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High &Dry Greater Seattle Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous

5507 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA December 2015 98108

HighandDry@seattleaa.org www.seattleaa.org

Meeting Minutes for the GSIG Board Meeting Nov. 14th

Opening The meeting was opened at 12:33 PM with the Serenity Prayer led by Dave T. (Chair). The Twelve Traditions were read by Stephanie and Concept Eleven was read by Amy G. AA birthdays Amy G. (20 years) Roll Call Active zones present: 8; 114, 115, 116, 117, 131, 132, 133 and 141 (Quorum) Active zones absent: 4; 112, 118, 124 and 142 Inactive zones: 8; 101, 108, 113, 134, 135, 138, 139 and 140 Officers present: 5; Chair, Chair Emeritus, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice Chair Officers absent: 0 Committees/admins present: 12; Accessibility, Archives, Corrections, CPC-PI, Finance, High & Dry, Office, Office

Manager, Assistant Office Manager, Special Events, Third Legacy and Web & Technology Committees/admins absent: 2; Hospitals & Treatment and Night Watch Reports Chair (Dave T.): No report Vice Chair (Dawna H.): No report Chair Emeritus (Dan R.): No report Recording Secretary (Joe P.): Distributed roster, asked for updates and asked alternates to indicate they are alternates rather than cross-out Zone’s primary representative. Invited interested members to contact re: potential service during next rotation. Review of past meeting minutes Minutes from the October 2015 meeting were distributed. It was moved (Zone 133) and seconded (Zone 131) to approve the September 2015 meeting minutes, as revised. Motion adopted unanimously. Treasurer (Chris W.): “October financials rebounded from a poor September. Total contributions were down $299 to budget. Total retail sales were down $3,066 to budget, leaving total income down $3,211. Our COGS (Cost

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of Goods Sold) was also down $3,041 (good), leaving our gross profit just $169 below budget. Total expenses were kept down $1,947, leaving October’s net at a positive $531. YTD through October, total contributions are only down $117 to budget. Total retail sales are down $27,821. Total income is down $26,963. Our COGS is down $26,311 (good), which helps offset the lack of retail sales. Gross profit is only down $652 to budget. Payroll continues to be well under budget. Standing committees have only spent 75% of their budgets. YTD, our total expenses are down $8,776. This leaves us with a net loss of $6,454 and we budgeted to lose $14,760 at this point. A quick look at the balance sheet tells us we have almost $93K in checking and CDs. Last year we had almost $94K. We continue to stay in pretty good shape in spite of the downturn in retail sales.” –Written report submitted 11/14/2015 It was moved (Zone 131) and seconded (Zone 116) to accept the Treasurer report. Motion adopted unanimously. Zone 112 (Thomas F.): absent; no report Zone 114 (Larry B.): Bruce for Larry B.; no report Zone 115 (Ian B.): No report; Gratitude banquet tonight (November 14) at 5 PM at St. Mark’s. Zone 116 (Allison B.): “Six (6) attended last meeting. Sand Point Big Book is still struggling with attendance, but it has been getting better! Bottom Feeders has had some troubles with the neighborhood: AA members have caused disturbances. They are working on keeping an eye out for it, and are working on making revisions to the script to address the problem. Lake City Monday Night gets newcomers frequently, have men driving for Milam. Reservoir Group just had their inventory and some interesting discussion came up: should they become an open meeting (decided no), should they allow pets in the meeting? (Still in limbo). Women Coming Home reported that they got some new ideas from the assembly! They are talking about how to do a First Step meeting, as there are a lot of newcomers. Want to start stressing service and how to do it. In regards to the budget: thoughts were there the revenue projections should be based on historical data. Most groups won’t really look at the budget anyway when they are deciding how much to donate. In regards to schedule costs: groups would pay $0.75 - $1. Hosted the Area Accessibility quarterly in October. Treatment and Corrections committee chair positions are open. We discussed working as a zone to reach out to dark groups in our zone, and at the same time working on getting the schedule updated (as far as meetings that are no longer happening). Most people seemed to be in favor of a one-year rotation, to align as quickly and efficiently as possible. Especially if people have the opportunity to make themselves available for a second term.” -Written report submitted 11/13/2015 Zone 117 (Greg T.): No report; Gratitude banquet tonight (November 14) at 5 PM at Ballard First Lutheran. Zone 118 (Tom F.): absent; no report Zone 124 (Dusty K.): absent; no report Zone 131 (Jodi B.): “Six (6) attended last meeting. On-going search for new meeting location. Open position for CPC. Burien Little Assembly still hasn’t secured a location. Looking for a Venue Chair. BLA planning meeting is November 15, 2015 at noon at GSIG. Archives has “Our Stories Disclosed” books for sale ($7.50) District inventory planned for April 2016. December District meeting is a potluck at 6:30 PM at Cascade. Everyone is welcome.” -Written report submitted 11/14/2015 Zone 132 (Cheryl M.): Discussed 2016 Founders’ Day following a member’s trip to Akron, Ohio. Auburn Group held group inventory. Would like to hold a “sponsors meeting” to help teach sponsorship.

