Moment of Silence followed by Serenity Prayer.

Service Workers Prayer read by Julee M.

Two newcomers; Amber and Micheal V. ~ Welcome to both… Keep Coming Back

Roll Call: 10 groups represented. Quorum

Tradition 11 read by Julee M.

Concept 11 read and discussed by Michael C.

Approval of Minutes

October minutes approved by consensus.

Roll Call: skipped due to previous Quorum

September minutes approved, due to being approved out of order during the October BRASC.

Motion made by Doc T. Seconded by Dean H,

Passed by consensus

Michael C. brought up a possible Tradition Violation…. "Friday night group is behind in rent by $190.00. It affects NA as a whole, because it affects how people in charge of that meeting facility looks at NA groups. It also touches on group-conscience…Is it group conscience with only one home group member?"

Doc T. "It’s more like a $300.00 deficit due to blah, blah, blah, blah. It’s been brought to my attention due to my involvement with NA, which is what Michael was talking about."

Denny V. "The Wednesday night group is discussing the possibility of absorbing the Friday night group. Coulee Council gave me a letter a month and a half ago….. (Lost in the discussion at this point…) Personally I think what needs to happen, I feel each group is autonomous, Coulee Council entered into agreement with the Friday night group. It’s Coulee’s problem. If they want to kick out the Friday night group, so be it. I think that Wednesday night will hold a meeting Friday night as well then, in that case. I don’t think Area has to pay for what the group didn’t and Coulee needs to deal with it. "

Dean H. "Where does the group stand Gary K.? I know the meeting passes the 7^th tradition basket. Are the funds accounted for?"

Gary K. "Since Coulee has went to $60 a month, we haven’t been able to touch that…. We get about $35 a month. It was my understanding that we were down to $100 and I wasn’t going to be able to pay because all my money goes to rent and utilities. No, the funds are not accounted for."

Chair asked Gary K. questions about funds, and asked Gary K. to bring back a financial statement of funds in bank and how much was owed to Coulee Council of addictions.

Gary K. "I am overdrawn at bank for approximately $285 because of bounced check.

Doc T. stated he was willing to go with Gary K. to the bank. He suggested that they close the account A.S.A.P talking to bank about non-profit organization account, and talking to Coulee Council with him as well.

Motion made by Stacy P. to take a break. Seconded by Julee M.

Doc T. Brought up another possible Tradition Violation. "In order to use coach house, we have to have a member of their church involved there. If so that means it is a tradition violation to move there.

Chris B. "This is not so."

Denny V. " I asked to move the Wednesday night group there, and they told me that you had to be sponsored by a member of that church in order how have use of that space."

Dean H. "Did the church make you aware of that when you went there?"

Julee M. "I don’t know enough about it..."

Chair Debbie S. "Have activities call coach house Monday, and ask if we need a church member sponsor us to be affiliated. If so that is a tradition violation and we cannot move their.

Five Minute Break Called to order at 3:16pm

Trusted Servants Reports follow

Group Service Representative Reports follow

Old Business

To repay Dean H. for mileage incurred for Regional Conference, over customary expense allotment.

Intent to make Dean H. whole for costs incurred.

Was tabled till November…..

MOTION to suspend the order of the day Maker Dean H. 2^nd by Stacy P.

That there will be time to make necessary financial motions…

Blocked by Chris B. To wait till we get finances in order…

MOTION F03-100805 see above...

Tabled till December 10, 2005 due to block.

New Business

Roll Call: Chris B. moved to not retake a roll call 2^nd by Dean H.

(Moved to be tabled by Stacy P 2^nd by Chris B.)

To pay back Brent H. $2.48 for calculator and for 4 stamps to mail out 4 checks to reimburse those who had registered for the convention.

Intent: To reimburse Brent H. for services rendered.

Tabled till December 10, 2005

MOTION P01-111205 Maker Chris B. 2^nd by Dean H.

To change 4.02 of the BRASC Guidelines to state: A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of active member groups. If a member group is not represented at two consecutive BRASC meetings it shall be accorded "inactive" status for the sake of quorum computation at the end of the second meeting. Active status shall be returned upon said group(s) representation at the BRASC.

