Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes January 23, 2016

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1 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes January 23, 2016 The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 12:31 p.m. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Richard F Mary Helen J Karen Liz H Gus Laura Rosie Simon Region Chair/Buckhead GA Region Alternate Delegate/Johns Creek Region Secretary/Johns Creek Region Webmaster/Lawrenceville Region Treasurer/Johns Creek Representative/Johns Creek Representative/Chamblee-Tucker Representative/Transfiguration Marietta 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 underlined/bold and are in red, attachments noted by blue/bold/underlined typing. OPENING/INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Roll Call and Status Report From Each Group (written or oral reports) Rosie / Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees Solid group Step Work group meets last Tuesday of the month Laura / Johns Creek, Georgia Tuesday, 7:30 pm, 20+ attendees (attendance has picked up) Thursday, 7:30 pm, attendees Many newcomers and couples per meeting Simon / Transfiguration Marietta Wednesday, 8 pm, 20+ attendees Thursday, 8 pm, 25+ attendees A core member plans to start new group in Canton, Tuesday, 7:30 pm Richard / Buckhead Saturday, 11 am, attendees Several newcomers Barb/Conyers via report Thursday, 8 pm 7 core members who are willing to do service work Starting once-a-month Step Study on every 2 nd Saturday, begins February 13, 10 am (all Nar-Anon members are welcome) Rebecca/Waycross Per Richard, she is trying to start a new group in Waycross Lynne/Sharpsburg & Newnan Sharpsburg Wednesday, 7:30 pm, attendees per week Newnan Monday, 6 pm, 12 attendees per week *Richard reported that Johnson City is still part of our Region. However, information about the other E.TN groups needs to be confirmed. Minutes January 2016 Nar-Anon GA Region Meeting

2 2 BUSINESS TOPICS PER AGENDA 1) Review Minutes from October 2015 Region Meeting Motion to accept October 2015 Minutes as submitted made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Laura 2) Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report distributed to all attendees (attached). To reiterate, Gus from Johns Creek has replaced Paul as the Region Treasurer Discussed implementation of new budget Balances as of January 23, 2016 were $1, in the checking account and $ in the savings account. Due to a security threat, Wells Fargo reassigned account numbers to both Nar-Anon accounts. Going forward, there will be funds set aside for the registration of two Delegates to go to the 2018 WSC. These Restricted Funds will not be subject to the 10% factor used to determine the quarterly WSO contribution. Additional funds for budgetary items may also be restricted. This will be reviewed at the next Region meeting in April. Motion to send 10% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($139.68) to World Service Office (WSO) made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Rosie 3) Website Report Report distributed to all attendees (attached) The report includes stats, Web sales for the 2016 Convention, updates on group meetings, and additional Web content Liz has included E. TN meetings on our Meetings List page Discussion on possibility of changing our search engine 4) Hotline/Magic Jack Liz will renew Magic Jack (February 1, 2016, $40). Joanna continues to manage the Hotline Motion to authorize spending $40 for Magic Jack renewal made by Richard 2 nd : Laura 5) 2016 World Service Conference/Delegate Confirmation Motion to confirm Mary Helen as the GA Region Delegate for the 2016 World Service Conference made by Gus 2 nd : Simon 6) Conference Agenda Report/Other Proposed Literature sent by WSO Each Region officer and Group Rep will receive World Service Conference 2016 informational binder Mary Helen is going to have CAR Review Sessions for anyone interested in February and/or March. Minutes January 2016 Nar-Anon GA Region Meeting

3 3 Group results will be discussed at our April 2016 Region meeting. GROUP REPS: Please discuss the 60 Motions and literature attachments ASAP, tally your group s votes, and include reasons why your group was for or against a motion. 7) GRCNA Update Due to inclement weather, GRCNA committee could not meet after Region meeting Richard encouraged everyone to attend! 8) Outreach/Narateen There have been several inquiries, discussion, and efforts to set up a Georgia Narateen meeting However, it has been difficult to set up a meeting The 2016 Conference Agenda Report (CAR) includes good information about Narateen *Richard will continue to pursue Narateen efforts GROUP REPS: Please inquire if anyone is interested in starting a Narateen group in Georgia! Next Meeting: agenda items for next quarterly meeting: Richard F: rgf56@hotmail.com At Buckhead Serenity Hour location Meeting begins at 12:30 pm, EST Saturday, April 23, 2016 (due to Spring Break) Meeting was closed with the Serenity Prayer at 2:00 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Secretary: Karen G Minutes January 2016 Nar-Anon GA Region Meeting

