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Hi Everyone,

It is that time of year again.

The Area E and NSCSO Annual general Meetings are on this Saturday, February 4th 2017 @ the Ku-ring-Gai Community Centre Meeting Room, 166 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, NSW 2075.

Starting at 12 midday, with a lovely free lunch this is a great opportunity to connect with members involved in service and find out what is going on in the Area and what is planned for next year!

Attached below are links to flyers that we encourage everyone to print out and take to their meetings.

Area E AGM Flyer

Area E AGM – 2x A5

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Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee

Minutes of Meeting: Monday, 9th Jan 2017 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________

Chair:             Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)

Attendance:

Andrew I Area Chair RtR Kirribilli Fri PM Present
Rosemary P Area Secretary RtR North Syd Tue PM Present
John B Area Delegate Seaforth Tue PM Present
Anna S Area Alternate Delegate Dee Why Thu PM Present
Peter Area Treasurer North Sydney Mon PM MIA
Michael S Area Group Liaison RtR Kirribilli Tue PM Present
John G Area Public Information Coordinator Narrabeen Sun PM Present
Lachlan B Area Webmaster Royal North Shore Thu PM Apology
Christopher L GSR RtR Kirribilli Fri PM MIA
Garry T GSR Gordon Mon PM Present
John R GSR Royal North Shore Thu PM Present
Caroline E GSR Cremorne Mon Thu MIA
David C GSR Epping Mon PM & Thu PM Present
Rowena R GSR Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast Present
Tina S GSR Mona Vale Sun AM Present
David P GSR Chatswood Sun AM Apology
Sally GSR Neutral Bay Tue PM Present

 

 

Meeting Opened:                07:30pm

12 Traditions Read By:                 Michael S

Previous Minutes:              Accepted

 

Action Items:

Action Item Description Owner Due Status
20170109.01 AA Structure Review Initiative: Each Area E District Responsible to:

·         Provide Anna S with your physical address if you want to receive a hard copy of the material by mail.

·         Visit personally, or delegate distribution to another well informed AA member, the groups on their list by the end of February 2017.

·         Provide 3 physical copies of the handout material to the groups GSR/Secretary.

·         Review the actions required by the group with either the groups GSR/Secretary.

·         Direct any issues/questions to John B.

·         Following are the District Responsible:

o    District 1: John G

o    District 2: Rowena

o    District 3 Drew

o    District 4: Sally

o    District 5: Michael

o    District 6: John R

o    District 7: Michael

o    District 8: David C

o    District 9: Anna

o    District 10: Rosemary

o    District 11: David C

ALL 28/02/2017 New
20170109.02 Ask Lachlan to put an electronic version of the AA Australian Structure Review Handouts on the Area E Website. Anna S 20170207 New
20170109.03 Area AGM Feb 4th: Michael S and Christopher L will organise catering Michael S & Christopher L 20170204 New
20170109.04 All Area E Members to send their yearly report to Andrew I ready for the AGM on the 4th Feb. All Area E Members 20170127 New
20161202.01 Area E Website – The print button to print the minutes has disappeared.  It needs to be returned so the minutes can successfully be printed. Lachlan B 20170109 Completed
20161202.02 Area E Website – Add google maps for the address of the Area E meeting. Lachlan B 20170109

20170207

In Progress
20161202.03 Andrew I to send an email to all Area E members asking for feedback regarding the articles on Groups and Meetings and Dogs At Meetings. Andrew I 20170109

20170207

In Progress
20161202.04 AA 30 Sec Commercial at movies: at 2017 year end look at having the commercial screened at Warringah Mall for 1 movie for 3 weeks over the Christmas period.  It will be screened 25 times a week for a total cost of approx. $1000.

Also review commercial screenings as part of the new unity project, possibly raising special contributions from meetings.

Rose P 20170901 Hold
20161202.05 Send Lachlan B the dates for the assemblies so they can be updated to the website. Andrew I/

Lachlan B

20170109 Completed
20161202.06 All Area Members to start using the area specific email addresses so the area email history is kept. All Area Members 20170109

20170207

In Progress
20161103.01 2017 Annual General Meeting to be organised.  The Kur-ring-gai Community Centre meeting room is available for the first Saturday in February and this date needs to be approved and a booking made.

·         Has been booked for the 4th Feb

Andrew I 20161202

20170109

Completed
20160906.3 Each Area E member to discuss having the Concepts Banner displayed at their meeting with the other 2 banners and also promote it at other meetings if possible.

The Concepts Banner is not currently available to order.

·         20161202 – Andrew I to contact the NSCSO and ask them to commence printing of the Concepts banners in the short form on calico.  There is a current request from the groups for 11 of them.

All

Andrew I

20161103

20161202

20170109

20170207

In Progress
20160504.2 Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E

·         Waiting for a Conference Report due in Nov.

John B 20160831

 

Completed

                                                           

 

Chairman’s Report: Andrew I

Andrew I tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • Actioned outstanding action items.
  • Liaised with Anna S and John B re the AA Structure Review Plan and grouping the Area E meeting into Districts. This is discussed further in AOB.

 

 

PI Report: John G

John G tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • He is keen in scheduling AA members to speak at schools.
    • He has spoken to the Broken Bay Catholic School and a few others but was not successful.
    • It is recommended not to mention you are an alcoholic when contacting them.
    • He is going to contact his local member re pursuing this further and is open for any suggestions of who to contact.
    • John R said he did the same in 2007 and did 6 schools. Unfortunately who took over the portfolio a lot of the ground works was lost.  John R found phoning was not useful and ended up writing letters to schools in the area. Then followed up with a phone call and then they had the 6 schools.  Rowena recommended contacting the Year Directors as they determine what is going to be done through the year.  You will need to phone the school and find out the name of Year Director and then send a letter.  It has been found in the past Private schools are more receptive.  Anna recommended reviewing the pamphlet of how to talk to the public re AA

 

 

Treasurer’s Report: Peter

A report was not tabled.

