Roll Call Vice Chair 18 of 21 GSR s present Recognition of new groups - none

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1 Anchorage Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous Minutes February 1, 2010 Moment of Silence to reflect on who and why we serve followed by the Serenity Prayer at 6:30 pm by Shelly Service Prayer: Renae Decorum Statement: Jason Twelve Traditions: Jack Twelve Concepts of Service: Frank Roll Call Vice Chair 18 of 21 GSR s present Recognition of new groups - none ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS Chair: No Report Vice-Chair: absent, prior commitment Secretary: no corrections Treasurer: Our January 31st checking account balance is $ 3, Our 1% donation to World and Region is $30.19 to each. We collected $ in 7th tradition group donations at last month's Area meeting. A deposit of $ was made from our literature chair for literature sales. Our ACS account is paid through 03/23/10. Best Storage is paid through March 12, Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. In loving service, Eileen R. ANCHORAGE AREA GROUP REPORTS (written reports on file) Clean and Serene Joe: We have an attendance of from 60 to 70 addicts on Sunday night. We are contributing 100 dollars to Area, and are prepared to vote on all measures. In loving service, Joe Dynamite Thursday Night Dan: Attendance 5-10 people. No money for Area. All is good. In pure service, Dan Eagle River Group Frank: Eagle River Group meets Mondays and Fridays at 6:30 pm in the Joy Lutheran Church building off the rear parking lot. We've been averaging 4 to 6 addicts each week. Our rent is paid. We thank the Wasilla and Anchorage groups for their support. We have $10.00 for area in loving service, Frank Z. Life Savers Donna: Donna was elected as the group s alternate GSR. Group donates $20.00 to AASC. NA at VA absent Nothing in the Windows Al: We have anywhere between 5 to 10 newcomers every weekend. Having hard time making rent some weekends, could use help from other groups getting the word out. Picked up key tags and books last week. Nothing in the Windows is giving Area 20 dollars. Keeping 50 as a reserve. In loving service, Al No Excuses absent Out and About Arlene: The Out & About met on Jan. 15 th but only a few treatment people showed because they did not know of the Area Birthday event. For the month of January we had 152 in attendance of which included 1 newcomer and 1 visitor, averaging 38 addicts at each meeting. For January 20 th, we celebrated 13 years, 10 months and zero days between 8 addicts. We had $ for January 7 th tradition. Our rent was $ Our cake expense was $ We have $25.00 ASC donation, making our total expenses $ Our balance is $ In loving service, Arlene, alternate GSR Round About Terry: We have an average of addicts attending meetings daily. We have literature, supplies, on hand and the rent is current. We have $ in prudent reserve, $ in savings, and $ from 7 th tradition. We are donating $ to Area at this time. We have our business meeting on the last Friday of the month and have decided to move it to the last Thursday of the month as more group members are available on that day. We are ready to vote on any motions. In loving service. Recovery First Corbett: Recovery first group has supplies and literature. Can always use some support in the form of visits from our fellows in the anchorage area and beyond. We have $20.00 for area this month. Loving service, Corbett Recovery Connection Rudy: For the past month attendance has been people. We don t have an Area donation this month. We now have a coffee maker and a literature person. Thanks, Rudy Saturday Night Live Glenn: no written report Soul II Soul Mare: We have recovering addicts from a treatment center joining our Monday meeting in addition to 12 or so regulars. We have $19.00 to donate to Area. In loving service, Mare

2 The NA Way Rob: Our attendance ranges from 40 to 60 members and many local treatment centers attend our meeting regularly. The NA way has all group positions filled and service representatives on several subcommittees. Rent is paid through February. The Na Way has literature for sale. The NA way has $35.00 in Area donations this month. The representatives of the church in which we meet have instructed our group that we need to provide insurance for our group. Some research into the matter shows that we can get a 1 million dollar liability coverage policy for our group for an annual cost of $ In loving service, Rob R., The NA way GSR The Frozen Chozen Howie: Frozen is doing well. We are in the planning stages for the annual prom. More will be revealed. Our attendance is steadily averaging between addicts a night, treatment center attendance is good, and we have $45.00 for Area at this time. In loving service, Howie The Morning