Next ASC is: SUNDAY OCTOBER 10TH 2010

THERE WILL BE A SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR MEETING AND NEW GSR ORIENTATION BEGINNING AT 11:30

THANKS AND ENJOY YOUR RECOVERY!

PLEASE ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AT YOUR MEETINGS………..

WE NEED TRUSTD SERVENTS AT THE AREA LEVEL. THE FOLLOWING

POSITIONS ARE STILL OPEN

POLICY SUB COMMITTEE CHAIR / LITERATURE CHAIR /

NEWSLETTER CHAIR / ACTIVITIES CHAIR /

ACTIVITIES TEASURER / ASC ALTERNATE SECRETARY

South Broward Area ASC Minutes

I. Opening Duke opened the meeting at 12:00 pm with the Serenity Prayer, John read the Twelve Traditions. Steve read the definition of an ASC

II. Open Forum The following new GSR and Alt GSRs introduced themselves: New GSR Lorin from the

Women’s Meeting, Ethel new Alt GSR for Sunset Serenity, Tom new GSR for Spiritual Awakenings, Max

new GSR for Under New Management, Danny new GSR for Friday Night Espresso. Jeff inquired why groups

switched from South Broward. Ex: Winds and Tides of change? Duke: stated that they said they had never

gotten proper support. It was re-iterated that our purpose at ASC is to serve groups. Bruce: Living Miracles

SAT at 7:30 is struggling, Please support the meeting!

III. Roll Call

1. Administrative Committees and Subcommittees (newly elected servants; first month of new term)

Admin. Committee AUG SEPT OCT Admin. Committee AUG SEPT OCT

Chair: Forrest 786/859-1451

XX 00 Activities Treasurer:

Vice Chair: Duke 954/931=7083

XX XX

Secretary: Tatiana 215/284-3950

XX XX Activities Chair:

Alt. Sec.: Helpline/PR Chair: Peter 954/

XX 00

Treasurer: Frank 954/261-3438

XX XX H&I Chair: Jereme S. 954/662-1301

XX XX

Alt. Treasurer: Sasha 954/444-2598

XX XX Literature Chair: Melody 954/923-0748

XX XX

RCM: Jeff P. 954/850-0122

XX XX Newsletter Chair: Adrian 954/657-1730

XX XX

Alt RCM: Evelyn XX XX Policy Chair:

2.GroupsGroup AUG SEPT OCT Group AUG SEPT OCT

1 10 PM Recovery XX XX 17 Spiritual Awakenings XX XX

2 A Burning Desire 00 XX 18 Sunrise Serenity XX X0

3 A Day at a Time XX 00 19 Sunset Recovery XX XX

4 A Shot of Hope 00 00 20 Take a Break XX XX 5 Last Chance XX XX 21 Tuesday Night Men’s Group XX XX

6 Freedom in the Wind XX 00 22 Tuesday Night Shelter 00 XX

7 Free To Choose 00 XX 23 Under New Management XX XX

8 Friday Night Espresso XX XX 24 We have a Choice 00 0X

9 Friday Night on Foster XX XX 25 Weekend Serenity XX XX

10 Hollywood Mon. Night XX 0X 26 Women’s Meeting 00 XX

11 Kickball Recovery 00 OO 27 The Way Back XX 00

12 Let Go Let God XX 00 28 Road To Freedom - - XX

13 Living Miracles 00 XX

14 New Attitudes XX XX

15 Recovery on the Rez 00 XX

16 Reflections on recovery 00 X0

3.** = These groups will be deleted from the roll-call if not represented at the next SBASC. Attendance key: x=present, o=absent. Quorum established at 15 (1/2 of 29 + 1); RC = 20, 2

nd RC = 20

IV. Reading of the second to the last paragraph of Prefix (page xvi) of Basic Text completed by: Duke

V. Trusted Servants Presentation by: Lorin

VI. Acceptance of last month’s Minutes by: Joel / Evelyn with correction [Treasurers report line item]

VII. Group Reports: PLEASE REVIEW GROUP REPORTS AND INFORM ASC SECRETARY OF ANY INFO CHANGES NEEDED ASAP!

A Burning Desire – St. Boniface Church, 8330 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines. Joel B. 954/439-3701. Open meeting outdoors under a pavilion, we read from the Just For Today daily meditation. Smoking permitted. Wed. 7p.m.

