SAGINAW BAY AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE
Of Narcotic Anonymous
Minutes
January 19, 2013
Tri County Worship Center—Auburn, MI
Opening: The Area Service Committee was called to order by the Co-chair at 1:30 p.m. with a
moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.
Newcomers to ASC: Tyler-no home group; and Vickie from the Ties That Bind. All were
welcomed to Area.
Readings:
Twelve Traditions – read by Tyler
Twelve Concepts – read by Phil
Purpose, Function, and Responsibilities of ASC -- read by Vickie
NA World’s Service Vision -- read by Stephanie
Acceptance of Minutes: December 15th. There were no objections. The December minutes
were accepted.
Roll Call: See attachment at the end of the minutes. Eighteen GSR’s were in attendance; and
four Group reports. A quorum was met.
Nomination and Election:
Elections: Al L. was elected Chair; Mike W. was elected Co-chair; and Phil L was elected
Treasurer. Congratulations trusted servants.
Open positions: Secretary, Co-secretary, Co-treasurer, Alt RCM, Literature Chair and Public
Relations Chair. Mike W announced the resignation of the H&I Chair. No nominations were
given. GSRs, please take these needs to your home group and bring nominees to the next Area.
Group Reports:
Attitude of Gratitude: Next home group meeting: February 15th. Donation: none. All is well.
Common Desires: Next home group meeting: Thursday before next Area, February 14th.
Donation: none. Extremely low attendance, thus our seventh tradition is not up to par with our
average donations.
Common Welfare: Next home group meeting: February 14th. Donation: none. Presently, we are
restructuring our home group service positions. We will forward information at the next Area in
February. Presently, we have 5 members in home group. We have no contact with our treasurer
at the present moment. Our attendance ranges from 6 to 20 and is at this time functioning well
after Tom’s departure.
Conscience Contact: Next home group meeting: Sunday before Area, February 10th. Donation:
$20.00. No communication with Area.
H.O.W.: Next home group meeting: Tuesday before Are, February 12th. Donation: none. Our
meeting times are Monday 11:00—12:15; Tuesday 7:00—8:15; Friday 11:00—12:15. We could
use support on Tuesday nights.
How It Works: Next home group meeting: February 11th at 7:50 p.m.. Donation: $52.00. No
communication with Area.
H.O.W. We Recover: (Report) We have lost touch with the Area Service. H.O.W. We Recovery
currently is unable to regularly attend Area. It is difficult because of the distance. We do want to
be involved as much as we are able. We would like to donate $20.00 to help spread the message
to the still sick and suffering addict.
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In The Solution: Next home group meeting: February 15th. Donations: none. Attendance is
beginning to increase. We have three home group members celebrating clean time this up
coming week. We have no donation but hope to return to being able to do this next month as
attendance and donations increase.
The Journey Continues: Next home group meeting: Wednesday before Area, February 13th.
Donation: none. We are a brand new home group meeting as of Wednesday, January 16, 2013.
We are on the website. Please help spread the word and come show your support.
Learning to Live: Next home group meeting: the Thursday before Area, February 14th.
Donation: $50.00. Attendance is great; 12 Steps 12 Traditions book study, (open speaker on
February 28th) We have twelve home group members, books and literature are all replaced, met
our rent over and above, supplies all good and 7th tradition is very good.
Living the Dream: Next home group meeting: Whenever. Donation: none. Not much support; 2
or 3 occasional groups comes by. It is always a good time when they show. But all and all we are
still living the dream in Hemlock.
Never Alone: Next home group meeting: Sunday, February 10th. Donation: $10.00. Election of
home group trusted servants in January; GSR, Dennis B continues, Treasurer, Leroy H.
New Awakens: (report) Next home group meeting: February 9th at 12:30 p.m. Donation: $5.00.
New Awakenings will begin literature study of “Living Clean” in February. Attendance is
steady; donations down; however we have a $5 donation.
No Fear: (report)Next home group meeting: Wednesday, February 13th at noon. Donation:
$20.00. Our group attendance averages 20-25 members. Three home group members participated
in our January, 2013 ‘business’ meeting. We decided to continue our meeting format of hosting
an “open” meeting each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. that rotates through the 12
steps of NA by reading from It Works, How & Why. Our GSR position remains open.
No Matter What: Next home group meeting: Friday before the next Area, February 15th.
Donation: $40.00. Steady attendance both on Fridays and Sundays. Steady donations. We could
use support from members with significant clean time.
PBJ Lunch Bunch: (repot) Next home group meeting: February 11th. Donation: none.
Attendance had been low and so have donations. Our rent has been paid for January and
February. We would love to have visitors from other home groups come to a meeting. We are
unable to send a donation at this time.