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Zone 133 (Rick L.): No report Zone 141 (Dan G.): Held District inventory in lieu of meeting Zone 142 (Anne Marie M.): absent; no report District 18 (R.J. C.): No report Accessibility Committee (Janny B., Chair): “Issues discussed and resolved [at last meeting] were: (1) Assistant to Interpreter Coordinator position. Jeanne made herself available and was approved by committee. (2) Jack to head up outreach material development with assistance of other members of committee. The committee as a whole will review and edit as needed what is produced. The major focus will be to reach out to the deaf alcoholic not yet reached. (3) Budget for operational expenses has been submitted as same as last year at $2,500. We will be having more expenses for outreach and for deaf members to attend GSIG functions this coming period.” –Written report submitted 11/12/2015 Archives Committee (Teresa S., Chair): Attended Old Timer’s meeting and presented an archival display. Attended Area Archives Quarterly. Corrections Committee (Lori R., Chair): Will buy a case of “Big Books” to Area Quarterly to help fill literature request(s). Continue to struggle to meet need for volunteers in facilities. Those interested in volunteering should email committee (corrections@seattleaa.org). PI & CPC Committee (Marc E.): “Things are going well on the committee and we think we are set up for a good hand-off to the next group of servants. We have job descriptions outlined and are looking forward to getting everything completed for the rotation. We continue to get requests from other areas about the work we are doing and how other areas can replicate it. We have had requests regarding the joint project with VM and also about SOP this month and it is really exciting to be seeing that work expand to other areas. Additionally, we continue to do our work locally of filling panels. We did a couple panels at Nathan Hale High School this month. We had 3 panelists go out for 2 presentations to about 75 kids each. We got really good feedback and the school is already working to schedule another one in January.” –Written report submitted 11/14/2015 Hospitals & Treatment Committee (Jacob W., Chair): absent; no report High & Dry (Ben O., Editor): Reminder of content submission deadline Office Committee (Bryson A., Chair): South End Bookstore computer situation is concluded. Discussed meeting schedule costs - should production costs increase the price will reflect that (expected price ~$0.75). Office Manager (Norm S.): Report attached -Written report submitted 11/14/2015 I am pleased and grateful to submit this Office Manager Report for October 2015. Inventory—Inventory levels are considered adequate. We are beginning preliminary work on the next schedule book. Cut off dates for meeting changes and new meetings will be December 7, 2015. Changes and additions received by that date, on a group listing form will be in time to make the new schedule book. Group listing forms

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may be downloaded from www.seattleaa.org, printed, and sent to us after completion. At the Area Assembly, Dave announced a new program whereby individuals may phone in during working hours, order their literature, pay for it by credit card, but then pick it up during the evening hours while groups are here. Process/Organization— Office/phone weekday coverage: Welcome to Bob F.! We are grateful to have his volunteer services on Friday afternoons. We could use a temporary Friday afternoon volunteer while Tom O’B recuperates, and we continue to have an opening on Thursday afternoons.

Weekday evening shifts: There are openings for groups answering phones on weekends: 1st Sunday at 6 p.m., 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m., and 3rd Sunday at 10 a.m. Please ask your groups to call Anita. One group has given notice that at the beginning of 2016 they will relinquish their 3rd Thursday, 6 p.m. slot.

Nightwatch shifts: When the November nightwatch calendar was published, there were some holes (i.e. 10 p.m., 2nd Sunday). Please contact David d. for the most up-to-date information.

Physical Plant: No issues of concern to report.

