BRASC MINUTES

January 14^th, 2006

Meeting called to order: 2:15 p.m.

Moment of silence followed by serenity prayer

Service workers prayer read

Three newcomers welcomed: Dennis, Jackie, and Ron

Tradition 1 read by Dean H.

Concept 1 and Questions by Kelly S.

Roll Call; 9 groups represented. Quorm

Approval of December Minutes:

small correction made to motions (numbered wrong)

passed with consensus after admendment

Priority Business:

New meeting place needed….  We didn’t have a written contract with the old board members of riteway, and the new board members now want to have a speaker meeting and dance the 2^nd Saturday of every month (which is what day our meetings are held in case someone is confused…).

Options; Library ( one room, free), Stay at riteway (change to 1^st or 4^th Saturday of the month, one room), First Congregational Church Winona (one room, no tables but larger sized room).

Discussion

Motion made by Art K. 2^nd by Bob W.

To move BRASC to the 1^st Saturday of the month.

Motion made by Dean H. 2^nd by Amber C.

To table until February BRASC

Passed with one stand aside

More discussion on a meeting place

Motion made by Stacy P. 2^nd by Dean H.

To reserve the south side library and have people bring other ideas/options with them in February to where to move to next.

(Art K. volunteered to call the library)

Motion made by Bob W. 2^nd by Raven

To table for a few minutes

Trusted Servant Reports: To follow

Motion made by Dean H. 2^nd by Doc T.

To suspend the order of the day to allow motions to be made after 3pm

Passed

(Interruption allowed to let Art bring the information from the library…. Not available , open any other Saturday from 10am-5pm. Needs to be open to the general public at the same time.

Stacy P. withdraws earlier made motion

Back to Trusted Servant Reports:

Group Service Representative Reports: To follow

Welcomed in new group…  Recovery and New Hope, The meet every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at 108 South Washington Street, New Lisbon, WI.

Break

Called to order at 3:59pm

Roll Call: 10 groups represented. Quorm

Old Business:

Motion P01-121005 Maker Michael C. 2^nd by Kelly S.

To change article Three; Meetings (Article 3.01) To read as, Meets the second Saturday Bi-Monthly from 2 to 5pm. Subcommittees will meet the same day as the BRASC.

Intent: to better serve the needs of our members by freeing up more time to do the work involved in being of service.

Motion made by Bob W. 2^nd by Dean H.

To table previous motion till the February BRASC

Passed

Motion P03-121005 Maker Art K. 2^nd by Julee M.

Revise 5.07(2) to read; Involuntary Resignations; Any GSR may put a trusted servant up for review at any time without a second.

Intent: Make it less difficult to remove a trusted servant that becomes untrustworthy, but also gives them the opportunity to give a reasonable explanation for their behavior.

Amendment made by maker, to scratch the “without a second”.

Blocked

New Business:

Public Relations Handbook Review: Amber C. appointed ad-hock committee chair.

Motion F01-Jan.14.06 Maker Shawn W. 2^nd by Dean H.

We do not send any money to WRSC until our reserve situation is solved.

Intent: To be financially responsible

Passed with two stand asides

Motion F02-Jan.14.06 Maker Doc T. 2^nd by Dean H.

Write check  for $204.00 to Duane T to cover bill for Wyalusing State Park, for area campout (9/8-9/10 of 2006)

Intent: to make Doc whole for services.

Motion not needed

Motion F03-Jan.14.06 Maker Doc T. 2^nd by Dean H.

Write check to Deb W for $94.80 to cover cost of BRASC website for two years.

Intent: to cover cost for BRASC website

Passed

Motion F04-Jan.14.06 Maker Doc T. 2^nd by Dean H.

Write check for $200 for Jan WRSC expenses.

Intent: Self explanatory

Motion not needed

Motion F05-Jan.14.06 Maker Doc T. 2^nd by Bob W.

Pay Duane $46.00 to cover regional costs paid out by RCM for November.

