DISTRICT 10 (AREA 20) MONTHLY MEETING
                                                                                                     July 24, 2011
                                                                                    Serenity House, Libertyville, IL.

ATTENDANCE:  40

CALL TO ORDER: DCM Scott S. called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. with a quiet time and the Serenity Prayer.

INTRODUCTION OF 1st TIME ATTENDEES:  Alex

ANNIVERSARIES:  

Steve B.,	6 years
Bridgett M.,	2 years
Tom B., 	34 years
Bob M.,		8 years
David,		4 years

SECRETARY REPORT:

Secretary Bob P., said District 10 June 26, 2011, meeting minutes were available on the table and had been posted on the website.  Motion by Pat T. to approve the June 26th minutes as submitted.  Second by Bill W.  Motion carried.

TREASURER REPORT:

Treasurer Scott N. thanked his Alternate, Susan K., for delivering the June report at the June 26th meeting.  Scott said district expenses were "standard" except for the directory being printed, which cost $318.56.  A generous donation of $840.00 from the Chain-O-Lakes Discussion Group was acknowledged.
Ending Balance:		$1980.45
Prudent Reserve:	$1453.04
Motion by Selby H. to approve the July Treasurer Report.  Second by Steve B.  Motion carried.

GENERAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES (GSR) REPORTS:

Tony: Grayslake Southsiders Picnic, 7/31/11, at Lakewood Forest Preserve, in Wauconda, at 2:00 P.M.

Pat T.: Round Lake Area Alano Club Annual Picnic at Nippersink Forest Preserve, 8/21/11, 12:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Bob P.: GSR Serenity House 7:00 A.M. group: Working on an orientation meeting at Serenity House for GSRs to encourage SH's District 10 participation.

Bob M.: District 12 will host a GSR  workshop at the Waukegan Alano Club on August 21st between 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.

OLD BUSINESS:

DCM Scott S., confirmed that the following positions are currently open:  
Chair, Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)
Alternate, CPC
Alternate, Literature
Scott appointed Gloria P.:  Chair, Events.
                                                                      
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Topic of recombining District 10 and District 12: District 12 DCM, Martin C.; Area 20 Past Delegate Tom B.; and Frank M., District 12 CPC/PI Chair attended the District 10 July 24th meeting to clarify District 12's position.  Essentially, Martin said rather than recombining, their district is looking for more help from District 10.  Martin stated the district has a goal of being involved with two functions a month; he elaborated on the activities in which District 12 is involved.  Among them are: Sponsor Panel, Drug Court, Lake County Work Release, Lake County Jail meetings, Tri County Unity Picnic, GSR Workshop, meetings at the VA hospital, meetings at ATP, Spring Breakfast (Districts 10 & 12).  Tom B. stated their presence at this District 10 meeting was a "plea for help".  Scott S. stated the two districts' organizations are essentially the same, and that some efficiencies between the districts could certainly be explored.  Frank M. noted DuPage County (with four districts) has one meeting directory; one possibility is Districts 10 and 12 consider combining their directories.  Wally Z., Archives Chair, (and Past Delegate, Area 19) recalled that in Area 19, three districts met together but remained separate.  It was resolved that a meeting would be held with as many District 10 and 12 chairpersons as possible to discuss common solutions.  The meeting will be held at the Waukegan Alano Club on Sunday, August 21, 2011, between 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. [this meeting will take place between the GSR Workshop and the District 12 monthly meeting].  [During the discussion, Bob M., inquired as to Area 20 Delegate Ray M.'s availability to speak to the two districts.  Scott S. acknowledged a "missed opportunity", since Ray had addressed District 10 at their May 22nd meeting.  Scott said he would get in contact with Ray and ask about his schedule.]  DCM Martin C. expressed District 12's willingness to help District 10 with the 2012 "Big Book Conference". 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

EVENTS:  Newly appointed chair, Gloria P. stated the need for tickets to be available soon for the upcoming Fall Breakfast to be held on October 23, 2011, at Milan Banquets in Waukegan.  DCM Scott S. asked DCM Martin C. to arrange that Karen F. (District 12 Events Chair) and Gloria exchange information.

DIRECTORY:

Kim T. reported the deadline for submitting changes to the directory will be August 10, 2011.  Kim's e-mail address is: simplyka@ymail.com

ANSWERING SERVICE: Pat T. submitted the following for the period: 6/20/2011 - 7/18/2011.  Total calls: 84.  [44 meeting information; 4 12th step; 5 wrong number; 9 other districts; 5 general information; 4 Alanon; 1 Spanish; 11 hang ups, 1 will call back].  Pat stated it sometimes take "a long time" to get 12 step calls answered.  A general need from the group was expressed that phone lists need to be updated.

TREATMENT:  

Steve B. reported the committee as "busy".  There will be monthly opportunities for AAs to participate at Northern Illinois Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (NICASA) at 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday evenings in Buffalo Grove and in Round Lake on Wednesday evenings.  These meetings will invite AAs from the recovering community to share their experience, strength and hope with those who are attending orientation at NICASA.

PUBLIC INFORMATION:  

Matt S.  Announced canceling the PI workshop on July 30th and will announce the new date when available - most likely in October.  Matt reported the committee is struggling with establishing some sort of information activity with schools.
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GRAPEVINE:  Bob M.: No report.

LITERATURE:

Bill J. is willing to provide assist in providing literature.  Position for Alternate - Literature is open.

CORRECTIONS:  

Chair, Bill W. stated as a result of his appeals for help at the Lake County Jail meetings - he "got some bites".  He passed out a packet that contains the necessary information to be considered as a volunteer at the jail.  He emphasized the need to "be honest" on the forms - if someone cannot answer "NO" on all the questions - then wait until the questions can be answered satisfactorily.  This will cut down on frustration for the individuals, and the paper load on the county employees.  These packets are available from Bill or the district web site.  Bill expressed the continuing need for used "Grapevines" at the jail.  

NEWSLETTER:

Cindy K. set August 24th as the deadline submissions to the "Conscious Contact" newsletter.  She said group news is always welcome.

ARCHIVES:

Wally Z. is looking for group information, i.e. when the group got started, timelines, etc.

SPECIAL NEEDS: No report.

WEBSITE:  

Mark D. reported 1065 home page hits.  Mark has updated the web site mailbox address.

GENERAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (GSR) CONTACT: No report.  Anne D. apologized for her absence.

ALTERNATE DCM:  

Mike M. has confirmed the following schedule with St. Gilbert Church: We are clear with them for every fourth Sunday through 2012, EXCEPT: December and July.  NOTE:  Traditionally, District 10 combines their November and December meetings; with the meeting occurring in November.

DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBER (DCM):

Scott S. will have a report at the August meeting concerning the State Conference held in Skokie August 5, 6, and 7, 2011.  He encouraged attendance at this conference.

ADJOURNMENT:  7:15 P.M. with the Lord's Prayer.

NEXT MEETING DATE: August 28, 2011, at St. Gilbert Church, Grayslake, IL.

Respectfully submitted,
Bob P., Secretary, District 10