Space Coast Intergroup, Overeaters Anonymous

Space Coast Inter group

January 10th 2008 meeting

Minutes

 

 

Meeting was called to order at 11:00am by Dori.

Opened with the Serenity prayer.

The first step was read.

The first tradition was read.

The first concept was read.

Changes in meeting contact Melbourne Wednesday 1:00pm to Susan.

Changes to the minutes as follows:

Where it states World Service should be Region 8.

Change expenses for reps to $1,353.24.

Change 35% to 30% to Region 8 for $853.00.

Minutes were accepted with corrections.

Treasures report including 2009 budget was presented.

Meeting contributions $363.19.

YTD $3299.44

Serenity by the sea income total was not completely deposited into the account to keep the account active $1,000.00 was deposited in the Space Coast inter group account income shows but balance remaining is actually $1,334.26. This will be shown on the January report correct.

There are two separate accounts one for retreats and one for Inter Group.

Expenses were $1,331.10, $108.96 extra was given to WSO.

Balance of $4,204.31.

Budget reviewed for 2009.

Projections were rounded down due to lower meeting donations.

Actual funds in the combined accounts are $4,204.31 with a projected income of $3,873.72 from 2009 meeting donations and upcoming events total: $8,078.03.

Projected expenses for 2009 are $6,676.00.

A separate entry was made in the 2009 budget for copies and stamps for the PI/PO to incorporate meeting list and the mailing of the meeting list.

The PI/PO budget projection was kept at $400.00 due to the separate entries for copies and stamps.

Post office box was listed as $56.00 but the bill came in at $58.00 this will be changed on the budget.

It was noted that the Monday 7:30pm Vero Beach meeting had no donations for the year.

A call will be made to the meeting rep to check on the meeting attendance.

The Seventh tradition bag was passed.

A motion was presented to accept the 2009 budget with corrections.

The motion was second.

2009 budget was accepted with corrections.

PI/PO report given by Diane

Meeting lists were available and E-Mailed to all meeting reps.

Contact information for corrections will be updated to show Diane.

An order for more PI/PO literature will be made.

Radio stations will be contacted to broadcast public information segments for OA. Both written and audio material will be given to the stations.

Most of the people attending the meetings for the first time are getting their information from the Internet.

The parish Hospital has allowed us to post our meetings there.

12^th Step within chair position is still open.

State convention report given by Susan.

The hotel was booking all available space and asked if we could re-schedule the convention but it was concluded that it was too late.

The State convention chair asked if all Inter Groups would donate a basket for the raffle.

The theme for the basket was entertained as a “All in or Left Over” basket with assorted literature and other odds and ends.

Gail took the position for putting together ours.

The boutique will be on the 7^th floor of the hotel.

Susan requested a co-chair for the next convention meeting.

A motion was presented to pay Susan’s registration for the convention.

It was second

Motion was passed.

Hot line Gail reported no calls. She checks it daily.

Bylaws Committee- Ray reported the motion to change the standing rules will be delivered at the WSO conference.

Web site committee Ray, Still looking for help.

Willing to train anyone who will volunteer.

Unfinished business: Volunteer to fill the second position as region 8 rep. Rob R was nominated for the position.

He accepted the nomination.

A question was raised about needing two separate rooms.

It would be addressed at the time of the assemblies if a roommate were not available to share the expenses.

A vote was taken

Rob R was elected as the second Region 8 Rep.

New business: Inter Group meeting to be held at Vero Beach or Sebastian.

Will be tabled until next month.

Next Inter Group meeting will be on Feb 14^th 2009 11:00am at: Holy Name Of Jesus 3735 N. A1A IHB.

Meeting closed at 11:55am with the serenity prayer.  

 

Space Coast Intergroup

October 10th 2008 meeting

Minutes

 

 

Meeting was called to order at 11:00am.

Opened with the Serenity prayer.

The tenth step was read.

The tenth tradition was read.

The tenth concept was read.

No changes in the meeting reps.

The Cocoa Library meeting at 12:00pm meeting was closed.

A question was raised about the meeting reps, Are the contact persons and the reps the same? It was clarified as to be different.

Minutes were accepted as corrected.

The treasure report was read.

