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June 2, 2013

GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE MINUTES

WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF TRUSTED SERVANTS!OPEN POSITIONS

RSC SecretaryRSC Policy ChairpersonRSC Regional Delegate AlternateRSC Unity Chairperson RSC Literature Review Chairperson

RSC Public Relations ChairpersonRSC Clean Sheet ChairpersonRSC Meeting List ChairpersonABC TreasurerABC Secretary

NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS FOR ALL OPEN RSC POSITIONS WILL OCCUR AS MEMBER STEP UP TO VOLUNTEER. PLEASE GIVE BACK WHAT WAS SO FREELY GIVEN.

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REGIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE SCHEDULES__________________________________________

Auditorium Conference RmAuditorium

Conference Rm ACafeteria

10am-11amMeeting List H & I

WorkgroupGPRCNA

Subcommittees11am-12pm Phone Line

Public Relations

12pm-1pmUnity

ABC Policy &

GPRCNA1pm-2pm Administrative Literature Review Public Relations&

Web Master2pm-3pm 2pm-4pmPhoneline Presentations Clean Sheet

3pm-5pm Joint Administrative Committee (JAC)ONLY ON: February, April, June, August, October, December

Roxborough Memorial Hospital5800 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19128

Saturday, July 13th, 2013 10:00am – 5:00pm

RSC Subcommittees& Workgroups

Saturday, July 13th, 2013 3:00pm – 5:00pm

BOD only

Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 10:00am – 5:00pm

RSC Subcommittees & Workgroups

Sunday, August 4th, 2013 10:00am – 5:00pm

RSC Meeting

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Regional Committee Members(RCMs)

Clean Acres RCM Ryan W Clean Acres RCM Alt.Delco RCM Jim CDelco RCM AltDowntown RCM Drew KDowntown RCM Alt JasonGreater Camden RCM  Bob RGreater Camden RCM Alt  Darrell WInner City RCM  Inner City RCM Alt Richard CNorthwest RCM Elijah GNorthwest RCM AltPhila Area RCM Diane LPhila Area RCM AltPyramid of Freedom RCM Earl WPyramid of Freedom ALT  Schuylkill Valley RCM JohnSchuylkill Valley RCM Alt  South Phila. RCM Carol BSouth Phila. RCM Alt  West Southwest RCM Sid BWest Southwest RCM Alt Bruce J

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Regional Service CommitteeTrusted Servants

POSITION NAME POSITION NAME

RSC Chair Mark B Mtg. List Chair OPEN

RSC Co-Chair Debby F Mtg. List Co-Chair OPEN

RSC Treasurer Scott D Phoneline Chair Debby B

RSC Secretary (Acting) Zoe H Phoneline Co-Chair OPEN

Policy Work Group Chair Sid B Unity Chair OPEN

ABC Chair Paula B Unity Co-Chair Maureen

ABC Co-Chair OPEN Convention Chair Arlene C

ABC Secretary OPEN Convention Co-Chair Matt O

ABC Treasurer (Acting) Debby F Convention Treasurer Tracey A

RD Zoe H PR Chair OPEN

RD Alternate OPEN PR Co-Chair Clarence A

H&I Chair Sara F Lit Review Chair OPEN

H&I Co-Chair OPEN Lit Review Co-Chair OPEN

Regional FinancesWorkgroup RSC Admin Clean Sheet Chair OPEN

Web Work Group Chair Brian M Clean Sheet Co-Chair OPEN

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REGIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

*TO BE USED FOR EACH MEETING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Note: If there is no quorum by thirty (30) minutes after the meeting begins, we will begin with an informational Meeting, which will includes reading and acceptance of reports.

RSC Minutes June 2nd, 2013

OPENING

1. RCM count taken at 10:00 am – Eight (8) RCM’s in attendance 2. Meeting open with a MOS followed by SP3. Read the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts.4. Introduce the agenda: changes, additions, corrections, and approval.5. (Omitted to allow time for elections) Read, share on Concept of the Month, and followed by 15-

minute floor discussion6. Read the RSC Minutes from April 7th 2013

Area Reports

GREATER CAMDEN AREA SERVICE REPORTRCM Bob R / RCM Alt Darrell W

The Greater Camden Area meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at the OEO Building 538 Broadway, Subcommittees meet at 3 pm, Area meets at 4 pm. We’re making an insurance donation to the RSC. The Unity Subcommittees has been having events in the area and will be hosting a picnic during the month of June. Information will be placed on the Regional website. Subcommittees and home groups are in need of support.

