Region Minutes 9-20-03
Dave opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
The next meeting will be on November 15, 2003 in Buffalo
at 49 Indian Church Road. Take the 190 to the Seneca Street exit.
Take Seneca Street to Indian Church Road and turn left. The
church will be on the right-hand side with parking on the street.
Minutes - Literature workshop should be Regional workshop.
The workshops times are switched. Motion made to accept the
minutes with corrections.
Mailbox - Val B. has mail from Freddy. Mail included
bank statements and flyers.
Nominations -
H&I - vacant
Activities - vacant
Secretary - Melanie, election in November
Literature - James W., election in November
Convention - Gretchen, election in November
RD - Cedric -
Western New York Regional Delegate report
9/20/2003
Well thank God we meet again to try to carry this message and
serve. There is a lot going on in the fellowship
With the 50 year Anniversary of N.A this year! Also this being
a conference cycle! We have a lot to be grateful for, NAWS has
sent our Region the Sponsorship booklet & IP along with other
resource materials which I'll share later. My first N.E.Z.F.
as R.D. was a gratifying experience the unity through service
was displayed in the NA Way the various topics discussed with
experience and open-mindedness. The minuets are here and I will
go in depth. The C.A.R. will be available in December with workshop
to follow next RSM if practical. At the vice chairs
It was suggested that we attend the multi-regional learning event
and am seeking further direction on that.
The other issues or concerns were smoking meetings
still allowed with the state with smoking ban? Group autonomy
doesn't supercede the law, should recovering public enjoy a smoke
free meeting. Not just bars and restaurants and other public
places, also seeking discussion or experience on that. The last
concern was the timing and the lacking of our Regional minutes.
We must keep the principal of love & unity, also our Service
Concepts of N.A. (5th) Concept in this instance.
I would like to elaborate on the following N.E.Z.F
discussion topics:
* The atmosphere of recovery and people who are forced to attend
meetings, e.g., children,
* People who are required to have court slips signed
* Half way house
* Rehab
The way that we have a fellow ship responds to the needs of this
group were signing slips. At the end of the meeting therefore
there are no interruptions during the meeting. But in some cases
a person has to leave early. As far as the children, there also
was a lot of feedback, their was childcare available in shifts
especially for the very young ones, on occasions when a closed
meeting is needed we have space available to accommodate closed
meetings are also an option for children especially the very young
ones. Rehab clients are often supervised by staff and won't share
or often bring challenges of facility policy to N.A. We are grateful
that our fellowship is growing, along with growth comes change
the open communication with other Regions, Areas, and group members
allows our base
To broaden which leads to higher points of freedom. We must continue
to show up and share, and listen with an open mind to new and
different perspectives so that every person seeking Recovery can
have it available to them. We all have a voice in N.A. and should
let it be heard at the C.A.R. I will be contacting you with further
information.
Area reports -
Buffalo - Closing balance was questioned, possible
mistake on the RCM's part, $4,000 discrepancy. No children are
allowed at Buff State except at the Mustard Seed meeting. The
Area could lose the facility if there are any more problems.
A position at the Buffalo Area has been held too long. Discussion
ensued about filling positions just to keep them filled. Others
will not step up if a position is kept filled. Open positions
should be covered by the Area's Vice-Chair. The Area has a $250.00
donation
Chautauqua - See attached report.
Ni-O - New RCM appointed.
Niagara Falls - Not in attendance.
Secretary - no report.
Opening Balance - $1,262.66
Chair - Dave M.
See attached report.
Vice-Chair - Rodney M.
I am currently honeymooning in Florida. Thank you to Fred H.
for bringing the mail and my report. I will respond to the mail
from the Collins and Albion Correctional facilities. I have left
messages with the Regional secretary to provide me with the lawyers
name and phone number about incorporation. I have yet to receive
a response. I am seeking from the lawyer written direction on
how to complete the final phase of this endeavor. I have spoken
with the Vice-Chair of the Convention several times and will be
available for service at the Convention on Saturday.
Literature - James W.
Not in attendance.
PI - Dale
Thank You all for letting us serve you. I'm very busy with putting
last minute corrections and information in the upcoming 2003 regional
schedule booklet. Of the four quotes from different printers,
the highest was $868.00 and the lowest (Falconer Printing &
Design) was $761.48, all taxes and fees included. The meeting
booklets will be ready to be distributed at the convention Friday
October 5th. June's Regional P.I. committee meeting had 1 in attendance,
July's had 1, and in August 2 attended. I hope to be able to get
a P.I. flyer made so it can be passed out at the convention and
it is with hope, that this will spark some interest in P.I. service
efforts.
Convention - Gretchen V.
