DISTRICT 12 MINUTES

FEBRUARY 15, 2004

Frank G. Dist. Sec.

Janet M. Intergroup

Larry M. Intergroup

Emily S. Tues. Night Newcomers

Rod W. Early Bird

Nate C. Tuesday Promises

Stan H. Three Guys Group

Reuben L. Nitty Gritty

Art B. Friday Night Fellowship

Gustodio L. Joy of Living

Matt B. Cellar Dwellers

Kieran G. Cellar Dwellers

Jeff R. Cellar Dwellers

Troy F. Oasis Group

Robert R. Dist. Treas./One Step At A Time

Gil T. Treatment Comm.

Larry H. Lonely Hearts

Charlie S. Grapevine

Charlie S. opened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer and a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Secretary Frank G. presented last month's minutes. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer Robert R. presented the treasurer's report.

BALANCE 1/17/04 2114.06

1/18/04 Frank G. Secretary Expenses -7.77

1/18/04 G.S.O. Corrections Yearly Disbursement -200.00

1/18/04 Kinko's Event Expense -6.31

1/30/04 Service Charge Bank Charge -2.00

2/2/04 Feb.-Mar. (Game Night) Rent -105.00

2/7/04 County Market Event Expense -32.80

2/13/04 (Deposit) Fri Night Bondville Group Donation 60.00

Tues. Night Mahomet Group Group Donation 100.00

Game Night Event Revenue 50.00

TOTAL 1/18/04-2/13/04 -143.88

BALANCE 2/13/04 1970.18

TOTAL INFLOWS 210.00

TOTAL OUTFLOWS -353.88

Accepted unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS

GRAPEVINE—weather has kept Charlie from getting to some meetings to share the Grapevine but hopes to get to those meetings this month. The Grapevine has two new books out: Thank You For Sharing and Spiritual Awakenings at $7.50 each. Need to push The Grapevine subscriptions, and will set up meetings with groups.

TREATMENT FACILITIES—committee will meet Saturday (meets every third Saturday). Kelly, Josh and Gil met with Mike at the Pavilion on Tuesday February 10 th to discuss what they expect from the committee in orientation meetings and what can actually be provided. Issues like whether no-alcoholic family members can or should attend were talked about. Committee also discussed the idea of restarting a Bridge the Gap meeting on a once per month basis. Meeting was productive and committee members will be talking at Saturday meeting about how they want to proceed with the meetings held at the Pavilion. Point of clarification: the TFC organized meetings in the treatment facilities ARE NOT regular AA meetings (such as Saturday and Sunday evenings at Prairie Center, Wednesday at Pavilion) but are instead informational presentation and panel discussions about what AA is, and isn't, and how to get hooked up. Committee is not involved in the regular AA meetings at the facilities. Gil will bring up the question raised at District about Hour House in Charleston at the committee meeting.

PI/CPC—no report.

CORRECTIONS—no report.

EVENTS—game night was February 7 th ; 15 people were in attendance. $64.11 in expenses; $50.00 in revenues. Committee discussed May 15 th dance and panel discussion (with the topic to be Service, Recovery and Unity), a picnic June 12 th in Tuscola and a July 4 th picnic.

INTERGROUP—Intergroup need financial support from AA groups; currently is operating in the red. New Member Packets are available at $1.00 each.

GSR REPORTS

THREE GUYS GROUP—attendance is still steady at 10 to 15 each week. This is an open AA meeting; officers are in place. Group is doing well financially. The group is working on getting AA information to the local police station and to area churches.

LONELY HEARTS—rent is paid; group is building prudent reserve. Speaker meeting is held the third Saturday of each month; is also providing 459s. Second meeting of the month has been changed to a concept meeting.

JOY OF LIVING—attendance is averaging 25 people weekly. One new member added to core membership. Group sent a member to see what help is wanted and/or needed at Intergroup so that group can decide whether or not to lend support. Group also wants to know if District's Events Committee is really necessary. Group has replenished its supply of sobriety medallions. Group has money in its treasury and will disburse in the following weeks. Literature is self-supporting, and has both books and money. Representative contacted Jim H. to tell him the group will buy about $400.00 in soft-cover Big Books to supply the Correction Facilities Committee. Group selected people to cover the services for next month.

TUSCOLA MONDAY NIGHT GROUP—attendance is steady at 20 to 30 people. Five volunteer names were sent in for the phone list. Everything is going well.

MONDAY NIGHT CELLAR DWELLERS—attendance remains at 30 to 35 depending on the speaker for the second Tuesday of the month. Prudent reserve stands at $186 for rent and needed literature.

FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP—attendance runs above 40 people; Prairie Center inpatients in attendance. Prudent reserve is back up. Group is no longer holding a speaker meeting.

