A.A. & BBS Group Updates and Announcements
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Business Book Study Meeting Agenda 26, MARCH 2025
CALL TO Order:
Our Chairperson Al will open the meeting with a prayer of his choice.
Trusted Servant Reports:
Secretary (laura): Minutes from Feb 26,2025 meeting as mailed.
Treasurer (Todd):
Service Coordinator (Leroy):
Coin Administrator (Barbara):
OIAA Inter Group Representative (Kathy):
Webmaster (Bill):
OLD BUSINESS:
Grace Memorial Service has been rescheduled. Invite is included below.
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposals:
Proposal #1
OLD Chair Scripts read:
Let’s begin with a moment of silence for those still sick and suffering, in and outside these rooms, followed by The Set Aside Prayer.
[CHAIR: “I WILL READ THE “SET ASIDE PRAYER" AS SOON AS IT IS SHOWN ON THE SCREEN FOR ALL TO FOLLOW ALONG.]
NEW Chair Scripts could read:
Let’s begin with a moment of silence for those still sick and suffering, in and outside these rooms, followed by today's opening passage.
[CHAIR'S CHOICE: RECITE THE "SERENITY PRAYER" <OR> READ THE FOLLOWING “SET ASIDE PRAYER"]
Dear God,
Please help me set aside everything I think I know -
About myself, my disease, the Big Book and the 12 Steps -
Everything I think I know about the program, the fellowship,
all spiritual terms, and especially about you God -
so I may have an open mind and a new experience.
Please help me see the Truth. Amen.
Note that the screensharer would no longer need to ask the chair which opening prayer to use or need to set it up on the screen because it would be set in the Chair Scripts.
Full disclosure: I used ChatGPT to help me "polish" the final script suggestion.
Thanks to all for your service, Kathy G
Proposal #2
Proposal is: Script Change: timer - listen for small beep and watch the screen of the person who is timer that day.
Leroy
Proposal #3
The purpose of this proposal is to request that Leroy M, our BBS Service Co-ordinator who graciously opens up the meeting room daily as part of his service to the group, also open up one Break-Out Room at that time. This room will be an additional Fellowship room for members to gather in, separate from the main room, before or after the meeting. This is to include newcomers who may have questions or want to talk in a smaller setting. Your consideration is appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, Kathy G
We version of Serenity Prayer
ADJOURN
CALL TO Order:
Our Chairperson Al will open the meeting with a prayer of his choice.
Trusted Servant Reports:
Secretary (laura): Minutes from Feb 26,2025 meeting as mailed.
Treasurer (Todd):
Service Coordinator (Leroy):
Coin Administrator (Barbara):
OIAA Inter Group Representative (Kathy):
Webmaster (Bill):
OLD BUSINESS:
Grace Memorial Service has been rescheduled. Invite is included below.
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposals:
Proposal #1
OLD Chair Scripts read:
Let’s begin with a moment of silence for those still sick and suffering, in and outside these rooms, followed by The Set Aside Prayer.
[CHAIR: “I WILL READ THE “SET ASIDE PRAYER" AS SOON AS IT IS SHOWN ON THE SCREEN FOR ALL TO FOLLOW ALONG.]
NEW Chair Scripts could read:
Let’s begin with a moment of silence for those still sick and suffering, in and outside these rooms, followed by today's opening passage.
[CHAIR'S CHOICE: RECITE THE "SERENITY PRAYER" <OR> READ THE FOLLOWING “SET ASIDE PRAYER"]
Dear God,
Please help me set aside everything I think I know -
About myself, my disease, the Big Book and the 12 Steps -
Everything I think I know about the program, the fellowship,
all spiritual terms, and especially about you God -
so I may have an open mind and a new experience.
Please help me see the Truth. Amen.
Note that the screensharer would no longer need to ask the chair which opening prayer to use or need to set it up on the screen because it would be set in the Chair Scripts.
Full disclosure: I used ChatGPT to help me "polish" the final script suggestion.
Thanks to all for your service, Kathy G
Proposal #2
Proposal is: Script Change: timer - listen for small beep and watch the screen of the person who is timer that day.
Leroy
Proposal #3
The purpose of this proposal is to request that Leroy M, our BBS Service Co-ordinator who graciously opens up the meeting room daily as part of his service to the group, also open up one Break-Out Room at that time. This room will be an additional Fellowship room for members to gather in, separate from the main room, before or after the meeting. This is to include newcomers who may have questions or want to talk in a smaller setting. Your consideration is appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, Kathy G
We version of Serenity Prayer
ADJOURN
BBS Intergroup Representative Report
February 2025
Report: Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (OIAA, aa-intergroup.org/)
• OIAA IGR Forum 2 January 2025
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KuIjMJT5g
• OIAA Chair Report 2025 February
https://aa-intergroup.org/updates/oiaa-chair-report-2025-february/
Report: Alcoholics Anonymous out of New York (www.aa.org)
• The Official Podcast of the G.S.O of A.A.