The Entertainment/Fundraising Chair was reluctantly removed due
to his work schedule. There were problems with an event that
was organized and run poorly. Everything seems to be set for
the convention. The program is set and it includes the Regional
workshops as requested by Region. There is a fashion show, opening
Speaker, dance and midnight speaker on Friday. On Saturday, there
is the banquet, main speaker, comic, dance and midnight speaker.
The convention committee contacted four insurance companies for
insurance quotes. Only one quote came back, $1,190 for 2 million
in coverage. The banner is made and the merchandise has been
ordered. We will be assembling registration packages the week
of September 27th.
Website - Mark T.
See attached report.
Policy - Jim L.
See attached report.
Old Business -
Tax exempt number - The Vice Chair mentioned talking
to the lawyer but the Region has directed him to sever the relationship
with the lawyer. Any further calls may incur charges. Several
people heard that it is simple to get a tax exempt number. Val
B. will get information from a lawyer. Tax filing issues also
need to be addressed.
Internet meeting - Saturday nights at 9pm starting
October 11. Go to www.nawny.org/chat
Women's Unity Day was held without endorsement from
NA.
New Business
Discussion ensued on smoking meetings due to the new
smoking ban. Meetings do not supersede the law. Meetings are
subject to facility rules.
Attending the Zonal Forum in Maine in December will be discussed
at the next meeting.
The meeting lists will include Alle-Cats meetings but
will not include Bradford Warren meetings. Motion made, seconded
and passed unanimously. Requesting $761.48 for meeting lists.
A CAR report workshop will be held in January after
the Regional meeting held in the Ni-O Area.
Rent for the facility today, $20.00.
Closing Balance - $481.18
Motion to close.
Proposed Alternating Schedule
Jan Mar May July Sept Nov
2003 Chaut Buff Ni-O Niag Fls Chaut Buff
2004 Ni-O Niag Fls Chaut Buff Ni-O Niag Fls
2005 Chaut Buff Ni-O Niag Fls Chaut Buff
2006 Ni-O Niag Fls Chaut Buff Ni-O Niag Fls
Chair report 9-20-03
Since our last meeting, I have spoken to vice-chair
Rodney regarding the distribution of mail. He informed me that
he would distribute it accordingly. I talked to Dale H. about
Regional meeting schedules and that will be covered in his report.
I will get together with James W. to put together
the regional workshop for the Saturday 11:30-12:45 convention
slot and I will also be taking care of today's policy ad-hoc policy
committee meeting because Jim L. has to work until 12:30 today,
I hope there is good attendance.
In the July minutes, I noticed that a few reports
were not emailed to our secretary as expected. It is very important
to bring a written report to every meeting and also email it to
the secretary if possible to further enhance our communication.
Policy Ad-Hoc Meeting 9-20-03
We had our first meeting today at 11:00 with the objective
to start revising the current regional guidelines. We will try
to identify discrepancies and unclear sections so they will be
easier to read, understand and use.
There were 5 members in attendance. We started to
read the guidelines page by page and Dave M. highlighted the sections
that need work.
Our first review will be focused on identifying problem
sections. Once complete, our second review bill be to change,
add, remove or edit wording to come up with a revised set of guidelines
that can better suit the current committee and hopefully last
for future committees to work by. These proposed changes, when
complete will be submitted to the region for a vote and will most
likely take more than 1 year to finish.
We will meet 1 hour before each regional meeting unless
otherwise announced. Sets of the current guidelines can be found
on our website. Feel free to print a copy and bring any ideas
or changes to our next meeting in Lockport in November.
The meeting closed at 12:15.
09-20-03
To: WNYRSCNA
From: Mark T.
Subject: WNY web site
Hello family:
The WNY regional web site is up and running. There
are no major problems to report.
I will probably be working on the site in the upcoming
weeks. I ask all RCMs to please submit any changes in their meeting
schedules or any upcoming events they have. If I have your events
and meeting changes they will get to the site. You can mail them
to nawny@nawny.org. Or you can write them on the sheet of paper
that is circulating around today.
I have spoken with Mike B., the BASC web person and
he and I are working on the gradual transmission of control of
the site to him. I will continue to be the administrative and
technical contact for InterNIC (our domain name) and Network solutions
(our service provider).
I have some mail today for our RD. The mail is regarding
a motion that will be on the floor at the next WSC meeting. The
motion deals with the use of fellowship literature on regional
and area web site as well as the Internet. Surely a hot topic
for debate but for those in attendance today who may not know,
we have fellowship-approved literature on our web site. Most of
what is found in the public information section of our site is
fellowship literature.
I have handouts for the new online meeting starting
in October. These flyers have been circulated in the Chautauqua
area. There are plenty for other areas to take and also enough
to pass out at the Regional convention in October.
Submitted in loving service.
Mark T.
