OASC July  2006

 

Ozark Area met at:  We Do Recover, 1330 S. Wall, Joplin, MO 64801

Meeting opened at 2:00 pm with Serenity Prayer:  Twelve Traditions and Twelve concepts read.

Officers present:  Chair, Kenny C., Vice Chair, Shellie V., Secretary, Allen L., Treasurer, Jackee C., RCM, Dale S., Ad-Hoc, David B.

Officers absent:  No

Offices vacant:  RCM Alt, Outreach, Lit Review

Subcommittee Chairs present:  H&I, Mark J., AASC, Renita G., P.I., Bruce A.

Subcommittee Chairs absent:  No

Subcommittee Chairs vacant:  No

Groups present:  But Do It, Fifth Tradition, Miracles, Survivors, We Do Recover.

Groups absent:  Spiritual Principles (2)

Groups Inactive:  Butterflies are Free (3)

Quorum:  Yes

Recognition of new Groups:  Flynn M. Carthage, meeting name not chosen

Additions or corrections to last month’s minutes:  No,

Corrections to the July 2006 OASC minutes before they can be approved.  Two additions

 

Motion to have David B. create a flier concerning the move of the HOLP need to finished by starting that the motions were seconded and passed.

 

Groups need to vote on this.  Motion to make web sit coordinator a sub committee of OASC – tabled to groups for discussion.  Please bring your original July OASC minutes to the September 17th OASC meeting.  It was suggested by the GSR who made the motion to have this motion documented in the month it was made.  Although July 2006 minutes have been corrected to reflect this motion, the motion is noted in the August 2006 minutes to be voted on by each group.

Motion to approve:  2nd, passed

Additions or corrections to the Agenda:  No

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Chair:  Hello Ozark Area.

I don’t have much to report this month.  The ad-hoc committee is looking into the move for the High on Life Picnic and everyone is keeping on top of their jobs in the different service committees.  I want to thank all of you for the diligent work you have done.

 

ILS

Kenny C.

 

Vice-Chair:  Greetings OASC:

This past month I attended meetings at several different Joplin groups.  NA is alive and well in Joplin!  Yesterday I attended subcommittee meetings at WDR from 1:45pm – 5:15pm.  9 addicts attended the PI subcommittee meeting.  15 addicts attended the AASC subcommittee meeting.  And 13 addicts attended the H&I subcommittee meeting.  Lots of things are getting done in our area.  The groups and subcommittees seem to be strong and growing.  Thank you for allowing me to be of service.

 

ILS – Shelie V., OASC Vice Chair

 

Secretary:  Hello OASC

I would like to say that my job has been much easier this past year because each of you that are in a service position at the AREA level have been patient with me and I expect this position to run smoother this coming year with you help, patience, and consideration.  I want to thank each of you for your support since I have been area secretary.  I have all of the past and current area minutes dated beginning June 2005 to present, all of the guidelines for the sub-committees, and some misc. information on my computer, If you are missing anything and would like a copy get with me and I will make sure you get what you need.

 

In Loving Service

Allen L.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasurer: 

Ozark Area Treasurer’s Report

JULY 2006

(Meeting Of June 25, 2006)

 

Balance                                  $  336.43                                 Balance ending June 25th area report

 

Total Deposits                      $  310.00                                 Donations and credits given in June 25th

                                                                                                                Meeting.

Total Expenses                     $  390.91                                 Expenses since June 25th report and

                                                                                                                Last meeting.

Current Balance                    $  255.52                                 Balance as of July 16, 2006 meeting

 

DONATIONS                                                                                       EXPENSES

 

Spiritual Principles               $   50.00                                                  $   25.11  Allen L./Secty #8

We Do Recover                    $  100.00                                 $  170.35  Best Western/Reg. Rms/#1450

                                                                                                                $    22.00  Crowder College/Schs./#1451

GROUP DONATIONS         $  150.00                                 $    60.00  Bruce A./Reg. Mil./#1452

                                                                                                                $    54.95  Freedom Voice/#1453

AASC                                    $  160.00                                 $    46.80  Joplin Globe/#1454

                                                                                                                $    10.70  Dale S./Reim.Reg.Rms/#1455

TOTAL DONATIONS        $  310.00                                 $      1.00  Bank Service Chgs.

 

                                                                                                                $  390.91  TOTAL EXPENSES

Funds collected in basket for Survivor’s was $  11.00

Thank you Survivor’s for hosting area meeting.

 

In Loving Service

Jackee C.

Treasurer

 

RCM:  RCM Report, Hello ASC,

First of all, I would like to thank the Area for electing me as your RCM Region is always a GREAT learning experience.

