Monday, April 11, 2011

G.S.R. Meeting Minutes April 9, 2011

* Meetings that need support are:
Sunday: Stepping Forward 4:30 pm @ 1403 4th Street Long Beach
No Tweak Required 5:30pm @ 160 North El Molino Pasadena
Cheers CMA 6:00 pm @ 5934 Temple City Blvd, Temple City
A Method to our Madness 7:30 pm 3025 North Lincoln Ave. Altadena
Monday:
Steering Clear @ 12:00 pm 5715 S Broadway, Los Angeles
The Living Room Meeting 7:30 pm @ Unity Church 935 E. Blvd. Long Beach
Beginners Group 8:30 pm @ 1733 N New Hampshire Ave. Los Angeles
Tuesday: Spinning into the Solution 7:30 pm @ 2530 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles
Wednesday: Sex & Relationships 8:00 pm @ 1773 Griffith Park Boulevard Los Angeles We are not Alone Meeting 7:00 pm @ Unity Church 935 E. Broadway Long Beach
Thursday: Joyous, Grateful, & Free 7:00 pm 9436 Slauson Ave., Pico Rivera
Clear Future @ 8:00 pm 1401 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica
Friday: Home Group @ 10:15 pm 1773 Griffith Park Boulevard Los Angeles
Saturday: Stayin’ Alive 7:00 pm MCC CHURCH 4953 Franklin Ave. L.A.

Spanish Meeting: Victor D. is in the beginning stages of starting the first
Spanish speaking meeting. If you are interested in helping him with this
Project, please email him through cmainla.com and go to “contacts.”

World Conference Report: The annual Love and Service one day conference is coming up in June. Details TBA.

Los Angeles is submitting a bid for the 2014 world conference. We will be celebrating 20 years of CMA and so it seems fitting to have the conference in Los Angeles at this time.

Chips/Literature: Kurt T. - Chips & literature are always available at each GSR meeting. The book Crystal Clear: Stories of Hope is now available at the GSR meeting for $12.00. If we are sold out, you can order copies. The little burgundy big book is available for $2.00 apiece featuring the first 164 pages of the AA big book. There are ten approved pamphlet currently no charge limit 5 apiece. Directories (15 cents ea.) and newcomer packets ($1.00 each) are also available. If you need these items you can come to the meeting or alert your GSR’s. If you notice that literature tables at your meetings are low on CMA literature, please talk to your literature person, secretary, or GSR about obtaining these items. The pamphlet and meeting directories are also available as a download PDF at cmainla.com
Area Assembly: All GSR’s are invited to join us at next California Area Assembly on May 28, 2011 in San Diego. Details TBA.

Public outreach, information (P&I): Please join Roger D and the team to distribute helpline cards.

Helpline: Join Chuck C and take a helpline shift. It is a great way to help guide newcomers to meetings.

There will be a combined committee meeting for the helpline and P&I on Tuesday May 3rd 7:00 pm @ 929 San Vicente Blvd. #6 West Hollywood Ca. 90069.

Events planning: Join Dale G. and the team for upcoming events!
Conscious Contact Sunlight of the Spirit is set for May 6 - 8, 2011 ($175 for the weekend). Please register at cmainla.com.

The next planning meeting is TBA.
The Blog: Mark O. - If you would like to submit your view on a CMA related topic, please go to cmainla.blogspot.com, or write to editorcmainla@gmail.com

Registration/Directory: Gregorio V. - The winter 2011 revised directory is available. Fresh copies can be picked up or place an order with Gregorio and he will have them ready for you at the monthly district meeting. The cost is 15 cents per copy. You can also go to cmainla.com to download it.

H&I: Bob S. & Robert G. – We are looking for speakers to visit recovery houses to share their experiences. We are also in need of panel leaders. Speakers need 6 months clean and panel leaders need 1 year. Panel leaders need to speak on minimum of 6 panels before becoming a leader. Invite your sponsees to join as well. To sign up, please attend the next meeting of H&I on Saturday May 14, 2011, at noon at The Gateway Center 7100 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood 90046
H&I Long Beach: Mike M. – Long Beach will be having an H&I appreciation day TBA. If you want to get involved in the growing H&I panels in Long Beach, please contact Mike M. through cmainla.com.

* All committees are in need of volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to be of service and to give back to your community. If you are interested in any other committees, go to cmainla.com and send a message to the chairman of the committee you would like to be a part of or join us at the next district meeting.

The next GSR meeting is on Saturday May 14, 2011 @ 10:00 AM The Gateway Center
7100 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood 90046

Freddie D.