Step It Up: Next home group meeting: Thursday before Area, February 14th. Donation: 26.00 ?
Meeting is still growing. We could use members from the recovery community with substantial
clean time to come share recovery.
Surrender to Win: Next home group meeting: The Tuesday before Area. February 12th.
Donation: none. We have low attendance, not very many active home group members, under
new management. We are starting fresh after being inactive for a year.
Survival: Next home group meeting: January 29th. Donation: none. Meeting is going well.
Attendance is steady. First Tuesday of the month, we have a mediation meeting. Second Tuesday
of the month, is an open meeting. Business/group conscience meeting has been changed to last
Tuesday of the month.
Ties That Bind: Next home group meeting: unscheduled. Donation: none. Meetings are going
well. Attendance is steady. We are looking for home group members.
Unity: Next home group meeting: February 11th. Donation: $40.00. As of the first of the year,
we started a collection basket to raise funds for the Unity picnic which will be held July 21st
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(Sunday) at Monitor Park. We will offer a third table for those who would like a co-ed meeting
on the nights of Separate men and women meeting. Attendance is good.
We Are Not Unique: Next home group meeting: Third Monday, February 11th. Donation:
$20.00. Meeting continues to go well. Group recently made a decision to change format for our
meetings and are working our way through the spiritual principles which seem to work well.
Trusted Servant Reports:
Chair: no report
RCM: The next regional meeting will be in Muskegon on Feb 3, 2013. My 44th birthday and
Super bowl Sunday. I am requesting to have 60.00 mailed to me for expenses for the trip. I will
give a report of regional meeting at next month's area meeting, on 2/16/2013.
In Loving Service, Susan S., you’re Saginaw Bay Area RCM
Secretary: Hello Family,
The December minutes were sent by email or US mail. The cost of printing was $19.00, postage
$18.20, and mailing envelops $26.49 and $4.66 for today agendas and GSR/home group reports
for a total of $68.15.
How are we addressing the Thumb home groups that were apart of our Area? Do they continue
to receive SABCANA minutes?
Sorry for the delay in getting the December minutes distributed.
Thanks for the opportunity to serve.
ILS, Mike M.
Treasurer: Our previous balance was $1,198.58 with a monthly income of $455.44. We had
reimbursements of $31.89 for total assets for the month of $487.33. Our monthly expenditures
were $115.77; this leaves us with an ending balance of $1,570.14 for December of 2012. Rent
was not paid for our December meeting. A detailed report will be included in the minutes.
No one attended the yearly audit. We started with $1,951.75. We had an income of $4,741.09
with reimbursements of $338.93, for total assets of $5,080.02. We had expenses of $5,441.63.
This leaves of with a balance of $1,570.14. The secretary expenses are more than normal related
to the printing of meeting lists. The prudent reserve from the previous Literature Chair has not
been returned at this time. I will be available during the February area to answer any questions.
Unfortunately, I could not be at area today because I have the flu.
I would like to thank everyone for allowing me to be of service.
In Loving Service, Tammy R
Subcommittee Reports
Ad hoc-Guidelines: The Ad hoc Guidelines Committee has completed the Draft Version of the
Area Guidelines. I have brought 35 copies of the Draft Version for GSR’s to take to their Home
Groups for review. I reported in my December report that a copy of the present Area Guidelines
would also be available today; however, since these should already be in your possession and are
available on our Area Web Site we saw no reason for the additional expense to Area. I would
like to thank Willard Y. for printing them and saving the Area approximately $45.00 and would
ask that he be reimbursed his cost for the printing.
It is our hope that you will take the time at your Home Group to review and provide input on
these proposed Area Guidelines. There has been some talk that if these Guidelines are approved
the Saginaw Bay Area Home Groups will no longer have a say or vote on decisions made at the
Area Service Committee Meeting. This is very far from the truth. Our Area Guidelines were
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revised in the hopes that they will allow us to make decisions and conduct business more quickly
and smoothly without being stifled by rules. The first line under the section “Decision Making”
states; As a spiritual body, we try to reach all decisions by consensus. We believe that a loving
God’s will is expressed through our group conscience (2nd Tradition). If GSR’s feel that the item
of discussion is something that needs to be discussed with the members of their Home Group, a
vote could be taken to send it back with a 2/3 majority approval.
While your Home Groups are in the process of reviewing these proposed Area Guidelines, please
don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. Take note that your Home Group
may need to schedule an additional one or two review meetings outside of your regularly
scheduled Group Conscience Meeting to complete the review.
ILS, Ad hoc Guideline Committee Chair, George S.
Activities: Next Committee meeting: January 20th at 4 p.m. at Tina’s house.
