The meeting opened at 7:00 pm with the Serenity Prayer. The Vice Chair led the meeting in the absence of the Chair,

Introductions

Vice Chair, IR for Summit Hill Wednesday 5 pm Al-Anon
Assistant Treasurer, Alternate IR for Midway Wednesday 6:30 pm Al-Anon
Secretary, not currently representing a meeting
Alternate IR for Speakers of Compassion Al-Anon
Literature Chair, Summit Hill Monday 6 pm Al-Anon
Minnesota South Area Panel 52 World Service Delegate

It was noted there was not a quorum (at least 5% of 110 groups = 6) of Intergroup Representatives present.

Tradition Three and Concept Three There were readings on both. Tradition three (The relatives of alcoholics, when gathered together for mutual aid, may call themselves an Al-Anon Family Group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend) is about treating someone with love and kindness. Concept three (The right of decision makes effective leadership possible.) is about being a confident leader who is able to trust and allow others the opportunity to experience and learn from their own mistakes.

Reports

Chair

The Vice Chair heard from the Chair that Intergroup would be selling literature at the Gopher State Roundup and volunteers were needed. She mentioned a health fair at Inver Hills College at which Intergroup had been invited to participate.

Vice Chair

She is waiting to hear from the Speaker Chair if he reserved the church for the Gratitude Night either on 11/10/12 or 11/17/12. It was suggested letting AA Intergroup know so their Gratitude Night is not on the same night. The Vice Chair said she would pass on that suggestion.

Secretary

The minutes of the February meeting were reviewed.

Treasurer

The Treasurer was unable to attend but had provided a report. The Assistant Treasurer said the Treasurer was concerned about the decrease in income from literature sales and contributions. She will be sending out a new appeal letter to increase the income.

Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer said that every month there is an anonymous individual contribution for $100.00 via money order. He reviewed his report which summarized sales and contributions for February. Literature sales totalled $1,562.85. $76.56 worth of medallions were sold. There were $685.08 in contributions from 9 groups and $121.29 in contributions from 3 individuals.

Event sales

Gopher State Roundup is May 25, 26, 27 of this year. Volunteer coordinator is needed so it will be discussed next month. Volunteers are also needed.

Group Liaison

The Group Liaison has stepped down. She will help find a replacement.

Liaison to Minnesota South Area

This important position is still open. It involves representing Intergroup at meetings of the AWSC (Area World Service Committee twice a year as a voting member, and at the Area Assembly twice a year. Talk it up in your group in hopes someone will step forward to do the job.

Literature

The Literature Chair has put in a big order and ordered more medallions, too.

Newsletter

No report.

Office Volunteers

There was no report, except it was mentioned that there are too many uncovered hours. Members should mention the need for volunteers in their meetings.

Speaker Chair

The former Speaker Chair has agreed to come back as speaker chair.

Web site/Directory

The web chair reported the web site is up to date. The 2000 and 2004 bylaws are posted on the web.

New events that have been posted to the events page include a Spanish language conference in Chicago on April and an Al-Anon Adult Children Workshop and Festival in May at which WSO Executive Director Rick will be speaking.

Business

Audit

The 2011 Audit meeting is still pending.

E-literature

Our new panel 52 World Service Delegate was present at the meeting. She wanted to get members’ inputs and ideas about the impact on the income of Intergroup and other Literature Distribution Centers.

One member said members should have to pay to access e-literature. Another said we might lose the personal connection between members without paper forms. A new intergroup rep thought literature should be free. One member pointed out that about 80% of WSO income comes from literature sales. He said he believed that there is still a need for hard cover books. If some literature does become electronic then he said there should be some system whereby Intergroups and LDCs could sell it and share in the provits. It would probably be OK as long as e-books don’t hurt WSO income.

Bylaws review

This is ongoing.

Reserve (ample/prudent)

This is ongoing.

Open service positions

It was discussed how to let people know about the open service committee chair positions. These are chairs for Alateen, Archives, Liaison to Minnesota South Area, Public Outreach, Institutions, Group Liaison and Event Sales

The meeting adjourned with the Al-Anon Declaration at 8:00 pm.