Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes January 21, 2017 Habersham County Ninth Grade Academy

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1 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes January 21, 2017 Habersham County Ninth Grade Academy The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 12:33 p.m. Joanna read: Tradition 1, Concepts 1 and 8. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Bonnie Region Chair Mary Helen J GA Region Delegate Karen Region Secretary Liz H Region Webmaster Gus Region Treasurer Bree Alternate Group Representative Rosie Group Representative Landis Group Representative Peg Group Representative Joanna Member Millie Group Representative Marie Member Barb via phone Group Representative Agenda submitted by Chair was followed for duration of meeting. Secretary note: Motions are in bold, items to be taken back to groups by GROUP REPS are bold and are in red, attachments noted by blue/bold/underlined typing. OPENING/INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Roll Call Bonnie/GA Region Chair - Athens Path to Recovery Joanna/Member - Athens Path to Recovery Karen/GA Region Secretary Johns Creek Peg/Group Rep Athens Path to Recovery Monday, 12 pm Wednesday, 6:30 pm Landis/Group Rep - Cleveland Tuesday, 7 pm Rosie/Group Rep - Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm Mary Helen/GA Region Delegate Johns Creek Bree/Alternate Rep Johns Creek Tuesday, 7:30 pm Thursday, 7:30 pm Gus/GA Region Treasurer Johns Creek Millie/Group Rep Buckhead and Midtown Groups Buckhead, Saturday, 11 am Midtown, Sunday, 3pm. (moved time and location to Atlanta Yoga Center, 1681 McLendon Ave., NE, Atlanta Barb/Group Rep Conyers Thursday, 8 pm Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes January 21, 2017

2 2 Liz/GA Region Webmaster Lawrenceville Tuesday, 7:30 pm Marie/Member - Conyers Review Minutes from October 2016 GA Region Meeting Motion to accept October 2016 Minutes as submitted made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Peg Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report distributed to all attendees (attached). Motion to send 20% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($314.42) to the World Service Office this quarter made by Millie 2 nd : Mary Helen Mary Helen will be notified by WSO of how much it will cost for one Delegate to attend 2018 WSO Conference. We have $2,500 in our Restricted Funds A Account allotted for Conference. Discussion on our Region s need for an Alternate Delegate (3-yr term) Gus discussed and distributed a 2017 Preliminary Budget Proforma. If you would like a copy, please Gus at gakrause@earthlink.net 2016 was a landmark year in funds/donations Georgia Region Treasurer: Gus Krause Treasurer 525 Camber Woods Drive Roswell, GA Phone Hotline Report Joanna distributed her Nar-anon Phone Line Call Log for If you would like a copy, please her at joannabpcc@charter.net Group Reps: Please ask if anyone is interested in taking over the GA Region Hotline. If so, contact Joanna at joannabpcc@charter.net. Website Report Report attached Web activity had a 9% increase in Old Business New meeting in Cochran, GA which is located southeast of Macon/Warner Robbins Discussion on National s suggestion to make websites mobile-friendly. Our Region decided not to pursue for several reasons. Other regions don t do either. 1) GA Region Nar-Anon Workshop Confirmed having another Workshop in October 2017 Bonnie volunteered to be the Workshop s Program Chair. Landis volunteered to host again in Habersham and will organize date and location Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes January 21, 2017

3 3 Tentative dates: October 7 or October 14 Mary Helen will lead a CAR discussion at the Workshop. Group Reps: Please let your member know about this Workshop and ask for volunteers. Anyone interested can Landis at LHicks@Habershamschools.com. New Business 1) Nar-anon East Coast Convention Donations Convention is asking Groups for funds to help offset costs Motion to send $100 to East Coast 6 Nar-Anon Convention held on October 2017 in Massachusetts made by Peg 2 nd : Gus 2) Public Outreach Bonnie led discussion on the importance of Public Outreach, the free Outreach literature that is available from nar-anon.org, the different posters available on website, and the many locations that are perfect for our Outreach efforts (i.e., jails, rehabs, doctor s offices, schools, community bulletin boards). We are still in need of a GA Region Outreach Chair 3) GA Region Service Position Opportunities VACANT POSITIONS: Region Vice Chair Chair of Outreach Committee Alternate Delegate Group Reps: Please continue to let your Groups know that these service positions are open. 4) Vote for the World Service Convention 2018 Theme The World Service Convention Committee is asking members to choose one of three themes for the upcoming 2018 Convention. Group Reps: Please ask members to go to the December 2016 Nar-Anon Family Groups Newsletter, The Serenity Connection, or nar-anon.org to review the themes. To vote for a theme go to wccommittee@nar-anon.org. 5) Nar-Anon Family Groups Literature Submissions Group Reps: Calling all writers! Please inform members that The World Service Office is asking for literature submissions on Tradition 2. 6) Miscellaneous Issues Discussion on holding Step Study meetings. A lot of good input was shared. Discussion about the shortage of Sponsors. The following were some suggestions on how to find a Sponsor: - Attend other meetings where Sponsors may be available Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes January 21, 2017