 

 

Delegate’s Report: John B

John B tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • The proposed timetable for activities in 2017 Area E:
    • Feb 4th – Area E Assembly : AGM
    • Structure Review Committee – Service Structure & Inventory of AA is progressing.
    • June 17th/18th – Area E Assembly: Review topic submissions.
    • August 19th/20th – Area E Assembly : On the Service Structure & Inventory of AA in Australia
    • October 14th/15th –Area E Assembly : Review all topics being submitted to the General Service Conference
    • January 29th – Interactive workshop on Steps 1 to 9. Flyers available on website aa.org.au
    • March 10th/12th – Sydney Boomerang Roundup. Flyers available on website aa.org.au

 

  • The MIxer – A new online National Magazine – called simply,The Mixer will be available April/May 2017. The name is derived from the Big Book quote “We are people who normally would not mix.” It reminds you of a cocktail mixer (sterling silver, naturally). It suggests class and conviviality – inevitably followed by a sore head.

 

 

Alternate Delegate Report: Anna S

Anna S tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • Anna presented the handout of the AA Structure Review Plan which will be discussed in AOB.

 

Group Liaison Report: Michael S

Michael S tabled the report highlighting:

  • Michael has been networking with members.
  • Michael highlighted that he rolls out of this position at the next AGM hence the role will be available for anyone interested.

           

Web Master Report: Lachlan B

Area E Website http://areaeeraa.info

A report was not tabled.

 

 

GSR Reports:

 

Garry T Gordon Mon PM ·         Group is going well.

·         20 to 30 people

·         Serving hot food after meeting and finding members stay on.

Anna S Dee Why Thu PM ·         This month 12 pamphlets were taken.

·          ‘Message to the Teenager’ is a popular one.

Christopher L RtR Kirribilli Fri PM MIA
John R Royal North Shore Thu PM ·         The group has been running for 25 years.

·         A  BB Study Group is about to commence on the 7th February @ 7.30pm to 9.00pm at St Peters Church Hall, Cremorne. It is an 18 week program and highly recommended for newcomers.

Caroline E Cremorne Mon Thu MIA
David C Epping Mon PM & Thu PM ·         Epping going well

·         Rent has been increased

·         10 members at the recent GSC

Rowena R Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast ·         South Pacific are bringing their clients to the Curl Curl and Seaforth meeting which is really reviving the meetings.

·         Last Saturday there were 100 people at Curl Curl.

·         A text was received that the Crypt is closing down for the foreseeable future because the Church is renovating.

Tina S Mona Vale Sun AM ·         Going well, had a great turn up last Sunday.  Members taking on Service Positions relieving the Secretary from the load.  15 members.
David P Chatswood Sun AM Apology
John G Narrabeen Sun PM ·         Good meeting.
Sally Neutral Bay Tue PM ·         Attendance is good.

·         All service positions are filled.

·         There was a request from the group if they could have a PI position at the group level.  The response was that they can however, it would be recommended they liaise with the Area E PI representative to ensure there isn’t any doubling up on activities.

 

General Business:

  • Anna S – AA Australian Structure Review Initiative:
    • Overview:
      • The AA structure in Australia is based on the USA structure. This year the General Service Conference will be considering a Topic on conducting an inventory and is gathering feedback from the existing groups to determine if the structure is working and/if any changes are required. If it is determined there are recommended changes a proposal will be written for further discussion.
      • The board will put aside two hours at both the February and the July board meetings to review the plan. There will be a four hour workshop at Conference.
    • A Structure Review Plan, along with theTopic for 2017 and the Investigations Report have been issued from the General Service Conference.  Area E members are to determine a strategy where this information and actions is is communicated in person to each of the Area E groups and at least 3 copies of the material left with each group.  
      • The complete hand out consists of:
        1. Cover Note to secretary
        2. Cover Note to AA member
        3. Topic 01/2017
        4. Investigations
        5. AA Structure Review Plan
      • Anna has divided the Area E groups into 11 districts and the following people volunteered for each district. For their district, It is the responsibility for each person to:
        • Provide Anna S with your physical address if you want to receive a hard copy of the material by mail.
        • Visit personally, or delegate distribution to another well informed AA member, the groups on their list by the end of February 2017.
        • Provide 3 physical copies of the handout material to the groups GSR/Secretary.
        • Review the actions required by the group with either the groups GSR/Secretary.
        • Direct any issues/questions to John B.
        • Following are the District Responsible:
          • District 1: John G
          • District 2: Rowena
          • District 3 Drew
          • District 4: Sal
          • District 5: Michael
          • District 6: John R
          • District 7: Michael
          • District 8: David
          • District 9: Anna
          • District 10: Rosemary
          • District 11: David

 

  • Andrew I – AGM – Feb 4th:
    • If you have an Area Service Position please mail your yearly report to Andrew by 27th
    • Michael will do the catering.

 

 

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 7th February at 07:30

 

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Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee

Minutes of Meeting: Friday, 2nd Dec 2016 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________

Chair:             Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)

Attendance:

Andrew I Area Chair RtR Kirribilli Fri PM Present
Rosemary P Area Secretary RtR North Syd Tue PM Present
John B Area Delegate Seaforth Tue PM Present
Anna S Area Alternate Delegate Dee Why Thu PM Present
Peter Area Treasurer North Sydney Mon PM Present
Michael S Area Group Liaison RtR Kirribilli Fri PM Present
John G Area Public Information Coordinator Narrabeen Sun PM Apologies
Lachlan B Area Webmaster Royal North Shore Thu PM Present
Christopher L GSR RtR Kirribilli Fri PM Present
Garry T GSR Gordon Mon PM Present
John R GSR Royal North Shore Thu PM Present
Caroline E GSR Cremorne Mon Thur Present
David C GSR Epping Mon PM & Thu PM Present
Rowena R GSR Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast Apologies
Tina S GSR Mona Vale Sun AM Apologies
David P GSR Chatswood Sun AM Apologies

 

 

Meeting Opened:                07:30pm

12 Traditions Read By:                 Lachlan B

Previous Minutes:              Accepted

 

Action Items:

Action Item Description Owner Due Status
20161202.01 Area E Website – The print button to print the minutes has disappeared.  It needs to be returned so the minutes can successfully be printed. Lachlan B 20170109 New
20161202.02 Area E Website – Add google maps for the address of the Area E meeting. Lachlan B 20170109 New
20161202.03 Andrew I to send an email to all Area E members asking for feedback regarding the articles on Groups and Meetings and Dogs At Meetings. Andrew I 20170109 New
20161202.04 AA 30 Sec Commercial at movies: at 2017 year end look at having the commercial screened at Warringah Mall for 1 movie for 3 weeks over the Christmas period.  It will be screened 25 times a week for a total cost of approx. $1000.