4 Web Report 1Q Jan. 23, 2016 Web Stats as of 12/31/15: Page Views 4Q 3Q (+) (-) 2015 Totals Home Links Mtgs News/Events Principles Resources Regional Service Convention Totals: % 5206 Unique visitors (Q4): 82% Total Page Views: 1417 Total Visitor Hits: 358 (Additional hits on page links) Most downloads: Meeting Tri-Fold / Family Guide to Addiction / About Addiction Total Unique Visitors (2015): 88% Web Sales (2016 Convention): Gross: $ Fees: NET: $435.75

5 Web Report 1Q Jan. 23, 2016 AGENDA ITEMS: 1. MEETINGS: CLOSED: Elijay Valdosta 2. WEBSITE TRANSITION: In Mid December the website transitioned from Yahoo to Aabaco Business. The name change is reflected on the web hosting site and for billing. The region s remains with Yahoo. No issues to report with this change. So far there has not been a rate change and the cost of the website remains as it was with Yahoo. 3. CONVENTION: Online T-Shirt sales and Mail-In registration have ended as of 1/16/16 and removed from the website. Online convention registration will end on 1/31/16.

6 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes April 23, 2016 The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 12:34 p.m. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Richard F Region Chair/Buckhead Mary Helen J GA Region Delegate/Johns Creek Karen Region Secretary/Johns Creek Liz H Region Webmaster/Lawrenceville Gus Region Treasurer/Johns Creek Laura Representative/Johns Creek Rosie Representative/Chamblee-Tucker Simon Representative/Transfiguration Marietta Peg Representative/Athens Bonnie GRCNA Chair/Athens Millie Prior GA Region Delegate/Buckhead Adele Representative/Buckhead Attendees via phone: Marie Member/Conyers Barb Representative/Conyers 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 underlined/bold and are in red, attachments noted by blue/bold/underlined typing. OPENING/INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Roll Call and Status Report From Each Group (written or oral reports) Barb/Conyers Thursday, 8 pm, 5-7 attendees/week Newcomers, 1-2 per month Core group-10 people Once-a-month Step Study (use Nar-Anon 36) on the 2 nd Saturday, 10 am at Trinity Baptist Church (all Nar-Anon members are welcome). Please Barb for further details barbhitt@yahoo.com Lynne/Sharpsburg & Newnan (via report) Sharpsburg Wednesday, 7:30 pm, attendees/week Newnan Monday, 6 pm, 12 attendees/week Kay/Ridgeview (via report) Thursday, 8 pm, 7-9 attendees/week Strong core group Meeting has been around for many years Speakers from inpatient drug program, variety of topics dealing with the family and their recovery Laura/Johns Creek Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees (attendance has picked up) Thursday, 7:30 pm, attendees Number of core members has increased Many newcomers and couples at every meeting GA Region Minutes April 23, 2016 Page 1