The Sanity Bash was a successful event. We had about 140 in attendance, awesome turn out! The
committee spent $323.96 and had an income of $1,016.00, leaving $692.04 for Area. WooHoo!
We have met weekly since last report, planning thru different events. There will be a Valentines
Dance February 16th at St Alban’s Church in Bay City and a mini MRCNA fundraiser which is a
spaghetti dinner and home group panel. Join us March 30th at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay
City. After reimbursing prudent reserve from fundraiser we would like to use the profits to put
on an actual fundraiser which is Clean Stock II in June. Planning is going well, and we are
excited about these events. This has been an awesome journey.
In loving service, Tina G.
Literature: open
H&I: Mike W gave an oral report. He announced that Vanessa had resigned because of personal
reasons.
Public Relations: open
Retreat:
Scheduled Committee Meetings:
January 22, 2013 @ 6:00 pm Survival NA Group Meeting Location.
February 5, 2013 @ 6:00 pm Survival NA Group Meeting Location
Retreat Committee continues moving along at a very steady pace and we continue to stay on
target to reach our timeline goals. Registration flyer and Shirt flyer have been completed and
ready to be circulated among our Fellowship; a few copies are here for GSR’s to take with them
today. I also have copies for our RCM to take to the next Regional Meeting. The Registration
and Shirt flyers are available on our Area Web Site and on our Retreat Face Book Group Page. If
you are on Face Book and would like to be a member of this Face Book Group, please send me a
request to SBASCNA 27TH Annual Retreat.
Our first Card Party was a great success with approximately 30 in attendance. We had a
progressive euchre tournament which everyone seemed to enjoy. The party raised $245.17 for
the Financially Impaired to attend the Retreat. We still have one card party planned to raise
funds for the financially impaired, as well as a dance in March. Additional flyers for the card
party are here today, as well as Dance Flyers.
Fundraisers Planned:
Card Party - February 9th in Saginaw, flyer here…
Dance - March 16th in Bay City, flyer here…
ILS, Retreat Committee Chair, George S.
Web servant: Dear Fellow NA members,
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This is my summary of what I have done with the website in the last month.
Meeting List updates: added the Journey Continues – Wednesday 9 a.m.
Misc: posted December ASC minutes.
ILS, Jason G.
Old Business:
1. Area Inventory. I have started the spread sheet of the Area Inventory and was expecting to
receive more completed Inventory Sheets from the December Area meeting but didn’t. If any
groups have completed inventory sheets today please forward them to me today. I will now use
the inventory sheets received and complete the spreadsheet. The spreadsheet of information will
be forwarded to the P&A Committee for review and recommendations to the area.
ILS, Area Inventory Project Chair, George S. More Inventories were gathered.
2. Area PO Box. Kim P check with the Post Office. It seems the name of the person who opened
the PO Box is no longer a trusted servant. George had information on how to change our
information at the Post Office.
New Business:
1. It was questioned how the 2013 Area Meeting Schedule was developed. Mike W. reported
what happen in December about scheduling today meeting. The Co-chair has made the
arrangements for the year.
2. Thumb Area. There was discussion about the Thumb Area receiving our Minutes and Area
information. It was suggested to send SBASCNA information to the Chair, Co-chair, and
Activity Chair.
3. The issue of Region purchasing Basic Texts for Public library was brought up for discussion.
It appears the real need would be in our prisons and jails. It was suggested that the White Book
would be better used.
Motion: that the MRSCNA purchase up to $1,000 bulk copies of the "Introductory Guide to
Narcotics Anonymous" for distribution to Area's H&I, or PR subcommittees to distribute to jails
and institutions in their Area
Intent: To reach addicts in the Michigan Region, and to provide literature to them.
Motion carried.
4. The need for Secretary next month. After some discussion, Mike agreed to be acting
Secretary for next month. But because of his MRCNA commitment can not accept this trusted
servant position. GSRs, bring this need to Fellowship.
Open Floor: George asked why our Area is not a part of the Regional Helpline phone system.
The RCM will be bringing information to the February meeting.
It was also announced that the Retreat registration is available on the Area website.
Adjourn and Close: It was motion by Mike W., seconded by Mike M., to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. and closed in our usual manner.
Respectfully submitted in loving service, Mike M.
The next Area will be February 16th at 1:30 p.m. at St Alban’s Church in Bay City
Trusted Servants
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Chair
Co-Chair
Secretary
Co-Secretary
Treasurer
Co-Treasurer
RCM
Alt RCM
Sub-Committee
Activities Chair
H&I Chair
Literature Chair
PR Chair
Retreat Chair
Web Servant
Home Groups
12 Steps Forward
12 Steps to Freedom
A Gathering of Men and
Women
Alano Club Mt Pleasant
Attitude of Gratitude
Clean & Serene
Common Desires
Common Ground
Common Welfare
Conscious Contact
Desire to Change
East Side
Fishing for Recovery
Freedom Group
Graciously Forgiven
H.O.W.