CLEAN ACRES AREA SERVICE RPORTRCM Ryan W / RCM Alt vacant

Clean Acres Area Service meets every 3rd Sunday of the month, 7 pm, at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA. April’s donation - $4.87. May’s donation - $0. Unity subcommittee is planning the 25th Area Anniversary Picnic, July 27th from 1-6 pm at E Brandywine Park. H&I is planning a Learning Day. Meeting List changes submitted today. Several groups have moved. Come Grow With Us 729 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, Miracle on Merchant, 423 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, New Life Group, 729 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, WAIT Group, 423 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville(no longer meeting on Sundays). Thank you.

NORTHWEST AREA SERVICE REPORTNarcotics Anonymous Philadelphia Northwest Area

R.C.M. Report 6/15/2013

The regional service meetings were held on June 1st & 2nd 2013. o Sub-Committee meetings were held. Did not attend.o JAC meeting was held. Did not attend.o Administrative meeting was held. Did not attend.o Regional Sunday meeting was held. Attended.

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State Of The RSOo I have attached the RSO/Office Managers report. Here are some highlights from the

report: Taxes

Taxes have been all paid for 2012. We now owe $1,850.00 for Q1 2013.

Lease Agreement 3 Year lease was approved. $875.00/mo. Optional fourth @ $901.00.

Insurance Renewal (Every June) Initial down payment is due ($2,700) approximate.

**** Donations Have Been Extremely Low This Year ***** Northwest Area Literature Sales as of June 1st 2013 - $2,182.84

*** Contracts ***o As a point of emphasis trusted servants, & GSR’s if any facility has any contractual

information that needs to be signed, discussed, etc., please forward this information to your RCM / RCM Alternate. Any matters regarding any legal or contractual issues, insurance information / insurance riders, etc. must be approved by our counsel prior to singing ANY document(s). This is to protect US as well as OUR facilities. In addition our legal counsel wrote a two page response to the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation contract/policies. I am attaching this document so we can share this with our area.

World / Regional Informationo The Philadelphia Region is hosting the “Autonomy Zonal Forum”, which we are a part

of. The following regions make up this forum: Central Atlantic Region, EPRNA, C& P, Freestate, & Mountaineer. The forum will be held at the following on July 27th 2013:

Oxford Circle Mennonite Church 900 E. Howell Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 (Building B) 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

o World Convention World Convention Marathon

We have three slots currently. There will be more available if we want them: Life Is A terrible Thing To Waste, Life After Death, West Oak Lane Group.

Volunteers WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. You must be registered to VOLUNTEER. I have

attached the volunteer sheet which is also accessible to via web @ www.na.org/wcna

Traditions Work Book Project You can view what is going on at: www.na.org/traditions Your responses can be sent to: [email protected]

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The next regional meeting(s) has not been determined since this falls on Independence Day Weekend. We will communicate the new times as soon as possible.

Regional Elections / Openings **** Elections Were Held On June 2/2013 ****

o Election Results: The following trusted servant positions highlighted in RED are STILL open: Administrative

Chairperson – Mark B. Co-Chairperson – Debbie F. A. B. C. Chairperson – Paula B. A. B. C. Co-Chairperson - Open A.B.C. Secretary - Open A.B.C. Treasurer – Open Secretary - Open Treasurer – Scott D. Policy – Open (There is a Policy Review Committee Formed) ***** Regional Delegate – Zoe H. Regional Delegate Alternate *

Sub- Committee(s) Public Relations - Open Phone Line – Debbie B. H & I – Sara F. Convention – Arlene C. Literature Review - Open Unity - Open Meeting List - Open Clean Sheet / News Letter - Open

If you have any questions on ANY service positions here is a link to all the service handbooks: http://www.na.org/?ID=handbooks-handbook-index

RCM Alternate Positiono Our trusted servant James S. will not be able to continue to fulfill his commitment. He officially

communicated me this, so it can be sent out to our body for consideration by all of our servants & members who may want to get involved with this service commitment. We thank James for his service.