Previous balance of $2,482.91

Total expenses were $161.20

Total income was $239.32

Total balance of $2,561.03

Treasures report was accepted.

Jane gave the Meeting list report and asked if anyone would be willing to take over the meeting list while she is away for two months. Diane H. accepted the position.

 

Diane H. gave the PI/PO report.

 

Meeting lists were updated and she made copies with a nice front for distribution to all the public libraries.

She also put together a professional packet with a cover letter and other information to be mailed or dropped off at any Dr. office or hospital location after getting their permission.

It was brought up that more 12th step work needs to be done to keep people in the meetings.

It was suggested to be placed on a future agenda.

 

Bylaws report by Ray:

 

A motion was presented to the inter group to be forwarded to world service to change the standing rules Section 3. This was voted on and passed to be reviewed at the next WSBC meeting.

 

Ray asked to be recommended by the Space Coast Inter Group to be nominated for General Service Trustee. He will be presenting the Inter group with his Resume.

 

Region 8 Report given by Vivian.

Workshop list was passed around for people to volunteer for workshop leaders.

The literature that was voted on to purchase for the convention came to a total of $451.68. It was voted on to round it up to the next dollar amount to gain $27.32 from the sale of the literature since this a fundraiser.

The left over books will be sold to the meetings.

Maresa is putting together the skit for the convention.

Rob R. volunteered to be entertainment chair for the convention.

A new taping company was found for the convention since Lee’s Tapes was not available.

Space Coast Inter Group is offering a scholarship.

Ray asked for a volunteer for the Web Sight since there needs to be a second person to have access to the sight for updates.

It was brought up that another Region 8 rep needs to be nominated. Rob R. was nominated and declined for this year.

 

Vivian was presented with a medallion from Dori for her dedicated service to OA for all these many years.

No announcements were made for the good of OA.

The meeting was closed with the serenity prayer.

 

In Loving service

Newly appointed Secretary

Rob R.

Merritt Island

SPACE COAST INTERGROUP

Intergroup minutes

September 13, 2008

Meeting opened by Ruth at 11 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Read: Step 2, Tradition 2, and 2^nd Concept of Service

Present: Ruth, Vivian, Diane, Maureen, Bonnie, Zoe, Rob, Ray, Margie, Marsia, Terry, Joan, Tom, Jane

Secretary Report: Position open. Thank you Rob for minutes from August meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Vivian presented report showing August 2008 income of $208 and expenses of $577; leaving a Bank Balance of $2,479.91. Treasurer’s report accepted as submitted.

Meeting List: No copies this month since there were no changes. Copies will be available at October IG meeting.

12th Step Within Committee: Position open

Public Information: Diane continues to contact newspapers to inform the public of our meeting locations. PLEASE ENSURE Diane has information for any local newspaper in your area. Florida Today will be contacted regarding how they have stated our organization. Suggestion made that anyone can contact their local church to see if our information can be put on their bulletin board or in the Sunday bulletin.

Florida State Convention: Nothing new. Flyers will be available in November. Jane will have copies at the service desk at SOAR 8 convention.

Hot Line: Gail not present. Susan’s number has been changed PLUS she is moving to Orlando . Therefore her name should be removed from the hot line recording message.

Bylaws Committee: Ray will prepare motion for WSBC regarding number of board members needed to be present to conduct business.

Web Site: Ray is looking for someone to work with him on the web site.

IF YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER is on the meeting list prepared by Jane, then it will be posted on the WEB meeting listing. Marsia will contact each name concurrently listed to inform them of this policy.

Serenity by the Sea/SOAR 8 Region convention: Vivian reports that everything is on schedule. There will be plenty to do in October. Joan will be overseeing the boutique.

PLEASE BRING BOUTIQUE ITEMS to IG in October. Terry will be taking to store and then deliver to hotel. Vivian will order literature. REMIND YOU OA GROUP that we would like each group to provide a raffle item.

FOLKS – lets get those registrations in and make hotel reservations. We must book 38 rooms each night.

Pass the word – there is an OA cruise leaving Cape Carnival on Sunday of convention,

November 9 thru the 13^th. Contact Jane for details.

No unfinished business.

New Business: Since we are unable to fill the secretary position. A motion was made by Vivian, 2^nd Diane to purchase a tape recorder. Passed. Rob has information on product that he will past on to Dorrie. Not sure who has the actual task to purchase.

