October 27, 2024
ASC Chair Dennis D. opened the meet at 1:05pm with serenity prayer
12 Traditions read by Roy W.
12 Concepts read by Robert P.
Monthly Concept read by Bob B.
New GSRs: William Alt. GSR for CNA, David Alt. GSR for HPONA
Visitors: Butch
Clean Time Anniversaries: Roy W. 27yrs Oct. 1st, Bob B. 8yrs Oct 18th, and
Jesse J. 18mos Oct. 9th
Announcements: River Cities will be here next month to talk about capture the
flag
Roll Call and Reports
ASC Chair Dennis D.: Hello everyone . I was able to attend the task working
group this month. It’s going good Dennis M. will have a report on that. I was
also able to attend Region and will give a report on that during RCM 2 report.
ASC Vice Chair: OPEN
ASC Treasure Sara N.: 7th Tradition + 454.05
Literature Order + 813.45
Working Total = 3199.50
ASC Vice Treasure Bob B.: Talked to Terry W. about our web Coordinator 1n year
payment. He said that he is moving into a care home and to call him back in 3
weeks. He says he has about a year to a year and a half before meeting his
maker. Last year was $150.00 . We may need to find another website
coordinator. I talked to Sara N. about a yearly accounting.
ASC Secretary Natalie K.: No Report
ASC Literature Chair Kevin K.: Hello ASC Trusted Servants, My name is
Kevin K. and I am your current Literature Chair.
Good afternoon, everyone. Literature will be doing a complete inventory
over the next month. We will itemize everything we have on hand and start
letting this body know what we need to increase to successfully meet this
body’s needs. After last month’s controversy concerning backorders and
inventory status, I want to be clear about where I stand as Literature Chair.
I feel it is my responsibility to be transparent with the ASC body as a whole.
I feel the ASC should be a one stop shop for our members and group literature
needs. When anyone shows up here to place an order, we should be able to meet
it, apart from specialty items like tri-plate medallions and the like.
It was stated by a member last month that inventory and backorders were
common practice in Narcotics Anonymous and that in the 10 years I was absent
from our Area Service Body, members and groups waiting on literature or not
getting what they ordered when the order it was not that big of a deal. I want
to thank those who did not agree with this statement. Just because backorders
have been a common practice here and in other areas does not mean that it is
right. My intent is to try to eliminate the backorder issue with an
established, ASC body approved inventory to meet all our needs. We as
Literature can only do this if this body supports and agrees with resolving
backorder concerns. All the service we are putting into literature is so that
addict who still suffers who is using their last few dollars to get a basic
text, it works, stepping working guides, can get what they’re looking for when
they seek it. We have a responsibility as a body to fan the flame of desire,
not extinguish it.
GSR’s and members please double check your Literature order forms and orders
before you leave. Because our literature inventory is stored here, it is far
easier to correct any order mistakes here than having to wait a month to get
what you or your groups wanted.
One other significant change that will influence Literature and the
distribution of ASC Lit. orders, is the recent California ban on plastic bags
from grocery stores. As of 2026 our ability to get and use the shopping bags
to fill orders will be impacted. So with this decision being made we will be
asking monthly for members to donate any plastic shopping bags they have and
ask the groups to try and use the bags they receive their orders in for more
then one month, we will need your help, while seeking an alternative solution
to Literature hand out.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service, sincerely yours
Greater Butte Area Literature Chair, Kevin K.
ASC Vice Literature Chair Jesse J.: No Report
RCM 1 Gene T. absent Report given by Dennis D.: I attended this month and we
voted in the new NCCNA registration Chair Valerie. Voted in RCC Jessi F..
Motion to encumber $10,000 from $45,000 NAWS Donation to cover any potential
increase in regional meeting insurance premium. opposed. Motion to encumber
$4,000 from NAWS $45,000 donation for PR/H&I for equipment and Literature
upgrades. Passed. No RSC in November Dark Month, Next RSC December 12. Interim
Car/ Cat tabled tell next RSC.
RCM 2: OPEN
ASC Archivist Robert P.: Things are going good
ASC Activities Pam L.: $12 was donated to Area from the Oroville Halloween
event. We meet monthly on the Thursday before Area each month. Our next
meeting will be November 21st at 6pm at St. Nicholas Church in Paradise. Our
committee has grown quite a bit over this year, but there is always room for
more interest in being of service. Please join us at one of our meetings and
check it out. Our area donation is $25.26. We are currently coordinating our
New Year’s Eve event which will be held at 10 Concordia Lane in Oroville. The
door opens at 5pm and lasts until after midnight. There will be a recovery
speaker at 6pm who is JP with 39 years. Serving a roast beef dinner with all
the fixings. You are welcome to come. 2 comedians as guests from the Bay Area.
Photo area and music will help bring in the new year including a midnight
countdown. Ticket suggested donation: $25 a couple or single dinner & comedy
$15 or $10 for just dinner or $10 for just comedy all prices are suggested.
There will be a dessert contest. Anyone bringing a dessert will receive a
raffle ticket to win a free entry to TAC. Flyer will be completed soon &
between our committee members. We will drop flyers at as many meetings as we
can. I have some sign-up sheets with me to take to your meetings. First sign-
up sheet is for forming a subcommittee to create this area’s activities
guidelines. I also have sign-up sheets for a commitment to be of service for
one day. There is a sign-up sheet for helping decorate & set up for the New
Year’s event. The final sign-up is to help clean-up the New Year’s event.
ASC Public Relations Sedona: The stand down went well and was well attended.
Jail had another orientation but only 2 new members were allowed to go. All
other applications are still at a stand still. Considering redoing the
application process again. We currently go into the jail twice per month for
women and once per month for men. Several people stepped up to help out at the
Pallet Shelter meetings. We could always use more help. Lisa S. coordinates
facilities. Contact her if you can secretary a meeting at any rehab. The
Salvation Army needs a man to be of service on the 3rd Tuse. at 7pm.
