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DISTRICT 2 MEETING MINUTES (Please note, these are draft minutes of the most recent meeting and have not been approved by the District 2 Committee. Changes may be made at the next meeting, based on updated information.)
DISTRICT 2 MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 2025
Opened with Serenity Prayer and Roll Call
In Person:
Voice/Vote: Shea, Craig, Angela, Manon, Sean, Taylor, Kenda, Ron, Dena, Rachel,
Amanda, Christina, Christa, Marcy, Bill, Mike A, Kelli, Anthony, Sean
Voice/No Vote: Christina (Alt GSR)
Zoom:
Voice/Vote: Todd, Jane
Voice/No Vote:
District 2 member contact info update – copy passed around for updates.
Step 9 – Shea
New Business (Part 1)
● Traditions/Concepts 9 Study – Dena, Bill will do 10 next month
● GSR Discussion Q & A Session
○ Shea – shared that the Promises Group is struggling to fill the Alternate GSR
position and asked for recommendations. Members suggested several ideas,
including reaching out to sponsees, directly asking individuals who might be a
good fit, sharing personal gratitude and positive experiences from serving in a
service position, and making announcements at meetings to encourage broader
participation.
● Rescheduling the October business meeting (both DCMs will be out of town) and
November business meeting (DCMs will be at SWRF)
○ October 12 – 4:00
○ November 9 – 4:00
● Co-host State Convention with District 14?
○ Christa asked if the group would consider co-hosting the 2028 state convention.
Shea shared her experience at a previous convention, highlighting meetings,
panels, social events, and networking opportunities, noting that registration helps
cover costs. Craig added that the last state convention held in Grand Junction,
around 2015, resulted in an $11,000 loss. Christina, who serves on the Area
Finance Committee, mentioned that past conventions have experienced
shortages and that the Area has had to cover the remaining costs. Shea
suggested that holding the event in the summer could increase attendance, as
people are more likely to travel then. Dena expressed openness to learning more,
and Christa agreed to bring back additional information. It was also noted that the
next convention might be scheduled in October or November, which could pose
challenges.
● Step 10 Workshop (Shea)
○ Shea proposed a Step 10 workshop, potentially featuring a panel of four members
sharing how they work their Tenth Steps and guide others, possibly scheduled for
April or May next year. One panelist has already committed. Bill noted the need to
review the full budget and suggested events should ideally be self-supporting.
Christa clarified the discussion is to determine if the idea is worthwhile, while
Christina emphasized the workshop should be viewed as educational rather than
a social event. Dena suggested labeling the budget line “workshops and events”
for accuracy, and Christa noted budget concerns can be addressed if needed.
Kenda recommended tabling the proposal until next month for a clearer budget
picture. Bill motioned to table it, seconded by Mike A., with all others in favor.
● Winter Assembly room block is completely booked
○ Christa and Christina each have a murphy bed available in their room.
GSR Reports
GSR reports were skipped for the day, with a motion to skip made by Bill and seconded by Taylor
and Kelli.
● Attraction Group – Nancy – Absent
● Brown Baggers – Open
● Early Birds – Open
● Forever Young – Amanda – stable and doing well, with a number of newcomers attending,
particularly on Tuesdays. The group has not held a business meeting recently due to
summer travel but hopes to have a longer meeting soon to discuss group matters.
● Lunch Bunch – Kenda – group is doing well, with attendance ranging from 20 to 40
members depending on the day. The group currently needs an Intergroup representative
and a Grapevine representative. They regularly see newcomers and noted many
members raise their hand in willingness to sponsor.
● HOG – Taylor – strong attendance, including a big turnout last Friday. The group still
needs a few positions to be filled.
● Oddballs – Ron – group is doing well. At the last business meeting, the group decided to
send excess funds to the Central Office for a few months.
● Clifton Originals – Heather – Absent
● Our Common Welfare – Julie/Kathy P – Absent
● Promises – Shea – doing well, with good attendance and slightly increased donations over
the past couple of months. The group is welcoming many newcomers and members are
enjoying their time together.
● Saturday Morning Women’s – Kelli – Absent at this particular time
● Sisters in Sobriety – Rachel/Marcy – doing well, with increased attendance and a growing
number of newcomers.
● Tuesday Night Men’s – Bill – group is doing very well and is looking for ways to attract
more newcomers. The group is creating roles, such as greeters, to increase member
involvement. It is one of the largest contributors and recently split funds between Central
Office and the district. Bill noted that GSO is experiencing financial challenges and
suggested group discussions on the meaning of the Seventh Step, with basket donations
reflecting the cost of a drink. The district could benefit from developing ways to raise
additional funds, such as through fundraisers or special donations.
● Saturday Men’s Group – Sean – doing well, good attendance, including newcomers and
out-of-town visitors.
● Dena suggested that the Seventh Tradition could be a valuable group topic, noting that
while it might be a sensitive issue, it’s important to explain where contributions go
because many members are unaware of how funds are used. Bill shared that at
Colordaze, he encouraged attendees to “dig deep” and raised over $1,000 from fewer
than 100 people, emphasizing that sharing the budget helps members understand the
purpose of their contributions and that failing to address this could threaten vital services.