After Group Debbie: Our attendance is at 15+ addicts, you may purchase food and coffee if you like but it is not a requirement. We have plenty of room if you want to start your Sunday morning right. We have $65.50 to give to area. We are, ready to vote on all nominations and or old business. In loving service, Debbie S To the Point Geoff: To the Point s rent is paid, literature on hand and is able to donate $10 to the Anchorage Area this month. We have $30.00 in reserve and anticipate having to procure Literature / Tags this month. To the Point is prepared to vote on the items before this service body. At the Groups Service Spike The Gong Show Jack: We continue to average 15 to 30 people a meeting, with 1 to 3 newcomers. We suffered a loss of $38 this month through a theft of our money at the Alano Club. What we believed to be a secured drawer turned out not to be. The money was very generously donated back by a member of our fellowship who wishes to remain anonymous. The money now goes back and forth to meetings with me as we have no treasurer. Our rent is paid and current. We currently have $68.85 in prudent reserve. However due to the need to restock on some supplies and literature we will not be making a donation to Area this month. In grateful and humble service, Jack S Valley NA Nooners Susie: Average attendance people, last business meeting 18 people, new GSR Susie, adopted a meeting 4:30 pm at Alaska Family Services. Gary goes to the prison once a month and puts on meeting. Multiple members are signed up for volunteer drivers at Ranch. No donation at this time. We recently purchased a literature rack, pamphlets, 12 steps and 12 tradition posters. We are current on rent. WTSOD Wiley: we have no donation to area this month, prudent reserve is $53.00, rents paid, supplies are good. Thanks to the other groups for announcing this meeting. In service, Wiley Walk Your Talk Carol: We meet at 2207 Spenard. Attendance is per meeting, Wednesday - 25 women from treatment center. We are donating $50.00 to Area, business meeting last Friday of month ready to vote. In loving service, Carol ANCHORAGE AREA SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS & ASRC REPRESENTATIVE S REPORTS Public Information - Susan S: PI met January 10 th at Peggy s for the business meeting and bi-monthly mail-out. Six members participated. Anchorage Area Phone Helpline: Jeffrey W. is the new Helpline coordinator. A Phone Helpline Learning Days is planned for Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:30 to 4:00pm upstairs at Peggy s. Helpline Alumni will share: How the Helpline works, Do s and Don ts of answering phone calls and qualifications for being a Helpline volunteer. Lunch will be provided at 2:00 pm. Everyone is invited. Health Fairs: will be kept on PI agenda; Joe C is the coordinator for Health Fairs. NA information fliers: Jeff B. is coordinating members wishing to put fliers on public bulletin boards about town. PI business meeting times: it was decided to have all monthly meetings at 6 o clock so time can be on the Meeting Schedules. Alaska Human Services: Presentation was January 14 th. Anyone interested in being on the panel this month, Wednesday, the 10 th at 7pm, contact the panel leader, Jeff B. PSAs: tapes have been purchased and the PSA being aired on Channel 2 is being copied for other channels. All groups are invited to have representation on the PI committee. Mare, from Soul-to-Soul, was welcomed at the January meeting. Expenses: reimbursement is requested for mail-out supplies, envelopes and stamps, $98.19, and January schedules, $108.20, totaling $206.39; receipts are attached. PI contact: sadly my home computer is sick; until further notice please me at my work, ssacaloff@scf.cc. For most PI activities there is no clean time requirement; everyone is invited. The next PI meeting will be held next Sunday, February 7 th at 6 o clock at Peggy s. Thank you for allowing me to be of service. Susan Hospitals and Institutions Jeff: Our next business meeting will be on February 25th. At the last meeting I stated that we received $ in Literature from Area for December, however, we received $37.04 more by the end of the month bringing the revised total for December up to $ For January we received $ in Literature from Area. I do have receipts for these orders. I wish to thank Chris M. with Area Literature and Teretha S. with

