Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous
Patsy A. called the meeting to order at 10:10 with the Serenity Prayer followed by introductions. Refreshments were provided by Mary P.
What meetings were Represented in December?
001 Los Angeles, 003 Torrance, 012 Long Beach, 047 Chatsworth, 084 Fullerton, 090 Playa Vista, 186 Torrance, 206 West Hollywood, 229 Silverlake, 231 Long Beach, 250 Bellflower, 254 Inglewood, 255 Downey, 258 Los Angeles.
WAS YOUR MEETING REPRESENTED?
A quorum was met with 14 in attendance.
Traditions: George L. read an article about the 12th Tradition which spoke about maintaining anonymity at the level of press, radio and television but not among members themselves or at the meeting level.
Chairperson report: Patsy A reported that Sherilyn, our literature chair, has to resign. Everyone thanked Sherilyn for her two years of service in one of our more difficult service positions. Al F. our outreach chairperson will also be resigning. Patsy asked all to consider or look for replacements for these positions.
Secretary report: Mary P. read the minutes of the November 16, 2008 meeting. They were corrected and it was moved, seconded, and approved to accept them.
Treasurer report: There was no Treasurer’s report.
Committee Reports
Action and Responsibility
George L reported he is still being assisted by Jim D. and Tony S. at the Salvation Army in Long Beach. He, however has had no volunteers to help him with the Parolee meeting on Wednesday in Santa Ana. He requested 200 pamphlets for this commitment.
Hospitals and Instiututions: George O reported he is still looking for a volunteer to do the once a month Thursday morning panel at the Downey Kaiser smoking cessation class. Gary M. and Patsy A. agreed to alternate with this commitment
Meeting Directory: Rick W. reported there are 4 changes to the directory this month. No new meetings have been added and no meetings have gone dark. One facility has been added to our H&I mailing. We mailed to 66 representatives, secretaries, and meetings and 52 to hospitals and institutions.
New Meetings: Patsy A. reported she had been contacted about a new meeting in Victorville.
Literature: Sherilyn will provide materials for carry the message day at the January meeting.
World Services: Mary P. reminded all that the World Services Officers will be coming to the Los Angeles area January 25, 2009 and we will need to provide housing for 5 officers. The meeting will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 1145 Valencia Mesa Dr in Fullerton All are welcome to the officers’ business meeting from 9:00am to 4:00pm. It is a great opportunity to meet the World Services Officers. Please contact Mary P. at 714-633-2406 if you can help with this in any way.
Events: George R reported he Is still looking for a location for the September picnic.
Jawn P. suggested a SCINA day hike. He volunteered to do a flyer for a hike to the “Bridge to Nowhere”.
Jane H. reported if she could get 25 people for the retreat we might get a separate house which would make more room for couples. The retreat will cost $130 and will be July 11-12. She will get new flyers to the January meeting.
The Marathon meeting donated $172 to SCINA. There were 11 groups that participated in the day long event. Joe W. and Greg B. did an excellent job of coordinating this event.
New Business: There was discussion regarding contacting the San Diego NicA Intergroup.
Birthdays: Congratulations to Jane H and Gary M who each have 10 years nicotine free!
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The meeting adjourned at 12:00pm with the Serenity praye
