Minutes

Guilford AA JOL Happy Hour Business Meeting

8/7/2025 at 6:30pm

Attendance:

Officers Present: John D.– Overall Chair & Service Chair, Jo–Treasurer, Herb S.–GSR & Web Site Chair, Pam D.—Coins and Books,

Officer Not Present: Ann Z. – Secretary

Others Present: Al Di., Sally B.

John D. welcomed all and opened the meeting with the AA Responsibility Statement: “I am responsible when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help. I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible.”

Old Business: none

Secretary’s Report: Herb made a motion to accept last month’s minutes (7-3-25) from the Happy Hour website. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.

Coins and Books Report: Pam reported that 5 Coins/Cards were sent out in July. She requires no funds for supplies at this time.

Service Chair Report: John D. said there was nothing new to report.

Treasurer’s Report: Jo reported that the group’s 7th Tradition contributions in July totaled $167.00 with $1,065.02 donated Y-T-D.

The current balance for the JOL Happy Hour Meeting is $481.11 (not counting the reserve of $400). $881.11 was deposited into the Citizen’s Bank account. Total expenses reported for July were just $36.14 for the group’s Zoom monthly subscription.

John D. asked for any questions or comments. There was no discussion and the treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.

GSR Report: Herb reported that he can buy Big Books at cost from the District 20 whenever we need more.

Herb also stated that the Area 11 66th Annual Convention will take place this year on September 27th & 28th at the:

Sheraton Hotel

100 Capitol Blvd.

Rocky Hill, CT 06067

JOL Web Site Report: Herb reported that there have been no changes in the Web site and noted that he is always willing to welcome any new suggestions.

New Business: John D. proposed changing the “Suggested Time Requirements” for chairing JOL Happy Hour meetings from 90 days to 6 months. Herb moved to accept John’s proposal as a motion and it was unanimously approved.

Chairman’s comments/Adjournment: John D. made a motion to approve any reports not individually approved. The motion was unanimously approved. John then made a motion to adjourn, it was seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

Thanks John for your help taking these noted in my unintended absence!