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2008
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January
January 3, 2008
Next meeting: February 7, 2008, Shepherd of the Hills Church
6:30 pm – Traditions and Concepts Workshop
7:30 pm – General Service Meeting
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm by Myrin N.
2. Serenity Prayer
3. GSR Preamble
4. New GSR’s Registration/Orientation: Registrar - Judi C. distributed materials and conducted orientation for new GSRs.
5. Tradition 1 Recap: Chair - Jonelle A.
6. Concept 1 Recap: Chair - Joe C.
7. Introductions: All Members
8. Secretary’s Report: Nancy C. - Requested attendees check the District Roster and ensure the correctness of their entry.
9. Treasurer’s Report: Erin S. - District Signature card for Bank account being updated
10. Alternate DCMC Report: Bill C. - Recap from the December 2007 Mid Southern California Area 9 Monthly Meeting (additional information will be available on the MSCA09aa.org website):
a. Replacement of Public Service Announcement-tabled
b. Motion to combine Newsletter, Electronic Media, Translations and Communications Equipment into one New Standing Committee APPROVED
c. Area Budget was approved and forwarded to MSCA
d. Motion regarding Archives Standing Committee accepted and forwarded to Area to MSCA
e. ”What’s it all about” discussed change of verbiage; approved and forwarded to MSCA
f. 2008 Guidelines, change in verbiage discussed, approved and forwarded to MSCA
g. Cooperation with the Professional Community, distributed and discussed
h. Announced new Spanish District 25
i. Quarterly Financial Contributions distributed; Area requested Districts review report and determine if groups with limited or no contributions are still active
11. DCMC: Myrin N.
a. Introduction of Guest Speakers-Michael M. (outgoing) and Rick H. (incoming)-Cooperation with the Elder Community Committee Chair. They shared and distributed the Area Brochure, “Alcoholism and the Elderly. A message to the Senior Citizen”.
i. After their presentation, a motion was made and carried to establish the Cooperation with the Elder Community Committee Member position for District 12.
ii. Gerry L. volunteered to assume that position; a motion was subsequently made and carried. Congratulations Gerry!
iii. The Special Needs Chair Committee Member position is therefore vacant as no one stood for it and no nominations were made.
b. Next Mid Southern California Area 09 Assembly-Sunday, January 13, 2008 (GSRs vote), Masonic Lodge, 11270 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, CA 92840 at 9:00 am
c. PRAASA-Pacific Region AA Service Assembly-March 7, 8, 9, 2008 Anchorage Alaska. District attendees include Myrin N., Erin S. and Nancy C.
d. Next District 12 Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, January 31st, 7 pm-8 pm, at this location; all GSRs invited to attend
e. Next District 12 Meeting, Thursday, February 7th, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Concepts/Traditions Workshop, 7:30 pm-9 pm Business Meeting
i. The issue of a sign or poster for the Traditions and Concepts Workshop was voiced from the floor. This may be among the items remaining in Carol C.’s possession. Follow up suggested.
12. Old Business:
a. Secure locations for Memorial Day Picnic in May and Traditions Day in November. Myrin or Jack to reminder call Bryan and Paul.
13. New Business:
14. Standing Committees:
a. DCM Sub District A: Rod W./Andrea W. – No report (absent)
b. DCM Sub District B: Steve P./Joann B. – Downloaded and printed the materials
c. DCM Sub District C: Brian D./Kristin B. – No report (absent)
d. DCM Sub District D: Scott M. – accessed the materials. Requested volunteer for Female representative. Brandi A. stood for this position, a motion was made and carried. Congratulations Brandi!
e. Archives: Rick A. – Plans to attend the January Archives meeting. A report will be offered in February.
f. CPC (Cooperation with Professional Community): Kelly F. – No report (absent)
g. Grapevine: Traci P. – No report (absent)
h. H & I (Hospitals & Institutions): Sean N. – No report (absent)
i. H & I South County: Leslie C. – No report (absent)
j. Intergroup: Bob M. – Plans to attend the January Intergroup meeting. A report will be offered in February.
