BADGERLAND AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE OF
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
MINUTES FOR: June 12TH, 2022 Location
Goodman Community Center - 214 Waubesa Street, Madison, WI, 53704 & ZOOM
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
BADGERLAND AREA
SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
• CALL TO ORDER 12:06 PM Colleen called the meeting to order with a moment of silence followed by: serenity prayer by All servant workers prayer by All Reading of Sixth Concept by Mike R.
• OFFICERS ROLE CALL
• SUBCOMMITTEE / AD HOC ROLL CALL
Facilitator A (Josie B.) Facilitator B (Colleen O.) Secretary (Marc M.) Alt. Secretary (VACANT) Treasurer (Greg W.) Alt. Treasurer (VACANT) RCM (Marshall C.) Alt. RCM (VACANT)
Activities (Sherri L.) Additional Needs (VACANT) H&I Co-Chair (Absent) Literature (VACANT) Fellowship Development (Absent) Policy and Procedure (Jane W.) PR (Mark S.) Website (Jane W.)
• MAY MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY • SPECIAL BUSINESS/REQUEST FOR SPECIAL OR TIME SENSITIVE TOPICS • How are groups supporting one another? • Different format concerning group reports during meeting. • BASC completing area inventory • Request that P.O. Box be renewed.
• HOMEGROUP ROLE CALL 5 Door Recovery
Absent
New Beginnings
A Spiritual Awakening
Marc S.
Men’s Club Step Meeting
Cameron
The Home Group
Carl R.
Ain’t No Gram Like the Program
Absent
Monroe Just for Today
Absent
The Morning Sky
John D.
Easy Does it... But Do It!
Absent
Evansville Saturday Night
Absent
More Will Be Revealed
Absent
The Supper Club
Absent
Get Your NA Fix
Absent
Triple NA
Absent
Here’s How
Absent
It’s Not Me, It’s We
Mitch
Nameless Monday
Bethany J.
Marshall C.
The Group
Marc M.
Principles & Popsicle Sticks
Absent
Vilas Park Shelter
Absent
Serenity, Courage & Wisdom Group
Absent
We Can
Absent
Absent
When at the End of the Rainbow
Absent
When at the End of the Road
Absent
Janesville Willingness Group
Absent
Solutions + A Pot of Coffee
Keep It Simple on Saturday
Absent
Spaight St. Speakers
Let It Out
Absent
SWAG
Absent
Women in Recovery
Life on Life’s Terms
Mike D.
The Breakfast Club
Absent
Worldwide NA Group
Brandon L.
Elizabeth S. Carl R.
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BADGERLAND AREA
SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
• TRUSTED SERVANT REPORTS See Attached
• SUBCOMMITTEE/AD HOC REPORTS See Attached
• GSR REPORTS GROUP NAME: 5 Door Recovery TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: Here’s How TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: A Spiritual Awakening TRUSTED SERVANT: Elisia W. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: It’s Not Me, It’s We TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Ain’t No Gram Like the Program TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: Janesville Willingness Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Easy Does it... But Do It! TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: Keep It Simple on Saturday TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED
REPORT: Nothing to Report
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Evansville Saturday Night TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: Let It Out TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Get Your NA Fix TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: REPORT: Nothing to Report
AMOUNT DONATED:
AMOUNT DONATED:
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SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
• GSR REPORTS...CONTINUED GROUP NAME: Life on Life’s Terms TRUSTED SERVANT: Michael D. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 8 AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: Nameless Monday TRUSTED SERVANT: Marshall C. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 12.5
REPORT: Format is reading of an Informational Pamphlet on the first Tuesday of the month and a Step or Topic meeting otherwise. Please note: Face masks or completed COVID vaccination is now SUGGESTED, not required, for face-to-face attendance. We have a number of attendees with long term clean time but not many newcomers. The group continues to address methods to attract newcomers and allow us to better carry our message.
REPORT: No changes to places or format - August 29 Poke the Bear and S’more
AMOUNT DONATED: $71
GROUP NAME: Principles & Popsicle Sticks TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: New Beginnings TRUSTED SERVANT: Bethany J. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 10
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: No Changes
GROUP NAME: Serenity, Courage & Wisdom Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 5 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to report at this time
GROUP NAME: Men’s Club Step Meeting TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED:
GROUP NAME: Solution + A Pot of Coffee TRUSTED SERVANT: Todd S. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 5 AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
REPORT: No major issues.
GROUP NAME: Monroe Just for Today TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: More Will Be Revealed TRUSTED SERVANT: Jennifer M. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 9 AMOUNT DONATED: $10 REPORT: We are continuing our Hybrid format and that is still going good. We average about 5 online. We are still reading out of the basic text, we are into the stories. We will also be having a pizza party during unity week, more details to follow. A reminder we are hosting a Serenity Cafe on Saturday October 1. The meeting is doing well. In loving service, Jennifer M.
GROUP NAME: Spaight St. Speakers TRUSTED SERVANT: Brandon L. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: SWAG TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 8
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report GROUP NAME: The Breakfast Club TRUSTED SERVANT: Richard G. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
BADGERLAND AREA
SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
• GSR REPORTS...CONTINUED GROUP NAME: The Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Marc M. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 14
AMOUNT DONATED: $40
GROUP NAME: Vilas Park Shelter TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
REPORT: Nothing new to report.
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: The Home Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Rob D. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 7
GROUP NAME: We can TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Sunday night meeting has changed to 6 pm - The home group picnic is August 13th at big hills park in Beloit starts at 11 am flyer will be posted on badgerland website GROUP NAME: The Morning Sky TRUSTED SERVANT: John DeB AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 7
AMOUNT DONATED: $20
REPORT: Meetings continue at St Mark’s Lutheran, on the lower level, Saturday mornings at 9 am. Very little virtual attendance, but in-person remains steady
AMOUNT DONATED:
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report GROUP NAME: When at the End of the Rainbow TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing to Report GROUP NAME: Women in Recovery TRUSTED SERVANT: Elizabeth AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: 18 AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing new to report.
