Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, August 8, 2021
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer                                                                                                       Service Prayer read by Jonathan P                                                                                                                                                           12 Traditions read by Frankee B                                                                                                                                                                                                   12 concepts read by Steve L                                                                                                                                                      Definition and Purpose of the ASC read by Nicole K                                                                                                          Introduction of new GSRs: Andrew M from Daily Maintenance; Smitty from Recovery from the Heart                                                                                                                                        
GSR show of hands:  Eight GSRs present by show of hands, quorum was met                                                                                                                                  Administration Report: Read by Jonathan P
1. Reestablishing tax ID status is being finalized at a cost of $238.
2. Current budgets for subcommittees, rent, etc. are being compared to prudent reserve.
Secretary’s Report: Read by Stephen K                                                                                                                                                     GSR Roll Call and Reports:
All in the Family needs trusted servants - Lakeshore Presbetarian Church, Saturdays at 7 pm.
I Luv Lucy should be back indoors within a couple weeks - St. Lucy's Church, Mondays at 7 pm.
Serenity on Sunday needs support - Macomb County Alano Center, Sundays at 3 pm.
Today We Live needs support and trusted servants - Eastside Alano Club, Mondays and Thursdays at 730 pm ... Today We Live is having a picnic September 4 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Butcher Park.
Recovery from the Heart needs support - Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Mondays at 7 pm ... masks and vaccination required.
                                                                                                                           
7th Tradition                                                                                                                                                             Break
Treasurer's Report:                                                                                                                                                           Beginning Balance _$825.46_ Group Donations _$1303.20_ 7th Tradition _$15_ Total _$2143.66_  
RCM Report: Given by Jeff K. Region needs trusted servants. Open positions include treasurer, co-treasurer, secretary, web servant, outreach and newsletter. Motions were passed to donate $600 to World, and $2000 to the MSO. The first live fundraiser for MDRCNA 12 will be a picnic with four speakers, August 21 from 11 am to 7 pm at Hines Park in Dearborn Heights. Jeff K is stepping down as chair. Next Regional meeting is Sept. 26 at the MSO.
Policy Report: Brittain P was absent - excused (1x). No report given.

MSO Report: Given by Rocky C. A motion was passed to budget $2000 to bring merchandise, other than NA literature, such as t-shirts, etc. to the Greater Illinois Regional Convention. Volunteers will cover all costs associated with their attendance. 
A motion was passed to budget $2200 to upgrade the MSO's point of sale system.
The MSO's checking account balance is $4,712.86, and savings account balance is $102.14. See attachment for complete financial statement. Next MSO Board meeting is August 17 at 6:30 pm at the MSO.

Activities Report: Open position. No report given.
Helpline Report: Amara E was absent - excused (1x). No report given.

H & I Report: Anne M was absent - excused (2x). Report given by Diana. SHAR is open for meetings, Sundays from 7- 8 pm. Two people are allowed to attend. Anyone interested should contact Anne M.
Next H&I subcommittee meeting will be held October 19, 6 pm, at the Eastside Alano Club. Nominations will be held for all positions, and anyone wanting to get involved in the Blue Book Banquet should attend.

Literature Report: Open position. No report given.

Newsletter Report: Given by Sara S. One hundred and eighty five copies of Macomb Miracles were printed at a cost of $97.27. The area meeting list is being updated for next month.

Outreach Report: Open position. No report given.

Public Relations Report: Open position. No report given

Web-servant Report: Given by Tim V. The Web site is being updated as info comes in. There is a link to Oakland and western Wayne counties meetings. Please submit event flyers so they can be posted.

Convention Report: Given by Marty K. MACNA committee met August 1. The golf outing made a $760 profit. Account balance is $2976.45 before the golf outing deposit. Next fundraiser is the road rally on August 14.
Pre-registration for MACNA is encouraged, as funds are needed to pre order merchandise and registration items. Pre-registration is $15 until October 31, $20 after.
The convention's treasurer is looking into accepting Venmo and Cashapp for registration and merchandise payments.
Co-chair and co-treasurer positions need to be filled before MACNA. Four-year clean time requirement.
Next committee meeting is September 5 at the Eastside Alano Club. Subcommittee at 6 pm, full committee at 7 pm. 

Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses _$2143.66_ Total Expenses _$117.27_ Total After Expenses _$2026.39_ Regional Donation _$1201.39_ End Balance _$825_
                                                                                                                                                                                      
Old Business:      
1. Sommer E elected as PR Chair
2. Rob S elected as Activities Chair                                                                                                                                                           

New Business: Please take to groups to vote on.
1. Steve L was nominated as RCM chair. He has over seven-and-a-half-years clean, previously served as RCM Chair and co-Chair, and personally knows many people at the regional level. Steve runs the "Work the Steps or Die'' workshop, sponsors numerous people, and has been attending Area since very early in his recovery.
2. Hillary S was nominated as RCM co-Chair. She has been clean for seven years,nworked the steps, sponsors people, and served as Area Chair, co-Chair and Treasurer.
Open Floor/Clean Time Recognition: 
1.An event has asked for participation from PR to set up an information table.
2. Activities needs support, and wants to have Halloween and Christmas events, and form a subcommittee. Contact Rob S at robsmart37@gmail.com or 586-943-5963 if interested in getting involved.
                                                                                                                                                        Announcements/Close:
Next Meeting:      Sunday, September 12, 2021, 10:30 A.M., Administration 10:00 AM, Policy 9:30 A.M.