k. Literature: Jack K. – Facilitating transition of Treasurer responsibilities. However, literature received, to be organized. A report will be offered in February.
l. PI (Public Information): Thom A. – No report (absent)
m. Special Needs: Gerry L. – Materials received. Due to tonight’s actions, a new Special Needs Committee Member is sought.
n. Web Coordinator: Greg K. – No report (absent)
15. Service Sponsors for New GSR’s. Identified and completed.
16. January birthdays: Gerry L. – 3 years; Michael M. – 13 years, Joe C. – 28 years.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:43 pm.
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February
February 7, 2008
Next meeting: March 6, 2008, Shepherd of the Hills Church
6:30 pm – Traditions and Concepts Workshop
7:30 pm – General Service Meeting
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Bill C.
2. Serenity Prayer
3. GSR Preamble
4. New GSR’s Registration/Orientation: Registrar - Judi C. distributed materials and conducted orientation for new GSRs.
5. Tradition 1 Recap: Chair - Jonelle A.
6. Concept 1 Recap: Chair - Joe C.
7. Introductions: All Members
8. Secretary’s Report: Nancy C. –
a. Submitted January Minutes for District approval; motion to approve was made and seconded.
b. District Guidelines distributed; requested DCMs and GSRs review and comment.
c. Due to PRAASA, substitute secretary requested for March 6 meeting.
9. Treasurer’s Report: Erin S. –
a. District 12 2008 Budget was distributed. Requested DCMs review their budget and comment. NOTE: Columns indicate quarterly amounts.
b. District Expense Report Form will be distributed at a future meeting.
c. Contributions down; requested GSRs mention contributions
d. GSRs mention to Meeting/Group treasurers to include group/meeting name and number on District contributions. NOTE: District P.O. Box is Laguna Niguel and zip is 92607.
10. Alternate DCMC Report: OPEN
11. DCMC: Bill C.
a. Motion nominating Bill C. DCMC made, seconded and approved.
b. Reported on January 13 Area Meeting.
c. NOTE: February MSCA meeting in Indio began at 8:30 am. Bill and Erin attended.
d. Reminder: Steering Co meeting open to all; next meeting 2/28 at 7:00 pm at Shepherd of the Hills Church.
e. Reminder: District Meeting 3/6 at 7:30 pm; Traditions & Concepts Workshop at 6:30 pm
12. Old Business:
a. Memorial Day Picnic – Paul: San Gorgonio park undergoing renovations which may not be complete; identified and arranged back up location
b. OPEN Positions
i. Alternate DCMC – Open
ii. H&I South County – motion nominating Wendi T., made, seconded and carried.
iii. Traditions Day Coordinator – motion nominating Mary O., made, seconded and carried.
13. New Business:
a. Concerns to be shared at the Area Meeting: Meeting attendees from rehabilitation facilities
14. Standing Committees:
a. DCM Sub District A: Rod W./Andrea W. – No report
b. DCM Sub District B: Steve P./Joann B. – visited sub district meetings and recruited GSRs
c. DCM Sub District C: Brian D./Kristin B. – worked with meeting at the San Clemente Friendship Center.
d. DCM Sub District D: Scott M./Brandi A. – noted meetings in the sub district to visit
e. Archives: Rick A. –
i. The Archives Center at the AA Museum includes a Prescription from the Prohibition Era for Alcohol.
ii. Archives Day is April 6
iii. Motion to donate District Archives to Area Museum made, seconded and carried.
