OASC met at 618 Jackson, Joplin, Mo on October 12, 2003
Hosted by Survivors Group.
Meeting opened at 2:09pm with Serenity Prayer. Twelve Traditions and Twelve concepts read.
Roll Call: Officers present: Chair (Wendy A.), Vice Chair (Dale S.), Treasurer (Jackee C.), RCM (Steve H), and Secretary (Verna S.) Offices Vacant: Alt RCM.
Subcommittee Chairs present: PI (rep by Linda Q), AWAM (Sandee A.), H&I (Alan F.), HOLP (Nancy M.), and Lit. Rev. (Darlene L.)
Groups represented: But Do It, Just For Today, Miracles, Spiritual Principles, Together in Unity, We Do Recover, Never Alone and Survivors. Groups absent: 5th Tradition and Butterflies are Free.
Quorum established
Corrections/additions to July Minutes: It was decided that the old and new business part of September Minutes did not reflect the business of the meeting. Motion to produce a new listing of Old and New Business for ASC approval. – Seconded / Passed
Administrative Reports: Chair: Hello Ozark Area, I want to thank everyone for the honor of serving as Chair. I have learned a lot about service and as well a lot about me. As I continue on my road to recovery I will most certainly remember what I have been taught here- good, bad and indifferent. I will always remember the addict who still suffers and the people who give up their time to do service. In loving Service, Wendy A.
Vice-Chair - Dale S. No written report.
Treasurer - Jackee C. Ozark Area Treasurer's Report October (Meeting of September 21, 2003)
Balance................$3053.08 Balance ending September 21 2003 (see previous report)
Total Deposits......$232.44 Donations and credits given in September 21st meeting
Total Expenses....$216.26 Expenses since September 21, 2003 report and last meeting
Current Balance…$3069.26 Balance as of October 12, 2003 meeting.
BREAKDOWNS
DONATIONS EXPENSES
Miracles $72.44 $38.00 USPO #1275 PO Box annual renewal/ Treasurer
Spiritual Principles $40.00 $19.75 AT & T #1276
Together In Unity $100.00 $90.00 Joplin Answ. Ser. #1277
Butterflies are Free $20.00 $46.80 Joplin Globe #1278
GROUP DONATIONS $232.44 $20.71 SoWestern Bell #1279
$1.00 Monthly Service Charge
Total deposits $232.44 $216.26 TOTAL EXPENSES
Funds of $13.03 were collected at area meeting for Survivors Group. Thank you to Survivors Group for hosting area. ILS, Jackee C.
Secretary - Verna Hello Area, I’m Verna. Due to some circumstances, I’m going to have to resign from Area Secretary. I’m grateful to have served the position for as long as I have. Thank you, Verna
RCM – Steve H. no written report
Subcommittee Reports:
AWAM -- Hello Ozark Area; I’m Sandee, AWAM Chair. This is my last month as AWAM chair. I am not re-upping for the position due to my health. This month I did check on the building for the Galena Sr. Citizen Center that will be open for the date of November 15th for the Chili Cook Off. Itt has been a pleasure serving as AWAM Chair this term. In Loving Service, Sandee A.
Hospitals and Institutions – October11, 2003: Ozark Area H&I Subcommittee Report
Ozark Area H&I Subcommittee is thriving and carrying the message-Rock on!!!!!
We opened our Subcom meeting promptly—5 minutes late.
In the spirit of cooperation with AWAM, we first discussed timeslot for our workshop at the annual Chili Cook-off Function November 15th at the Galena Senior Citizen Center. Workshop 4:30-6:00 pm; look for the fliers that will circulate.
No response from either Newton or MacDonald Counties in reference to Subcom letters sent last month.
H&I (what is the message) t-shirts available upon order. Black with white lettering, white with red lettering, blue with white lettering. Short sleeved T’s as of now. Discussed long-sleeved T’s for next order and tank tops around spring.
Subcom chair expressed concern in reference to an instance in which a meeting was carried in by a single member. At this point, Subcom discussed proper protocol and Do’s and Don’ts.
Bill W. appointed as liaison for House of Hope.
Chair to take to Regionals a question of sexual preference and its ramifications in presentations brought to same-sex treatment centers. Subcom discussed remembering what our purpose is. (Chair realizes the havoc this one point will create, but when a question is brought to him, it is his duty to address it.)
