Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous
INTRODUCTIONS: John D. called the meeting to order at 10:08 AM with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED? A quorum was met. The following meetings were represented: 012, 023, 076, 185, 231, 250, 274, and 279.
TRADITIONS: Tradition #9. “Nicotine Anonymous, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve,” was read.
CHAIRPERSON REPORT: I have had the honor of serving as Chair of SCINA the past two years. I am a "trusted servant" just like the people who work with SCINA. And that's what we are, trusted servants. The program says we do not govern. I look forward to working with SCINA in any capacity I am put in, even if that means I am not the Chair for this next year. It keeps me smober and helps spread the message to other nicotine addicts that need our help. I urge ANYONE who is thinking about being of service in the program to join SCINA in any capacity you feel right for yourself. Every little bit helps, and don't feel like you have to do a ton of work or be the hero. For example, you could assist with Public Outreach by placing ads for your meeting on Craigslist every week, go visit a hospital a few times a year to spread the message with a NicA forum or booth, or be your group’s Intergroup rep if it doesn’t have one. Everyone does a little bit and it goes a long way. God bless and thank you for letting me be of service.
TREASURER REPORT: Our beginning balance was $466.29. The Joshua Tree retreat had a surplus of $326 which was donated to SCINA. Thanks again to Alan & Jane! Income: Donations: $10 Meeting #23 Costa Mesa, $10 Meeting #76 Costa Mesa; $20.30 from Sherman Oaks #185; $100 from Laguna Beach Meeting #257 (Total incoming: $466.30). Expenses: $3 Bank imaging fee; Secretary expenses $25.48; Registrar expenses (To be reported next month); Grasshopper phone service $31.20; GoDaddy yearly domain renewal was reported last month as $17.99, but it was actually $18.17 so will deduct an additional 18 cents from total (Total outgoing $59.86). Ending balance $872.73. The report was read and approved.
REGISTRAR REPORT: Administration list, Marty retired from Literature Chair. Meeting changes: Mtg. #001 Secretary information updated. Mtg. #037, meeting representative and phone contact updated. Mtg. #231 location note updated. Mtg. #274 phone contact and representative info updated. Mtg. #012 reinstated. All meetings have USPS contact through representative or email. H&I listings, none were added, no removals, no updates. 52 envelopes and 200 directories were printed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS: No report.
COMMUNICATIONS: There are no concerns at this time. If anyone is interested in taking on a commitment and becoming part of the Communications team, contact George O. at 562-310-0874.
LITERATURE: Marty is giving up taking care of Literature so we are in need of a literature person. The literature has been brought to the Intergroup meeting and sales can be made following the meeting, however, they will no longer be brought to the meeting until someone steps forward to take care of literature sales for Intergroup. George O. and Mary P. are still signers on the Union Bank Account but will need to change the account and start a new account. If we go with Bank of America or Chase, I believe we can make deposits at multiple locations, whereas Union Bank needs to only be made at the bank the signature cards were filled out at. Marty did leave us in full stock on chips and literature. We have $40 cash as a bank to makes sales with, and $126.84 in the Union Bank Account at this time.
WORLD SERVICES: Due to health issues and family problems, the World Services Chair Elect cannot fulfill her position as Chair Elect. If there is anyone that would be interested in filling the position please come forward and if you know of anyone, please have them come forward. Contact Gary at 310-755-5582.
EVENTS: Our picnic is today, the 3rd Sunday of September at Tellefson Park, Washington Place and Tilden Avenue, Culver City, CA. George R took care of renting the park, brought ice, drinks, and meat to grill for everyone. George has taken care of parks for us for 7 years. Thank you very much. Saturday, November 21st will be the date of the Marathon meeting this year. Also remember, we need our membership's support. As part of our recovery, it is important for us to practice reaching out to others. Intergroup events are an opportunity for that.
NEW MEETINGS: Gary reports there haven’t been any requests for new meeting material.
PUBLIC OUTREACH: John D. has reached out to more cities where our meetings are located, to find out how to place PSAs (Public Service Announcements) for NicA. Soon, we will have ads on the government television channels in some cities. Also, there are newsletters and other publications that each city has where other 12 step programs have placed PSAs or at least their contact information. An ad was placed on Craigslist last month for the meetings in the San Fernando Valley and the annual picnic.
SPEAKERS BUREAU: Please invite one of the speakers to your meeting.
BY-LAWS: No report.
WEB CZAR: No report.
OLD BUSINESS: No old business.
NEW BUSINESS: All 3 Officers have been re-elected for the next year. We are still looking for a Treasurer who is willing to take the position. Please contact us as Bill would be happy to train you for the job. Please contact Bill H. at 818-800-3449 or any of the Officers of Intergroup.
BIRTHDAYS: George R. celebrates 8 years this month. Joseph W. celebrates 13 years this month. Congratulations! Please let us know if you are celebrating a Smober birthday/anniversary in October.
SECRETARY REPORT: The September report was read and approved as we did have a quorum.
CLOSING PRAYER: George & Joseph led us in the Serenity Prayer at 11:05 AM.
