Macomb Area of Narcotics Anonymous, January 8, 2023
Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer:                                                                                                                                                              Service Prayer: Read by Frankee W                                                                                                                                                             12 Traditions: Read by Crystal A                                                                                                                                                                12 Concepts: Read by Diana F                                                                                                                                                            Definition & Purpose of the ASC: Robert B                                                                                                                                                                    Administration Report: Carl K absent (1x excused). Nothing to report.      
Introduction of new GSRs: None
GSR Show of Hands: Seven, 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
- Many A Mile to Freedom needs trusted servants - Bethel Lutheran, Tuesdays at 730 pm
- Recovery Zone needs support - First United Methodist, Fridays at 7 pm
- Recovery from the Heart needs support, especially from women - Sacred Heart, Mondays at 7 pm      
See attachments for additional info.                                                                                            
7th Tradition & Break                                                                                                                                   Treasurer's Report:                                                                                                                                                           Beginning Balance _$825_ Group Donations _$415_ 7th Tradition _$10_ Total _$1,250_                                     RCM Report:  Steve L absent (excused 1x). No report given.                                                                                                                          
Policy Report: Brittain P absent (excused 1x). No report given.                                                                                                                                                           MSO Report:  Open position                                                                                                                                                    Activities Report:  Mark D absent (excused 1 x). Read by Stephen K. The Christmas party brought in approximately $370 at the door and the 50/50 raffle brought in an additional $110, for a loss of $120. Working on setting up a euchre tournament/game night in February, and a comedy night. Luge trip planned for Feb. 18 at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Park. Contact Yolanda D at 586-238-6272 for more info. Subcommittee meets on the second Sunday of the month at 6 pm at St Thomas. See attachment for additional info.                                                                                                                                              
Helpline Report:  Open position                                                                                                                                                           H & I Report: Given by Ann M. SHAR men's facility needs volunteers, Sundays at 7 pm. Contact Aaron D at 313-682-4172. Shar 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 open to approved volunteers, Tuesdays at 630 pm. MCJ is open to approved volunteers, Thursdays at 7 pm. Receipt provided for $434.24 for reimbursement for literature. The Blue Book Banquet is Feb. 8  at Crank's Catering from 6-10pm. Tickets are $35. Speaker is Tom M from St. Clair County. Subcommittee next meets Jan. 17 at the Eastside Alano at 6 pm. See attachment for additional info.                                                                                                                                                 
Literature Report: Elizabeth SJ absent (1x excused). Read by Stephen K. ``A spiritual principle a Day" is now available at the MSO, for $13. It's a daily meditation book where each page highlights a spiritual principle with a quotation from NA literature. The excerpt is followed by a reading on the principle and a reflection for the day.                                                                                                                                         Newsletter Report: Given by Sara S. Two hundred copies of Macomb Miracles were printed at a cost of $100. Meeting guides will be printed for February. Send flyers and submissions to macombmiracles@yahoo.com. Subcommittee meets at 930 am before Area.                                                                                                                                         
Outreach Report: Open position                                                                                                                                                   Public Relations Report: Given by Sommer E. Looking for ideas for upcoming spring/summer/fall events. Ordering bracelets with logo/slogan. Looking for group conscious.. Subcommittee next meets Jan. 23 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Web-servant Report: Tim V absent (excused 2x). No report.                                                                                                                              
Convention Report: Stacy K absent (excused 1x). Read by Frankee W. First committee meeting for MACNA XII will be held Jan. 15 at 7 pm at the Eastside Alano                                                                                                                                                     Ad hoc Report: None                                                                                                                                   Reimbursements: None                                          
Treasurer’s Balance:                                                                                                                                                 Total Before Expenses _$1,250_ Total Expenses _$938.68_ Total After Expenses _$291.32_ Regional Donation_$0_ End Balance _$291.32_                                                                                                 Old Business:                                                                                                                                                            New Business: Please take back to your groups for a vote.
- Carl K renominated as Chair
- Frankee W renominated as co-Chair
- Nicole K renominated as treasurer
- Crystal A renominated as co-treasurer
- Steve L renominated as RCM
- Britt P renominated as policy
Secretary, co-secretary and RCM alternate are open positions; MSO, helpline and outreach chairs are open positions. Please take to your groups to see if there's any interest or nominations.
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Open Floor/Clean time recognition: 
- Robert B recognized for five years
- Mary Jo B recognized for two years
- Frankee W recognized for eight years                                                                                                            
 Announcements/Close:                                                                                                                                                                              Next Meeting: Sunday, February 12, 2023, Administration 10:00 AM, Policy 9:30 A.M.