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Eastern NY Region - Minutes of Fill in Date REGIONAL PURPOSE The purpose of a Regional Service Committee is defined as a body made up of Members
from member areas (Simply Spiritual, Metro, Western Queens, Queens, Suffolk &
Nassau areas). The region was formed simply to pool and develop local service resources
that can be used both by groups & area’s in better fulfilling their primary responsibilities
and purpose.
Meeting was held at the Church of The Resurrection at 85-09 118 St., Kew Gardens, NY.
at 12:15pm. Meeting was opened with a moment of silence followed by the serenity
prayer. Minutes were read. The next ENYRSC meeting will be held on May 19, 2018 at
12:00 Noon.
Position Name Attendance Email
Regional Chair / BOD Anthony B Present [email protected]
Regional Vice
Chair/BOD Acting
Jeff M. Present [email protected]
Literature Chair / BOD Keith C. Present [email protected]
Treasurer Laura K. Present [email protected]
Secretary Acting Brenda B Present [email protected]
Regional Delegate Wilvena G. Present [email protected]
Regional Delegate
Alt./Acting
Tommy G. Present [email protected]
Regional H&I Chair Brenda B. Present [email protected]
Helpline Chair
Helpline Vice Chair Lisa T Present [email protected]
Insurance Liaison
Meeting List Coordinator Wallace J. Present [email protected]
Policy Chair
Metro RCM Joe A. Absent [email protected]
Nassau RCM Kristina A. Absent [email protected]
Nassau RCM (Alt.) Donna M. Present [email protected]
W. Queens RCM Omar Present [email protected]
Queens RCM Karen M. Absent [email protected]
Simply Spiritual- RCM Lisa T Present [email protected]
Suffolk RCM Greg V. Present [email protected]
Suffolk RCM Alt. Jim I Absent [email protected]
ENYR PR Chair (Acting) Sonya Present [email protected]
ENYR Speaker Exchange
Chair (Acting)
Randal Present [email protected]
Open Positions
Speaker Exchange Chair
Public Relations Chair
Finance Committee Chair
Events & Activities Chair
Literature Review Chair
ENYR Vice Chairperson
Policy Chair
Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
SEVERAL ENYRSC POSITIONS ARE OPEN.
The E.N.Y.R.S.C meets the third (3rd) Saturday of each month at 12:00pm at the Church of
The Resurrection located at 85-09 118 St. Kew Gardens, NY. For all Regional
documents, minutes and information please visit: http://nanewyork.org /enyr-minutes/
Password: namember.
AREA AND REGIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Note: if an individual group places a direct literature order, they will be charged a 15%
mark up.
Region has a calendar of events on its website. Groups/Areas should review the calendar
when planning events to consider other scheduled event dates etc. to avoid/minimize
duplication of dates/events.
OPEN POSITIONS AT THE ENYR. THE ENYR NEEDS THE AREAS TO STEP
UP AND SERVE AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL.
QUORUM
Quorum was met, 4 RCM’s were present. Voting, motions or other business that needs
quorum can be conducted. Bills were also paid, and reports presented and discussion was
done.
The March ENYR Minutes were questioned by Nassau Area RCM, about the month to vote
for RD Alternate and for Recording Secretary. Both nominations were accepted at the
February ENYR Business Meeting with the votes due back in 90 days which would be
May’s ENYR Business Meeting.
The March ENYR Business Meeting Minutes reflect, the votes for RD Alt and Secretary due
back in June. This is incorrect. The votes are due back at the May ENYR Business Meeting.
That correction will be made to the March ENYR Minutes.
The March ENYR Business Meeting Minutes with the corrections were accepted.
Chair Person’s Report: The Chair asked for a count for the total number of meetings in each Area. The count is for the insurance cost per group in each Area. The cost is going to vary for each Area. When the Insurance Company gives the ENYR the cost for the May 2018 / May 2019 insurance coverage, then the will Areas of the ENYR will receive the cost per Areas Group cost.
Old Business
THERE ARE OPEN POSITIONS AT THE ENYR. THE ENYR NEEDS THE AREAS TO STEP
UP AND TO FILL THESE OPEN COMMITMENTS. SEE LIST OF OPEN COMMITMENTS ON
PAGE 2.
