Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, December 11, 2022
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer:                                                                                                                                                             Service Prayer: Read by Coryn M                                                                                                                                                             12 Traditions: Read by Robert B                                                                                                                                                                12 Concepts: Read by Steve L                                                                                                                                                             Definition & Purpose of the ASC: Read by Nicole K                                                                                                                                                                     Administration Report: Given  by Carl K. Since we didn't do budget requests for subcommittees , GSRs voted to pass up until March and continue the schedule as stated in the guidelines.       
Introduction of new GSRs: Coryn, Daily Maintenance
GSRs 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 3pm
- Many a Mile to Freedom needs trusted servants - Bethel Lutheran, Tuesdays at 730 pm
- Please Don't Use Dammit is having a holiday dinner and an open speaker Dec 16 at 6 pm
- All in the Family needs trusted servants - Lakeshore Presbyterian, Saturdays at 7 pm
- Daily Maintenance is having marathon meetings for Christmas and New Years.  
                                                                                      
7th Tradition & Break                                                                                                                                   Treasurer's Report:                                                                                                                                                           Beginning Balance _$826_ Group Donations _$879_7th Tradition _$11_ Total _$1,716_ 
RCM Report: Given by Steve L. Region met Nov. 27. Seven RCMs present, quorum was met. Open positions include: co-secretary, co-policy, outreach, newsletter, special events. Stacy K made the ad hoc picnic chair for the regional picnic in summer 2023. Motion passed to return to the convention committee, $8,500 of profits made from the convention to cover the costs of next year's convention and fundraisers. Motion passed to set aside $1,800 to send alternate regional delegate to California for the World Service Conference. Motion passed to print nine copies of CAR/CAT, one for each area. Motion passed to give Region H&I chair a budget of $300 every other month. Motion passed to permanently install Zoom in the MSO room where region meets, with donated equipment, at a price not to exceed $500. Planning to have a regional web-servant meeting virtually on Jan. 18. CAR/CAT workshop scheduled for Feb 3-5, hybrid format. Multizonal forum meeting is planned for Feb 17-19 as a hybrid in Indianapolis. MSO has paid NAWS in full. World Service prices are going up. MSO hours are Tues, Wed, Sat 11 am-3pm and Thrus, Noon-6pm. Trying to get a structured H&I regional meeting scheduled, if interested contact Rick K at 313-467-4531. MDRCNA 13 scheduled for Aug 4 - 6 at the Detroit-Dearborn Hilton. As of Nov. 27, Region bank balance was $8,140.45, minus prudent reserve of $5,000, for available operating funds of $3,140.45. See attachments for additional info. Region next meets Jan. 29 at 1pm at the MSO and on Zoom. 

Policy Report: Given by Brittain P. Met with new GSR, explained the position and expectations. Revised guidelines will be available at January's Area meeting. Policy chair will not be at next Area meeting. Policy next meets February 13 at 930 am at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                            MSO Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                      
Activities Report: Given by Mark D. The gratitude meeting was well attended and only lost $26. Thinking about a bigger space for next year. Bowling is ongoing, averaging about 10 people a week, so far have made a profit of $128. Holiday party is Dec. 17 at St Thomas, 18 children as of now for Santa to give presents to. Luge trip is set for Feb. 17 in Muskegon. Checking balance is $1,422.85. See attachment for additional info. Subcommittee meets Dec. 11 at 6 pm at St. Thomas.                                                                                                                                               
Helpline Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                            
H & I Report: Ann M absent (3x excused). 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 7 pm. $434.24 in literature ordered from H&I budget. Twelve cases of softcover books ordered from NAWS, at a cost of $4,082.40 from the Blue Book Banquet funds.  Blue Book Banquet is Feb 8 from 6-10 pm at Crank's. Tickets are $35 each. $1,000 deposit given in November. Subcommittee next meets Dec. 20 at 6 pm at the Macomb Alano.                                                                                                                                                    
Literature Report: Given by Elizabeth SJ. Went to the MSO but haven't made contact with them. Going to make a point to get to the MSO once a month and use the NA world Website for updates. Subcommittee will meet the second Sunday of the month, after Area at  the Eastside Alano.
                                                                                                                                        
 Newsletter Report: Read by Nicole K. Two hundred copies of Macomb Miracles were printed at a cost of $100. Meeting guides will be printed next month. Send submissions and flyers to macombmiracles@yahoo.com.                                                                                                                                          
Outreach Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                    
Public Relations Report:   Sommer absent (excused 1x). No report given.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Web-servant Report: Tim V absent (excused 1x). Read by Nicole K. The Web site is being updated when information is available. If you have flyers for events that are happening in the Macomb Area, or have changes to any existing meetings, or have information about a new meeting opening up, please send information to macombwebpage@gmail.com 
                                                                                                                                    
Convention Report:  Given by Stacy K. Committee met Dec. 4. A vote was passed to move the next meeting to Jan. 15. Elections for all positions for next year's committee will take place and all members present will be able to vote. MACNA began with a prudent reserve of $7,000, and fundraising brought in $7,358 for a total of $14,358. Total cost of convention was $33,225.82, total revenue was $27,519.58. End balance is $1,278.76, which is $5,721.24 less than prudent reserve. Discussed holding a winter and spring fundraiser to recoup funds. All financial records are available for any member that is interested. Committee meets Jan. 15 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                    
Ad hoc Report: None                                                                                                                                  
Reimbursements: None                                          
Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses _$1,716_ Total Expenses _$120_ Total After Expenses _$1,596_ Regional Donation _$771_ 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:
- Coryn M recognized for 90 days
                                                                                                         
Announcements/Close:                                                                                                                                                                              Next Meeting: Sunday, January 8, 2023; Administration 10:00 AM