4 4 - Attend workshops and conventions where there are Sponsors - Consider an out-of-state Sponsor - Ask your own Sponsor if they know of anyone - Consider getting a Temporary Sponsor Discussion about how some members are not interested in working Steps - Suggestion to have a Sponsee lead a speaker meeting 7) GRCNA Convention Update March 24 and 25, Columbus, Georgia GRCNA Committee is making a lot of progress Flyers and registration forms are being distributed at meetings All of the Information is on the website Theme : Freedom Through Change If a Group is interested in donating an item or money, please Bonnie Nar-Anon will have 2 large rooms on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25 Hotel Rooms are not full! Group Reps: Please encourage members to register for GRCNA 2017! Next Meeting: Saturday, April 22, agenda items for next quarterly meeting to Bonnie: wsbs1989@comcast.net At Buckhead Serenity Hour location Meeting begins at 12:30 pm, EST Meeting was closed at 2:25 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Secretary: Karen G Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes January 21, 2017

5 WEB REPORT 1Q Jan. 21, 2017 Web Stats as of: Dec. 31, 2016 Page Views 3Q 4Q (+) (-) 2015 Totals 2016 Totals Home Links Mtgs News/Events Principles Resources Regional Service Convention 20 Totals: % Web activity: 9% increase in Convention 2017 to date: 62 Google primary referral AGENDA ITEMS: MEETINGS: Closed - Atlanta Serenity Hour 10/22/16 New - Cochran, GA: Mid-Georgia Nar-Anon Tue. 7:30 pm (Start Date: 11/29/16) INQUIRIES: North GA ATHENS: CANTON: CLEVELAND: CONYERS: Commerce Ball Ground Gainesville McDonough Jefferson Ellijay Hall County Monroe Jasper Augusta directed to Aiken, SC

6 South GA: Alma Macon / Warner Robins Perry WEB REPORT 1Q Jan. 21, 2017 One inquiry for Spanish-speaking meetings referred to Transfiguration. NAR-ANON TEEN: Several inquiries from custodial grandparents interested in support meetings for their grandchildren. WEBSITE: 1) National has reviewed the website and suggested that it be made mobile-friendly. The DudaMobile service will cost $9.00 monthly (1 yr. subscription of $108.00) in addition to the site cost. In order to subscribe to DudaMobile it is necessary to sign up for Private Domain Registration - $.99 monthly. Additional cost for both services (annually): $ ) `Links page has been merged with Resources page.

7 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes April 22, 2017 The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 12:35 p.m. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Bonnie Mary Helen J Karen Liz H Gus Rosie Peg Marie Ed Santo Julie Region Chair GA Region Delegate Region Secretary Region Webmaster Region Treasurer Group Representative Group Representative Member Group Representative Group Representative Agenda submitted by Chair. Secretary note: Motions are in bold, items to be taken back to groups by GROUP REPS are bold and are in red, attachments noted by blue/bold/underlined typing. OPENING/INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Roll Call Bonnie/GA Region Chair - Athens Path to Recovery Karen/GA Region Secretary Johns Creek Peg/Group Rep Athens Path to Recovery Monday, 12 pm Wednesday, 6:30 pm Rosie/Group Rep - Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm Mary Helen/GA Region Delegate Johns Creek Tuesday, 7:30 pm Thursday, 7:30 pm Gus/GA Region Treasurer Johns Creek Julie/Group Rep Conyers Thursday, 8 pm Liz/GA Region Webmaster Lawrenceville Tuesday, 7:30 pm Ed Santo/Group Rep Transfiguration Wednesday, 8 pm Thursday, 8 pm Marie/Member - Conyers Review Minutes from January 2017 GA Region Meeting Motion to accept January 2017 Minutes as submitted made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Rosie Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes April 22, 2017

8 2 Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report distributed to all attendees (attached). Motion to accept January 2017 Treasurer s Report made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Rosie Motion to send 20% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($596.73) to the World Service Office this quarter made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Peg GRCNA Recap - Total Cash Proceeds $4, Total Reimbursed Proceeds $1, Net Proceeds $2, Motion to increase 2018 GRCNA Funds to $1,600 made by Peg 2 nd : Julie Phone Hotline Report Discussion on people calling in looking for a meeting Liz will check voic to check if it refers them to our GA Region Website No one has volunteered to take on this service role Group Reps: Please ask if anyone is interested in taking over the GA Region Hotline. If so, contact Joanna at joannabpcc@charter.net. Website Report Report attached Web activity 1Q = 1,089 2 new meetings - Atlanta - Kashi Atlanta Yoga Center, 1681 McClendon Avenue NE, Sunday 4:30 pm - Flowery Branch - Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Rd, Thursday 7:30 pm Liz discussed that she is researching other web hosting sites due to technical issues Old Business 1) 2017 GA Region Nar-Anon Workshop Confirmed having another Workshop on October 14, 2017 No volunteers to date Group Reps: Please let your members know about this Workshop and ask for volunteers. Anyone interested can Landis at LHicks@Habershamschools.com. 2) GA Region Service Positions STILL OPEN Motion to nominate Peg from Athens as GA Region s Alternate Rep made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Rosie Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes April 22, 2017