TUESDAY NIGHT NEWCOMERS—group remains slightly over prudent reserve. Attendance is stable.

ONE STEP AT A TIME—attendance has varied between 15 and 40. Mark G. has given three leads; he is doing a great job. Since Paula hasn't been heard from, the group may ask someone else. Group is doing well financially. After dispersing and ordering literature, group has a $300 excess. Since it has been found that the group has been in existence for 20 years, the idea of a 20 th anniversary picnic is being discussed. Will be further discussed under new business this month. Group voted at last business meeting to finish group inventory questions after our business meetings, one question per business meeting. Hope to have group inventory done by next year.

OASIS GROUP—meets Tuesday and Friday at noon at the St. Andrews Campus Lutheran Center at Wright and Chalmers Streets. Group has approximately ten core members. It is still a closed meeting. Attendance has waned somewhat since the weather turned cold but still is fairly well attended. The meeting is round-robin style and also carries literature and pamphlets. Friday midnight meeting no longer exists.

EARLY BIRD—monthly business meeting was held February 6 th . Group is going through a small transition at this time but all is going well. Group will disburse quarterly to the four entities as outlined in the service manual. The Early Bird took a group inventory to see how well it has been carrying the message and feels it's doing well. Group is keeping its literature stocked and on hand. Rod Wyckoff was elected as the new G.S.R. The Early Bird meets at 718 S. Randolph in the garage, 7 day a week, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

THREE GUYS GROUP—attendance is still steady at 10 to 15 each week. Meeting is open; officers are in place. Group is doing financially well. Group is working on getting AA information to the local police and area churches.

LONELY HEARTS—rent is paid; group is building prudent reserve. Speaker meeting held on the third Saturday; 459s being provided. Second meeting of the month has changed to a concept meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Chairperson is needed for Corrections Committee.

Charlie S. reminded the group that District 12 still needed an Alternate DCM. Frank G. nominated Stan H., who accepted. Nomination was accepted, and Stan H. was unanimously voted in as Alternate DCM.

NEW BUSINESS

Gustodio L. of Joy Of Living group suggested more group input on District 12 events. Discussion followed. Events chair Robert R. explained that the committee is here to help make District 12 move visible. Events Committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. before the next District meeting. Charlie S. suggested anyone with input on events meet with Robert R. next month.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 AT 2:00 P.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 S. RANDOLPH ST. , CHAMPAIGN .

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES

MARCH 21, 2004

 

Frank G. District Sec.

Andy P. GSR, A Better Way

Stan H. GSR/alt. DCM

Stanley B. Corrections

Steve D. GSR, Nitty Gritty

Emily S. GSR, Tues. Night Newcomers

James M. past DCM, Nitty Gritty

T.J. Lund GSR, Noon Bird

Rod W. Early Bird

Gil T. Treatment

Troy F. GSR, Oasis Group

Heather T. Tuscola Mon. Night

Charlie S. Grapevine Chair.

Art B. Friday Night Fellowship

 

DCM Chris N. opened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer and a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

 

Secretary Frank G. presented the February minutes. Passed unanimously.

 

Treasurer Robert R. presented the treasurer's report. Opening balance was $1, 970.18. Ending balance for the month was $2,492.14. Passed unanimously.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

INTERGROUP-- $1339 in bank account; $90 in the black. New answering service in place with message and menu. New literature catalog available in April. See flyer for 2005 International Convention.

EVENTS— meeting today. Flyer for May 15 th event. Planning for June 12 th picnic (approximately $200); passed unanimously. Committee meets after the District 12 meeting at 3:00 p.m.

GRAPEVINE— attended two groups last month to promote the Grapevine; got three new subscriptions. Got another group lined up for next month. If you don't have subscriptions, please get one; $18 per year. I have blanks.

TREATMENT— lost one member but gained two new ones, Rodney and Chris. Committee still needs two members. Committee will explore possibility of meetings at the Hour House if a representative from Charleston can be found. Ongoing discussion concerning the Pavilion. Adding language to orientation that it is limited to alcoholics. Phone list will be updated shortly.

 

GSR REPORTS

 

FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP— attendance about 30 members per week; group is doing well.

OASIS—v oted to disburse money to Intergroup, a set percentage each month. Group decided not to purchase newcomer packets from Intergroup. The group decided on disbursement percentages and will be disbursing soon. Group now has a secretary, GSR, and a treasurer.

A BETTER WAY— attendance is up to 15-20 people per meeting. Group will hold Wiffle Ball game at West Side Park , May 15 th , Noon to 5:00 p.m.. Dealt with disruptions; group picked a GSR and alt. GSR. Discussion during meeting is limited to ten minutes. Group will monitor length and quality of individual sharing. If no one contributes then chair may add more to discussion. 120 S. Neil is remodeled and is going non-smoking as of April 1, 2004. 20-year anniversary celebration at 120 S. Neil April 10, 2004.

