JULY 2005 Minutes

Meeting Called to Order – July 3^rd , 2005 @ 4:00 pm
Rich M. Opened meeting with The Serenity Prayer.
Reading of the 12 Traditions- Wayne P.
Reading of the 12 Concepts- Alex G.

ROLL CALL:

Area Chair: Rich M. (present) Public Info. Chair: VACANT

Vice Chair: Karen W. (absent) Policy & Admin. Chair: John D. (present)

Treasurer: Renee F. (present) Activities Chair: Charlie M. (present)

Vice Treasurer: VACANT H & I Chair: Steve S. (present)

Secretary: Jason K. (present) RCM: Joanna S. (present)

Vice Secretary: Brandie H. (present) RCM A: VACANT

Literature Chair: Zach M. (present) RCM B: VACANT

Literature Vice Chair: Keith L. (present) B.O.D.: VACANT

New GSR’s : none
GSR Count – (16)

Clean Time @ Area Service: Dennis H., 27 yrs. ~Rich O., 1 yr.

· Motion to Accept Last Month’s Minutes: Bill P. – Second: Nicole S.

Motion passes 16-0-0

OLD BUSINESS:

Sign of the Times is still open.

NEW BUSINESS:

Area elections are today:

1. Chairperson – Mark M. nominates Steve S. 2^nd by Wayne P., he accepts~ Chris B. nominates Renee P. 2^nd by Lilli W., she accepts. Area GSRs vote in Renee P. CONGRADULATIONS.

2. Vice –Chairperson- Scott K. nominates Jason K. 2^nd by Ben, he accepts. Carla P. nominates Steve S., he respectfully declines. Area GSRs vote in Jason K. CONGRADULATIONS.

3. Treasurer- Renee P. nominates Rich M. 2^nd by Nicole S., he accepts. GSRs vote in Rich M. CONGRADULATIONS.

4. Vice Treasurer- Charles M. nominates Vinnie R. 2^nd by Wayne P., he accepts. GSRs vote in Vinnie R. CONGRADULATIONS.

5. Secretary- Renee P. nominates Nicole S. 2^nd by Chris B., she accepts. GSRs vote in Nicole S. CONGRADULATIONS.

6. Vice Secretary- Home on the Grange nominates Alex G. 2^nd by Jason K., he accepts. GSRs vote in Alex G. CONGRADULATIONS.

7. Literature- Nicole S. nominates Zach M., he respectfully declines.~ Wayne P. nominates Keith L. 2^nd by Vinnie R., he accepts. GSRs vote in Keith L. CONGRADULATIONS.

8. Vice Literature- Wayne P. nominates Matt T. 2^nd Nicole S., he accepts. GSRs decide not to vote in due to lack of home groups lack of knowledge of GSR stepping down. STILL OPEN.

9. RCM- Vinnie R. nominates Joanna S. 2^nd by Charles M., she accepts. GSRs decide to vote in Joanna S. CONGRADULATIONS.

10. RCM-A- Nicole S. nominates Brandie H. 2^nd by Rich O., she accepts. GSRs vote in Brandie H. CONGRADULATIONS.

11. H & I- Steve S. nominates Patty R. 2^nd by Carla P., she accepts. GSRs vote in Patty R. CONGRADULATIONS.

12. PI- Charles M. nominates Jamie D. 2^nd by Lilly W., she respectfully declines.~ Keith L. nominates Charles M. 2^nd by Jason K., he respectfully declines. STILL OPEN.

13. P & A- Lilli W. nominates John D. 2^nd by Rich O., he accepts. GSRs vote in John D. CONGRADULATIONS.

14. Activities- Joanna S nominates Mark M. 2^nd by Vinnie R. GSRs vote in Mark M. CONGRADULATIONS.

15. B.O.D- Lilly W. nominates Dennis H. 2^nd by Rich O., he accepts. GSRs vote in Dennis H. CONGRADULATIONS.

REPORTS JULY 3^rd, 2005:

*TREASURER’S REPORT: Given by Renee P.