9 3 VACANT POSITIONS: Region Vice Chair Chair of Outreach Committee Group Reps: Please continue to let your Groups know that these service positions are open. 3) GRCNA 2017 Convention Results Bonnie discussed Nar-Anon s success at the GRCNA Convention. She received excellent feedback. Please her if you are interested in receiving a copy. 4) GRCNA March 22-25, Jekyll Island Discussed sponsoring a buffet breakfast, Sunday morning Discussed changing how we refer to the Convention so it is more geared toward Nar-Anon We will just mention GRCNA Hotel links on flyer Motion to eliminate our reference to the convention name as GRCNA and change it to Georgia Region Nar-Anon Convention made by Peg 2 nd : Mary Helen 5) World Service Convention in Torrance, CA, April 2018 Update given by Mary Helen Conference Agenda Report (C.A.R) Motions - draft due by August 30 Group Reps: SUBMITTING LITERATURE MOTIONS: Please have a discussion in your next Group Conscience meetings about needing Motion input regarding changing/rewording/adding any Nar-anon literature. Please discuss this important topic and bring ideas to our July Region Meeting Questions? Please contact Mary Helen New Business 1) World Service Convention in Orlando, FL Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2018 Update given by Marie Theme = Passport to Recovery 30,000 people expected to attend Marie will discuss registration at the end of this year Group Reps: Please encourage members to help the Conference Committee with registration and programming. Please contact Marie for questions and additional information. 2) NEW Public Outreach Bonnie led discussion on the importance of Public Outreach AND ENCOURAGES EVERY GROUP MEMBER TO TAKE ON AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE EACH MONTH We are still in need of a GA Region Outreach Chair Group Reps: Please bring the concept of Let it Begin With Me to your meetings, and encourage your members to help with Public Outreach! If your group participates in Public Outreach for 3 months in a row, Bonnie will get your Group a Public Outreach packet. Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes April 22, 2017

10 4 For more information: contact Bonnie ASAP 3) Nar-Anon Policy on Opening Bank Accounts Since banks are required to report any interest earned in individual accounts to the Internal Revenue Service, individual groups should not have bank accounts in the name of Nar-Anon. 4) Miscellaneous Issues Johns Creek meeting has begun having Step Focused Meetings on the last Tuesday and Thursday of every month (the Step corresponds with the month). If anyone needs a Starting a New Meeting packet, contact Mary Helen There is an updated Guide to Local Services and Guide to World Services booklet Next Meeting: Saturday, July 29, agenda items for next quarterly meeting to Bonnie: wsbs1989@comcast.net At Buckhead Serenity Hour location Meeting begins at 12:30 pm, EST Meeting was closed at 2:05 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Secretary: Karen G Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes April 22, 2017

11 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes November 11, 2017 The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 12:35 p.m. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Bonnie Karen Liz H Gus Peg Marie Amy Kaitlyn Region Chair Region Secretary Region Webmaster Region Treasurer Group Representative Member at Large Group Representative Group Representative Agenda submitted by Chair. Secretary note: Motions are in bold, items to be taken back to groups by GROUP REPS are bold and are in red, attachments noted by blue/bold/underlined typing. OPENING/INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Roll Call Bonnie/GA Region Chair - Athens Path to Recovery Peg/GA Region Alternate Delegate Athens Path to Recovery Amy/Group Rep Athens Path to Recovery Monday, 12 pm Wednesday, 6:30 pm Karen/GA Region Secretary Johns Creek Tuesday, 7:30 pm Thursday, 7:30 pm Gus/GA Region Treasurer Johns Creek Liz/GA Region Webmaster Lawrenceville Tuesday, 7:30 pm Marie/Member Conyers Thursday, 8 pm Kaitlyn/Group Representative Newnan Step Into Action Monday, 6 pm Via Reports Rosie/Group Rep - Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm Simon/Member Transfiguration Wednesday, 8 pm Thursday, 8 pm Review Minutes from July 2017 GA Region Meeting Motion to accept July 2017 Minutes as submitted made by Peg 2 nd : Gus Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes November 11, 2017

