Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Sacramento Valley Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous

 

Location: Christ Temple Apostolic Church, 9001 La Riviera Drive, Sacramento. Conducting: Mariel D.  Intergroup Chair. Minutes: Lori P., Intergroup Secretary.  26 in attendance.

We started at 7:00 PM. The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer; Michael read the Twelve Steps; Introductions were made; the minutes of last meeting were read and approved with corrections.

Board Reports

Chair:  Mariel D. 

·         Agenda – New business items:  See section below

·         Status of Lawsuit:  Deferred discussion until Treasurer makes report.  

 

Vice Chair: Carmen A.

·         Mailings went out.  If anyone knows of individuals or groups that would like mailings, let Carmen know.

Secretary:  Lori P.

·         Minutes from last meeting submitted.

Treasurer: Ian D.

·         Ian gave financial report for July 2006.  Intergroup rent has been paid to the church through the end of 2006.  The church will notify next elected Treasurer at oatreasurer@sacvalleyoa.org when rent is due next.

·         Ian discussed status of legal fees and lawsuit.  Still waiting on appeal (60 days from filing of Judgment); the 60 days will be up in early September, so we should know then whether or not lawsuit is done.  We currently have enough funds in the budget to cover the outstanding attorney’s fees.  Ian made a Motion that members go back to their groups and let them know that the second collection for legal fees could be stopped since we have enough to pay outstanding fees.  Motion was seconded.  Discussion followed.  Many members spoke against the motion as they thought it would be best to wait until it was known for certain that the lawsuit was completed.  Vote:  Yes=3, No=19, Abstain=4.  Motion defeated.  Second collections for legal fees will continue for now. 

Region 2:  Pilar P. & Judy L.

·         Judy L. reported that R2Convention was great!  R2 reps will be going to the Fall Assembly.   

World Service:  Rosalie

·         No report.   

Webmaster: Katy H.

·         Meeting minutes have been updated.  Missing January and April – Secretary will send them.  

Continuing Business

·         WSO Suggested Meeting Format – Rosalie made a pitch for all SVIOA meetings to consider updating their meeting format so that it reflects the WSO format.  She distributed copies of the WSO Suggested Format and discussed vital points of reference and/or change.  She also recommended that groups implement a statement that addresses electronics (cell phones, PDA’s, laptops, etc.) and the need for keep meeting discussion confidential.  Rosalie also distributed WSO materials about how to have an informed group conscience.  All of the documents distributed are available at www.oa.org 

New Business

·         12 Step Marathon - Mariel shared information about upcoming 12 Step Marathon to be held in Oakland on Saturday, September 16th.  Flyers are available.  If you would like to carpool with other members, talk to people at meetings.

·         Nicole’s group has been having discussions about newcomers paying for their own Newcomer Packet.  She asked to poll the Intergroup to see how many other meetings were doing that; no other groups represented were charging for the packets.

·         2007 Board Elections – All current elected board members must step down – have served two one year terms and must rotate out.  Announce at meetings that Intergroup service positions are available.  Nominations are open and will be taken at the September Intergroup meeting; ballots will then be prepared and circulated at meetings in October for voting by members; at the November Intergroup, the votes will be tallied; the new term will begin January 1, 2007.   Information regarding position responsibilities and program requirements will be in the September Valley Voice.

Committee Reports

v      Answer Phone Service:  Janet – no report. 

v      Bylaws Committee:  No report.

v      Designated Downloader:  Michael – several items from WSO website downloaded, copied, and available for distribution at meetings.

v      Events: Sharon E. – Next Day in OA will be held on September 23rd at the Mercy Medical Plaza, Auditorium Room B.  Saturday morning Sutter meeting will be sponsoring.  Topic will be Sponsorship; there will be three speakers.  Mariel mentioned that she is looking for volunteers to participate in a holiday skit for the November Day in OA.  If anyone is interested, please contact her.   

v      Group Growth:  Darlene – No report.

v      Literature:  Janice and Margaret – Janice reported.  Newcomer chips are still available; unengraved chips also available for abstinence milestones.  Discussion followed about whether or not SVIOA should stock chips purchased outside of WSO.  Item will be placed on next month’s agenda as a new business item.  In addition, Sandy will be taking Margaret’s place as Literature Co-Chair.  Thank you, Margaret and Sandy for your service!

v      Newsletter:  Jodi has accepted a new job and will be relocating to Atlanta.  This will be her last SVIOA meeting and the September issue of the newsletter will be her last.  Please announce at meetings that a new editor is needed to continue this service to members.  SVIOA thanks Jodi for her service and wishes her the best of luck in her new position. 

v      OA HOW:  Dorothy – No report. 

v      Public Information:  Tracie H. – Tracie prepared the OA meeting list without names and telephone numbers.  Copies were available for distribution at meetings. 

v      Retreat:  Susan H. – The retreat is coming up August 18-20, 2006.  80 people registered.  Still room for about four more people in the cabin.  Interested persons should contact Judy B.  Retreat Leader is from Los Angeles and has 25 years of abstinence.  Registration begins at 4:00 on Friday.  Dinner will be served Friday evening at 6:15.  There will be three meals on Saturday and breakfast only on Sunday.  There will be no lunch served on Sunday. 

v      Speaker List:  Harry volunteered to take over this position.  Thank you, Harry, for your service.  Watch for the speaker list at your meetings soon.

v      12th Step Within: Mike Z. – Mike will be visiting every meeting or calling each meeting secretary to give a pitch about 12th Step Within and inquire about outreach to members who have not been seen at meetings.  Will also announce upcoming Board elections for 2007. 

v      Young People:  Jennene – absent, no report. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.