f. CPC (Cooperation with Professional Community): Kelly F. – No report; Absent
g. Grapevine: Traci P. –
i. Attended Grapevine meeting: encouraged support of the Grapevine. Consider sponsoring a subscription for a nursing home; send old issues to H&I facilities
ii. Share with your meetings and return comments -
1. Articles on how the Grapevine has helped sobriety
2. Does the Grapevine speak for AA as a whole?
3. What kinds of articles would be the most helpful? Least helpful?
h. H & I (Hospitals & Institutions): Sean N. –
i. H & I South County: Leslie C. – Absent
j. Intergroup: Bob M. – Prepared and shared District 12 Intergroup Report (see report for further information):
i. Statement of Purpose
ii. Services
iii. Funding
iv. Membership
v. Service Board Positions
k. Literature: Jack K. – Reported on discussions on semantics and changing words in published literature
l. PI (Public Information): Thom A. – Shared Area-approved pamphlet, “So you’ve been told to go to A.A. …” Pamphlet available in Courts.
m. Special Needs: OPEN
n. CEC: Gerry L. – Preparing welcome packets; reviewing budget
i. Directory – includes a new Senior meeting in Long Beach
ii. 12 step-Senior Calls
o. Web Coordinator: Greg K. – No report.
15. Service Sponsors for New GSR’s. Identified and completed.
16. February birthdays: Paul – 7 years; Brandi – 10 years; Judi – 22 years;
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:50 pm.
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March
March 6, 2008
Next meeting: April 3, 2008, Shepherd of the Hills Church
6:30 pm – Traditions and Concepts Workshop
7:30 pm – General Service Meeting
1. The Meeting was called to order at approx. 7:35 pm by Bill C.
2. Serenity Prayer
3. GSR Preamble
4. New GSR’s Registration/Orientation: Registrar - Judi C.
a. distributed materials and conducted orientation for new GSRs.
b. asked all GSRs to find/fill out change forms for all meetings in District 12.
5. Tradition 1 Recap: Chair - Jonelle A.
6. Concept 1 Recap: Chair - Joe C.
7. Introductions: All Members
8. Secretary’s Report: Nancy C. – At PRAASA – No Report
9. Treasurer’s Report: Erin S. - At PRAASA – No Report
10. DCMC Report: Bill C. - Recap from the MSCA Assembly February 10, Indio – someone decided to reverse the format of the meeting and many people got mad – there was no voting at this Assembly.
a. Please review the questionnaire from the 2007 conference, discuss and return no later than the April District Meeting. These questions may be found on the website.
b. Next Mid Southern California Area 09 Assembly-Sunday, March 16, 2008 There will be NO GSR VOTE, Sun City
c. Next District 12 Steering Committee Meeting, Thursday, March 27th , 7 pm-8 pm, at this location; all GSRs invited to attend
d. Next District 12 Meeting, Thursday, April 3rd, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Concepts/Traditions Workshop, 7:30 pm-9 pm Business Meeting
e. Meet the Archivist, Saturday evening April 5th, 8:00pm, Alano Club of Garden Grove
f. MSCA Archives Open House/Meet the Archivist, Sunday April 6th, 9am to 4pm, Riverside
11. Old Business:
a. Open Positions: did not elect anyone to these positions, still open
12. New Business:
a. Memorial Day Picnic: Paul not available for report, however, there is a possible issue with San Gorgonio Park. Due to construction, this park may not be available to our annual event. Paul looking into alternate venues; possibly San Juan Capistrano.
b. Web Servant: Greg reiterated his desire to keep this position. All communications about his illness had been made to Myrin. At the time it was not known to Greg that Myrin was no longer functioning as the DCMC. Greg offered to give up position if that was the decision of the group. It was unanimously decided to keep Greg in his current position.
13. Standing Committees:
a. DCM Sub District A: Rod W./Andrea W. – No report
b. DCM Sub District B: Steve P./Joann B. – Steve attending other meetings in his sub district
c. DCM Sub District C: Brian D./Kristin B. – No report
d. DCM Sub District D: Scott M. – No Report
e. Archives: Rick A. – No Report
f. CPC (Cooperation with Professional Community): Kelly F. – No report
g. Grapevine: Traci P. - Report Given
h. H & I (Hospitals & Institutions): Wendi T. – South County H&I had to turn down a request for a panel by Los Pinos due to there not being enough members to participate. Please attend the monthly meeting at the Canyon Club every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
i. H & I South County: Wendi T. – There is a back log of several years of men needed to write to inmates. Inmates may write to Box 459 and need us on the outside to correspond with them. All communication heading TO the correctional facilities will be sent to NY and forwarded from there on our behalf. Therefore, our personal addresses/information is not provided to the inmates.
j. Intergroup: Bob M. – Central Office has formed a new committee to scout out a new location for the offices. Signing services for those who are hard of hearing or deaf are now available to come out to your meeting.
