OASC 7/21/07
Submitted for approval by OASC Vice Chair & Approved
Ozark Area met at 618 Jackson, Joplin MO w/ But Do It hosting
Meeting opened at 3:20pm w/ Serenity Prayer
Roll call, Twelve Traditions & Twelve Concepts
Officers Present: Chair (Kenny C) Vice Chair (Shelie V) Treasurer (Jackee C)
Officers Absent: None
Offices Vacant: RCM, RCM Alt & Secretary
Subcommittee Chairs Present: AASC (Renita G) H&I Interim (Steve S) PI (Sandee)
Subcommittee Chairs Absent: None
Subcommittee Chairs Vacant: Literature Review & Outreach
Groups Present: But Do It (Mark) Butterflies are Free (Jimmy) Miracles (Jeff) Point of Turning (Danny) Survivors (Terry) Together in Unity (Eric) We Do Recover (Suzanne S) We Will Recover By God (Bodine)
Groups Absent:
Groups Inactive: Spiritual Principles (3)
Quorum (5 of 8 active groups): Yes
Recognition of New Groups: None
Additions or corrections to last month’s minutes: None
Motion to accept minutes: Accepted
Additions or corrections to the Agenda: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Chair Report: Hello Ozark Area: 7/21/07
I’m sorry I didn’t make last month’s OASC meeting. I had forgotten that I already had signed up and paid for a ride to Oklahoma. When we changed the meeting to Saturday from Sunday. It is a real blessing to be able to leave the chair in the very capable hands of the vice chair. Thank you very much Shelie. ILS Kenny C
Vice-Chair Report: Greetings OASC: 7/21/07
I did inform Don G after last month’s OASC that Steve S would serve as H&I Interim this month and I informed Don that Steve was nominated for the H&I Chair position.
This past month I attended meetings in Joplin. I attended a jail meeting with Pam this past Tuesday. And this past Thursday I met Pete at 3rd & Virginia for the 9am Book Study meeting at C-Star. NA continues to welcome new and returning members into our fellowship.
Earlier today I facilitated the joint subcommittee meeting from 1:30pm- 3:15pm. Several addicts attended this joint subcommittee meeting. It seemed to go well. H&I Interim Steve S was not present.
In August the subcommittees have decided to have a joint subcommittee meeting again preferably on a Saturday before area other the August 18th since But Do It has planned their group function on that day.
Thank you, those of you who have been emailing your reports to me. This does save me some work. GSRs – PLEASE be sure I have a mailing address and a phone number for a contact person for your group whether it is you or someone else. Just add a note to the end of your report today and I will update my records. ILS - Shelie V, OASC Vice Chair
Treasurer: Ozark Area Treasurer’s Report
July 2007
(Meeting Of June 16, 2007)
Balance $ 2344.82 Balance ending June 16th area report
Total Deposits $ 98.75 Donations and credits given in June 16th meeting
Total Expenses $ 225.66 Expenses since June 16 report and last meeting
Current Balance $ 2217.91 Balance as of July 21, 2007 meeting
DONATIONS EXPENSES
But Do It $ 63.00 $ 15.00 HOLC – Meeting Ck#1491
Point of Turning $ 22.00 $ Void - Ck#1492
AASC $ 13.75 $ 154.71 – Dale S/RegRms/Ck#1493
In Loving Service, Jackee C. Treasurer
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
AASC: Report to OASC:
AASC met as a part of the joint subcommittee mtg. All members were present. Everything for the HOLP is on track. The only obstacle we are facing is the flooded campground that will not be open until the 2nd week of August. We have found and alternative campground, Harry S Truman State Park. We have reserved 4 sites for the newcomers. The rest of this report was verbal.
In Loving (but stressed out) Service, Renita G
H&I Interim: Verbal report given
PI: Hello Area:
The PI subcommittee met prior to this meeting today, I feel that I have been very busy off and on all month getting things done for this month’s meeting. I have been working on getting information for the PSA reports and unfortunately I had a lot of wrong information to go on, but I feel that I am on the right track now, so I will get some information this coming Monday. I had no idea on how to come up with this information and I have been asking other people but then when I was getting now where I just opened the phone book and started calling everybody I could think of to get the information I need, but the person I need to talk to won't be available till Monday as she has been out of the office. I have gotten all of the literature racks filled in Joplin, and I will find out today if Michael Bodine got them filled in Neosho.
I called Jackie on the phoneline calls, and we had 20 incoming calls and 5 forwarded calls. She gave Bruce the print out at the subcommittee earlier today. I am also sending a paper around for any corrections that need to be made as far as new phone numbers addresses email addresses or changes in old groups or any new group information that I need to give to the webmaster. I am also asking for nominations for the PI Vice Chair position, and also PI Secretary position is also needing to be filled. If anyone would like to nominate anyone for either of these positions it would be greatly appreciated. Please support your area if possible. ILS - Sandee A
Webmaster Report for July read by PI Chair:
The website is running fine, with everything updated. Nothing new to report. My term as webmaster for Ozark Area NA is up in October, and I will not be available to fill the position after that time. I am very, very grateful for the opportunity to serve the Ozark Area as website coordinator for the last seven years. Thank you for letting me serve. Below is the pertinent information for the position of Webmaster, per PI Guidelines. It would be helpful if this information could be announced to the groups, and if there are interested people in the position, I'd be more than willing to train somebody, if that's needed.