Also review commercial screenings as part of the new unity project, possibly raising special contributions from meetings.

Rosemary P 20170901 Hold
20161202.05 Send Lachlan B the dates for the Assemblies so they can be updated to the website. Andrew I/

Lachlan B

20170109 New
20161202.06 All Area Members to start using the area specific email addresses so the area email history is kept. All Area Members 20170109 New
20161103.01 2017 Annual General Meeting to be organised.  The Kur-ring-gai Community Centre meeting room is available for the first Saturday in February and this date needs to be approved and a booking made. Andrew I 20161202

20170109

In Progress
20160906.1 All Area Members to determine ideas of how to improve the way Area E and the Assemblies are run. All 20161103

20161202

Completed
20160906.2 A brainstorming session to be held either separately or during an Area E meeting to discuss ways of improving Area E and Assemblies. Andrew I 20161103

20161202

Completed
20160906.3 Each Area E member to discuss having the Concepts Banner displayed at their meeting with the other 2 banners and also promote it at other meetings if possible.

The Concepts Banner is not currently available to order as changes may be required once the National Conference meets this month.  Once the Conference is over and any changes finalised the banner will be made available to order.

·         20161202 – Andrew I to contact the NSCSO and ask them to commence printing of the Concepts banners in the short form on calico.  There is a current request from the groups for 11 of them.

All

Andrew I

20161103

20161202

20170109

In Progress
20160504.2 Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E

·         Waiting for a Conference Report due in Nov.

John B 20160831

20161202

On Hold
20160405.1 Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling.

·         Lachlan reported that this is complicated hence recommends we keep the current process.

Lachlan B 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

Closed
20160405.7 Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting.

Discussion included:

·         Groups are organised with office bearers and structure.

·         Reference to Tradition Three (The Long Form) “.. Any two or three alcoholics gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an AA group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Garry T has written the article and sent an article to John B.  John B will be reviewing it.

·         20161202 – John B submitted the article to the group to review.

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

Completed
20160405.8 Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings.

·         Call National Office(Tony) to determine if they already have guidelines.

·         20160801 – Owner changed to Garry T

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Passed onto John B and he is still to review them.

·         20161202 – John B submitted the article to the group to review.

John G

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

Completed
20160307.3 Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear.

·         Approximately $45,000 is donated each year by Area E.

Peter 20160405

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

Completed

                                                           

 Chairman’s Report: Andrew I

Andrew I tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • Last month’s meeting was small but good.
  • Attendance at this meeting is good and appreciated.
  • At the last meeting a motion was carried to close action items not completed within 4 months.
  • Prior to this meeting Andrew I, John B, Anna S and Rosemary P met to discuss possible major initiatives for the Area E in 2017. Andrew I will overview in General Business.

8 were nominated:

  • Unification project
  • Advertising initiative
  • Area E inventory
  • Participation in project, taking inventory of AA Service Structure in Australia
  • PI dinner (delay)
  • PI Play (delay)
  • Regional Forum (delay)
  • National Convention (delay)

 

PI Report: John G

John G was not present hence a report was not tabled:

 

Treasurer’s Report: Peter

Peter tabled the report highlighting:

Account Balance as at 2nd December 2016:          $4,745.60

 

Delegate’s Report: John B

John B tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • General Service Conference well attended, 31 voting members (included 21 Area Delegates or Alternates)
  • Advisory Actions of Conference will be published in AA Around Australia, December 2016 edition
  • Two Topics submitted by Area E : General Service Structure diagrams adopted
  • Communication improvements within AA, provide more information suggested
  • Publication in Australia of E magazine progressing
  • Service and Review Committee Reports with options for conducting an inventory of the AA Service Structure in Australia are to be updated and distributed to give members and groups time to discuss in 2017

 

Alternate Delegate Report: Anna S

Anna S tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • Anna has been involved in establishing a new Big Book Study meeting at Seaforth on Wed @ 11am. The venue is children friendly and Anna will try to establish a GSR to represent the group.

Group Liaison Report: Michael S

Michael S tabled the report highlighting:

  • He has been revisiting meetings he visited previously. Michael is finding there aren’t a lot of actual members at meetings, though attendance can be high, so the members that are there have to take on several service positions.
  • Michael has found it is a good idea to visit meetings possibly every 6 months otherwise the members that are there carrying out several service positions can feel pressured to do more when GSR representation at Area E is mentioned.

           

Web Master Report: Lachlan B

Area E Website http://areaeeraa.info

Lachlan B tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • He is receiving good feedback regarding the website.
  • Andrew I highlighted people are finding it difficult to print the minutes from the site. After investigation it was found the ‘Print’ button had disappeared.
  • Christopher L recommended putting google maps address on the site for the Area E meeting address.
  • Lachlan B recommended we start using the Area E committee email addresses so all history of communications between the members is kept.

 

 

GSR Reports:

  • John R – All is well,
  • David C – Epping – Monday meeting is going strong. Ben has just rotated into the secretary position for the Thursday night meeting.
  • Caroline ECremorne – Numbers have been increasing which is good and they are trying to create some structure and service. Some of the members are just about to start a new meeting at Naremburn.
  • Christopher L – Kirribilli & North Sydney – Both well attended with donations strong. On Dec 10th from 2pm to 5pm they are holding an informal event ‘Working With Others’. Everyone is welcome.
  • Garry T – Gordon Mon night – the meeting going well – 20 to 30 people. They have started serving hot finger food after the meeting and it seems to have increased numbers and those staying after the meeting.
  • Anna S – Dee Why Thurs night – this month 40 pamphlets were taken, from Centrelink Brookvale display, mostly being ‘Message to the Teenager’.

