Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, November 13, 2022
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer:                                                                                                                                                             Service Prayer: Read by Keri S                                                                                                                                                        12 Traditions: Read by Neal R                                                                                                                                                               12 Concepts: Read by Crystal A                                                                                                                                                            Definition & Purpose of the ASC: Read by Carl K                                                                                                                                                                     Administration Report: Given by Carl K. Nothing to report. No motions, nothing tabled      
Introduction of new GSRs: Nancy L, Daily Maintenance; Keri S, Far from Using
GSR by Show of Hands: 13, 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 3 pm
Go for Hope needs support - Peace Lutheran, Sundays 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
White Flag needs support - Macomb Alano, Thursdays at 9 pm
Closer to the Heart needs trusted servants - Dovetail, Fridays at 7 pm
Recovery Zone needs support - First United Methodist, Fridays at 7 pm    
See group reports for additional info. 
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.                                                                                               
7th Tradition & Break                                                                                                                                   Treasurer's Report: Given by Nicole K                                                                                                                                                       Beginning Balance _$825_ Group Donations _$443_ 7th Tradition _$23_ Total _$1,291_                                    RCM Report: Nothing to report. Region next meets Nov. 27 at 1 pm at the MSO and on Zoom.                                                                                                                                                              
Policy Report: Given by Brittain P. Policy met with the new Literature chair during subcommittee meeting. Subcommittee meets at 930 am before Area at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                           MSO Report:  Open position                                                                                                                                                    Activities Report: Given by Mark D. Bowling is every Monday at Shores Lanes, 630 pm. The haunted hayride had 17 attendees. The Halloween dance lost just over $300. The gratitude meeting is November 23 at St. Thomas. There will be a panel and a bell ringing ceremony for those that have passed since 2020. Merchandise left over from the convention will be on sale and Marty K is going to auction off a couple items. Free admission, but there will be a bake sale and pass a hat for 7th tradition. The holiday dance is scheduled for December 17 from 3pm-7pm at St Thomas. Santa will be there and dinner served. Anyone bringing a child is asked to give the committee the child's age and gender for appropriate gifts. Checking balance is $1,448. See attachment for additional info. Subcommittee meets December 11 at 6 pm at St. Thomas.                                                                                                                                                Helpline Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                            H & I Report:   Ann M absent (excused 2x). Read by Diana F. 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 at 248-818-2877. Harbor Light needs volunteers, Sundays and Thursdays at 7 pm. Contact Darrell C at 586-339-0689. Macomb Correctional Facility is open to volunteers, Tuesdays at 6 pm. MCJ is open to volunteers, Thursdays at 730 pm. The Blue Book Banquet is February 8 from 6pm-10pm at Crank's. Tickets are available, $35. Subcommittee next meets November 15 at 6 pm at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                 
Literature Report: Given by Elizabeth SJ. Met with Policy. Was sent the Handbook for Narcotics Anonymous Literature Committee. Will register with MSO this week. No committee meeting schedule yet, will have a date and time next month.                                                                                                                     
Newsletter Report: Given by Sara S. Two hundred Macomb Miracles were printed at  cost of $100. Send submissions, and flyers for holiday parties and marathon meetings to macombmiracles@yahoo.com. Subcommittee meets at 930 am before Area at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                            
Outreach Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                   
Public Relations Report: Nothing to report. Subcommittee meets Nov. 28 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Convention Report: Stacy K absent (excused 1x). Read by Robert B. Our last committee meeting will be Sunday December 4 to go over everything and I will have a full report at December's Area meeting.                                                                                                                                                   
Ad hoc Report: Given by Brittain P. Copies of revised Guidelines will be available at December's Area meeting.                                                                                                                                  
Reimbursements: None                                          
Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses _$1,291_ Total Expenses _$120_ Total After Expenses _$1,171_ Regional Donation _$346_ End Balance _$825_                                                                                               
Old Business: None                                                                                                                                                             New Business: Helpline, MSO and Outreach chairs are open positions. Please take to your groups to see if there is any interest.                                                                                                                                                         
Open Floor/Clean time recognition:                                                                                                               Announcements/Close:                                                                                                                                                                              Next Meeting: Sunday, December 11, 2022; Administration 10:00 AM, Policy 9:30 A.M.