BADGERLAND AREA SERVICE COMMITTEEOF NARCOTICSAugustMINUTESANONYMOUSFOR:14TH,2022Location Goodman Community Center - 214 Waubesa Street, Madison, WI, 53704 & ZOOM
• CALL TO ORDER 12:00 PM Josie called the meeting to order with a moment of silence followed by: serenity prayer by All servant workers prayer by All Reading of Eighth Concept by Marshall C.
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5 Door Recovery Absent A Spiritual Awakening Marc S. Ain’t No Gram Like the Program Russ Easy Does it... But Do It! Absent Evansville Saturday Night Absent Get Your NA Fix Greg Here’s How Absent It’s Not Me, It’s We Absent Janesville Willingness Group Absent Keep It Simple on Saturday Absent Let It Out Scott Life on Life’s Terms Absent Men’s Club Step Meeting Cameron Monroe Just for Today Absent More Will Be Revealed Jennifer M. Nameless Monday Marshall New Beginnings Bethany J. Principles & Popsicle Sticks Absent Serenity, Courage & Wisdom Group Absent Solutions + A Pot of Coffee Absent Spaight St. Speakers Brandon L. SWAG Greg The Breakfast Club Richard G. The Group Marc M. The Home Group Carl R. The Morning Sky Paul A. The Supper Club Absent Triple NA Absent Vilas Park Shelter Absent We Can Absent When at the End of the Rainbow Absent When at the End of the Road Absent Women in Recovery Absent Worldwide NA Group Absent 14 th , 2022 - Minutes CALL Facilitator A (Josie B.) Facilitator B (Colleen O.) Secretary (Marc M.) Alt. Secretary (VACANT) Treasurer (Greg W.) Alt. Treasurer (VACANT) RCM (Marshall) Alt. RCM (VACANT) SUBCOMMITTEE / AD HOC ROLL CALL Activities (Sherri L.) Additional Needs (VACANT) H&I Co-Chair (Richard G.) Literature (VACANT - Jane) Fellowship Development (Jennifer M.) Policy and Procedure (Jane W.) PR (Mark S.) Website (Jane W.)
BADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS • OFFICERS ROLE
• JULY MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY • SPECIAL BUSINESS/REQUEST FOR SPECIAL OR TIME SENSITIVE TOPICS • None • HOMEGROUP ROLE CALL
SERVICE COMMITTEE August
GROUP NAME: A Spiritual Awakening TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: 0 REPORT: No changes GROUP NAME: Easy Does it... But Do It!
GROUP NAME: Evansville Saturday Night TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Get Your NA Fix TRUSTED SERVANT: Greg M. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 8 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Meeting is doing well GROUP NAME: It’s Not Me, It’s We TRUSTED SERVANT: Mitch A. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 30 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report - 3rd Anual Speak-A-Thon/ 8-20-22 from Noon-10pm GROUP NAME: Janesville Willingness Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report GROUP NAME: Keep It Simple on Saturday TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED REPORT: Nothing to Report GROUP NAME: Let It Out TRUSTED SERVANT: Scott AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: 5 Door Recovery TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
• TRUSTED SERVANT REPORTS See Attached • SUBCOMMITTEE/AD HOC REPORTS See Attached • GSR REPORTS SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
GROUP NAME: Life on Life’s Terms TRUSTED SERVANT: Michael D. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 8 AMOUNT DONATED: $20 REPORT: A decision was made at the group’s last business meeting for Michael D. to assume the duties of GSR and Ren R. to become the GSRa. Please note that our meeting info on the Area website still needs updating. The added note should read “Completed COVID vaccination or face mask recommended for face-to-face attendance”. PLEASE REMOVE the note that reads “Completed COVID vaccination status or face masks required for face-to-face attendance”. Format remains the same. Thanks for your attention
GROUP NAME: Here’s How TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Ain’t No Gram Like the Program TRUSTED SERVANT: Russ AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 6 AMOUNT DONATED: $20 REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Solution + A Pot of Coffee TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: GROUPREPORT:NAME: Spaight St. Speakers TRUSTED SERVANT: Brandon L. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS • GSR
GROUP NAME: The Breakfast Club TRUSTED SERVANT: Richard G. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 20 AMOUNT DONATED: $40 REPORT: We are a spiritual principles meeting. Each week a member selects a spiritual principle for the group to discuss. The Breakfast Club also gives free literature to it’s members and simply asks that they “give what they can” or accept the literature as a “gift from us”. Masks must be worn upon entering the Goodman Center and worn when using the facilities and are optional in the meeting itself.
