• Statement of Purpose: The purpose of District 26 Unity Council is to promote harmony among A.A. groups through the practice of the 12 Traditions and the 12 Concepts. We are a fellowship of Alcoholics from different groups within the district that encourage participation and service.
  • Online directory, links, and current events:
  •  http://www.dist26aa.org
  • http://transitionsdaily@aol.com
  • Attendance:  James GSR Cedar River group, Tom GSR Houghton lake group and website, Lori B.B. West Branch Gsr, Mike Alt. GSR rose city and unity council secretary,  Gordon E. D.C.M.,  John K. Whittemore GSR, Harry C. Oscoda GSR,  Jeanne S. Standish GSR,  Tom GSR,   Karen L. Treasurer, Dave Beaverton GSR, Dale Gladwin,    
  • Meeting opened at 3:00 p.m. with introductions, The Statement of purpose, the reading of the A.A. Declaration of Unity and the 9th tradition and 9th concept.
  • Old Minutes: Motion to accept as written. Minutes accepted.
  • Treasurers Report:  (handout) Motion to accept, Report accepted.
  • Old Business:
  • 1 DCM position is open see Gordon for nominations or volunteers. We need 2 DCM’s and 2Alt. DCM’s.
  •  Please consider having your minutes e-mailed to you to help save on costs.

 

New Business:

 

  • East Central regional forum flyers are available for next month.
  • The last of the two bills for the dist. 26 CMIA that was held in gladwin have been submitted ($180.00) for the janitorial portion.
  • Request has been submitted that the unity council will meet in the future at handicap accessible facilities only.
  • The unity council will meet at any handicap accessible area, but we need to be invited.
  • January 19th we are invited to Beaverton. Contact person and phone number and information will be on the dist. 26th web site.  Motion to accept (Accepted)
  • Sending monies to area and to New York: How much? Recommendation is $400.00 Total.  $200.00 each Motion to accept (accepted)
  • The Hotline Operator would like a few contact phone numbers from each county for meeting information and directions for meeting seekers. Maybe the best way is to post a request for numbers on the website. It’s up to the individual to specify if they would like their number given out or if they would like to call the person back.

 

D.C.M.Report

  • We have a lot of activity in the publishing area with the Spanish literature.
  • We need assistance with the prison/jail meetings, see Chuck L. 

 

G.S.R. and Group Reports

  • Good meeting attendance is reported from all the GSR’s in attendance, Houghton lake Sunday night group needs your support.
  • CMIA in Flint ( watch the website for more info)
  • Michigan Conference for young people is November 23rd and 25th
  • Feb. 8th and 10th  Conference of past and present delegates in Indianapolis
  • August 8-10th 2008 56th Michigan state convention in Midland MI.
  • Gratitude dinner the 17th of November in Houghton Lake at the alano club. See website for information.
  • Halloween party here at the 12 step club on the 27th come and join us.
  • Motion: close