Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous
George O. called the meeting to order at 10:00 am with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
A quorum was met with 12 in attendance.
Traditions: Tradition Seven, “Every Nicotine Anonymous group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” was read from the publication “The Twelve Traditions of Nicotine Anonymous”.
Secretary report: Susan C. read the minutes of the June 21, 2010 meeting. They were corrected and it was moved, seconded, and approved to accept them with the pending change to the treasurer’s report.
Treasurer report: No financial report was presented at the meeting.
Registrar’s report: Rick W. reported that no meetings have been added or removed in June. Stephanie E. has been added under Hospitals and Institutions. George E. Was added under Public Outreach. SCINA wishes to send our mailing to at least two persons at each meeting to ensure our materials get to the meeting. If you are a meeting representative and your Secretary is not receiving our mailing please send the Secretary’s address to Rick whose phone number and email is on the cover of our monthly directory.
Committee Reports
Hospitals and Institutions
Stephanie E. started mailings to hospitals. H & I is looking for people to serve on the H & I panels. Please make this announcement at NicA meetings. In addition, H & I needs an Armenian speaker to start a meeting in the Glendale area. Please contact Stephanie E. for more information at (818) 352-3903.
Communications/Speakers Bureau.
The Speakers Bureau needs speakers for panels. Carol had the outgoing message changed using a professional voice-over actor. QuitnowLA website announcement was added to the message. It was reported that 75% of calls do
not leave a message.
Literature: No literature report was presented at the June meeting. Peggy O. is planning on purchasing additional chips for the August Intergroup meeting.
New Meetings: Gary M. reported that there is one new meeting in Costa Mesa.
World Services: The first teleconference meeting will be on July 31st. Main issues involve the lack of updates on the meeting list. A new system is needed for better organization and control. George O. discussed planning Nicotine Anonymous conference in 2013. Gary M. spoke as Treasurer elect.
Events
George O. reported that the meeting place is Rush Park in Rossmoor for the annual picnic. SCINA meeting and elections will be held at the picnic. Treasurer, Secretary and Chairperson elect positions need to be filled. Please present this at your groups. The date for the picnic is the 3rd Sunday in September. The next event will be the marathon meeting in November.
Public Outreach
George E. reported that SCINA has been invited to set up a table at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine, CA on Thursday, August 26 during the day. George is looking for volunteers to man the table. Mary M. will call Diane B. to ask if she will be able to help. Please call George at (818) 352-3903 to participate in this important event.
Web Czar
Brian K was not in attendance at the June meeting.
New Business
No new business.
Birthdays
No birthdays.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. with the Serenity prayer.