WE NEED TRUSTED SERVANTS!!

A Day at a Time – 801 S. Douglas Rd. (SHARE Unit), Pembroke Pines. Norinne B. 954/483-8404. Good recoverymessage. Stop by after work. Trusted servants always needed Thurs 6p.m.

A New Way – 7676 Davie Road Extension (Faith Christian), Hollywood. Mon.8:30p.m. Darren S. 305/343-8557.

A Shot of Hope – 801 S. Douglas Rd. (SHARE Unit), Pembroke Pines. Sun. 10a.m. Steven R. 954/588-0785.

Back to Life/We Live –St Maurice Catholic Church, 2851 Stirling Road, Dania. Sun 7:30pm Robert D. 954/812-28

Back to Reality- Restoration Outreach, 23 NW 8th

Avenue, Dania, FL 33004, Karen O.

We are in dire need of support. Potential for a great meeting place. Sunday at 5 pm.

Back to the basic 7020 pines blvd This is a closed meeting for addicts only. Thurs. 7pm Ken D 954/871-5123.

Conscious Contact – 2740 Van Buren St. (Unity church)Hollywood, Thurs. 7:30pm Jesse M 954/636-0093.

Free to Choose – Hollywood Medical Center, 3600 Washington St., Hollywood. Fri. 8pm Katy A. 954/588-0563

Our group is doing well. We are varying meeting format with great support. We suggest you bring a photo I.D. since you are issued a pass to the auditorium.

Freedom in the Wind-Back on Track Clubhouse, 20377 NE 15th

Ct, Miami, FL. Sasha S. 954/444-2598.

We meet every Wednesday night at 7:15 to 8:15pm in the big room. It’s a topic discussion meeting and we’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Friday on Foster –620 NW 2ndAve., Hallandale, FL 33020. Fri. 7pm – needs support– Thanks. James W. 954/274-1477.

Friday Night Espresso –1700 NW 98 Ave. Pembroke Pines. Fri. 7pm Suzanne F. 954/394-9874. Please come and start your weekend with a great meeting.

Hollywood Monday Night – 2930 Hollywood Blvd 7;30pm (SW corner Hollywood Blvd and I95)Jill R. 954-850-8324

Kick-Ball Recovery – 15th

Avenue and Jefferson St., Hollywood (Jefferson Park). Meets the third Sunday of eachmonth at 4:00 p.m. Jame O 954/829-4200

Last Chance.-145 NW 5th

st. Ft. Lauderdale, 33311. Sat. 730pm Tamara S. 954/934-4758

Let Go, Let God- 816 NW 1st

Avenue, Hallandale, FL 33020. Thurs 7pm Annmarie F. 954/232-3634. Great group serving the Hallandale community. Small group that’s there for the addicts of this area.

Living Miracles – 1600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Sat. 730pm Doug S 954/549-9328

Negative Thoughts Positive Reactions – 5960 SE 106 Ave., Cooper City (High Point). Gary B. 954/439-6042. This is a small group that covers the big “5”.

New Attitudes – 801 S. Douglas Rd. (SHARE Unit), Pembroke Pines. Sun 7pm This meeting is a great way to end your weekend. Well attended meeting with many years of recovery. Danny C. 954/247-7823.

