George O. called the meeting to order at
10:15 am with the Serenity Prayer followed
by introductions.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
A quorum was met with 9 members in attendance.
Traditions: Tradition 2 was read. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as he may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
Secretary report: Susan C. read the January minutes. They were corrected and it was moved, seconded and approved to accept them.
Treasurer report: The January financial report was presented. The beginning balance was $205.32; donations totaled $121.00 plus $38.00. Total paid out was $87 leaving an ending balance of $117.27. SCINA also has $937.81 in a reserve account. It was moved, seconded and approved to accept the January report.
Registrar’s report: Rick W. reported that no meetings were removed or added from the Directory this month. Meeting 185 information has been updated. Meeting 267 at 29 Palms has gone dark as of January 15 due to lack of attendance and has been removed from the Directory. Meetings 252, 254, and 255 lack a valid Secretary USPS mailing address. If you are a member of these meetings or if your meeting is not receiving our mailing, please send the representative and/or secretary’s address to Rick whose phone number and email appear on the cover of our monthly directory.
Committee Reports
Hospitals and Institutions: The City of Glendale now has information for Nicotine Anonymous to help repeat offenders who violate the Glendale smoking ban. Unfortunately, Stephanie needs to resign her position but will still stay in touch with Glendale.
Communications/Speakers Bureau: No report. No concerns.
Literature: Mike S. reported that SCINA is a little bit behind on literature and chips. He back ordered chips and can expect those soon.
World Services: Gary M. reported that they spent January in Bellflower moving World Service Offices to Dallas. The upcoming conference was also discussed. There are many meetings in Brazil that are not listed on the World Directory. In addition, 220 meetings are in Iran are not listed. NicA is growing in other countries and World Services is working to make sure they are listed. The World Services Conference is April 29-May 2 in Baltimore. We will need to submit a list of delegates by next month. If you are interested in being a delegate please contact Gary M. at (310) 755-5582.
Events: The next event is the retreat at Joshua Tree. Jane wants approval from Intergroup before moving forward. George O. reported that Jane has may move forward. If you are interested in attending this year please contact Jane at (323) 852-1518. George O. will follow up with George R. about the picnic in September.
New Meetings: Nothing to report.
Bylaws: No report. Alan C. is concerned that people from meeting 001 want to bring in AA material. He wanted to know how this pertains to the bylaws. Intergroup found that it is in violation of traditions 2,4,5,6,10. It was voted and passed that SCINA does not approve outside literature at NicA meetings. Gary M. reported that if this goes to vote and passes at the group, he will report it to World Services and it is probable that meeting 001 could be dropped.
Public Outreach: George must leave his position. We need some one to fill this position.
Web Czar: Brian K. was absent. Please send any concerns directly to the Web Czar, Brian K.
Old Business: The positions for Secretary and Treasurer, HI and Outreach are still open. We need your help in filling these positions. Please present this request to your group. If you are interested or know of another member who may be interested, please attend the next SCINA meeting (3rd Sunday of every month) at White Memorial Hospital or contact George O. at 562-310-0874.
New Business: George O. distributed yearly event planning grid to be discussed.
Birthdays: Marty W. celebrated 2 years. Go Marty! Stephanie E. celebrated 1 year! Congratulations Stephanie!!
The meeting adjourned at 11:05am with the Serenity prayer.
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Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous exists to serve meetings across Southern California through public outreach, special events and other programs that help existing and new members stay nicotine free. We meet the third Sunday of the month at White Memorial Hospital 1720 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Boyle Heights, CA 90033, from 10:00 to noon. The meeting is open to everyone. Literature and Chips are available for purchase at the meeting
Note The hospital is occasionally under construction so it may be necessary to enter by the South entrance
and go through the hospital to our meeting site. Ask the receptionist for directions as our meeting room as it occasionally changes.