7 2 Rosie/Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees Solid core group, more involvement Step Work group meets last Tuesday of the month Peg/Athens Monday, 12 pm, 6-8 attendees Wednesday, 6:30 pm, attendees Solid core group Simon/Transfiguration Marietta Wednesday, 8 pm, 20+ attendees Thursday, 8 pm, 25+ attendees Several newcomers Adele/Buckhead Saturday, 11 am, 20 attendees Mentioned a new meeting called Midtown Serenity Hour began, Tuesday, 7 pm *Richard reported that Johnson City is still part of our GA Region. However, the other E.TN groups are part of the Central Region. BUSINESS TOPICS PER AGENDA 1) Review Minutes from January 2016 Region Meeting Motion to accept January 2016 Minutes as submitted made by Millie 2 nd : Mary Helen 2) Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report distributed to all attendees (attached). Balances as of April 17, 2016 were $ in the Checking Account and $3, in the Savings Account totaling $3, Per our January 2016 Region meeting in October 2016, a portion of this balance went into our Restricted Fund Account that was created to send two Delegates to the 2018 World Service Conference ($1,000.00). Therefore, the Unrestricted Fund Balance totaled $2, Motion to send 10% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($280.00) to the World Service Office (WSO) made by Gus 2 nd : Mary Helen Discussion regarding Net Proceeds after Paid Expenses from GRCNA We made approximately $1, Discussion on creating a 2 nd Restricted Fund Account for GRCNA Motion made by Adele to recognize that 10% of the GRCNA 2016 Net Proceeds had already been donated to WSO, another 10% would be retained for the Region, and the remainder ($1,200.00) would be set aside for GRCNA nd : Gus Discussed that Restricted Funds will not be subject to the 10% factor used to determine the quarterly WSO contribution. GA Region Minutes April 23, 2016 Page 2

8 3 Please send payments to: Gus Krause Treasurer 525 Camber Woods Drive Roswell, GA ) Website Report Report distributed to all attendees (attached) The report includes stats, Website information, and New Meetings listed on the Website. There was a 15% increase in visitor hits from 1/1/16 to 3/31/16. 4) Hotline/Magic Jack Liz has renewed phone number and Magic Jack device. Joanna from Athens continues to manage the Hotline. 5) 2016 World Service Conference Agenda Report Mary Helen facilitated the discussion on the Region s Group responses to CAR motions and proposed literature. She will update the Region about the Conference at our next Region meeting in July ) Region Financial Support for Start-up Groups Discussion on whether the Region should provide financial support for literature costs incurred for starting a new meeting. Motion to authorize the Region to reimburse a new Group s New Meeting Package literature (until voted otherwise) made by Peg. 2 nd : Simon 7) Questions regarding strengthening our Region efforts Richard will send out an and poll the Groups asking for their opinions on increasing Outreach projects, starting a newsletter, starting a Narateen group, hosting Step Workshops and Tradition Workshops. 8) Outreach Johns Creek Group will have a table at a Navigate Recovery Community Symposium on Saturday, May 14, 2016, Gwinnett Tech from 10-2 pm. Athens Group was asked to have a table at Recovery Fest in Athens, (May or June) Bonnie discussed a GRCNA 2017 hotel walkthrough in July or August (Columbus, GA). Motion to vote Bonnie as the Convention Chair for GRCNA 2017 made by Mary Helen. 2 nd : Gus Next Meeting: Saturday, July 16, agenda items for next quarterly meeting to Richard F: rgf56@hotmail.com At Buckhead Serenity Hour location Meeting begins at 12:30 pm, EST Meeting was closed with the Serenity Prayer at 2:08 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Secretary: Karen G GA Region Minutes April 23, 2016 Page 3

9 WEB REPORT 2Q April 23, 2016 Web Stats 1/1/16 thru 3/31/16: Page Views 4Q (2015) 1Q (+) (-) Home % Links % Meetings % News/Events % Principles % Resources % Regional Service % Convention Totals: % Total Visitor Hits: 4483 WEBSITE: AGENDA ITEMS 1. Annual cost (2015) for website: $ Statement to be submitted to treasurer. 2. Website, per WSO request, has been registered with WSO. 3. Magic Jack expires 8/1/16. NEW MEETINGS: Atlanta, GA Midtown Serenity Hour / 7:00 pm (First meeting 4/26/16) Canton, GA Cherokee Nar-Anon / 7:30 pm