THREE GUYS GROUP— will hold business meeting March 24 th to address disbursements.

FRIENDS OF BILL W.— attendance is back up; group is doing well. Group needs help at jail meetings.

NITTY GRITTY— attendance is steady at 8-12. May be changing date, time and locations for meeting.

TUESDAY NIGHT NEWCOMERS— above prudent reserve, made disbursement to Intergroup. Attendance is stable but has varied from 15 to 31. Group supports District 12 Events Committee; believes that, to try to conserve money and attract more people, events should be held in other towns when feasible. Group also feels that if others are not in agreement with Events Committee, then there should be more attendance at District 12 meetings.

NOON BIRD— had first business meeting, with five attending. Meetings are growing. Saturday, March 13, 2004, largest meeting to date with 32 in attendance. Treasurer resigned March 15, 2004. Linda Z. is new treasurer. Group has restocked its books and materials: AA World Services, July 2004, some books will go back to their original prices.

EARLY BIRD— monthly business meeting was held March 6 th . Group is going through a small transition at this time but all is still going well. Group will disperse to the four entities on an equal basis as outlined in the service manual on a quarterly basis, March, June, September and December. Checks will go out for the first quarter now. The Early Bird is keeping its literature stocked and on hand. Early Bird has a solid core group of home group members of about 15 people that are actively involved in service at the group level. The Early Bird meets at 718 S. Randolph in the garage, seven days a week, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

TUSCOLA MONDAY NIGHT— attendance is at 20-30. Speaker meeting is fourth Monday of each month. Group is doing well.

ONE STEP AT A TIME— attendance has varied between 15 and 40. Prairie Center clients attended last week. Group also had newcomers attend last month, which is unusual. Mark G. fulfilled his commitment to the group. Group voted on having Peggy from the Unity meeting come and share her experience. Her leads have been enjoyed. Group is doing well financially. It voted to buy ten pocket-sized Big Books and ten soft-cover Big Books for the Corrections Committee, although they haven't been ordered yet. Group voted to have a potluck for its twentieth anniversary celebration and a speaker meeting. Flyers are available. Group finally finished its group inventory. All answers will be collected and will be put into one document for group members' records.

OLD BUSINESS

Area Assembly is June 6, 2004 at Belleville, Illinois.

NEW BUSINESS

Cost of the Big Book is up from $5.00 to $6.00 (hard cover) and is now $5.60 (soft cover).

State Conference is March 31, 2004.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2004 AT 2:00 P.M. AT FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 S. Randolph, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES

MAY 16, 2004

Chris N. DCM

Frank G. Dist. Sec.

Stan H. Alt. DCM/GSR Three Guys Group

Gil T. TFC

Charlie S. Grapevine

Richard G. Area Delegate

T.J. Lund Noon Bird

Rod W. Early Bird

Alan H. Fri. Night Fellowship

Artie B. Fri. Night Fellowship

Steve D. Nitty Gritty

Emily S. Tues. Night Newcomers

Reuben L. Nitty Gritty

Stanley B. Corrections/Friends of Bill W.

DCM Chris N. opened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer and a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Secretary Frank G. presented last month's minutes. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer Robert R. presented last month's report. Passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

EVENTS— discussed details of the June 12 th picnic.

CORRECTIONS— doing well. Tuesday and Wednesday meetings are active. Received a donation of $100 of Big Books.

GRAPEVINE— took a Grapevine display to the Charleston mini-conference April 24 th . Have been contacted about putting up a display at Soberfest 2004.Will continue to try getting to individual groups on invitation for a ten-minute lead about the Grapevine.

TREATMENT— met May 15 th . Kelly H. continues to chair committee. Chris T. is getting literature into facilities. Issues with the Pavilion have been resolved. Rodney ( rockinrodney@famvid.com , 898-7012) is the contact for volunteers who wish to participate in TFC panels. Committee meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Kelly's ( kellyhalcom@sbcglobal.net , 367-7669) place.

GSR REPORTS

NOON BIRD— doing well. Continuing as usual, no major changes at this time.

EARLY BIRD— the Early Bird held its monthly business meeting on May 1 st . Will disperse to the four entities on an equal basis as outlined in the service manual on a quarterly basis: March, June, Sept., and Dec. The Early Bird is keeping its literature stocked and on hand. The Early Bird has a solid core group of home group members of about 15 people that are actively involved in service at the group level. We have a list of members to provide to newcomers as temporary sponsors, should they so desire. The Early Bird meets at 718 S. Randolph in the garage, seven days a week, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP— attendance is approximately 40 per week, with clients attending from Prairie Center; homegroup membership at about 8. No recent changes.