The Website Coordinator's duties include:
Requirements:
A. Two years clean time
B. Access to or own a personal computer with Virus protection and a Firewall and internet connection.
C. Participant on the Area PI Committee, attending PI Committee meetings quarterly
D. Knowledgeable about web-site maintenance. This should include basic skills in html coding, as well as WYSIWYG web creation, document creation and conversion management, coordination of email accounts with pre-existing personal email accounts, and administration of website
I neglected to mention in my report the following info: Website Coordinator – The Web-Site Coordinator is elected by a majority vote within the Ozark Area PI Subcommittee to serve a two-year term. Anyone interested, who is not on the PI Committee, is of course welcome to join the PI Committee. I'm sure everyone knows this, but the info was probably unclear in my report. Debra B Have a nice day!
GROUP REPORTS:
But Do It:
But Do It meets at 6:30pm on Wednesday. We are going to start next Wednesday at Par Hill Park at 18th & Kansas due to our meeting place being under repair due to last month’s rent. Our business meeting is the Wednesday before area, and our birthday night is the last Wednesday of the month. We have one this month with Lacy who has one year. Good job, Lacy! August 18th But Do It is having a Picnic In The Park Cant Put A Price On Recovery. We will start around 3pm. We do not have an area donation this month. ILS, Mark J
Butterflies Are Free: Hello Ozark Area of NA:
My name is Jimmy. I am serving as the alternate GSR of Butterflies Are Free. Our group is doing well. We meet on Thursday s at 8pm & 6pm on Sunday s at the Anderson Housing Authority in Anderson MO. We have an area donation of $15. In Loving Service, Jimmy Q
Miracles:
I’m Jeff GSR of Miracles. We meet every Friday at 6:30 pm at 4th & Byers. Birthday night is the last Friday of the month. However, b-day for July will be the first Friday of August. Our Annual Campout is September 16 & 17, 2007 at Elk River in Pineville. Please come and attend. Sorry we have no donation this month. In Loving Service, Jeff
PS. Group of Miracles is donating a T-shirt for a raffle item for the High On Life Picnic.
Point of Turning: Hello Everyone:
We still meet at 12 pm Mon, Tues at 7pm & Thurs at 8pm outside smoking meetings lately Hwy 82N in the park. Attendance has been strong lately: 18 Mon, 26 Tues & 22-26 Thurs. donations are a little short but we do have a $20 donation to the area to help carry the message of recovery to those that need it. Our cookout on the 5th went well. We fed approximately 40-45 folks, had fun and a great meeting. Bills are paid, books are on hand, and we still maintain a little reserve. Ya’ll join us when possible.
Respectfully, Danny S
Survivors: Hello Area:
The Survivors Group of NA meets at 618 Jackson in Joplin at noon Monday through Saturday. We continue to have high attendance at our meetings. We have several vacancies for service at the group level. In Loving Service, Terry B
Together In Unity: Dear Ozark Area:
Hello my name is Eric I’m an addict. We are averaging about 10 people a meeting on Tues, Thurs & Saturday from 7-8pm. We have a donation of $10 this month. In Loving Service, Eric
We Do Recover:
We Do Recover is going well and attendance has picked up. We meet at 1330 wall st. seven days a week at 8pm. All meetings are open and smoking except the 2nd and last Friday (non-smoking due to birthday night and speaker meeting). Our function in the park went well. Thanks to all who supported and participated! We have no donation at this time. Just an FYI our Kid’s room is doing well and currently no profanity or graffiti has been written on the walls. In loving service, Suzanne S.
We Will Recover By God: Hello Ozark Area:
We Will Recover By God continues to meet every Friday at 7pm with an average staying between 16-18 people. Having some good groups! On 7/16/07 we started a noon meeting on Monday at Neosho Library. It went great! Had 8 people to start. Had an awesome meeting! We have a $15 area donation. Thanks for all your support. In Loving Service, Michael B
PS. We had our first business meeting Friday 7/20/07.
Sharing Session
a. Many open service positions within subcommittees. GSRs were asked to inform group members that subcommittees can more support. Please announce the following positions open within sub- committees and attend next month’s joint subcommittee meeting to offer support. Information from each subcommittee’s guidelines is included here.
i. PI Vice-Chair person - The vice chairperson is elected by a majority vote within the Ozark Area PI subcommittee, for a one-year term.