The vote for ENYR R D Alternate is due back at the May 19th ENYR Business Meeting.
The vote for ENYR Vice Chairperson is due back at the June 16th ENYR Business
Meeting.
New Business:
Brenda B. addressed the Regional Body, due to her work schedule Brenda is unable to
continue as Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary is an OPEN POSITION.
Sonya B. addressed the Regional Body about not attending the ENYR Business Meetings
after being nominated for Regional Public Relations Chairperson at the September 2017
Regional Business.
Sonya was unable to attend the Regional Business Meetings due to family obligations.
Sonya B. nominated again for Regional Public Relations Chairperson. See Resume.
Sonya was contacted about doing a Public Relations presentation in May.
A motion was made by Nassau RCM, and 2nd by Regional Treasurer, To appoint Sonya B.
Acting ENYR Public Relations Chairperson. Nomination for P R Chairperson is Closed.
Vote is due back at the July Business Meeting.
Donna M nominated herself for ENYR Convention Chairperson. After further
discussion. Donna withdrew her nomination for Convention Chairperson.
Donna M. nominated herself for ENYR Events & Activities Chairperson. Donna M. stated
her qualifications for E & A Chairperson. After further discussion, Donna was appointed
Acting Regional E & A Chairperson was due to lack of events held by the ENYR.
Nomination for Regional E & A Chairperson is Closed. Donna’s name was added to the
motion for acting P R Chairperson. Vote due back at the July Business Meeting. See
Resume.
Randolph from Queens Area nominated himself for ENYR Speaker Exchange
Chairperson. Randolph stated his qualifications. Randolph was appointed Acting
Regional Speaker Exchange Chairperson. Randolph’s name was added to the motion for
acting P R Chairperson. Nomination for Regional Speaker Exchange Chairperson is
Closed. Vote due back at the July Business Meeting. See Resume.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST NAWS IS RAISING THE COST OF THE BASIC TEXT 5%
AND THE COST OF ALL OTHER LITERATURE AND MERCHANDISE 6%.
ANY AREA OR E&A FUND RAISER/EVENT SHOULD BE POSTED ON THE
AREA AND REGIONAL WEBSITES.
FUND RAISING/EVENT CHAIRPERSONS MUST ALLOW A MINIMUM OF
ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FUNDRAISER/EVENT DATE TO SUBMIT THE
INSURANCE APPLICATION TO OBTAIN INSURANCE FOR THE
FUNDRAISER /EVENT.
IF A GROUP IS HOLDING A GROUP FUNCTION/EVENT OUTSIDE OF THE
GROUP’S REGULAR MEETING DATE, TIME AND/OR LOCATION, THAT
GROUP MUST OBTAIN INSURANCE FOR THIS GROUP FUNTION/EVENT.
THIS GROUP MUST ALLOW A MINIMUM OF ONE MONTH TO SUBMIT THE
INSURANCE APPLICATION TO OBTAIN INSURANCE FOR THE GROUP
FUNCTION/EVENT.
ADMIN BODY AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
See available reports on the Region’s web site (see above) Admin. Reports: Treasury: Laura K.
Regional Delegate: Wilvena G.
Policy Chair:
Literature Chair: Keith C.
Secretary: Brenda B. Verbal report
Helpline: - Lisa (Vice Chair)
Website Servant: Wallace J.
H&I: Brenda B.
Insurance Liaison:
RCM/Alt. Area Reports:
Metro: None
Simply Spiritual: Lisa
Western Queens: Omar
Queens: None
Nassau: Donna
Suffolk: Greg
CLOSING TREASURER’S REPORT
OPEN BALANCE: $31,114.46
CREDITS: $5,854.55
EXPENSES: $5,839.11
CLOSE BALANCE: $31,129.90
Meeting Closed @ 4:30 PM
RCM Report May 2018
I attended the ENYR meeting on April 21st, 2018 at Church of the Resurrection in
Kew Gardens Queens. The next regional meeting will be held on May 19th
, 2018.
