OASC met at 618 Jackson, Joplin, MO on November 17, 2002.
Wendy A. opened the meeting with the “We Version” of the Serenity Prayer. Yvonne G. read the Twelve Traditions and Don C. read The Twelve Concepts of Service
Roll Call:
Officers present: Chair (Wendy A.), Treasurer (Jackee C.), Secretary (Lori H.), RCM (Dale S.), AWAM (Bridgit B.), H&I (Kenny C.), PI (Pam M.), Literature Review (Darlene L.).
Groups represented: Blood, Sweat & Tears, But Do It, 5th Tradition, How It Works and Why, Miracles, Never Alone, Set Free, Survivors, We Do Recover.
Point of Turning Group returned and was adopted into the Ozark Area.
Wendy A. thanked 5th Tradition Group for the use of the building. Basket passed.
Last month’s minutes were approved with the following correction:
“& Miracles Group, Joplin” was added after “New Groups: How It Works and Why, Nevada”
The Reports are as follows:
Chair
Wendy A.
Hello Ozark Area,
I would like to report that I gave 5th Tradition 2 t-shirts, 2 coffee mugs, from the HOLP merchandise. Also AWAM 2 t-shirts, 2 mugs and a bandana. And We Do 2 shirts and 2 mugs. If groups want items for raffle please bring to area what you want before your function, so area is aware of what you are asking for and where the stuff is going. I did attend the subcommittees yesterday at three and there is a lot going on. Please come be a part of.
ILS, Wendy
Vice-Chair
(Vacant)
Treasurer
Jackee C.
Ozark Area Treasurer's Report
NOVEMBER
(Meeting November 17, 2002)
Balance.................$ 395.35 Balance ending October 20, 2002 area report (see previous report)
Total Deposits......$ 320.00 Donations and credits given in
October 20, 2002 meeting.
Total Expenses.....$ 328.65 Expenses since October 20, 2002
report and last meeting.
Current Balance...$ 386.70 Balance as of November 17, 2002
meeting.
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BREAKDOWNS
DONATIONS EXPENSES
But Do It..........................$ 25.00 $ 12.44 Lori H. #1201 (Reim. Shipping)
Spiritual Principles..........$ 45.00 $ 100.00 Bridget B. #1202 (Awam Function)
Survivor's.........................$ 60.00 $ 45.15 Show Me RSO #1203
Blood, Sweat & Tears…...$ 5.00 (How It Works-Literature)
Set Free…………………..$ 10.00 $ 90.00 Joplin Answering #1204
High Noon………………..$ 15.00 $ 16.75 A T & T #1205
AWAM…………………...$ 160.00 $ 42.60 Joplin Globe #1206
$ 20.71 SoWestern Bell #1207
TOTAL DONATIONS….$ 320.00 $ 1.00 Service Charge
$ 328.65 TOTAL EXPENSES
Fund collected at October 20, 2002 area meeting were $22.41 and given to We Do Recover for hosting area.
In Loving Service,
Jackee Clark
Ozark Area Treasurer
SUB-COMMITTEE’S BUDGETS
NOVEMBER 2002 TO NOVEMBER 2003
REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBER……….............$1360.00 PER YEAR
PUBLIC INFORMATION………………………………$2800.00 PER YEAR
HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS……………………….$1200.00 PER YEAR
AWAM…………………………………………………….$ 200.00 PER YEAR
SECRETARY……………………………………………..$ 150.00 PER YEAR
TREASURER……………………………………………..$ 50.00 PER YEAR
LITERATURE REVIEW………………………………..$ 200.00 PER YEAR
OUTREACH……………………………………………...$ NONE
TOTAL YEARLY BUDGET……………$5,960.00
Jackee explained the HOLP 2002 Invoice and outstanding checks.
Secretary
Lori H.
November 17, 2002
Hello OASC,
I am still having a great time! My expenses for the September minutes were $3.83 printing, envelopes, and postage $4.15 for a total of $7.98.
This month, I did not send hardcopies of minutes to those I could e-mail. I did however mail copies of the flyers to the GSRs, since they need those to share with their groups. I cannot e-mail the flyers because the file size of a scanned copy is too cumbersome. However, groups wishing to e-mail flyers in their original format are welcome to do so. You can also bring me the file on a floppy to OASC. I can open a large number of different formats, though not all. These other formats normally result in a much smaller file size, which can be e-mailed. It is worth a try to see if I can attach them to the minutes for e-mail.
If anyone submitting a report has e-mail, you can e-mail your reports to me before OASC. I would appreciate it.
If you have any additions or corrections to the OASC address list, let me know.
In Loving Service,
Lori H.
RCM
Dale S.