Thanks to Bob for providing a wonderful report through his new report format. Please be sure to see the Intergroup Report section of the District 12 Website
k. Literature: Jack K. – No Report
l. PI (Public Information): Thom A. – No report
m. Web Coordinator: Greg K. – The topic of replacing Greg discussed, mostly by Greg himself. Aside from keeping his position as Webmaster, it was discussed whether or not to create a Committees Section of the Website. This may or may not include contact information for the Committee Chairs. That would be an individual decision of the Committee member themselves. Encouraged all to visit the site to view/download Bob’s Intergroup Report.
14. Service Sponsors for New GSR’s. Identified and completed.
15. March birthdays: Bill C. – 33 years; Jonelle. – 20 years; Jill. – 18 years; John – 12 years; Traci – 5 years. Total – 85 years
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April
April 3, 2008
Next meeting: May 1, 2008, Shepherd of the Hills Church6:30 pm – Traditions and Concepts Workshop
7:30 pm – General Service Meeting
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:37 pm by Bill C.
2. Serenity Prayer
3. GSR Preamble
4. New GSR’s Registration/Orientation: Registrar - Judi C. distributed materials and
conducted orientation for three (3) new GSRs.
a. Information on Meeting Forms must be updated and returned (either new
meeting or meeting update)
5. Tradition 1 Recap: Chair - Jonelle A.
6. Concept 1 Recap: Chair - Joe C.
7. Introductions: All Members
8. Secretary’s Report: Nancy C. –
a. Submitted March Minutes for District approval; motion to approve made and
seconded.
b. Offered brief PRAASA report, submitted set of PRAASA CDs for inclusion with
District Literature. The floor suggested a check out procedure for the CDs; this is
for consideration.
c. Requested updated GSR/District coordinator contact information for those not
receiving District emails from nec111103@sbcglobal.net. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
9. Treasurer’s Report: Erin S. –
a. Offered brief PRAASA report.
b. District 12 2008 Budget was submitted for approval; the floor suggested the
Steering Co be empowered with budgetary matters. Motion carried.
c. Contributions are down. When attending a new meeting, please share that.
10. Alternate DCMC Report: OPEN
11. DCMC: Bill C.
a. Discussed Pre-Conference Workshop
b. Reviewed DCMC Workshop
c. Proposed to extend invitation to Area GSR School Representative to District 12
for a presentation. Motion carried. No further action pending as of this writing.
12. Old Business:
a. Memorial Day Picnic – Paul: Forster Ranch Community Park reserved; Permits
approved; Speaker booked
b. OPEN Positions
i. Alternate DCMC – Open
13. New Business:
a. Concerns to be shared at the Area Meeting: Meeting attendees from rehabilitation
facilities
14. Standing Committees:
a. DCM Sub District A: Rod W./Andrea W. – Present, no report
b. DCM Sub District B: Steve P./Joann B. – Present, no report
c. DCM Sub District C: Brian D./Kristin B. – Attended a couple sub district meetings
d. DCM Sub District D: Scott M./Brandi A. –Present, no report
e. Archives: Rick A. –
i. Discussed April Archivist Events in Garden Grove and Riverside
f. CPC (Cooperation with Professional Community): Kelly F. – Present, no report.
