Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous

George O. called the meeting to order with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions. No refreshments were provided.

Which meetings were Representedin November? 

001 West Hollywood, 012 Long Beach, 047 Chatsworth, 084 Fullerton, 206 West Hollywood, 229 Silverlake, 250 Bellflower,

WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?

There were 8 representatives at the meeting. A quorum was not met.

Traditions: We read tradition 11 from Nicotine Anonymous 12 Traditions

 Chairperson report:  George O. thanked all who came to support the Intergroup today and encouraged everyone to consider being of service to the Intergroup. Please encourage members of your meetings to come and be of service to the fellowship.

Secretary report:  In November, the minutes of the October 2009 meeting was read, and corrected but there was not a quorum so it was not moved to approve them.

Treasurer report:  In November Tomoko presented a financial report ending October 2009. The October Contributions and Support totaled $665. Expenses totaled $138.05 with a Net Income of 425.12. There were questions regarding the Fullerton account.  It was not moved and seconded to approve the November financial report.

Registrar’s report:  Rick W. reported that two meetings were added; 262 Venice Recovery Center and 263 USC Campus. Two meetings were removed; Meeting 074 and Meeting 260. Meeting Information changes were posted for the following meetings 001, 023 and 084.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Action and Responsibility: There was discussion regarding elimination of this position. Matthias said that he will consider accepting it.

Hospitals and Institutions:  There may not be a panel at Kaiser Downy this month.

Literature:  Cash on hand and Bank Balance is $2,694.81

World Services:  Mary P. had a great time attending World Services meeting in Long Island, NY. New York Metropolitan Intergroup is working on a new booklet. Mary P will attend the next conference is in Arizona in April 2010.

Events:

Post Holiday Party

The 16th Annual Post Holiday Dinner will be at Sizzler in Fullerton on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 6:30pm.  There will also be special Guest Speakers. Please take some flyers to your meetings.  

Public Outreach:  Brian K. suggested considering podcasting and Facebook. Matthias suggested discussing it under Old Business next month.

Web Czar:  Brian K. reported the new web site is up and running. Many new people have

visited. Check it out at www.scina.org.  There was some discussion regarding new ideas to gather and disseminate information.

Old Business: none

New Business: There were two requests for new meetings; one in Palmdale. Protocol for establishing new meetings was discussed. Mary said that new groups need a date, time and phone number to report to the registrar. Brian suggested intergroup members attend meetings in the Los Angeles area throughout the year to activate interest in Intergroup. There was discussion around making flyers in as announcements and making connections through Craigslist.

Commitments: Matthias will provide refreshments for the December 20th meeting.

Birthdays: There were no birthdays in November.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 pm with the Serenity prayer.