Nar-Anon RSC Meeting
May 19, 2012
Attendance: Florence L., Hope Seekers, Nashville; Paul J., Hope Seekers, Nashville; Carol M., Durham Groups; Janet S., New Way, Greensboro;
Wendy B.; Susie P., Delegate; Albert G, Fuquay Varina and Raleigh; Donald S, Durham; Melissa N, Thursday Night Group, Cary
NOTE: Lauren can not chair this group and needs to resign due to health reasons.
Approval of Minutes: Albert motion; Carol 2nd. Minutes approved as presented
Treasurer’s Report: Balance $1154.25 in a Wells Fargo Non-Profit Business account
Group Reports: Albert asked what the value is and purpose of the Group Rep Reports. Discussion
Old Business:
Interim Chair due to Lauren’s resignation.
Susie read the qualifications
Paul asked the question: Who would serve if nominated?
Albert suggested rotating the chairperson or meeting facilitator on a temporary basis
Susie recommended leaving the position open for now as new/old business.
Susie is willing to set up the agenda for each meeting.
Motion made by Carol: establish an interim volunteer and rotate on a trimester basis. Janet 2nd the motion and motion passed.
Volunteer for the Sept 15 meeting: Paul
Volunteer for the Jan meeting: Albert
RSC Preview and Planning---Carol
Status: at a standstill due to the need to work out communication kinks such as email communication to local groups
HI Committee---Paul
Paul will contact Rachel to further this effort
--Reach out via US mail to HI
Concept 11: Carry the message
Albert suggested including the WSO “Facts for Professionals” pamphlet and NC/SC meeting schedule
Janet commented that we are trying to establish a recognizable identity in the community by using the WSO logo and the NC/SC logo
Don asked if there was a bulletin board flier or poster.
Janet made a motion to move forward with the letter Paul drafted.
Florence 2nd the motion. Motion passed by acclamation.
Discussion: Albert expressed concern about Paul absorbing the cost of the mailing
Status Update CNFG Contacts---Carol and Janet
Susie: This is a big step forward in opening the lines of communication
Carol: Based upon information gathered the meeting list has been updated
Yahoo Group Set-Up---Albert
Albert: We need to make a commitment to get the Yahoo Group operational and current
Carol: The big benefit is that the emails will come directly to our personal email accounts
Website Budget---Carol
$200 allocation
Carol reported that she found another free site without ads.
Susie: Keep the funds available for future needs
Donations to CNFG Region—a continued discussion
Janet: The timing is not right to ask local groups for donations when they are not even aware of the region’s existence.
Albert asked what the budget for new group packets is. Can local groups designate a donation to be earmarked for a specific project?
Janet: There is $100 for new group packets.
Recommendation: At the next meeting discuss and vote on budget items.
A budget will be presented for voting and approval
New Business
Article of Funding Delegates---Carol
Delegate needs to take an alternate to the World meeting.
An observer has no voice or vote.
Announcements
Susie: August 3-5 East Coast Convention #4—Atlanta @ Crowne Plaza/Airport
Carol: There is a conference June 30 in Greenville, SC
Next meeting: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Carol: Made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Janet 2nd.
Meeting adjourned at 1:00
Minutes taken by Melissa N.
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