November IG meeting. The 2^nd Saturday falls the weekend of SOAR 8 convention. Ray made a motion to hold the November IG meeting the first Saturday, Marisa 2^nd. Passed.

Meeting adjourned at noon.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be at 11:00 AM on October 11, 2008, at Holy Name of Jesus (courtyard room 4)

Minutes by Jane R.

 

Meeting opened at 11:00AM by Dorrie with the Serenity Prayer.Step 7, Tradition 7 and Concept of Service 7 were read.Attendees: Dorrie,Chair; Ruth, Vice Chair; Vivian, Treasurer; Ray, Diane, Maureen, Bonnie,Jane, Susan, Gail, Patty and Margie.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes of June 14,2008 were accepted as submitted with the correction ofSOAR 8 speakers should be Karen in place of Judith.Ray made a motion to accept the corrected minutes,Diane seconded and all were in favor.

Treasurer’s Report: Vivian submitted the report for June 2008 showing Monthly income of $218.67 and Monthly Expenses of $288.81 leaving a Bank Balance of $3,515.04. Ruth made a motion to accept the Treasurers report, Margie seconded and all voted in favor.

Meeting List: Per Jane, no new meetings lists because there were no changes this month.

12th Step Within Committee: No report. Chair is open.

PI: Diane emailed information to 50 organizations about our meetings, website and 800 telephone number. She had a hard time getting the names of the local newspapers in Brevard County. She has ordered the card “Is Food A Problem For You” to be placed in grocery stores, Wal Mart, etc.

FL State Convention: The next planning meeting will be at the Region 8 Assembly & Convention in West Palm Beach July 19th. Neither Jane or Susan will be able to attend. Per Susan, the hotel and menu are secured for February 20 – 22, 2009 in Cocoa Beach.

Hot Line: Cair is open. Dorrie made a motion to change the Hotline message to mention that there are several ways to get mmeting information: Website, Contact people for the different regions of Space Coast and by leaving a message to be returned. Ruth seconded and the motion was passed. The actual wording was tabled until we can check with Marcia who set up the hot line originally. Gail volunteered to Chair the Hot Line.

By Laws Committee: No report per Ray.

Web Site Committee: Ray said he is willing to train a replacement.

SOAR 8 Convention: Vivian said that the Region 8 Board would decide on the topic for Friday’s opening speeches. At the next Intergroup in August, Vivian asked Intergroup members and all interested parties to bring lunch and stay after Intergroup for a brain storming meeting to determine topics for the workshops. Bring suggestions back from our meetings.

By Law Amendment: Ray moved that to have elections in a timely manner for IRS Tax Status Notification and Certificate of Eligibility of Region Reps in January, we hold our Board Nominations in November and Elections in December. Diane seconded and the vote was unanimous to change the By Laws.

March Region 8 Convention: Patty gave her report and said the March To Mississippi was a great success which raised almost $4,00.00. They talked about adopting meetings – stronger meetings supporting weaker meetings. Talked about speakers list on web site, email sponsorship, and nominations for Region 8 Board will be in July.

Announcements; Ray stated he is running for World Service General Service Trustee.

Adjourn: Meeting was adjourned at 12:07PM.

Next Meeting: August 9, 2008 at Holy Name of Jesus, Indian Harbor at 11:00AM.

 

Meeting opened at 11:10AM by Stacie with the Serenity Prayer.

Step 6, Tradition 6 and Concept of Service 6 were read.

Attendees:   Stacie, Chair, Vivian, Treasurer
Ruth, Marisa, Rob, Dorrie, Ray, Maureen, Diane and Margie

Secretary’s Report:   Minutes of May 10,2008 were accepted as submitted with the
correction of Monthly Expenses to be $317.66.

Treasurer’s Report:   Vivian submitted the report for May 2008 showing Monthly
Income of $344.00 and Monthly Expenses of $$942.10 leaving a
Bank Balance of $3,585.18. The major expenses for the month was
the reimbursement for World Service Business Conference. Ray made
a motion to accept as submitted, Ruth seconded, and all were in favor.

Meeting List:      Jane sent copies of the new meeting list.

12th  Step Within Committee:      No report. Chair is open.