3 Area H&I Literature for both doing an outstanding job with the Literature orders. It really is a big help for addicts who need this literature in our jails and institutions. We still have $16.09 available in our Area H&I budget. Terry H. spent $37.48 for Hormel Party Tray and Veggie Party Dish, of her own monies for the Learning Days event. I would lke to request a reimbursement check for her, I have the receipt on hand. H&I has made a few adjustments. Tony L. is now the Panel Leader for SAARP! I am really proud of him for taking on that new facility they have been waiting a long time for us. Tony L. has stepped down from doing Anchorage Jail East and Rick M. has taken it over, thanks Rick! Craig O. has been going to Anchorage Jail East along with Doug P., thanks to both Doug and Craig! Amy B. is the Panel Leader for the Genesis house and our Secretary, thank you Amy she is doing a fantastic job for both positions! Doug P. has stepped down from Cordova Center and Terry H. has picked up that facility as well as being our Vice-Chair, thanks to both Doug and Terry for a job well done. We have had really good turnouts at our meetings lately, from 15 to 20 people in attendance, and we have plans for other facilities in the near future. If we could get some help for the GSR's with announcing the H&I bsuiness meeting at meetings that would be greatly appreciated and if we could get an H&I representative from each group that would help in improving H&I's work. Also, Lou Ann P. is the Panel Leader for Highland Mountain and Barb B. is assisting her, and they are making progress with clearances being finished and next is an orientation. So, we hope to start meeting there real soon. Thanks to Lou Ann and Barb for a great job! One other thing, H&I will be having a mid-month informal meeting somewhere to be determined for those not able to make the regularly scheduled meeting and this meeting will be used to stay on task, orientations for new members, and for planning. I think that's about it. I just want to thank everyone for doing their part with H&I, you all are awesome! Thanks for letting me be of service! Report has been ed to Charlotte. In Loving Service, Jeff L Entertainment Terri: Thank you to all who helped put the birthday event together, it was a wonderful event. I sent a letter of thanks to the newsletter thanking individuals for their efforts. Our clean time countdown was over 500 years, which is great. It was wonderful to see so many of our members with substantial clean time attending. Financially, we were successful. Our total expenses were $946.55, and our proceeds were $1, A detailed report and receipts are attached. At this time, we would like to give area a check for $1, I left $ if the bank to use as deposits for a Memorial Day picnic site and Solstice campsite if that s necessary. As housekeeping items, does the committee want the current entertainment committee to reserve these sites, or let the next committee elected do this? If the next one is to do it, I will close the account and return the remaining funds next area meeting. Also, we have quite a bit of soda and water left over from the birthday event. To put it in storage, it will freeze and we have no other events coming up, so the entertainment committee would like to donate it to the regional entertainment committee. They are going to be very busy and this extra soda and water will save them some expense. I am, also, returning the key and code card to the treasurer. Thank you so much for allowing me to have it. It saved us a lot of time having access to the storage unit. It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as entertainment chair this past year. I have been truly blessed to see how well the fellowship can come together to support each other and the events. I will carry this experience with me forever and hope to again be of service in the future. Thank you so very much everyone. In loving service, Terry S. Entertainment chair Newsletter Linda: I m sorry I am unable to attend this month s Area Meeting for personal reasons. I have requested Howie represent the newsletter committee at this month s Area Meeting. The following is my report for January. The newsletter held a committee meeting on January 23 rd at the Alano Club 3pm, announcement of the meeting was announced at various NA Meetings and a general was sent to the newsletter committee members and a few of the subcommittee members. Although there are several submissions to the newsletter this month, there were no addicts in attendance at the committee meeting. I do plan on having another committee meeting scheduled in March, date and place are to be determined. Due to technical computer problems I was unable to finish the newsletter in time for printing. Subsequently the newsletter will not be available at this month s area meeting. I hope to have the newsletter completed and ready for distribution by February 10 th. I plan to have 50 copies printed and distribution this month. I request that the GSR members wanting the newsletter this month to please call me at for delivery. Also, the newsletter will be sent to our webmaster for posting to the website for review. This month s newsletter will include the following: Upcoming NA events, various articles and submissions from addicts carrying a message of recovery. The Subcommittee summaries already submitted and the submissions made from meeting groups requesting meeting support. A special thanks goes out to all of the addicts and sub committees who did submit and participate in this month s newsletter. Thank you for allowing me to be of service. In Loving Service, Linda, NA Newsletter Chair