NITTY GRITTY— meets Mondays at 5:30, 718 S. Randolph. Big Book, Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions study group. Steady attendance by six regular members; infrequent attendees, about four or five. Business meeting Monday following the district meeting. Group conscience concerning Archive Orientation: If the orientation incorporates displaying to our district the properly archived and compiled GSR reports, Nitty Gritty is all for it. If it is just to satisfy a curiosity or provide a history lesson, groups and members already have access to the archives. Nitty Gritty Group will begin making disbursements to those entities we've decided to support this month.

TUESDAY NIGHT NEWCOMERS-- group is above prudent reserve and will be discussing disbursements in the near future. A request to turn off cell phones during the meeting was added to the meeting format. Attendance increased over the last month.

TUSCOLA MONDAY NIGHT— group is doing well, with attendance between 20 and 30. Will take back info about treatment center and corrections participation to the group.

THREE GUYS GROUP— new treasurer was elected May 12 th . No changes; group is doing well.

ONE STEP AT A TIME— attendance, core membership have dropped. Group will make disbursements and get literature for Corrections Committee.

OASIS— format changed from round robin to open discussion. Group plans to wait on making disbursements.

NEW BUSINESS

Area Delegate Richard G. presented his report. He also passed out the GSO pamphlet, “Self-Support: Where money and spirituality mix”.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2004 AT 2:00 P.M. AT FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 S. RANDOLPH STREET, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES

JUNE 20, 2004

Chris N. DCM

Frank G. Dist. 12 Secretary

Charlie S. Grapevine Chair

Larry M. Intergroup

Janet M. Intergroup Mtg. List

Ruth D.

Reuben Nitty Gritty

Gil T. TFC rep.

Matt B. Cellar Dwellers

Ralph W. Brown Baggers, R.

Larry H. Sun. Lonely Hearts

Jack H. Three Guys

Kay S. Intergroup Lit.

Robert R. Treas./Events/GSR

Dennis O. Happy Hour, Rantoul

Troy F. Oasis Group

DCM Chris N. opened the meeting at 2:00 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer and a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Secretary Frank G. presented last month's minutes. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer Robert R. presented the treasurer's report. Beginning balance was $2,357.64; ending balance was $2776.48. Passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CORRECTIONS— no report.

TREATMENT— TFC needs support. Kelly, Angie and Gil met June 19 th ; GSRs are needed to go to their home groups and announce that the committee needs active membership. One meeting per month coordinates volunteers to lead Bridge the Gap and Orientation meetings at Pavilion, Prairie Center and Prairie Center at Killarney (one month commitment). Preliminary discussion held to include Corrections Committee on service in District 12.

GRAPEVINE— committee gave The Grapevine subscription out at the District 12 picnic. Charlie S. gave a short talk to the Early Bird group, and is open to giving a short talk on The Grapevine to any group that would contact him.

INTERGROUP— Intergroup is in need of financial support. To this end, Larry M. has written an open letter to all groups.

EVENTS— committee discussed a couple months ago about asking the district if it could purchase some durable items such as coolers, coffee pots, etc. Also, the committee would like to ask the district if it could purchase other items such as coffee, creamer, sugar, cups, etc. Committee discussed the idea of storing the items in a central location (Fellowship Hall). It also thought about having a sign-up sheet for groups that host events and would like to use the items. District would have priority over other groups. A purpose statement and short form of the concepts to be read at every district function was approved.

A service seminar for the Corrections Committee is being considered. Committee wants to ask the district if it can put this seminar on before the October district meeting. It wants to ask for a budget of $100 for literature and snacks. It thought about asking an out-of-town speaker (Mark Morgan) to come and speak about serving on the Corrections Committee.

Another panel discussion and dance for September is being considered. The details are as follows: the panel discussion will start at 7:00 p.m. on September 11 th , 2004 at the Serenity Shack in Rantoul. The topics will be sponsorship, homegroup, and DCM. Charlie from Tuscola will share his experience being DCM for our district. Alternate speakers will be available. Committee's budget is $300 for the event; this is an estimate of the costs.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

There is a vast amount of fun in the AA fellowship. Some people might be shocked at our seeming worldliness and levity but just underneath there lies a deadly earnestness and a full realization that we must put first things first and with each of us the first thing is our alcoholic problem. To drink is to die. Faith must work twenty-four hours a day in and through us or we perish. Service is a cornerstone of the AA program. District affords many service opportunities for you to exercise your right of participation. In order to set our tone for this District Event, I ask that we bow our heads in a few moments of silent prayer and meditation.