10 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes July 16, 2016 The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 12:35 p.m. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Richard F Region Chair/Buckhead Mary Helen J GA Region Delegate/Johns Creek Karen Region Secretary/Johns Creek Liz H Region Webmaster/Lawrenceville Gus Region Treasurer/Johns Creek Laura Representative/Johns Creek Rosie Representative/Chamblee-Tucker Landis Representative/Cleveland Peg Representative/Athens Attendee via phone: Barb Representative/Conyers 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 underlined/bold and are in red, attachments noted by blue/bold/underlined typing. OPENING/INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Roll Call and Status Report From Each Group (written or oral reports) Simon/Transfiguration Marietta Wednesday, 8 pm, 20+ attendees Thursday, 8 pm, 25+ attendees New membership continues to grow Overall attendance down (attributed to summer) Strong core group, several members participating in leadership roles *Richard discussed that a member from the Transfiguration group started a meeting in Canton. Landis/Cleveland Tuesday, 7 pm Strong group 15 core members 2-3 newcomers per week Attendance down (attributed to summer) Step Work meeting last week of every month Laura/Johns Creek Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees Thursday, 7:30 pm, attendees Several newcomers and couples at every meeting Sponsorship discussed in Group Conscience therefore, a Sponsorship meeting was held; it seemed successful Group looking for available Sponsors for some core members (Johns Creek Sponsors are at Sponsee capacity) Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes July 16, 2016

11 2 Rosie/Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees Solid core group, more involvement Step Work group meets last Tuesday of the month Only 2 members have Sponsors Peg/Athens Monday, 12 pm, 8 attendees Wednesday, 6:30 pm, 15+ attendees Solid core group Available Sponsors raise their hands every other month Barb/Conyers Thursday, 8 pm, attendees/week Newcomers, 1-2 per month Core group, 7-10 people Growth No Sponsorship Once-a-month Step Study (use Nar-Anon 36) on the 2 nd Saturday, 10 am at Trinity Baptist Church (all Nar-Anon members are welcome). Please Barb for further details barbhitt@yahoo.com Richard/Buckhead Saturday, 11 am, on average 24 attendees Mentioned a new meeting called Midtown Serenity Hour, currently on Tuesday, 7 pm, 3-8 attendees Suggestion to include the topic of Sponsorship at our next Region meeting. Liz/Lawrenceville Tuesday, 7:30 pm, people Discussion on promoting Narcan in meetings. The Region s belief is that this would be a violation of our Traditions. Mentioned in 12-1 in Service Manual. *Richard will California (WSO) to determine the exact position on this. BUSINESS TOPICS PER AGENDA 1) Review Minutes from April 2016 Region Meeting Motion to accept April 2016 Minutes as submitted made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Peg 2) Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report distributed to all attendees (attached). Balances as of July 15, 2016 were $ in the Checking Account and $3, in the Savings Account totaling $3, A portion of this balance went into our Restricted Fund Account that was created to send two Delegates to the 2018 World Service Conference Proceeds from previous GRCNA to cover next GRCNA will stay the same The Unrestricted Funds Balance totaled $1, Motion to send 10% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($127.98) to the World Service Office (WSO) made by Peg 2 nd : Mary Helen Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes July 16, 2016

12 3 Discussion to remind Groups of importance of contributions to: 1. Provide Outreach materials 2. Fund attendance at WSO biennial meeting 3. Help with expenses of annual GRCNA meeting 4. Contribute to WSO to support their efforts 5. Fund Website, Helpline 6. Help new groups *Richard will be sending out an to everyone explaining the above contributions. Please send payments to: Gus Krause Treasurer 525 Camber Woods Drive Roswell, GA ) Website Report Report attached Website still drawing good attention Total hits 1 st Quarter: 1,464 Total hits 2 nd Quarter: 1,561 (6% increase) 4) Helpline/Magic Jack Liz has renewed phone number and Magic Jack device for another year Joanna from Athens continues to manage the Hotline. *Peg is going to check with Joanna about still manning our Helpline. 5) Outreach Opportunity: Mid-Atlanta Convention for N.A. (MACNA) Nar-Anon at MACNA Saturday, August 6 Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport (the previous GRCNA location) 8 am to 5 pm Nar-Anon volunteers went to this convention 3 years ago where they very well-received We are still recruiting volunteers to help man the table and distribute Nar-anon Outreach materials. Group Reps: We are still in need of 12 volunteers to help at our Outreach table from 8am- 5pm. (hourly shifts). Please announce this at your meetings! Please Richard, our Chair, if you or anyone in your group is interested: rgf56@hotmail.com. 6) Suggestions regarding how to strengthen our Region Discussion on Outreach efforts, starting a quarterly newsletter, Narateen, hosting workshops, and formal mentoring efforts. Workshop Efforts Discussed half-day Nar-Anon workshop that was hosted by SC group several years ago. Several of us attended and thought it was extremely beneficial Motion to have our Region try to host a Nar-Anon Workshop on Saturday, October 15 in the Cleveland area made by Richard. 2 nd : Laura Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes July 16, 2016