g. Grapevine: Traci P. –
i. Grapevine questionnaire, no formal response needed; discussion questionsii. Meeting Grapevine rep receives Grapevine Workbook; suggest that service
positions for all meetings include a Grapevine rep
iii. Online Grapevine available at AAGrapevine.org
h. H & I (Hospitals & Institutions): Sean N. – Absent, no report
i. H & I South County: Wendi T. – Absent, no report
j. Intergroup: Bob M. – Shared District 12 Intergroup Report (see report for further
information).
i. OC Intergroup Newsletter is The Lifeline
ii. Promote involvement
k. Literature: Jack K. – Requested replacement. Richard volunteered on a
temporary basis (possible summer relocation). Motion, made and carried.
l. PI (Public Information): Thom A. – No report.
m. Special Needs – Kristin B.: No report.
n. CEC: Gerry L. – Present, no report until next month
o. Web Coordinator: Greg K. – Present, no report.
15. Service Sponsors for New GSR’s. Identified and completed.
16. Celebrated March birthdays
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May
May 1, 2008
Next meeting: June 5, 2008, Shepherd of the Hills Church
6:30 pm – Traditions and Concepts Workshop
7:30 pm – General Service Meeting
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:31 pm by Bill C.
2. Serenity Prayer
3. GSR Preamble
4. New GSR’s Registration/Orientation: Registrar - Judi C. distributed materials and conducted orientation for one (1) new GSR.
5. Tradition 5 Recap: Chair - Jonelle A.
6. Concept 5 Recap: Chair – Mel K.
7. Introductions: All Members
8. Secretary’s Report: Nancy C. – Reviewed packet items: minutes, contact info forms include email addresses. Motion made and carried to entrust PRAASA CDs to District Literature representative.
9. Treasurer’s Report: Erin S. – 2008 Budget will be posted on the District 12 website.
10. Alternate DCMC Report: OPEN
11. DCMC: Bill C.
a. Pre-conference workshop attended by Traci P, Nancy C and Bill C. Rotated through roundtables discussing GSC topics.
b. Next Mid Southern California Area 09
c. Memorial Day Picnic: The District reserved the entire Forster Ranch Community Park. Circulated sign up sheet for volunteers. Suggest 3 different flavored cakes for birthday celebrations. Suggest to sponsees to volunteer at picnic.
12. Old Business:
a. Open positions: Alternate DCMC, MSCA 09 Meeting Coordinator 2009 Coordinator
13. New Business:
a. New District Meeting Location: Erin requested volunteers for the location search. Suggested personal visit to possible locations. Jay and Steve volunteered to check sites.
14. Standing Committees:
a. DCM Sub District A: Rod W./Andrea W. – Present, no report.
b. DCM Sub District B: Steve P./Joann B. – Attending meetings and requesting GSRs.
c. DCM Sub District C: Brian D./Kristin B. – Attending meetings, but most have GSRs. Suggested GSRs attend District meeting.
d. DCM Sub District D: Scott M./Brandi A. – No report.
e. Archives: Rick A. – Recapped Archivists sessions. Suggested visit to Archive in Riverside.
f. CPC (Cooperation with Professional Community): Kelly F. – No report, absent.
g. Grapevine: Traci P. – Alternate Grapevine rep, Valerie, offered report.
h. H & I (Hospitals & Institutions): Sean N. – No report
i. H & I South County: Leslie C. – No report/Absent
j. Intergroup: Bob M. – See report submitted under separate cover
k. Literature: Richard – Received materials from Jack, requested suggestions on responsibilities, and reviewed schedule.
l. PI (Public Information): Thom A. – No report/Absent.
m. Special Needs: Kristin B. – Alt Brian D – Central Office ideas and info, and swapped phone numbers.
n. CEC: Gerry L. – No report/Absent
o. Web Coordinator: Greg K. – No report/Absent
15. Service Sponsors for New GSR. Identified and completed.
16. May birthdays: Erin, 9 years; John, 6 years.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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September
September 4, 2008
Next meeting: October 2, 2008, Geneva Presbyterian Church
6:30 pm – Traditions and Concepts Workshop
7:30 pm – General Service Meeting
1. The Meeting was called to order at 7:38 pm by Bill C.
2. Serenity Prayer
3. GSR Preamble
4. New GSR’s Registration/Orientation: Registrar - Judi C. distributed materials and conducted orientation for eight (8) new GSRs.