GSR REPORTS

ONE STEP AT A TIME— attendance has gone up to around 30 to 40. Group has had clients at Prairie Center attend the meeting. Jim E. finished his cycle of leads on June 10 th . Mike D. began the current cycle of leads (Steps 6 through 12) starting June 17 th . Group is in sound financial condition, and voted at the last business meeting to disburse. Percentages were changed due to Area 21 being well over their projected budget for the year. Group decided to give the extra to Intergroup and GSO. Core homegroup members have decreased to four; reason is unclear.

TUESDAY NIGHT SAVOY— group will be moving July 16 th , at the new Methodist Church at the corner of Old Church Road and Duncan Road. Flyers with a map will be available.

THREE GUYS GROUP— membership is good. Group is doing well.

CELLAR DWELLERS— attendance remains good. Speaker meeting is the second Monday of each month. Current balance is $386.68, and group will disburse July 1 st to prudent reserve. Rent is paid for next three months.

HAPPY HOUR (SERENITY SHACK)— group made disbursements. Prudent reserve is low.

OASIS GROUP— summer attendance is low (7 core members). Friday may cease while school is out. Treasurer has been out of town the past three weeks; group will disburse soon.

JOY OF LIVING— group is donating to Intergroup now. Group has two new homegroup members. $200 of literature was ordered for the Corrections Committee.

LONELY HEARTS— attendance is steady at 7 to 10 members. Group is building prudent reserve.

NOON BROWN BAGGERS— Ralph W. is new GSR. Attendance is good. Planning to talk to treasurer and find out how group is doing financially.

FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP— Alan H. is new GSR. Current membership is at 6 to 8 people. Group asked membership about subscribing to the Grapevine, and tabled it until sufficient funds are available. No other changes.

NITTY GRITTY— group meets at 5:30 at 718 S. Randolph. Format is centered around 12 Step, 12 Tradition, and Big Book. Steady attendance by ten members. Group agreed on disbursements of 50% to Intergroup, 20% to District 12, 20% to Area 21, and 10% to World Services.

MONDAY NIGHT TUSCOLA— attendance is between 30 and 35. Speaker meeting is the 4 th Monday each month. Individuals are coming from Mattoon, Charleston, Decatur and Shelbyville. Have had some newcomers and First Step meetings. Rent is paid till 2005; group will disburse next month.

TUESDAY NIGHT NEWCOMERS— attendance is averaging 30 per week. Group is above prudent reserve. There have been no changes in format. The group will be hosting a picnic July 31 st from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at AMBUCS Park in Urbana. Flyers are available.

OLD BUSINESS

Chris N. attended Area Assembly in Bellevue, Illinois.

Motion made and passed unanimously to have area archivist attend at 1:00 p.m. before August 2004 District 12 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Area Assembly for June 2005 will be held in Champaign-Urbana.

The September 12, 2004 Area Assembly will be at Tilton, Illinois at the Community Center, 201 West Fifth Street, Tilton, Illinois, 61833.

Suggestion was made to disburse to Intergroup; discussion followed. Decided to take the matter to individual groups and discuss under Old Business next month.

Corrections/Treatment Facilities Committees seminar/workshop will be held after the October 2004 District meeting. District voted to give $100 for this event.

Spring Dance Report

Expenses were $423.79; Revenues were $430.00, with a gain of $6.21. Panel was a success, with Mark G., Pete S. and Paula C. as panelists. Dance was also a success.

Tuscola Picnic Report

Expenses were $205.93; Revenues were $$256.18, with a gain of $50.25. Picnic was a success, with about 60 people attending. Speakers were from southern part of the district.

Motion was made to adjourn. Meeting closed at 4:15 p.m.NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2004 AT 2:00 P.M. AT FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 SOUTH RANDOLPH STREET, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES

July 18, 2004

Chris N. DCM

Frank G. Dist. Sec.

Alan H. Fri. Night Fellowship

Jack H. Three Guys

Charlie S. Grapevine Chair

Robert R. Treas./GSR

Reuben L. Visitor

Jerry R. Tues. Night Newcomers.

Rich W. Fresh Start

TJ L. Noon Bird

Gil T. TFC

Larry H. Lonely Hearts

Stanley B. Corrections

DCM Chris M. began the meeting at 2:00 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer and a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Secretary Frank G. presented last month's minutes. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer Robert R. presented last month's treasurer report. Starting balance was $2772.48; ending balance was 2974.73. Passed unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

TFC— is at four members. Kelly H.—chairperson. Gil T.—elected by Bondville. Michael J.—elected by Tuesday Night Savoy. Angie H.—volunteer coordinator. Rodney and Chris have dropped due to other obligations. There will be a panel on August 22 nd .

GRAPEVINE— the Area 21 was contacted about furnishing Grapevine material for The Soberfest; they agreed. We will set up a display and sell the material. Will be available for group that would like to have a Grapevine lead.

