Committee Meeting

February 15, 2004

SECTION LEADERS AND DCM REPORTS


SECTION 1 LEADER: Janet S.: Section 1 is alive and well, and very active. I visited districts 1 & 2, which cover the Al-an club. I left my name; address and phone number so that any GSR or other interested party can contact me.

Chris H. is the new DCM for District 20, 25, and 31. Their district meeting was held on the 3rd Wednesday of January. I was unable to attend due to weather. They also had an inventory.

There was a letter sent t Fred from District 22 &23, questioning the principal of 50, 30, 10,10. I will pass this onto the new GSR or DCM to give this group an answer.



DISTRICT 1 & 2 AND 22 & 23 : Kathy S.: I will be facilitating over these Districts over the next few months to co-ordinate information meetings for the groups in these districts. Our goal is to hold elections prior to the next Assembly and to have these positions filled. Currently these Districts are quiet but are “waking up” and ready to join Area 45 again! I am honored to serve where needed.



DISTRICT 3: Bob P.: The checkbook balance is $655.29 as of February 10th. We have 3 new GSR’s Ralph R. of the Fellowship Group, Al S. of the Willingboro group, and Jimmy G. of the Riverton Group.



DISTRICT 4: No Report.


DISTRICT 24: Mike R.: I am back as DCM for a second term. We do however have a group of new GSR’s and I am looking forward to the next two years.

We are still working on a Community Outreach Night, reaching out to Doctors, Clergy and other community interest to let them know what AA is about. Our annual picnic is being moved to June or July. Our Alcathon on New Years was a big success. There is new Group filling a need in the Hopewell Borough; “The Sourland Survivor Group” Friday Nights, 8PM at the First Methodist Church. (The land up there is shale and rock, hence their name.)



DISTRICT 25, 30, & 31: Chris H.: All officers have been elected. Alt. DCM: Doug P., Registrar: Vicki F., Treasurer: Susan L., Secretary: Cindy M.

We completed an inventory and are using the findings to better serve the meetings. Our budget is being created. We currently have $619.11 in the treasury. We are working on flyers to send to meetings on a quartly basis. Our first will go this month.

The Heart Of NJ Gratitude Banquet business is all wrapped up. Thanks again for all the support. Elections are being held for new officers.

Plans for the 4th annual District Picnic are in the works.



SECTION 2 LEADER: Joe H.: Thanks for this opportunity to serve Section Two. This position will hopefully give me the opportunity to learn more about service.



DISTRICT 5 & 6: Albert W. In our treasury we have $164.91 as of December 2003. As of the first of the year we had members celebrating sobriety totaling 48 years.

April 24th 2004, we will hold a Workshop at St. Paul’s Church, 422 Market Street in Camden. Flyers will be coming with all the information.



DISTRICT 7: No Report

DISTRICT 8: No Report



DISTRICT 9: Kenny S.: The District is still looking for a lot of help and support to fill the various committee’s, i.e. alternate, treasurer, secretary. Please feel to call me anytime.

I would like to thank the groups for their donations. We currently have a balance of $267.57.



DISTRICT 10: No Report



DISTRICT 26: Frank Z.: We hold our District meeting the first Wednesday of every other month. We have met twice since the last assembly.

In the December meeting we had 7 GSR’s present and the Alternate DCM. There was a review of the meetings within the district to determine what meetings are no longer in existence and what groups did not have a current GSR. We discussed the recommended monetary split that groups should follow if possible and what the money donated to the district was used for. We discussed the need for a district secretary and asked that this be brought up in the groups. Our balance was approx. $300.00. Announcements concerning NERAASA were made and GSR’s were encouraged to attend. A discussion followed about GSR’s asking their groups to vote to fund their way to the conference. A motion was brought before the GSR’s to go back to their groups and ask the groups to vote on allowing the district treasury paying for the Alternate DCM to also attend NERAASA.

In February’s meeting we had 8 GSR’s and the Alternate DCM present. There were several new GSR’s also present.

I have attended several groups’ business meetings prior to this District meeting in an effort to find out about their GSR’s and encourage groups to have one if they did not. My efforts were positively met and the results were more GSR’s and a broader knowledge of the District within the groups. Announcements: Open Secretary position in the District, NERAASA and the van openings, the groups voted to fund the DCM and Alt DCM to NERAASA, Upcoming area Assembly, The upcoming Convention has openings for service see Kathy O. The treasury balance $702.00.

Our next District Meeting will be Wednesday April 7th at 7PM.





SECTION 3 LEADER: Charlie C.: Thanks to all the DCM’s that elected me into this new position. I will try to do the best job possible.

1. I participated in District 20’s election. Congratulations Linda E. for accepting this new position. I would also like to thank Ginger F. for helping me out in this process. Other new DCM’S are: Ray S: District 12, Peggy I: acting for District 21. We still have one vacant district (28) which I am hopeful will be filled soon.

2. I attended District 29’s 4th Step Workshop. Bob you did a great job!



DISTRICT 12: Ray S.: The Bank balance is $248.10. Thursday Night Chews Landing group celebrated their 11th Anniversary in January.

I will be calling all GSR’s with the date and time for our District meeting.

I will be attending NERAASA.

Saturday morning Big Book at Holy Trinity in Turnersville celebrated their second anniversary on the last Saturday in January.



DISTRICT 13: NO REPORT


DISTRICT 14: Michelle C.: We want to thank Charlie C. for all the hard work he has done with our District the past two years as our DCM.