How It Works
H.O.W. We Recover
Hugs, Not Drugs
I Can’t, We Can
If You Want What We Have
In the Solution
It Works, How and Why
It Works When You Work It
Journey Continues
Just For Today
Keep It Simple
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Let Go, Let God
Living the Dream
Never Alone
New Attitudes
New Awakenings
New Beginnings
New Way of Living
No Fear
No Matter What
PB&J Lunch Bunch
Primary Purpose
Recovery Zone
Step It Up
Steppin Straight
Stepping Up
Sunday Serenity
Surrender to Win
Survival
The Ties That Bind
Together, We Can Do It
Unity
We Are Not Unique
What Ever it Takes
Willing to Make the Effort
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Submitted by:
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12 Steps to Freedom
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Clean and Serene
Cluttered Spirits
Common Desires
Common Ground
Common Welfare
Conscious Contact
Desire to Change
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Fishing for Recovery
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Donation Group Name
New Way of Living
11 No Fear
No Matter What
No Reservations
Primary Purpose
20 Recovery Zone
Sarah B's Group
Serenity Sunday
Stepping Straight
Sunday Serenity
Surrender Group
Survival
Together We Can Do
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Graciously Forgiven
H.O.W.
H.O.W. It Works
Hugs, Not Drugs
I Can't We Can
If You Want What We Have
In the Solution
It Works How and Why
It Works When You Work It
Just For Today
Keep it Simple
Learning to Live
Let Go Let God
Light of Hope
Living the Dream
Never Alone
New Attitudes
New Awakenings
Expenses
Activities
Area Rent
Century Link
Checks
H&I
King
Communications
Literature
Post Office Box
Public Relations
Region Donation
RCM and/or Alt
RCM
Secretary
Treasurer
Monthly Expenses
Twelve Steps Forward
Unity
60 We're Not Unique
Willing to Make the
Effort
Easy Does It
Whatever It Takes
An Attitude of
Gratitude
Total Group
Donations
Additional Income
Activities
20
20
20
211
244.44
20
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Total Income
Reimbursements
10 RCM
Total Monthly Assets
455.44
31.89
487.33
Amount
2.42
55.8
57.55
115.77
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Previous Balance
Monthly Assets
Total Balance
Monthly Expenses
Ending Balance
1,198.58
487.33
1,685.91
115.77
1,570.14
Audit Period
Submitted by:
Group Name
12 @ 12
12 Steps to Freedom
A Gathering of Men and
Women
Clean and Serene
Clutered Spirits
Common Desires
Common Ground
Common Welfare
Conscious Contact
Desire to Change
East Side
Fishing for Recovery
Freedom Group
Grasciously Forgiven
H.O.W.
H.O.W. It Works
Hugs, Not Drugs
I Can't We Can
If You Want What We Have
In the Solution
It Works How and Why
It Works When You Work It
Just For Today
Keep it Simple
Learning to Live
Let Go Let God
Light of Hope
Living the Dream
Never Alone
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Year:
Tammy R
Donation Group Name
10 New Way of Living
69 No Fear
70 No Matter What
No Reservations
45 Primary Purpose
120 Recovery Zone
Sarah B's Group
68.58 Serenity Sunday
110 Stepping Straight
5 Sunday Serenity
Surrender Group
Survival
Together We Can Do
It
Twelve Steps Forward
40 Unity
392 We're Not Unique
Willing to Make the
80 Effort
5 Walk the Talk
An Attitude of
135 Graditude
Total Group
231.56 Donations
5.83 Additional Income
40 Retreat
PB & J Lunch Bunch
The Ties That Bind
57 Step It Up
45 Activities
Total Income
Reimbersements
20 Prudent Reserves
2012
Donation
225
150
8.94
75
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193.05
110
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128
345
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604.12
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299.69
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New Attitudes
New Awakenings
RCM
106 Total Assets
Expenses
Activites
Area Rent
Century Link
Checks
H&I
King
Communications
Literature
Post Office Box
Public Relations
RCM and/or Alt
RCM
Region Donation
Secretary
Treasurer
Amount Balance
1,270.94
-500
210
50.27
46.51
416.6
-200
Expenses
5,441.63
Previous Balance
Assets
Total Balance
Expenses
Ending Balance
1,951.75
5,060.02
7,011.77
5,441.63
1,570.14
724.61
537.56
48
353.16
424.16
315.81
1,010.83
33.18
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5,060.02
-80
-19.9
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