13 4 Suggestion: have our Quarterly Region Meeting after the workshop (approximately 2:30 pm) Workshop topic suggestions: Boundaries, Detachment We would love Groups from TN, NC, and SC to attend *An will be sent out ASAP announcing the workshop idea, seeing if there is interest, and asking for suggestions. Group Reps: Please ask your members if they are willing to help put together this Nar-Anon workshop. Richard with any and all feedback! Mentoring Efforts Gus recommended putting together a list of people who could attend any Group or new meetings to act as a mentoring resource. Example: How to Get Your Meetings To Grow Group Reps: Please ask your members if they are willing to be a Region Mentor, and Richard with names and addresses. 7) 2016 World Service Conference Update Mary Helen gave a quick summary of the motions decided on at the recent Conference A summary will be sent to Karen (Region Secretary) regarding outcome of Motions Several new pieces of literature were approved such as the Boundaries and Consequences pamphlet, Steps for Nar-anon 36, A Sharing Recovery booklet, and a Nar-anon newsletter that publishes collected stories from members The World Literature Committee is looking for written submissions from members, so please check the Nar-Anon World Literature Committee website if you are interested in submitting your writing Board of Trustee elections were announced at the Convention, and below are those from our general area who were elected: Lois from TN was elected a Member (Trustee) on the Board of Trustees Kay from NC was elected as the Chair on the Board of Trustees Marie from Conyers was elected as Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees 8) State-Mandated Signatures Discussion on how to handle state-mandated signatures for NA members 9) Region Vice Chair Position Bonnie from Athens volunteered to be our Region Vice Chair (position has been vacant) Motion to nominate Bonnie as the GA Region Vice Chair made by Mary Helen 2 nd : Rosie 10) Election of Officers We will be electing Officers at our next Nar-Anon Meeting (including Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary) Next Meeting: Saturday, October 15, agenda items for next quarterly meeting to Richard F: rgf56@hotmail.com Location and time to be determined (depending on Workshop decision) Meeting was closed with the Serenity Prayer at 2:20 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes July 16, 2016

14 5 Secretary: Karen G Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes July 16, 2016

15 WEB REPORT 3Q July 23, 2016 Site statistics (April thru June): 1Q 2Q +/- Home Links Meetings News/Events Principles Regional Service Resources TOTALS: % Unique visitors: 88% AGENDA ITEM(s): Helpline: Magic Jack (device and number) have been renewed for one year. Annual Cost: $40.96

16 1 Nar-Anon Family Groups Georgia Region Meeting Minutes October 15, 2016 Habersham County Ninth Grade Academy The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 2:47 p.m. The following individuals were in attendance: Attendees: Richard F Region Chair/Buckhead Mary Helen J GA Region Delegate/Johns Creek Karen Region Secretary/Johns Creek Liz H Region Webmaster/Lawrenceville Gus Region Treasurer/Johns Creek Laura Representative/Johns Creek Rosie Representative/Chamblee-Tucker Landis Representative/Cleveland Bree Alternate Representative/Johns Creek Amy Kay Path to Recovery/Athens 2 Members Cleveland 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 and Status Report From Each Group (written or oral reports) Amy/Athens (and via report) Monday, 12 pm, 5-8 attendees Wednesday, 6:30 pm, attendees Solid core group Available Sponsors raise their hands every other month Group Conscience monthly/had Group Inventory recently Barb/Conyers (via report) Thursday, 8 pm, 8-10 attendees/week Core group, 15 people Growth Planning social activities in 2017 Once-a-month Step Study (use Nar-Anon 36) on the 2nd Saturday, 10 am at Trinity Baptist Church (all Nar-Anon members are welcome). Please Barb for further details barbhitt@yahoo.com Kay/Ridgeview Thursday, 8 pm 8-16 attendees Liz/Lawrenceville Tuesday, 7:30 pm Core group, 12 people Laura/Johns Creek Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees Thursday, 7:30 pm, attendees Several newcomers and couples at every meeting Group Conscience meeting coming up Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes October 15, 2016