Intent: To make RCM whole for expenses incurred for November WRSC (receipts were submitted)

Passed

Motion P01-Jan.14.06 Maker Bob W. not seconded

To establish a time the day of BRASC for the treasurer/co-treasurer to hold a meeting.

Intent: To allow those who want to review the treasurer’s report time to discuss this before BRASC, request discretionary funds, submit paperwork for re-embursment and to donate money to BRASC.

Died without a second

Discretionary funds needed:

Stacy P.

Michael C.

Doc T.

Open Forum:

Motion made by Dean H. 2^nd by Bob W.

To extend the day till 5:10pm

Passed

Talked on the H&I concern about certain peoples service with BRASC.

Meeting adjourned… And I packed up early due to not wanting to listen to any more gossip and unspiritual things! Sorry that I don’t have an exact time of closing!

In loving Service,

Stacy P. Secretary

P.S. You all will be so happy to see that with the help of my friend, Art…. I was able to attach the Treasurer’s report this month! Yeah!!!! Thank you Art and Erin for all your love and support!

Trusted Servant Reports

Facilitator: I am grateful to be at another area service today. We have a few things under priority business to discuss. I will be taking a leave of absence after March 2^nd weekend for three months. So, unless another facilitator is elected my co-facilitator will facilitate the BRASC for April and May 2006. FYI trusted servant elections are in May, newly elected trusted servants will start in June. Nominations for these positions will be in April. ILOS Debbie S.

Co-Facilitator: I am grateful to continue to be of service to narcotics anonymous and the big rivers area. I hope we will have a quorum today! Deb W.

RCM: Good Morning Family. It' wonderful to be here in the frozen Tundra. Thanx to the Hosting Committee for having us at this beautiful site.

The Big Rivers Area is grateful to welcome Ms. Stacy P. as our new RCMA. She comes with a wonderful attitude & burning desire to serve. She is a welcome addition to our service structure.

Our web-site has been redeveloped, approved, funded & should be up&runnin by the next cycle. Name will be forth coming. Thanx to Deb W. (BRASC) for her hard work.

For the Second Time In Man's Entire History- "I Can't, We Campout" @ Wildcat State Park, outside of Ontario.WI. Early registration is only $10. (Typo in Regional Minutes, NOT $110) Contact: Big Rivers Area, PO Box 3765 LaCrosse,WI 54602. This will be held the first weekend of June & includes biking, fishing, canoeing, Horse back riding, too much other fun & recovery to be listed here.

April 22 @ Lacrosse Public Library, 800 Main Street, LaCrosse, Wi "Staying Clean / Inside & Out" (An H&I Thang) 9:00 am - 4:00pm.

The second weekend of September, BRASC will host it's first fall frolic campout at Wyalusing State Park on the Mississippi River outside of Prairie du Chien, WI. It will be at the Group Site with bunks, showers, meals, recovery, & fun. Projected cost is $25.00 for the weekend, including meals. More will be revealed.

The CAR was reviewed by the usual number of suspects along with Larry K. Our sincere thanx to him for the long drive & all his service. The motions will be taken back to the home groups for discussion & votes.

We are now enjoying 2 (COUNT'EM) , 2 new meetings in the Big Rivers Area and one new group. Gateway Group started a 3rd meetingof the week in Sparta,WI @ 4:19 on Monday Afternoons, 210 "K" Street @ Methodist Church. The new group is in New Lisbon,Wi. , meeting on Wednesday Nites @ 108 Washington.Street (Fulner Hall)

H&I is growing with 2 new volunteers approved for Lacrosse Men's Facility and more volunteers awaiting approval for that,and other facilities. Other recovery facilities, such as, recovery facilities are being serviced and investigated , as well. Unfortunately, there never seems to be as many volunteers as requests for volunteers.

BRA is growing aswell as, the recovery, in the Area.We are on the move and (With the help of our HIGHER POWER) will continue be "Shakers & Movers. We remain to be the best Area in the world.