Opening Balance includes balance, outstanding checks and deposit.

$ 1271.83

Outstanding Checks

9/5/04 #1094 Dep. Econ. Pk. $ 50.00

6/30/05 #1125 TSRSO $ 288.18

Income

Group Donations $ 600.08

Literature Sales $ 344.92

$ 945.00

Subtotal Open Bal- Outstanding Checks $1221.83

- Activities Monies in Reserve $ 127.35

- Checking Balance in Reserve $ 700.00

=$394.48

-Literature Monies CK. #1125 $ 388.18

Amount to be sent to TSRSCNA $ 6.30

Balance in reserve $ 700.00

Activity monies in reserve $ 127.35

CHECKING BALANCE $ 827.35

I do apologize for the confusion last month. All deposit slips and bank statements are available for inspection.

THANKS FOR LETTING ME SERVE RENEE’ P.

* Motion to accept report Bill P.; Carla P. Seconds. Report passes

*ACTIVITIES REPORT: Given by Charlie M.

Activities have raised a total of $512.00. A total of $190.35 in past balance and donations from home groups remains in the activities account held by area treasurer. This would bring activities with the total of $693.35. Area activities request a check for the sum of $500.00. This is an estimate expected to be needed in order to purchase all food and materials for the area picnic. This money requested would bring activities to $1012.35. Any remaining money would be returned to area and receipts will be provided.

* Remember cover dishes and help are appreciated. See myself or another activities member if you would like to commit.

* Motion to accept report Nicole S., Jack M. Seconds. Report passes

*H&I REPORT: Given by Steve S.

Allencrest- 3 meetings went in

Gateway (youth) – 5 meeting went in

Gateway (adult) - 9 meetings went in

Jail (men) – 4 meetings went in

Jail (women) – 3 meetings went in

Old Business – Yes program needs just men to bring meetings in.

New Business – H&I workshop at the area picnic July 24^th at 3:00pm, all persons with an H&I commitment must attend 2 workshops a year.

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP AND ALLOWING ME TO SERVE,

Steve S.

* Motion to accept report Rich O., Nicole S. Seconds. Report Passes

*PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORT: VACANT

*RCM REPORT: Given by Joanna S.

No written report at this time.

*P&A REPORT: Given by John D.

Good afternoon members of the Beaver Valley Area Service Committee of Narcotic Anonymous. At our May 1, 2005 service meeting I announced a learning day event to be held during the combined Growing Tree & Clean for Today picnic. This event will focus on our existing Area policy. The time of this event has not yet been established but it will happen sometime between our two planned speaker meetings.

At this time I would like to request a check for $44.00 to be made out to Henderson’s Printing to cover expenses for 30 copies of our current policy. This will aid interested members in following along during this important and educational event.

As I said in May, LETS TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE HAVE and make this a successful event. ALL ARE WELCOMED.

The intent of this learning event is to hopefully come to a better understanding of our Area Policy, and to correct any unclear wording that has seemed to cause some confusion between some of our members.

In addition, I was directed to contact World Service, at our June meeting concerning the attendance of police and news media at one of our local meetings. A copy of this communication is included with this report. It can also be viewed on our website. More to be revealed concerning this issue.

It has been an honor serving this Area as your Area Policy and Administration chair this past year and I hope to continue serving this area in the future.

Thanks for the opportunity to serve,

Johnny D. - P&A Chairperson

* Motion to accept report Nicole S., Bill P. Seconds. Report Passes

*LITERATURE REPORT: Given by Zach M.

