St. Paul Al-Anon/Alateen Intergroup Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2011

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer

A quorum of 7 Intergroup Representatives (IRs) was present.

The Twelve Traditions were read by all.

Business

Ice cream social (July 30, 2011) wrap-up
Although attendance was pretty low (10-15), newcomers to Intergroup service were in attendance. “Triple Dimer” envelopes were available and a few contributions were made. We have one outstanding reimbursement for postage; otherwise the event cost to Intergroup was $75 (park fee). All other expenses were donated ($32.50).
Literature sales at upcoming events
Fellowship Weekend: A schedule for volunteers is being circulated and two volunteers will oversee the delivery, set up, and return of unsold literature.
October 1st Fall Election Assembly in Burnsville.
Fellowship Weekend Hospitality Suite September 2–3
Plans were made to provide lunch and dinner entrées Saturday afternoon and evening. We will be serving pizza and sub sandwiches. Thank you in advance for handling ordering and delivery. A call will go out for members to bring dessert items. Minneapolis Information Service will provide Friday night entré and breakfast on Saturday morning. The Minnesota South Area will provide beverages throughout. Intergroup members are encouraged to be available in the Hospitality Suite to answer questions about service to St. Paul Intergroup. A display and materials will be provided.

Reports

Secretary
Minutes of the July 12 meeting were approved without objection with corrections to phone and email information. A non-voting member noted she did not receive email of minutes. The acting chair will check into the oversight.
Treasurer
The report included opening and closing balances. Deposits and payments were noted as stable. All billing is current. It was approved without objection.
Assistant Treasurer
Spread sheet of income was presented giving itemized summaries of all income for the past 5 months. Special thanks to the volunteers who are doing a bang up job or record keeping! The report were approved without objection.
Group Liaison
No report.
Newsletter
It will be coming soon! A rough draft near completion and will be reviewed by the acting chair and webmaster prior to printing.
Office Volunteers
No report. Note was made of the need for volunteers later in the month.
Web site
Ever expanding, improving and evolving with special note to check out service opportunities. VISIT! www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org
Literature
A final order prior to Fellowship Weekend will be placed and will include Spanish Newcomer Packets and books to ensure we have adequate inventory for the office and upcoming sales events
Newcomers to Intergroup Service
Some form of Newcomer Packet for members new to Intergroup Service was suggested.
Clarification was given about eligibility: Al-Anon Members serving as Group Representatives or Alternate Group Representatives may not be dual members according to World Service Policy. Intergroup Representatives are outside the World Service Structure in our area, so there is no eligibility restriction. Some information about service opportunities is available on our web site.

Unfinished business – September agenda requests

Reserve fund
Discussion of what it should be (from July meeting)
Gratitude Night
A traditional potluck celebration of Intergroup held in November – reserving facility and initial planning needed (from July meeting)

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm with the Al-Anon Declaration.


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