St. Paul's United Church of Christ
49 Indian Church Road
Buffalo, New York 14210

July 15, 2000

1. The meeting opened at 12:15 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.

Charles W. - Reading
Freddie R. - Twelve Traditions
Art B. - Twelve Concepts

2. The following members were present at the meeting:

Members: Mark C. (Chair), Susan G. (Vice Chair), Stacey S. (Treasurer), Sharon Z. (Secretary), Tracy D. (RD), Marsha D. (Conv. Chair), A'Lonia Mc. (Activities Chair), Art B. (RCM Chaut.), Quincy A. (RCM Niagara Falls), Mustaffa M. (RCM Buffalo), Charles W. (RCM Alt. Buffalo).

Visitors included Melanie C. (Conv. Sec.) and Tom D.

3. Mail - Tom D. volunteered to open mail. We received fliers, bank statements and donations. We also received a letter from an individual at a facility looking for H&I to show up for meeting there. Susan G. volunteered to write individual to find out what facility the meeting is to be held at.

4. 6/17/00 RSC Minutes were unanimously approved as written without corrections.

Reports:

5. Opening Treasurer's Report - Stacey S. reported an opening balance of $2,753.63 and needs to update signatures for bank account signatory card. Mark C., Tracy D. and Stacey S. signed signatory card.

6. Regional Chairperson Report - Mark C. stated he was looking forward to his term as Chair and expressed if anyone needs help, he is available 24 hours a day. He also said he would do his best at being impartial and listening to all sides on any issues. Tom D. has application for RSC incorporation and needs to get one more piece of information from Susan G. The application will be submitted 7/17 with a check from RSC payable to the US Treasury in the amount of $500.

7. Vice Chairperson Report - no report.

8. Secretary - Sharon Z. requested $15 check for rent donation to Church. Returned receipts and $6.72 leftover from June Minute expenses to Treasurer and requested $35 check for postage and copying of July Minutes.

9. Regional Delegate Report - See attached report. RSC discussed topics for Zonal Forum. First topic [Function and purpose of our Zonal Form: Where are we going?] -- RSC expressed desire to find out function and purpose of Zonal Forum. Are there any plans for Zonal Forum to take action on anything specific? We agreed sharing of information is beneficial but a more formal plan of action may help. Sharon Z. suggested I.P. on Zonal Forum's function and purpose. Second topic [Strengthening our ASCs] - RSC asked RD and RD-Alt. to listen and bring back information. Third topic [Discussion of the Ad Hoc Committee - Do we allow non-RD/RDAs to serve as Trusted Servants at the NEZF? - Should the NEZF accept voluntary collaborative voluntary funding?] - RSC voted yes to allow RD/RDAs to serve as trusted servants at the NEZF and voted no to NEZF accepting voluntary collaborative funding. RD and RD-Alt requested checks totaling $505 for hotel, per diem, gas and tolls to attend NEZF. Freddie R. returned monies not spent for WSC as he was unable to attend. The unused ticket expense of $304 remains outstanding.

10. Area Reports:

AlleCatt - not present.

Buffalo - Handwritten report submitted by Mustaffa M. as follows:

Norman S. has resigned as RCM. Mustaffa M. is the new RCM. Charles W. is the new RCM-Alt. The BASCNA Group conscience is for RSC to meet bi-monthly as opposed to monthly. BASCNA also requests that an adequate balance for Region be sent to BASCNA. In loving service, Mustaffa M.

Chautauqua - see attached report.

Ni-O - not present.

Niagara Falls - Handwritten report submitted by Quincy A. as follows:

I have been asked by my area to request some seed money for literature. Our area is still coming along. I am part of the ad-hoc committee to put together the list of by-laws. Our Area is getting ready to sponsor a newcomer speaker jam/dance next month. I am also encouraging people to register early for the upcoming convention. Any help from Region, if possible, would be greatly appreciated. Humbly yours in service, Quincy A.

11. Subcommittee Reports:

Activities - see attached report. The Activities Committee will donate leftover supplies from GSR Assembly to the Convention Committee.

Convention - Handwritten report submitted by Marsha D as follows:

Closing balance $450.78. Meeting changed to weekday vs. 2nd Saturday of month. August meeting every other week. 7/28 - next event. Movie at Market Arcarde, X-Men, PG-13, $4, 1st 100 registrants free popcorn. Doors open at 10 pm - movie at 10:30 pm. Please encourage registration. In need of funds from $1,500 - $2,000. Programs, books, payment plan, hosp. Yours in service, Marsha D.

Mark C. asked for total registrations to date and informed Marsha D. that this information needs to be a part of the WNYRCNA report. Year to date total registrations as of July 8th is 124 with income of $1,905.

P.I. - not present.

Web-Site - Mark T. not present. Art B. submitted attached report on his behalf.

12. Old Business:

Motion by Stacey S. for RSC to meet bi-monthly from 12-3 pm. Marsha D. seconded motion. Mark C. asked for 3 pros and 3 cons and vote would then be taken. Results of vote 6-yes, 2-no and 1 abstention.

Meeting schedules - Tom D. suggested putting off printing schedules until after Convention and RSC agreed.

13. New Business:

Motion to donate $200 check payable to WSC for Niagara Falls Area literature. Sharon Z. seconded motion. Vote unanimous - motion carried.

Open Positions: H&I Chair, Literature Chair, Activities Sub-Committee Chair, Convention Sub-Committee Chair. Tracy D. asked about RD term. Per by-laws RD term ends in July - this month. There was discussion about progression of positions, i.e. RD-Alt to RD, RCM to RD-Alt. Discussion tabled until September.

14. Closing Treasurer's Report

July 15, 2000 Beginning Balance $ 2,753.63

Debits PO Box 22.00
St. Paul's - Rent 15.00
RSC Secretary expenses 35.00
RD expenses NEZF 215.00
RD-Alt expenses NEZF 290.00
PO Box 22.00
Niagara Falls Seed $ - WSC 200.00
William C. Moran & Assoc. 116.50
August Payment - Convention 1,764.00
Dept of US Treasury 500.00

$ 3,179.50

Credits $ 614.00 Void Check #476
$ 20.00 Mustard Seed Donation
$150.00 Ni-O Area Donation
$100.00 Ni-O Area Donation
$100.00 Ni-O Area Donation
$ 23.00 Promise of Freedom Donation
$ 94.11 Activities Reimbursement to RSC
$ 6.72 RSC Secretary Reimbursement
$1,107.83

Ending Balance $ 681.96

Stacey S. also mentioned we did receive the donations from Ni-O Area totaling $350 and as promised, we would forward receipts through the mail to the Ni-O Area.

15. Announcements - Mark C. informed RSC that due to incorporation we will need to bring an accountant/bookkeeper. Mark C. will contact an accountant/bookkeeper.

Meeting closed at 3:07 p.m.

NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH FROM
12 pm to 3 pm

In service,

Sharon Z.