5. Tradition 9 Recap: Chair – Milt L.
6. Concept 9 Recap: Chair – Milt L.
7. Introductions: All Members
8. Secretary’s Report: Nancy C. – Reviewed packet items including minutes, updated roster, and Traditions Day materials.
9. Treasurer’s Report: Erin S. – Contributions are on the up and out of the red for the first time this year. However, contributions are from only 25% of the District’s groups.
10. Alternate DCMC Report: Milt L. – attended the area meeting and provide impressions
11. DCMC: Bill C.
a. Recapped the Pacific Region Forum in Spokane, WA. The final workshop report is due by the end of September. One session featured a report from a trustee who had traveled to forums in six countries.
b. The Area proposed combining the Area 09 50th Anniversary celebration with Area meeting hosted by District 12 in October 2009. DCMs and GSRs are encouraged to bring their group’s conscience to the October GSR meeting.
12. Old Business:
a. Open positions: MSCA 09 Meeting Coordinator 2009 Coordinator
b. Traditions Day: A motion carried asking two, new AAs to speak at Traditions day; that is different speakers from Memorial Day.
c. With Jonelle’s resignation as Traditions Day Play director, a motion carried that Karen will assume that role. Congrats Karen!
d. Grapevine DCM: Bob M will follow up for the District concerning Traci’s ability to continue with the Grapevine commitment.
13. New Business:
a. Michael M., CPC Area Representative, familiarized the District with AAs Cooperation with the Professional Community. CPC differs from PI (Public Information) and grew from it. CPC focuses on “those who have contact with alcoholics in their professions”. For example, CPC speaks to teachers, while PI speakers to students. GSO provides a CPC binder with samples of letters to professionals and other materials. Locally, CPC recently did a presentation to AT&T in Anaheim. DCMs and GSRs are encouraged to mention the availability of CPC to clergy, law enforcement, military or HR contacts. At the Area level, a goal is to carry the message to local professionals. All AAs can help spread the word.
b. Michael M. mentioned that the Cooperation with the Elder Community and its Seniors in Sobriety Conference will be in Vancouver, WA. In 2010, the Conference will be near Stepping Stones in Ohio.
c. NOTE: For every Big Book sold, 25% goes to GSO. If every AA donated $6.98 directly to GSO, all literature could be made available at no cost. Ireland is the only country to be completely self supporting.
d. NOTE: DCMs missing three (3) consecutive District meetings may be replaced.
14. Standing Committees:
a. DCM Sub District A: Rod W./Andrea W. – Present/No report.
b. DCM Sub District B: Steve P./Joann B. – Present/Attended the Area meeting and provided impressions.
c. DCM Sub District C: Brian D./Kristin B. – No report/Absent.
d. DCM Sub District D: Scott M./Brandi A. – No report/Absent.
e. Archives: Rick A. – 2009 will be the 50th Anniversary of Area 9. A timeline of significant events and meetings will be distributed through the Area.
f. CPC (Cooperation with Professional Community): Kelly F. – Present/Deferred to Michael M’s Area CPC presentation.
g. Grapevine: Traci P. – No report/Absent.
h. H & I (Hospitals & Institutions): Sean N. – No report/Absent.
i. H & I South County: Wendi T. – No report/Absent
j. Intergroup: Bob M. – Present/Refer to report provided
k. Literature: Richard K. – Present/No report.
l. PI (Public Information): Thom A. – No report/Absent – Bill C reported that Thom is checking libraries and replacing missing big books.
m. Special Needs: Kristin B. – No report/Absent.
n. CEC: Gerry L. – No report/Absent
o. Web Coordinator: Greg K. – Present/Website recently updated.
15. Service Sponsors for New GSR. Identified and completed.
16. September birthdays
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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