Intergroup Meeting Minutes for 02-20-2006

Don E. chaired the meeting. The meeting opened with the AA Preamble and AA Traditions followed by the serenity prayer. The group approved the January minutes.

Treasurer’s report: Laura presented the monthly financial report. She noted that the higher parking fees last month were a one-time event. Patty P. reported that she had reviewed the WVI books and found that all was in order. She said that the books match the bank statements and checks. In the absence of a treasurer Patty has committed to perform this duty throughout the year until we elect a treasurer.

On motion, the group voted unanimously to authorize Don Esch to become a signatory on the WVI bank account.

Soberfest report: Mike W. gave the report for the Soberfest committee. The event was a success with 320 registrations. There is not a final count of income and expenses. The group gave Mike and the Soberfest committee a round of applause for an excellent event.

Hospitals and Institutions committee report: Walter presented a written and oral report for this committee, which has decided to drop the name “12 Step committee” and revert to its original name. Walter reported that the committee has realized that the Woodburn meeting for which it provides an ASL interpreter is in fact in another district and the committee is working on transitioning this commitment to the proper district. He reported also that the H&I committee has available copies of the applications necessary for being on an AA panel at the Oregon State Hospital. The sobriety requirement is 6 months. The Salem Hospital psychiatric unit needs volunteers as well - sobriety requirement there is 3 years. Maria of the H&I committee has been selected as the Area AA liaison with the Spanish-speaking meetings. She is also the local representative for state and county corrections work.

Eye-opener: Laura has put the latest issue out. She proposed putting the newsletter on 8.5 x 11 paper, since this available for lower cost. The group agreed. Laura also relayed a request by Murray to publish an article he had written raising the issue of whether WVI really needs an office and paid staff. The group decided that it would be better to take some time and bring the article back to the groups before deciding whether it should be printed in the Eye-opener. There was some concern that the article expressed one opinion and it would be helpful to present other opinions as well.

Telephone coordinator: Kelly was not present. Don stated that he was getting a list from Kelly of the shifts needed to be filled.

KISS meeting report: No report.

Meeting schedule coordinator report: Dave has put out a new and updated meeting schedule in time for Soberfest.

Web page coordinator: Dave reported that there were 3400 hits in January ‘06, a substantial increase over prior months.

Computer administrator report: Dave reported that the computer is still running well. He will be asking the group to authorize renewing the virus software.

Outreach coordinator report: Angela G. reported that she is coordinating outreach efforts with folks from the district outreach group.

Intergroup liaison report: Angela C. gave an update on district activities and transmitted a request from the Area meeting that groups complete and submit group histories if possible, There was a discussion about group contributions to support the district and the intergroup, and members took a look at the booklet “Self-support: where spirituality and money mix.”

Office volunteer coordinator report: Vacant.

Office manager’s report: Laura reported that there were 304 contacts in January. She said that she needs at least one new volunteer a month.

New business: The group elected Bill B. to fill the empty co-chair position. There were no volunteers or nominees for the Secretary position, which will now be vacant.

Meeting adjourned.