District 8C Meeting - 5/16/15

District 8 Meeting

5/16/15

Group Attendance:

• Alice Group, Alice–
• Al-K, Kingsville –Don J, Linda K, Bill J
• 2^nd Chance, Falfurrias –Mario R
• Glossbrenner-Freedom From Bondage, San Diego –  Jimmy K
• SASTO, Riviera – Steve M.
• Un Dia a La Vez, Kingsville –

Meeting was opened at 1:30 pm with the Serenity Prayer by DCM, Mario R.

Don J read the 12 Traditions

Minutes of April 18 meeting were read by Linda K.  Corrections: It was reported that Steve M gave a Website report, although he was not in attendance that day. Also, PI/CPC Chair, Don J. said the packets mentioned in his report were for doctors, not for the waiting room. Motion made by Don J, seconded by Bill J to approve minutes.  Minutes approved as corrected.

Treasurer’s report was given by Linda K.  Motion by Bill J, seconded by Don J: report approved.

Committee Reports:

• Bilingual/Joe R:  Not present
• CFC/Jimmy K: Six new members at Glossbrenner Unit meeting last week. Still have regular phone contact with the referral from CBIA. Don J asked about results of meetings at the Unit: inmates regularly contact us after being released, sometimes months later, sometimes a few years later.  We are in contact with several that are staying sober and leading productive lives.
• Grapevine/Bill J: Continue to refer new members to the Grapevines available on the rack.
• PI/PCP/Don J: No recent contact with the Sister at local hospital. A suggestion at the PI workshop was to make sure our libraries have a copy of the Big Book.
• Website/Steve M: The website has had an average of 59 hits per month, many coming through link from CBIA.

DCM Report:

       Mario attended the Alice Group on April 20.  The meeting mostly focused on AA, and not on another 12 Step program.  Meetings are held on Monday and Tuesday evenings.  The other program holds meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.

        Mario also visited a few SASTO meetings in Riviera.  He attended a workshop on Seventh Tradition and Sponsorship in McAllen.

        The PI/CPC Conference planning meeting on May 2 in Kingsville went well.  Three members from 8C, Mario, Don J, and Linda K were in attendance.  The Serenity Clubhouse was scrubbed Friday by Mario, Linda and Louis to get ready for the guests from Districts 8D and 8E.

        The Area Summer Workshop in July will be held at the Doubletree Hotel.  Other members of our District are invited to travel with DCM Mario.

       

Old Business:

• Friday May 1, we had a cleaning detail of Serenity Clubhouse at noon.  Pizza and drinks were provided for lunch.
• The PI/CPC Conference planning meeting met in Kingsville May 2.  The schedule of events was discussed which led to the question of whether or not to let the professionals attend any of the workshops or to have them “closed.”  The pros and cons offered were equally strong.  Food is needed for the Hospitality Room.  District 8C could fill in the “gaps” that are not covered by Corpus Christi groups: perhaps finger food and sandwiches that are easier to transport, as opposed to covered dishes. The next planning meeting will either be in Portland or at the New Phoenix Group in Corpus Christi. An announcement will be made when date/place is set.

New Business: 

• It was suggested that someone from our home groups contact the Sheriff in their county to see if a meeting or Big Books could be brought to the inmates.
• It was suggested that someone from our home groups check their local libraries to see if they have a Big Book. 

Items for Discussion, or to be Tabled:

• Suggestions requested for possible fund raisers, such as raffles or dinners. Schedule another District 8C event, possibly another workshop by one of our Area Officers.

The basket was passed according to the 7^th Tradition; $39 was collected, $370 group contributions, total contributions $409.

Next meeting will be June 20 at 1:30 pm in Kingsville at Serenity Clubhouse   

Motion made by Jimmy K, seconded by Don J to close the meeting.

Meeting was closed at 2:30 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda K, Secretary