SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERGROUP OF NICOTINE ANONYMOUS
INTRODUCTIONS: Angela P. called the meeting to order at 10:03 am with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED? A quorum was met. The following meetings were represented: Bellflower 250, Long Beach 231, West Hollywood 001, Costa Mesa 023, Costa Mesa 076.
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.
TREASURER REPORT: Our beginning balance was $681.02. Income: Donations: $50 from Meeting #1 West Hollywood; $15 from Meeting #76 Costa Mesa; $10 from Meeting #23 Costa Mesa. Thank You! A 7th tradition of $20 collected at the August SCINA meeting. (Total incoming: $95.00) Expenses: $3 Bank fee; Secretary expenses $22.98; Grasshopper phone charges: $31.79; .org domain renewal $20.17; PO Box renewal $45; Check to Calvary Baptist Church for Marathon Meetings in November $125. (Total outgoing $247.94) Ending balance $528.08.
I have verified that the Joshua Tree Retreat income and expenses were both $2,775 ... thanks to everyone who threw a few bucks into the tip jar so we could thank our caterer plus break even!
REGISTRAR REPORT: No changes were made to Administration List. Meeting 001, Monday, West Hollywood, Secretary and Representative information updated. Meeting 264, Tuesday, Carson, Phone contact and Representative information updated. No Meetings were added, and no meetings were removed. All Meetings have USPS contact through their Secretary, their Representative, or e-mail. No H&I Listings were added. Max Schneider, MD was removed, due to his passing. Loma Linda Jerry L. Pettis, VA Hospital name and contact information updated.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS: No report. We need someone to take over this role.
COMMUNICATIONS: There are no communications concerns at this time.
LITERATURE: While Halli was not able to make the meeting, the chips and literature were here for distribution. Please contact him for orders prior to the meeting. HalliK@sbcglobal.net
WORLD SERVICES: No report.
EVENTS: The retreat held in Joshua Tree 8/20-21/16 was enjoyed by many. We did break even on costs. The picnic was held on this date at Rush Park in Rossmoor, CA on Sunday, 9/18/2016 with the Intergroup Meeting at 10:00 am and the potluck immediately following. Costs were $150 for Intergroup. Thank you to George R. Gregory B. and Joseph W. for setting up and bringing the drinks.
NEW MEETINGS: Gary reports there haven’t been any requests for new meeting material. Is there any way to get the word out and start some new meetings?
PUBLIC OUTREACH: SCINA twitter account is open and tweeting. Please follow! Facebook account will be open soon. World Services is also working on their own Facebook page. The YouTube account is not set up yet. The Monday night West Hollywood meeting voted to start recording the speakers and that will be used on the SCINA website, YouTube account and other means. We will have a flyer next month for Carry The Message Month in January. SCINA would also like to suggest your meeting start a Public Outreach commitment at your meeting and tell us about it.
SPEAKERS LIST: No report. Please call Angela if you want a copy of the list (949) 302-8465.
BY-LAWS: No report.
Director of Web Operations: No report.
OLD BUSINESS: Elections were held for SCINA Officers. John D. was re-elected Chairperson, Angela was re-elected Secretary, and Bill H. was re-elected Treasurer. Thank you to all 3 for their service in the past year and the coming year.
NEW BUSINESS: The celebration of life for Stephen Fisher will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 2:00 pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 370 Junipero, Long Beach. His family has requested donations to Nicotine Anonymous in lieu of flowers.
BIRTHDAYS: George R. celebrates 10 years this month, Joseph W. celebrates 14 years. Sandy W. celebrates 15 years. Larry celebrates 15 years. Congratulations.
SECRETARY REPORT: The September report was read and approved as we did have a quorum.
CLOSING PRAYER: George R. led us in the Serenity Prayer at 11:15 AM.