Hello Ozark Area,
The two motions I mentioned last month are:
- Amend the guidelines to state: Any officer or subcommittee chair who is absent from 2 consecutive meetings without prior arrangements being made with the RSC Chair can be removed from his/her position by a 2/3 vote of the RSC. Intent: to enable us to remove officers or subcommittee chairs that are not fulfilling their responsibilities of being present at RSCs.
- For RSO to discontinue compiling, editing, printing and distribution of Show-Me Regional directory and that the directory be removed from the order form. Also that all information be turned over to the Regional PI committee.
Also added to my report are Regional Resumes for position, and I’m not sure which one’s are closed, but if you could vote on them and bring them back, just in case.
Also, ask your groups if there are any concerns for me to take to Region.
In Loving Service,
Dale S.
RCM-Alt
Steve H. (Absent) - No Report
AWAM
Bridgit B.
Hello Ozark Area,
Our Chili Cook-off was a lot of fun. I would like to thank everyone for a great time, and congratulations to Dale S. who was this year’s winner. I also want to thank Yvonne G. for the great job she did sharing her story with all of us and also thank you to Bruce A. and his band for playing for us. We brought in $348.00 after paying for the band and the building rental.
I want to thank the Ozark Area for allowing me to serve as your AWAM chair for the past 19 months. It has definitely been a learning experience for me and it has also been a lot of fun. I hate to leave the Area without another AWAM chair to step in, but it’s time. I am involved with my home group as Secretary and have accepted the position of Literature Review Vice-chair, but most importantly I need to get back to some real step work and work with my sponsor, because we all know that’s how this program really works. Thank you for all of your support.
In loving service,
Bridgit B.
P.S. I would also like to thank Darlene L. for the great job she did with the Literature Review workshop at the Chili Cook-off.
H & I
Kenny C.
Hello Area,
Nothing new to report. Same meetings, at the same places, at the same times.
Thank You,
Kenny C.
Literature Review
Darlene L.
Next meeting: 12/21/2002, 1330 Wall at 3:00pm
Greetings Area,
Lit Review met 11/16/02 at 1330 Wall, 5 addicts and myself in attendance. We elected Vice-Chair and Secretary for our subcommittee. We will be adapting the guidelines from the Lit Handbook – I’ll turn those in at the next OASC.
Our subcommittee is actively working on revisions to Tradition 8 of the Traditions Workbook. We have commitments for the articles in the NA Way.
The workshop at our Area function on the 9th was successful. We read “In Times of Illness” and had a great response. The subcommittee would like to recommend that the groups keep this particular literature on hand.
In Loving Service,
Darlene L.
PI
Pam M.
The Ozark Area Public Information Subcommittee met on October 27 at 1330 Wall. The Chair and the Secretary were the only ones in attendance. We didn't announce the date and time as much as we have in the past. No business was conducted. Numerous NA members have reported that the flyers with slips to tear off with NA helpline number on it are being used. Flyers were sent to Pittsburg, KS. They reported good usage when flyers went up inside convenience store bathrooms. I've been invited by Show-Me Regional P.I. Chair to attend Southern Zonal Forum and present the phoneline training workshop we do for Ozark Area volunteers as a demo. for the other regions in the zone. He had attended the workshop at HOLP and liked it. It makes me proud of Ozark Area and it makes me think of Bert M. because he and I sat at his kitchen table with a Phoneline Handbook and put together the outline for our phoneline training. Bert had decided our phoneline needed more attention and support. He asked if I would help. It shows you what a few addicts can do when they see a need. I will be thinking of Bert in Evansville, Ind. next weekend. I need to ask Ozark Area's help delivering N.A. books to public and high school libraries. I have had the books for over a month and delivered none of them. I am sorry. Every time I look at the boxes, I feel overwhelmed. The delivery sites are -- Columbus, KS, Pittsburg, KS, Cherokee, KS., Neosho, Monett, Webb City, Carthage, Seneca, Carl Junction, Nevada, and Anderson to both public and high school libraries in these towns. And delivery to Joplin High School library. I have phone numbers for all these libraries but Nevada. I have information packets for guidance counselors at these 12 schools. If some members here today would be willing to get the books to these libraries, please get with me after the ASC. I have the books and info. packets here with me. P.I. asks only that you dress, behave, and speak appropriately when doing something like this since the public will see you as an example of N.A. as a whole. It's time to do a thorough update on the meeting schedule. I'm sending it around with some blank paper attached. Please help each other by making sure it gets around the room and back to me. Please put all changes or additions on the notebook paper being sure to note ADD or CHANGE before the info. The next Ozark Area Public Information Subcommittee meeting will be at 2pm on Saturday November 30 at 1330 Wall in Joplin. All committee members
(P. I. and Phoneline) are asked to attend this one.