Submitted byElijah G. – R.C.M.James S. – R.C.M.

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DELCO AREA REPORTRCM: Jim C Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday / Monthly Location: Ridley Township 7:00 pm

DELCO has set a date for our convention, October 10th, 11th, & 12th, 2013 at the Clarion Hotel on Rt. 291 in Essington, PA. We will be holding events to support our convention including a “Rock for Recovery” on May 5, 2013 from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

DELCO ASC Policy Chair and Co-Chair have stepped down. We want to revise our own ASC Policy. We are asking the other 10 areas of this region to email us a current copy of their policy for review.

DELCO found a location to be considered for relocation of the RSO Office. The storefront rents for $675.00 / month. Contact information was forwarded to RSC Chair and RSC Co-Chair.

DELCO donated $1098.91 for February through April, 2013.

INNER CITY AREA REPORTRCM Alt: RICHARD C

ICA is requesting help form the RSC. ICA passed a motion from the Stick & Stay Group 2 months ago to stop hosting conventions until the impact on the GPRSC Convention is determined. The Ad Hoc Committee is formed and will meet June 15th, 2013, Pulaski Manheim 10am-1pm.

WEST-SOUTHWEST (WSW) AREA REPORTRCM: Sid B / RCM Alt: Bruce J

Meeting: 3rd Saturday / Monthly, 10 am- until? WSW is using a new ASC format that helps GSR’s, Executive Committee Chairs, Subcommittee Chairs and Reps get service work done more efficiently. The Consensus-based Decision-making (CBDM) workshop on February 16 had a good turnout. Thanks to all the members of our RSC and ASC’s who helped us. We’re hoping that more members show up for the next one!!! Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 10:00 am until 12:00 noon, Wayland Memorial Baptist Church, 52nd St and Baltimore Ave. WSW elected a new Convention Rep Kevin D. WSW donated $404.39 for Home Group Insurance and RSC donation. Problem: WSW needs a Public Relations Chair and Co-Chair.

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Subcommittee Reports

BOD AdminJACABC RD

Meeting List H & I Public Relations Clean Sheet Convention Chair

Convention Treasurer RSC TreasurerWebmaster (Work Group)Phoneline

GPRSC BOD MEETING MAY 4, 2013

4 RCM’s in attendance1. Mark B Co-Chair2. Paula B RD3. Zoe H RD Alt4. Elijah RCM Northwest5. Jim C RCM Delco6. Drew RCM Alt DANA7. Sid B RCM WSW8. Bruce J RCM - Alt WSW9. Arlene C Convention Chair

Meeting opened with a MOS followed by SPAgenda

The RSO currently does not have a lease. Rent is $975 per month currently, which lends to the urgency of this decision. The new terms for a lease are a 5- year lease with 3% increases beginning in year 4 from $875 up to $901. Or 3-yr lease with 3% increase starting in year 3. Terms include $875 year 1 & 2 up to $90 in the 3rd year. Chair recommends accepting the 3-year lease because the uncertainty of the future of the RSO.

Motion: Accept 3-year lease, Seconded, Disposition: 4 /0/0 MSP BOD gave vote of confidence to Mark B RSC Co-chair to enter new 3-year lease.

The board discussed the accountability for the available balance minus outstanding debts.

Tax planning was tabled until an accurate accounting of the amounts has been presented and the treasurer is present

Form a rally with RCM’s and Area Chairs to promote Unity within this region.

Brainstorming Recommendations: T-shirts No competing events in the region Accurate accounting of funds Breakouts for Brainstorming Who develops this? RD, Unity, or Admin

Board Peanut Butter & Jelly Summit Inside or Outside

Delco isn’t participating ICA is ready to withdraw

How do we meet their needs? What’s not being done for your area?

Why are we here? How do we improve our fundraising? Change the perception – Conduct a

Regional inventory. Effective communication - Networking in NA

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Do we still need our services? Fully self-supporting - Why is the regional

convention not as prosperous.