GROUP NAME: The Supper Club TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
GROUP NAME: Worldwide NA Group TRUSTED SERVANT: Carl R. AVERAGE ATTENDENCE: AMOUNT DONATED: REPORT: Nothing new to report.
GROUP NAME: Triple NA TRUSTED SERVANT: Absent AVERAGE ATTENDENCE:
AMOUNT DONATED:
REPORT: Nothing to Report
• TOPIC BOARD
• Discussion on how we are supporting each other. Attending each other’s events, spreading the word of recovery...etc. • Brandon L. suggested that we do an area inventory. Group agreed and will be formatted in July meeting. • Discussed new format concerning GSR Reports. Not going to read them at the next meeting, but will be handed out by the Secretary. • Request for P.O. Box renewal approved.
• MOTION TO CLOSE 2:16 PM
• Motion to close • Meeting closed at 2:17 PM
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
BADGERLAND AREA
SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
Facilitator A Report June 12, 2022 Nothing to Report
BASC Report for Secretary Marc M. June 12, 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 and had some interesting correspondence . In Loving Service, Marc M
RCM Report June 12, 2022 Nothing to bring back to groups at this time. Request that H&I & PR connect with Regioanl PR
Policy and Procedures Report June 12, 2022 Nothing to report. Next meeting will be determined by Area activity.
PR Report June 12, 2022 Nothing to Report
Website Report June 12, 2022 Removed link to PayPal from Website. Ask that any event Flyers and subcommittee meeting notices be emailed to jmwenzel@charter.net. They will be posted on the Badgerland NA website calendar.
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SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
BADGERLAND AREA
BASC Treasurer report for May 2022 June 12, 2022 BASC Treasurer report for May 2022. Prior Balance:
$4,554.57
Current Balance:
$4,444.12
Available Balance (Balance - Prudent Reserve):
$3,144.12
Prudent Reserve:
$1,300.00
Amount in bank account on 6/10/22 $4,444.12 Outstanding checks on 6/10/22
$0.00
Expenses Amount From
Date
Check # Check Cashed?
H & I Literature
$203.16 Orders in Dec 21 and Feb 22 5/19/2022
3276 yes
Zoom - Crystal
$67.12 Zoom Account - Last payment 5/23/2022
3277 yes
WIFFNAC - Brandon $75.00 WIFFNAC - expenses
5/20/2022
3278 yes
Jane - zoom
$189.72 Jane - Zoom
5/16/2022
3279 yes
Total Expenses
$535.00
Income Amount From Date Literature Income
$220.00 Cash 5/16/2022
7th tradition - BASC
$24.00 Cash 5/16/2022
Meetings - Donations
$65.00 Cash 5/16/2022
paypal donations - final $115.55 Total Income
5/25/2022
$424.55
We will make a donation to world and region this month (will show on next report), and will be for the months of March, April, May. Paypal wrapping up is going well. I issued two refunds, and am unclear on how Paypal will process that. If the fee comes out of the badgerland na bank account, I will make a deposit of
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BADGERLAND AREA
SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
Activities Report June 12, 2022
Game Night: Attendance: 14 // Cash out: $56.34 // Cash in: $15 Sold sodas at Nameless event: Cash in: $46.75 Next events: Saturday June 25th, WSNAC Awareness event - WIFFNAC* Swan Creek Park, Fitchburg, WI | 2pm-8pm | Food, fellowship, speaker & wiffle ball Saturday July 16h, Pool Party* Cross Plains Pool, Cross Plains, Wi | 4pm-10pm | Food, fellowship, pool party, speaker mtg Saturday Aug, 6th, Game Night Details TBD *Please take a flyer back to your group Total Money in: $61.75 Need check written for a total of: $527.38 Payout includes: +$10 for space rental for activities sub-committee meetings +$56.34 reimbursement to Leslie N for purchase of snacks for game night +$132.79 reimbursement to Charles G for labor day campsite rental +$150.00 reimbursement to Brandon L for pool rental +$225 remaining budget of WIFFNAC event (to purchase food, beverages, etc) -$46.75 taken in from Game Night / Nameless event -------------$527.38 Love & Service, Shari L
Additional Needs Report June 12, 2022 Nothing to Report
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BADGERLAND AREA
SERVICE COMMITTEE June 12 th, 2022 - Minutes
H&I Report June 12, 2022 Badgerland H&I has resumed in person meetings in Dane county. Two women’s & two men’s meetings are currently being held weekly. Unfortunately we have had to cancel several meetings due to lack of volunteers stepping up. Oakhill Correctional continues to have it’s in person once a week meeting. Both Jefferson County &Rock county Jails are in the process of resuming in person meetings. New volunteers in these counties are being processed but at this time there is no set date in person meetings will begin. H&I will hold it’s Quarterly meeting on Saturday June 25th, ‘22 11am-2pm. Posting will be made on Badgerland Activities page & the H&I page on FaceBook. In loving service Ruth & Richard
Literature Report June 12, 2022 Nothing to Report
Fellowship Development Report June 12, 2022 I am sorry I cannot be there today. I fell 2 weeks ago and had surgery this past Friday on my shoulder. Here is my report. Effective as of right now, if you want to volunteer at New Start you need to go through Meriter’s volunteer program to get registered with them. i am in the process of doing that. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I am available by phone. I have now turned over updated information the phone list to the person who updating them for me and then will be sent to the printer for distribution at August Area. In Loving service, Jennifer M.