A Word From Our Co-District Committee Members

Here is the overview of the district meeting and things coming up in the Area:

From the District:

We discussed the fully funded budget.  Some members felt that we should make changes to this process as the current process requires us to guess at our incoming funds in December.  Suggestions included basing the budget on November’s numbers or passing the budget in January.  Further discussion to come.

The District’s checking account was hacked.  Thankfully we did not lose any money but the account is currently frozen.  We discussed changing banks because of concerns around security.  Treasurer to bring a proposal at next meeting.

Discussion held on  https://homegroup.online/.  Groups are encouraged to look into this as a possible bank option for the groups.  The District will be looking into it as well.

The District will start doing a meeting before the District meeting.  Snacks will be provided.  People who have questions about the District are encouraged to come at 3:30pm prior to the District meeting to discuss District business. New GSRs are also encouraged to come early.

On February 3rd the CPC team will be having a practice panel at the Alano club.  Anyone interested in attending should come.

The Website committee would like some guidance on what events should go on the Website.  Do we want events such as the Valentines Dance on the website.  The website address is:  https://aa-coloradodistrict2.org/ for anyone that is interested.

Current chair positions open are the Corrections, Meeting list, Archives, and Grapevine.  Please encourage people to reach out if interested.

From the Area:

Does the District or groups want to present a motion on electronic voting at area assemblies?  Please discuss with your groups.

Do the groups support an increase in the stipend to the Area chairpersons, officers, translators, and former delegates?

Christina H will be sitting on the Ad-hoc Area Assembly Committee, please bring forth any suggestions regarding assemblies.

From GSO:

The GSO quarterly financials were released.  See attached.  Share with groups if they are interested.  The biggest issue is Grapevines $570K+ shortfall.  The Grapevine is creating a new 5 year plan as they are not making their previous 5 year plan goals.

GSO released the General Service Conference (GSC) proposed agenda.  See attached.  These will be the topics that will be discussed at the next GSC and will likely be discussed at the Spring Assembly.

After the meeting a GSR asked the cost of the Plain Language Big Book.  The answer is that the Plain Language Big Book cost AA GSO $140,000.  $100,000 was for the writers and $40,000 was publication costs.  He also asked about the 5th edition costs but those numbers have not been made public yet.

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