1st of all as some of you know my RCM reports can be dind of long, so if there’s no objections I’ll give my report in 2 parts. (1) this month and the rest next month after I receive my Regional Min.  his month I’ll report on Area reports, Open Forum, Old, and New Business.  Next month will be the RD report, and Subcommittee reports.  ea report:  Some Area’s express concerns of where their Area donations were going, not all Area’s donate quarterly, some donate monthly, and they have been told in the past they could send their money to the RSO and they would get it to the Treasurer.  There were mistakes made at first by a Area by making the check out to the RSO instead of the RSC, but even after the mistake was corrected their donations are still not going to the RSC.  Some suggestions made were a Bank Lock Box to send donations to.  This was made into a Open Forum topic.  Open Forum:  In Open Forum it was decided for the Treasurer to look in to a Lock Box for the Regional Account, also a topic brought which always seems to come up is Fellowship Development.  What to do?  Some suggestion made were maybe ask NAWS News or the NA Way, and just so happens the NA Way had a story on what to do, also the RD gave us a report she was given at WSC called a Area Planning Tool that gives suggestions on how to get where you want to be as a Area. The only Old Business was the Election of Trusted Servants, everyone passed we voted on except Gina W. for RDA, RDA went to Kristin D.   New Business theres was a motion made: Motion 07090601 To except the Resort at Fort Arrowhead Contract for a meeting place for 2007 with the second set of meeting dates.  Which was voted on and Passed.

 

Service with a SMILE

Dale S.

Ozark Area RCM

RCM Alternate:

 

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Hello OASC

Everything is in motion to finalize the move for the HOLP.  I have spoke with Orleans Trail at Stockton and we are on the calendar for the year of 2007.  They are very exicited about having us there for our event.  I will produce a flyer to be at the 2006 HOLP to let everyone know that it is moving for 2007.  I will also stay as involved in this process as the OASC see’s fit.

 

ILS,

David B.

 

AASC Report to OASC

AASC met Sat., July 15, at We Do Recover with about 12 addicts attending.  This was the final meeting before the Picnic.  Much was covered and at this time everything seems to be coming along well and on schedule.

The speakers are Pam M. from Joplin on Fri. night, Bill W., from Joplin on Sat. afternoon, Nancy N. from Hollywood, FL. And Tom G, for Sun. morning with John M, as a backup incase Tom is not able to speak.  Workshops are “Importance of a Home Group”, hosted by Miracles and “Atmosphere of Recovery” hosted by We Do Recover.

We will be having addicts tie dying their own t-shirts at the picnic.  We will do the Fri. evening and Sat. morning.  There will be a jam session on Sat. around noon and all the regular activities.

 

$ 1,252.55               June 24th                 Checking Balance

 

Deposits

 

$    287.00 Regs. $  48.00/ Merchandise            $239.00

$    270.00 Regs. $ 128.00/ Merchandise           $142.00

 

Expenses

$    591.19  Sugar Creek / Cups

 

$1,218.36  Current Balance As Of July 15, 2006

 

In loving service

Renita G.

 

Hello Area

I went to Regionals last week and we had a good turn out from here.  We talked a little about having a Regional Learning Day.  Not much else to report.

 

H&I met July 15th at 4pm.  We had 12 addicts there.  Mac County is doing good, Laffayette house, Jackie C. is doing the 2nd Thursday.  All others are being Met.  Ozark center is good.  I would like to thank the Women who took a meeting in Jasper County Jail last Tuesday.  We now have a new Liaison for the women side, Pam M.  Thank you.  The mens side is doing fine.  Alan F. is going to meet with the Jail after the HOLP about a better way of getting people cleared.

 

ILS

Mark J.

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Ozark Area

P.I. met on 7-14-06 at WDR.  Their were 9 addicts attending.  We are having a pizza and pop flyer day on 7-22-06 at WDR at 1:30pm.  Every one is welcome, no clean time requirement needed.  I have flyers for each groups.  I also have an information sheet for each group to fill out for future functions and retun to me on or before the next Area business meeting if you want it on our web site.  Our phone line is doing well.  We had 39 cals last month.

Our Vice Chair and myself attend Region on 7-8-06 in Jefferson city.  I have no Region report for the second time in a row.  Their has been personal or health problems with the Regional P.I. Chair.  The new Regional P.I. chair which is Randall T.  We discussed the 1-800 Regional phone lin e which nothing has been done in the last 6 months on it.  We discussed the Regional meeting Directory.  Cory the Regional Web master has been terminated due to not fulfilling his contract.  The Regional P.I. will be attending the national conference of criminal behavior and addiction in St. Louis on September 17th – 20th.  We discussed other events.  Area reports were given and we discussed goals for the next year.  I would like to apologize to the area for my absence last month, due to personal problems.  My term will be up in October.  Nominations will be open next month.  The next regional P.I. meeting has been changed to 12:00pm

 

In Loving Service

Bruce A.