One Step At A Time Miramar United Methodist Church 2507 Utopia Dr. Bobby D. 954/445-1962.We are a small step meeting in need of support. We have a treatment Ctr. that comes regularly. It’s an awesome meeting on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm

Positive Choices- 1750 Buchanan Street, Hollywood. Fri 730pm Dim light meetings, all welcome. Yvonne L 954/376-2954

Recovery on the Rez- 6330 Forrest St., Hollywood, Janice B., 863/447-1312. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and is between Stirling & Sheridan @ 4-way stop.

Reflections of Recovery – Hollywood Medical Center/Memorial South, 3600 Washington St., Hollywood in the Auditorium. Jamie 954/205-2822. Great woman’s meeting. Intimate women’s group, great place for women to share, we need support.

Road to Freedom – St. Bartholomew’s Church, 8005 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. Terri Y.954/673-5010.

Spiritual Awakenings- 801 S Douglas RD.Bldg. behind Memorial Hospital Urgent Care Center. Start

Sunday morning right. Great early morning Meeting . Every addict seeking recovery is welcome

Tom L. 954-57-3267

S.T.A.R. Group- Back on Track Clubhouse, 20377 NE 15th

Court, Ives Dairy and I95 behind BP Station.

David F. 305/333-7084.

Steps on the Beach –. Garfield St. & The Beach CLOSED TEMPORARILY.

Sunset Recovery – Hollywood Methodist Church, Rm 217, 400 N 35th

Ave., Hollywood. Wed. 7:30 pm Joel S 954/274-9656. Please use North entrance and take stairs to the 2

nd floor. Closed meeting, book study on how it works.

Sunrise Serenity –Azalea Terr. & A1A Roberta H. 954/608-1048. We welcome a lot of newcomers, we need people with some time for support.(Sat. and Sun. 8am)

Sunset Serenity – 2020 Scott St in Hollywood Mon. thru Fri. @ 6:00 p.m. with a rotating format. We are in need of support.

GSR: Rocky H. 954/864-9229---954/989-6969

Take a Break – St. James in the Hills Church, 3329 Wilson St., Hollywood. Robert S 954/483-9147. All is well.

The Journey Begins – Faith Christian Church, 7676 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood. Maria R. 954/559-3051 Well attended meeting on steps 1,2&3, Mondays 7-8PM.

The Way Back – 2303 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Meeting is new to this Area, formerly Gold Coast Area. Great meeting room with good location on Hollywood Blvd. (office bldg. just East of Burger King). Michael F. 754/273-4440

Tuesday Night Men’s Group– Faith Christian Church, 7676 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood 7-8 pm Tuesday speaker meeting, step meeting, and traditions meeting Jorge S. 305/796-2860.

Tuesday Night Shelter –. Azalea Terr. & A1A Come out and join us. Cookout on business meeting night at 7:30 Tuesday before Area. Young Mike 954/347-0990

Under New Management – Davie Park Recreation Center, Room #3, 108 N. 33rd

Court, new meeting 6-7 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lots of service positions available. Strong home group Linda W 813/355-1545 or Max S. 305/970-0908

We Do Recover – Sat. night meeting. We meet at 7:30 pm every Sat. night. We need support and Trusted Servants. Frank A. 954-261-3438

We Have A Choice – 7676 Davie Road Ext., Hollywood, Michael A. 954/822-2302. Speaker-step meeting Thursday at 8:30PM.

Weekend Serenity –113 S. Federal Hwy, Mt. Sinai Methodist Church, Hollywood, Stirling & Federal/enter in rear of church. Adam N. 305/763-4752, 954/296-2750 or David G.954/296-2750 Meeting is in need of support.

Winds and Tides of Change – Azalea & A1A behind Cultural Center., Hollywood. Adam N 954/479-8816. Check out our new location. Still on the beach

Women’s Group –501 N. 14th

Ave., Hollywood. . An awesome woman’s meeting! 10 PM Recovery –

4300 Hollywood Blvd. GSR, Chris B. 954/226-7449 Alt. GSR Glenn

VIII. ASC Chair Report My name is forest and I am an addict.

In the process of trying to add and remove signatories from our bank account it was brought to my attention by Bank of America a few issues with our account.

