ELIASC April 8, 2018
Attendance:
1. Jay S. Secretary
2. Danielle A. Area Chair/PI Chair
3. Walter R. Vice Chair
4. Carolyn H. Treasurer
5. Christine M. Addict
6. Gerard H. Addict
7. Fred M addict
8. Nick D. GSR
9. Nick W. GSR
10. James M. GSR
11. Gina C. GSR
12. Clutch R. Meeting list coordinator/acting webmaster
13. Joey M. GSR
14. Tom J. GSR
15. Andrew T. GSR
16. Rich W. GSR
17. Doug D. GSR
18. Kenny N. GSR
19. Debi V. GSR/E+A Chair
20. Eddie G. Literature coordinator
21. Anthony L. RCM
Meeting was opened with serenity prayer
12 traditions ready by: Gina C.
12 concepts read by: Clutch R.
Service prayer ready by: Christine M.
Quorum count of 11 voting members in Attendance
Motion made to pass last month’s minutes, made by James M 2nd by Gina C . March, 4 2018 minutes
passed unanimously
RCM Report:
Requesting $11.50 for copies and $32.50 for Gas
Helpline has 80% coverage
Many open positions
They are in dire need of support
They have a printer which saves $40 monthly
No one was responding to incoming emails, treasurer stepped up to this
Region donates $90 monthly
$6859 = open balance for RSC
Rent is $900 monthly
They are below the prudent reserve of $6500
Convention committee: convention is upcoming
5-5-18 is fundraiser
In bank $3700
There was some controversy about where money came from, some people seem to have donated their
own personal funds and there was complaint that there needs to be more transparency
They borrowed money from world and are on a payment plan to pay it back
Rcms don’t seem to be donating
Car report: due April 21st, there is an online survey however if you do this it doesn’t count
There is talk that there was over $20,000 in funds labeled under “misc.” and a motion was made that no
region can ask for an itemized bill for such a matter.
If motion 15 passes it will contribute to the expenses of the region
There was talk to create a commercial with a phone number, they contacted MTA to create billboards,
contacted various media companies and are looking for a graphic artist to create a commercial
The impossible dream, new book coming soon
H+I: they discussed boundaries between NYC
Literature report and treasury report
They have less than $15000 outstanding owed to world
$4167 payments
$5691.67 closing balance
They sell literature for the same price as world
They do not accept loans for literature however there was controversy about this
35th birthday for region
Rso helpline was down but is back up
Next meeting will be 2nd Saturday of May
THE GNYR MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THEY HAVE BEEN SCANNED HOWEVER THE FILE IS
ALMOST 12 MB SO IN CONSIDERATION OF THOSE THAT MAY DOWNLOAD THE SECRETARY REPORT ON A
DATA NETWORK IT WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS SECRETARY REPORT HOWEVER IT WILL BE
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. TO RECEIVE THE GNYR MINUTES PLEASE CONTACT JAY S.
Open balance report:
Carolyn H:
Lit was $498, $550 was requested so we had $50 left
Open balance $845.14
$2000 Prudent reserve
Hospitals & Institutions report:
James M.
All commitments are filled
Quannicut detox is up and running
New quannicut detox will start on sat soon time TBD
5-19-18 H+I will be holding a learning day at 5:00 pm at United Methodist Church
literature $119.10
Public Information:
Still in need of support
PI was contacted re: opioid awareness night this week, PI is requesting support for anyone willing to
attend this Wednesday 4-11-18 from 7-9pm , Andrew T. and Nick W. agreed to attend.
Events and Activities:
Debbie V
Spiritual Breakfast May 6th at Elks Lodge in Riverhead 1239 E. Main St. price is $18 for adults in advance,
$20 at the door for adults, children 8 years and under = $9 Debbie is requesting 2 basic texts and a step
working guide motion made by James.
SEE ATTACHED FLYER
Meeting List Coordinator:
Clutch R
We have 2000 new updated meeting lists. Please discard old meeting lists that were not updated April
2018. 2000 seems to be a perfect amount for area as in the end of the 3 month period we have only a
few left.
Policy report:
Open commitment
Web Servant:
www.easternlina.org
Please see this link for 2018 CAR report
https://www.na.org/admin/include/spaw2/uploads/pdf/conference/CAR/CAR2018_Web.pdf
Literature report:
Requested $1200
Sold $871
H+I $119
PI $52
Misc. expenses $14
Treasurer report:
Working bal:$1,448.64
Literature: $1200 motion made by Joey W 2nd by Andrew T passed unanimously
Open bal $248.64
Group Reports:
,
Amagansett Living Room: rent paid, literature order of $170, area contribution of $243
Imagine: rent paid, literature order of $131, area contribution of $53 anniversaries: 5-2-18:
Jurgen and Pete Rock 5/16/18: Steve P with 3 years, Craig P with 8 years, Clutch with 18 years,
Theresa with 2 years.