The PI Vice-Chair's duties include:
A. Working closely with and assisting in all other duties of the chairperson. Although the position of the chairperson is elected by the ASC, the vice chair is training to assume duties of the chairperson.
B. Carrying out responsibilities delegated by the chair and/or the subcommittee
C. Taking minutes of the committee in the absence of the secretary.
Requirements: suggested
A. One-year clean time. Previous service experience at group level
B. Ability to assume responsibilities in the chairperson’s absence
C. Willingness to give the time and resources necessary to do the job
D. A working knowledge of the 12 Traditions of NA and the Ozark Area Guidelines
ii. PI Secretary – The secretary is elected by a majority vote within the Ozark Area PI Subcommittee to serve a one-year term.
The PI Secretary's duties include:
A. Recording minutes of each meeting and keep role call for voting purposes
B. Handling all correspondence as directed by the chair and/or vice chair of the subcommittee
C. Maintaining records of communication, including list of activities and contacts to be passed on to subsequent committee members
Requirements: suggested
A. 6 months clean time
B. Willingness to give the time and resources necessary to do the job
iii. PI Web-Site Coordinator- The Web-Site Coordinator is elected by a majority vote within the PI Subcommittee to serve a two-year term. The Web-Site Coordinator duties include:
1. Maintains the Area web-site.
2. Make all updates to the online meeting schedule.
3. Reports area function information to the functions page.
4. Checks all fliers’ information prior to uploading and removes all personal last names, addresses, and phone numbers.
5. Adds or deletes email addresses of trusted servants
6. Makes only PI committee, or ASC approved changes to the Web-site.
7. Give monthly reports to the PI Committee Chair.
Requirements-
8. Two years clean time.
9. Access to or own a personal computer with Virus protection and a Firewall.
10. Participant on the Area PI Committee.
11. Knowledgeable about web-site maintenance.
4. H&I Vice Chair Person should have at least 2 years clean time and at least 6 months experience in H&I work.
Responsibilities include:
- Assume the responsibilities of the Chairperson in the event of the Chair’s absence.
- Help coordinate H&I meetings/presentations by acting as panel Coordinator
5. H&I Secretary should have at least 1 year of clean time.
Responsibilities include:
- Record minutes of all subcommittee meetings.
- Copy and distribute those minutes.
- Keep records of all subcommittee members, including addresses and telephone numbers.
- In case of vacancy of the secretary position, the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson will
Assume the above duties.
Also anyone interested in jail meetings: you must have at least 6ms clean, cannot be on paper, and cannot have been incarcerated within the last year. Women see Pam M; men see Kenny C. Call H&I Chair (624-7659) if you need to know how to reach Pam or Kenny.
Old Business
· H&I Chair nominations were closed
· H&I Chair Position Vote: Steve S
· M06160703: To amend OASC Guideline 6.3 and to delete “unless waived by 2/3 vote of the OASC” add 6.3f to read “Any waivers of clean time must be taken back to groups.” Motion passes
· M07210701: To amend OASC Guideline 6.2 to add 6.2e “If a candidate does not meet clean time requirements resume will be submitted to OASC to be sent to groups for consideration of waiver of clean time requirement and consideration of nomination.” Motion seconded (groups please bring a vote to next month’s mtg)
· OASC service positions currently open for nominations include: Secretary, RCM, RCM Alt, Literature Review Chair & Outreach Chair. No nomination submitted at this time.
The following OASC positions are open
Regional Committee Member (4 yrs clean time required)
- No nominations at this time
Represents and carries the Ozark Area’s conscience at each Show-Me Region Service Committee (RSC) Meeting, Regional Interims and Conference Agenda Workshops, and relays as much of this information as can be obtained
at each of these meetings to the OASC at the next scheduled area meeting, etc.
Regional Committee Member Alternate (3 yrs clean time required)
- No nominations at this time
Attends and participates in all meetings of the RSC, and will sit in for absent OASC subcommittee chairs,
acts as RCM in case of absence or vacancy of the RCM, etc.
OASC Secretary (2 yrs clean time required)
- No nominations at this time
Keeps minutes of all OASC meetings and distributes those minutes in a timely fashion.
Literature Review Chair (2yrs clean time required)
- No nominations at this time
This subcommittee is involved in projects such as the Sponsorship book that was recently published as well as the work currently being done regarding our Basic Text and revisions of the Youth In Recovery Information Pamphlet.
Outreach Chair (2yrs clean time required)
- No nominations at this time
This subcommittee is a great asset to any area. Members of this committee can do such things as form groups of addicts who get together on specific days and visit various NA groups in order to offer support to those groups.
Attend your group’s next business mtg to ask about these positions or…
Attend the next OASC mtg 8/25/07 @ 3pm
w/ Survivors hosting @ 618 Jackson, Joplin MO
*** No one of us is as good as all of us ***
August 25, 2007 @ 618 Jackson, Joplin MO
The following subcommittees will meet from 1:30-3pm:
AASC * H&I * PI
Please announce this at your meetings.