1. They said they would not change signatories on the account without the original person’s signature whoopened the account and a new tax id for the ASC.

2. They said the account was never set up properly from the beginning for the type of organization we are.3. They told me the account was set up as a corporation. We are not a corporation we are an association

according to the IRS.4. I could not remove all the previous signatories from the old account because I could not get the requested

documents from some even after several requests.

After polling the admin committee I contacted the IRS and set up a new tax id number for the area for banking purposes only. I then spoke to Bank of America again and began the process of setting up a new bank account for the area under the correct designation for what we are. We will phase out the old bank account once the treasurer is sure all checks have cleared the old account. This new set up will allow for ease of transfer of people on and off the account and set us up in the correct format. I have sent a copy of the IRS tax id information to the Treasurer for their records.

I met with Duke and Frank and had our signatures put on the new account. So our new bank account has been funded and is ready to use. I transferred a portion of our funds from the old account to the new account. I left a balance in the old account until the old account could be balanced and all checks issued on that account accounted for as being cleared to avoid any bounced check issues. I ask all GSR’s to PLEASE announce at their meetings the open subcommittee chair positions we currently have in the Area. Thank you for allowing me to be of service. Forest W.

IX. ASC Vice Chair Report I’m an addict name’s Duke. I’m filling in the chair this week. We got the bank account

squared away. I spoke with H&I chair, Newsletter chair, and the ex activities treasurer before the meeting. Everyone

is doing well. I also spoke with lit chair and it appears I’m going to have to sit in with her so I can see how literature

is operated in case no one steps up to be lit chair. We need support folks. I am going to sit with the previous

activities chair to find out what they have come up with for the next calendar year of activities… Thanks for letting

me serve. Duke

X. Secretary’s Report I’m an addict named Tatiana. I want to apologize for the delay in the minutes, and if people did not receive them. I have inherited all of the old contact info and I know a lot of it is outdated. Please see me during the break or after the meeting and double check contact info for your group is correct. Thanks for letting me serve. Peace and Love Tatiana

XI. Treasurer’s Report Joel accepted/2nd

by Evelyn. Treasure’s report was accepted. SEE END OF MINUTES FOR

SEPT MINUTES

XII. RCM Report The only new thing to report since the last ASC meeting is that the service system workgroup, which is proposing changes to the entire service structure, has come out with an updated report which also includes PowerPoint presentations. All this information is available at www.na.org/servicesystem.

The region will be holding its second workshop to review and give input on the service system proposals at the RSC next weekend in Miami Beach. The workshop will go over the sections on the Group Services Unit and the Local Services Unit. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate.

I am going to pass out flyers today for the workshops to be facilitated by World Services that will be going over these proposals. This flyer includes the information for the workshop in Orlando to be held on October 29-31. As I have previously reported, the region has reserved 6 rooms for members from South Florida to attend, as well as a van that will be going from the southeast side of the state up to Orlando. As of now, 15 of the 24 total bed spaces have been filled and 2 people from this side of the state have requested a ride in the van. Anyone planning on attending who will need a bed or a ride in

the van needs to let me know as soon as possible as these are all on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can e-mail me with the request at jeff@europeanonyx.com. In Loving Service, Jeff P.

XIII. Alt RCM Area Service Report from Alt RCM

Prior to being elected as Alt RCM, I attend the Regional Service Committee meeting in the Conch Republic to observe how the RSC functions and what my part would be. At that time, I agreed to serve on the Service Structure AdHoc Committee and will be going to the Workshop in October as a representative of the South Broward ASC.

My first RSC as the elected Alt. RCM will be this month and I will be in attendance.

I am also working with the RCM on the Area AdHoc ASC Inventory.

I look forward to serving, ILS Evelyn

XIV. Subcommittee Reports

Activities: No report as activities there currently is not an activities committee.