Chair informed all chairpersons and liaisons that it is their responsibility to maintain a positive productive flow in their meetings.
Next H&I Subcom meeting November Saturday before Ozark Area. In loving service, Alan F. Ozark Area H&I Chair
Literature Review - Darlene L. Greetings, Lit Rev is recieving items for the next edition of the Spiritual Growth newsletter. Keep those stories and anniversaries coming. We still have room for more. Lit Rev is meeting again on Oct 30, 2003 @ 6:00pm at We Do Recover. There are flyers out about what the newsletter needs. Have not ordered Sponsorship info yet. I had planned to just pay for it myself and get reimbursed but bills, bills, bills. I am so sorry for this, especially after all the discussion we had at the last OASC. I will need to get a check today for the 5 copies we requested and I'll get that to NAWS this week. ILS, Darlene L
Public Information – report by Linda Q - The PI Subcommittee met on October 11th at We Do Recover. 12 addicts attended. The meeting schedules are printed. Linda Q. reimbursed Debra B. $7.50 for printing costs. The subcommittee went over and approved web-site and web-site coordinator guidelines and approved them for submission to Area for approval to add to the PI guidelines. PI will meet the Saturday before Area at 4pm at We Do Recover. In loving service, Linda Q.
HOLP – Nancy M. Hello Ozark Area, The HOLP meeting went great. I have some pre-registration flyers to give to the groups. If you pre-register and buy merchandise, you get a discount but you can’t pick it up until the picnic. Hopefully we’ll be able to order long sleeve and shirts and sweatshirts soon. Subcommittees can schedule their own workshop at HOLP. Also, groups be thinking about if they want to do a workshop. Send speaker tapes or submit names to Linda Q. Spent 8.81 on 150 flyers. Thanks to all those who attended. In Loving Service, Nancy M.
15 minute Recess
Group Reports:
But Do It Hello Ozark Area, But Do It continues to have steady attendance. We’ve had between 8-12 addicts and have been fortunate lately to have some newcomers attend and share with us. We meet @ 6:30 on Wednesday in the Oak Meadows Apartments Building 2, in the basement. Thanks to all who attended our 4th annual “Can’t Put a Price on Recovery” picnic We have a $170.00 donation to the area. ILS, Doug B.
5th Tradition absent
Just for Today Hello Ozark Area. Just For Today meets noon-1:00 pm every Monday and Friday. We still have 8-12 addicts per meeting. We are located at 2015 Jefferson, Neosho, MO. We could use support, if any one would like to attend. And once again we don’t have an area donation. Thank you, Aaron, addict.
Miracles Hello Ozark Area, Miracles Group meets on Tuesday October 14th at 8:00 pm our first closed meeting, and Fridays at 6:30, located at The First Methodist Church at 501 W. 4th, at the east entrance door of the church on Byers. Our attendance is steady, and we are fully self-supporting. On December 6 we’re going to have a free function. More will be revealed. We have an area donation of 106 dollars, also would like to remind everyone that we are starting Tuesday night closed meeting at same location this coming Tuesday. ILS, Jeff B.
Spiritual Principles Hello Ozark Area, Spiritual Principles is doing well, 15-20 addicts. We are still located at 618 Jackson and meet every Sunday at 9:30 am. We are an open meeting of Narcotics Anonymous. We have no donation at this time. I.L.S., Chyrs. C.
Survivors Greetings Area; Survivors meets Monday-Saturday at noon at 618 Jackson in Joplin, MO. Our meetings are thriving. Old timers hang around, newcomers active and releasers return.
Our rent is paid, meeting attendance is good and Literature remains to be stocked.
Survivors is honored to be hosting this month’s Area. Due to a family crisis, Alan is helping me host today and my cell phone will remain on during this meeting. I apologize before hand if I have to leave early. In loving service, Shelie Vaughan-GSR
Together in Unity Hello Ozark Area; The Together In Unity group meets every night at 8:00 pm at 427 N. Cedar in Nevada, MO. Birthday Night is celebrated the last Sunday of the month. Attendance is averaging 10-15 addicts. The group did vote to give area a 20 dollar donation this month but was unable to get a check from the treasurer, so we will add this 20 on to our next month’s donation. In Loving Service, Cara D.
