The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.

Introductions

Chair, IR Seekers of Compassion Al-Anon
Vice Chair, IR Summit Hill Wednesday 5 pm Al-Anon
IR Your Are Not Alone Al-Anon, White Bear Lake
Treasurer, Summit Hill Wednesday 5 pm Al-Anon
Alternate IRSummit Hill Monday 6 pm Al-Anon
Alternate IR, Uptown Monday Al-Anon 8 pm Al-Anon

It was noted a quorum (5% of 111 groups = 6) of Intergroup Representatives (IRs) was NOT present.

Reports

Chair

She reminded all that nominations for officers will be taken at the December meeting prior to elections. Consider your willingness to continue serving and encourage other members to participate in service with St. Paul Intergroup.

Vice Chair

She reported on a successful Gratitude Night. Several suggestion and ideas will be passed to the next vice-chair in charge. Thank you notes will be sent to speakers and M.C. A $50 contribution will be sent for use of the facility.

Secretary

The minutes of October 9 meeting were approved without objection.

Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer

Note was made of the continuing stability of funds even with the additional expense of an annual insurance premium. It was noted October deposits were above average due to assembly sales and contributions.

Newsletter

No report.

Volunteers

No report.

Speaker chair

No report.

Website/Directory

www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org – visit soon and often!

Group liaison

No report.

Event sales

Gratitude Night sales totaled $354. Contributions of $75 helped offset expenses of $283.

Liaison to Minnesota South Area

The next area meetings are February and April 2013

Office manager

The copier cartridge has been successfully replaced.

Public outreach

Thanks to the members who helped staff a table at the annual Hamm Clinic Health & Wellness Fair and the Dakota County Jail Resource Fair. Regions ADAP will contact us with a request for participation in their family program.

Literature

An order from the WSO was received today

Business

Nominations

The Treasaurer was nominated to serve a 2nd term. There were no other nominations.

Bylaws draft

Because we did not have a required quorum of Intergroup Representatives, a vote to approve proposed Bylaws changes was tabled until the December meeting. Background information was discussed.

Open house

As there has been no mailing of flyers to groups, those present were asked to help carry the message by taking multiple copies and distributing them. It was noted flyers were available at the Assembly, Gratitude Night and on our Web Events page. Flyers will also be available at Founder’s Day Weekend.

Officer and Service Committee responsibility and guidelines

Responsibility and guideline sheets have been created. Please review/revise as needed.

Open Officer and Service Committee positions

Elections for the 5 officers will be held at the December 11th meeting. Service Committee Chairs are filled by volunteer and appointment by the newly elected Intergroup Chair. Check the web site for general information about all services provided by St. Paul Al-Anon Alateen Intergroup.

The meeting adjourned with the Al-Anon Declaration at 7:45 pm.