Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, April 10, 2022
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer                                                                                                       
Administration Report: Given by Carl K.
On March 16, 2022 at approximately 10 am, Carl was informed that the prudent reserve for the activities account had not been deposited. This notification was from the Area co-Chair, who proceeded to go directly to the Activities Chair's residence. After confirming through admission by the Activities Chair that the funds were indeed missing, she collected everything associated with the Activities' bank account. After retrieving the passcodes and contacting the Area Treasurer, the ASC froze the account. Once Carl was certain he had all the correct information, he reached out down through the service structure for direction.  An agreement has been made for the former activities chair to provide MCANA with three monthly payments. Failure to fully remit the amount owed gives MCANA the right to legal action.
- Incidental Motion 41022-01 passed unanimously by all GSRs in attendance, to refer temporarily to Regional guidelines' 'Financial Responsibility Addendum’, until revision and approval of Macomb County Area Narcotics Anonymous guidelines.
- Incidental Motion 41022-02 passed unanimously by all GSRs in attendance, to refer temporarily to World Bulletin Number 30 - ‘Theft of NA funds’, until revision and approval of Macomb County Area Narcotics Anonymous guidelines.
An ad hoc committee was appointed to clean up MCANA Guidelines. Danny H - Chair, Brittain P - co-Chair, Stacy K - Secretary, Steve L - information and resources.
- Steve L will put together a GSR workshop once revamping of guidelines is completed.
See attachments for additional info.
7th tradition
Break
Service Prayer read by Jenn L                                                                                                                                                           12 Traditions read by Crystal A                                                                                                                                                                                                  12 concepts read by Marty K                                                                                                                                                      Definition and Purpose of the ASC read by Robert B                                                                                                          Introduction of new GSRs: Nancy L - Faith in Action, Gus L - Misson to Stay Clean, Chanda J - Today We Live                                                                                                                                        
GSR show of hands : 19 GSRs present, quorum was met                                                                                                                             
Secretary’s Report: Read by Stephen K                                                                                                                                                     GSR Roll Call and Reports:       
Serenity on Sunday needs support and trusted servants - Macomb Alano, Sundays at 3 pm
Today We Live needs support - Eastside Alano, Mondays and Thursdays at 730 pm
Many A Mile to Freedom needs trusted servants - Bethel Lutheran, Tuesdays at 730 pm
Freedom Seekers needs support and trusted servants - Holy Innocents, Wednesdays at 7 pm
Spiritual Connection needs a GSR - St Mark's - Thursdays at 7 pm. Spiritual Connection is having a Memorial Day picnic, May 30 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Huron Park.
White Flag needs support - Macomb Alano, Thursdays at 9 pm
Closer to the Heart needs support and trusted servants - Dovetail Coffee Shop, Fridays at 7 pm
Recovery Zone needs support - First United Methodist, Fridays at 7 pm
Faith in Action needs support and trusted servants - Life of Purpose Church, Fridays at 730 pm
Living Clean needs support - Northeast Church of Christ, Fridays at 930 pm
Work the Steps or Die MOTHER FUCKER needs support - Eastside Alano, second Saturday of each month at 130 pm
All in the Family needs support and trusted servants - Lakeshore Prysbertarian, Saturdays at 7 pm                                                                                       
Treasurer's Report:                                                                                                                                                           Beginning Balance _$826.49_ Group Donations _$854_ 7th Tradition _$33_ Total _$1713.49_
RCM Report: Read by Steve L. Region met March 27. Twenty three people attended, seven RCMs, quorum was met. Open positions include: treasurer, co-treasurer, co-secretary, co-policy, newsletter, outreach, special events, MSO board rep, and unity. MDRCNA fundraiser July 23 at Milliken State Park. Open MDRCNA positions are vice chair, treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary, and assistant secretary. Region leaning towards consensus-based decision making. Motion passed to establish a Regional prudent reserve of $5,000. Motion passed to increase the rent portion of Region's shared service expense by 15%. Region has a balance of $8,121.81 as of Feb. 28. Region next meets May 29, at 1 pm at the MSO and on zoom. See attachments for additional info.
