1. Janet L. questioned the difference in the proposed 2016 budget request form last Fall’s original proposal. 2. Marilyn A. asked how to get more information for her meetings on some of the special events mentioned. 3. Sue M. asked about the WSO recommendation that groups include the Responsibility Pledge in their format. It is suggested that group conscience sessions be held to make that decision. 4. Regarding the proposed budget, was consideration given to trying to move monies to be able to offer more scholarships for special events? 5. Mary F. asked whether unused scholarship funds from the Recovery Rally would transfer to the Fall Retreat. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS Budget: Tony A. requested the vote on the budget be again put off until the April meeting due to the number of questions still remaining. Answering service: Janet L. led discussion of a motion to change IG answering service to a voice mailbox service but retain the existing GCIG phone number (513-921-1922). This would reduce cost and connect potential OA members with people who are actually members of the Fellowship. Calls would be routed to a “blind number” and then to the voice mailbox. Tony A. noted that the IG phone number is a business number originally set up with Cincinnati Bell Business Services. In response to the question of whether it is appropriate for IG to be set up as a business, he indicated it is an issue of “designation.” Ali E. commented that this is an issue for all the Intergroups and was discussed at Region V. She said there were lots of ideas, but no perfect answer. The motion will be held until the April meeting. Credentials: TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 8 Meeting reps – 6 Meetings represented – 7 Delegates – 3 Alternate delegates – 0 Committee chairs – 4 Board members – 2 Voting members - 7 Visitors – 0 Meeting closed at 5:15 p.m. with the recitation of the Responsibility Pledge. Respectfully submitted by Mary F.
1. Janet L. questioned the difference in the proposed 2016 budget request form last Fall’s original proposal. 2. Marilyn A. asked how to get more information for her meetings on some of the special events mentioned. 3. Sue M. asked about the WSO recommendation that groups include the Responsibility Pledge in their format. It is suggested that group conscience sessions be held to make that decision. 4. Regarding the proposed budget, was consideration given to trying to move monies to be able to offer more scholarships for special events? 5. Mary F. asked whether unused scholarship funds from the Recovery Rally would transfer to the Fall Retreat. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS Budget: Tony A. requested the vote on the budget be again put off until the April meeting due to the number of questions still remaining. Answering service: Janet L. led discussion of a motion to change IG answering service to a voice mailbox service but retain the existing GCIG phone number (513-921-1922). This would reduce cost and connect potential OA members with people who are actually members of the Fellowship. Calls would be routed to a “blind number” and then to the voice mailbox. Tony A. noted that the IG phone number is a business number originally set up with Cincinnati Bell Business Services. In response to the question of whether it is appropriate for IG to be set up as a business, he indicated it is an issue of “designation.” Ali E. commented that this is an issue for all the Intergroups and was discussed at Region V. She said there were lots of ideas, but no perfect answer. The motion will be held until the April meeting. Credentials: TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 8 Meeting reps – 6 Meetings represented – 7 Delegates – 3 Alternate delegates – 0 Committee chairs – 4 Board members – 2 Voting members - 7 Visitors – 0 Meeting closed at 5:15 p.m. with the recitation of the Responsibility Pledge. Respectfully submitted by Mary F.
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