February 2006 Intergroup Minutes

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WSO 2006 catalog; OA Region 6 Flyer and WSO Intergroup List.  </div> <bR> <div> <U>Archivist Report</U> given by Sue who reported that she just received historical items from the Wed morning group that recently disbanded.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Roll Call/Introductions/Newcomer Welcome</U></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS</U></B><B>:</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>Soft Literature Report</U> given by Terry who made a list of all soft lit items she has on hand.  She also handed out order forms she created to make it easier for people to place orders.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Hard Literature Report</U> - Ellen reported that she has $1,380.99 in the hard lit account.  She also plans on purchasing a new case to hold all the hard lit materials and return the current suitcase to its owner, Sue.</div> <bR> <div> <U>HIPM Report</U> - Gabrielle reported that there is an event at Westfield State College on Wednesday, March 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. called “Celebrating Women.”  She also said that the Every Woman's Center wants us to update our contact info with their facility.  In addition, Gabrielle followed up with Dr. Allison Cook from the Carson Center for Families and Children in Westfield who was interested in getting some information on OA.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Newsletter/Meeting List Report</U> - Jeff reported that there were several changes to the meeting list.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Young People's Report</U> - no Chair for this committee, no report given.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Public Information Report</U> - Sarah not present.  Maureen reported that she tried to get the OA Public Service Announcement on the air with no luck.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Region 6 Assembly Report</U> - The meeting dates are April 8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> and September 16<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th </FONT>in Albany, NY.</div> <bR> <div> <U>World Service Report</U> - Mary and Rhea will be attending the WSBC.  Jeff and Rayna are unable to attend since they do not meet the WSBC requirements.  We still need one alternate.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Marathon Report</U> given by Linda who said that she will not be returning as Chair this year.  She also said that Christ Lutheran Church now charges a flat fee of $650 to use their facility; we need to look for a new location to hold the event.</div> <bR> <div> <U>12 Step Within</U> - Sue reported that she has ordered 12 Step Within pamphlets.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Fundraising Report</U> given by Rhea who reported that the shipping on the outstanding t-shirt order is free, so any shirts sold from this point on are all profit.  Rhea will also be attending the upcoming Anniversary Meeting to sell t-shirts.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Website Report</U> - Dan not present, no report given.  Website is <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.oawmass.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oawmass.org"><U>www.oawmass.org</U></A></FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <U>PI Blitz/Ad-Hoc Committee Report</U> - Gabrielle reported that this project may be on hold for a while in Elizabeth's absence.</div> <bR> <div> <U>New Meeting Site Report</U> - Elaine reported that the Holyoke Soldier's Home is behind on their renovation project, so we don't have to worry about a new meeting site just yet.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>OLD BUSINESS</U></B><B>:</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>New Friday Meeting in Southwick</U> - Lyn reported that the newly formed Friday meeting in Southwick for those who have 100+ lbs to lose is off to a great start.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Communications Committee</U> - Elaine wanted to know if this newly formed committee has met yet, but they have not.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>NEW BUSINESS</U></B><B>:</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>WBSC</U> - Rhea read the proposed motions to go before WSBC so that WMI could determine whether or not we would endorse these motions.  All motions were endorsed.  For further details, please visit the OA website at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.oa.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oa.org"><U>www.oa.org</U></A></FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> The group also discussed whether to send another WSBC rep or choose at least an alternate rep.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>A motion was made to nominate Sue as an alternate rep; The motion passed.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <U>Marathon Chair and Meeting Site</U> - Please spread the word that we need a new Marathon Chair as well as a new meeting site.  Some possibilities for meeting sites included St. Joan of Arc in Chicopee and St. David's in Feeding Hills.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Intergroup List</U> - Frank reported that WMI was <U>not</U> listed on the national list.  He will follow up and report back on this next month.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Financial Audit</U> - WMI needs to have an annual audit conducted regarding our financials.  Elaine will call Andrea from Southwick to see if she will do the audit again this year.  Joann also volunteered to do the audit if needed.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>GROUP CONCERNS</U></B></div> <div> Please take Wed Anniversary Meeting flyer.</div> <div> Daily 12 noon Northampton meeting (varied format) doesn't always hold a meeting due to low attendance or no one at all showing up.</div> <div> Lyn suggested that we create a typed attendance list that is readable; Linda agreed to do this.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>GOOD OF THE ORDER</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>NEXT MEETING</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Monday, March 13<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CLOSING</U></B></div> <div> The meeting closed at 7:55 p.m. with the Serenity Prayer.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Respectfully submitted by,</div> <div> Linda T.</div> <div> Recording Secretary</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>