Cost effectiveness / resources Shared Vision RCM’s and ASC Chairs

GPRSC Combined ADMIN COMMITTEE & JAC MEETING 6/1/13 1:00 PM

Admin - Convention questions were completed 5/4/13 (see attachment) Can we conduct business tomorrow if there are not 2 signers? Option -RCM’s would have to use cash. Peanut Butter & Jelly Summit brainstorming was tabled until Tuesday June 4th 6 pm at RSORD changed the location for the Autonomy Zonal Forum for an air conditioned space and ample parking. The rent for the location was $200. RD’s request another $100.00 for food and / or donations from Areas.Convention Treasurer is trying to get a signer added to Convention Committee account and obsolete signers removed. Situation agreed to be resolved by Convention Treasurer and RSC Co-Chair. Convention Co-Chair, Matt O. will be added as a signer.Convention Committee held Flapjack Breakfast at Applebee’s. Dances are still happening at 63rd & Cedar. Committee still doesn’t have a convention venue. Sheraton & Lowe’s proposals are on the table. Possible dates are Thursday, August 21st Through 24th, 2014. Meeting List - Philadelphia Area changed meetings. No meeting list chair. H&I requests $25 literature for Northwest area. H&I subcommittee Northwest Area can take over DRC commitment, but will need $25 every 2 months for literature since. Unity subcommittee chair stepped down. No financial impactPR’s co-chair - No financial impactJAC Financials RSC Opening Balance $733.70Rent 45.00Insurance 2655.00 H&I 25.00Accountant 300.00RD 100.00

Agenda for Sunday, 6/2/2013 GPRSC Check Signers for Convention committee

Checks will need to be signed tomorrow Rescind recommendation for Stephan M for

ABC Chair Nominate Sid to head up the Policy update

& review work group 3-year lease for RSO Contracts for the recreation centers and

home groups PB&J Summit

Grateful to Serve, Zoe H. RDA Acting RSC Secretary

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What goes together like Peanut Butter & Jelly ... NA Unity

What is Unity?

- A Spiritual Path for people joined as a Whole being Positive,Practical and Progressive

- Harmony between GroupsGreater Philadelphia Region of Narcotics Anonymous Administration Committee - Cordially invites:

All Area Chairpersons, Co-Chairpersons,RCM’s & RCM Alt’s

To attend this Region’s 1st Peanut Butter & Jelly (Open) Summit.Where: Roxborough Hospital AuditoriumWhen: Saturday, June 29th 2013 @ 11:00

“United We Stand...Divided We Fall”

 REGIONAL ABC (ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE) REPORT

June 2013 Office Manager / ABC Report

The office has acquired two new customers located in New Jersey.The taxes for the last quarter of 2OL2 have been paid. We now owe the taxes for thefirst quarter of 20 13 totaling $ 1,850.00. We are in the process of ordering new meeting lists - we hope to have some in the office by the end of this month. The 2012 (Income) taxes for our region were completed 8

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and the bill for the Accountant totals $SOO.OO. This amount has always been split between the RSO, RSC and Convention totaling $300.00 each. We would like to continue with this spiit and ask that the RSC and Convention give their pa5rments today so that we can meet our billdue date of June 9th. The 3 year lease agreement that the RSC Co-chair presented last month still needs to be addressed. I ask that a decision be made ASAP so that our monthly bill wiIl decrease.REMINDER - The insurance renewal is fast approaching and the down payment is approximately $2,650.00. Please spread the word to your AREAS so that we can get the insurance started. It will be in ALL of our best interest. Donations are very low for this year so far. Please help us to express the urgent need for support in order to continue our efforts to reach those addicts still suffering.Thanks as always to the many groups and Areas that support our region!!!Below is a snap shot for 2013 of the many customers that support us - thanks so much! We hope by working together that we can obtain more customers/support.