On December 27th our District hosted a Holiday Celebration in which about 125 people attended. We had 2 speakers, food, and a dance with a DJ.

In January we opened a Post Office Box and a checking account that will help build our treasury and secure our desire to have a workshop later this year. We also sent letters to all the groups in our district informing them of the news. We anticipate that this change will take a year or longer for the groups to get accustomed to.

I am so happy to say that we have a great crew of individuals helping out with the District. We have attained an Alternate DCM, Janice P. who is my right hand person. Treasurer: Brian Y. Secretary: Pat F. All of these people contribute substantially to our efforts. Thank you to all the GSR’s for their help, care and belief in service work.

Anniversaries: Thursday March 18th 7:30pm New Begging’s Young and Old, St Isidores, Vineland w/ 6:30pm food. Tuesday April 20th 7:30pm Buckshutem Group, United Methodist Church.



DISTRICT 20: Linda E.: Thank you for electing me DCM and for the opportunity to serve. We held a District meeting December 1st in which there were 9 attendees representing 5 meetings within the District. Unfortunately, the Folsom Clubhouse closed, therefore Pineland’s Folsom meeting. Has moved. I will have more information at the next Assembly meeting with all the details. The Been there, Done that meeting is also closed.

We have a new meeting: Richland Group in Richland. We had one meeting move from District 14 to District 20: H.O.W. Group in Minotola.

Our treasury balance is $55.00





DISTRICT 21: Kathy J.: Group Anniversaries in the District: Franklinville Happy Joyous and Free Big Book Group. The Pitman Sunday Night Group anniversary will be May 2nd, 7pm food with 2 speakers at 8pm. Our treasury balance is $77.00. We look forward to the Assembly in our Area in May!



DISTRICT 28: NO REPORT


DISTRICT 29: Bob W.: Due to my duties as chairman of the website committee I will be resigning as DCM as of the next Assembly. Treasury stands at $244.15

We held a 4th Step Workshop in January with 65 in attendance. Thank you to Joe M. for providing speakers and help with the audio portion.

Deptford celebrated their 24th Anniversary on January 7th with 100 people in attendance.

Woodbury Thursday Night celebrated its 60th Anniversary on December 4th with 76 people in attendance.

Sweet Sobriety will hold it’s 15th Anniversary April 28th at 6:15 pm. We meet at Campies Ice Cream parlor on the Blackhorse Pike in Blackwood (Hilltop). Speaker will be Cathy D. Deserts will be served.

Wenonah Friday Night Group will hold its 30th group anniversary Feb 20th. Eatin’ Meetin’at 7:00pm instead of the usual 8:30 with 2 speakers.

Woodbury Open Discussion Group at the YMCA will hold an anniversary celebration Wednesday March 6th, 9am with continental breakfast followed by speakers Marie S. and Jack W.

Pat D. is the new GSR for Wenonah Monday Night Big Book Group.





SECTION 4 LEADER: Carol P.: I would like to thank all the members from section 4 who helped put today’s event together. I would also like to thank Lou R. for helping me transition into this new position and a special thanks to Claire F. for the Krispy Kreme doughnuts and her experience. Thanks to Herb B for his support and help. The section had two meetings to help organize for today’s assembly. Both meetings had a great turnout.

Welcome to the newly elected DCM Beth for District 17, Sean B. for District 18, and Carl U. for District 19. I am looking forward to attending NERAASA, District meetings and our area Convention. Our treasury amt is $650.00.



DISTRICT 15: No Report.



DISTRICT 16: Peder N.: I am the new DCM for this District. We meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the Cape Atlantic Intergroup office at 7PM in Northfield. We will be holding a workshop in April on “Sponsorship”.

I would like to welcome our new Section Leader, Carol P. and the new GSR’s in the District; Donna S. Harbor Lights, Larry D. Mays Landing Group, and Kevin E. Friday Sobriety Group of Absecon. The new Alternate GSR’s: Anna C. Trudgers Group, Jim I. Mays Landing Group, and Dave L. Crossroads of Sommers Point.

I would also like to express my sorrow on the passing of Buzzy R. of There is a Solution Group at Shore Memorial Hospital. He will be greatly missed.

I am looking forward to attending my first NERAASA in NH.





DISTRICT 17: Beth R. I am grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to serving the District. Ventnor Seashore will be celebrating 17 years on February 21st at 8PM. A speaker-eating meeting.



DISTRICT 18: Sean B.: I am the new DCM for this District. Thanks to Clair F. for all her service. Welcome to Dan B., Earl A. and Missy A. as new GSR’s. Karen K. as a new Alternate GSR.

Ocean City Woman’s Big Book recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary. A new woman’s step study meeting is forming in Ocean city. More information on that to follow.



DISTRICT 19: Karl U.: I would first like to thank Area 45 for moving the Assembly within this Section from May to February to accommodate those in this section with tourist related work schedules. (Sunday work),

District 19 continues to carry the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers. We recently purchased a case of 20 soft cover Big Books and put them in the Southern State Prison Facility.

We will be sending Bernie S. Alternate DCM and Delores R. District Secretary to NERAASA in February.

District 19 is planning a workshop for Saturday April 17th on “Back to Basics-The AA Structure” at 10th and Central Avenues in North Wildwood.

Treasury balance: $125.00.





AGENDA ITEMS:



1. That the Area establishes a Committee for Audio. (Following Concept 4: Those who serve us should have a voice.)