New Beginnings
GROUP NAME: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to report at this time
GROUPREPORTS...CONTINUEDNAME:
GROUP NAME: Nameless Monday TRUSTED SERVANT: Marshall C. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 10 AMOUNT DONATED: $53
GROUP NAME: Men’s Club Step Meeting TRUSTED SERVANT: Cameron S.
TRUSTED SERVANT: Bethany J.
AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 7 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: SWAG TRUSTED SERVANT: Greg M. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 6 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Meeting is doing well.
AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 6 AMOUNT DONATED: $25
GROUP NAME: The Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Marc M. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 16 AMOUNT DONATED: $40 REPORT: No Changes // All Meetings are Open Topic.GROUP NAME: Principles & Popsicle Sticks TRUSTED SERVANT: Greg M. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 6 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Meeting is doing well.
AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 8 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Meeting going well. Still reading out of the basic text. In loving service, Jennifer M.
GROUP NAME: The Home Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Carl R. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 6 AMOUNT DONATED: $59.71 REPORT: We closed the wensday virtual meeting
REPORT: No changes - S’mores and poke the bear meeting last Monday of this month
GROUP NAME: More Will Be Revealed
REPORT: The Thursday night meeting is closed we are only having a meeting on Monday nights. GROUP NAME: Monroe Just for Today TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
TRUSTED SERVANT: Jennifer M.
GROUP NAME: Vilas Park Shelter TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
August 14 th , 2022
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
GROUPREPORTS...CONTINUEDNAME: The Morning Sky TRUSTED SERVANT: Paul A.
GROUP NAME: The Supper Club TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
MinutesBADGERLAND
• TOPICAREABOARDINVENTORY
GROUP NAME: Triple NA TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
Topic for Discussion: How well has the area committee done this year at serving the groups, and how can it better serve them in the coming year? Facilitator: Marc M.
• Public information presentations to schools and community groups, mailings to addiction treatment professionals, meeting notices in newspapers, and public service announcements on local radio and television stations can help direct people to NA.
• Social activities can help addicts feel more comfortable in their local NA community and increase unity and camaraderie among area members.
GROUP NAME: When at the End of the Rainbow TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Worldwide NA Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to report.
• GSR
AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 28 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Meeting is no longer virtual
GROUP NAME: We Can TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Women in Recovery TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to report.
1.Questions:Whatservices does Badgerland area currently provide to groups?
• Directories showing where and when NA groups in the area hold their recovery meetings can help addicts and others find nearby meetings being conducted at times convenient to them.
• A ready supply of NA books and pamphlets can make it easier for groups to stock their literature tables.
• NA panel presentations at addiction treatment centers and correctional facilities can reach addicts particularly in need of what we have to offer.
• Provides website with current information on meetings and activities.
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8. How well is a sense of unity fostered within the area service body? Poor 9. How positively is a sense of unity shown within local groups? Poor 10. What is the area’s experience with trusted servants? Adequate 11. How well has the area fostered the willingness of the local fellowship to volunteer for service positions? Poor How well does the area practice continuity and rotation? Adequate 13. How well does the area function in maintaining a full complement of trusted servants, with no open commitments? Poor 14. How fully does the area create an environment where the conscience of the body guides the decisions and direction of the area? Adequate TO CLOSE 2:15 PM to close closed at 2:16 PM
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7. How completely does the area provide opportunities for communication about committee concerns to the local members and groups? Adequate
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1. How well does the area communicate with local groups? Adequate How well does the area respond to the needs of local groups? Adequate How well is the area managing its donations and area treasury? Good How effectively does the area demonstrate responsibility and accountability? Adequate How fully does the area train and support members who serve on the area service committee? Good How well does the area service committee foster an atmosphere of courtesy and mutual respect? Adequate
• Meeting
SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS INVENTORY CONTINUED...
• MOTION
BASC Report for Secretary Marc M.
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Facilitator
The inventory we will be doing on Sunday will focus on: How well has the Badgerland area committee done this year at serving the groups, and how can it better serve them in the coming year?
In preparation for the meeting we came up with a list of services Badgerland currently provides groups:PhoneWebsitelists(up-to-date meeting list)
August 14, 2022
Hey Everyone, Thanks everyone for getting me your reports in a timely fashion. In May we created a few docs for different committees. The PO Box was checked.