 

General Business:

  • Andrew I – Overviewed that Andrew I, John B, Anna S, Rosemary P met to discuss 8 possible projects that Area E can put their energy into in 2017. He outlined how one of the sides of the triangle is missing and that is unity.  We have decided on a Unification Reachout Project but are yet to flesh it out.
    • Lachlan B – there is 2 things you can do. Go for quantity – get more people in, go for quality – enhance the people in the group.  You can’t do both.
    • Michael S – has experienced it being beneficial for Area E to reach out and attend groups/meetings than trying to get members to come to us.
  • John B – Re the Annual General Meeting being held in February the responsibility rotates between CSO and Area for catering and this year it is Area E’s turn. It was also raised that the NSCSO Office Manager, Treasurer, Area E Treasurer and Group Liaison are up for rotation at the next AGM.
  • Andrew I to send the forward schedule for Assemblies in 2017 to Lachlan so they can be put on the website.

 

 

NEXT MEETING: Monday 9th January at 07:30

 

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Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee

Minutes of Meeting: Thursday, 3rd Nov 2016 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________

Chair:             Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)

Present:

Andrew I Area Chair RtR Kirribilli Fri PM
Rosemary P Area Secretary RtR North Syd Tue PM
John G Area Public Information Coordinator Narrabeen Sun PM
Anna S Area Alternate Delegate Dee Why Thu PM
Tina S GSR Mona Vale Sun AM

 

Apologies:   

Peter Area Treasurer North Sydney Mon PM  
Michael S Area Group Liaison RtR Kirribilli Fri PM
John B Area Delegate Seaforth
Lachlan B Area Webmaster Royal North Shore Thu PM
Ben GSR Epping Mon PM & Thu PM
Rowena R GSR Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast
Leo S GSR Crows Nest Wed PM
Christopher L GSR RtR Kirribilli Fri PM
Garry T GSR Gordon Mon PM

 

Missing In Action:

Pam W GSR Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast
David P GSR Chatswood Sun AM
John R GSR Royal North Shore Thu PM
BJ GSR Mosman Mon PM
Caroline E GSR Mon Thur Cremorne

 

 

Meeting Opened:                07:30pm

12 Traditions Read By:                 Rosemary P

Previous Minutes:              Accepted

 

Action Items:

Action Item Description Owner Due Status
20161103.1 2017 Annual General Meeting to be organized. The Kur-ring-gai Community Centre meeting room is available for the first Saturday in February and this date needs to be approved and a booking made. Andrew I 20161202 New
20160906.1 All Area Members to determine ideas of how to improve the way Area E and the Assemblies are run. All 20161103

20161202

In Progress
20160906.2 A brainstorming session to be held either separately or during an Area E meeting to discuss ways of improving Area E and Assemblies. Andrew I 20161103

20161202

In Progress
20160906.3 Each Area E member to discuss having the Concepts Banner displayed at their meeting with the other 2 banners and also promote it at other meetings if possible.

The Concepts Banner is not currently available to order as changes may be required once the National Conference meets this month.  Once the Conference is over and any changes finalised the banner will be made available to order.

All 20161103

20161202

In Progress
20160504.2 Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E

·         Waiting for a Conference Report due in Nov.

John B 20160831

20161202

On Hold
20160405.1 Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling. Lachlan B 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

In Progress
20160405.7 Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting.

Discussion included:

·         Groups are organised with office bearers and structure.

·         Reference to Tradition Three (The Long Form) “.. Any two or three alcoholics gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an AA group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Garry T has written the article and sent an article to John B.  John B will be reviewing it.

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

In Progress
20160405.8 Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings.

·         Call National Office(Tony) to determine if they already have guidelines.

·         20160801 – Owner changed to Gary T

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Passed onto John B and he is still to review them.

John G

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

In Progress
20160307.3 Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear. Peter 20160405

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

20161202

In Progress

                                                           

 

Chairman’s Report: Andrew I

Andrew I tabled the report highlighting:

 

On the 15th October the Area Assembly was attended by 12 to 15 members and catered for by the Chatswood Meeting.  They were able to discuss all the topics being presented to the National Conference and only went 5 minutes over. The assembly was also attended by Paul B, a Trustee, who was able to obtain a good feel as to how Area E felt about each topic.

 

PI Report: John G

John G tabled the report highlighting:

 

There wasn’t anything additional to report.

Treasurer’s Report: Peter

Peter tabled the report via email highlighting:

 

Account Balance as at 3rd November 2016:          $5,545.60

 


 

Delegate’s Report: John B

Anna S tabled the report for John B highlighting:

 

  • John B had attended the NSCSO October meeting noting the following points:

 

  1. Issues raised relating to Area E:
    1. Don’t receive information on a timely basis for inclusion in the Linkletter : Action – I obtained e-mail address for Linkletter co-ordinator for Anna and myself
    2. Court co-ordinator reported on August and September Area E minutes : Action – I informed the meeting of the October meetings decision
  2. My requests re Conference Topics
    1. I asked for comments from the Court co-ordinator on Topic 051/2016 re set up of a corrections sub-committee in each Area.  The meeting expressed the view that as there were no correctional facilities in Area E that it was not appropriate.  As I am on the Conference committee to consider this Topic, My request for comment by the Court co-ordinator was agreed to.
    2. I asked the NSCSO manager’s comments and suggestions on the Conference material to relating to an inventory of the Australian AA Service Structure
  3. 2017 Annual General Meeting needs to be organised by Area E, the Kur-ring-gai Community Centre meeting room is available for the first Saturday in February and I suggest that this date is approved and a booking made.

 

  • John B appreciated the Sunday morning Chatswood groups support and assistance when holding the Area Assembly.