Keeping it Green: Rent paid, area contribution of $20, 4/30/18: Colin w 11 years, Jim with 1 year
Men with the Men: rent paid, literature order: $75, Area contribution $28, 5/15/18 Chris D w 3
years
Message of Hope: rent paid, literature order of $36, area contribution of $64
Recovery by the Barn: rent paid, literature order of $48,
Rareroad to Recovery: rent paid, literature order $6, area contribution of $23, 4/20/18: Mike
“Getting Better” w 3 years, and Joey M with 4 years, and on 5/18/18: Ryan D with 2 years
Talking on the Topic: rent paid, literature order of $93, area contribution of $60
Perpetual Change: rent paid, literature order of $236, area contribution of $70 anniversaries:
4/14/18 David w 2 years, 4/26/18 Gerard w 1 year, 4/28/18 Fred w 1 year, 5/5/18 Nicki w 1
year, 5/12/18 Joe w 12 years, 5/19/18 Dennis with 2 years, 5/26/18 Silky w 25 years, 6/2/18
Mike B w 4 years
Miracle Women: area contribution of $18, literature order of $32, anniversaries: 5/22/18 Abby
w 1 year, Vicki M w 22 years, Debi V w 10 years
Simple Minded: rent paid, area contribution of $30, 5/8/18: Sabella w 4 years
Life After Drugs rent paid, area contribution of $25
Serenity in Southhampton, rent paid, literature order of $24, area contribution $10
Wish you were here: rent paid, literature order of $9 area contribution of $3 this group is in
need of home group members
Old Business:
Discussion took place as to if groups are receiving receipts for the rent paid at the church
formerly known as grace episcopal church.
We have been contacted by Suffolk area to give them our secretary report, Jay S. asked if we
can include our open commitments in that email.
Discussion took place as to if we should amend policy to state that area commitments require
nonconsecutive service “at eastern LI area” not just 6 months nonconsecutive service
There is supposed to be 2 signatories on our checking account which causes problems for the
recipients of our checks.
Pete M. has the key to the PO box we got the mail and most of it was junk mail.
Discussion took place that as per policy, only two people are allowed to have a key, literature
chair and H&I chair which created a problem last week.
New Business:
Concern was raised about Lit recovery, no literature, no key tags, a trusted servant was at area
to procure key tags. Motion was made by Debbi V, 2nd by Jurgens for area to donate literature to
this group as addicts are showing up. Concern was raised that the GSR was collecting money
however not handing the money in to area.
Motion was made to change area policy from “x amount of service” to “x amount of any area
service” No one opposed, motion passed unanimously
Carolyn H got the PO box key Christine M was volunteered to check the mail box.
We need signatories on the bank account and the people who are supposed to be on there are
area chair, treasurer and vice chair.
Motion made by Debbie V. for books for the spiritual breakfast: 2nd by Kenny N. passed
Multiple GSR’s left area before it ended. Area policy clearly states that GSR’s are not to pick up
literature before the conclusion of area. Unless there is a valid situation which necessitates
leaving early, to do so detracts from the spiritual principle of unity because once one GSR leaves
early, others follow. Please do not leave area early.
Open ELIASC commitments:
Web Servant
Policy Chair
Assistant Literature Coordinator – Fred was nominated and accepted!
Alt. RCM
White board person
Announcements and Anniversaries:
Eastern Long Island Area is holding a spiritual breakfast on 5-6-18 starting at 11:00 am at the
Elks Lodge in Riverhead. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door for adults and $9.00 for
children 8 and under. Food, fun, fellowship, speaker meeting, clean time countdown, raffles
and literature prizes! All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
GSR’s are not to leave before the conclusion of the area meeting and literature is to be picked
up only at the end of area.
Life after drugs in Cutchogue is in need of support
Lit recovery is in dire need of support to build home group members and take commitments.
Simple minded is in need of support
Wish you were here is in dire need of home group members
Literature coordinator and treasurer are asking that GSR’s bring no more than 10 singles to area
in order to consolidate these area jobs and contribute to area running as effectively as possible.
Name of group/town Time and location Date Announcement/
Anniversary
Simple minded
Mattituck
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
Mattituck Presbyterian Church
5/8/18 Sabella w/4 years
Keeping it Green
Greenport
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Holy Trinity Church
4/30/18 Colin w/11 years
Jim w/ 1 year
Rare road to recovery
Center Moriches
Fridays at 7:30 pm 4/20/18 Mike “Getting Better”
w/ 3 years +
Joey M w 4 years
Rare road to recovery
Center Moriches
Fridays at 7:30 pm 5/18/18 Ryan D w 2 years
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
4/14/18 David w/ 2 years
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
4/26/18 Gerard w/1 year
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
4/28/18 Fred w/1 year
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
5/5/18 Nicki w 1 year
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
5/12/18 Joe w/12 years
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
5/19/18 Dennis w/2 years
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
5/26/18 Silky w/25 years
Perpetual Change
Riverhead
Mon/Thurs at 7:30, Sat at 7:00
Riverhead
6/2/18 Mike B w/ 4 years
Miracle Women
Aquabog
Tuesday 7:30 pm
Old Steeple Church
5/22/18 Abby w/ 1 year
Vicki M w/22 years
Debi V w/10 years
Imagine
Westhampton Beach
Mon & Wed 7:30 pm
5/2/18 Jurgen w/3 years
Pete Rock w/4 years
Imagine
Westhampton Beach
Mon & Wed 7:30 pm
5/16/18 Steve P w/ 3years
Craig P w/8 years
Clutch w/18 years
Therese w/2 years
Men with the men
Riverhead
Tuesday s at 7:30 pm
Grace Episcopal Church
5/15/18 Chris D w/ 3 years
