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.