Intent: To better define quorum in relation to active groups.

Referred to Policy by Cheri M. 2^nd by Chris B.

MOTION P02-111205 Maker Dean H. 2^nd by Gary K.

To change guidelines to read… Facilitator and Co-facilitator,,, instead of Chair and Vice-Chair.

Intent: In order to be consistent with the spirit of CBD.

Michael C.- Group Conscience…. Meaning it’s a group other than one person, also it is different than group vote.

Denny V.- Group Activities…. I really appreciate Winona’s successful Halloween party. I would really like to see Area have functions like this. Our Area functions suck! I was wondering if we should have group sponsored Area functions. I think it would be great. I would like to encourage all groups to look into this.

Chris B.- Topic was already talked about during activities. We have a problem in this Area called Unity. Groups not visiting other groups to help out…. Saying F&$@ you, we’ll do it by ourselves, instead of working together. Instead of having 3 functions a month, have 5 successful functions a year that supports Unity and we all get to do what we want, and meet the other people in our area.

Debbie S.- Unity is the problem… We hear about all the other functions, but not our own. The bottom line, we really need to carry the message to the addict who still suffers. Not so much worry about $, yes it can cost money, but it’s not our primary purpose.

Dean H.- I have been a member of Narcotics Anonymous for years. I’ve seen rooms plumped full of people for speaker meetings, and dances. There was a time when Activities was getting things done well, and it got to be not enough. How much do we expect other people to do? I want to be part of the solution, not the problem.

Doc T.- Other Areas come out with a yearly calendar so people know where, what, and when activities are. Regional now has such a calendar. It has only very few of our activities on it, but not enough.

Mike F.- Reminded everyone on principles before personalities

Denny V.- It takes not only discussion, but follow through!

Meeting adjourned and closed at 16:50.

Respectfully Submitted,

In Loving Service,

Stacy P, Secretary

Vice Chair: Thank You for the opportunity to be of service. I am so pleased to have survived chairing the ASC last month. I appreciate your patience and your assistance. I am learning more every day. I look forward to continuing to serve. ILS, Deb W.

RCMA: I am doing well serving in this capacity. "Doc" and I will be at WRSC next weekend, which is being hosted by Inner City Area. I will be checking on facilities to host September 2006 WRSC in Sparta or Tomah. Dean H.

Secretary: I am a little frustrated, I meet at Area, I would like some patience from Area, I hope to have the ability to serve BRASC with everyone in mind, and the Co-Secretary position is open. I would like to apologize to anyone who didn’t’ get their minutes, or got more than three copies. I had gotten really confused and really didn’t’ know what was being suggested to me as the best way to do it. I will be only sending out the minutes via email to the BRASC yahoo group mailing list, and message board. Unless otherwise specified. With Gods help, I’ll do better this month, Thanks for your patience, and acceptance. In Loving Service, Stacy P,

Treasurer: (I am sorry but I had no way of attaching this report this month! If you need a hard copy let me or Linda K. know! Thank you! Stacy P. Secretary)

Policy: We are doing well as a sub-committee. There will be a motion on the floor regarding verbage. No major changes at this time. We are looking for a Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The verbiage change is to be consistent with the spirit of CBD. So far, I can see a necessary update. This update being Facilitator, and Co-Facilitator, instead of Chair, and Vice-Chair. Within this next sub-committee cycle, I am willing to help the Activities sub-committee revise their current guidelines, in order for them to be inline with the Area guidelines. ILS, Dean H.

Activities: We are doing OK. We are hopefully making a lot of positive changes for 2006.

