SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERGROUP OF NICOTINE ANONYMOUS
INTRODUCTIONS: John called the meeting to order at 10:16 am with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED? A quorum was not met. The following meetings were represented: Costa Mesa 076, Sherman Oaks 185, and Silverlake 229.
TRADITIONS: Tradition #5. “Each group has but one primary purpose - to carry its message to the nicotine addict who still suffers.” was read.
TREASURER REPORT: Our beginning balance was $838.60. Income: Donations: $80 from Meeting #250 Bellflower; $60 from Meeting #231 Long Beach, and $15 from Meeting #76 Costa Mesa. No 7th tradition was collected at the April SCINA phone meeting. I am adding back in the Culver City park rental fee $31 for Sept. picnic, since our event chair wants us to wait until then to pay him. (Total incoming: $186) Expenses: $3 Bank fee; Secretary expenses $18.60; Registrar expenses of $30.63; Grasshopper phone charges: $31.60; (Total outgoing $83.83). Ending balance $940.77. (We have an additional $3,000 in our checking account that Stephen donated to avoid the $18/mo. bank fee which we really can't touch.).
REGISTRAR REPORT: No changes were made to Administration List. No Meeting updates were made. Meeting 284, San Diego, Tuesday 7:00 pm, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, was added. No meetings were deleted. All Meetings have USPS contact through their Secretary, their Representative, or e-mail. No H&I Listings were added, deleted or updated. 200 Directories and 43 envelopes were printed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS: No report.
COMMUNICATIONS: Communications are running smoothly. There are no concerns at this time.
LITERATURE: No report. Please contact Halli for orders prior to the meeting. HalliK@sbcglobal.net. Please contact Halli if you would like to be of service for this position as he would be glad if someone could take it over for him.
WORLD SERVICES: Gary reports 5 out of 6 of the By-Laws amendments were passed at the Conference. Sign up for Constant Contact on the NAWS website for details.
EVENTS: There is an updated flyer for Joshua Tree Retreat (June 23-25) with Jane’s new phone number. We also removed the deadline, so you can register as long as space is available. But please let us know ASAP if you want to come so we can get a headcount. If you are interested in leading a meeting or workshop, please contact Jane. Checks should be made payable to “SCINA” and mailed to Bill H. Bill will be attending the 5/29 Weho NicA meeting #1 if you want to bring cash.
NEW MEETINGS: Gary reported he has not been contacted about any new meetings.
PUBLIC OUTREACH: Judi and Angela of the Tuesday Costa Mesa meeting hosted a table at the Orange Coast College Health Fair on 4/26/17 and it was a pleasant day and a complete success in getting the word out about our program. They handed out pamphlets and business cards as well as answered questions from the students who were all interested on behalf of a loved one who uses. SCINA continues to post things on Twitter and Instagram. Lastly, we created a flyer to distribute to our groups to ask for members to volunteer. (see attached)
SPEAKERS LIST: Invite a speaker to your meeting. Call for a list (949) 302-8465.
BY-LAWS: No report.
Director of Web Operations: New addition to the website. We have a new section, The Original Meeting (Group 001) speaker shares available as downloads or streaming. They took a group conscience so speaker shares are recorded (with permission) and made available on the website as another resource to hear NicA members speak about their experience, strength, and hope.
OLD BUSINESS: John suggested we have an adhoc committee meeting about hosting the World Services Conference in 2019 or 2020. (818) 618-1501 for details.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business.
BIRTHDAYS: No one reported having a birthday/anniversary in May.
SECRETARY REPORT: The May report was read and not approved as we did not have a quorum.
CLOSING PRAYER: John led us in the Serenity Prayer at 11:07 AM.