Members Present:
Anthony – Chair
Wilvena – RD
Donna – Nassau RCMA
Greg – Suffolk RCM
Omar – Western Queens RCM
Brenda – H&I Chair/Acting Secretary
Keith – Literature Chair
Sonya – Guest
Lisa – Simply Spiritual RCM
Jeff – Guest/Vice Chair Nominee
Laura – Treasurer
Wallace – Website/Meeting List
Randolf – Guest/Speaker Exchange Nominee
Chair Report – See attached
Insurance Quote for May 2018-May 2019 $7,643.46. Gets divided by number of
groups in each area.
RD and RDA nominations can come in June. Position runs from September 2018
to September 2020.
Upcoming business/voting –
Tommy G. – RDA, vote in May
Jeff – ENYR Vice Chair, vote in June.
Nassau Area Motion – (donate funds above prudent reserve to NAWS) vote in
June.
Treasurer Report – See attached
March 31st balance $31,114.46
Literature Report – See attached
Total purchase from NAWS $5,175.43
Total sales to areas - $4,536.35
Sonya was nominated for ENYR PI Chair. Vote in July. Motion made to appoint
her acting due to being reached out to, to have a table at an event in Queens which
has no active PI committee. Motion passed, she is acting until vote. She apologized
sincerely for not following through on previous nomination, stating she had a death
in the family and other family issues to deal with at the time. States she has a
willingness to serve in the position for the remainder of the term.
Brenda withdrew from Secretary nomination.
Randolf presented idea of starting Regional Speaker Exchange Committee and was
nominated. Position has been vacant for a long time. Motion to appoint acting
passed. Vote in July.
Donna (Nassau RCMA) was nominated for ENYR E&A Chair. Motion to appoint
acting passed. Vote in July.
Suffolk Area motions were accepted and go back to areas/groups for 90 days, vote
in July.
RD Report – See attached
FIPT Inspection Update:
On April 17th, the RD from SFR reported on the WSC Discussion Board that a law
suit to compel the WB to grant a full inspection will be initiated. The RD stated
that due to this lawsuit people are anticipating that there may not be much
discussion about the FIPT at the WSC.
As per the time sensitive motion from last month, I directed the RD to vote NO in
any changes to the FIPT if a motion of that nature should arise at the WSC. All
other area RCM’s were unanimously in agreement. No time sensitive motion at
region was necessary.
The results of the area CAR tally sheets are listed below.
Some highlights include:
Motion 7 – SP outlining groups rights to reprint NA literature covered under the
FIPT – Yes/Passed
Motions 10&11 – Remove Bulletin #29 and Persons Receiving MAT – No/Failed
Motion 17 – Change WSC participants from RD’s to ZD’s – No/failed
Motion 18 – Zonal Forum with two or more zonally seated regions not seated at
WSC may send one ZD to the WSC – Yes/Passed
Motion 23 – Move to 3 year conference cycle – No/Failed
Motion 24 – World Board will have one collective vote – Yes/Passed
Suffolk Area CAR Tally Sheet Results
Quorum was 41 – Great turnout!
Motion # - Result
1. Yes
2. No
3. No
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Yes
9. Yes
10. No
11. No
12. Yes
13. Yes
14. Yes
15. No
16. Yes
17. No
18. Yes
19. Yes
20. Yes
21. Yes
22. Yes
23. No
24. Yes
25. Yes
WSC Motion Results
Passed:
Motion 1 – Social Media IP
Motion 5 – Service Prayer
Motion 9 – DRT/MAT IP
Motion 12 – PR Week
Motion 13 – Special Days
Motion 16 – Role of Zones project
Motion 18 – Zonal Delegates to represent unseated regions.
19,20,21 – Housekeeping motions related to 18
Failed:
Motion 2 – Remove IP 27
Motions 4&6(ENYR) – Spanish MP3 and new keytags
Motion 7 – FIPT Service Pamphlet
Motion 8 – Amend Group Booklet
Motions 10&11 – remove Bulletin 29 and Persons Receiving MAT
Motion 15 – 3 day zonal meeting
Motions 22 – Discontinue discussion board
Motion 23 – 3 year WSC cycle
Motion 24 – one vote for WB
Motion 3 – Step Study Booklet was committed to the board
Motion 14 – Fellowship IDT’s was withdrawn
Motion 17 – ZD’s replace RD’s at WSC was withdrawn