 

Alternate Delegate Report: Anna S

Anna S tabled the report highlighting:

 

  • Anna’s main focus during October was preparation of the slide show for the discussion of topics for Conference at the Area Assembly held 15th
  • Anna noted that during the Area Assembly the presence our Regional Trustee contributed greatly to productivity of the assembly. He provided background and clarification on some issues i.e. review of service structure etc.

 

Group Liaison Report: Michael S

Michael S tabled the report highlighting:

  • There wasn’t anything additional to report.

           

Web Master Report: Lachlan B (Not present)

Area E Website http://areaeeraa.info

 

GSR Reports:

  • Anna S – They continue to supply pamphlets to Centrelink. 25 were taken with the most popular being the Message to Teenagers.  A new initiative they have embarked on is to print the PI Patter and the GSR summarises the content to the members.  They will also be printing the Link Letter and leaving it on seats before the meeting to assist in providing information. Now they have 10 members and all service positions are filled.


 

General Business:

  • RP raised the issue of non action of the action items each month.
    • Some action items have remained not closed for over 5 months. This takes up valuable time each meeting when reviewing the action items and then updating them in the minutes.
    • In regard to this the following 2 motions were raised and carried:
      • Motion: If an action item is not actioned and finalised within 4 months it will be automatically closed. MOTION CARRIED: 5 votes out of 5
      • Motion: When raising an action item it must have a Title, description/outline/course of action and a timeline. MOTION CARRIED: 5 votes out of 5.

 

 

NEXT MEETING: Friday 2nd December at 07:30

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Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee

Minutes of Meeting: Wednesday, 5th October 2016 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________

Chair:             Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)

Present:

Andrew I           (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – Area Chair)

Michael S          (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – Area Group Liaison))

John B              (Seaforth – Area Delegate)

John R              (Royal North Shore Thu PM – GSR)

Garry T             (Gordon Mon PM GSR)

David P             (Chatswood Sun AM – GSR)

Pam W             (Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast – Alternate GSR)

Leo S               (Crows Nest Wed PM GSR)

Tina S              (Mona Vale Sun PM GSR)

Caroline E       (Mon Thur Cremorne GSR)

Peter                (North Sydney Mon PM – Area Treasurer)

Anna S             (Dee Why Thu PM – Area Alternate Delegate)

 

Apologies:   

Rosemary P      (RtR North Syd Tue PM – Area Secretary)

John G             (Narrabeen Sun PM – Area Public Information Co-ordinator)

Ben                   Epping

Rowena Seaforth

Lachlan B          (Royal North Shore Thu PM – Area Webmaster)

Not Present:

BJ                    (Mosman Mon PM GSR)

Meeting Opened:                07:30pm

12 Traditions Read By:     Garry T

Previous Minutes:              Accepted

Action Items:

Action Item Description Owner Due Status
20160906.1 All Area Members to determine ideas of how to improve the way Area E and the Assemblies are run. All 20161103 In Progress
20160906.2 A brainstorming session to be held either separately or during an Area E meeting to discuss ways of improving Area E and Assemblies. Andrew I 20161103 In Progress
20160906.3 Each Area E member to organise having the Concepts Banner displayed at their meeting with the other 2 banners and also promote it at other meetings if possible. All 20161103 In Progress
20160906.4 Create a flyer for the next Area Assembly in October. Andrew I & John B 20160930 Complete
20160906.5 John B asked each Area E member with an Area position to submit a report for conference. Area E position holders 20161005 Complete
20160801.1 Court Visits: Contact CSO to determine who the court liaison and process is as there is a concern AA is not being directed to people who need help when attending court.

20161005 – Agreed that matter be left in hands of CSO member responsible for Court Visits.

·         20160906 – John G spoke to Tony C from Area Office and John G is going to setup a meeting with him.

·         20160906 – John R highlighted the CSO should be contacted first as they already have a process and may feel displeased if we don’t collaborate with them first.

John G 20160906

20161005

Complete
20160701.1 Find out the name of the course held for people caught drunk driving.

·         20160801 – Anna has made contact and waiting for a response.

Anna S 20160801

20160906

20161005

Complete
20160701.2 John R inquired about the status of the Val Morgan advertising campaign.

John G to determine the status.

20161005 – Agrees not to proceed

·         20160906 – John G has a 7 page report and will be sending it out to everyone.  Andrew I to email it to Rosemary P who will email it out to the members.

·          20160906 – All members are to review it and discuss it at the next meeting.

 

John G

& All to review report

20160801

20160906

20161005

Complete
20160504.2 Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E

·         Waiting for a Conference Report due in Nov.

John B 20160831

20161202

On Hold
20160405.1 Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling. Lachlan B 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160405.6 Area D Sept Forum: Determine a session and panel our area can hold at the forum. Sat 24th sept. Presentation made at Forum.

·         Anna S to contact John R and then Area D to determine if presenting the Concepts at the forum will fit with their forum theme and agenda.

·          If the answer to the above question is “yes” Anna S to present some draft slides at the next Area E meeting.

Anna S 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

Complete
20160405.7 Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting.

Discussion included:

·         Groups are organised with office bearers and structure.

·         Reference to Tradition Three (The Long Form) “… Any two or three alcoholics gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an AA group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Garry T has written the article and sent an article to John B.  John B will be reviewing it.

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160405.8 Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings.

·         Call GSO (Tony) to determine if they already have guidelines.

·         20160801 – Owner changed to Gary T

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Passed onto John B and he is still to review them.

John G

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160307.3 Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear. Peter 20160405

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160801.2 Aug Forum Flyer to be created. Andrew I 20160808 Completed

Chairman’s Report: Andrew I

Andrew I tabled the report highlighting:

Working on Area E assembly.

(We held the Area Assembly which was attended by 15 people.   Anna S had put together a great presentation on the 12 Concepts of which Christopher facilitated very smoothly.  Andrew I will be putting together a delegates report for Conference.  A key message he took away from the Assembly was Gratitude = Service.)

PI Report: John G

  1. No report

 

Treasurer’s Report: Peter

Peter tabled the report via email highlighting:

Account Balance as at 5th September 2016:         ($5,445.60)

No outstanding accounts.

