BRASC MINUTES

February 11th^, 2006

Meeting called to order:

 

Moment of silence followed by serenity prayer

Service workers prayer read by Kelly S.

 

Three newcomers welcomed: Carol, and Robert welcome!

 

Tradition 3 read by Terry S.

Concept 3 and Questions by Julee M.

 

Roll Call; 12 groups ( 8 needed ) Quorm

 

Approval of January Minutes:       

passed

 

Priority Business:

 

Location….Coulee Council for $75 a day

 

Motion  F01-Mar.11.06 Maker Denny V. 2^nd by Chris B.

Make a permanent provision to allow the Literature Chair to give cash to the BRASC Treasurer in exchange for a BRASC check made out to WRSO for the amount the cash given, without this transaction affecting BRASC balance available on the date of the BRASC Meeting.

Intent: To provide an area check to WRSO for payment of literature, key tags, ect. For BRASC literature subcommittee.

Passed

 

Trusted Servant Reports: To follow

 

5 min break

 

Group Service Representative Reports: To follow

 

Roll Call: 12 groups represented, Quorum,

 

Old Business:

Motion P01-121005 Maker Michael C. 2^nd Kelly S.

Withdrawn by Maker

 

Motion  F02-Feb.11.06 Maker Doc T. 2^nd by Kelly S.

Friendly Amendment  to repay Stacy P. $25 for gas instead of $40.

Passed

 

New Business:

 

Facilitator Nominations

Dave G

Art K

Questions for nominees

 

Co-Facilitator Nominations

Deb W

Questions for nominee

 

Secretary Nominations

Stacy P

Questions for nominee

 

Co-Secretary Nominations

Erin J

Motion to waive clean time requirement for Co-Secretary position Maker Chris B. 2^nd by Mike W.    Passed

Questions for nominee

 

Treasurer Nominations

Art K.

Questions for nominee

 

Co-Treasurer Nominations

Brent H. (sent a written intent to serve)

Motion to waive guidelines to allow a written intent to serve as a nomination Maker Chris B. 2^nd by Terry S. Passed

 

RCM Nominations

Stacy P.

Bob W.

Questions for nominees

 

RCMA Nominations

Bob W.

Gregg B.

Questions for Nominees

 

 

 

Motion to move area’s end time from 5pm to 5:30pm 2^nd  by Terry S.

Passed

 

Treasurer Audit We will have an audit done and presented to the BRASC at the May meeting.

 

Motion F02-Mar.11.06 Maker Linda K. 2^nd by Dave G.

$300 dollars for replenishment of literature to serve our local facilities.

Intent: Fullfill our subcommittiees obligation to the addict who still suffers.

Passed

 

Motion F03-Mar.11.06 Maker Dave G. 2^nd by ?(no name on motion form or in minutes) ?

To give RCM/RCMA their $200 working reserve on the day of Area , before their next Regional Service Committee meeting.

Intent: Stop giving the $100 a month to RCM/RCMA. To be more responsible about how long Trusted Servants should hold on to area funds.

Passed

 

Motion P01-Mar.11.06 Maker Mike W. 2^nd by Paul Y.

Move April area from the 8^th to the 1^st or 22^nd

Intent: Most GSR’s will be attending MNNAC and other NA functions

Friendly amendment… Omit the 22^nd

Blocked

 

Motion P02-Mar.11.06 Maker Chris B. 2^nd by Art K.

To disband the convention ad-hoc committee

Intent: To be in keeping with our Higher Powers will to not have a convention as we can’t get together to make the arrangements.

Passed

 

Motion G01-Mar.11.06 Maker Julee M. 2^nd by Terry S.

To talk to Sue and/or Pat of Coulee Council about having BRASC and or just functions here for the next 6 to 9 months. Hopefully it will stay at $75 a month.

Intent: To secure a set location for the next 6 to 9 months.

Friendly amendment… Change the time frame to 3 month fractions

Passed

 

Motion G02-Mar.11.06 Maker Doc T. 2^nd by Greg

(There was no motion given to me to record Sorry!)

Tabled till April BRASC

 

Open Forum

 

2^nd weekend in June Budget Ad-hoc Committee deadline

Anonymity/World Wide Web

 

Meeting adjourned at 5:35pm

 

Trusted Servant Reports

Facilitator: This will be my last BRASC for awhile on my way to Texas. Wish you all peace and serenity daily. I will miss all of you, I hope area goes well today. I also pray that nominations and elections this next month are god willed and good luck to all who are nominated and elected to the trusted servant positions. May your H.P. guide you, please review concept 3. Please nominate and select wisely. Peace and ILOS, Debbie S. 

Co-Facilitator: I am greatful to have the opportunity and ability to be of service. One of my duties as Co-Facilitator is to coordinate the schedule of the subcommittee meetings. The Convention AdHoc Chair has asked that his committee not have a meeting scheduled on the day of area. Since the standing subcommittees are nearly always short on time  to get their work done in the meeting time provided, several addicts asked me to redo the subcommittee schedule effective this month, to make use of the 45 minutes freed up by the convention adhoc committee. After checking with the subcommittee chairs, I went ahead and published a new schedule. While I’m sure there is still fine-tuning to be done, this new schedule should be a big improvement. All the subcommittees have more time, with the exception of policy, which said that 30 mins would be sufficient. People  coming and going, and private conversations taking place have always disrupted the meetings. I have scheduled longer breaks between the meetings, which I hope will reduce these interruptions. Lunch is the only thing that was shortened, but if either Outreach or Literature takes less than their full time,the extra will go onto lunch, so hopefully we will usually have a longer break. I was disappointed that after the change was announced, a couple of people felt the need to be critical. If you would like to be part of the solution, please make constructive suggestions when I ask your opinion, rather than ripping into me after the fact. I hope we have a lovely day at area today with much unity and harmony. ILS, Debbie W.