Christa noted that the PiCPC report outlined all the locations where literature is being
distributed, which could be used to show the impact of contributions. Bill also highlighted
PiCPC’s significant efforts. Craig offered support to GSRs in having these conversations
with groups, pointing out that many members are unaware of district activities. Bill
offered to assist Craig with this initiative. Marcy reported that her group plans to make
announcements at future meetings to explain that Central Office, District, and Area
finances are under strain and that services could be at risk if contributions aren’t carefully
considered; the group may focus contributions locally and potentially pause contributions
to GSO. Jane suggested this topic is more appropriate for a group conscience rather
than regular meetings and proposed temporarily passing a basket specifically for Central
Office. Bill recommended using the pink can for Central Office and District contributions,
and Christina advised using a different type of basket to avoid confusion.
● (Fruita) As Bill Sees It Group – Open
● Esperanza – Anahi – Christine reported that this group no longer meets and therefore
Anahi will no longer serve as their GSR.
Officer Reports
● Secretary Report – Angela: Bill motioned to approve the August meeting notes,
seconded by Craig, and the group approved them unanimously.
● Co-DCM Report – Christina: Our Common Welfare is no longer part of the district, having
joined an online district. The agenda for the Winter Assembly is available, including
discussion of assembly and convention dates.
● Member at Large Report – Dena: missed Intergroup for the first time and was unable to
attend; no report was given.
● Treasurer Report – Craig: reported group contributions of $3,457.44, noting that some
groups have not yet dispersed their funds. He projected approximately $5,000 for the
remainder of this year, though this is speculative. Currently, there are only enough funds
to cover bills in 2026, with no money available for committee support, indicating that
tough decisions will be necessary. Bill stated he will make room in his garage for event
storage items; archives are going to Area 10, and we should coordinate with Theresa at
Central Office to see what can be combined. Craig noted that he and Dena could store
items at their home if needed. He added that the district has upset some members, which
remains a lingering issue, and cautioned that contributions may not return to pre-COVID
levels of $7,000–$8,000.
Open Positions:
● Committee Chairs: Alt DCM, Grapevine, & Meeting List Coordinator
Committee Reports:
Will not be discussed today per interest of time and budget discussion. Available reports were
emailed. Manon mentioned the first Gratitude Dinner planning meeting will be Tuesday
September 30 at 6 pm at Alano Club. Please share this with groups for those who may be
interested.
New Business (Part 2)
● 2026 Proposed Budget Topics include: How to allocate budget funds for 2026,
Steps to take to notify groups of reduced contributions, District priorities for 2026
fund use, & How to allocate end of year contributions
○ The group reviewed the proposed 2026 fully funded budget, projecting a $3,750
shortfall and identifying which items were essential versus possible cuts. Several
items were discussed for potential reduction or elimination, including SWARSA,
funding for unfilled positions, out-of-town travel to workshops, storage, and certain
event funding. Essential items identified included CPC/PI, events, rent, PO box,
bank fees, Zoom, DCM travel to SWRF, and website related items.
○ A major discussion focused on the importance of maintaining two DCMs.
Members emphasized that it took three years to secure the second DCM position,
which provides additional representation and voting power, and they did not want
to give that up despite budget constraints. Other considerations included
supporting hospitals and institutions through Pink Can donations and exploring
ways to raise additional funds through events, gratitude dinner ticket increases,
silent auctions, and QR codes/Venmo to allow members who don’t have cash to
contribute.
○ The proposed budget totals $5,650, plus a prudent reserve of 20%. Storage,
SWARSA, Grapevine and Corrections funding are reduced to minimal or zero.
Members noted that underfunding from groups and inflation have created an
issue that requires both budget adjustments and outreach to groups about the
importance of 7th Tradition support. This proposed budget will be presented to
groups in October and voted on in November.
○ The discussion also highlighted the deeper, ongoing issue of insufficient group
contributions, which cannot be fully solved by budget cuts alone. Members
emphasized the need to engage groups directly, educate them about the purpose
and impact of their contributions, and implement strategies such as special
monthly baskets, QR codes, and targeted fundraising events to address the core
funding problem.
Old Business:
Old business not discussed.
Announcements
● District 2 website address: AA-ColoradoDistrict2.org
● If you aren’t receiving emails, you can email webmaster@aa-coloradodistrict2.org or let
one of the DCMs know
● Central Office website: https://aa-westerncolorado.com/
Upcoming Events
● Next District 2 meeting: October 12 at 4:00 (this will be a voting meeting for CoDCM and
Alt GSR)
● Gratitude Banquet is November 8, 2025.
● Winter Assembly in Cripple Creek is November 21-23, 2025
● Spring 2026 Assembly in Fort Collins is March 20-22, 2026
● Summer 2026 Assembly is in Ignacio is July 17-19, 2026
Closed with Responsibility Statemen