4 Literature Chris: Literature sales were steady in January. I m continually impressed by the dedication of those who serve to carry the message. Interacting with service workers and members of the fellowship from throughout the Area is surely my favorite and most blessed aspect of this position. January Sales: The Lifesavers: $15.55, Saturday Night Live:$ 27.50,Valley NA Nooners: $105.55,Nothing in the Window: $21.75,Gong Show: $19.25, Roundabout: $145.80,Individual Sales: $18.30,Total:$ Hospitals and Institutions Literature: In my January report I said that $ in literature was provided to Hospitals & Institutions as their literature allotment for December. Immediately after submitting my report, I provided H&I with the balance of their December allotment, i.e., an additional $37.04 for a total of for the month of December. On January 24, 2010 I provided H&I its literature allotment for the month of January in the amount of $ H&I literature is paid directly by the AASCNA I do not collect cash for literature provided to H&I. Orders: Literature orders received from NA World Services totaled $1, in January. I have a full inventory of Books including NA Basic Text, It Works How & Why, Just for Today, NA Step Working Guide, and, the Sponsorship Book; booklets including the NA White Booklet and Introductory Guide to NA; and, a full complement of Public Information Pamphlets and clean time Key Tags. Deposits: On January 23, 2010, I deposited $ into AASCNA s account. This amount was comprised of proceeds from sales. Today I am delivering $90.00 in cash to the Treasurer, for total cash deposits of since my January 4, 2010 report. I retain $18.00 on hand for the purpose of making change for future sales. This report is submitted in loving service. Chris M. RCM Doug: I attended the Regional service committee meeting on January 18th. Summarizing the results: 1. Motion to fund (send) one delegate to Western States Zonal Forum Jan 29, 30, and 31 passed unanimously. [Tony L has since gone and returned] and 2011 budget was approved to send back to the Areas. It is attached. The budget had been revised downward considerably based on comments at our last meeting. At the ARSC meeting, Juneau requested that we increase the 2010 conference budget from $1500 to $2000 as that was more realistic cost, and that the WSZF budget for 2011 be increased from $0 o $500 so that while we were requesting the WSZF member regions buy our air fare, we were at least helping to pay our way. 3. The motion to send 10% of the 2009 convention profit to world died on the floor for lack of a second. Juneau asked if the 10% was in lieu of the $1000 identified in the draft budget or in addition to it. 4. Cory C was nominated Chair of the ARSC. Qualifications: Clean date is November 28, My home group is the morning after group, of N.A. which meets Sundays at 9:30am at the sunrise grill. My group and Area service has been coffee maker for the Fast group and GSR of Fast group. As an H&I member, I carried the message into Highland Mountain for two years. I ve served on the phone line for 5 years, and been on various entertainment committees. My service at region: I m currently the vice chair, and I served on the outreach committee. I have served as the Arts and Graphic chair, and entertainment chair for past conventions. I have a sponsor, I am a sponsor, and I work the steps, traditions, and concepts to the best of my ability. 5. Golden Heart Area nominated Anne H for Regional Public Information Chair. Her qualifications are: Clean Time: 20 years (on 1/13/2010) Anne comes from the Chesapeake & Potomac Region (Washington DC). She has been involved in her former Region since she had 2 years clean (16 years). In that she has served in the following capacities: Regional Public Information Chair -5 years (not consecutive) Regional Webmaster - 12 years (consecutive) Regional PI Committee Member 12 years, RDA 2 years, RD 2nd Alt 2 years, Regional Policy Chair 2 years, Regional Policy Vice-Chair 2 years, Regional Treasurer 2 years. Anne has also held a variety of Area and Group positions concurrent to her Regional positions, including Area Public Information Chair for 4 years (not consecutive) and Area PI Vice Chair. She is currently the RCM for Golden Heart Area and a member of the Golden Heart Area Public Relations Committee. 