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MI2020 Meeting Notes

MI2020 Meeting Notes – June 2018

Hello!

We had an exciting and important meeting last Monday!  Some excellent decisions were made to guide this movement toward a possible Marin Fellowship Intergroup by 2020.
SUMMARY OF THE JUNE 4TH MEETING
Present:  Rich S. Charles P, Cathy P, Scott M, Bill L, Tom B, Rosie C, Jon O, Shurray M, Pat P
Planned Absences:  Jennifer K, Kristin Y, Maryellen O
  • aamarin.org has become an excellent source for Marin already.  Be sure to refer people to it for info about MI 2020 or Marin AA.
  • The paper-work for creating a non-profit corporation is almost completed.  We will have it ready to send in, if Marin Groups decide they want this Intergroup.
  • We had considered hosting ice cream socials in parks this summer to inform members about MI 2020.  However, we decided that it is better just to go ahead and complete the Proposal and begin presenting to Group Steering Committees in July.
  • The focus will be a five minute sharing; a clear plan, with some history, but mostly an emphasis on the benefits for Marin AA and the developmental phases.  We will also be presenting at Unity Day October 20th.
  • I am pleased to share that Quitting Time has become the first group to commit to MI 2020; ie. to support our growing effort to communicate with the Marin fellowship!
  • If you are interested in all this (I think it’s very exciting myself!) see if you can come to the July 2nd meeting at the Alano Club at 7:00.  Even if you can’t make that, this is a good time to see if your home group Steering Committee would like to have a brief presentation.

In service to Marin Fellowship with you,

Pat P for MI 2020

MI2020 Meeting Notes

MI2020 Meeting Notes – May 2018

Hello AA members excited about Marin Intergroup 2020!

We had a lively meeting May 7th with lots to discuss:
The aamarin.org website had over 700 hits last month!  Keep spreading the word about it.
We will be adding a page for District 10 announcements and for each Service Committee
Rich is also working on a way for individuals to contribute to the MI 2020 work through the website.
We have decided that the first priority for our Marin Intergroup will be to build fellowship, through monthly meetings at a church or other place and many fun activities.
We’ve created a tree banner for groups to become a part of – as Founding members.  They’ll be added as leaves on the tree. As more and more groups become involved, we will down the road begin to create a Central Office. Until then, MI 2020 Founding groups can still use the SF bookstore and central office as needed.
A committee is drafting the paperwork for becoming a non-profit when Marin AA groups have decided.
This summer we’ll hold ice cream socials in parks around Marin to inform the groups in each area.
More to follow!
In service with you,
Pat P
for MI 2020
MI2020 Meeting Notes

MI2020 Meeting Notes – March 2018

Present:  Rich S, Charles P, Kristin Y, Liz A, Jennifer K, Scott M, Matt A, Pat P
Planned Absences: Cathy P, Bill L, Maryellen O, Carolyn M, Anil K
We approved changes made by Rich S to the aamarin.org website, which focus significantly on providing information and encouragement to the still suffering alcoholic.  Up to date meeting information is also provided and it will go public soon. Matt, Charles and Rich will continue to develop the site with multiple interactive pages to be included.
Liz A provided information about three affordable, east central San Rafael spaces with ample parking available this month.  She is keeping an ongoing record for documentation when needed.
It was agreed that MI 202O Working Groups will get together at the Aroma Cafe to do research and planning in between the monthly 1st Monday meetings.  If you would like to participate in this process contact Pat P.
Other planning regarding preparation for becoming a non-profit was shared by members who attended the Cal Non-profit webinar last week.
Next meeting:  Mon. April 2nd 7-8:00 Alano Club

 

MI2020 Meeting Notes

MI2020 Meeting Notes – April 2018

Marin Intergroup 2020 Notes
Meeting of April 2, 2018
Serenity Prayer
Present:  Jennifer K, Charles P, Pat P
Planned Absences: Liz A, Kristin Y, Bill L, Rich S.
Old Business:
Reserving Name
We have successfully reserved the name Marin Intergroup as approved at the last meeting.  It is reserved until 5/18/18, after which time it likely will still be available.  Cost was $10.00
Working Groups of MI 2020
People met together on 3 occasions since the last meeting:  3/14, 3/21 and 3/29. Rather than planning on specific times to work together, we will arrange times & places as needed. Ideas developed during the month will be carried over for approval at the May meeting, since so few people were present.
Properties available to lease for a Fellowship Hall this month
Liz A researched possible sites in Greenbrae/Larkspur, Terra Linda/San Rafael and Corte Madera.
New Business:
aamarin.org posted on area website
Charles suggested we check with Area 06 to see if our website could be posted in their website in order to make Marin info  more available to the enquiring area AA members
A Tribute Page on our website
Charles suggested we create a Tribute page to previous supporters of Marin Intergroup 2020 who have passed on; e.g. Harriet Kirkland, Tom Roughley
District 10 page on the website
Pat asked if it is time to offer District 10 a page on aamarin.org for posting any district business or announcements.  Links to Service Committees could be included.
MI 2020 at Unity Day
We are considering to what extent MI 2020 might appropriately offer information about the proposed Intergroup at Unity Day; e.g. a narrated power-point presentation.
Founding Member Banner
Jennifer shared an idea for a fabric banner to take to groups which would allow them to easily see which groups are already supporting a Marin Intergroup, and also entice Groups to step forward to become involved as Founding Members.
Website Business Cards
Pat shared wonderful business cards, from the East Bay Intergroup, which provide the website address and say only:  “If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours.”
7th Tradition
Previous Balance:  $57.00 Donations:  $10.00 New Balance:  $67.00
Responsibility Statement
I am responsible.  When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there.  And for that I am responsible!