Inventory Starting $ 400.00

July 3^rd, 2005 SALES - 260.00

H&I - 62.47

BALANCE $ 77.53

Gratefully to be of Service,

Zach M

* Motion to accept report Patty R., Bill P. Seconds. Report Passes

*UPCOMING EVENTS IN OUR AREA *

July 9^th– Start to Live XXIII Presents SUMMER BLING

When: meeting @ 7, dance to follow

Where: St. Lawrence O’Toole

Penn & N. Atlantic, Pittsburgh

$4.00 per person

July 24^th – Beaver Valley Area Anniversary Picnic

When: starts @ 12 pm, speaker @ 4pm

Where: Brady’s Run Park

Shelter 9

FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP

August 7^th – Beaver Valley Area Service Meets at the Vanport D&A Building on the First Sunday of the Month. Activities meet @ 2:30; H&I meet @ 3:00; Area Starts @ 4:00.

August 8^th – SEWICKLEY BASIC TEXT 2^ND ANNIVERSARY

Where: Christy House

August 19^th – 21^st – BASCNA SPIRITUAL RETREAT

Where: Deer Hunters Association of Harrisville Campground

110 Maple Spring Lane, Harrisville, Located on Route 58

August 20^th – GROWING TREE & CLEAN FOR TODAY COMBINED ANNUAL PICNIC

When: 12pm till??? Speaker @ 6

Where: Brady’s Run Park

Shelter 9

COME EARLY FOR THE SERVICE LEARNING DAY

COVER DISHES WELCOME

August 26^th- 28^th – C.W.P.A.S.C.N.A’s UNITY WEEK-END

Where: North West of Grand Valley on Route 27, 16 miles northeast of Titusville

Contact Info: Kathy Z. - 814-724-1257

Ed Z. - 814-337-2874

August 27^th – Start to Live XXIII presents UNITY DAY

When: noon till 11 pm

Speaker @ 7, dance to follow

Where: Butler Township Park, 468 S. Duffy Rd., Butler

$4.00 per person

* GSR REPORTS ON HOME GROUPS & DONATIONS *

Home Groups GSR’S Comments Donations

Common Bond	Aaron W.	Great speakers and discussion	Absent
Give It A Chance	Bud B.	Mens and womens meeting. Atmosphere of recovery	$ 7.00
We Are Free	Vinnie R.	Atmosphere of Recovery	$ 36.00
Ties That Bind Us	Mark M.	Great home group	$ 63.00
Tuesday Miracles	Phil S.	Great home group and discussions	$ 30.00
Chapter 9	Michelle K.	Just for Today Text discussion	$ 47.00
Double Bubble	Sharan J.	Good discussion and speaker	$ 48.00
New Way Of Life	Penny M.	Good topics, serious atmosphere of recovery	$ 9.31
Clean For Today	Bill P.	New format, NEED ACTIVE HOME GROUP SUPPORT	$ 0
Genesis	Erica I.	Good topics, Good discussions	Absent
Recovery First	Carla P.	Textbook How & Why	$ 0
Candle Light	Jack M.	Great late night weekend recovery	$ 9.09
Sign of the Times	Tom W.	Good topic discussion, NEED SUPPORT	$ 5.00
Monaca Sat. Night	Rich O.	Great discussions , great attendance	$ 12.44
The Growing Tree	Lilli W.	Good discussion, great home group participation	$ 5.00
Home on the Grange	Jim S.	Good recovery atmosphere, NEED SUPPORT	$ 46.76
Sweetwater Recovery	Chris B.	Handicap assessable, atmosphere of recovery	$ 0
Sewickley Basic Text	Nicole S.	Group is growing	$ 0
Caring & Sharing	Dave B.	Good way to start off the weekend	Absent
New Recovery	Eric H.	Good topics and message	Absent
Peer Pressure	Wayne P.	NEED HOME GROUP SUPPORT	$ 10.00
It’s About Change	Matt T.	Meeting is growing	$ 10.00
Lets Get It Together	Jackie F.	Message of recovery	$ 10.00

· Please announce at your home groups about the home groups that need help

· TOTAL DONATIONS $348.60

Motion to Close the Meeting Bill P., Nicole S. Seconds Motion.

Meeting Closed with the Serenity Prayer.

THANKS FOR LETTING ME BE OF SERVICE FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS,

~Jason K.