We Do Recover Hello Ozark Area; We Do Recover meets at 1330 Wall in Joplin. Closed meetings are Tuesday and Thurs. at 8 pm. Fri. and Sat. at midnight. Open meetings are Sun, Mon, Wed. and Sat. at 8 pm. Our business meeting is the first Sunday of the month at 3 pm. Speaker night is the second Friday of the month at 8 pm. Birthday night is the last Friday of the month at 8 pm. We host the treatment centers and have several newcomers. Our meeting attendance average is 60-70 addicts. We are having a function November 8th; Casino Night. Flyers will be out soon. We have an Area donation of 66 dollars. Thanks, Bruce A.
Butterflies are Free absent
Never Alone Good Afternoon Area, The Never Alone Group is located at 405 7th St. We conduct our meetings in the basement of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Our meetings are held on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm. All of our meetings are closed except the last Tuesday of each month which is also when we hold Birthdays for our group, that meeting is open to all. Our group business meeting is the first Tuesday of each month following our regular meeting. Our meetings are non-smoking; we are also handicapped accessible. This month we have Kit D. who will be celebrating 2 years, so come and join us and enjoy cake and ice cream and camaraderie, join us if you can. GSR Trusted Servant for the Never Alone Group. Respectfully, Danny H.
The basket donation of $20.75 was given to Together in Unity Group for costs incurred by hosting the ASC meeting.
Sharing Session: much discussion regarding “prudent reserve”, fictional budget numbers, and donations to the RSC. P.I and H & I are concerned that literature orders made once a year (after High on Life Picnic), don’t reflect the actual needs of the subcommittee.
Old Business:
Election of Dale S. to Area Chair - Passes
Election of Mike S. to Area Vice Chair - Passes
Election of Jackee C. to Area Treasurer – Passes
Elections for P.I., Literature Review, and AWAM tabled since the groups did not get a chance to read resumes.
Motion to amend ASC Guideline 11.2 to read: 11.2 Prudent Reserve shall be evaluated annually and adjusted to reflect the ASC’s current service obligations, including:
a) twice the amount of month to month bills (phoneline, bank charges, etc.)
b) One month’s Administrative officers’ expenses
c) 10% of approved subcommittee budgets. Motion Fails
Ad-Hoc for Guideline update: compiled a list of changes- submitted to the ASC for perusal. Will submit a draft after the Annual Meeting (when further changes are expected).
New Business:
Nominations open for RCM-Alternate.
Motion to amend ASC Guideline 11.2 to read:
11.2 Prudent Reserve shall be evaluated annually and adjusted to reflect the ASC’s current service obligations, and shall be no more than 25% of approved Administrative and Subcommittee budgets. 2nd, tabled to groups
Motion: Since the ASC now has a website, the ASC Guideline amendment of February 2003 that reads: to assign to the Secretary duties the responsibility to update the Regions website. should be rescinded – 2nd, tabled to groups
Motion: that cleantime requirements for AWAM be changed to 2 years clean. - 2nd, tabled to groups
Next ASC hosted by WDR at 2:00pm November 23rd 1330 Wall, Joplin, MO Meeting adjourned around 5ish. ILS, Doug B.
Corrections to September ASC Minutes:
OLD BUSINESS:
LITERTURE REVIEW- MOTIONED FOR 5 COPIES OF SPONSORSHIP BOOKS. 2ND, PASSED.
C.A.R. WORKSHOP- DATE AND PLACE-MAR.13TH AND 14TH 2004 - TABLED TO GROUPS.
MOTION: TO REMOVE DARLENE FROM LITERTURE REVIEW. - Fails
MOTION: TO WAIVE CLEAN TIME REQUIREMENT FOR RCM ALT.- Fails
NEW BUSINESS;
MOTION TO provide the Groups with a copy of the Conference Agenda Report as soon as they are available. 2nd, tabled to groups.
MOTION: TO AMEND ASC Guideline 11.2 to read: 11.2 Prudent Reserve shall be evaluated annually and adjusted to reflect the ASC’s current service obligations, including:
a) twice the amount of month to month bills (phoneline, bank charges, etc.)
b) One month’s Administrative officers’ expenses
c) 10% of approved subcommittee budgets. 2ND, TABLED TO GROUPS
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