12 2 Treasurer s Report Update given by Gus Motion to send 20% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($382.83) to the World Service Office this quarter made by Peg 2 nd : Kaitlyn Georgia Region Treasurer: Gus Krause Treasurer 525 Camber Woods Drive Roswell, GA Phone Hotline Report Update given by Bonnie Reviewed Joanna s Hotline log from January 2016-September 2017 Per Joanna, most people are looking for meetings No one has volunteered to take on this service role Group Reps: Please ask if anyone is interested in taking over the GA Region Hotline. If so, contact Joanna at joannabpcc@charter.net. Website Report Report attached Update given by Liz Web activity Aug. thru Oct. = 653 total 485 unique/one-time visitors (74%) Liz discussed that she is keeping up with the opening and closing of meetings Phone Hotline renewed for another year ($42.95) Old Business 1) 2017 GA Region Annual Nar-Anon Workshop Feedback was very positive, i.e., presentations all tied together 2) GA Region Service Positions STILL OPEN VACANT POSITIONS: Region Vice Chair Outreach Committee Chair Group Reps: Important! Please continue to let your Groups know that these service positions are open. 3) World Service Reporting World Service Convention/Orlando, FL Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2018 Update given by Marie Registration is online (or mail check to WSO) Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes November 11, 2017

13 3 Nar-Anon link to hotel is on Nar-Anon GA Region website under Events (Rosen Plaza Hotel). Group Code is GRPNFG Group Reps: Please remind members about this convention, and contact Marie for questions and additional information. New Literature for Review Update given by Marie WSO needs our input and would love to hear both POSITIVE and NEGATIVE feedback. Website: New Item! Newcomer Welcome Chips available for purchase in the WSO web store. World Service Convention in Torrance, CA/April 2018 Conference Agenda Report (CAR) Motions will arrive in December for our input They will be distributed in our January meeting Responses due by our April meeting Group Reps: SUBMITTING LITERATURE MOTIONS: Please have a discussion in your next Group Conscience meetings about needing upcoming Motion input regarding changing/rewording/adding any Nar-anon literature. Please discuss this important topic and bring your questions to our January Region Meeting. New Business 1) Georgia Region Nar-Anon VII Annual Convention (GRCNA) Jekyll Island March 23-25, 2018 Jekyll Convention Center 74 Beachview Drive, N Jekyll Island, GA Motion to use The Road Less Traveled as our 2018 GRCNA theme made by Amy 2 nd : Kaitlyn Theme Logo: The Road Less Traveled design will begin Early Registration Open: visit naranonga.com was sent to Group Reps regarding available Hotels Still in need of Volunteers! Group Reps: Please ask for GRCNA volunteers at your meetings and Bonnie, wsbs1989@comcast.net 2) Public Outreach Decided to hold off on having a Public Outreach Fund set up as a Budget Item Gus volunteered to print out/donate Outreach pamphlets We are still in need of a GA Region Outreach Chair Group Reps: There will be FREE Public Outreach material at our January GA Region meeting. If you are interested, please attend this meeting! For more information: contact Bonnie 3) New Meeting Places for Region Meetings Bonnie led discussion on possible new meeting places for Region 2018 meetings Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes November 11, 2017

14 4 Based on group input the following were decided: January meeting McDonough April meeting Athens July meeting Duluth October meeting Mt. Airy Group Reps: Please announce these important changes at your Group meetings. Next Meeting: Saturday, January 20, agenda items for next quarterly meeting to Bonnie: At New McDonough location (Information to follow) Meeting begins at 12:30 pm, EST Meeting was closed at 2:30 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Secretary: Karen G Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes November 11, 2017

15 Georgia Region Freedom Through Change In the spirit of cooperation not affiliation with Georgia Region Narcotics GRCNA 36 Mar , 2017 Columbus Convention & Trade Center 801 Front Ave. Columbus GA Hotel Columbus Marriott 800 Front Ave. Columbus GA (706) Room Rate $119 Contact hotel for reservations reference GRCNA36 for group rate. Please visit for additional information and online registration

16 Georgia Region Nar-Anon In the spirit of cooperation and not affiliation with GRCNA 36 Mar , 2017 Columbus Convention & Trade Center 801 Front Ave. Columbus GA Hotel Columbus Marriott 800 Front Ave. Columbus GA (706) Room Rate $119 Reference GRCNA 36 for room rate. For mail-in / online registration, visit

17 GEORGIA REGION NAR-ANON Annual Workshop Service Oct. 14, :00 am 2:00 pm 2059 State Hwy 197 (Habersham High School) Mt. Airy, GA Tradition 5: Each Nar-Anon Family Group has but one purpose: to help families of addicts. Each session will be a collaboration on ways we, as Nar-Anon family members, can spread the Message of Hope. Session I: Session II: Service Structure Community Outreach LUNCH BREAK Session III: You and Service Quarterly region meeting will follow open to all. This is a FREE event but registration is required. Lunch will be available; all we ask is for a small donation to help defray the region s cost. Please register at: