Ohio Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous ... Minutes - July 2013.pdfOhio Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous Quarterly Meeting Minutes July 13, 2013 –

Ohio Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous Quarterly Meeting Minutes July 13, 2013 – July 14, 2013

The meeting was called to order by Lenore P. at 10:am The 12 traditions read by The 12 Concepts were read by Service Prayer- read by all Just for Today Daily meditation read by

Roll Call

Administrative Committee Subcommittee Chairs RCM / RCMA

Chairperson P Convention P Area 13 P

Vice-chairperson P H&I Chairperson P BLASCNA P

Regional Delegate P Phone line Coordinator O COASCNA P

RD Alternate P Policy Coordinator P DASCNA P

Treasurer P Public Relations O FFASCNA P

Vice-treasurer O 12-Step Retreat A FRASCNA P

Secretary P Spring Retreat P GCASCNA P

Vice-secretary O Webmaster P HAMASCNA P

Vice-webmaster P

KORASCNA A

LCASCNA P

OCNA AC P

MEASCNA A

MVASCNA P

Outreach p MOASCNA P

NWOASCNA A

SASCNA P

UASCNA P

Administrative Committee Reports

Chairperson Report Dear ORSCNA Members, Unfortunately, I wasn't available to facilitate the writing workshop for the Traditions Book Project at the Spring Retreat like I planned to. It has been a challenge to serve as the RSC Chairperson position and attend to my personal recovery. However, I have gained many skills through this experience that I believe will benefit me in my future endeavors. I am grateful for the support that I have received from other members during my term. And, I am hopeful that more members will soon come and fill the vacant positions on this Committee. Thanks for this opportunity to serve, Gina M. ORSCNA Chairperson


Vice Chair Report

Hello ORSCNA Family! Alot has happened since our last Regional Meeting--the Traditions Spring Retreat was a fun time by those in attendance--it was a great experience greeting and meeting most of the people in attendance fulfilling the duties as Registration Chair for that event. I would like to thank everyone for their support of me in this role--it has been a learning experience and a growing experience. I do have a request if you have not already turned in your Lines of Communication for your Area please do so--if there are any updates to the Lines of Communication that have been turned in please let me know Thank you for all your help In loving service Lenore Pavey

Regional Delegate Report

Hello ORSCNA Family!

Last month Charles, Sherry & I attended a meeting of the Midwest Zonal Forum (MZF) which was hosted by the Metro Detroit Region. Five of ten member regions were present. On Saturday afternoon trusted servant & regional reports were presented and the Metro Detroit Region facilitated a workshop on the Service System Project. On Sunday morning we resumed MZF business, including a discussion of a proposed weekend-long Service Symposium that is being considered by NA communities in the Midwest, Plain States, and Southern Zonal Forums. The dates & locations of upcoming meetings of the Midwest Zonal Forum are as follows: November 15-17, 2013 MZFNA hosted by the Greater Illinois Region in Galesburg, IL in conjunction with the Greater Illinois Regional Convention January 24-26, 2014 MZFNA & Multi-Regional CAR/CAT Workshop hosted by the Michigan Region in Kalamazoo, MI April 30, 2014 Informal MZFNA Meeting to be held at WSC Recent updates from Narcotics Anonymous World Services (NAWS): Service System Project – “Field-testing” of the proposals set forth in the Service System Project is

continuing, but formally ends this month. An on-line webinar – open to conference participants (Regional Delegates, Alternate Regional Delegates & World Board Members) only – is being held this afternoon. I may attempt to participate. NA communities trying any aspect of this project are encouraged to share their experiences on-line at [email protected]. NA members & communities interested in discussing how the ideas might work are encouraged to write to [email protected] for more information. The goal is to frame a transition plan to be presented to the Fellowship in the 2014

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Conference Agenda Report (CAR) and Conference Approval Track (CAT). Current information & updates on this project are available at www.na.org/servicesystem.

Traditions Book Project – NAWS is still gathering ideas about what this book should. A session profile

for use at fellowship workshops can be found at www.na.org/traditions. Input may be sent to [email protected] or you may use the online form to submit workshop results. There is currently no deadline set for input on this project during this Conference cycle. No actual drafting will take place until the 2014-2016 Conference cycle.

Online Webinars – The World Board & NAWS would like to encourage participation in online webinars

as a tool for sharing our experience. Areas of service that have been targeted are Conventions, Hospitals & Institutions, and Public Relations. Those interested in joining in any of these discussions are asked to send their name, email address, trusted servant position and area/region to:

o [email protected] for Convention trusted servants, o [email protected] for Hospitals & Institutions trusted servants, and o [email protected] for Public Relations/Public Information trusted servants.

Third Tradition Issue Discussion Topic (IDT) – A session profile on the 3rd Tradition has been developed

for use at fellowship workshops. It can be found at www.na.org/idt. World Service Conference (WSC) – Delegate Funding and Alternate Delegate Attendance – The World

Board has recommended the elimination of automatic funding for Regional Delegates to attend the WSC and is discussing whether or not Alternate Delegate attendance at the WSC is an effective use of human & financial resources. Any such change would require the approval of the World Service Conference.

World Conventions of Narcotics Anonymous (WCNA) – Mark your calendars for WCNA 35 – “The

Journey Continues” – which will be held August 29th – September 1st in Philadelphia, PA. Pre-registration is available until July 31st at a cost of $89. On-site registration will be $99. Members planning to attend are encouraged to pre-register and reserve hotel package in the block of rooms that have been arranged. You can pre-register for the convention, make hotel reservations, and find out much more information & recent updates about the convention on-line at www.na.org/wcna.

Once again, I give thanks to my Higher Power and the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous for another day clean; and thank you for affording me the opportunity to serve our Ohio Region.

In Loving Service,… David L., RD Upcoming Service Calendar Events/Deadlines: (* some dates & locations may still be tentative) June 22-23, 2013 MZFNA hosted by the Metro Detroit Region in Warren, MI August 1, 2013 Deadline for submission of Regional Proposals for the 2014 World Service Conference Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2013 World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous (WCNA-35) in Philadelphia, PA September 1, 2013 World Unity Day October 5-6, 2013 ORSCNA Meeting to be hosted by FFASCNA October 11-13, 2013 Ohio Region’s 26th Annual 12 Step Spiritual Retreat at Tar Hollow State Park November 15-17, 2013 MZFNA hosted by the Greater Illinois Region in Galesburg, IL

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in conjunction with the Greater Illinois Regional Convention November 27, 2013 Conference Agenda Report (CAR) released for Fellowship review January 11-12, 2014 ORSCNA Meeting to be hosted by GCASCNA January 24-26, 2014 MZFNA & Multi-Regional CAR/CAT Workshop hosted by the Michigan Region in Kalamazoo, MI January 27, 2014 Conference Approval Track (CAT) released for Fellowship review February 15, 2014 Deadline for submission of Regional Reports for the 2014 World Service Conference April 12-13, 2014 ORSCNA Meeting to be hosted by Area 13 April 27-May 3, 2014 World Service Conference (WSC) 2014 in Woodland Hills, CA April 30, 2014 Informal MZFNA Meeting to be held at WSC May 9-11, 2014 Ohio Region’s 7th Annual 12 Traditions Retreat at Tar Hollow State Park May 23-25, 2014 Ohio Convention (OCNA XXXII) hosted by the Ohio Region July 12-13, 2014 ORSCNA Meeting & Annual Elections to be hosted by KORASCNA * August ??-??, 2014 MZFNA hosted by the Minnesota Region October 4-5, 2014 ORSCNA Meeting to be hosted by BLASCNA October 10-12, 2014 Ohio Region’s 27th Annual 12 Step Spiritual Retreat at Tar Hollow State Park January 10-11, 2015 ORSCNA Meeting to be hosted by FRASCNA April 11-12, 2015 ORSCNA Meeting to be hosted by MVASCNA May 8-10, 2015 Ohio Region’s 8th Annual 12 Traditions Retreat at Tar Hollow State Park May 22-24, 2015 Ohio Convention (OCNA XXXIII) hosted by the Buckeye Region June 10-14, 2015 World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous (WCNA-36) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Regional Delegate Alternate Hello Family, happy to see all who made it here for our Hot Fun in the Summer RSC, Speaking of which (Hot that is!), Dave, Sherry and I met at the Metro Det MZF June meeting held at the Greater Detroit Outreach Center on Sat. And then at the MSO Ferndale location (Det) on Sunday for the Business Mtg. Very Hot wknd.,very good Mtgs. Reg. reports Chicagoland reg. struggling to maintain cash flow in reg office Metro Det Greg Reg Conv was very successful returned $6,000 back to all areas involved Sun mtg at reg service office which has been very successful with Lit orders. 726 Livernois. Mich reg. Brian H. Lansing 3:00 mtg w/wso Bob G. Straw Polls, discussion to facilitate decisions by consensus. Nothing will change without 2/3 Majority vote Sunday Buckeye not present at this MZF Next MZF will be in Greater Ill reg Conv Nov 15-17,2013 Multi Zonal Workshop, St. Louis is most central and as a Zone we agreed to vote for that location. Indiana Reg, Mike J. Presented a motion to MZF for input: to place a moratorium on funds and effort concerning the SSP. Mike J. stated a willingness to join the HRP


Charles F RDA,nominated MIchael J RD for Indiana Reg, for HRP. Which will be submitted by the MZF. John received mail from Jim of the European Dele Meeting, asking what role the MZF plays and what will change with the SSP. MZF, agrees To present to NAWS a motion, to not stop RDA's from attending the WSC, and To allow Zones to send a presentation to the WSC done by Bob. Dave L. Financial report, sent 51.50 to NAWS and left a Bal. 176.49 . Today @ 1pm til 2:30pm the 1st WSC Participant Webinar, with a PDF of the Presentation PowerPoint, after which there will be a question and answer period, we will attempt to correspond during the RD/RCM Meeting, I think this could be a great Jump-start on the CAR(slight punn), and give us something to Spark (ok last one) interest In our Home Groups. I am submitting a request for reimbursement for fuel and food in the amount of $26.62 for fuel and $10.44 for food, for a total of $37.06 ILS Charles F RDA

Treasurer Report

Mark did not have a report do to not being there last region he was still trying balance the books. In loving service, Mark R., ORSCNA Treasurer

Secretary Report

Hello Family, It’s a great day to be clean and be of service. I made an effort to update the lines of communication unfortunately that was futile. I only received lines of communications from three areas and 2 of them were the new areas. I figured it was pretty pointless to out an updated LOC when they weren’t really updated. So, please fill out the LOC sheets I have on the table. Since we are going to have a new round of regional trusted servants this is an optimal time to get these out in a complete fashion. I am requesting reimbursement for 16.55 from the region for 6 copies of the April minutes. The agendas were printed here at the hotel so no reimbursement is necessary for those. There is an attendance sheet being passed around, please fill this out even if you think I have your information to ensure that the LOC gets updated properly. At the last region I left my file box at the meeting place since it was secure and somehow it was broken. It no longer stays shut and can’t be carried by the handle any longer. I am not sure if I have to make a motion or not but a new box would be greatly appreciated. If you have sent anything to the [email protected] I am working on going through all the emails. I am sending a confirmation emails to those who sent their reports to inform them they were received. I was having password issues with the site and Antoine was kind enough to reset it for me. Apparently with all the server changes I was attempting to log in to the wrong server hence why I couldn’t log in. I apologize; I am not savvy in that area. So look for a confirmation email so you know I received your report.



Thank you for allowing me to be of service. Sherry E.

Regional Committee Member Reports

Area 13

Present-Verbal Report

BLASCNA

Hello ORSCNA, The BLASCNA area which serves Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, and Fulton counties. I am also proud to report that no groups have folded since the last ORSCNA Meeting. I have meeting schedules available and they can also be found at www.natoledo.com BLASCNA is currently unable to make a donation. The literature for the BLASCNA area is distributed from 4-6pm every Thursday and at our area meeting every first Saturday of the month. The literature is purchased from NAWS and the Michigan Service Office (MSO). The vacancies in our area at this time are Chair, vice-chair, secretary, vice-secretary, outreach chair, and vice-treasurer. We were able to get an activities chair, Myrtle L. The BLASCNA Area H and I subcommittee currently serves 7 facilities. I have to report that our area is going through transformations but our faith is strong that all will be well. Your Humble Servant, Willie H.

COASCNA

Dear Family, COASCNA voted on trusted servant nominations at last month’s ASC. During the nomination process our current Area Chair was nominated for a third term. It is in our policy that the Chairperson be held by one addict for only two consecutive terms, but based on lack of participation, a motion is on the table to lengthen this to three, in order to maintain the stability of our service meeting. Despite one home group being opposed to extending the term of our most previous Chairperson, no addicts from this group, or otherwise, showed willingness to step into this position. It is going back to home groups and will be voted on at this month’s meeting. While we had no nominations for Vice Chair, most of our positions are filled, and regardless of this motion the show will go on.

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The weekend of June 29th we held an H&I Learning Day at the Just For Today Club. There were many experienced speakers from all over our region. It was very nice to see so many friendly faces from outside our area at this event. Thank you for your support! Our annual Unity Day Picnic will be held Saturday, September 7th at Battelle Darby State Park. There will be food provided, volleyball, children’s activities, a speaker, and lots of fellowship. Come out and join us! This quarter we have a $1,400 in donations. Thank you for allowing me to be of service. Mariclaire F. [email protected] 614.843.0084

DASCNA

Good morning everyone, hope everyone is having a good day so far. we currently serve Montgomery, Greene counties, our area presently has 47 groups and meetings and 5 H&I panels, we haven't had any reports of any new groups starting or any groups folding, We have a Donation today of 100.00 Dollars. Literature office is located at 1124 Germantown street Dayton Ohio with hours 4:30- 6:00 Wednesdays and Saturdays and after area meeting every 3RD Sunday.

OCNA XXXIII 2 Day Fundraiser & Kick-Off :: Fundraiser July 26TH at the Wyndham Garden Dayton South 31 Prestige Dr Miamisburg Ohio 45342

DASCNACC X out of the darkness into the light we have found a way out. Saturday July 20Th 2013, 200 Homewood Ave Dayton Ohio 45405.From 1:00 pm till 10:00 pm.

DASCNA H&I/PR 2013 Annual Learning Day Fundraiser :: Fundraiser August 3RD

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FFASCNA

Our area currently has 28 meetings covering Mansfield, Shelby, Mt. Vernon, Ashland, Marion, Norwalk, Bucyrus, Galion, and Plymouth. Our area is doing well other then lack of support, low clean time attendance, and low 7th tradition. All our groups but a few have been being represented at area. The Marion and Mt. Vernon group's. We did reach out to the Marion group in regards to a call to the phoneline. With the new trusted servants they had, they weren't aware they needed to pay rent or come to ASC. So the church had called in to the phoneline asking for rent to be paid. After reaching out rent did get paid and the Marion Weds group ( Marion – 8:00 PM


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New Hope – Rotating Format, HA ;St. Paul's Episcopal Church – 197 East Center Street, Marion) had asked for support as they feel like a stranded island on their own. If you are in the area, please lend support. No new groups were started but we did have a meeting that was struggling and hadn't been open in over a month due to a relapse. It now has trusted servants that have committed for a 3 month term, they got rent up to date and all keys have been secured as well as communications with the church has been re-established. An addict in our area was also contacted by the Holiday Inn where we hosted OCNA at in 2006. They were expressing how they looked forward to hosting our event again! Our H&I fundraiser wasn't very successful due to lack of support. However, No Gram like a Program was a huge success. Thank you to all who came, shared and offered support! Because of the support and love our area made around $600 that enabled us to pay for our Pig Out. Even with all that we are still under prudent reserve and have no donation at this time. I do have flyers for that event with me here today. The date is August 16, 17 & 18. We would love to see you all there & look forward to you being at the event. It's rustic but spiritual. Also have flyers for ORSCNA in Oct. Other upcoming events: Dopeless Hope Fiends Annual Summer Picnic Saturday July 20th, the Dopeless Hope Fiends group of Narcotics Anonymous invites you to their annual summer picnic. The fun begins at 11 AM at Haiwatha Park, 100 Sychar Road, in Mt. Vernon. There will be an open discussion meeting at noon, and a speaker at 6 PM-ish. A potluck dinner will be held at 3 PM. A recovery related auction will be held at 5 PM. The group will provide meat, condiments, plates, and coffee. Pop will be sold. If you can, bring a covered dish and / or an item for the auction! Families welcomed, and encouraged! NO ADDICT TURNED AWAY! Did we mention volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball (bring your own balls,) swimming at the public pool (costs extra,) and a playground? Bucyrus LTD and FEAR Groups Present the Third Triannual Stick and Stay 2013 Saturday July 27th, the Bucyrus LTD and FEAR Groups of Narcotics Anonymous Present Sictk and Stay 2013. The fun begins at noon at Aumiller Park, in Bucyrus, Ohio. Kids can enjoy the huge custom playscape. Young (and old) "kids" can swim in the Olympic-sized swimming pool at a discounted rate. The nature trails (and the river) will be open. The group will provide meat, condiments, plates, and coffee for the 5 PM meal. Pop will be sold by donation. If you can, bring a covered dish! Speaker at 6 PM! Families welcomed, and encouraged! NO ADDICT TURNED AWAY! PSSST! Don't forget your squirt gun for the apocalyptic water fight at 2 PM! Enjoy Frisbee golf, horseshoes, baseball or softball, basketball, and tennis. There's lots to do, and most of it's FREE! FFASCNA 31ST Annual Pigout! Weekend Camp-Out and Hog Roast August 16th, 17th, and 18th Friday August 16th, Gates Open at 5:00pm Saturday August 17th - Meetings all day Hog Roast around 5:30pm


All food (Except Hog) is by donation. Bring a covered Dish! (with something in it!) Main speaker around 7:00pm With a dance to follow Midnight Campfire meeting Sunday August 18th - 10:00am Speaker Meeting Clean up after speaker Thursday R.I.P. Group has their 8th Anniversary Function When: Saturday Sep 28th, 2013 Where: MOSAIC Church (by Churchs Chicken) Doors open at 2:00PM 3 Workshops starting at 2:00PM Main speaker at 5:45PM !! FREE food All Day !! Cleantime Countdown NA Auction (Please bring NA related items for Auction) 50/50 Raffle Kareoke/DJ $2.00 a person $3.00 a couple NATA (!! No Addict Turned Away !!) I do have all the votes recorded and with me. With that thank you for allowing me to serve, in loving service, Christina M

FRASCNA

Hello ORSCNA Family, It is a pleasure to serve the Groups of my Area in this way. Things are going well in our area. With the exception of a few open positions, things seem to be running smoothly. At this time our Activities Subcommittee is gearing up for the upcoming Unity Picnic, which will be held on September 14th starting at 11:00am, for which I brought some flyers to take back to your Areas. It should be a good time for all those in attendance. We are also working on hosting a fundraiser for OCNA 32 the specifics of which are not in place. The Five Rivers Area is at this time working on a policy review as well as an Area Inventory. There are some concerns from myself and others in my area regarding the attempt to acquire a debit card. It seemed like a drastic measure and went completely against policy to try to do this in the manor in which it was attempted. I am shocked and quite saddened that I stood alone in rebutting the attempt, especially after being told that 11 of 15 RCM’s had agreed to it.. Several years ago a substantial amount of money was misappropriated by a Treasurer that had the complete trust of the Region which brought about the two of four signature policy we have in place today. A debit card requires no such protective measure. I won’t dwell on this and we can discuss it further during the RCM meeting if needed. I also should mention that the Policy Chair brought it to my attention after the April Regional meeting that for me to be the 2014 Spring Retreat Chair and also be the RCM for my area is considered “two hatting” which apparently goes against policy. I was under the impression that this only applied to administrative positions because in policy it is worded differently on two different pages. I will follow whatever suggestions this body has regarding my current RCM position because it would be the easier of the two positions to fill.


Sweet Surrender Chuck W. (RCM) FRASCNA

GCASCNA

Hello Family I’m Sam and I’m an addict Things are going very well in the Cincinnati area. We currently have 58 home groups in our area with good participation at our monthly service committee meeting. A number of these meetings are new and they are receiving good support. The Abnormal Weenie Jam is our area’s annual camp out. It will be held at Kincaid Lake Park on August 2nd, 3rd and 4th of this year. If anyone is interested in attending there are still camp sites available. Please see Dave L. for registration information. In addition, plans are underway for our area’s Unity Weekend which will take place in November of 2013. The Cincinnati Area is also looking forward to hosting the O.R.S.C.N.A. regional meeting in January of 2014. If the meeting here at the Wyndham is successful this may very well be the meeting place for the January O.R.S.C.N.A. meeting. Area nominations and elections are complete. I’m happy to report that I have been elected to the RCM position and you people are stuck with me for a minimum of one more year. At this moment the alternate position is still open. In Loving Service…. Sam G.

HAMASCNA

Hi family, addict named Jenny. Welcome to “a little outside of our area” for the July regional meeting. We are very happy to have all of you here. We hope you enjoy yourself while your in the area. We have some donuts, snacks and coffee set up and a list of area restaurants that were placed at each seat to give you some ideas for lunch. If you have any questions, please ask. Hamascna has been doing very well. We currently serve 4 counties, those being Butler, Warren, Franklin and Preble. We have 23 home groups, 26 meetings, and 5 H&I commitments in total. 16 home groups were represented at our last area meeting June 30th. Our current area checking account balance is $1384.28. Our are picnic was held in June and was very well attended. We elected our area trusted servants and I'm happy to report that we currently have only 1 open position which is RCMA. We did add 2 positions to the roster this year, those being Webmaster and Vice Webmaster. Please check our website out at www.hamascna.org. Our Serenity in the Woods (SITW) subcommittee has been very busy planning their last fundraiser, Fun in the Sun, Dance in the Dark. It's being held today and tonight from 12 noon to midnight. There will be a BBQ dinner, speakers, clean time countdown and a dance. I hope you all can join us this evening. There are some maps printed on the table to help get you there. The main event SITW will take place September 13-15, 2013 at Houston Woods State Park. There will be camping, workshops, speakers, campfire meetings and so much

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more. Please mark your calenders for an awesome weekend. If there are no fliers on the table please see the state wide or Hamasna's websites. Public Relations subcommittee is preparing to start getting the NA basic text into our area public libraries. Once the school year begins again there are plans for distribution of the texts to all the school libraries in our area. This committee also answers our help line. One man and one woman each month volunteer to take the calls. We have a $409.89 donation to ORSCNA and a $100 donation for the next OCNA. That is all I have family, thank you again for being here and allowing me to serve in this capacity. In loving Service Jenny M. Hamascna RCM

KORASCNA

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LCASCNA (LANCASTER CO-OP)

LCASCNA Area Report to the OHIO REGION Our Regional Committee Member Team Regional Committee Member (RCM) – Brian F. 740-243-7529 Regional Committee Member - Alternate (RCMA) –Justin B 740-438-8033 About The LCASCNA Area The geographic area served by the Area is Fairfield County. Our area presently has 7 groups, 13 meetings, and 0 H&I panels. At our last Area Service Committee meeting, 6 groups were present. In the past three months, 0 new groups have been started in our Area: In the past three months, 0 groups have folded. Quarterly Donations and Expenses (to be reported each quarter) Monthly expenses for the Area at our last ASC meetings were $875.00. Total donations from groups to the Area were $190.00. We are making a donation in the amount of $135.00 to the Ohio Region this quarter. Annual Donations and Expenses (to be reported at the January RSC)


Total expenses for the (Area name) Area in (year) were ($ . ). The sum total of donations from groups to the Area in (year) was ($ . ). The cumulative total of donations from the (Area name) Area to the Ohio Region in (year) was ($ . ), and the cumulative total of donations to NA World Services (NAWS) was ($ . ). The (Area name) Area distributes app. ($ . ) (in US dollars) worth of NA literature to H&I efforts each year. Literature Distribution We purchase our literature directly from NAWS, we sell our literature at a 15% mark-up. This Mark-up allows us to put literature into institutions, and build an inventory. Once our inventory reached the levels decided by the conscious of the Area we will sell all literature at cost. Other Area Services (to be reported each quarter) There is a number of vice positions open, and a lot of two-hatting going on. We have our ebb and flow of great support and scrambling to get the work done. We had an H&I, PR, and Trusted Servant Workshop on the 22nd of June that I will try to keep my anger about the regional sub-committee chairs not only standing us up, but the method of a single text hours before the event. Fortunately the ES&H we had invited and showed up and the rent and refreshments did not go to waste. One reason this was such a disappointment was the fact that this event had the largest attendance any of our events have ever had. We are a young Area hungry for NA, and begging for support to help us grow. Area Service Structure (to be reported at the January RSC) Our ASC meetings are held the first Sunday of the month, 5:00 PM at the Maple Street United Methodist Church 438 E Wheeling Street, Lancaster. Our standing Committees are H&I, PR, Literature, Activities, and Fundraising/Merchandise. We would like to thank everyone here in the region for their support in finding speakers and support for our camp-out/speaker jam, but I have the sad task of reporting that it has been cancelled due to some recent events with the landlord. And hopefully by the end of this week-end we will have a website to help those seeking us, find us.

MEASCNA

The geographic area served by MEASCNA is Coshocton, Fairfield, Licking, Muskingum and Perry counties. Our area presently has 20 groups, 46 meetings and 2 H and I panels. At our last area meeting, 11 groups were present. In the past three months, 2 groups have been started in our area. In the past three months, 1 group has folded. Monthly expenses for MEASCNA at our last meetings were 4173.00. Total donations from groups to the area were 155.00. We are making a donation 100.00 to the Ohio Region this quarter. We have n financial issues at this time.


We are pleased with out literature distribution. We get our literature from NAWS and Doug is going on the road monthly to events all over the state selling literature. It has been a very long time since we’ve had to say no to any requests for literature for H and I panels, PR, and workshops. We still have a lot of two hatting in the area. H and I needs filled on our sub-committee level and none of the officers have Vice-Chairs filled except treasurer. In Loving Service, Brian F and Justin B.

MOASCNA

The geographic are served by the MOASCNA is the counties of Marion, Delaware, Wyandot, Seneca, Crawford, and Sandusky. Our area presently has 13 groups, 18 meetings, and 6 H and I panels. At our last area service meeting, 5 groups were present. In the past three months, no groups have started and no groups have folded but the Ashley Give it Away group has reduced itself to from 3 meetings to one. Monthly expenses for the MOASCNA area at our last ASC meeting were 201.01. Total donation from groups to the Area was 55.00. We are making a donation in the amount of 101.01 to the Ohio region this quarter. Every group has the ability to submit their literature needs at each monthly ASC meeting to filled by this new committee. Also per policy, 75.00 a quarter is stipulated for the H and I Committee for its needs to supply our 6 Hand I commitments. The area positions filled are RCM - Mark W (419-443-5157) term ends this week, Treasurer - John C. (740-361-7636), Webmaster Kirby M. 419-618-6890, Literature Chair John C. (740-361-7636), H and I Chair John C. (740-361-7636), and H and I vice-Chair Mark W (419-443-5157), Vice Literature Chair Karen G [email protected]. MOASCNA area is currently in its elections process and trusted servant positions will change next weekend at our ASC meeting, including RCM. As stated above MOASCNA area ASC trusted servants will change and even though I will no longer be serving as the area’s RCM, I will still be involved in our area service, as well as guide new trusted servants into a relatively smooth transitions. The area has also been made aware of a group from Findlay, Ohio will be present at our next area service committee next Sunday and will be requesting to join the MOASCNA area. Meanwhile MOASCNA has also formed an ad-hoc committee to get a major event off the ground in Tiffin, Ohio called “Space Jam”. Tentative date for the event is end of August to early September. We will keep you updated on the progress. Finally, it has been an honor to serve the MOASCNA area as its RCM the past 2 years and also it has been great to expierence 27 years of recovery this past June with Charles F. , since the miracle happened for us TOGETHER in Toledo, Ohio those many 24 hours ago!! Yours in Humble Service, Mark W. “A recovering addict”

MVASCNA



Greetings Family, I am addict named John serving as the Regional Committee Member for the MVASCNA . Area nominations were made and at last month’s business meeting, with elections being held this months. There will be new addicts filling key trusted servant positions and I shall endovor to bring an updated list of new trusted servants to the next regional meeting. Our spring fling OCNA fundraiser was well attended, with all who came enjoying themselves. A total of 454.00 was raised. At this time we have a donation of 35.64 to donate to the region. Thank you family for allowing me to be of service, John P.

NWOASCNA

SASCNA

Hello family and thank you for allowing me to be of service. After the last ORSCNA meeting Kara D was removed as RCM and I was voted in from RCMA. SASCNA represents Springfield Ohio Clark county area. We currently have 19 meetings and 11 home groups—our noon meeting is one home group We are currently preparing for our 2nd Convention which is Sept 20-22nd 2013 I’ve brought current schedules and pre-registration forms for the convention. Pre-registration is $25.00 Also I’ve brought t-shirts from our convention committee—they are$ 12.00 each. Donation of $100.00 In loving service Sharon B

UNITY AREA

VERBAL REPORT

BREAK AT 11:30 AM RECONVIENED 11:49AM

Ad-Hoc Committee Reports:

Convention

The committee is up and running well. I went to the OCNA 31. We met and passed out flyers for the kickoff event for OCNA 32. We also had pre t-shirts for sale. We would like to thank OCNA 31, they help us very well.


We also brought back all banners for OCNA and other items needed for this convention in May 2014. We need storage locker for these for these history items, they are getting damaged. The way we transport them for comm. To comm. OCNA 31 mail us a % (20) it was about 1500. What we have in the back is 3,000 and I have about 140.00 in petty cash to copy and make flyer for the event in July and are flyer for the convention in May. We would like to try to get all fundraising event for OCNA 32 so someone from the committee can ahead. Thanks In Loving Service, Alan W.

H and I

Hello Family, It’s a great day to be clean and be of service. The Belmont Correctional institute is now being helped out by the Columbus Area. They have a few people going in now. Will call Mr. Hitchfield later this month, just to check in with him. South Eastern CI is in need of help. We’ll give this to Brian today at the RSC. I have been calling Kelly out of Maysville, KY but we work different shifts. But I will go down there the first Sunday of the month that is the day of H and I for them. I talked to Christina about Marysville, Ohio needing literature and a meeting. An addict out of Grafton, Ohio is asking a man to write to him, men only. Cleveland House Ohio is asking for a meeting and literature. I put a call in to Jackie and Kevin. I am waiting on a call from them now. The greater Cinicninnati Area H and I has not set a date for their H and I learning day yet. I have a letter from an addict out of Circleville, ohio that is asking for literature and a meeting. I will look into this further. H and I Cincinnati, Ohio will start at 1:45pm so I am hoping that someone can let me know about the Learning Day. In Loving Service, Darlene M.

Outreach Dear Family, I would like to report that as the Outreach Chair I am going into some Lancaster meetings as I was asked to. I have visited one of the meetings and I am planning to visit 2 more, Once I do that I will report back to this committee what is going on. In Loving Service ORSCNA Outreach Committee

Phone line Coordinator

Dear ORSCNA Members,


I obtained several items from the previous Phoneline Coordinator. I mailed the Area meeting schedules to Townhall II. I forwarded voice messages to the appropriate Areas. And, I summarized the following Phoneline information that I received from Paul at Townhall II:

Monthly number of calls: Monthly cost: Types of calls:

93 = June, 2013 $210.00 NA meetings and information

105 = May, 2013 Drug detoxification / treatment Services

111 = April, 2013 Verifying the phone number

89 = March, 2013 Nar-anon information

75 = February, 2013 NA literature requests

114 = January, 2013 Seeking a volunteers

88 = December, 2012 Complaints

120 = November, 2012 AA information

145 = October, 2012 Pre-recorded message

108 = September, 2012 Dropped call

108 = August, 2012 Family support information

107 = July, 2012 Prison information

Transportation

Directions

Suicide referral

Paul also mailed me a new contract (a.k.a. Memorandum of Understanding) that is effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Therefore, it that needs to be signed this weekend and returned to him. Please note that our monthly cost will increase to $220.50. Thanks for another opportunity to serve, Gina M. ORSCNA Chairperson

Policy Coordinator

Dear Family, I have updated the ORSCNA Policy in regards to Motion 2013:8 (Retreat Prudent Reserves) and 2013:12 (Removing personal information from nomination forms prior to web posting of minutes). This updated version is ready to send to the Webmaster for web posting. I wanted to have another updated version prepared with the outcome of Motions 2013:14 and 2013:17, but I’ll need some help from those who are experienced with the Word set-up. It should be completed by tomorrow’s start of business. Thank you for allowing me to serve our Region in this capacity.

In Loving Service, Remane A.

Public Relations

Dear ORSCNA Members,


I participated in NAWS 2nd PR Webinar meeting on May 30, 2013. The topics were: 1) Traditions and PR service-importance in understanding 2) How do we educate members on the importance of PR? 3) How do we retain experienced PR trusted servants? We will further discuss the topics in our PR Meeting this afternoon. Thanks for this opportunity to serve, Gina M. ORSCNA Chairperson

Spring Retreat

Good morning family, I am very pleased that the 6th annual Spring Traditions Retreat was a success. I would like to thank all of the committee for their commitment and dedication that made this year’s event successful. We had approximately 200 paid registrations and 30 indigent packages. We ordered $1507 in merchandise, of which 50 shirts were left over and given to the incoming chair (Chuck W.), for fundraising purposes for the following year. Chuck was also given approximately 1.5 boxes of leftover candy, to be donated to the Serenity in the Woods campout in the H.A.M.A.S.C.N.A. area, coming up in mid-September. We ordered $3200 in food from GFS, of which we returned approximately $300 in non-perishables. The gators were $600 and the grills were $100. We spent $200 in miscellaneous necessities IE; 10 directional signs, padlocks, poster frame and printing costs. Thanks to Craig S. who donated his DJ services we had no expense for the DJ. The facility, plus propane charges were $984. However, we have been informed by the park that, there was an error in the gas readings and we should be receiving a refund check, amount unknown at this time, which we will forwarded on to the Region. In total we spent approximately $6300. We have a $1500 balance in the checking account, and I have a check today in the amount of $415.11 to return to the Region. Thank you for entrusting me to serve, John W. (937) 877-9127 [email protected] __________ Hello ORSCNA Family, It is certainly an honor to serve in this way. The early planning stages have begun and the committee is being formed. A few key positions are filled and I feel quite blessed to have last year’s Merchandise Chair, last year’s Treasurer and I believe last year’s Kitchen Chair be willing to stay on for 2014 which truly simplifies things in those areas. I am equally blessed to have Retreat Chairs from prior years step up with a willingness to be Hugger Chair and Fire Chair. I also believe we have a Vice Chair in place. The first thing I did after the Spring Retreat was inventory the plastic bin and other items passed on to me after the event. This should make it easier to account for in the spring and also give the next Chair a good starting point.


Something we are excited about is we are trying to use one of the website domains to develop a Spring Retreat Website with full capability to register online and even order T shirts prior to the event. We believe that the ability to register online through PayPal will increase pre-registration and help greatly with merchandise quantity and sizes. I have the leftover T shirt we are selling as pre-event merchandise for $10.00 each if anyone is interested I have sizes XL, 2XL and 3XL. If anyone has an interest in serving on the committee or on one of the subcommittees, please get with me during the break today. Chuck W. Spring Retreat Chair 2014 Q and A: Discussion about gator rental vs. purchase of our own gators. Concerns were storage, maintenance, and can we even have them at the park. It was concluded that the park would not allow us to have our own.

12 Step Retreat Report

Dear Family, I want to first apologize for missing April’s meeting, and admit that over the past month or so, life on life’s terms has been showing up, and has resulted in great distraction for me. This means that I am still playing catch-up with regards to some issues on our committee. The greatest of these is identifying a Merchandise Chair. As I think I reported previously, the current 12-Step Retreat committee feels strongly that we honor two concepts: the spirit of rotation and unity through diversity. As a result, we have made the commitment to continue searching for a new person to fulfill this position – even if we have to do the work ourselves until a person can be elected and trained (with the help of previous Merchandise chairs). That being said, I have gotten the contact information for the t-shirt company we’ve used in the past, along with another company I intend to contact this afternoon. I hope to have more information for you tomorrow. The Merchandise chair from last year still has in his possession, unsold merchandise that his is still selling at various events. I probably was neglectful in not retrieving this unsold merchandise sooner, to be turned into the region. At this point I let Doug know that I would ask this body what it wants to do with the unsold merchandise. Meantime, he has collected a total of $250 in sales and I have a list of what was left over originally and I also have an updated list of what he has left as of yesterday. (see attached). We are also still in need of a Secretary and a Children’s Activity chair. All other positions have been filled. Our bank balance (as of June 15) is $1,600. I will be talking with our Treasurer this afternoon in order to get a more current balance if possible. We need people to pre-register so please get the word out! We missed getting copies of the registration flyer here today, but I will be getting copies for you to take back at tomorrow’s meeting. Also at tomorrow’s meeting, I hope to have more information regarding DJ bids for the weekend, Areas interested in selling merchandise on Saturday of the retreat, and the Logo contest. Our committee has 2 recommendations for additions to the draft Retreat Guidelines:

1. Add Children’s Activites Chair 2. Add Nurse/Medical Staff

Our next meeting is scheduled for July 20 @2pm at Mt. Vernon’s Dopeless Hope Fiends Annual Summer Picnic at 2pm. Thank you for allowing me to serve the fellowship in this manner. In Loving Service, Lynette CD. 2013 12-Step Retreat Chair

Webmaster


Hello ORSCNA family, This will be my last report as my term has come to an end. The Basic Text reminds us, "We cannot afford to let our members contribute more than their fair share. We have found that the price paid by our groups is disunity and controversy. We will not put our freedom on the line." Tradition Seven, Basic Text. Although I will not be serving as your Webmaster I am the RCM Alt. for my area and soon to be RCM, so I will still be spending plenty of time with you guys. I have agreed to stay in the shadows to help the Vice Webmaster if the occasion arises. That being said the website is doing well, all emails, fliers, and schedules are up to date as of 7/12/2013. Thanks to everyone who has sent schedule updates. You will notice on the home page of our website the SiteLock Security Certificate. This is to let others know that are site is secure and safe to visit. I plan on meeting with the Vice Webmaster this afternoon to finalize the passing of the torch. I really do not have a lot to report this month. I wish you all well on your journey. Any questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected] ILS, Steve F., ORSCNA Webmaster

OCNA AC OCNA AC Report to ORSCNA July 13, 2013 The Ohio Convention was held in Hudson, Ohio at the end of May. I attended all three days and it seemed to go very smoothly. The Treasurer reported revenue generated by the event was $7831.14. Those funds were dispersed according to the standard breakdown. $3132.46 was sent to each Region and the OCNA 32 Convention Committee received $1566.22. When the final checks cleared and their balance was zero the bank account was closed. I have also received the complete Treasurer’s Log of all transactions from beginning to end. Upon review I found no surprises or anything unusual. After repeated attempts I have not found anyone who is currently serving on the OCNA AC in the Buckeye Region. I do not know if an independent audit of the Convention will be conducted there. At this point in time we are the ones taking the lead with policy revisions that require audits in addition to what has been known as “self-reporting”. All in all, as far as OCNA 31 goes, I’d say we’re good. Over in Dayton the OCNA 32 Convention Committee is up and running. I have attended most of their meetings so far which are streamlined and productive. The committee has made significant progress since forming five months ago. Alan has a good handle on things and I have no concerns to report at this time. So, we’re fine there too. How time flies. I did not realize at our last Regional meeting that my three year term serving on the OCNA AC has ended. Over the last year or so, no qualified person has come forward to participate and I have been unable to recruit anyone either. I am willing to continue this work for at least another year or two, if I am nominated and elected according to policy. Whether to do that and how is up to you. There is something else to add only because it may relevant to continuing service. As some of you know, my health has deteriorated over the last seven months due to prolonged and unpleasant treatments for a serious illness. Thanks to the support and encouragement of people here and at home, it was possible to see it through while continuing to work and keep my other commitments. Now that it is over (only five days to go) I have as they say “taken the cure”. Soon my strength will return and I am expected to make a full and complete recovery. So, if I don’t fall down and bust my head open I should live to be a grouchy old man. I want to thank everyone for helping me during this very difficult time. You know I love to say it…“this not getting loaded thing is really working out for me”. Let me know if you want me to stay on or not. As always, thanks for allowing me to serve and for helping me stay clean. In Service, Joe M.

Old Business: Nominations



Date: 07/14/2013 Nominator: Lenore P. Nominator 2nd: Mark W.

Nomination for (position): OCNA AC

Nominee Name: Joe M. Phone: 937-451-1346

Area: MVASCNA Clean Date: 08/05/2005

Current NA Service Position(s): OCNA AC (ohio region); Area Treasurer

Previous NA Service Positions (list only terms completed, give approximate start and end date for each term):

Group Level: GSR Spirit of Recovery 2006

Area Level: Vice Chair 2007; Chair 2008; Outreach 2012

Regional Level: RCM MVACSCNA 2009; Ohio Convention Chair 2010; OCNA AC 2010-2013

World Level: None

Service Positions Resigned (explain): None

Have You Stolen or Lost NA Funds? (explain): No

How Have You Made Amends?: N/A

Do you have an NA sponsor and are you currently working NA steps?: Yes

Are you able and do you intend to attend all Ohio Region Service Committee meetings during your term in this position?

Yes

Vote: 10 For 0 Against 0 Abstain (Glad your staying in Service)

Old Business

Accountability Retreat Guidelines: Ad-Hoc (Motion 2012-02)

Hello ORSCNA Family! Hello ORSCNA Family! If you recall, it was agreed at our last quarterly meeting (April, 2013 in Lancaster, OH) that we continue the review & comment process on draft Committee Guidelines for the Region’s 12 Step (Fall) Retreat & 12 Traditions (Spring) Retreat. These guidelines were developed by gathering various guidelines & trusted servant position descriptions from previous Retreat Committees and incorporating that information into a comprehensive set of guidelines similar to those recently developed for the Ohio Convention. An original draft version of this document was then sent out to the current Chairs of each Retreat Committee (John W. & Lynette C.D.) as well as other current & former regional trusted servants for review & input. Following that initial review & input, the draft guidelines were made available last quarter to RCM’s and Regional trusted servants; and, at the direction of this body, were posted on the Region’s website for further review & input. Since we last met, the following changes have been made:


- the “Term of Service” for all trusted servant positions has been changed to 15 months to be consistent with ORSCNA Policy;

- a description of the process & responsibilities to secure a contract with Tar Hollow State Park for the next year’s retreat has been added to the responsibilities of the Chairperson & Vice Chairperson;

- the responsibility to “Remain at Tar Hollow State Park following the Retreat until final approval of clean-up” has been added to both the Secretary & Treasurer position descriptions;

- the responsibilities to “Work closely with both the Merchandise & Registration Chairs to assure that adequate cash & change is available at “start-up” of the Retreat and throughout the weekend” and to “Maintain a general sense of the Retreat Committee’s financial standing and communicate this information to the Chairperson periodically throughout the weekend and at the close of the Retreat” have been added to the Treasurer position description;

- the responsibility to “Solicit a minimum of two bids from vendors for the provision of gators to be available throughout the Retreat to assist those checking in & out of cabins and to transport addicts with special needs” has been added to the Hugger Chairperson position description;

- the responsibility to “Develop a list of all Retreat Committee apparel items to be produced” and details about what that list should include has been added to the Merchandise Chairperson position description;

- a description of the items that should be included in a registration packet has been added to the responsibilities of the Registration Chairperson;

- the responsibility to “Coordinate the provision of resources to meet additional needs” has been added to the Registration Chairperson position description; and

- the following items have been added to the “Additional Needs Responsibilities” section: o “Communicate with the Hugger (Welcoming) Chairperson any information regarding those with special

needs to assure these members are greeted as they arrive and assisted through the registration process as needed.”

o “Communicate with the Kitchen Chairperson any information regarding those with special needs so they may make appropriate accommodations (e.g. special diets, etc.) as needed.”

o “Communicate with the Programming Chair any information regarding those with special needs so they may make appropriate accommodations (e.g. front row seats, access through aisles, etc.) as needed.”

o “Communicate with the on-site Nurse(s) any information regarding those with special needs so they may provide adequate medical attention and accommodations as needed.”

The guidelines being distributed today represent the collective experience, strength & hope of several NA members, including past & present retreat committee members, throughout the Ohio Region. As we agreed at our last meeting, they are presented to you today for final review and a motion to approve them will be made in new business tomorrow. Again,… Thank you for the opportunity to serve our Ohio Region. Thanks for the opportunity to serve.

In Loving Service,… David L., Ad-Hoc Committee Chair John W., 12 Traditions Retreat Chair Lynnette C.D., 12 Step Retreat Chair

Old Business: Motions

Motion #: _2013_:_11__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: Request reimbursement for copying expenses. 49.20 for Draft Retreat Guidelines and 5.33 for RD report. Intent: provide resources necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities.


Maker: Dave L RD Seconded By: Sherry E. Secretary MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ____YES _xxx_NO Vote: ___13_____For ____0____Against ___0_____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _XXX__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_12__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: Amend policy 4.2.4 with the following: Members last names, addresses and telephone numbers should be removed from nomination forms before minutes are posted on the website. Intent: To protect members anonymity. Maker: Darlene M. ORSCNA H and I Chair Seconded By: Willie S. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ____YES __xx__NO Vote: __13______For ____0____Against ___0_____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _XXX__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_13__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: Webmaster is requesting additional funds to employ Site Lock company to monitor the NA Ohio Website for viruses and malware in the amount of 150.00 for 3 years. Intent: Safe guard our integrity and protect the website against malware attacks. Maker: Steve F (Web Master) Seconded By: Antoine S. (Vice-Web servant) MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ____YES __xxx__NO Vote: ____13____For ___0_____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _XXX__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Break: 11:35am Reconvene: 11:50am Motion #: _2013_:_14__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: Purpose to add a new Section 5 (which will renumber all subsequent sections) to policy that will specify who, when which events are to be audited. This new section would also include the procedures for a standardized audit that is to be used on all ORSCNA events. Intent: To have a standardized audit procedure for all ORSCNA evens eliminating the current audit policy Maker: Brian F MEASCNA Seconded By: Lenore P (Vice-Chair) Pro: Keep us responsible and accountable Con: There is a lot of other options to consider to raise the money MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - _xxx___YES ____NO Vote: ___8_____For ____0____Against ____3____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Back to area’s: Please note the changed section below. Not all of the section is not new policy, some is current policy that has been reorganized. Deletions, restructuring, additions are noted.

Section 5: ORSCNA Sponsored Events

5.1 (E) The Ohio Regional 12-Step Retreat will be held annually at the Tar Hollow State Park the

second weekend of October until such time that it is no longer practical. As in all regionally sponsored events, the proceeds go to the Region.

5.2 (E) The Ohio Regional Spring Retreat will be held annually at the Tar Hollow State Park the

second weekend of May until such time that it is no longer practical. As in all regionally sponsored events, the proceeds go to the Region.


5.3 (E) The Ohio Convention of NA is hosted by the Ohio Region every two years.

Responsibility for the Convention is determined by the rotation process that follows. BLASCNA, HAMASCNA, FFASCNA, GCASCNA, LCASCNA, URASCNA, NWOASCNA, MEASCNA, MVASCNA, COASCNA, DASCNA, SASCNA, KORASCNA, AREA 13, MOASCNA, FRASCNA. Each area can pass their hosting opportunity. An area needs to submit their decision to accept or pass 2 years before the event in January. If an area would need to piggyback with another area that is hosting, they would not lose their place in the rotation schedule.

5.4 (E) Special Events, All Regional sponsored events shall be the responsibility of the Regional Service Committee.

5.5 (E) All ORSCNA sponsored events must follow auditing procedures as described below.

5.5.1 (E) An auditing team consisting of seven members as listed below will perform an annual audit within 60 days

after close of the event or if any irregularities are found between annual audits or if a new treasurer is elected midterm.

ORSCNA Treasurer

ORSCNA Vice-Treasurer

ORSCNA Chairperson

Outgoing Event Chairperson

Incoming Event Chairperson

Outgoing Event Treasurer

Incoming Event Treasurer 5.5.2 (E) Audit Team shall complete the following tasks in order to determine the financial status of the ORSCNA

sponsored event. 5.5.2.1 (E) Validate the check register balance since the last audit by making sure all debits

and credits add up accordingly and are logged correctly.

5.5.2.2 (E) Reconcile all bank statements (along with all cancelled checks and deposit records) against the check

register. Balance the check register against each monthly bank statement to verify the account balance. 5.5.2.3 (E) Verify that all receipts written from the receipt book total what monies came in

and that those monies equal the amounts deposited to the checking account. 5.5.2.4 (E) Verify that all disbursements of funds are accounted for and were appropriate expenditures and are

accounted for with valid receipts & financial forms.

Motion #: _2013_:_15__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: to draft/ create a policy/ guidelines for the web committee Intent: to provide guidelines and manageability for the website Maker: Antoine S. (Vice-Web Servant) Seconded By: Charles F. (RDA) MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ____YES ____NO Vote: ________For ________Against ________Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried __ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ WITHDRAWN Motion #: _2013_:_16__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: To update the performance and appearance of the existing website. Update to a Beta Version. Intent: to secure the existing website Maker: Antoine S. (Vice- Web Master) Seconded By: Charles F (RDA) MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ____YES ___xxx_NO Vote: ___14_____For ___0_____Against __0______Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _XXX__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Break: 12:36pm Reconvene: 12:46pm


Motion #: _2013_:_17__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: To add Lancaster Co-Op (LCASCNA) to the rotation schedule for hosting RSC meetings after GCASCNA, then add Unity Area (URASCNA) to the rotation schedule for hosting RSC meetings after LCASCNA and before Area 13. Intent: To allow full participation of NA Membership Maker: Dave L (RDA) Seconded By: Sam G (RCM GCASNCA) Pro: Spirit of Rotation Con: Adjustment of Rotation MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - __xxx__YES ____NO Vote: ___13_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_18__ Date Submitted: 04/14/2013 Motion: Seed Monies for OCNA 32 1,000.00 advance to be returned January 2014 Intent: To open a bank account and administrative costs Maker: Alan W. Seconded By: Joe M. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ____YES __xxx__NO Vote: ____13____For ___0_____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _XXX__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ ADJOURNE 2:10 PM April 14th, 2013 The meeting was called to order by Lenore P. at 10:12 am The 12 traditions read by Dave L. The 12 Concepts were read by Gina M. Just for Today Daily meditation read by Gary B.

Roll Call

Administrative Committee Subcommittee Chairs RCM / RCMA

Chairperson P Convention A Area 13 A

Vice-chairperson P H&I Chairperson P BLASCNA A

Regional Delegate P Phone line Coordinator O COASCNA P

RD Alternate P Policy Coordinator P DASCNA P

Treasurer O Public Relations P FFASCNA P

Vice-treasurer O 12-Step Retreat P FRASCNA A

Secretary P Spring Retreat A GCASCNA P

Vice-secretary O Webmaster P HAMASCNA P

Vice-webmaster P

KORASCNA A

LCASCNA P

OCNA AC P

MEASCNA A

MVASCNA P


Outreach A MOASCNA A

NWOASCNA A

SASCNA P

UASCNA A

RD/RCM ‘s Report

RCM/RD July MTG Willie L, Area evolvement, how to attract members and keep business moving forward. Derek Kentucky , Service Learning Days, signs slips for addicts that attend. Gary Dayton,Some members represent more than 1 mtg, redun info when GSRs do not attend or report. Christina, FF Area, 7th Trad slow to the ASC MaryClair, members with clean time causing dissension , Panel Mems do not show for mtgs, same addicts doing all the work. John, two areas in conflict on hosting ASC . Wally ,Area13 work with what we have. Sponsors guide Sponcees Rotate ASC to different locations Seth Rcm,alt. dope friended into some positions, will not last. Mark W, make an Agenda and follow it Dave, area Circus...make service more Attractive.Positive input Proper training to new members from people with experience . Brian RDA, group biz is open to all, less controlling on number of ASC mtgs attended. Too many meetings, Go back to traveling together to meetings for recovery. Dave, some groups have used ballots for their ASC to save time , the same as an Agenda. Some things that we all agreed that could help in member retention is mentoring, and making service attractive when describing the ASC. I asked the RCM's to visit the MZFNA .org/Downloads for information on the proposed Mid States Symposium, and give Brian and I direction on our involvement, if we want to participate and if we would like to make a $100.donation or not. ILS Charles F.

H and I Report


Hello Family, As of Saturday we had 7 people at the meeting. I am sorry to ay the attached sheet has been misplaced. So this is the best I can do. Nothing big happened As with my area We are in need of support. We suggest more flyers be put out in the areas. Gene will be going to Williamsburg, ky to share for H and I Learning day. David is the outgoing chair and Lance is the new H and I Chair. Women on one side men on the other, but we are looking for more women to come in. They have a young adult center and it is going well. In loving Service, Darlene M.

Outreach Committee Report

I’d like thank you for allowing me to serve. I apologize for missing last meeting due to family business. We went to Marysville for a poster drive, it was a great event. Thanks to the Marysville area. The last 3 months due to family issues I was not able to attend any meetings. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. ILS, Rodney CD

Public Relations

Dear ORSCNA Members, Report were given about PR in the HAMASNA, DASCNA and GCASCNA. We also discussed the 3 topics from NAWS 2nd PR Webinar meeting. Over the next quarter, we plan to participate in conference calls. We refer to it as our “think tank” for sharing ideas and bridging the gap between the newest PR members and more experiences PR members. Thanks for another opportunity to serve, Gina M. ORSCNA Chair

Spring Retreat

ABSENT

12 Step Retreat

I’m happy to share that we’ve had addict volunteer to work with us this year as Merchandise chair. We’ve also gotten contact information for another t-shirt company that might save us money. As I reported yesterday, our committee is meeting next weekend, and will be addressing not only this issue but the process for DJ bids, areas interested in selling merchandise on Saturday of the retreat, and the logo contest. I am so grateful that this is a ‘we’ program and that I have the opportunity to learn and grow in this process.


ILS, Lynette CD. 12-Step Retreat Chair

OCNA AC

OCNA AC was ill and let early.

New Business: Nominations

Date: 07/14/2013 Nominator: Lynnette CD Nominator 2nd: Gina M.