EVENTS— events committee meeting was short. Discussed speakers for our next event in Rantoul at the Serenity Shack on September 11, 2004 at 7-12 p.m. We have the speakers lined up for this event. The topics of the panel discussion are sponsorship, homegroup and DCM. We have asked the following speakers to share on their experience: Cindy from the Bondville meeting (sponsorship), Troy from Oasis meeting (homegroup), and Bob from Cellar Dwellers meeting (DCM). We have everything done except for getting a DJ. We are currently working on this. The committee will meet a week before the September 11 th event; the time and place will be set between now and then.

GSR REPORTS

SUNDAY LONELY HEARTS— attendance steady at six to eight. Group is building prudent reserve and is current on its bills.

FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP— nothing has changed. Core membership is between six and eight. Alan H. is the new GSR; Art B. is the Alt. GSR. Group discussed having Charlie come and do a lead for the Grapevine but was voted down since group has amends to make.

WEDNESDAY FRESH START (PAVILION)— attendance is consistent at over twenty per week. The meeting has been in place for some time but has recently taken steps to become a registered group. Group has a treasurer and Alt. GSR. Group is in need of mor home group members.

TUSCOLA MONDAY NIGHT— group is going strong with 30 to 35 in attendance. Disbursements were made last week. All is going well.

NOON BIRD— meetings are still going strong. Group is able at this time to send support monies to the GSO, District 12 and Intergroup. These donations will hopefully come on a quarterly basis.

ONE STEP AT A TIME— attendance is steady between 30 and 40. Prairie Center clients have been attending. Mike D. has been doing a great job with his leads. He has honored his commitment by preparing before his lead. Group appreciated his sharing his experience. Group has asked Bonnie to give the next cycle of leads. She is willing to give all 13 weeks of leads. Group has not voted on this. She will start on August 5, 2004. Group is doing well financially, and disbursed excess funds this month. Group also picked up a couple new home group members. Group discussed giving Intergroup $500, but decided this wouldn't be good for Intergroup. Members felt this would be putting a band-aid on the problem. The group believes that Intergroup should start looking at why it's not getting support from other groups and to try to resolve this issue themselves. Some members wonder why Intergroup exists when District 12 could absorb the services performed by Intergroup. The Group believes that by giving Intergroup money there would be violations of the Fourth and Seventh Traditions. The GSR has attended Area Assemblies and heard from other DCMs who say that their district performs the same functions as our Intergroup. By giving money, the group wants to know if this would solve the problem or would this enable Intergroup to become financially dependent on the district in the future.

TUESDAY NIGHT NEWCOMERS— all is well. Attendance averages 30 to 35 per week. Group is above prudent reserve. Group will also be hosting a picnic at Ambucs Park on East University Ave. in Urbana, July 31 st from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

THREE GUYS— all is well.

OLD BUSINESS

The issue of disbursing to Intergroup was again brought up. A lengthy discussion followed. Frank G. finally made a motion to disburse to Intergroup with the recommendation that a representative from Intergroup visit the unrepresented groups in the area to find out why they are unrepresented at Intergroup. Motion was seconded and unanimously defeated.

NEW BUSINESS

Allen H. said that, for the Conference in Canada, passports aren't needed except for those flying. Those who drive need a valid driver's license, Social Security card and a non-resident identification (yellow card).

Meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS AUGUST 15, 2004 AT 2:00 P.M. AT FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 S. RANDOLPH ST., CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES
AUGUST 17, 2003

Mark G. DCM
Frank G. Dist. Sec.
Robert R. Dist. Treas. One Step At A Time
Ruth D. GSR Tues. Nite Savoy
James M. Past DCM Nitty Gritty
Andy P. GSR A Better Way
Matt B. GSR Cellar Dwellers
Charlie S. Alt. GSR Tuscola Mon. Night
Ron B. GSR Early Bird

Meeting was opened at 2:00 p.m. by DCM Mark G. with the Serenity Prayer and the reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Motion made and seconded to accept last month’s minutes. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer’s report presented by Robert R. Balance is $1784.91. Accepted unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Grapevine--sold around $100 in Grapevine material for Area 21 and got several Grapevine subscriptions at Convention State and Regional. We were able to make the Grapevine a focus to all who attended the weekend.