In Love of Service, Doc T

RCMA: I am a little nervous due to the fact that next weekend I’ll be going to the middle of nowhere, and up north. Please send through prayers….lots of prayers. I am grateful and excited to broaden my horizons of recovery. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to serve the BRA! In loving service, Stacy P

Secretary: I am grateful and excited to have a new co-secretary on board. I need the trusted servant reports to be in my hands or in my in-box by 5pm the day of BRASC. So that I may get the minutes out on time. I am still not hooked up with internet at my house, have ways and means to get around that. I will be sending around a sign up list of updated address/email for the next few BRASC meetings. If you don’t get a chance to get me your contact info at that time, please email me at gertie_fly@hotmail.com or call me at 608-406-0199. Thank you for all your continued support, in loving service, Stacy P.

Treasurer: See attatchment.

Policy: We are doing well. No changes in business or structure. We meet the same day and place as area at 13:10. There were three motions that were referred to the policy sub committee. We looked at those three. Two of the motions were sent back to the floor. We are looking at a schedule to adhere to  in printing updated guidelines, such as possibly quarterly or bi-annually. We also discussed having the guidelines available on the web. ILS, Dean

Activities: no report.

H & I: no report.

Literature: no report.

PI: Website in development, will ask for money to establish site for two years. New PSA’s for distribution to TV/radio. Meeting directories available today! We will also meet Friday Feb. 3^rd at 5pm at 9^th and Main in La Crosse. Michael C

Outreach/Additional needs: No report.

Convention Ad-Hoc: no report.

Group Service Representative Reports

A New Vision: no report.

Amethyst: We have one new group member, bringing our total home group members to three. They have taken on the position of treasurer. Average attendance: 15-20. Newcomers: varies from week to week. We meet behind the Laar house at 7:30pm on Thursdays. We could always use more home group members, Shawn W GSR

Back to Basics: We are doing very well. Average attendance: 15-20. Newcomers: 1-5. We meet Sunday and Wednesday at 7pm, St Paul’s Church 265 Lafayette St. Winona MN. Amber C Acting GSR

Gateway NA: no report.

I can’t We can/we do recover: No report.

Just for Today: no report.

Lakeside Destiny: We are doing OK. Average attendance: 1. Newcomers: 6. We meet at 720 Williams St. Tomah WI. Sundays and Tuesdays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.  Brent H GSR

Main Street: No report.

New Beginnings: We are doing very well, no changes. Average attendance: 15. Newcomers: 1. We meet at the Nueman Center in the basement at 7pm on Mondays. Use back entrance. Raven CH GSR

New Life Basic Text: We are struggling for active home group members. This challenges us to have a chair person lead a meeting and then collect seventh tradition. Average attendance: 6-12. Would like help from out reach to keep doors open. Secretary, GSRA are open positions. We are planning our third annual marathon meeting/grill-out for a Sunday in April celebrating our 4^th of carrying the message. More will be revealed as addicts show willingness to be of service. Bob W GSR

Prarie Dogs: Meeting attendance is steady. We are looking forward to September at Wyalusing State Park! We are donating $20 area. We meet at Villa success 121 So. Prarie St. Prarie Du Chien on Tuesdays at 8pm. Keep on keepin’ on, in loving service, Mike F GSR

Saturday Morning Basic Text: We are doing great. We read the basic text. Average attendance: 10. Newcomers: 1/month. We meet upstairs at Riteway club Saturdays at 10am. Art K GSR

Saturday Night Alive: No report.

Starr Group: No report.

Sunrise NA: no report.

Three Rivers: Everything is going well. Average attendance: 20 Newcomers: 2. We meet at Coulee Council on Wednesdays at 7pm and Fridays at 7:30 pm. There is always room for anyone seeking a home group and desiring to be of service. Mark M acting GSR

Unity Group: no report.

Recovery and New Hope: We started three weeks ago, meet every Wednesday at 108 So. Washington St. New Lisbon, WI at 7:30 pm. We would like there to be a flood meeting. Dennis G GSR