Financial Statements—Financial statements for October and October YTD are available for your review. Group contributions were again nearly on budget, but literature sales failed to meet expectations. Nevertheless, the month showed a $500 profit. For the ten months year-to-date, the net loss of ($6,500) compares favorably with the budgeted loss of ($14,800), this resulting from office operating expenses, mainly personnel costs, which were less than budgeted amounts. Personnel—I attended the Area Assembly in Seattle on October 17. On Sunday, November 8, I was pleased to be asked to moderate a 12th Step Call workshop held here at Intergroup. Our thanks go to Dennis E. for organizing and participating on the panel, along with daytime volunteers, Sharon B. and Bill S. and our Vice Chair Dawna H. The purpose of the workshop was to pass along tips for making 12th Step calls in both the home and professional settings and to gain new volunteers for the 12th Step list, one of our many vital services to the Fellowship. Our office will be closed tomorrow, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. Respectfully submitted, Norm S. norm@seattleaa.org Assistant Office Manager (Anita S.): “I attended the Old Timer’s luncheon on November 1 and attended the Office Committee Meeting.” -Written report submitted 11/14/2015 Night Watch Coordinator (David d.): absent; no report Special Events Committee (Amy G.): Due to the fact that no one came with a button with the winning number that was drawn at the GSIG picnic, a new number was drawn prior to the November GSIG board meeting and the new winning number is 0969.

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Finance Committee (Mike M., Chair): “Four (4) attended last meeting. October 2015 GSIG Financials: The committee reviewed and discussed the October 2015 GSIG financial reports. We noted nothing significant or unusual in the trends or balances October financials and when compared to the budget both for the month and year-to-date. The October 2015 YTD results continue to show the 2015 actual net loss compared to the budget will be a lot lower than projected. As of October, the favorable YTD variance to budget was $8.3K based on a $6.5K loss as compared to a budget of about $14.8K. The budgeted loss for the entire year of 2015 is $20K. The primary driver for this continues to be lower staff costs of about $1K per month. Other Committee Initiatives: none New Committee Member and Future Volunteers: Previously there are 4 members on the Finance Committee that include Mike M., Bruce E., Michael E., and Chris S. (GSIG Treasurer). The Committee’s current member rotation schedule does not stagger rotation to avoid 100% turnover annually in December. A new committee member, Carl G., has joined and participated in the November meeting and we are greatly appreciative of his willingness to be of service. He found out about the service need through reading our committee report in the GSIG High & Dry. Bruce E. and Michael E. will likely rotate off the committee at the end of December 2015. The Committee will continue to seek and recruit new members, if anyone is interested or knows of a possible candidate, please let us know. Ideally, the committee would consist of 3 to 4 members in addition to the GSIG Treasurer and the rotation would stagger. If you are interested in being of service please email the Finance Committee chair at financecomchair@seattleaa.org. Meetings are held monthly through a video conference so the only requirement besides willingness is a computer with a camera.” –Written report submitted 11/12/2015 Web & Technology Committee (Leonard T., Chair): Committee has added a couple of new members. Third Legacy Committee (Travis A., Chair): “We held our monthly committee meeting on the 9th of November. The group has completed 3 presentations at groups since our last board meeting and have 3 meetings scheduled, including 2 district meetings. We are hoping for more invitations to group business meetings following the district presentations. If any of you know of meetings that would like to have Third Legacy do a short presentation at their next business meeting, please email thirdlegacy@seattleaa.org, and we will make sure someone is there.” –Written report submitted 11/13/2015 Old Business Nominations Committee (Jodi B.): Have received 5 resumes for officer positions. Elections will be held during the December 2015 GSIG board meeting. Bylaws amendment (Dave T., Chair): It was earlier moved to amend Article III, Section B of GSIG the bylaws to, “Align the beginning and end dates of GSIG’s two year service rotation for GSIG Chairperson, Vice Char, Treasurer, and Secretary with the Area 72 service structure service rotation, effective January 1, 2016.” Motion was adopted (48 yeas, 2 nays, 0 abstentions).1 2016 Budget draft (Dave T., Chair): Draft proposal remains unchanged from last meeting, but we have an additional month of “actuals” for 2015 to serve as reference. The 2016 Budget will be submitted for approval during December 2015 GSIG board meeting. Discussion re: whether to present budget with expected loss or as balanced with needed contributions. Discussion re: practice of earmarked funds. Time will be made available after the meeting for a Q&A re: budget elements.