 RCM: See attatchment.

RCMA: I unfortunately was unable to attend the Regional Conference this cycle. I have some issues that make it harder to go out of town. I am also very sad to announce that I am not going to accept my nomination as RCM at this time! It would be pointless to commit to something that through no control of mine I would possibly not be able to attend! I am very bumed that this didn’t work out, I was really looking forward to that opportunity to serve. Thank you for opening my eyes to a broadened spectrum of recovery. ILS Stacy P.

Secretary: All is going well on this front! I am looking forward to another term as Secretary, and serving the addict who still suffers. ILS Stacy P.

Treasurer: See attachment.

Policy: The policy chair has notified me that he will not be attending today so I will be charing Policy in his place. As far as I am aware, we have one issue to consider, that being the amendment of 2 motions pertaining to the prudent or working reserve. This was referred to Policy during the ASC last month. Policy will not be making any recommendation on this motion pending input from the budget adhoc committee. No other business was brought to Policy today. Deb W. Policy Vice Chair

Activities: no report.

H & I: no report.

Literature: I have inventoried all materials, cash, checks, and our WRSC balance. (documented later) Also discussed the possibility of the Winona groups forming a Literature Co-cordinator to maintain a Literature Inventory for Winona groups. This position will not be a BRASC position, it will be an informal position by and for the Winona groups.

 

Liabilities                                       Assests

WRSC for Literature    $434.31     Current Inventory          $1,418.87

                                                      Cash on hand                $371.85

                                                      Checks to BRASC         $24.20

                                                      Checks to WRSC          $100.60

                                                      WRSC Credit                $65.92

Total liabilities             $434.31     Total assets                  $1,547.13

                  Literature Chair, Denny V.

PI: We need members to serve in the Men’s and Women’s LaCrosse and Winona County Jails. Requirements are one year clean and off of probation/parole. We also need members to serve as panel presenters for Women’s Laar and Men’s Unity in LaCrosse. Requirements to serve is 90 days clean. We are working towards getting  print media on the buses, and PSA’s on TV and Radio. Buffalo County Jail has requested info. We will make contact and send info as necessary. Website is bigriversna.org In loving service, Michael C.

Outreach/Additional needs: No report.

Budget Adhoc Committee: The budget adhoc chair was unable to submit a written report this month, however she made a verbal report to me and asked me to pass the word. She has been in touch with the Area Treasurer and other trusted servants in initial discussions to get an overview of the Area finances before beginning the work of developing a budget. She plans to particicpate in the treasury audit. Additionally she will begin meetings within the coming cycle. ILS, concerned addict

 

 

Group Service Representative Reports

A New Vision: No report.

Amethyst: No report.

Back to Basics: The meetings we host are doing very well. Our average attendance is 12-20 addicts, with 1 to 3 newcomers. We meet on Sundays 7pm and Wednesdays 7pm at St.Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winona, MN. We would like to continue to be an active part of the Big Rivers Area. Our service positions are currently filled. In loving service, Dave G.

Gateway NA: No report

I can’t We can/we do recover: No report

Just for Today: Group is doing well with average attendance of 10-14 addicts. We meet Saturday Nights at 7pm St.Mary’s School Library 1315 W Broadway St Winona, MN. We have no needs from the BRA at this time. Group currently has all service positions filled. Group donated $85 this month. Paul Y. GSR

Lakeside Destiny: no report.

Main Street: Great. Monday-Friday at noon. Avg. Attendance: 11 Newcomers: 4 Erin J. GSR

New Beginnings: We are doing well. Average attendance is 12 with 3 newcomers. We meet at the Neumann Center 7pm Mondays. We need a group Secretary. Kelly S. GSR

New Life Basic Text:We meet every Sunday at noon and 7pm at the student development center 936 Franciscan Way. The noon meeting is open and the 7pm is closed. The average attendance at both meetings is 6. No needs from the area. We will be hosting our 4^th Anniversary meeting nad cookout Sunday April 30^th. Coffee, Doughnuts from 11-noon, Open meeting from noon to 3pm Grilling starts at 3pm and a closed candlelight meeting from 6-8pm. Food and beverages provided. GSRA position opened. Mike W. GSR

Prarie Dogs: Our meeting is doing well. Attendance steady. Thanks for flooding our meeting in February we appreciate it. Keep up the good work. In loving service Mike F.

Saturday Morning Basic Text: We do OK except for occasion minor bumps. Avg. Attendance:10. Newcomers: 1 We meet Saturday mornings at 10am above the Riteway club. We do what we can do. Art K. GSR

Saturday Night Alive: No report.

Starr Group: No report.

Sunrise NA: no report.

Three Rivers: Group is well. Average attendance is 4 with newcomers 1. We meet at Coulee Council on Wednesdays once a month after the regular meeting. We need feed back from other groups concerning where they meet and the amount of rent they are charged for their meeting space. We want to sponsor the Spirit in the Woods weekend as a BRASC function the last weekend in July. No positions open at this point. GSR, Denny V.

Unity Group: no report.

Recovery and New Hope: We meet every Wednesday night at 7:30pm Our meeting will be flooded on April 12, 2006. Thank you Dennis G GSR

 

 

 

 

Service Resume’s attached

 

Big Rivers Area of Wisconsin Region of Narcotics Anonymous