Access to Zoom Meetings Meeting
LiteratureActivitiesFunctionslists
I wanted to thank those of you who attended the Policy & Procedure meeting last Sunday. Our task was to come up with a format for the August Badgerland Area Inventory meeting.
SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
The following was decided at that meeting:
At the Sunday BASC Area inventory meeting this list will be reviewed and completed. A list of inven tory questions will be presented for discussion. Marc M. will facilitate.
August 14, 2022
July 10, 2022
Policy and Procedures Report
August
RCM Report
We did the spiritual inventory and will finish finding action for inventory at next region.
In Loving Service, Marc M A Report 14, 2022 to Report
REGIONAL NOTES—none at this time With the meetings starting to open-up please be sure to inform PR of any meeting changes. The next Public Relations subcommittee meeting will be held on Sunday October 9th2022 at 11:00am on ThanksVirtuality.for letting me be of service, Mark S.
August
EVENTS: There will 3 events that the Public Relations subcommittee will be working with this summer and fall…A. Overdose Awareness Walk in Beloit at Riverside Park from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Overdose Awareness Day, Wednesday, August 31st 2022. B. Rally for Recovery put the on the Voices for Recovery at the State Capitol building in Madison during Saturday market from 11am to 3pm on Saturday September 10th, 2022. C. Rock for Recovery at the Craig Center at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Janesville from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday October 12th , 2022, Our subcommittee will be setting up a table with a blue table cloth complete with NA books, Booklets & IPs and talking to the public about our proven program of recovery of NA at each of these events.
SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
1. BUS SIGNS: Our committee determined that we needed to have 20 replacement signs instead of only the 10 signs that were originally planned because of the fact the new Regional helpline number was implemented and launched much earlier then we thought it was going to be, so we decided that the new number needs to be seen as soon as possible on all of our P.R, objects including aforementioned bus signs. We are asking This Area for an extra $225 to added to our budget to pay for the 10 extra signs. Motion passed.
Website Report August 14, 2022 Nothing to Report
Public Relations Subcommittee Report 14, 2022
Chairperson report: Mark S. We will have eight meetings this year to discuss various aspects of Public Relations of NA in the Badgerland Area. We will be meeting on these months: February, April, May, July August, October, & November The PR subcommittee meetings to be held virtually on the Zoom link provided on the Badgerland website on the day BASC meeting occurs at 11:00am.The remaining PR meetings will be held virtually after this meeting. Come join us on October 9th.
2. BUSINESS CARDS: The committee had originally purchased 2000 business cards with new Regional helpline number on it and 2 QR codes on the back, one for the Badgerland Area website and the other one for the Wisconsin Region website for a total of $67.52. We are asking the Area for an extra at least $85,04 be added to our budget to pay for a purchase of additional 2000 business cards with the new Helpline number and 2 new QR codes for an additional event taking the place in Beloit at the end of August.
Meeting Donation Home Group Beloit Rob D $62.00 Cash Deposit 7/13/2022 Personal Donation Brenda $5.00 Zelle 7/12/2022
Amount From Date Check # Check Cashed?
BASC Treasurer report for July 2022 August 14, 2022 SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Prior Balance: $3,757.82 Current Balance: $3,997.31 Available Balance (Balance Prudent Reserve): $2,697.31 Prudent Reserve: $1,300.00 Amount in bank account on 8/7/22 $4292.31
Outstanding checks on 8/7/22 $0.00 Expenses Amount From Date Check # Check Cashed?
