SYRACUSE AIS
02/25/08
MEETING MINUTES

Present: Pat M., Jim M., Pam A., Diane C., Louise F., Kathy M., Nancy P., Cira B., Cliff P., Mary Anne, Beverly, Ruth, Marion W., Betty

The meeting was called to order at 7:12 pm. Pam began with the Serenity Prayer. Cira B. read the Tradition and Diane C. read the Concepts. Everyone introduced themselves and gave their service position. Pam announced that we have been asked to move the AIS office to room eleven on the first floor by March 7th. She stated that our rent would be reduced from $138/month to $135/month because of the reduced size of the new office. At this point there were many questions and Pam decided that we all should go down to the new location to check it out. Upon returning everyone felt less apprehensive about the move and felt the new office would work just fine and in some ways actually be a better home for AIS. The group had some questions for our landlord and Louise will follow-up with them. Pat will look into moving our existing phone number to the new office and check on the availability of data lines for the new computer.

Secretary: The minutes were emailed prior to the meeting. A copy was distributed and reviewed. Betty motioned to accept the minutes and Ruth seconded the motion. The minutes were accepted.

Treasurer: Jerry was absent but sent three reports to be distributed. Balances in our Checking and Savings accounts as of 2/25/08 were $708.35 and $1064.16. The Budget Report for 2008 showed $636.36 in expenses vs. $6042.50 budgeted. There was a question about an amount of $138.06 appearing twice on the Checking report. We'll ask Jerry at the next meeting.

Public Outreach: Diane C. reminded everyone that Lois's birthday was March 4th. As a tribute to her Diane asked that we spread the word for everyone to leave Al-Anon literature in public places throughout the community. Cliff motioned to distribute copies of the 2007 "Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism" to the groups for this purpose at no charge to the groups. Marion seconded the motion and the copies were distributed through the AIS Committee. Helen will be consulted as to how much the AIS Center owes the LDC.

Next Meeting: March 3/31 at 7 pm at the new AIS office in Room 11.