ASC TAC Liaison Angie J: TAC Registration has been extended to Thursday to
accommodate travelers. We have an opportunity to host TAC in 2027. We have to
have our proposal in by the February TAC meeting because Lake county doesn’t
have the ability to host so we have an opportunity to put in a bid.
ASC Ride 4 Recovery Liaison Tracy H.: last meeting attended in September a
treasure was voted in and checks were going to be dispersed at the September
meeting. I will attend the November 3rd meeting to pick up and return the
check to Area treasure.
ASC Task working group Dennis M.:Meeting Called to Order: 1:40 PM, October 13,
2024
In Attendance:
● Dennis M. (Chair)
● Kevin K.
● Dennis D.
● Angie J.
● Jeremiah
Agenda:
- Report ASC September mtg
- Tasks
○ A. Continue Revision Process
○ B. Discussion
Tasks:
- Completed Section II Functions of the ASC
- Began Revisions Section III Operational Guidelines
Discussion:
Continuing the revision process, we recognized that there is no mention of or
description for the Archivist position under Section IIIA 2. As there is no
attached updated policy for this position, this body needs to address voting
participation. We request to have copies of subcommittee Guidelines for PR and
Activities, that we may coordinate Operational Guidelines with them.
Traditionally, the Archivist position was a part of PR, addressed by those
Guidelines, and not required to attend the ASC meeting. Also, we intend to
create the Administration position for a Policy Advisor to be added to Section
II A.
We are a continuing work in progress striving to incorporate language for CBDM
moving away from Robert’s Rules language, as much as possible, to mitigate
future confusion. We would also like to ask for guidance in your desire for
information from our committee in the revision release. Would the ASC like to
see recommended revision as we complete Sections or release in totality as one
document when completed. We appreciate all of your support and patience.
Thank you for allowing me to serve.
Dennis M.
GSR REPORTS
Chico Narcotics Anonymous Jerimiah K.: Sunday, Friday, and Saturday noon
meetings are open at Chico. Tuesday night’s speaker meeting will become a
closed meeting on jan.7, 2025, which means kids cannot attend. CNA has no
activities coming up. CNA voted yes towards using half of R4R donation for
GBANA literature restock.
Peace in the Pines (in person) Brandi S.: Meeting is a step working guide
study. It’s an awesome meeting.
Peace in the Pines Women’s (online) Carolyn P.: After our elections we have a
new secretary starting in November. Could always use some hosts to help run
the zoom. Still an amazing meeting with an amazing message of hope.
It Works How and Why Realeen A.: This meeting is well attended and a good
place to study our It Works How and Why.
Spiritual Reality: OPEN/Absent
Foothill NA Roy W.: We like our new location. Meeting is going well. Always
need support.
HPONA Karissa M.: Absent David alt GSR gave a report. Meeting is going well.
Members Only Julia K.: Our meetings continue to go well and attendance appears
to be back on the rise. We had a new secretary for a few weeks, when he
stepped down a member of the group was voted in. We have a rotating format
with a speaker on the last wednesday of the month.
Hope On The Hill Jasmine B.: Absent Brandi S. gave report, Meetings are steady
at 5-10 people, we do have 3 or so newcomers coming to most meetings. Saturday
is a Guiding Principles book study, Friday at 7pm is a living clean/ IP
meeting and Friday at noon is a JFT/SPAD meeting.
Bidwell Group Tracy H.: Newcomer heavy meeting with consistent attendance.
Rotating format Tuesdays are JFT and the First Fri. Basic Text step study,
Second Fri. Basic Text traditions study, Third Fri.Secretaries choice, and
Fourth Fri. Speaker Meeting. Could always use support.
Home Sweet Home Satrina W.: ABSENT
Paradise Monday Night Tiffy S.: Hi Family! The paradise monday night meeting
is going very well! Average attendance has been 25-30+ people. “NibbleNight”
is the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7pm. This month we had 35 people attend
nibble night. Our business meeting is also the 3rd Monday of the month. Our
group is asking the ASC treasure for a detailed itemized accounting of our
monthly budget, income, and expenses. Thank you for allowing me to be of
service.
Tuesday Paradise Book Mike H.: We study the book just started last week with
the page symbol.
Quincy: OPEN/ABSENT
Dismissed to Break at 2:10pm
Meeting called back to order at 2:25pm with serenity prayer
Minutes approved with Amendments
OLD BUSINESS
Open Positions: ASC Vice Chair and RCM 2
OPEN FORUM
Treasure budget: We need clarity with our budget or if changes need to be made
to help out other areas of the Area where that money could be used better. A
suggestion was made that our Operating and prudent reserve should be switched.
Operating budget would be set at $1,500 and Prudent Reserve would be set at
$3,000. Treasure and Vice treasure were asked to get together and create a
budget for next month.
Take back to groups: Should we put together a bid for TAC 2027. Bid needs to
be ready by February 2025 should we set up a task working group to get that
bid prepared?
Should we officially make Archivist as a Role in our revision of guidelines,
or4 just a position working alongside PR?
Straw poll was made in favor of Archivist being a position without a vote.
Should we add a Role for Policy Advisor in our guidelines?
We would need this position to help with consensus based decision making and
to help keep track of policy records.
Straw poll was an unclear vote and tabled till next Area meeting.
Proposal: Half of the Ride For Recovery Donation will go towards GBANA
literature stock. Chico NA voted yes to this at our last business meeting.
Vote was called and the proposal was approved with unanimous consent.
Straw poll was called for Kevin K to use $325.00 for literature order all
voted in favor.