1 “A two-thirds majority of the groups casting votes is necessary to amend.” Policy & Procedure Manual: Greater Seattle Intergroup

Association: Article IX, Section B (p. 57)

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New Business The adoption of the amendment of Article III, Section B of GSIG bylaws (above) created a conflict within the bylaws re: length up-coming officer terms. It was moved (Zone 114) and seconded (Zone 115) that the officers elected at December 2015 GSIG board meeting will serve a 1-year term to expire December 2016. Motion adopted unanimously. Upcoming Events 2016 Budget approval and officer elections: December 15, 2015 GSIG Board meeting Closing It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted unanimously. The meeting was closed at 2:32 PM with the Responsibility Statement led by Markis. Next GSIG Board meeting: December 15, 2015 at 7 PM at GSIG Office

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Future Tripping DECEMBER 2015 4-6th SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH THE PROGRAM OF RECOVERY, Seabeck Conference Center, Hood Canal. $158 shared room/$198 single room. Includes meals, meditations, topic meetings, speakers and panel disucssions. Call intergroup for more details. 5th WSCYPAA UGLY SWEATER BALL, St Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, 98102. Presale tickets 2 for $10. www.wscypaa.org 5th BINGO NIGHT, Hope Hall, 8305 Meadowbrook Way SE. Games start at 7pm and 9:30 pm. 10th WHITE RIVER GROUP CHRISTMAS POTLUCK, starts at 6pm. Episcopal Church, 123 “L” St NE, Auburn. Ham provided, potluck side dishes. 12th WWA72 GV/LIT QUARTERLY, business starts at 10am. Salvation Army, 3001 R Ave., Anacortes. Potluck finger desserts (doesn’t need cutting or a plate). 31-3rd NEW YEAR’S ROUNDUP, Seaside Convention Center, 415 1st Ave S, 97138. JANUARY 2016 8-9th WWA72 JANUARY 2016 QUARTERLY, Vern Burton Gym, 308 E 4th, Port Angeles 98362 16th WWA72 ACCESSIBILITY QUARTERLY, St Andrews Episcopal, 400 E 1st St, Aberdeen. Potluck lunch. WWA72 TREATMENT QUARTERLY, 508 S Francis St, Port Angeles, WA. Potluck breakfast items. 22-24th BUCK CREEK MENS RETREAT, www.buckcreekretreat.com FEBRUARY 2016 11-14th INT’L WOMEN’S CONFERENCE, Norfolk VA. www.internationalwomensconference.org

Meeting Changes NEW MEETINGS: WED NOON O MEN’S BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, Hope Hall, 8305 Meadowbrook Way SE, 98065 FRI NOON O LIVING IN THE SOLUTION, Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline Ave, 98118. 1-hr meeting. DEFUNCT: TUE 8pm O TALKING CIRCLE, Yesler Terrace House, 825 Yesler Way 98104. NEEDS SUPPORT: THU 8pm C THE RENTON GROUP, Lakeridge Lutheran Church, 7465 S 112th, Renton 98178. SUN 8pm O THE RENTON GROUP, Lakeridge Lutheran Church, 7465 S 112th, Renton 98178. FRI 3pm C ANGELINE’S, 2030 3rd Ave, 98121. 1-hr, women only mtg.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DECEMBER CELEBRANTS IN THE HOW DRY I AM CLUB!!!

Ralph B. Empire Way 59 years Beata S. Family Tree 12/26/1998 17 years Kassie H Family Tree 12/20/2013 2 years Linda McG Lucky Ladies 12/31/1986 Maryanne W Lucky Ladies 12/28/1987 Maureen S Duck Island 12/17/2001 11 years Kirk W Magnolia 12 years Terry M Benson Hill 12/24/1991 24 years Richard D Phoenix Club 11/8/1979 36 years Laurel W Abigail’s Ghost 12/25/1986 29 years Steve P Great Facts 36 years If you would like to join the How Dry I am Club and support GSIG Please fill out this form and send along with the suggested donation of $1 per year of sobriety!

Name

Address

City, Zip

AA Anniversary and/or #of years

Home Group

Contribution enclosed $

Return this form to: Greater Seattle Intergroup [GSIG] 5507 6th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108

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Thanks to Our Awesome Daytime Office Volunteers MONDAY Morning Sharon B and Diane L

Afternoon Bill S and Freda T TUESDAY Morning Tom P and Gary H Afternoon Mike M and Marci H WEDNESDAY Morning Gerry L and Joe M Afternoon Chryse L and Shelly THURSDAY Morning Cyndy G and Vito M Afternoon Steve B FRIDAY Morning Linda P and Jon C Afternoon Tom O and Bob F SATURDAY Morning Fred P SEATTLE SUBSTITUTES: Diane L SOUTHEND BOOKSTORE VOLUNTEER MANAGER: Jim H. VOLUNTEERS: Carolyn B and friends. SOUTHEND BOOKSTORE PHONE NUMBER: 253 288 2237

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The High & Dry Editor: Ben O. Contributing Editor: Anita S. Mailing Team: Irreplaceable Volunteers The High & Dry is published monthly by an all volunteer staff at the Greater Seattle Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous Office, 5507 6th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98108 (Phone: 206-587-2838) www.seattleaa.org