Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, May 16, 2021
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer                                                                                                       Service Prayer: Read by Smitty                                                                                                                                                        12 Traditions: Read by Summer                                                                                                                                                                                                   12 concepts: Read by Sara S                                                                                                                                                      Definition and Purpose of the ASC: Read by Danny                                                                                                        Introduction of new GSRs: Joe, from Clean for today                                                                                                                                        GSR show of hands: six GSRs present by show of hands, quorum was met                                                                                                                                 Administration Report: Given by Jon
1. Discussed pursuing a Tax ID and nonprofit status. Talking to Brett S about helping with this matter.
2. Full access to bank account and statements will be made available, and included in secretary's report. 
3. Area meeting will be discontinued on Zoom.
4. Interruption of meeting by disruptive or disorderly behavior will be dealt with by a vote from GSRs.
Secretary’s Report: Read by Stephen K                                                                                                                                                    GSR Roll Call and Reports: 
- Many a Mile to Freedom needs a GSR - Bethel Lutheran, Tuesdays at 7 pm
- Spiritual Connection needs a GSR -St Mark's, Thursdays at 7 pm ... Spiritual Connection is also having a picnic May 31 from 11-5 at Huron Park.
- Daily Maintenance is having an 11-year anniversary celebration on June 12. No time or place decided yet, but a subcommittee is working out details. More info to come.
- Recovery Zone tentatively has a picnic scheduled for the second Sunday in August.
- See email attachments for details on the remaining groups/additional info.

                                                                                                                         
7th Tradition then break
Treasurers Report: Read by Nicole                                                                                                                                                          Beginning Balance _$825_ Group Donations _$787_ 7th Tradition _$25_ Total _$1637_
RCM Report: Jeff K was absent (excused). Steve L served as alternate. Next meeting May 30.
Policy Report: Given by Brittain P. The second and final policy revision workshop is scheduled for June 12 at 6 pm in the pool room of the Eastside Alano Club. Anyone with questions or concerns about policy can attend the subcommittee meeting at 930 am before Area.

MSO Report: Open position. Xavier revoked his nomination. 

Activities Report: Rene was absent - unexcused (1x). No report given.

Helpline Report: Given by Amara E. A subcommittee meeting was held before Area, two members attended and had no concerns. The helpline received 274 calls and 27 were missed. Ten of those calls had a Macomb Area volunteer on shift. This was addressed at the subcommittee meeting. Another volunteer will be added to cover shifts. The first Helpline workshop was held May 15. Two more to follow.

H & I Report: Open position. 

Literature Report: Open position

Newsletter Report: Given by Sara S. A subcommittee meeting was held at 930 am before Area. A meeting list was made. One hundred and eighty copies of Macomb Miracles were made at a cost of $100.

Outreach Report: Open position.

Public Relations Report: David W was absent-unexcused (1x). No report given.

Web-servant Report: Given by Tim V. The web site is actively being updated. Send emails to macombwebpage@gmail.com

Convention Report: Given by Marty K. The subcommittee met on May 2. Current balance is $3638.65. The $1000 refund check for last year's Convention is said to be in the mail. Two subcommittee members have stepped down, but three have been added. More positions need to be filled. A contract has been signed to hold the convention at the MRCC Banquet Center in Warren on November 13. Tickets will be $30. Possible fundraising events include a golf outing in July or August, the road rally in August and a chili cook-off in October. Next subcommittee and committee meetings are being held June 12.
See attached report for more Convention details and/or if interested in open positions.

Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses _$1637_ Total Expenses _$120_Total After Expenses _$1517_Regional Donation _$692_End Balance _$825
                                                                                                                                                                                
  Old  Business:     
1. Administration budget requests were declined for submission.
New Business: Please take to the groups to vote on.
1. Amara was re-nominated as Helpline chair.
2. Annie M (co-chair) was nominated as H&I chair. She has been involved in H&I for 30 years and has 30 years clean.
3. Sara S was re-nominated as Newsletter chair. 
4. Tim V was re-nominated as Web-servant
5. Literature, MSO, Outreach, and PR chairs are open positions. Please take to the groups to see if there is any willingness or nominations for members to be considered to fill these spots.
5. Rene's interest in retaining her Activities chair is being sought. 
Open Floor/Clean Time Recognition: Tim V was recognized for 18 months.                                                                                                                                                   Announcements/Close:
Next Meeting:      Sunday, June 13, 10:30 A.M., Administration 10:00 AM, Policy 9:30 A.M.