PI:               Diane brought in copies of the June 3rd column of Dear Abby from
Florida Today newspaper. Stacie said the newspaper had contacted
her to confirm our OA meetings for their yearly list.

FL State Convention:      Marissa stated that she is dropping out and Susan S will
be the Chair and Jane will be the Co-Chair.

Hot Line:      Dorrie to contact Patty K

By Laws Committee:      Ray gave no report. See WSBC

Web Site:    Ray wants to hand off Web Master and he is willing to train someone.

SOAR 8 Region Convention Nov 7-9:  Vivian said that she had speakers for the
Banquet, Lunch and Closing Ceremony: Janice, Gerri and Judith.
Region needs a board meeting to choose topics for the Convention.
Reps will bring back agenda from Region 8 Palm Beach Assembly,
and next month our Intergroup will brainstorm topics.

World Service Business Conference:  Ray presented his report of the Bylaws
Committee.  He has a 9 page report of the Business Assembly on our
web site for all who are interested and it can be found as WSBC 2008
A third report will be coming out regarding the workshop to strengthen
OA meetings and Strategic Planning.

Elections:    Ray moved that we accept the Slate of Nominees as presented and
Diane accepted. All the nominees were unanimously elected. They are:
Chair: Dorrie; Vice Chair: Ruth; Secretary: Stacie;
Region Reps: Margie and Ruth with Vivian as alternate.

Ray asked the Vice Chair and Region Reps if they would be willing to
serve their term until December 2009 if the new By Law Amendment
is passed in July. All agreed.

New Business:   Ray stated that he would be unavailable for the next 6 months due
to business commitments. He did say he would be available by cell
phone(Stacie’s) for our Intergroup meetings.

Adjourn:       At 11:50AM Dorrie made a motion which Vivian seconded to adjourn.
All were in favor.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be July 12, 2008 at Holy Name of Jesus, Indian Harbor

 

Meeting opened at 11:00AM by Stacie with the Serenity Prayer.Step 5, Tradition 5 and Concept of Service 5 were read.

Attendees: Stacie, Chair; Vivian, Treasurer
Ruth J, Margie, Jane, Dorrie, Diane and Maureen

Secretary’s Report: Minutes of April 12, 2008 were accepted with the change in the
Amendment to the By Laws to be voted on at the June meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Vivian submitted the report for April 2008 showing Monthly
Income of $1,348.42 and Monthly Expenses of $1,192.59 leaving a
Bank Balance of $4,283.28. Vivian noted that these do not include
the expenses of the last Region Conference and the World Service
Businees conference.

Meeting List: Jane brought copies of the new meeting lists showing the Wed
Cocoa meeting closed until October.

12TH Step Within Committee: Position open

PI: Diane is checking all the newspapers in Brevard County to make sure
our OA meetings are listed.

FL State Convention: Jane reported that the Convention netted our Intergroup
$955. Next meeting will be in West Palm Beach in July with the Region
8 Convention. Jane and Marissa have the hotel for 2009 and are
working on food menu choices.

Hot Line: Position Open

ByLaws Committee: No report because Ray is at WS Business Conference.
Web Site: “

SOAR 8 Region Convention: Flyers will be in the July Lifeline. Vivian brought some
Registration flyers for the Convention November 7-9, 2008. Vivian stated
she needs a Program Chairperson for the convention.

Vivian also mentioned that she had received mail from World Service
asking each OA group to take a Group Inventory on how they keep
members coming back and what they do to make their meetings strong

Nominations for June Election:
Chair: Dorrie was nominated by Vivian, seconded by Ruth
Secretary: Stacie was nominated by Vivian, seconded by Ruth
To complete Terms for:
Vice Chair: Ruth was nominated by Vivian, seconded by Stacie
Region Reps: Ruth was nominated by Vivian, seconded by Margie
Margie was nominated by Vivian, seconded by Ruth
Vivian said she would act as Region Rep Alternate

Tabled for next month’s agenda is a request for a scholarship to go to FL State Conv
meeting in West Palm Beach in July.