Delegate’s Report: John B

John B tabled the report highlighting:

  1. Manly Fri – difficulty in getting access to funds. Current signatory is unhelpful in making changes. Requires letterhead with AA symbol.
  2. Eastern Region Forum attended by 60 people attended from country and Sydney areas.
    • Area G did a presentation on H&I action. Material available will be sent to John G..
    • Chris from GSO also presented on explaining on how to put a Topic for Conference together.
    • 2 Melbourne members presented a visual presentation on 12 Traditions
    • Area B did presentation on correctional facilities. Requirements for visitation was presented if interested – plenty of opportunity for service in that area.
    • Area E presentation on 12 Concepts by Peter J Dee Why Thur PM.
  3. Area E Assembly – October 15. 7 Victor St Chatswood. Will be a brief update on Area E. See flyer. Topics for Conference – everything that is being discussed around Australia. These have been circulated to the GSRs. Copies available for that. Gives groups opportunity to discuss issues. There are Topics relating to indigenous Australian members, including cultural issues. Discussion of Topics for Conference will be chaired by Anna.
  4. Concept banners – assemblies in May and August to discuss this 3rd leg of AA legacy. Recommendation that groups consider acquiring the banner. Short form of the Concepts not in the Australian Service Manual. Starting point is what each individual group wants. We have to decide what we want GSO to print for us as they own the copyright. Groups ordering have voted to use the summary of the 12 Concepts.
  5. 7/8 draft document, spoken to Tony from GSO, received response from GSO that raised a number of issues relating to consistency with the Traditions and need to work through.

Alternate Delegate’s Report: Anna S

No report

Group Liaison Report: Michael S

Michael S tabled the report highlighting:

  • There wasn’t anything additional to report.

Web Master Report: Lachlan B (Not present)

Area E Website http://areaeeraa.info

Lachlan B tabled the report via email highlighting:

  • The minutes from last meeting were uploaded to the website and emailed to all contacts.
  • Sent out an Area E meeting reminder for September.

GSR Reports:

  • David Chatswood Sunday: At group conscience, Area E assembly was well received. Not a lot of talk about the Traditions, no concept of the Concepts. No service manual. Spend a lot of time sharing experience in recovery, but not much else. Take it upon himself to share about the Traditions. People are starting to show signs of wanting to know more. Group looking forward to the Assembly.
  • John R – Royal North Sydney: The meeting has been able to return back to their rooms as they were doing some renovations. Made a donation of Big Books to Herbert St Clinic.
  • Garry T – Mon Gordon – Everyone excited about receiving Concepts banner
  • Seaforth – Rotate secretary job every 2 months. Donation of $400. Public Information position open, need to get AA info out to public. Organising a group to go through the 12 Concepts. Will be done in next year.
  • Tina Sunday – 30 members now. 1 person does everything. He is now out with an injury and is a lesson to give out jobs to other people.
  • Caroline Cremorne Monday and Thursday – Friday is starting with a focus on Big Book. Wants group to get more involved.

 General Business:

 Making things more interesting – have been sending out minutes to groups by email. One comment was that unable to print. Create a printer friendly solution. Andrew I has offered to do this.

Area E Assemblies – Do less, but higher quality to attract more people to come and get involved in Area E activities (Anna S)

  NEXT MEETING: Thursday 3rd November at 07:30

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Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee

Minutes of Meeting: Tuesday, 6th September 2016 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________

Chair:             Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)

 

Present:

Andrew I           (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – Area Chair)

Rosemary P      (RtR North Syd Tue PM – Area Secretary)

Michael S          (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – Area Group Liaison))

John B              (Seaforth – Area Delegate)

John G             (Narrabeen Sun PM – Area Public Information Co-ordinator)

John R              (Royal North Shore Thu PM – GSR)

Garry T             (Gordon Mon PM GSR)

Ben                  (Epping Mon PM & Thu PM GSR)

Christopher H    (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – GSR)

David P                        (Chatswood Sun AM – GSR)

Rowena R         (Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast – GSR)

 

Apologies:   

Peter                (North Sydney Mon PM – Area Treasurer)

Anna S             (Dee Why Thu PM – Area Alternate Delegate)

Lachlan B          (Royal North Shore Thu PM – Area Webmaster)

Tina S               (Mona Vale – GSR)

 

Not Present:

BJ                    (Mosman Mon PM GSR)

Leo                   (Crows Nest Wed PM – GSR)

 

 

Meeting Opened:                07:30pm

12 Traditions Read By:     Michael S

Previous Minutes:              Accepted

 

Action Items:

Action Item Description Owner Due Status
20160906.1 All Area Members to determine ideas of how to improve the way Area E and the Assemblies are run. All 20161103 New
20160906.2 A brainstorming session to be held either separately or during an Area E meeting to discuss ways of improving Area E and Assemblies. Andrew I 20161103 New
20160906.3 Each Area E member to organise having the Concepts Banner displayed at their meeting with the other 2 banners and also promote it at other meetings if possible. All 20161103 New
20160906.4 Create a flyer for the next Area Assembly in October. Andrew I & John B 20160930 New
20160906.5 John B asked each Area E member with an Area position to submit a report for conference. Area E position holders 20161005 New
20160801.1 Court Visits: Contact CSO to determine who the court liaison and process is as there is a concern AA is not being directed to people who need help when attending court.

·         20190906 – John G spoke to Tony C from Area Office and John G is going to setup a meeting with him.

·         20190906 – John R highlighted the CSO should be contacted first as they already have a process and may feel displeased if we don’t collaborate with them first.

John G 20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160701.1 Find out the name of the course held for people caught drunk driving.

·         20160801 – Anna has made contact and waiting for a response.

Anna S 20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160701.2 John R inquired about the status of the Val Morgan advertising campaign.

John G to determine the status.

·         20160906 – John G has a 7 page report and will be sending it out to everyone.  Andrew I to email it to Rosemary P who will email it out to the members.

·          20160906 – All members are to review it and discuss it at the next meeting.

 

John G

& All to review report

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160504.2 Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E

·         Waiting for a Conference Report due in Nov.