 

GROUPE REPORTS:

 

Hello Ozark Area,

But Do It meets Wed nights at 1502 Michigan in the basement of building 2 at 6:30pm with 20 to 25 addicts in attendance.  All meetings are closed meetings except the the last Wed of the month which is opened for Birthday Night, and our business meetings are the Wed before Area.  We have a $108.90 Donation for Area.

 

Service with a SMILE

Tate H.

GSR But Do It

 

Hello Ozark Area

5th Tradition group meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm at the HOLC.  Our attendance averages 10 to 25 addicts and others.  We look forward to see you on Tuesdays.

 

In Loving Service

Wyatt G.

 

Greetings Ozark Area,

The Miracles group is doing well.  We’re averaging 30-40 apm.  Our campout is progressing well.  We hope to see everyone there for some NA Fun in the Sun.  Also we have a donation for Area of $33.04.  Due to the Picnic, We’ve moved up our Birthday night to 3rd Friday, the 21st.  We’ll be celebrating 14 years.

 

ILS

Lynn L.

 

Greetings Ozark Area,

The survivors group meets at 618 Jackson in Joplin, Monday through Saturday at noon and Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:30pm.  Our evening meetings are extremely popular, we thank everyone for their support!  The function we had last night was incredible!  The support from the Area was unbelievable!  The funds raised will help up greatly to get out of debt, but unfortunately we are still under our prudent reserve, so no donation for area this month

 

In Loving Service

Shavett G.

 

Hello Ozark Area,

We Do Recover meets at 1330 Wall, 7 days a week at 8pm.  All meetings are open.  All meetings are smoking except 2nd and last Friday of the month.  This July our Birthday meeting will be held on the 1st Friday of the month of August due to the High On Life Picnic.  Our group has plans to do a function on August 19th more will be revealed.  We Do Recover has a group donation of $40.50

 

In Loving Service

Suzanne S.

 

SHARING SESSION:

 

Dale, sub-committee, doing review on basic text stories, they will have the information in August, and do workshops, maybe at Miracles campout.

 

Bruce, contact Bucksaw at least one week before we get there.  The area will do its best to convey our gratitude for their help at Bucksaw resort.  Motion for Pam M. to set with them and talk about our upcoming move before they hear it from someone else.

 

15 MINUTE BREAK:

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Nominations for H&I.  Motion to close nominations, 2nd , passed

Vote:  Passed.   Steve was elected

 

Nominations for Secretary, Motion to close nominations, 2nd, passed

Vote:  Passed.   Allen L was re-elected

 

Motion to move HOLP to Stockton, Passed

 

Discussion for the web-master guidelines off of PI sub-committee.  Shavett is asking why there is no contact information, and what is the cost.  Cost is 95.40 per year, and originally it was agreed that Debra does not have to attend the sub-committee meetings. 

 

Motion to have Nebraska flier removed, 2nd , passed.  Bruce is going to take care of this.

Discussion to have GSR  email addresses on the internet.  Don’t do it right now. There is going to more discussion.  Shellie has said the  PI guidelines does not state anything about a web-side guidelines.

 

Web-master took over roughly in 2003.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Enter the motion about web-master.  We do need to have further discussion on how we want to do this.  Renita states that do we really have the money to pay someone to work the web-site, when we can not afford literature.    Bruce has said to invite Debra also Pam M. to our Area Meeting have her here for any questions OASC before we make any discussions.  It has been suggested that all GSR’s write down all of the questions they may have.  Jackee has said that Debra did not fail in anything.  It was what the committee approved the about changes.  Lynn suggest that all of this needs to be tabled until next month, 2nd , passed.

 

Anyone can make a motion but a GSR has to second.  It used to be an honor to be in a service position. 

 

New Group voted in approved.  The carthage group.  They do not have a name for their group yet.

 

Motion from Lynn 2nd, To change Area Elections to simplify the voting. Ie, sub-Committee Chairs in May, Administrative in October.

 

Motion: 2nd to have David B. make up a flier stating the HOLP will be moved to Stockton Lake.  Pam M. has volunteered to talk to Bucksaw about the move before they hear a different way. Thank you Pam M. for volunteering.

 

Motion to close 2nd

 NEXT MONTH’S MEETING TO BE HELD AT:  5th Tradition on the 20th of August, at 2pm