Close: Diane made a motion to close the meeting, Vivian seconded.
Meeting closed at Noon.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be June 14,2008 at Holy Name of Jesus, Indian Harbor

 

SPACE COAST INTERGROUP

Intergroup minutes

April 12, 2008

Meeting opened by Stacie at 11:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Read: Step 4, Tradition 4, and 4th Concept of Service

Present: Stacie- Chair; Vivian- Treasurer, Diane- PI/Sat Pt St John.

FSC- Jane/Marisa, Ray- Bylaws/Web,

Dorrie: Mon Titusville ; Marisa, Thurs Palm Bay ;

Charlene: Fri Indialantic. Rob: Thurs Cocoa ,

Kay & Ben: Tues Sebastian

Secretary Report: Position open. Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as submitted. Jane volunteered to take the minutes for today’s meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Vivian presented report for March 2008 with an income of $428 and expenses of $227; leaving a Bank Balance of $3,052 plus $300.00 in the Retreat

Treasurer’s report accepted as submitted. 7th Tradition passed.

Meeting List: Jane had 150 copies of meeting list dated April 2008 available for distribution. One new meeting in Port St . John (meeting place will be changed –deleting reference to Titusville) . Master copy was circulated for any corrections. The contact for Sunday ( Rockledge ) changed to Ray; Monday (Titusville) changed to Dorrie.

[SIDE COMMENT--I will only make 120 copies of meeting list for May - there were many copies left on the table]

12th Step Within Committee: OPEN POSITION

Public Information: Diane reported she will be retiring this Friday and will be able to devote more time to PI.

Florida State Convention: This year’s convention was a great success. Our IG received 1 & 1/2 share of profit. Check given to Vivian for $955. Marsia reported that the boutique had an intake of $800. Jane and Marisa are already working on next years.

THEME: Together we can Sparkle and Shine in 2009. PLACE: Hilton (Cocoa Beach) again. DATES: February, 20-22, 2009.

Hot Line: Patty — not present

Bylaws Committee: Ray presented a motion as discussed the previously IG meeting to change the time frame for nominations/elections as follows:

“Article IV: Section 2 Nominations to the Intergroup Board

A. Nominations to the Board shall be made from the floor at the

November intergroup meeting and can be presented until the actual

time of elections in December (See Article IV A). ,,,”

Currently our Bylaws state May and June respectfully. Voting will take place this July as the new Board is elected. Implementing this change will increase term of Chair and Secretary until next voting in December 2010. This will also take care of the State non-profit reporting situation as discussed last meeting.

Web Site: Ray stated that Roland is not able to attend IG meetings due to health condition. Jane requested use of Space Coast’s web site for posting of information regarding FSC-probably not till January & February of 2009.

Serenity by the Sea/SOAR 8 Region convention: Vivian reported that everything is moving alone. Need entertainment chair.

HERE ARE DATES: November 7-9. 2008 – Cocoa Beach Holiday Inn.

It was noted that members of Region 8 will attend the Thursday night, Cocoa meeting

November 6^th.

World Service Business Conference: Ray will be attending in May.

Region 8 Business Assembly: (March 7-9, 2008) Patty — not present.

No report. Stacie will contact Patty regarding report and attending IG meetings

Unfinished Business: Nominations next month for new term: Chair and Secretary, Region Rep(s) (term till December 2010). Open position: Vice Chair (term till 2009). See Bylaws for qualifications.

New Business: none

Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be at 11:00AM on May 10, 2008, at Holy Name of Jesus (Parrish Hall Bldg).

Minutes by Jane Reutter

 

OPENING: Vivian opened the meeting at 11:00 AM with the Serenity Prayer
followed by the reading of Step 3 and Tradition 3.

ATTENDEES: Vivian, Treasurer; Jane, Meeting List; Ray, ByLaws; and the
following meeting reps: Margie, Rob, Patti S, Ruth, Marissa,
Dorrie and Susan P

MINUTES: Accepted as presented

TREASURER’S REPORT: Vivian presented the report for February 2008 showing
Income of $416.50 and expenses of $267.12 leaving a Checkbook
Balance of $3,151,.61. Report was accepted.
Marissa will help Vivian send the Treasurer’s Report to Ray to post on
the Web Site.

NON-PROFIT STATUS REPORT: Vivian mentioned that this report is due by
May 1 and we need to list the officers for Space Coast Intergroup.
Our Elections are in June and if we want to correct the report to
reflect the newly elected officers in June, it will cost $61.00 more.
A motion was made, seconded and accepted to list Stacie and
Vivian as Board Members and not update in June.

