DISTRICT 3 MINUTES

District 3, Area 35 - Perham MN

www.district3aa.org

MEETING DATE: October 18, 2009

Opened the meeting with a moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer

SECRETARY REPORT: Submitted by: Sue

~No corrections or additions

*Motion to accept minutes by: Becky

*Motion seconded by: Erik

*Motion carries

TREASURY REPORT: Submitted by: None, George in surgery

~Brian says George plans to be present at the next meeting

*Motion to accept treasury report by:

*Motion seconded by:

*Motion carries

D.C.M. REPORT: Submitted by: Bill

~Separate report

~Talked to Becky about booth at county fair

~If chairs need manuals, Bill has them

~Jeff reported on survey whereby average contribution is $1.00 per

person per year. Birthdays a good way to contribute. We will bring

this information to group meetings.

*Yours in Service,

District 3 DCM

ACTION COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CPC/Public Information: Submitted by: None

~Ed nominated Erik as alternate chair, Becky seconded. Erik accepted,

said he will be here for meetings or send report

~Erik reminded chairs they are reimbursed for duties but not travel to meeting,

see the local group

~Bill reminded chairs to use their budgeted money

Treatment Chair Report: Submitted by: : Becky

~She has new contacts in Fergus Falls, volunteers in Otter Tail

~Going to Pine Manor, and to Ogema although it is out of the district

~Bell Hill did not call back

Corrections Chair Report: Submitted by: Jeff

~Any ideas on how to get volunteers?

~Suggested requesting names from groups, give information to Jeff

~Robin volunteered to speak at prison womens groups

Round Robin (RR) Chair Report: Submitted by: Carol

~Has four months of Round Robins scheduled, will check on web site

for previous months

Webmaster Report: Submitted by: John was unable to attend

~Ed will work with John regarding web site

G.S.R. REPORTS:

~Mike G, Friday Noon Group, Detroit Lakes - Excellent group participation,

12 Step meeting first Friday of month, discussed reciting Lord's Prayer at end

of meeting as may be losing people, finances are stong and steady

~Gary, Smokey Hills - Summer people gone south, good core group of about

12, went to Fall Assembly and reported

~Carol, OT Thursday Night - Great attendance, topic meetings, have new

structure and have officers, some old-timers started a Monday night meeting

~Lyle, Wadena Birthday Nite - Meetings are picking up

~Becky, Formers group, Detroit Lakes - Steady attendance, open speakers

meetings and potlucks well attended, many newcomers, attempting to develop

prudent reserve

~Dave: Elizabeth - 2-3 people, Joe & Charlie tapes, also Phil Hansen

Battle Lake - 5-10 people, Joe & Charlie, Friday night

Underwood - 15-20 People, open topic

Erhard - 5-10 people, Wednesday night

~Erik, Suit Up & Show Up, Wadena - 3-6 people, focus on solutions from Big Book

and steps, give Big Books to newcomers if they want one

~Patti, Perham Solutions - Core group members are consistently attending the

meetings, groups slowly growing. I went to Fall Assembly and voted for area

chairs per groups' wishes, meeting commitments to Fergus Falls halfway house

and Drake Counseling in Detroit Lakes

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

~Northern Lights will bring order to your group if order is large enough

~Becky asked about birthday contributions - groups get credit but must

enter group name and number

~Bill will e-mail the list (73 pages) of meeting groups in the district as requested

~GSO must also be supported, see pamphlet supporting traditions

NEXT MEETING DATE: November 15, 2009, Alano Club, Perham

Closed meeting with the Responsibility Pledge