In Loving Service, Pam M
Group Reports:
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Ozark Area,
My name is Kelvin and I am an addict. I represent Blood, Sweat and Tears group of NA. After paying our bills and purchasing literature our balance is $155.11 and we offer a $5.00 donation.
In Loving Service,
Kelvin
But Do It
But Do It meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm 1502 S. Michigan in the basement at Bldg. 2. Steady attendance, solid group and 30.23 for the ASC.
ILS, Doug B.
5th Tradition
Greetings Ozark Area,
Fifth Tradition meetings are currently being held at 6:30pm to 7:30pm Tues-Thurs and 8:00pm Fridays at 618 Jackson. Att. Is usually 7-15. We have no donation at this time. We are not holding any functions this month. Our Birthday Halloween Dance was a success and we thank the Area for the Items donated. Again, thanks.
In Loving Service,
Neil H.
How It Works And Why
Hello Ozark Area,
I’m Dee K. I am a recovering addict.
How It Works and Why group now meets at 315 E. Grand in Nevada on Tuesdays 8:00 book study, new candlelight meeting Fridays at 9:30, Sundays 8:00 book study. All smoking meetings. Our attendance is growing from 8 to 11 addicts. We are having our first birthday speaker, Steve L., picking up his one year medallion on Nov. 26th, also Dec 1 Rodney B. will be speaking and picking up his 6-year medallion. We want to thank the Ozark Area for the Donation of $45.15 for help in getting our group going. We are giving area a $5 donation.
In Loving Service,
Dee K.
Spiritual Principles Group (Not in attendance)
Greetings Ozark Area,
The Spiritual Principles group of N.A. meets every Sunday morning at 9:30am at 618 Jackson, in Joplin. Their GSR is unable to attend, so on their behalf I have a donation of $27.69.
In Loving Service,
Shavett G.
Set Free Group
Hello Ozark Area,
The Set Free Group meets a 427 N. Cedar in Nevada, on Mondays, Wednesdays at 8:00P.M. Fridays at 6:30P.M. and Saturdays at 9:00P.M. Our group attendance has been at 15 to 20 addicts per meeting. At our last business meeting Eddie M. was elected as our new Alt. GSR. We have a $10.00 donation.
Thank You,
I.L.S. Lori M.
Survivors Group
Greetings Ozark Area,
The Survivors group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday through Saturday at noon at 618 Jackson in Joplin. We are doing well, our prudent reserve is met, and we have a donation in the amount of $64.07. This will be my last Area meeting as the G.S.R. of this group. I have enjoyed serving with all of you. We would like to thank Shelie V. as she has been voted in as our new G.S.R. Congratulations and good luck to her.
In Loving Service,
Shavett G.
We Do Recover
We Do Recover meets at 1330 Wall, in Joplin every night at 8pm and midnight on Friday and Sat. We continue to have a steady stream of newcomers and we average 50 addicts per meeting.
We had Casino Night last night it seemed to do well.
We are still below our prudent reserve so we do not have an area donation at this time. Hopefully, the funds raised from Casino Night will bring us back up to where we need to be.
In Loving Service,
Renita G.
Miracles
November 17, 2002
Hello Ozark Area,
My name is David and I am a grateful addict serving a G.S.R. for the Miracles Group. We meet weekly on Friday nights at the First United Methodist Church, located at 501 West 4th Street in Joplin, MO at 6:30 p.m. We are averaging 15 to 20 addicts per meeting. We are fully self-supporting at the present, our rent is paid, and we have everything needed to have our meeting. We have a $53.00 area donation this month. The last Friday of this month will be our first birthday/speaker meeting and Jackee C. will be sharing her story. We hope that all of you can come and fellowship, join in on the celebration of recovery and eat some cake.
We had our monthly business meeting Friday November 15, 2002 and our group talked about something that is already getting old and we are tired of hearing it. Our group wanted me to make it very clear today that we are simply a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. We are not a “Biker Meeting”, people who ride support our meeting and yes, you will see a lot of leather at our meeting. We also welcome children at our meeting we just expect parents to be responsible for their children, we have a very nice place to meet and would like to be able to continue to meet there. We are not the N.A. Nazi group!! Yes, it is true that we are very clear in our format of who we are and why we are there. We are focused on recovery the N.A. Way and not “this is how my day went”. Our group members consist of people that are core members of Narcotics Anonymous and we all support different meetings in Joplin. If you have a problem with our meeting, become a member of our group and come to our business meetings. Its funny how we can all sit in meetings and talk about how much “Unity” is so important but yet the first chance we get we tear it down. I want to apologize to the service committee and the other G.S.R.’s for the lengthy report but like I said the Miracles Group felt that this all needed to be said.
In Loving Service,
David B.
