19th Annual Florida State Convention
of
Overeaters Anonymous
Together we can
Shine in 2009
January 30, 2009
January 2009 Intergroup Minutes
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.
12th 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 7th 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 14th 2009 11:00am at: Holy Name Of Jesus 3735 N. A1A IHB.
Meeting closed at 11:55am with the serenity prayer.
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