MEETING LIST: Jane printed new meeting lists to reflect the closing of the Tuesday
Melbourne Meeting and the Topic Change for Friday, Indialantic.

12TH STEP WITHIN: No report.

FL STATE CONVENTION: Jane said that the contract with the hotel for 2009 and
2010 has been signed. There is a planning meeting scheduled for
April 7. Positions for the 2/20/09 to 2/22/2009 Convention have already
been given out to other Intergroups. The Boutique made $800.67.
The only negative comments about the Convention had to do with the
Saturday Banquet Dinner and the quantity of food. There was no
enough fit and adequate protein. Jane will discuss this matter with the
hotel.

HOT LINE: No report.

BYLAWS: Ray will draft an amendment to the ByLaws to change elections to the
winter months to have a yearly slate of officers beginning in January.

WEB SITE: No report. Ray will contact Roland to see if he is still interested. If not,
someone else has expressed an interest in doing it.

SOAR 8 CONVENTION: Vivian said she is ahead of the schedule in the hosting
manual. She has to come up with 3 or 4 suggestions for the Opening
Night Ceremony. Suggestions were: (1) Coping with the Outside World,
(2) Service, (3) Traditions and (4) Meditation. “There is no them; there
is only us.”
Jane paid $30 to have 500 flyers made for the Convention. Ruth is going
to use hot air balloons for table centerpieces. Patty K is doing raffles.
Jane is in charge of Registration. Ruth and Vivian are treasurers.
Marissa is transportation coordinator. Phyllis in Central Florida will help
find OAers in Orlando to provide travel. Ray is Hospitality Chair.
Still needed: Entertainment Chair, Literature Committee Chair,
Boutique Chair and Program Committee Chair.

WORLD SERVICE BUSINESS CONFERENCE: Ray sent in the Questionnaire for
topics to be placed on the agenda in May.

CLOSURE: Meeting closed at 12:00pm with the Serenity Prayer.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be April 12,2008 at 11 AM at Holy Name of Jesus
Church in Indian Harbor Beach.

SPACE COAST INTERGROUP

 

Intergroup minutes

 

February 9, 2008

 

Meeting opened by Stacie at 11:05 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Read:                 Step 2, Tradition 2, and 2^nd Concept of Service

Present:             Stacie- Chair; Vivian- Treasurer;  Diane-  PI/Sat Pt St John;

   Susan-FSC         

Meeting Reps:    Dorrie:  Mon Titusville ; Cindy, Tues  Melbourne; Margie, Tues Sebastian;

                           Marisa, Thurs   Palm Bay ; Jane, Wed Cocoa

Secretary Report:  Position open. Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as submitted. Jane volunteered to take the minutes for today’s meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:   Vivian presented  report showing January 2008 income of $368 and  expenses of $381; leaving a Bank Balance of $2,702 plus $400.00 in the Retreat Account.  Vivian clarified several items listed in the expense column.  Treasurer’s report accepted as submitted.
                         

Meeting List:  Jane had 160 copies of meeting list dated Feb 2008 available for distribution.  2 meetings were closed and removed from the list.  The Tuesday night Palm Bay meeting location was changed to:  1380 S Babcock St , Melbourne .  Master copy was circulated for any corrections. The contact for Friday night Indialantic is now Charlene.

12th Step Within Committee:     Dorrie resigned.

Public Information:  Diane reported that copies of our IG’s meeting list will be available at FSC (at the Service Desk) .  Diane will provide information regarding the Fl St Convention put into the local newspaper.  Diane may not be able to construct the PI display units.  These would be ‘for sale’.  However, it is noted that if we provide these for sale, all money collected at FSC will be placed in the FSC treasury – not Space Coast direct.
 

Florida State Convention:  Susan reported that all is on target for the hotel.  We are reaching the 200 number for registration.  Jane reported that 11 or more raffle baskets are being donated by Space Coast Intergroups various meetings.  Also, $300 cash raffle tickets are available — do not have to be present to win– see Jane for tickets.  For anyone attending on Saturday only–meetings/workshops start at 8 am throughout the day.  The registration fee is $30 at the door.  No meals can be purchased at the convention-must be pre-ordered and pre-paid.  All are welcome to attend to hear the Speaker at 8 pm and the entertainment that will follow. 