6. Juneau made a motion seconded by Kenai that Alaska not send its alternate RD this year. Here is the substance of the discussion: Robert G s pro position: The normal course is that the ARD goes to one WSC and learns the ropes of being the RD. Our situation is different in that the RD is serving two terms. My second attendance in a learning capacity will have very diminished returns. I understand and am knowledgeable of the business rules and routines of WSC, which do not change much from conference to conference. Much of our business is concluded on a conference cycle and does not carry forward to the following Conference. Any items that do carry forward can be found on NAWS website. FINALLY, the region would save $2000 in travel costs. Discussion opposed: The ARD provides continuity The ARD helps with the busy schedule. Anne H. thinks Alt. RD should attend World Conference. Tony wrote an to Ron Miller who is on the World Board and assigned to Alaska Region among other regions. It bears on the discussion and is included below: In a message dated 1/21/2010 8:34:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tony@tonysenterprises.com writes: Ron, Our ARD (Robert G.) does not see the need to attend the conference. The issue seems to be money. We have joined Western Zonal forum and he feels that there is not enough funding for

5 both of us to attend. I disagree and I was wondering if you might want to discuss the merits of the ARD attending the conference. You may be able to articulate some information that I have failed at. I cc ed this to him also so he will be expecting to hear from you if you think it is as important as I do. I thought this might fall under your Guidance.Thanks Tony Alaska RD From: rmille2134@aol.com [mailto:rmille2134@aol.com] _Sent: Saturday, January 23, :42 PM_To: tony@tonysenterprises.com_cc: levergun@gci.net_subject: Re: Conference When I was regional delegate alternate, the experience of attendance was the largest benefit to my region followed by our contribution to NA as a whole. This was followed by an enhancement and continuity of service quality for my region, first hand issue awareness and networking. Being a part of the greater conscious of the WSC, it's workshops and meetings helped the conference and NA as a whole. I found out these issues were greater than me and my region. Even now I can reach back and share my delegate experience with you rather than talk at you from the reference point of a board member. My delegate's conference experience was certainly an asset in cultivation any skill sets I needed to serve my region. My question became what do I have to offer once my delegate had rotated? I am of the opinion the combined impact from the both of you towards a discussion based conference is immeasurable. I suggest you also seek feedback from current delegates in your respective zone. I look forward to our continuous effort to better carry the message of recovery to addicts. Ron Miller 7.Kenai made a motion, seconded by Anchorage, to host the 2011 convention. Summarizing the Action Items: Vote on the Candidate for ARSC Chair, Cory. Vote on the Candidate of ARSC PI, Anne H. Vote to adopt the regional budget or not. Failure to do so would force the region to approve expenditures in excess of $500 piecemeal over the course of the year. Vote on the motion to not send the alternate RD to the conference essentially to save the $2000. Vote on the motion that Kenai host the 2011 convention. Convention Chair Lori, Charlotte: The convention committee is meeting every 2 weeks, we are moving along with the Convention planning. We have narrowed our choices of Hotels, it is looking like Alyeska Hotel on October 1-3 and the logo will be decided on the 5 th at the Fur Rondy event. Our next fundraiser is a Comedy show at St. Patrick s on March 6 th at 6:30 pm, $20.00 at the door for dinner and the comedy show. ACTION ITEMS 1. Area Sub Committee Nominations a. RCM Doug (willing to serve another term) b. Entertainment c. PI d. H&I Jeff (willing to serve another term) e. Literature Chris (willing to serve another term) f. Newsletter 2. Motions: a. Region: Vote on the Candidate for ARSC Chair, Cory. b. Region: Vote on the Candidate of ARSC PI, Anne H. c. Region: Vote to adopt the regional budget or not. Failure to do so would force the region to approve expenditures in excess of $500 piecemeal over the course of the year. d. Region: Vote on the motion to not send the alternate RD to the conference essentially to save the $2000. e. Region: Vote on the motion that Kenai host the 2011 convention. f. Frozen Chozen makes a motion that Region allocate $ for its 2010 budget. Intent: to prudently budget the basics so not to overextend. Region still has the opportunity to pool money as needed beyond the $ as issues arise. Motion to Adjourn made by: Howie