Burlington County $ 1,048.68Downtown Area $2,9 29.38Greater Camden $1,344. 13Hudson County $1,647.36Livengrin Foundation $3,+6 1.80Northwest Area $2,182.84

Ocean Area Service $1 ,87L.4OPhiladelphia Area $8,308.95Pyramid of Freedom $1,085.85Recovery in the Morning Group $1,092.63South Philly $1,878.93West / Southwest $8,198.45

REMINDER - THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4thJanaylon and Regional Co-Chair Mark B.

RSC ABC (ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE) TREASURER REPORT – SEE ATTACHMENT

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REGIONAL DELEGATE REPORT

The Greater Philadelphia Region of NA Regional Delegate Report

June 2, 2013

Greetings RSC, We would like to thank you for allowing us to be of service in the Greater Philadelphia Region these past two years.

Next month we are hosting the Autonomy Zonal Forum. Our zone consists of the following regions Central Atlantic Region, EPRNA, C&P, Freestate, Mountaineer, and Greater Philadelphia. The Autonomy Zonal Forum is from 11:00am to 5:00pm. We changed the location of the event for better parking and accessibility. The new location is Oxford Circle Mennonite Church, 900 E. Howell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149, Building B. We request another $100.00 to cover the additional expenses and we are open for donations.

NAWS News: WCNA35 Being of Service—Volunteer RegistrationWant to help make our recovery celebration a success? We will be seeking volunteers to help with entertainment and events, merchandise, program, registration, and many other tasks. For more information, please visit www.na.org/wcna and click on the link to sign up to volunteer at the convention

Traditions Book Project We want to remind you to check out the material on the Traditions Project webpage: www.na.org/traditions. We’ve posted a session profile and PowerPoint there for local workshops to help us gather ideas and source material for the book. You can enter your responses online at the webpage or email them to [email protected]. The Traditions Book Project discussion board is now open! Visit the project webpage for more information: www.na.org/traditions.

Yours in Service, Paula B. RD, Zoe H. RDA

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MEETING LIST REPORT JUNE 1, 2013

A. Meeting opened with a moment of silence followed by the serenity prayer.B. Reading of the Twelve Traditions and the Twelve Concepts C. Introduction of members: D. Reading of May minutes TabledE. Reports:

a. Philadelphia: One new meeting Getting Better, 5900 Torresdale Avenue, Monday 8PM One correct and one updated format.

b. Northwest: No reportc. Inner City : Vision of Love moved to 2509 West Lehigh Avenue, Monday to Friday 4:00PM

F. Meeting List Chair: Our database is still being updated. I would like to thank all of our Meeting List reps., RCMs, and the all of the members who support the Meeting List subcommittee. The meeting list chair will need Microsoft Access 2010.

G. Nominations: noneH. Elections: noneI. Old business: Reviewing proof report by insurance.J. New business: noneK. Open forum (announcements and discussions)

a. Where is the entire fund for meeting directory?b. Paying back taxes and insurance for our group. c. A web query phone line meeting list will be sent to our phone line volunteersd. June meeting list will be to the webmaster so that our member download the file.

L. Close meeting with a moment of silence followed by the serenity prayer.

REGIONAL CLEAN SHEET REPORT – NO REPORT

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT - NO REPORT

CONVENTION COMMITTEE REPORT – SEE ATTACHMENT

CONVENTION COMMITTEE TREASURER’S REPORT – SEE ATTACHMENT

REGIONAL UNITY REPORT - NO REPORT

WEB WORKGROUP REPORTNarcotics Anonymous Northwest Area

Northwest Area Webmaster & Web Ad-Hoc Committee Report 6/2013

The regional web site is back home! Here is the link: http://www.naworks.org.Please all sub-committee chairs please provide me any information that can help us in providing more information for our region. Please send me any feedback or information that may need updating. We also elected a new regional web master Brian M. I will be serving as the co-web master. We can be reached at [email protected] (Co-Web Master) & [email protected] (Web Master).12

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If you any events that need to be posted on our web site please forward them to me @ [email protected].

Due to our recent popularity and success of “OUR WEB SITE” we may need to pay more for our web services. We are working on a solution and will provide the information. There is a potential financial impact as per this communication.

Love and Respect,Elijah G., Northwest Area Webmaster / Philadelphia Regional “Web Co-Chair”.