GSR REPORTS

Tuscola Monday Night--meeting going great; 25-30 in attendance. Speaker on the fourth Monday of each month (open). Will make disbursements again next month.
Tuesday Night Newcomers--all is well with the group. We are above prudent reserve and will make disbursements after we make a literature purchase. Attendance is steady at 25-30; one new core group member, bringing group’s core to a total of seven. Group’s format remains the same.
Early Bird--group continues to do well, attracting a steady stream of newcomers to the meeting through the week with the weekend attendance having a mix of old members and newcomers with a smattering of visitors. We continue to feel we do a good job carrying the message but also know we can do better. Some members were disappointed in having to pay the registration fee to be of service at the recent conference/convention. We welcome any and all visitors. We meet Sunday-Saturday, 7:45 to 8:45.
F.L.A.M.E.S.--group doing well, seven home group members. Attendance down a little. Campfire meetings going well, good meetings but not as well attended as last year. Format remains the same, closed meeting-discussion-smoking. We have a person holding the literature position now.
One Step At A Time--our attendance fluctuates between 20 and 50 every week. I think it is because of the warm weather. The attendance will be more stable when school starts. We have lost two home group members in the last two months; they both moved. We sent off for two subscriptions to the Grapevine to be sent to the county jails. We voted on ordering twenty paperback Big Books for the correctional facility committee. We also voted on increasing our literature inventory instead of dispersing our money. Voted to split the leads up by having two different people giving the leads. The way it will work is the we are going to have the first person give the leads on a tradition and the first five steps, and the second person give the leads on the Step Six through Twelve. Next Thursday will be on Step Three. The first person giving the leads is Jim from Champaign, and the second is Chris H. from Rantoul. At our last business meeting, we had some controversy regarding allowing non-alcoholics to share at our step meeting. Before we vote on the issue, we decided to do a group inventory. We are going to use the questions in the pamphlet, “The AA Group” pages 35-36.
A Better Way--situation with no one taking responsibility to open up getting worse; would like to see if it could be taken off meeting list. Will contact Intergroup. Bringing up issue of contributing to the collection basket; several ideas have been suggested for possible fundraisers, such as a dinner or outing. Looking for site to perform various activities. Stressing self-support; trying to get more people to donate. Dicussing in open meetings, if no other subject is brought up, gratitude for AA, group unity and maintaining longevity of group. Thinking of dropping Sunday Meeting; see how reserve is next month (depending on support of Sunday).
Tuesday Nite Savoy--meeting going along nicely; 25-30 regularly attend. Ruth D. is new GSR; Laura L unable to continue to attend meeting. Two weeks ago had our quarterly business meeting; no disbursements made as had no extra money after paying rent.
Joy of Living--disbursements to District 12 , Area 21 and GSO are pending; have approved reserve. Will buy Twelve and Twelve and Big Books approved by correction to be donated directly to Corrections Committee at District 12. Literature: have books and committee is self-supporting. NEW BUSINESS: we are in the process of creating a chip distribution system to encourage newcomers (attraction). We will have our own display for AA pamphlets and AA literature during the length of our meeting. We will buy a cabinet (locker-type) to keep our belongings (candles, literature, chips, etc.). Attendance is good, 35 and above. We have six core group members. Services (chair, coffee, greeter) covered for September.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

NEW BUSINESS

Speaker meeting and dance being planned for November. Will probably be held at Urbana Civic Center with a professional DJ employed.

Area 21 Assembly hosted by District 11 September 7, 2003. Rooms available at Hawthorne Suites, 2370 Mt. Zion Road, Decatur. Assembly to be held at Longcreek Township Hall, 2550 South 70th Street, Longcreek, Illinois. Registration is at 7:00 a.m.; assembly starts 9:00 a.m.; Resistration is $4.00 and meal is 6.00. Contact Davo O. at (217)872-4378 for more information.

6:00 p.m. AA meeting (C/D/N) at Unity Church, 317 West Decatur Street. 8:00 p.m. AA meeting (O/D/H) at the Affas at 2520 East William Street, Decatur.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 AT 2:00 P.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 SOUTH RANDOLPH STREET, CHAMPAIGN.

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 2003

Mark G. DCM
Chris N. Alt. DCM
Frank G. Secretary
Robert R. Treas./GSR One Step At A Time
Charlie S. Alt. GSR/Grapevine Rep.
Ruth D. GSR Tues Nite Savoy
Kevin W. Corrections
Larry H. GSR Lonely Hearts
Chris M. Alt GSR A Better Way
Emily S. Alt. GSR Tues. Night Newcomers
Reuben L. visitor Nitty Gritty .
Steve D. GSR Nitty Gritty
Tom S. GSR Footprints Group
Tom E. visitor Friday Night Group
Matt B. GSR Cellar Dwellers
Troy F. GSR Oasis/Joy of Living

Meeting was opened at 2:00 p.m. by DCM Mark G. with the Serenity Prayer and reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Secretary Frank G. presented the August 2003 minutes; unanimously accepted.
Treasurer Robert R. gave a verbal report, with the balance currently at $1366.88. Unanimously accepted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Grapevine--taking orders for 2004 calendars ($6.00) and pocket planners ($4.00); also for subscriptions.

