Space Coast Intergroup, Overeaters Anonymous

October 26, 2008

October, 2008 Intergroup Minutes

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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

September Intergroup Minutes

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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 2nd 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 13th. Contact Jane for details.

No unfinished business.

New Business: Since we are unable to fill the secretary position. A motion was made by Vivian, 2nd 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 2nd Saturday falls the weekend of SOAR 8 convention. Ray made a motion to hold the November IG meeting the first Saturday, Marisa 2nd. 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.

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