Marisa reported that items can still be donated for the boutique–wearable items, conference approved literature, etc.  Charlotte  is currently storing items for boutique.   Marisa needs service workers Wed (2/13) at Charlotte’s and Thur (2/14) at Jane’s to sort sizes for the clothes already donated.  Both dates will be at 1:30 pm  Also, service is needed to pickup items from these 2 homes and transport them to the hotel early Friday (2/22) am.

   

Hot Line:  Patty not present

 

Bylaws Committee:   OPEN

 

Web Site:   Roland:  not present

 

Serenity by the Sea/SOAR 8 Region convention:  Vivian stated that Susan is making the flyer-final information decided today–flyer needs to be approved by Janice, Vice Chair of  Region before printing.  Marisa volunteered to be the transportation coordinator.  A boutique chair/committee is needed.  Suggestion was made that one meeting take on this committee.  Regina to take this back to the Saturday meeting.

 

World Service Business Conference:  Ray not present.  Stacie stated that our IG needs to reply to the questionnaire proposed motions for WSBC by March 6. The proposals can be seen on the web site — OAspacecoast.org.  It is up to each meeting as to their participation and reporting back to Ray ASAP.

 

Region 8 Business Assembly:  (March 7-9, 2008)  Patty not present. 

Susan stated that she had a break in abstinence.  She discussed with her sponsor, chair of FSC, and region chair and bringing the issue to IG.  She is currently abstinent.  Her airline tickets and registration have already been paid.  After much discussion, the majority voted that she should continue as planned to attend. 

Vivian reported that she sent a check to Region Step 12 Within committee for $528.50 for the March Mission to Mississippi .

 

New Business:  Vivian has received the paperwork to submit to the State regarding our non-profit status.  The form requests stating election of the officers.  These will be changing at the July meeting in addition to not having a current secretary of record.  This creates a problem with opening or changing of any bank accounts.  Vivian will research updating the report during the year vs. only at reporting time which is due May 1st.  Problem tabled till next month.

 

Issue: committee chairs/meeting representatives.  

It was noted that numerous committee chairs and meeting reps have not been attending IG on a consistent bases   Our SpaceCoast By Laws suggest that if two connective meetings are missed; the person may be requested to resign.  People, IG needs you.  IF YOU ARE A COMMITTEE CHAIR AND/OR A MEETING REPRESENTATIVE – PLEASE DO SERVICE AND ATTEND YOUR INTERGROUP MEETINGS – or send a replacement.

 

Meeting adjourned at noon.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be at 11:00AM on March 8, 2008, at Holy Name of Jesus (Parrish Hall Bldg).

Meeting opened at 11:00AM with the Serenity Prayer.Read Step 1, Tradition 1, and Concept of Service 1

Present: Vivian, Treasurer; Patty, Hot Line; Diane, PI
Meeting Reps: Charlene,Sat IHB; Dorrie, Mon Titusville; Patti S, Wed Vero;
Rob R, Thurs Cocoa; Margie, Tues Sebastian

Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: Vivian presented her report showing December 2007 Income of
$218.61 and December Expenses of $291.47 leaving a Bank
Balance of $2,714.65 plus $400.00 in the Retreat Account.
Vivian presented the 2008 Budget. She stated that $500 Seed
money for Soar 8 would be used to buy literature.

Motion: Diane made a motion to accept the proposed budget, Patty
seconded. Motion passed.

Motion: Patty made a motion that Intergroup pay Diane to make 10 OA
Displays (standup) with cards. Rob seconded. Motion passed.

12th Step Within Committee: Dorrie is helping 3 people who are sick or struggling
and have asked for calls: (1) Susan P 321-298-8938,
(2) Alice 321-727-7487 and (3) Sue 321-733-4431

PI: Diane said that 4 people showed for the Angel Card Meeting 1/01/08.

Motion: Patty made a motion for Intergroup to pay Marisa’s $20 registration fee to
Fl State Convention. Diane seconded. Motion passed.

Meeting closed at 11:40AM.

Next Intergroup Meeting will be at 11:00AM on February 9 at Holy Name of Jesus.