Intergroup--will be changing the website’s location in order to add accessories. Intergroup is at $1800 prudent reserve. New web address to be on October 2003 meeting list.

GSR REPORTS

Tuscola Monday Night--not much change in meeting. Attendance running steady. Having good meetings. Fred R. speaker next Monday (4th Monday each month).
Tuesday Night Savoy--20-30 in attendance; group doing well.
Oasis Group--lots of money for disbursements.
Rantoul Sunday Lonely Hearts--financially stable. 10-15 members; sponsoring Halloween speaker.
A Better Way--7:45-8:45 a.m. Mon-Sat and 9:00a.m.-10:00 a.m. Sun only, 120 S. Neil St. Tue: step meeting; Thur: Tradition meeting. 8-12 in attendance; steady support. First annual fast pitch wiffle ball Home Run Derby planning stage for spring 2004.
Nitty Gritty--7-8 attendance (average), 4 regularly attending home group members. Format: Tradition study first week of every month; step study second week. Big Book study every week after. Business meeting following first meeting of every month. Group treasurer will be opening a checking account for the group this month. Disbursements will be agreed upon and established following that. Rent has been our only recurring expense (need receipts). No business for the district at this time.
Monday Night Footprints Group--7:00 p.m. open, Big Book at 9th and Cleveland, Charleston (Emmanuel Lutheran Church). 7-8 core members, 15-18 average attendance. Just beginning to be involve in District 12.
Friday Night (Charleston)--8:00 p.m., non-smoking. Attendance generally 30+. Still does not have a GSR, but announcements will be made asking for help.
Early Bird--group continues to do well, attracting a steady stream of newcomers to the meeting through the week with the weekend attendance having a mix of old members and newcomers with a smattering of visitors. We continue to feel we do a good job carrying the message but also know we can do better. We recently purchased a subscription to the Grapevine for the shut-ins at the county jail. We welcome any and all visitors. We meet Sunday-Saturday, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.
One Step At A Time--our attendance has been stable with the number attending between 30 and 50 every week. We have gain three more home group members, two of which are female. I am happy we have more women in the home group. We have a new treasurer, so when that situation gets worked out we will decide to disperse our excess funds. Chris H. from Rantoul is now giving the leads at our meeting. We are really enjoying his sharing. We already have two people lined up for the next cycle; they are Melissa and Ron. Our group inventory is going really well. One thing we learned from it is that we were not paying enough attention to the newcomers. We have decided to buy those newcomer envelopes to give out. Overall, we are doing well.
Cellar Dwellers--30-35 in attendance; group is doing well.

OLD BUSINESS

Dance--all well. To be at Urbana Civic Center November 14, 2003; speaker is at 7:00 p.m. and dance is from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Singles--$6.00 donation; couples--$10.00 donation. Robert R. asked for ideas for a service statement for District 12.

NEW BUSINESS

Area Assembly
At our last district meeting in August 2003, our GSR numbers were down. We did take into consideration that people were on vacation. Our district committees are also struggling a bit, and we hope to have a treatment center committee workshop soon.
Our district is sponsoring a speaker/dance November 14 at the Urbana Civic Center. Our speaker will be our area delegate, Richard G. We will be looking forward to hearing Richard share his story.
This will be my last area assembly, as I have turned the position of DCM of District 12 over to my alternate, Chris N. As many of you know this is my second term, and when I accepted the DCM position again I strongly emphasized the need for rotation. I feel Chris is ready and willing to serve as our District 12 DCM, and our district needs a change. I thank all of you for putting up with me. It has been a true honor to serve my district and this area.

Thank You
God Bless
Mark Gendreau--DCM

Area is $1,000 over prudent reserve; considering workshops and giving money to committees. Mark G. is Corrections Chairperson for Area 21. Next meeting is December 7th in Vandalia, Rt. 51 North, I-70, exit 63, north ¼ mile, on left.

Alternate DCM recruitments are now taking place.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
NEXT DISTRICT 12 MEETING IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2003 AT 2:00 P.M. AT FELLOWSHIP HALL, 718 SOUTH RANDOLPH STREET, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS.

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DISTRICT 12 MINUTES

October 17, 2004

 

Chris N. DCM

Frank G. Secretary

Charlie S. Grapevine

Emily S. Tues. Night Newcomers

Janet M. Meeting List

Ruth D. Tues. Night Savoy

Larry H. Sunday Lonely Hearts

Jesica W. Noon Brown Baggers

Nate C. Tues. Promises

Larry M. Intergroup

T.J. Lund Noon Bird

Gil T. TFC

Stan H. Three Guys Group

S. Blink Corrections

Chris N. opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer and a reading of the Twelve Traditions.

Frank G. presented last month's minutes; passed unanimously.