Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, October 9, 2022
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer:                                                                                                                                                             Service Prayer: Read by Mark K                                                                                                                                                              12 Traditions: Read by Josh P                                                                                                                                                                 12 Concepts: Read by David W                                                                                                                                                            Definition & Purpose of the ASC: Read by Frankee W                                                                                                                                                                     Administration Report: Given by Carl K. STOP SMOKING!!!     
Introduction of new GSRs: Mark K, Daily Maintenance
GSR Show of Hands: Fifteen GSRs present by show of hands, quorum was met. 
Secretary’s Report: Read by Stephen K                                                                                                                                                     GSR Roll Call and Reports:
Serenity on Sunday needs trusted servants - Macomb Alano, Sundays at 3pm
United We Stand needs trusted servants - Christ Lutheran, Sundays at 630 pm
Today We Live needs support and trusted servants - Eastside Alano, Mondays and Thursdays at 730 pm
Many A Mile to Freedom needs trusted servants - Bethel Lutheran, Tuesdays at 730 pm
A New Way to Live needs trusted servants - Detroit House of Recovery, Thursdays at 7 pm
Closer to the Heart needs support and trusted servants - Dovetail, Fridays at 7 pm
Recovery Zone needs support - Fridays, First United Methodist at 7 pm
Go For Hope needs support - Sundays, Peace Lutheran at 730 pm
See group reports for additional info.
7th Tradition & Break                                                                                                                                   Treasurer's Report: Given by Nicole K                                                                                                                                                          Beginning Balance_$895_Group Donations_$1,489_7th Tradition_$22_Total_$2,406_ 
RCM Report:  Steve L absent. Read by Stephen K. Region met September 25. Eight RCMs present. Co-treasurer, co-secretary, Web servant, outreach, newsletter, special events and unity are open positions. Rick K nominated as H&I chair and Joe C nominated as Helpline chair. Five of the nine areas do not have active helpline chairs. Help needed with representation on the committee and new volunteers. Nineteen time slots with only one volunteer scheduled. Motion made and tabled to make a one-time donation of $2,000 to NAWS. Balance as of August 31 was $8,586.69.  MDRCNA 12 had a total attendance of 458 through registration. MDRCNA 13 meets the third Sunday of most months at 1 pm.Twelve hundred QR cards dispersed to RCMs and another 1,200 to the MSO. Region next meets Nov. 27 at 1 pm at the MSO and on Zoom. See attachments for additional info                                                                                                                                                        
Policy Report: Given by Brittain P. Nothing to report.                                                                                                                                                           
MSO Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                     Activities Report: Given by Mark D. The bowling fundraiser raised $239.50. Bowling is ongoing, teams or opening bowling, Mondays at 630 pm at Shores Lanes. The haunted hayride is October 15 at 9 pm at Scarepark Screamfest. Annual Halloween dance is Oct. 22 from 6pm - 11 pm at St. Thomas. Gratitude meeting is November 23 at St Thomas. A holiday dance will be set up for December. Subcommittee next meets Oct. 9 at St Thomas at 6 pm.                                                                                                                                       
Helpline Report:  Open position                                                                                                                                                           
H & I Report: Ann M absent (excused 1x) Read by Stephen K. SHAR Macomb men's facility needs volunteers, Sundays at 7 pm. Contact Aaron D at 313-682-4172. SHAR Macomb women's facility needs volunteers, Sundays at 7 pm. Contact Dana B. Harbor Light needs volunteers, Sundays and Thursdays, 7 pm. Contact Darrell C at 586-339-0689. Macomb Correctional Facility closed due to COVID. No word on when volunteers can start at MCJ. Ordering six cases of Basic Texts, possibly more, before price increase. H&I next meets Oct. 18 at 6 pm at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                    
Literature Report: Open position                                                                                                                                          
Newsletter Report:  Given by Sara S. Accidentally printed Oct. 2021 Macomb Miracles, but it is available on the Web site and via email. Total printing costs this month $140.70: newsletter $95.70, 500 meeting guides at a cost of $45. Used Macomb duplicating to print this month, as it's less expensive. Send submissions and flyers to macombmiracles@yahoo.com
Outreach Report:  Open position                                                                                                                                                  
Public Relations Report: Given by Sommer E. Subcommittee met Sept 26, two attended. Four volunteers attended the battle of the bands event. Three volunteers attended the pride event. Public Relations next meets Oct. 24 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Web-servant Report: Given by Tim V. The Web site is being updated as info becomes available. Send event flyers and meeting info to macombwebpage@gmail.com                                                                                                                                  
Convention Report: Given by Stacy K. Committee met October 7. Still in need of a co-chair and co-secretary. Current balance is $1,077.76. Next fundraiser is the chili cook off, Oct. 16 at St. Thomas at 1 pm. There will be a cornhole tournament with cash prizes, two speakers, and a bake sale. Donations needed for the bake sale. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The committee will meet Oct. 30 at the hotel. Registration flyers are available. Please announce at meetings. Pre-registration is encouraged. Banquet will be an Italian feast. See attachments for additional info.
Ad hoc Report: Given by Brittain P. Changes to policy still have to be voted on.                                                                                                                                  Reimbursements:  None                                         
Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses_$2,406_Total Expenses_$219.70_Total After Expenses_$2,186.30_ Regional Donation_$1361.30_End Balance_$825_                                                                                               
Old Business: 
- Elizabeth SJ elected as Literature chair                                                                                                                                                              New Business: Please take to your groups to vote on.
- To accept revised policy guidelines, as created by the ad hoc committee, or to make changes other than typos.
- MSO, Helpline and Outreach chairs are open positions. Please take to your groups to see if there is any interest.                                                                                                                                                       
Open Floor/Clean time recognition:                                                                                                               
-Stacy K recognized for nine years
-Anthony O recognized for six months
Announcements/Close:                                                                                                                                                                              Next Meeting: Sunday, November 13,2022, Administration 10:00 AM, Policy 9:30 A.M.