Policy Report: Open position
MSO Report: Open position
Activities Report: Open position
Helpline Report: Given by Amara E. Four volunteers from Macomb area have committed to take the workshop. Dates will be set up after the Regional Helpline meeting.
H & I Report: Ann M was absent (excused 1x). Read by Eric S. Harbor Light needs volunteers, Thursdays and Sundays at 7 pm. Contact Darrell C at 586-339-0689. Masks required. Harbor Light was given seven Basic Texts, plus key tags and meeting lists. 
SHAR Macomb needs volunteers, Sundays at 7 pm. Contact Kathy C at 586-489-8746. SHAR was given 10 Basic Texts, plus meeting lists. 
Macomb Correctional Facility is open to volunteers, Tuesdays at 6 pm. Contact Robert J or Jimmy A. 
Four cases of Basic Texts were ordered and received. H&I next meets April 19 at 6 pm at the Eastside Alano. See attachments for additional info and Blue Book Banquet financial statement..
Literature Report: Given by Jenn L. Subcommittee met April 3. As of April 9, seven Basic Texts have been sold from the purchased case, 17 remaining. Going forward Basic Texts will be sold before and after Area, or by contacting Jenn at jenniferlight83@att.net or via text at 248-925-7579. Literature next meets May 1 at 1 pm at the Eastside Alano.
Newsletter Report: Four hundred meeting guides and 200 Macomb Miracles were printed at a cost of $227.05. Zoom link for "12 Steps of NA" has been added to the meeting guide PDF for next month. Send submissions and flyers to macombmiracles@yahoo.com. Subcommittee meets the second Sunday of the month at 930 am at the Eastside Alano.
Outreach Report: Given by Eddie B. Outreach met April 3, five attended. Outreach has continued to show support to meetings requesting assistance, and attendance has grown, including helping to fill service positions at "Today We Live". Beginning in May a new meeting will start up on Saturday afternoons, date and time to be determined. 
Restaurants and Recovery will officially launch on April 27th at "Freedom Seekers," with fellowship to follow at National Coney Island. Outreach next meets May 1 at 1 pm at the Eastside Alano. See attachments for additional info.
Public Relations Report: Given by Sommer E. Sommer attended a forum on March 15 to see about upcoming events. One hundred dollars requested  for an event at 9 a.m. on June 18 at Fraser High School, volunteers needed. Public Relations next meets April 25 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano. See attachment for additional info. 
Web-servant Report: Given by Tim V. The Web site is being updated as info comes in, including announcements of subcommittee meetings. Please send meeting info and flyers for Macomb events to macombwebpage@gmail.com or through Facebook messenger.
Convention Report: Given by Stacy K. Convention met April 3. Location chosen for MACNA XI, Doubletree Detroit/Dearborn, Nov 4th-6th. Theme and logo chosen. Theme is "Carrying the Message. An example of the logo will be available soon. Balance is $7,107 as of April 10. Murder Mystery financial info will be in next month's report. Convention co-chair is open. Four-year clean time requirement and previous convention committee experience. Convention next meets May 1 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano. See attachments for additional info.
Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses _$1713.49_ Total Expenses _$347_ Total After Expenses _$1366.49_ Regional Donation _$541.49_ End Balance _$825_                                                                                                                                                                     
 Old Business:     
- Budget request approved for $800 to Newsletter.
- Budget request approved for $50 to Helpline.
- Budget request approved for $2,000 to H&I.
- Budget request  approved for $200 to Outreach.                                                                                                                                                   
New Business: Please take to groups to vote on:
- Motion 41022-03 filed to reimburse Ian G $226.31 for printing cost of color campout flyers.
Activities, Policy and MSO chairs are open positions. Please take to your groups to see if there is any interest.
Open Floor/Clean Time Recognition:            
- Marty K recognized for 31 years     
- MCANA will meet on the third Sunday in May, instead of the second Sunday, in observance of Mother's Day.                                                                                                                     
Announcements/Close:
Next Meeting:  Sunday, May 15, 2022, 10:30 A.M., Administration 10:00 AM