Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous
George O. called the meeting to order at
10:14 am with the Serenity Prayer followed
by introductions.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
A quorum was met with 14 members in attendance.
Traditions: Tradition 3 was read The only requirement for Nicotine Anonymous membership is a desire to stop using nicotine.
Secretary report: Susan C. read the February minutes. They were corrected and it was moved, seconded and approved to accept them.
Treasurer report: The February financial report was presented. The beginning balance was $172.27; donations totaled $650.00 plus $21.00. Total paid out was $262.88 leaving an ending balance of $580.39. SCINA also has $938.13 in a reserve account. It was moved, seconded and approved to accept the February report.
Registrar’s report: CHECK Rick W. reported that no meetings were removed or added from the Directory this month. Meeting 007, 047 and 241 information has been updated. Meeting 016 had the second phone contact removed due to illness. Meetings 252, 254, and 255 lack a valid Secretary USPS mailing address. If you are a member of these meetings or if your meeting is not receiving our mailing, please send the representative and/or secretary’s address to Rick whose phone number and email appear on the cover of our monthly directory. You may also go directly to the SCINA website to update meeting information.
Committee Reports
Hospitals and Institutions: This position is open and we need some one to fill this position. There was discussion around combining Hospitals and Institutions and Public Outreach positions. Jane H. reported that her lung doctor is willing to put NicA literature in his office. Jane H. will take 50 introductory brochures to her doctor to distribute.
Communications/Speakers Bureau: No report. No concerns.
Literature: Marty reported that we are stocked up in literature and chips. The SCINA bank account is almost ready to open.
World Services: Gary M. reported that some of our workshops at the conference may address online meetings and gender neutrality in the literature. We will also have workshops on the 12 traditions. There were huge expenses moving to Dallas. Our prudent reserve has come down to almost 0. Our literature prices will go up. Judy P. and Mary P. will attend the conference as delegates. If you are interested in being a delegate at the April 29th conference, please contact Gary M. at (310) 755-5582. Gary M. will submit the proposal to have World Services 2013 in Los Angeles.
Events: Jane will finalize the July retreat reservations. If you are interested in attending this year please contact Jane at (323) 852-1518. Brian K. will work on online registration for this event. George O. will follow up with George R. about the picnic in September.
New Meetings: Nothing to report.
Bylaws: No report. Alan thanked Gary M. for settling the conflict regarding AA literature at NicA meetings. Jeff has not received any changes to the bylaws.
Public Outreach: The phone line got a request for some one to come to Share facility to man a booth from 9-4 on May 14th. In addition, we need some one to fill this position.
Web Czar: Brian K. reported that the website at quitnowla.com or scina.org is going very well. Please send any suggestions directly to Brian. Brian K. also wants to encourage people to use the Speaker List Sign-Up on the website and spread the word to your meetings.
Old Business: The positions for Secretary and Treasurer, HI and Outreach are still open. We need your help in filling these positions. Please present this request to your group. If you are interested or know of another member who may be interested, please attend the next SCINA meeting (3rd Sunday of every month) at White Memorial Hospital or contact George O. at 562-310-0874.
New Business: Brian K. introduced EarthClass Mail which is a company that allows electronic mail services.
Birthdays: Rick Woods celebrated 13 years, Brian K. celebrated 3 years and Angela P. celebrated 7 years. Congratulations!!!
The meeting adjourned at 11:50am with the Serenity prayer.