OLD BUSINESS/REPORTS

The minutes from the December Meeting were read and accepted.

The Treasurer's report was presented and accepted. 

The GSR report was given:
        a] Thomas announced the Spring Social.  More info is posted in the GSR notes on the Announcement board.
        b] Updates were given regarding the District Treasurer.  It has been difficult to contact him, and he has been informed of problem by members of this group.
        c] Anyone interected in volunteering for the "Bridging The Gap" committee is asked to contact Mike W, whose contact info is provided on the Announcements board.
        d] The Group History report is still due to the District Archivist.
        e] Need a volunteer for the Corrections Committee on the District Level.
The GSR Report was accepted.

The Intergroup Rep was not present...no report given

The Grapevine Rep report was given.  Lori addressed the number of birthday cards we give out and talked about the speakers for the Saturday Speakers Meeting
The Grapevine Rep report was accepted

The Public Information report was made.
        a] Reiterated need for WVEC Taping Volunteers...New procedures for soliciting volunteers similar to the Phone Watch signup.  More to follow, and Mike W will be coordination for this group.
        b] We need to contact the local libraries and see which ones have Big Books or 12 & 12's.  Tony will take for action and contact all.
The PI report was accepted.
        
NEW BUSINESS

1.  Effective this month, our rent is increased from $600 to $750 per month.

2.  In addition to the recently added 12:30 meetings on Tuesday and Thursday, it was agreed that we will also have a 12:30 meeting on Saturdays.

3.  It was recommended and agreed that, when announcing to "see a homegroup member" after the meeting, the homegroup members should be asked to raise their hands to identify them.  The meeting "scripts" will be changed to reflect this.

4.  The New Day Group will be holding All-day meetings on Thanksgiving Day... Meetings will begin at 7:30 am, and commence every 1-1/2 hours after that, finishing up with the regular 6:00 pm meeting.  Charlie R & Mike W will be coordinating the efforts.  Announcements to follow.

5.  A motion was made to begin holding a 50/50 raffle at our Saturday Beginners' meeting.  After discussion there was a vote and the motion was rejected.

6.  Cathy D proposed a new meeting to be held at 12:30 pm on Tuesday & Thursday.  Rich will speak with the landlord to find out if there will be any additional costs, and the meeting info will be finalized afterwards.

7.  A new Alternate GSR [Mike W] and a new Alternate Intergroup Rep [Charlie R] were selected.

8.  The topic of pets in the meeting was discussed.  Per the landlord, NO PETS are allowed in the room except for registered service animals.

9.  We discussed holding a "Movie Night", with recovery-based films.  The motion was turned down.

The meeting closed at 9:40 with the Lord's Prayer.

The next business meeting will be held on February 3rd, 2007, right after the Saturday morning meeting.
All Homegroup members are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to attend the Business Meetings.  This is YOUR GROUP!!!