April 2017 GSR Mtg Minutes 1 1

Minutes of Suffolk General Service Meeting

Meeting Date: April 21, 2017

Opening

  • Meeting Opened at 8:00 pm
  • Minutes from last month: Vote to accept: 40 In Favor; 0 Opposed; 1 Abstentions — Motion Passed
  • Traditions Read by Jules – Mt Sinai
  • Introduction of New GSR’s (4), Alt-GSR (1), DCM’s(0), Alt-DMC (0), Officers (0), Secretary (0), Committee Chairs (0)
  • A.A. Anniversaries acknowledged
  • May Greeters: Beth & Kathleen
  • May Reading of Traditions: Sal
  • April Review of Concept V: Eddie

Concept IIII – Kathie W

At all responsible levels, we ought to maintain a traditional “Right of Participation,” allowing a voting representation in reasonable proportion to the responsibility that each must discharge.

Beyond SGS: Ramon L; SENY-Area 49 Hispanic District DCMC

  • Gave information on Area 49 Hispanic community – participation, services, representation etc.

OFFICER’S REPORTS:

DCMC Report -Tom B. -dcmc@aasuffolkgs-ny.org

  • Available to come to Groups to discuss The Traditions. Please speak with Tom if your group is interested.

Alternate DCMC Report – Jim S – alt-dcmc@aasuffolkgs-ny.org

Treasurer- Christine C:

  • Reviewed report
  • Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report – Vote to accept: 52 In Favor; 0 Opposed; 1 Abstentions-– Motion passed

Registrar/Corresponding Secretary- Michele E. registrar@aasuffolkgs-ny.org

  • Present: 48 GSR’s; 7 Alt GSR’s; 7 DCM; 1 Alt DCM; 5 Officers; 3 County Chairs; 6 Guests

7th tradition basket passed

NEW BUSINESS:

Creation of an SGS Archive- Rob – Is looking into creating an Archive Committee for SGS – Would like assistance in gathering and reviewing various accumulations of documents in an effort to creating an Archive.

District Meetings: Presentation by DCM’s: “Town Meeting”.  Trisha (113) explained roll of DCM.  John (108) discussed recruiting people for service below the group level.  John (118) spoke on the difficulties of getting people to be GSR for groups.  Ralph (119) spoke on always saying “yes” and getting involved in service.  Brian (107) attending the Assemblies and the commitment to AA.  Ken (108) spoke on updating other groups as their rep. Chris (110) spoke on the growth she has experi-enced since taking on the commitment.  District 110 also set up an email listing of their groups to keep them connected.  Frank (111) spoke on the statistics of those doing service below group level having a better chance to stay sober.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Accessibilities – Vacant – specialneeds@aasuffolkgs-ny.org- NR

  • Commitment open if anyone is interested please let chairperson know.

Al-anon Liaison – Bob – NR

Archives- Vacant – NR

  • Commitment open if anyone is interested please let chairperson know.

Birthday Brunch – Eddie

2nd Annual Birthday Brunch celebrating Founder’s Day to be held on June 11 at the Polish Hass in Riverhead at 8:30 am. $20/pp.  320 People Max.  They are holding a committee meeting the first Wed in May at the SIA Office.

Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)–Nancy B- NR

Corrections – Howard P.- corrections@aasuffolkgs-ny.org

  • Pre-Release Commitment – Looking for volunteers to help people being released from a correctional facilities to their first meeting. He also organizes volunteers to correspond with people in correctional facilities (Pen Pals)

Grapevine – Chrissy – NR

Group Conscience– Vacant – NR

  • Commitment open if anyone is interested please let chairperson know.

Hispanic Liaison – Tom B – NR

Joy of Service Workshop – Melissa – NR

  • May 20th, 9 – 2 pm – Hibernia Hall, 85 Grand Ave., Massapequa run by SENY.  Lunch being Served.  3 Workshops:  Growth, Participation, & Contributions

LICYPAA Liaison- Vacant – NR

  • Commitment open if anyone is interested please let chairperson know.

LISTS– Vacant – NR

  • Commitment open if anyone is interested please let chairperson know.

Literature – Doug – NR

Public Information (PI)– Penny W – PI@aasuffolkgs-ny.org– NR

Service Participation – Jim S.– NR

Service Sponsorship Rob M.

  • List went around to sign up as having availability to become a Service Sponsor. Rob also gave a brief explanation as to what a Service Sponsor is.

Suffolk Intergroup Association (SIA) Liaison– Jarrett D -NR

Unity Breakfast 2017 – Joyce S – NR

  • Commitment open if anyone is interested please let chairperson know.

Web Committee– Dave G.-web@aasuffolkgs-ny.org

  • John advised the committee is growing and there will be much more to come.

Motion to close

  • Request for help with Clean up – 5 Volunteers
  • Meeting closed at 9:29 p.m. with a moment of silence followed Declaration of Unity