Season 1 [cont'd] - https://www.aa.org/gso-podcast
Unlocking the Vault [Season 1, Episode 6]
Episode 6 • 18th February 2025 • Our Primary Purpose • A.A. World Services, Inc
• Box 459 GSO Newsletter -
2025 International Convention Details: The 90th anniversary of A.A. will be celebrated at the in Vancouver, BC, Canada, from July 3rd to July 6th, 2025. Registration is on-going, https://www.aa.org/international-convention
BBS Business Meeting Minutes 26 February 2025
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM Eastern by our Chairperson Al. He requested we observe a moment of silence for those still sick and suffering in and out of the rooms followed by the Serenity Prayer.
There was discussion about the Google drive. Bill had added, but now will remove 2 step verification. It was confirmed that all trusted servants have access. There was discussion regarding secure access for the contact list. This file can have additional password protection.
The trusted Servants reports were given:
Secretary: laura asked that the minutes from the 29JAN25 meeting be approved as mailed. She reported 18 attendance verifications and 4 new membership requests since the November meeting.
Motion made by Kathy. Second by Karen/Stormy. Motion passed.
Treasurer: Todd was not present. Written report provided. Expenses paid and remaining income split 50/50 to GSA and OIAA to maintain reserve balance of $700. Detailed report attached.
Service Coordinator: Leroy shared that March service positions are filled. The April roster is posted and is filling up nicely. Leroy is available for training those interested in doing service. Motion to approve report: Barb. Second by Dee/Bill. Motion passed.
Coin Administrator: Barbara shared the coin inventory. She said there are a few requests pending, some requests are not clear, she said she hasn’t seen some of the people in the meetings. Al suggested Barbara give them a call. Motion to approve report: Linda. Second by Stormy. Motion passed.
OIAA Representative: Kathy sent here report – attached. She shared that convention is a BIG deal. The National convention will be this summer in Vancouver and the accommodations are sold out. The organizers are looking for additional housing.
There are many opportunities for people to get involved in OIAA. Check the website. AA Podcast is also available. The GSO newsletter is attached.
Motion to approve the report: Stormy. Second by Karen. The motion was approved.
Web Master: Bill shared the purpose page picture was missing – he added it back. He is working to make the site more standardized – has some issues with new computer. Motion to approve the report Second by Karen. The motion was approved.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Proposals:
Al reminded the group that the proposal is a motion and if no one feels it warrants discussion it should not be seconded. On the other hand, once there is discussion, and the question is called, do not vote in favor of it if you feel more discussion is warranted. He also explained that when discussion ends naturally a vote takes place. There is no need to call the question if discussion is wrapping up.
Proposal #1 allowing the chair to choose between the Serenity Prayer or the Set Aside Prayer to open the meeting (made by Kathy) was seconded by Linda. The proposal passed (80%).
Proposal 2 was withdrawn.
Proposal #3 adding text to the script following …request an anniversary coin, include their address, so we can mail your coin. (made by laura) seconded by Stormy. The proposal passed (78%).
The ‘we’ version of the Serenity Prayer was said.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03PM Eastern.
laura P
We version of Serenity Prayer
ADJOURN
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Grace’s memorial in February.
The rescheduled memorial will be on Saturday, March 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Portland Baha’i Center: 8720 N. Ivanhoe St., Portland, OR 97203. The memorial service with photos, music and sharing stories will be from 2:00 to 3:00. This will be followed by a light potluck food (snacks), cake and beverages from 3:00 to 4:00. This rescheduled event will be in person at the Portland Baha’i Center (8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203) and on Zoom. See the Zoom link below.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86444777723?pwd=uf54fjpvB5iI18fHy6VBtaBY0syuX6.1.
The rescheduled memorial will be on Saturday, March 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Portland Baha’i Center: 8720 N. Ivanhoe St., Portland, OR 97203. The memorial service with photos, music and sharing stories will be from 2:00 to 3:00. This will be followed by a light potluck food (snacks), cake and beverages from 3:00 to 4:00. This rescheduled event will be in person at the Portland Baha’i Center (8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203) and on Zoom. See the Zoom link below.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86444777723?pwd=uf54fjpvB5iI18fHy6VBtaBY0syuX6.1.