John B 20160831

20161202

On Hold
20160405.1 Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling. Lachlan B 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160405.6 Area D Sept Forum: Determine a session and panel our area can hold at the forum. Sat 24th sept

·         Anna S to contact John R and then Area D to determine if presenting the Concepts at the forum will fit with their forum theme and agenda.

·          If the answer to the above question is “yes” Anna S to present some draft slides at the next Area E meeting.

Anna S 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160405.7 Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting.

Discussion included:

·         Groups are organised with office bearers and structure.

·         Reference to Tradition Three (The Long Form) “.. Any two or three alcoholics gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an AA group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Garry T has written the article and sent an article to John B.  John B will be reviewing it.

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160405.8 Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings.

·         Call National Office(Tony) to determine if they already have guidelines.

·         20160801 – Owner changed to Gary T

·         20160906 – Garry T highlighted that we should call it an article and not a guideline as a guideline is more official.

·         20160906 – Passed onto John B and he is still to review them.

John G

Garry T

&

John B

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160307.3 Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear. Peter 20160405

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

20161005

In Progress
20160801.2 Aug Forum Flyer to be created. Andrew I 20160808 Completed

 

 

Chairman’s Report: Andrew I

Andrew I tabled the report highlighting:

 

We held the Area Assembly which was attended by 15 people.   Anna S had put together a great presentation on the 12 Concepts of which Christopher facilitated very smoothly.  Andrew I will be putting together a delegates report for Conference.  A key message he took away from the Assembly was Gratitude = Service.

 

PI Report: John G

John G tabled the report highlighting:

 

  1. Speaker called Karen spoke at Rotary and they thought it was wonderful.
  2. John G is also reviewing having speakers at schools.
  3. Michael S had one of his sponsee’s share at a school that morning and will pass the school to John B to possibly organise more shares.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Peter

Peter tabled the report via email highlighting:

 

Account Balance as at 5th September 2016:         $3,993.49

 

Delegate’s Report: John B

John B tabled the report highlighting:

 

  1. John B asked the members if they had any feedback regarding the Area Assembly presentation of the 12 Concepts:
    • Andrew I said his take away from the presentation was Gratitude = Service.
    • John R outlined that many meetings at the Gold Coast promote and have many members doing service because older sober members from Victoria and NSW have moved up there.
    • John R also outlined he thinks it is more effective putting flyers on chairs at meetings to promote the assembly and not rely on computer emails.
    • John G suggested we all go away and think of new ways of running Area E and Assemblies.
    • Garry T recommended that groups be promoted to also display the Concepts Banner to trigger interest.
    • Rowena asked if the Concepts Banner also comes on the calico sheets and is readable like the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions: Answer Yes
  2. The Eastern Region Forum is on the Saturday 24 September 2016.
  3. Topics for conference will soon be put on the Website.

 

 

  1. Area E Assemblies:
  2. The next Area E Assembly will be:
    1. Date: Saturday, October 15
    2. Location: Doherty Centre at Chatswood
    3. Agenda: Topics for conference will be discussed
    4. A national trustee will be in attendance.
    5. Andrew I and John B to create a flyer.

 

  1. Eastern Region Forum:
  • Date: Saturday, September 24, 9am to 5pm
  • Location: Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah.

 

 

 

Alternate Delegate Report: Anna S

John B tabled the report and the details are included in Delegates Report above.

 

Group Liaison Report: Michael S

Michael S tabled the report highlighting:

  • There wasn’t anything additional to report.

           

Web Master Report: Lachlan B (Not present)

Area E Website http://areaeeraa.info

Lachlan B tabled the report via email highlighting:

  • The minutes from last meeting were uploaded to the website and emailed to all contacts.
  • Sent out an Area E meeting reminder for September.

 

GSR Reports:

  • John R – Royal North Sydney: The meeting has been able to return back to their rooms as they were doing some renovations.
  • Rowena – Curl Curl: They change secretary every 6 months and as Curl Curl is a big meeting it is important to have greeters at the door. Seaforth: The Topics for Conference are being sent out to the members for review and they are also purchasing a Concepts Banner.
  • John G – Narrabeen: The meeting is mainly a men’s meeting but women welcome.
  • Garry T – Mon Gordon – At the next GSC Garry T will be recommending purchasing a Concepts Banner.
  • Christopher – Tue/Fri Kirribilli: It is going well. We have many members ready to sponsor.
  • Ben – Epping: As a group they continue to travel to other groups monthly and recently one group they had been too visited them as a group.
  • David – Chatswood Sun AM: Group functioning well and they attract about 30 people each week. David circulates the minutes to the 10 members.

 General Business:

 Nil were raised.

  NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 5th October at 07:30

 

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Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee

Minutes of Meeting: Monday, 1st August 2016 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________

Chair:             Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)

 

Present:

Andrew I           (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – Area Chair)

Rosemary P      (RtR North Syd Tue PM – Area Secretary)

Michael S          (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – Area Group Liaison))

John R              (Royal North Shore Thu PM – GSR)

John B              (Seaforth – Area Delegate)

Garry T             (Gordon Mon PM GSR)

Rowena R         (Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast – GSR)

John G             (Narrabeen Sun PM – Area Public Information Co-ordinator)

Jason P            (Manly Wed PM – Visitor)

Michael             (RtR North Syd Tue PM – Visitor)

Leo                   (Crows Nest Wed PM – GSR)

 

Apologies:   

Peter                (North Sydney Mon PM – Area Treasurer)

Anna S             (Dee Why Thu PM – Area Alternate Delegate)

Ben                  (Epping Mon PM & Thu PM GSR)

Lachlan B          (Royal North Shore Thu PM – Area Webmaster)

Christopher H    (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – GSR)

 

Not Present:

David P                        (Chatswood Sun – GSR)

BJ                    (Mosman Mon PM GSR)

 

 

Meeting Opened:                07:30pm

12 Traditions Read By:     Rowena R

Previous Minutes:              Accepted

 

Action Items:

Action Item Description Owner Due Status
20160801.1 Court Visits: Contact CSO to determine who the court liaison and process is as there is a concern AA is not being directed to people who need help when attending court. John G 20160906 New
20160801.2 Aug Forum Flyer to be created. Andrew I 20160808 New
20160701.1 Find out the name of the course held for people caught drunk driving.