Helpline/Public Relations: Email from Peter.

Hospitals & Institutions [H&I]: Jeremy: Randi K has been accepted as H&I chair. Randi will email report. [no report received]

Literature Distribution: Melody / Dan. Verbal report given, no written report received.

Newsletter: Hello family, My name is Adrian and I am an addict. We are currently working on the October 2010 issue of New Attitudes. This will be my last issue as Chair. GSRs: We are looking for articles on Service and Recovery. Please spread the work in all meetings you attend. Please take note: Next month will be my last appearance as Newsletter Sub-committee chair. If no one steps up to the plate, you will have no newsletter. Come on people, this is your newsletter, written by addicts for addicts – us.

Thank you for letting me serve. Adrian K.

Policy Committee: No policy committee.

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Area Inventory [AD-HOC]: No written report submitted.

XV. Elections / Nominations James was nominated for ALT SECRETARY. His qualifications are as follows: I’m an

addict named James. I have three years clean, I have a sponsor who has a sponsor. I am secretary of the beach

meeting and I am currently chairing two other meetings. I have been involved with service since I’ve been clean. I

used to take a meeting in with H&I and am also GSR for 2 years for Fridays on Foster. I have a computer and have

skills which would be required to be secretary. I would like to continue doing service and this would be a great way

to give back. Nomination closed by Free to choose

Randi K was voted in as H&I chair 18-0-0

STILL OPEN: POLICY SUB COMMITTEE CHAIR / LITERATURE CHAIR / NEWSLETTER CHAIR / ACTIVITIES CHAIR /

ACTIVITIES TEASURER / ASC ALTERNATE SECRETARY

XVI. OLD BUSINESS

MOTION 02/08/10 (GROUP)To remove the H&I line item from the gratitude dinner and donate to area general

fund as originally intended. INTENT – To have the funds where they are needed. PASSED 15-3-0

MOTION 07-05-10 (REGION) Intent: To add poster guidelines into PR policy

As item 8 under PI guidelines

Poster Day Guidelines and Distribution

- Refrain from provocative, promotional statements or artwork that may convey a negative image of NA or appear to be promotional

- Always ask permission before posting - Preferably go in groups of two (never do public information alone) - Don’t act as a spokesperson for NA – you are only one member - Don’t accept contributions, donations, free service or products - Don’t take a stand on any controversial or public issues while distributing posters - Don’t refer to any agency or other fellowship – either positively or negatively - Do present a positive image of recovery – dress appropriately, avoid foul language etc - Don’t disclose personal information – the purpose of a poster day is to tell the public about NA, not about

individual members - Refer any questions to the PI Subcommittee

PASSED 18-0-0

XVII. NEW BUSINESS

01/09/10 TAKE A BREAK/SUNRISE SERENITY VOTE: BACK TO MAKER

That all seconded motions be tabled to the groups for voting. INTENT: To encourage forward thinking and

promote unity.

Much discussion abounded. Con: hard to make quorum, will we ever be able to do business? Pro: Emotionally

charged issues, important to get back to groups. Con: More bureaucracy, bogging down, could take months to get

any business done. Pro: GSRs have a commitment to show up. Point of Info: Blanket motion, how would time

sensitive motions be affected? What about motion to close area?

NEWSLETTER/ 2ND

FREE TO CHOOSE: Motion to be tabled back to maker for clarification and to get with Policy.

02/09/10 LIVING MIRICLES/SUNSET RECOVERY VOTE: 12-3-5 PASSED

For area to give living miracles $77 for back rent. INTENT: To carry the message and to pay back rent of $77 to the

church.

Con: Each group should be self supporting. Pro: To be responsible to pay back $ we owe. Duke read

definition of the ASC.

03/09/10 MOTION OUT OF ORDER. Was duplicate of 02/09/10. Redundant.

