Intergroup Meeting Minutes for 06-19-2006

In Attendance: Don E., Chair, Bill B., Co-chair, Laura F., Office Manager, Walter R., H&I Committee, Bill B., Pioneer Group, Andy K., Conscious Contact group, Gary H., Way Home Group, Billy M., Second Chance Group, Paula F., Way Home Group, Fred D, Living Sober Group, Alan D., New Pair of Glasses, Dave S., Meeting Schedules and Website, Cori P., Living Sober, Angela G., 7A.M. Downtown.

The meeting opened with the Pre-amble followed by the 12 Traditions.

Minutes were reviewed from the last meeting.  Approved.

Treasurers report: (Laura) An audit was done on the finances and everything is perfect.  Last month we were in the red $350.44 mainly due to an over allotment on the copier and moving expenses.  Next month we should rebound, but will also have a $30.00 charge for changing over the phone to the new location.  Approved.

Office Manager: (Laura) Last month we had 368 contacts, 1515 YTD. The H&I committee, KISS Group and District 4 have used the new Central Office for Meetings.  Central Office is in need of 2 office Volunteers, and also need Subs for coverage.  They are going to be putting a sign on the street side of the building for Central Office.  Laura thanked everyone for their help in moving Central Office.  Don thanked the crew for moving and set-up.  Approved.

H&I Committee: (Walter R.) H&I is making new cans for donations to give to groups.  Donations to H&I go for books for the Psychiatric Unit and Detox. They have dropped 1 Hearing impaired meeting due to cost.  Meetings are costing roughly $80.00 for interpreters.  Cost for books and literature are typically $40-$80 monthly.  They are just scraping by with donations.  Need volunteers for Wednesday and Saturday Night Hospital meetings.  Requires 3 years sobriety. The local treatment center and Polk/Marion Jails doing O.K. on volunteers, but are always looking for more support.

Website and Computer report: (Dave) The website has been brought up to date.  New schedules are being printed on standard size paper to cut down on cost. The Eye Opener is available on line.  Hits for the website in May were 2654.

District 4: No Report

Al-Anon: No report.

Office Volunteer Coordinator: Vacant.

Outreach Coordinator: (Angela G.) Suggested that we all go to other meetings, even ones we would not normally go to, and talk about what Central Office and Intergroup does.  Suggest to other groups that they send representatives to monthly Intergroup meetings.

Soberfest: (Doug) 3 to 4 of the speakers for next years soberfest are booked.  They are doing a raffle for a copy of the original Saturday Evening Post.  Tickets are available.  The car wash was a success.  The theme and logo saying for next Soberfest is “Give Freely of What You Find.”

Phone Coordinator: Vacant.

Old Business: (Don) Central Office won’t be able to get a Non-Profit rate for rent as previously hoped.  Still looking for a Phone Coordinator. Requires 2 years sobriety.

New Business: The District is promoting a workshop to promote service work.  Paula will be planning this.  Bill B. will work with her as Co-chair. The tentative date is the 3^rd weekend of October.  One suggestion was brought up that we ask representatives from Institutions and other areas to come and speak.  Anyone interested can contact Paula at 503-581-3910.

It was brought up that there were concerns with anonymity in having the AA logo in the window at Central Office.  It was suggested that we take it to our home groups on weather it should be prominently displayed or not. Tabled until next meeting.

Oregon Area Delegate: There will be a picnic on August 6^th at the Keizer City Hall gazebo from 1pm-4pm.

 Meeting adjourned.