MINUTES of SCINA Meeting - Sunday, September 15, 2019

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERGROUP OF NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (SCINA)

INTRODUCTIONS:  George O. called the meeting to order at 10:30 am with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions.

WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?  Quorum was met with 7 members in attendance.  The following meetings were represented:  Laguna Beach 257, Bellflower 250, Long Beach 231, Long Beach 12, and Studio City 273.

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’S REPORT: Thank you to everyone who helped set up the annual picnic this year.  Thank you George R for finding the location, and George R and Joseph W for setting up.

TREASURER’S REPORT: 

Beginning balance $5,279.65

(BofA Minimum Balance) -$3,000.00 $2,279.65

7th Tradition $16.00 $2,295.65

Grasshopper -$32.33 $2,263.32

Registrar Expenses -$15.77 $2,247.55

Mailing Expenses -$33.00 $2,214.55

Current available $2,214.55

*Discrepancy of $1,400 deducted twice instead of once.  It has been reflected in this month’s Treasurer’s report to show an additional $1,400 in the account.  We will look into automatic donations to Nicotine Anonymous World Services (NAWS) through “gift of gratitude”.

REGISTRAR REPORT: No changes were made to the Administration List.  No meetings were added, updated or removed.  All Meetings have USPS contact through their Secretary, their Representative, or email. No H&I Listings were added, updated or removed.  37 envelopes were addressed, and 100 Directories were printed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS:  If you have any hospitals or institutions we can add to our monthly email please let us know.  For more information, or to be of service, call Angela P. at (949) 302-8465.

COMMUNICATIONS:  The phone lines are running smoothly.  No concerns at this time.   For more information, or to be of service, please call George O. at (562) 310-0874.

LITERATURE:  We need someone to take over the Literature position at SCINA.  Please consult your Higher Power, and if interested, please contact George O. at (562) 310-0874 or come to one of our Intergroup meetings.

WORLD SERVICES:  Chair-Elect Bill H. reports that a NAWS subcommittee is investigating the logistics of recording NicA approved books and literature.  Downloading and listening to audio recordings will only increase in popularity, and the hope is this will carry the message to reach people who may not otherwise hear of NicA. He also attended a planning meeting for the “We Can See Clearly Now 2020” NAWS conference to be held April 24-26, 2020 in Lancaster, PA.

EVENTS:  The annual Marathon Meetings event will be on Saturday, November 23, 2019.  It will be at the Intercity Fellowship Hall in Long Beach.  The time will be 9 am - 7 pm.  Coffee and water will be available.  Food will be potluck style.  The address is 5881 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA.  Note:  To volunteer to host a meeting, please contact Joseph at (562) 644-5225.

NEW MEETINGS:  No new meetings.

PUBLIC OUTREACH:  If anyone is willing to take on or share the Public Outreach position, please contact John D. at (818) 618-1501.  We need more help with Intergroup outreach.  It is important to have a representative at the Intergroup meetings to tell us how we can help. The point of contact is needed.

SPEAKERS LIST:  Invite a speaker to your meeting.  Call (949) 302-8465 for a list.

BY LAWS:  No changes at this time.

Director of Web Operations:  If anyone is willing to take on the Web Operations role, please contact Brian K. at (310) 497-5925.

OLD BUSINESS:  No old business.

NEW BUSINESS:  Members of Nic A need to do more outreach for their own meetings.

BIRTHDAYS:  Joseph W (17 years), George R (12 years), Larry (18 years)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:  Chairperson - George O. was nominated and elected as Chairperson; Treasurer - John D. was nominated and elected as Treasurer; Secretary - Angela P. was nominated and elected as Secretary.  Thank you to all officers who served this past year.  We couldn’t have done it without you!

SECRETARY REPORT:  Motion was made to approve the September Minutes.  It was approved.

CLOSING PRAYER:   George O. led us in the Serenity Prayer at 11:44 am.