17 2 Landis/Cleveland Tuesday, 7 pm Strong group 20 core members 2-3 newcomers per week Have meeting where they discuss the Nar-Anon Tradition that correlates with month Step Work meeting last week of every month Rosie/Chamblee Tucker Tuesday, 7:30 pm, attendees Solid core group Step Study group meets last Tuesday of the month Only 2 members have Sponsors (hoping Step Study encourages others to have Sponsors) Richard/Buckhead Saturday, 11 am, on average high teens-low 20 s attend (shrunk from 30) Linked to new meeting called Midtown Serenity Hour, currently on Tuesday, 7 pm, 6 attendees. They are looking for another location, possibly Candler Park, but they don t know when this will happen. Group Conscience 1 st week in November Discussed disappearing Newcomers and suggestions on how to handle Group Reps: Please be sure to address any Holiday Closings with your Groups. Please inform Liz (our Webmaster) about your Holiday closings ASAP so she can put on our Website. BUSINESS TOPICS PER AGENDA 1) Review Minutes from July 2016 Region Meeting Motion to accept July 2016 Minutes as submitted made by Gus 2 nd : Laura 2) Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report distributed to all attendees (attached). Balances as of Oct. 13, 2016 were $1, in the Checking Account and $3, in the Savings Account totaling $4, A portion of this balance went into our Restricted Fund Account that was created to send two Delegates to the 2018 World Service Conference (need $500/qtr. to fund Restricted Funds A) Proceeds from previous GRCNA to cover GRCNA 2017 will stay the same ($1,200 in Restricted Funds B) The Unrestricted Funds Balance totaled $1, Motion to send 20% of current Unrestricted Funds balance ($312) to the World Service Office this quarter made by Richard 2 nd : Mary Helen Motion to have Gus, our Treasurer, give a complete 2017 Budget Overview during our January 2017 Region made by Richard 2 nd : Mary Helen Discussed starting small contingency fund to help new groups Discussed that the amount of contributions made by each group is voluntary. A good time to discuss your Group s amount is during Group Conscience meetings. Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes October 15, 2016

18 3 Georgia Region Treasurer: Gus Krause Treasurer 525 Camber Woods Drive Roswell, GA ) Website Report Report attached Website still drawing good attention Total hits this Quarter: 1,376 (down 12%) Unique visitors 81% Liz looking into other platforms since some issues with functionality have arisen since the change from Yahoo to Aabaco Liz putting a Save the Date on Website to announce GRCNA 36 March 24-25, 2017 in Columbus, GA Liz got two inquiries about Narateen this past quarter. Discussion on how it s a great idea, but our Region hasn t had anyone willing to establish this group yet. *Liz got an for someone looking for a Spanish speaking Nar-Anon group. Please contact admin@narononga.com if you have any suggestions. 4) Nominations/Elections/Re-elections of GA Region Officers Motion to elect Bonnie as Chairperson in January 2017 when Richard s term ends made by Gus 2 nd : Rosie Motion to nominate to re-elect Liz as Webmaster, Gus as Treasurer, and Karen as Secretary made by Richard 2 nd : Laura VACANT POSITIONS: Region Vice Chair Chair of Outreach Committee Alternate Delegate Richard will discuss/explain the responsibilities of each position mentioned above during our January 2017 meeting. 5) Start GA Region Newsletter? Idea of starting a newsletter was discussed and put on backburner for now WSO struggles to get submissions, therefore, it may be the same for us 6) GA Region Nar-Anon Workshop Held on October 15, 2016 in Habersham County WONDERFUL DAY OF SHARING! 23 attendees Motion to have an Annual Day of Sharing Workshop with a GA Region Meeting immediately following, one Quarter per year, made by Richard Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes October 15, 2016

