The meeting was convened at 7 pm with the Serenity Prayer.

Introductions

Chair, IR, Uptown Tuesday 6:30 pm A
IR, Uptown Thursday 8 pm
Newsletter Chair, IR, Monday Midway Men’s 7:15 pm
IR, Superior Street AFG
Assistant Treasurer, IR, Inner Peace Al-Anon, Mahtomedi
IR, Uptown Saturday 12:30 pm Al-Anon
Treasurer, IR, Summit Hill Wednesday 5 pm
Co-Secretary, NE Minneapolis
Co-Secretary, Web manager, IR, Midway Wednesday 6:30 pm

It was noted that a quorum (5% of groups, that is, 6 or more) was present so substantive business could be done.

There were readings on Tradition 5 and Concept 5.

Business

1. Open Positions/Nominations/Elections

There were no nominations or volunteers for the open positions.

2. Report on Dakota County Jail Resource Fair

It went well. We should bring more Alateen pamphlets next time. Discussion followed on donating more literature and fund-raising money for this and also on connecting with the district and area on public outreach events to work together.

3. Report on Women’s Health Fair at West Seventh Community Center

The fair went well. There were about 100 people there and many stopped by the table to talk. The member heading it up recommends we do it again next year. We donated a door prize of a book.

4. Update on volunteers for literature sales at Gopher State Roundup

We have 30+ more people signed up to help so far. Thanks. We could use another volunteer to help set up. All Volunteers have been called. The chair will seek out advice on selling literature. There are no Sunday volunteers. The literature table will be closed if there are no volunteers.

5. Update on calling groups to verify group information

The volunteer who took this on contacted a substantial number of groups and is still working on it.

6. Conference of the MN Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers June 5-6

This is an outreach possibility. It takes place on the St. Paul Campus of the U and would be an all day commitment. Should we take part?

Last year we were there one day and had many people stop by. What literature do we want to send and is there an entrance fee? We need volunteers to cover this. The chair will look into the fees on this. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that we pre-approve up to $100 for this event..

7. Hazelfest

This is Hazelden's recovery festival on August 2. They waived the cost of the booth and will allow volunteers in free. We will bring about $150 in Literature. The chair will go and others can go to help sell literature as well.

8. SPIG Inventory

This was tabled until next month pending more information.

9. Questions/Concerns

We have been asked to contribute books to a book drive organized at Inver Hills Community College. Books are intended for counselors in chemical dependency treatment clinics. Collections are being accepted until until May 20th. A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously that we donate 6 softcover copies of How Al-Anon Works. Groups and indivduals can donate also.

Reports

Chair

Intergroup needs to coordinate Friday dinner and Saturday Breakfast at Fellowship Weekend in the hospitality suite. Are we formally committed to this? The suite is shared with Minnesota South Area and Minneapolis Information Services.

Vice Chair

The position is open

Secretary

It was moved, seconded and unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the April meeting.

Treasurer

She reported income of $2,590 for the month and expenses were $3,606. Special expenses were the quarterly sales taxes and a once a year fee to the office building we rent from for tax sharing. We have over $5,000 in bills for literature to be paid for the extra Gopher State Roundup literature.

Assistant Treasurer

Financial details are a work in progress.

Newsletter

The editor reported $68 cost for the newsletter. Everyone says it looks great. The email list is at 100. We will keep sending in email addresses of people who would like to get the newslettter electronically.

Office Manager

There was a report of a flasher on May 11th in the office. The building security was called and there was no response. The chair will contact the building management.

This month we have office volunteers for every day! We still need home phone volunteers. To help with this service commitment one night a month or more call Minneapolis Information Services at 952-920-3961 to ask for instructions.

Website/Directory

The website is up-to-date

The meeting closed at 8:10 pm with the Al-Anon Declaration.

The next meeting will be June 10, 2014 at 7 pm at the Griggs Midway building.