Point of Turning
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 Open/Non-smoking
Grown from 6 people to an average of 14/15
Jenny C.
Note: Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm on the first floor of the Community Bldg., El Dorado Springs
15 min. Break
Reopen with the Service Prayer
The basket was given to Fifth Tradition for use of the building.
Sharing Session:
Why the Campvention Chair was not present at Region again? Her resume still needs to be voted on.
Why are there two separate bank accounts open with money in them from Campvention? They are for this year and the year before, they are supposed to be cleared up.
How and when to nominate Campvention Chair.
Discussion about the first Regional motion. That it is the result of the Campvention Chair not attending the Regional Business meetings.
Budget Spending: Can we afford the services we provide as an Area? Consensus: yes.
Old Business:
Do we want the Literature Review Chair to attend the Interim meetings? Consensus: yes, Interims are service oriented. Only to use one hotel room.
Why is AWAM's money a budget? In case, a function loses money or theft.
Moved, 2nded and approved to accept all the Area Budgets as printed in the October OASC minutes.
The 2nded motion, “That the RSC have ready the information proposal to become a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation by the April 2003 RSC meeting.” was approved.
The 2nded motion, “That the Regional PI subcommittee develop a regional website.” was approved.
The 2nded motion, “for the HOLP to be an AWAM function.”; failed.
The 2nded motion, “to waive prior Area Service experience for Deanna J.” was withdrawn.
Deanna J. was not present at the OASC, therefore no election for HOLP 2003 Chair was held.
15 min. Break
Reopen with the Service Prayer
New Business:
Doug B. nominated and 2nded as HOLP 2003 Chair. Take back to groups for a vote.
Moved, 2nded and approved to waive the clean time requirement.
Moved to table election for HOLP 2003 Chair to groups and to close nominations and vote on HOLP 2003 Chair at the December OASC.
Resume:
Doug B., Clean Date 2/2000
Prior ASC Service
Full term as Vice-Chair
Full term as Chair
Full term as ASC Secretary
Present service at group level as GSR for the But Do It Group
I’ve been the “garbage man for the picnic for the last few years, and have coordinated the setting up and daily maintenance of the picnic site.
Have been active on the HOLP subcommittee by attending all meetings for the past two years.
I am stepping up for this position so that we can begin to implement the steps necessary to put on next year’s picnic.
Discussion: Creating an ad hoc committee to put flyer together and conduct other business as the HOLP committee, before the January Regional Business meeting.
Moved, 2nded and approved to have OASC Chair appoint person to act as HOLP 2003 Committee Chair until one is elected.
Chair appoints Doug B.
Discussion: Having AWAM and HOLP2003 Committee hold joint meetings.
Joint
theme and artwork contest opened for HOLP2003. Entries must be submitted
by the 3rd Saturday in December. If you cannot draw, just a
sketch with the general idea will be ok.
Discussion: The New Years Eve function.
Rob G. nominated and 2nded as AWAM Chair.
Moved, 2nded and approved to close nominations.
Moved, 2nded and approved to vote on AWAM Chair.
Rob G. elected as AWAM chair.
Resume:
My name is Robert Gilstrap, my clean date is 10-3-00. I wish to be nominated for Activities Ways and Means Chairperson.
My recovery experience in the past is GSR for the But Do It Group of Joplin. I wasn’t able to complete my term for my work schedule.
I was also vice-chair for AWAM. I have a NA sponsor and work NA steps.
I am interested in AWAM to do my part to put on exciting functions for all of the addicts that attend. I am looking forward to serving the function.
I.L.S., Rob G.
Dale S. nominated and 2nded as OASC Vice-Chair. Tabled to groups. Take back to groups for a vote.
Resume:
My name is Dale S.; my cleandate is Aug. 28 1996. Since I’ve been clean, I’ve been H&I Chair for 17 months, AWAM chair for 13 months. I was Sec. For SMRCNA 15 for 19 months. I’ve been active on the phoneline for 3yrs. Also was Activities Chair for 5th Tradition for 4 yrs. I work NA steps with an NA sponsor.
In Loving Service.
Discussion: Should AWAM have sold the chili at the Chili Cook off?
Discussion: When, where and how should the subcommittees meet?
Next Regional business meeting moved to January 18, 2003.
January OASC moved to January 26, 2003.
Subcommittees, except PI, are meeting at 1330 Wall at 3pm, the Saturday before the OASC.
Nominations are open for the following positions:
Vice-Chair
Outreach Chair
How It Works and Why to host next month’s OASC meeting at 315 Grand, Nevada, MO, on December 15, 2002, 2:00pm
(Take Highway 71 to the Highland Exit and go west, then turn left on Washington, and left again on Grand St.)
Motion to close and 2nded. Meeting closed with the We version of the Serenity Prayer.