Nomination for (position):Fall (12 Step) Retreat Chairperson 2014

Nominee Name: Rodney CD. Phone: 614-804-0840

Area: COASCNA Clean Date: 07/25/2003

Current NA Service Position(s): GSR for New Alive (2 years)

RCM FRANSCNA (11 Mths)

Vice-Chair Spring Retreat

Previous NA Service Positions (list only terms completed, give approximate start and end date for each term):

Group Level: Treasurer and GSR for Show up and Grow up Home group 2005-2008; Co-Secretary I cant We

Cab Group 2007-2010

Area Level: 07/2012-06/2013 Area Vice-Chair; h and I chair 07/2008-06/2009; COASCNA Convention

Fundraising Chair 05/2005-01/2007; COASCNA Vice Chair/ Chair Welcoming 09/2003-01/2005

Regional Level: 01/2012-01/2013 Outreach Chair; 07/2010-04/2012; H and I Chair; 07/2010-10/2010 ORSCNA 12

Step Kitchen Co-Chair; 10/2009-06/2010 H and I Vice Chair

World Level: None

Service Positions Resigned (explain): None

Have You Stolen or Lost NA Funds? (explain):

How Have You Made Amends?: N/A

Do you have an NA sponsor and are you currently working NA steps?: (No Answer)

Are you able and do you intend to attend all Ohio Region Service Committee meetings during your term in this position? (No

Answer)

New Business: Motions

Motion #: _2013_:_19__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013


Motion: To receive reimbursement for the Host Gator Web Hosting Services on www.naohio.org during month of May 2013 in amount of 44.91 19.96 April 2013 and 24.95 for May 2013 Intent: To ensure that website services aren’t intempted because of payment delays. Maker: Gina M Seconded By: Darlene M. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: ___9_____For ____0____Against ____1____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_20__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: To be reimbursed for hotel room stay on Saturday night. Including taxes the amount is 121.81. Intent: To ensure that I was able to be here, for both meetings, since I don’t drive. Maker: Darlene M. Seconded By: Gina M. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: ___10_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_21__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: Receive reimbursement for cancelled rooms not used in the amount of 121.81 Intent: To ease burden financially for room costs. Maker: Lenore P. Seconded By: Mark W. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: ___10_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_22__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: To be reimbursed for hotel room stay for ½ Saturday night. The amount is 28.27. Intent: Reimburse COASCNA for ½ of the hotel room shared by the Regional Policy Chair. Maker: Remane A. Seconded By: Lenore P. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: ___10_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_23__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: Request reimbursement for coping expenses. Intent: Provide resources to fulfill responsibilities. Maker: Dave L. Seconded By: Mark W. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: ___10_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_24__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: To adopt the attached ORSCNA 12 Step and 12 Tradions Retreat Committee Guidelines. Intent: To offer quidance to the trusted servants elected by ORSCNA for it’s two annual retreats. Maker: Dave L (Ad-Hoc) Seconded By: Mark W. (Vice-Chair) MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - _xxx__YES ____NO

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Motion #: _2013_:_25__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: To request 16.55 for printing the RSC Minutes Intent: To fulfill secretary duties Maker: Sherry E. (Secretary) Seconded By: Dave L. Outreach MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES __xxx__NO Vote: ___9_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_26__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: Request reimbursement for 2nd ½ of room rate in the amount of 60.90. RCM-A did not show. Intent: To be self-Supporting. Maker: Christina M Seconded By: Charles F. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: __9_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_27__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: To be reimbursement for expenses to carry out my duties at the Metro Detroit MZF 06/23/2013 in the amount of 35.06 for food and fuel. Intent: To be self-Supporting. Maker: Charles F. Seconded By: Dave L. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: __7_____For ____0____Against ____0____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_28__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: Add URASCNA and LCASCNA to the end of the of the OCNA hosting rotation after FRASCNA. Intent: To include our two new areas’s in the hosting opportunities. Maker: Remane A. Seconded By: Mark W. Pros: Doesn’t change rotation Cons: Long time to wait to host RSC Meeting MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - _xxx__YES ____NO Motion #: _2013_:_29__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: This body will allow Christina M. to assume responsibility of Phoneline Chair until this body elects a new phoneline chair. Intent: Single Point of accountability. Maker: David L. Seconded By: Sherry E. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO Vote: __7_____For ____0____Against ____2____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___ Motion #: _2013_:_30__ Date Submitted: 07/14/2013 Motion: This body will allow Lenore P. to assume responsibility of Treasurer until this body elects a new treasurer. Intent: Single Point of accountability. Maker: David L. Seconded By: Sherry E. MOTION IS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO GROUPS TO BE VOTED ON - ___YES _xx___NO


Vote: __9_____For ____0____Against ____1____Abstentions Disposition of Motion: Carried _xxx__ Defeated ___ Tabled ___

July 2013

Treasurers Check List - 7/13/2013

Auditor

Beginning Balance at start of Saturday Session: -- $3,579.48

RSC Vice-Chair/Chair/RD will compare bank statement to Treasurer's report, and ensure that all deposit amounts are correct. --

RSC Vice-Chair/Chair/RD will ensure all check payees are as reported by Treasurer. --

Expenses: --

(#2399) Townhall II 630.00

(#2400) MCI 200.00

Total Expenses: $830.00 $2,749.48

Area/Group Donations: --

GCASCNA 510.00

FRASCNA 200.00

Free Today Group (BLASCNA) 30.00

Winner's Group (GCASCNA) 100.00

GCASCNA 421.99

OCNA 31 3,132.46

NWOASCNA 117.53

Free Today Group (BLASCNA) 24.00

Treasure’s Checklist


MOASCNA 111.01

LCASCNA 135.00

COASCNA 1,400.00

SASCNA 100.00

ATSCNA 100.00

DASCNA 100.00

MVASCNA 35.64

HAMASCNA 409.89

Spring Retreat 415.11

Total Area Donations: $7,342.63 $10,092.11

Other Donations: --

CoreComm 19.95

Total Other Donations: $19.95 $10,112.06

15% of balance for NAWS donation: (check #2402) $1,513.82 --

Balance at the end of Day 1: -- $8,598.24

Summary: --

Beginning Balance 3,579.48

(-) Bank Charges 0.00

(-) Expenses 830.00

(-) NAWS Donation 1,513.82

Total 1,235.66

(+) Area/Group Donations 7,342.63

(+) Other Donations 19.95

TOTAL 8,598.24 MATCH

Beginning Balance Day 2: -- $8,598.24


Additional Donations: --

none

Total Additional Donations: $0.00 $8,598.24

All Checks will be stamped "For Deposit Only" and endorsed. All donators and donation amounts will be put on deposit slip. All donation amounts will be entered onto the outside of the security bag. The Vice-Chair/Chair/RD will verify that the proper amounts are entered and will then enclose them in and seal the security bag for the bank. --

Requests for funds: --

(#2401) Wingate By Wyndham 121.81

(#2403) Alan Waider 121.81

(#2404) Jenny Mills 250.00

(#2405) Gina Miller 44.91

(#2406) Darlene Mosley 121.81

(#2407) Lenore Pavey 121.81

(#2408) COASCNA 28.27

(#2409) Dave Lewis 51.44

(#2410) Sherry Erb 16.55

(#2411) Lynette Cashaw-Davis 69.59

(#2412) Charles Foulkes 121.81

(#2413) Christina McGroder 60.90

(#2414) Sharon Brodbeck 60.90

(#2415) Antoine Scott 60.90

(#2416) Charles Foulkes 35.06


(#2418) MZF 100.00

(#2419) Christina McGroder 60.91

(#2420) Host Gator 74.85

Total Requests for funds: $1,523.33 $7,074.91

RSC Vice-Chair/Chair/RD will verify checks written during business. --

Summary: --

Beginning balance 8,598.24

(+) Additional Donations 0.00

Total 8,598.24

(-) Requests for funds 1,523.33

TOTAL 7,074.91 MATCH

Additional donation to NAWS: (#2417) $3,000.00 --

Ending Balance Day 2: $4,074.91

Signatures

Mark Roberts

Adjournment: 2:00 pm

Documents

Ohio Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous ... Minutes - July 2013.pdfOhio Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous Quarterly Meeting Minutes July 13, 2013 –