CASC RCM REPORT 9-20-03
Secretary Tina B opened the CASC area service meeting
with the serenity prayer at 3:45 pm on 7-27-03. I was unable to
attend ASC meeting on 8-31-03. Dale H read the 12 concepts. The
12 traditions were read by Mark T. Concept 3 was read by Mark
T.
The minutes from the previous ASC meetings were approved
with change. The correct available balance in the treasury was
16.54
There was a quorum present at this meeting. The groups
that were in attendance gave group reports. The only pressing
issues or concern with the groups that were represented was voiced
by Isaac, the GSR of the second chance group. The group is getting
very little, if any, support from the outside. They are going
to have a group conscience to determine if they will persist.
Sub-committee reports were given:
Phone line: All is well. No issues or concerns.
Public Information: Will be placing IP "NA a resource
in you community" into all the local high school libraries
this month. The PSAs on the radio are going well.
Literature: Literature has 1118.26 in literature on
hand. Will be changing to a new bank to avoid the 3.00 per month
service charge. No issues or concerns.
Activities: Tina B. reports a treasury balance of 323.85.
The committee has an available balance of 123.85 for today's upcoming
activity. Speaker from 7:00 pm till 8:00 pm then from 8:00 pm
till 9:00 pm. Dance from 9:00 pm until midnight. Registration
drive will be going on throughout the day.
Web site: Mark T. reports that the WNY regional web
site is up and running without problems. Mark will be transferring
the day-to-day operation of the site to Mike B. at the September
2003 RSC meeting. He will continue to be the administrative and
technical contact for the site.
RCM: Mark T. gave the CASCNA the report that he gave
to the RSC in May 2003.
Treasurer: The treasurer reports that we are below
our prudent reserve of 220.00. Donations from the groups are down.
New Business:
1. The CASCNA has decided to put off the purchase of a new copier
for now. With the current treasurer balance below the prudent
reserve it is best for the area to hold off until the financial
position improves. Until the new copier is purchased, schedules
will be printed on a printer.
2. The second chance group will be meeting for a group conscience
to see if this group will persist. Attendance is way down and
they are unable to support the Wednesday night meeting at the
rehab.
3. There was discussion regarding the Wednesday night meeting
at the rehab. Literature chair Amy N. pointed out that according
to information she had from WSO, H& I meetings should be closed
meetings. The rehab requires that this meeting be an open meeting.
It was decided that we will keep the meeting open.
The motion to close was made a 4:30 pm. There was a
second. The motion was approved and the meeting was closed at
4:35 pm with the serenity prayer.
The next CASC meeting will be July 27th, 2003. The
sub-committees will meet at 2:00 pm and the ASC will start at
3:00 pm.
Submitted in loving service
Mark T.
Position Name Address Email Phone
Chair Dave M. 6 Cindy, Amherst 14221 Dmyers1060@aol.com 632-0927
V-Chair Rodney M. 110 Mapleridge Rd., Bflo 14215 845-0162
Treasurer Donald A. 25 Townsend St., Bflo 14206 308-4413
Secretary Melanie R. 5862 Buffalo Street, Sanborn 14132 mellow1399@yahoo.com
731-1540
RD Cedric S. 37 Oxford Avenue, Bflo 14209 ced062@aol.com 602-6588885-6070
RD Alt Bob B. 536 Penora Street, Depew 14043 rbishop907@earthlink.net
685-1409
Convention Gretchen V. 1310 Delaware Ave. #212, Bflo 14209 gretchenjv@yahoo.com
885-0414
Literature James W. 2119 Main Street, NF 14305 nosajeraw@aol.com
282-4920
Policy Jim L. 155 Carmel Rd, Bflo 14214
H&I
Activities
Website Mark T. 1436 Norby Rd., Jamestown 14701 mtuccio@alltel.net
484-2477
Policy Jim L. 155 Carmel Rd., Buffalo 14214 834-9522
PI Chair Dale H. PO Box 153 Warren, PA 16365 moe54sh@yahoo.com
(814)726-9440
RCM Bflo Fred H. 171 E. Morris Ave., Bflo 14214 freddyrich55@msn.com
833-1961
RCM Alt Bflo Val B. 146 Longdale Rd., Bflo 14208 882-8611
RCM Chaut Mark T. 1436 Norby Rd., Jamestown 14701 mtuccio@alltel.net
484-2477
RCM Alt Chaut
RCM NF Joshua A. 225 14th Street, NF 14303 phoenix@sysr.com 285-0947
RCM Alt NF
RCM Ni-O Lori M. 7091 Rapids Rd. Lkpt 14094 Junebug6995@yahoo.com
434-0935390-6481 cell
RCM Alt Ni-O
In Loving Service
Mike B