H&I: No Report

Literature: No Report

Outreach/Additional Needs: Our attendance was excellent this morning. We would like to thank the newcomer Amber for attending and please Keep Coming Back, for your service is welcomed. We meet the second Saturday of the month at 11:15 am at Riteway in LaCrosse, WI. In the matter of old business we discussed the flood meeting attendance of the Gateway Group in Sparta, WI. There were twelve in attendance; the average attendance for that meeting is normally three or four. Moving on to new business, we have two flood meetings planned. First one is on December 13, 2005. That is Tuesday night at 6pm in Tomah, WI at the Tomah VA. In those who are attending, please meet at Brent H’s house prior to meeting so we may enter the facility together. Please call (608) 317-3602 for more details. Second, the next flood meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 12, 2006. We will be meeting at Jules’s Coffee shop (corner of 4^th and Pearl Street) LaCrosse, WI at 5:30pm. We will be traveling to Spring Grove MN, for the meeting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and support outreach help the groups in need of carrying the message to the addict who still suffers. Thank you for all Outreach members for your service. In loving service, Cheri M.

Public Information: We are doing well. We have a new secretary Amber C. We are working on meeting directories, website, and NA placards. We would like to see PSA’s on Radio and TV, and arrange for meetings with community contacts i.e.; judges, lawyers, Doctors, Nurses’ Associations, ect. Michael C., Chair

Convention AdHoc: We are doing reasonably. We need more trusted servants. We would like to put on a BRASC convention in 2007. There are a lot of positions open. We have started over after the controversy during the last month. However this area has instructed us to go about the business of putting on a convention and that we will do to the best of our ability. We are currently about the business of getting bids from hotels. Chris B., Chair

Amethyst Group: No report

Back to Basics: No report

Friday night step & tradition: We are OK. Average attendance: 20-25 Newcomers: 1 We meet at Coulee Council 921 West Ave South (Wheel Chair accessible) every Friday night at 7:30pm. All service positions are still open. The Friday night group is in dire need of home group members. Even if you are here temporary, why not maybe make a decision to make any group your temporary home group. Gary K. GSR

I Can’t We Can/We Do Recover: We are doing fantastic. Average Attendance: 15-20 Newcomers: 3 We meet on Mondays at First Congregational Church 161 W Broadway Street Winona, MN and Thursdays at St.Mary’s School Library 1313 W Broadway Street Winona, MN. We currently have no service positions open. We are concerned with this Area’s ability to stick to it’s decisions. Chris B. GSR

Just for Today: No report

Lakeside Destiny: We are doing well. Gratitude Dinner on Sunday November 13, 2005 at 5:00pm and speaker at 7:00pm. Average Attendance:12 Newcomers:2 We meet Sundays at 7:00pm, Tuesdays at 7:00pm, and Wednesdays at 7:00pm. We would like support in attendance. Michael C. Acting GSR

Main St.: No report

Midday NA: No report

New Beginnings Group: We are doing well, no changes yet. Average Attendace:35 Newcomers:2 We meet in the basement of the Neuman Center 1732 State Street, (Use the Main Street entrance) every Monday night at 7:00pm. Raven C.H. GSR

New life Basic Text: We are doing Okay. We started to read the Just For Today Meditation at our 7:00pm meeting. Average Attendance:5-20 Newcomers: 1-3 We meet at Noon and 7:00 pm every Sunday at the Viterbo Student Development Center. Unsure of what exact positions are open, Bob W. is pretty much doing them all. Amber C. GSRA

Prairie Dogs: Attendance is up! Pretty soon we’ll need a bigger room. We continue to buy literature and distribute it to newcomers. Average Attendance: 18 Newcomers: 4 We meet at Villa Success 121 S Prairie Street Prairie Du Chien WI on Tuesday nights at 8:00pm. Mike F. GSR

Saturday Morning Basic Text: No report

Saturday Night Alive: We are doing good. Thank you to Outreach for the flood meeting and support. We are sincerely grateful to all who help keep our doors open. Average Attendance:6 Newcomers:0 We meet on Saturday Nights at 6:00pm at the St.Fransis Hospital (700 West Ave LaCrosse, WI) in the Leonardo Room. We are looking for a GSRA. Cheri M. GSR

Star group: No report

Sunrise NA: No report

Three Rivers: We are doing Awesome! Average Attendance: 25 Newcomers:3 We meet at Coulee Council every Wednesday night at 7:00pm. Denny V. GSR

Unity Group: No report

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