PHONELINE REPORT

Greater Philadelphia Region of Narcotics Anonymous Phoneline Chair Report June 2013The Halloo System received 395 calls this month and used 1264 minutes. Two voice messages where answered. There are currently 38 Phoneline volunteers in service on Halloo.The Regional Phoneline Subcommittee has elected the following:

Secretary – John C. (Downtown Area) Co – Secretary – Cynthia O. (North West Area)

The Phoneline Subcommittee asked for a donation of ten (10) Regional Phoneline Meeting Books, from the next shipment, for the Phoneline Volunteers.

Love and Respect,Debbie B.

Nominations: Open positionsRSC Secretary,RSC Policy Chairperson,RSC Regional Delegate AlternateABC Co- Chairperson, ABC Treasurer, RSC Unity Chairperson,

RSC Literature Review Chairperson, RSC PR Chairperson,RSC Clean Sheet Chairperson,RSC Phoneline ChairpersonRSC Meeting List Chairperson

RSC Chairperson - Congratulations to Mark BRSC Co-Chairperson - Congratulations to Debby FRSC Treasurer - Congratulations to Scott D RSC Regional Delegate - Congratulations to Zoe HRSC H&I Chairperson - Congratulations to Sara FRSC Convention Chairperson - Congratulations to Arlene C

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Old Business

Convention Chair resubmitted 7questions to the Admin Committee at the December 2012 RSC meeting concerning Convention Committee Policy. They were addressed in May BOD Meeting.

Admin Committee agreed again to review and answer the questions at May 2013 Admin meeting with a response for the June RSC meeting.

WSW RCM stated the RCM Manual still needs updating.

WCNA Workgroup Chair brought to our attention several issues of concern that would have a need for us be involved with the WCNA35 Workgroup. They are in need of Volunteer’s:

1. NAWS would like to see our Region taking care of the Marathon Meetings. 2. Getting ideas for an event on Sunday after the WCNA35 Convention. 3. Remember that people will be coming into the city several days prior to WCNA35 and staying up

to several days after.4. Meeting Lists should be up to date.

New Business

RSC TREASURER REPORT – SEE ATTACHMENT

MOTIONS 1. MAKER – HERE AT LAST GROUPMOTION – Monies generated from the dale of Meeting Lists must be used to buy / print more meeting lists before any other disbursements can be made from their process.INTENT – Funds for reprint / repurchase should always be available.DISCUSSION – Monies earmarked for meting lists have been usd for insurance payments, monthly bills, etc.

2. MAKER – RSC H&I CHAIR – SCOTT DMOTION - To approve the purchase of $25.00 in literature for the Northwest Area H&I Sub-committee to facilitate the meeting at DRC, Roberts and Henry Ave.INTENT – To be full self-supporting.DISPOSITION- M/S/P 8/0/1

3. MAKER – DOWNTOWN AREA – DREW KMOTION - To create an Ad Hoc committee to examine feasibility of closing the RSO Office.INTENT – To provide information for making a decision.DISPOSITION- M/S/P 7/2/1

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Open Forum Each Area has committed to host 3 Marathon Meeting slots for the WCNA35. RD received an additional $100.00 donation (food) from RCM’s for cost adjustment of Autonomy

Zonal Forum. Public Relations – Develop guidelines for subcommittee chairpersons thereby improve adherence to

the conscience of the subcommittee whom they serve. Subcommittees are required to create their own policies to be reviewed by the RSC Policy Chair for consistency.

Check signers for the RSC, Convention, and RSO bank accounts will be updated this week, thereby adding Debby F (RSC Co-Chair), Scott D (RSC Treasurer), Paula B (ABC Chair), and Matt O (RSC Convention Committee Co-chair).

Chairperson established Policy Work Group – appointed Sid B as Chair. RSC meeting extended 15 minutes. RSC gave Vote of Confidence (6/2/1) for the RSO to enter 3-year lease for the office. Attorney advised that no waivers for lease agreements are to be signed without being reviewed and

RSC approval. – SEE ATTACHMENT

Close the Meeting

SEE ATTACHMENTS

Grateful to Serve, Zoe H, RD, (Acting) RSC Secretary

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