Meeting Donations at area $158.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
Prior Balance: $3,757.82
Greg Paypal reimbursement $0.76 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
H&I Order $209.62 Ordered 6/19 8/1/2022 3286 yes Activities $200.00 7/20/2022 3287 Yes Total Expenses $409.62 Income Amount From Date
Prudent Reserve: $1,300.00 Amount in bank account on 8/7/22 $4292.31
Literature Income $42.10 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Meeting Donation $158.25 Cash Deposit 6/13/2022 Meeting Donation $15.00 Cash Deposit 7/6/2022
BASC 7th tradition $20.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Activities $188.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
Greg Paypal reimbursement $0.76 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Meeting Donation Home Group Beloit Rob D $62.00 Cash Deposit 7/13/2022
Amount From Date Check # Check Cashed? H&I Order $209.62 Ordered 6/19 8/1/2022 3286 yes Activities $200.00 7/20/2022 3287 Yes Total Expenses $409.62 Income Amount From Date Literature Income $42.10 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Meeting Donation $158.25 Cash Deposit 6/13/2022 Meeting Donation $15.00 Cash Deposit 7/6/2022
Current Balance: $3,997.31
Meeting Donation $158.25 Cash Deposit 6/13/2022 Meeting Donation $15.00 Cash Deposit 7/6/2022
Total Income $649.11 Balance does not equal what's in the bank account on 8/7/22 due to groups making deposits that will be accounted for on the August report. Thanks for letting me be of service, Greg
Outstanding checks on 8/7/22 $0.00 Expenses
PersonalGregDonation - Brenda $5.00 Zelle 7/12/2022
Total Income $649.11 Balance does not equal what's in the bank account on 8/7/22 due to groups making deposits that will be accounted for on the August report. Thanks for letting me be of service,
Meeting Donation Home Group Beloit Rob D $62.00 Cash Deposit 7/13/2022
H&I Order $209.62 Ordered 6/19 8/1/2022 3286 yes Activities $200.00 7/20/2022 3287 Yes Total Expenses $409.62 Income Amount From Date
Available Balance (Balance Prudent Reserve): $2,697.31
Literature Income $42.10 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
BASC Treasurer report for July 2022 Prior Balance: $3,757.82 Current Balance: $3,997.31 Available Balance (Balance Prudent Reserve): $2,697.31 Prudent Reserve: $1,300.00 Amount in bank account on 8/7/22 $4292.31 Outstanding checks on 8/7/22 $0.00 Expenses
BASC Treasurer report for July 2022
BASC 7th tradition $20.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Activities $188.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
BASC Treasurer report for July 2022
BASC 7th tradition $20.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Activities $188.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022 Meeting Donations at area $158.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
Meeting Donations at area $158.00 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
Greg Paypal reimbursement $0.76 Cash Deposit 408.86 7/14/2022
Activities Report August 14, 2022
SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Additional Needs Report August 14, 2022 Nothing to Report
UPCOMING EVENTS: Badgerland Unity Campout: 9/2/22-9/5/22
$15 to camp for the weekend / $5 for the day Wiffle Ball tournament Saturday afternoon; 2 meetings daily
Looking for groups to host meetings: Fri pm / Sat Noon / Sun Noon / Sun PM / Mon AM
*Please take a flyer and distribute at your groups Game Night III - November, 2022 - Proposing Evansville Saturday Night meeting
Activiites to provide meal: Saturday breakfast; Sunday dinner
WEBSITE: Can we please get the following events added to the area calendar: Campout Halloween9/2-9/5Dance 10/29 Badgerland Family Holiday: 12/24-12/25 NYE Ball: 12/31/22 FUNDS: Coming Proposing:in: - remaining Campout budget of: $165 - NEW Cooler purchase: + $65 [take from unspent WIFFNAC budget] TOTAL: $230 Love & Service, Shari L
Pool Party - 7/16/22: Attendance: 34 members Expenses: Donations:$250$193 Game Night II: 8/6/22 Attendance: 20 Donations:Expenses:
In Loving service, Jennifer M.
The last month has been an extremely busy time for Badgerland H&I. We happy to announce we have a new Co-Chair pending induction on Aug. 14th, ‘22. Dani Miller will attend the next Area meeting and be voted in. She brings experience and dedication to this position and we are fortunate to have her as a new face of recovery in our community. The Dane County jails remain open to in person meetings as does Oakhill Correctional Institution with new applicants filing their vetting process papers. Both Rock & Jefferson Counties are actively seeking volunteers to get their in person programs up and running. After nearing two years in the planning the Sauk County Jail is ready to launch virtual NA meetings with Madison volunteers beginning in September.
August 14, 2022
In loving service Richard G. Literature Report August 14, 2022
The New phone list and meeting list are now out. Please take only what you need so all can have some. I am now an official Volunteer for Meriter Hospital. I now can go into new start and share the message of NA. The process was easy, and it just take about a month or so to complete, If you would like to know what the process is and how to start it, I would love to tell you how. I am working on getting fun with Flags for our area started, still gathering information.
SERVICE COMMITTEE August 14 th , 2022 - MinutesBADGERLAND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS H&I Report
Nothing to Report Fellowship Development Report August 14, 2022