19 4 2 nd : Mary Helen Group Reps: Please take a poll to see if your members prefer the fall or summer quarter for a Georgia Region Meeting followed by an Annual Sharing Workshop. Please Richard at rgf56@hotmail.com or me at thegilberts2@comcast.net once you have results. Next Meeting: Saturday, January 21, agenda items for next quarterly meeting to Richard F: rgf56@hotmail.com At Buckhead Serenity Hour location Meeting begins at 12:30 pm, EST Meeting was closed at 4:00 pm, EST Respectfully submitted, Secretary: Karen G Nar-Anon Region Meeting Minutes October 15, 2016

20 WEB REPORT 4Q Oct. 15, 2016 Site statistics (July thru Sept.): 3Q 2Q 3Q +/ Home Links Meetings News/Events Principles Regional Service Resources TOTALS: % Unique visitors: 81% AGENDA ITEM (s): Some issues with functionality have arisen since the change from Yahoo to Aabaco. Would like to investigate other platforms.

21 Georgia Region Nar-Anon Seeking Serenity In cooperation with GRCNA 35 Feb. 5 6, 2016 Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel One Hartsfield Center Parkway Atlanta, GA Room Rate: $ % tax Reservations made directly with hotel. Please reference GRCNA for group rate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Convention Only: $15.00 Pre-registration until 12/31/15 $20.00 After 1/1/16 and at convention Convention Tees: Speakers $10.00 Workshops Meetings For details and registration please visit

22 Georgia Region Nar-Anon Convention Seeking Serenity TIME ACTIVITY TOPIC / TITLE FRIDAY 4 PM Registration 7 PM Convention Welcome Seeking Serenity 7:15-8:45 PM Getting to Know You Serenity Rocks 9 10 PM Nar-Anon Meeting SESH Reading of the Day Focus on Newcomers SATURDAY Registration ongoing until 12:00 pm 9 10 AM Speaker Workshop Beginning to Seek Serenity STEPS :15-11:15 AM Speaker Workshop Finding Serenity in Meetings 11:30-12:30 PM Nar-Anon meeting 2 3 PM Speaker Workshop Sponsorship 3:15-4:15 PM Speaker Workshop Serenity in the Midst of Loss 4:30-5:30 PM 8 9 PM Speaker Workshop Nar-Anon Meeting Carrying the Message (STEP 12) 10 10:30 PM Closing / Raffle Group Recognition Feb. 5 6, 2016 Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel One Hartsfield Center Parkway Atlanta, GA Registration: $20.00 online and at the door. For details & registration please visit Room Rate: $ % tax Reservations made directly with hotel. Please reference Georgia Region or GRCNA for room discount. Convention Chair: Bonnie S *Schedule is subject to change slightly **There will be a group of NarAnon family members eating dinner at 5:15 on Friday. There will be a sign up sheet at the registration table for those that are interested. This is a great way to socialize and meet people. In the spirit of cooperation with GRCNA (Georgia Region Convention of Narcotics Anonymous)

23 August 6, am - 4 pm In the spirit of cooperation not affiliation with Narcotics Anonymous Georgia Region Nar-Anon Family Groups will have a presence at Midtown NA Area Convention Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport One Hartsfield Centre Parkway Atlanta, GA Members will be available for questions about the Nar-Anon Family Groups program and to share the message of recovery. Pamphlets and literature will also be available. Visit

24 PATH TO RECOVERY ATHENS NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP September is National Recovery Month! The Nar-Anon Family Group Path to Recovery Date: Sept. 17, pm Georgia Square Mall 4700 Atlanta Highway Athens, GA will have a presence at Recovery Fest Athens Members will be available to answer questions about the Nar-Anon Family Groups program. Pamphlets and literature will also be available. FREE EVENT! For info: Visit

25 GEORGIA REGION NAR-ANON Oct. 15, :30 am 2:30 pm 171 Raider Circle Mt. Airy, GA Day of Sharing Workshop: Please join us for a day of sharing amid the serenity and beauty of the north Georgia Mountains. Each session includes an open discussion with the opportunity to share our experiences, strength and hope. Session I: Session II: Session III: Boundaries & Consequences Sponsorship LUNCH BREAK The Practical Power of Gratitude Quarterly region meeting will follow open to all. Lunch will be provided through the generosity of the region s group donations. This is a FREE event but registration is required. Please register online at: