3-12 minutes

In attendance:

Liz G. -Larry L.- Dale L.- Ike F.- John O.- Valerie V. -Don- Keenan G. -Linda Jo Al

District 71 Meeting Minutes

Saturday March 12, 2022 9:30 EST

Meeting called to order at 9:35 am

Web Administrator: Valerie V.

Valerie has been updating the website. The meetings are listed now in different colors to make it easier to determine which are zoom and which are in person.

The Hendersonville Group will be changing the 8:00 evening meetings to 7:00 beginning April 1. The Wednesday speaker meeting will be moved to 7:30, as there is a 6:00 beginners meeting just before it.

There were 515 visits to the website from February 10 to March 11.

Valerie has proposed adding Google Workspace as a way to have anonymous e mail addresses, video meetings, calendars and the ability to have documents like the treasurer's report in one place. It has a cost of $72.00 per year, but would eliminate mail chimp and eventually zoom. (we have just paid for a year of zoom)

DCM: Liz G.

Liz has returned from the committee meeting in Durham with lots to cover. Agenda items were discussed and approved to be voted on at the June 17-19 Assembly. There is a list that can be accessed on the website.

*The $6000.00 surplus that we have been submitting ideas on how to be used has come up with a plan to purchase a fireproof and waterproof safe to house the AA archives. No information so far as to where this safe would live.

*Agenda item to do away with the translator position which has been vacant for some time.

*Updating wheelchair accessibility listing on meeting information .

*Proposed new additional version of the Big Book written at a 5th grade level

* The pre-conference will be held April 2 at Oakley United Methodist Church. 607 Fairview Rd. Asheville NC from 11:30-3:30. Lunch will be provided from Firehouse Subs. Fliers with more details are on the District 71 website. There is a Unity Fund to help GSR’s to the meeting.*proposal for a “post conference” after the assembly to discuss how things went.

* discussion on the impact of the preamble changes on our fellowship

Secretary report: Larry L.

A February report was sent out and posted on the District website Feb. 13th. Motion to accept was seconded and voted.

Treasurer’s Report: Keenan G.

Beginning balance $3343.21. Contribution from Grace of God group- $32.00, and We Think Not group- $18.00. With additional funds added the final amount is $3560.41. Motion to accept report seconded and voted.

Central Office: Mike

Not in attendance

CPC: Linda Jo

Feb 2 was the CPC presentation given at the 7th Day Adventist Zoom meeting for NC and SC pastors. 100 in attendance. Dale L. told her story and Linda Jo discussed AA and its role in recovery of alcoholism. This was well received and hopes for other denominations to perhaps have a similar presentation.

PI: Position open Treatment: Position open

Bridging the Gap: Stephanie

Not in attendance

Corrections: Michelle

Michelle and terry G are presently in Aberdeen, NC for the Corrections Workshop

Grapevine: Position open GSR reports:

*Al from the Lake Point retirement community spoke of anonymity issues in their small group.

*Ike F. from the Hendersonville Group talked about the meeting time changes listed above, and the update on the memorial plaque in the meeting room. Raffle will begin again before the Sunday 11:00 literature meeting. Prize is an AA book.

*John O. from the Hendersonville Men’s Group said attendance was up at the Tuesday 7:00 men’s meeting. Now that the church has lifted the mask mandate attendance should grow even more. He also mentioned the Backyard Group that meets at John C’s yard on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 has been well attended.

Old Business:

Terry G. is still accepting ideas on events for the year. Suggestion for a movie night is in the works. Also a Picnic, baseball game and possibly bowling have been suggested. Contact Terry with any ideas or ability to help in the planning.

New Business:

Need volunteers to help out with the April 2 pre- conference. There will be 5 break out groups that will have tables that need to be set up. Also help with name tags, and helpers for setting up and cleaning up for the lunch provided.

Don H. is willing to stand for the Treatment position that is open. He will learn more about the position from Liz, who will give him a Treatment information packet.

Still need ADCM, PI and Grapevine positions to be filled.

We will discuss the Google Workshop idea at the next meeting.

Next District meeting will be on Zoom

April 9,2022 9:30 am

Close with the Responsibility Statement at 10:35