04/09/10 TAKE A BREAK/ SUNRISE SERENITY VOTE: 18-0-0 PASSED

Withhold region donation for this month. INTENT: To allow time for bank accounts to be totally accounted for.

05/09/10 NEW ATTITUDES/ FRIDAY NIGHT EXPRESSO VOTE: 17-0-0 PASSED

ASC designate Ad-Hoc committee for 24 hour room (12 hr room) committee for thanksgiving. INTENT: time to plan

MOTION TO CLOSE: JOEL/ 2ND DUKE

TREASURERS REPORT….

South Broward Area - Narcotics Anonymous

September 12th, 2010 -- Group Literature Sales and Group Donations

Group Name Literature Donation Total

10 PM Recovery $86.35 $3.00 $89.35

A Burning Desire $19.90 $4.10 $24.00

A Day at a Time $40.70 $0.00 $40.70

A New Way $38.00 $0.00 $38.00

A Shot of Hope $7.50 $12.50 $20.00

Back to Life / We Live $76.80 $89.20 $166.00

Back to Reality $0.00 $12.00 $12.00

Free to Choose $30.45 $10.55 $41.00

Freedom in the Wind $68.10 $48.90 $117.00

Friday Night Espresso $60.45 $50.00 $110.45

Friday On Foster $26.30 $0.00 $26.30

Hollywood Monday Night $127.25 $25.00 $152.25

Last Chance $29.60 $5.00 $34.60

Let Go Let God $21.30 $25.00 $46.30

Living Miracles $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

New Attitudes $44.50 $25.50 $70.00

Recovery On The Rez $15.40 $122.60 $138.00

Recovery Workshop $29.10 $124.28 $153.38

Reflections of Recovery $14.75 $9.41 $24.16

Road to Freedom $26.45 $27.55 $54.00

Spiritual Awakenings $4.00 $124.00 $128.00

Sunrise Serenity $77.85 $17.15 $95.00

Sunset Recovery $45.90 $22.23 $68.13

Take a Break $204.10 $70.00 $274.10

The Journey Begins $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

The Way Back $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Tuesday Night Men's Group $4.50 $0.50 $5.00

Tuesday Night Shelter $4.50 $0.50 $5.00

Under New Management $69.20 $148.80 $218.00

We Do Recover $16.50 $3.50 $20.00

We Have a Choice $4.50 $0.00 $4.50

Weekend Serenity $28.00 $0.00 $28.00

Welcome Home $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Women's Group $42.40 $16.60 $59.00

Misc. Literature & Donations $63.08 $0.00 $63.08

Totals: $1,327.43 $997.87 $2,325.30

Treasurer's Report - September 12th, 2010

September - Beginning Bank Balance: $7,494.71

Cash In

Literature Sales $1,327.43

Group Donations $997.87

Cash In Total: $2,325.30

Cash Out Committee

Cash Out Total: $0.00

Total Cash: $2,325.30

Checks / Payments

Check # Payable to: Amount Committee

1001 Handy Storage $47.70 Activities

1002 Handy Storage $47.70 Literature

1003 Share Unit $50.00 Rent

1004 Melody Fieremonte - Copies for Meeting List $93.28 Literature

1005 First Presbyterian Church $77.00 Rent

XX Bank Fees - Automatically Deducted from Bank (Bank of America) $17.00 South Broward Area

XX Bank Fees - Automatically Deducted from Bank (Bank of America) $17.00 South Broward Area

XX Check Enclosure Fee - Automatically Deducted from Bank $5.00 South Broward Area

Checks Total: $354.68

September Totals

September - Beginning Bank Balance: $7,494.71

Checks Total: $354.68

Total Cash: $2,325.30

Sepetmber - Ending Bank Balance: $9,465.33

South Broward Public Relations Project: $1,777.00

Public Relations - Bus Ads: $2,500.00

Prudent Reserve: $3,500.00

Total Available Funds: $1,688.33