·         20160801 – Anna has made contact and waiting for a response.

Anna S 20160801

20160906

In Progress
20160701.2 John R inquired about the status of the Val Morgan advertising campaign.

John G to determine the status.

John G 20160801

20160906

In Progress
20160504.2 Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E

·         Waiting for a Conference Report due in Nov.

John B 20160831

20161202

On Hold
20160405.1 Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling. Lachlan B 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

In Progress
20160405.6 Area D Sept Forum: Determine a session and panel our area can hold at the forum. Sat 24th sept

·         Anna S to contact John R and then Area D to determine if presenting the Concepts at the forum will fit with their forum theme and agenda.

·          If the answer to the above question is “yes” Anna S to present some draft slides at the next Area E meeting.

Anna S 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

In Progress
20160405.7 Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting.

Discussion included:

·         Groups are organised with office bearers and structure.

·         Reference to Tradition Three (The Long Form) “.. Any two or three alcoholics gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an AA group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”

Garry T 20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

In Progress
20160405.8 Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings.

·         Call National Office(Tony) to determine if they already have guidelines.

·         20160801 – Owner changed to Gary T

John G

Gary T

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

In Progress
20160307.3 Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear. Peter 20160405

20160504

20160602

20160701

20160801

20160906

In Progress

 

 

Chairman’s Report: Andrew I

Andrew I tabled the report highlighting:

 

He is currently focussed on liaising with various stakeholders to organise the next forum and chase up action items that have been outstanding for some time.

 

PI Report: John G

John G tabled the report highlighting:

 

  1. John G raised a concern that when AA members attend Manly Court to offer information to those who want it, nothing seems to happen. He has attended a number of times and the magistrate does not direct anyone to AA.
  2. John R recommended checking with CSO as for the last 2 or 3 years there has been a roster of people scheduled to attend Manly Court and offer information. The CSO can put John G in contact with the court liaison who can outline the process.
  3. John G also highlighted that any AA member sent to the courts need to have documentation showing no priors so they can work with children and are not a predator.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Peter

A report was not tabled.

 


 

Delegate’s Report: John B

John B tabled the report highlighting:

 

  1. Issues from recent AA Board meeting:
  2. Class A Trustees:
    • Only one Class A Trustee and he retires at the end of the year (Class A Trustees are the non-alcoholic board members)
    • Area B has suggested two potential candidates from the faculty of medicine at the Australian National University
    • Area E committee members have followed up an inquiry from the General Service Office at Arncliffe
    • If any members in Area E have a suggestion for Class A Trustee candidates, please let an area committee member know

 

  1. Fiji Convention: The A Class Trustee will present a report to the Conference in November. International Delegates will now follow up requests.
  2. Annual Financial Report: Conference members will receive the report prior to Conference.
  3. Conference and Board Treatment Committee: Now includes Special Needs.
  4. Board: To improve its response to letters of concern from members and groups.

 

  1. Area E Assemblies

Sunday, August 28 at Curl Curl

Saturday, October 15 : (1) location to be agreed (2) Topics for Conference will be discussed

 

  1. ER Forum

Saturday, September 24, 9am to 5pm (Note: location change to Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah)

Agenda to issue shortly

 

 

Alternate Delegate Report: Anna S

John B tabled the report highlighting:

  • The presentation of the 2nd part of The Concepts for the forum is being developed.
  • Currently waiting for a response from Christopher and Sean to act as facilitators.
  • Key for the Curl Curl Hall will be collected by Rowena.
  • Andrew I recommended a flyer for the day to be created.

 

 

Group Liaison Report: Michael S

Michael S tabled the report highlighting:

  • He managed to visit a few more meetings and give out the GSR Position Overview.
  • Some meetings don’t have enough members to fill fundamental service positions let alone a GSR.
  • Leo is a newly appointed GSR for Crows Nest.

           

Web Master Report: Lachlan B (Not present)

Area E Website http://areaeeraa.info

A report was not tabled.

 

GSR Reports:

  • John R – Royal North Sydney: The building is being renovated and hence RNS is not being accommodating in providing another room and it may take several months. They all arrived last Thursday to the news that they could not go in.  It is quite distressing as the Herbert St Detox visits these meetings.  Leo highlighted their meeting is at a Church that has a number of venues and may be able to assist.
  • Rowena – Since the bus from South Pacific has been bringing newcomers the Seaforth meeting has attracted a lot of people. Dee Why/ Curl Curl – is going well with an average of 35 to 70 people. The secretary chooses the chair for the meeting however they must have 2 years of sobriety.
  • John G – Narrabeen – Well run group and approx. 35 people.
  • Leo – Crows Nest – Proposed an idea of holding a speaker forum as they have a facility that will hold 500 people. They have about 8 people at the meeting.  Parking lot opposite.  Cremorne Monday Night Steps there are 16 to 20 attendees.
  • Gary T – Mon Gordon – They held their quarterly GSC meeting and it was agreed to keep it quarterly.

 

General Business:

 

  • John B – Highlighted AA insurance does not cover having a meeting at home unless it meets policy conditions obtainable from GSO.

 

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 6th September at 07:30

 

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This is an invitation to attend and also a request for support with the fundraising for the 2017 Australian National Convention which is being hosted by the North Eastern Region next July in Cairns.

We have received pledges and donations from local, district and area levels so far. Some groups have foregone their donations to District/CSO etc. to make a one-time pledge or donation, other groups have organised fundraising events and donated the revenue that this produced. The Convention belongs to the whole fellowship of Australia and so we would like all groups to show their support.

With so many generous groups nationwide, even seemingly small donations quickly accumulate. Would you please pass this information through your area and district structures so that it reaches every home-group. It is a suggestion that each home-group makes a one off pledge, donation we are now exactly 12 months out.

Donate directly to:
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BSB 034-241
Account 405418

Yours in fellowship

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