TORONTO AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MINUTES FOR: March 8th, 2015 Gordon S, Chair Prepared By: Siobhan S, Secretary and Sarah C, Alt. Secretary DRAFT

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Approved √ Approved as corrected

CAMH 33 RUSSELL STREET TORONTO

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 TASC Meeting Agenda – March 2015 1.

Call meeting to order

2.

Opening Procedures i. Serenity Prayer ii. NA Service Prayer, Twelve Traditions, Twelve Concepts iii. Roll Call iv. GSR Orientation v. Approval of the minutes from the last TASC meeting vi. Approval of the agenda

3.

Administrative Reports (with questions to follow) i. Chairperson ii. Secretary iii. RCM iv. Treasurer

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Subcommittee Reports (with questions to follow) i. Activities ii. Clean Times iii. Helpline iv. Hospitals & Institutions v. Literature vi. ORCNA Core Rep vii. Policies & Procedures viii. Public Relations ix. Retreats x. TACC xi. Ad-Hoc Committees i. Area Operations

5.

GSR Meeting Checklist

6.

GSR Reports

7.

Quarterly Question and Answer Period (Jan., Apr., Jul. and Oct.)

8.

Nominations

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Elections i. RCM

10.

Unfinished Business

11.

New Business

12.

GSR Points Review

13.

Adjourn

14.

Clean-Up And Close Meeting

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 TASC EXECUTIVE & SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRS (See Appendix 1 - Roll Call Sheet for attendance) Position Chairperson Alt. Chair Treaurer Alt. Treasurer Secretary Alt. Secretary RCM RCM Activities Chair Clean Times Chair Helpline Chair H&I Chair Literature Chair ORCNA Core Rep Retreat Chair PR Chair TACNA

Name Gordon S. Marty D Nellie P. OPEN Siobhan S Sarah C Estafania OPEN Dave K. Sarah H Cindy Andrew D. Terry L. Jonathan D Lori L. OPEN Brian A

Phone Number Attendance 647-302-0372 Present 416-998 Present 647-519-0526 Present 647-608-3211 647-772-7062 416-809-7620

Present Present Present

647-835-1983 416-568-8385 647-709-9675 416-912-0032 416-708-5857 647 535 1880 905-571-2965

Present Absent Absent Present Present Present Absent

647-244-8494

Present

CALL TO ORDER

10:08am

SERENITY PRAYER

All

SERVICE PRAYER

Brian A

12 TRADITIONS

Simone

12 CONCEPTS

Jonathan D

ROLL CALL

All

NEW GSR(S) PRESENT

Mark G – Together We Can Sean K – Just for Today

(Welcome & Orientation) APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved as corrected Approved

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 SUBCOMMITTEE & TRUSTED SERVANT REPORTS * Indicates report attached See Appendix 1 for Role Call Sheets See Appendix 2 for submitted Reports Chair*

Gordon S. – Read and submitted report.

Secretary*

Siobhan S. - Read and submitted report.

RCM*

Estefania. – Read and submitted report as visitor at region.

Treasurer*

Nellie P. – Read and Submitted report.

Activities

Dave K. - Read report, No Report Submited.

Clean Times*

Siobhan S. - Read and submitted report on behalf of Sarah H

Helpline*

Cindy F. - Read and submitted report.

H & I*

Andrew D. - Read and Submitted report on behalf of Andrew D

Literature*

Terry L. – Read and submitted report.

ORCNA Core Rep*

Jonathan D - Read and Submitted report

P&P*

Marty D. - Read and submitted report on behalf of Joe B

PR

No Report Read or Submitted

Retreat*

Lori L. - Read and submitted report on behalf of Lori L

TACNA 9*

Brian A – Read and Submitted report

Area Operations

Committee dissolved Motioned by Marty, Seconded by Brian

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NOMINATIONS POSITION

NAME

Nominated By

Seconded

Public Relations

David W

Marc B

Marty D

QUESTIONAIRE: Q: What is your Narcotics Anonymous clean date? A: 2003 Q: Do you have a N.A. sponsor? Have you done all Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous with an N.A. sponsor? A: Yes, Yes Q: Do you have a Narcotics Anonymous home group? How long have you been a member of this group? A: Yes Q: What is your N.A. service record? A: Chaired part of the PR committee 3 or 4 or 5 years. Charied Outreach, helpline, RCM. Held group positions, worked on several conventions registration, Convention Information. Worked with PR for 7-8 years Q: Why do you want this position? A: At the current moment it is to fill the position, stepped away to make time for other things like school. Has potential Alt Chair to step up next term

ELECTIONS POSITION

NAME

RCM (Outgoing)

Stephanie V

ELECTED (Y/N) (Y)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Unfinished Business

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NEW BUSINESS: Motion 2015-09: Motion Maker: Seconded By: Intent: Result: Motion 2015-10: Motion Maker: Seconded By: Intent: Result: Timeline:

To be spoken on: Recording another venue for our campout that was held last year at Albion Hill going to Sibbald Point Activities To gather an opinion of fellowship desire Floor opened for discussion To submit an activities P&P to be approved Activities To allow for better service and guidelines for Activities Committee Referred to P&P Bring back to TASC June 2015

Motion 2015-11: Motion Maker: Seconded By: Intent: Result:

Discussion Motion: Directive: To obtain additional signing authorities for activities Activities

Motion 2015-12: Motion Maker: Seconded By: Intent: Result: Timeline:

Add TASC chair and Treasurer to the Activities sub-committee as co-signing authorities. Nellie P Dave K Ensure cheques get signed Referred to P&P Bring back suggestion April 2015

Motion 2015-13: Motion Maker: Seconded By: Intent: Call to vote: Result:

Direct activities to come with a detailed comparison between both campout venues Mike W David W To have the best possible outcome for our fellowship and to provide unity For: (19) Against: (2) Abstained: (2) For: (2) Against: (20) Abstained: (1)

Motion 2015-14: Motion Maker: Seconded By: Intent: Result:

To discuss a line term of some concern in the approved regional budget Estefania A Nellie P To give the area an opportunity to have input on the regional budget. Not discussed, Tabled until Aprils meeting

To be able to have activities business continue unhindered Floor opened for discussion

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ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:15PM. All present closed in a circle with the Serenity Prayer. Thank you all for coming to this TASC meeting and for doing service work to help carry the message to the still suffering addict. The next TASC meeting is: April 12th, 2015 @ 10:00 am Please encourage new/Alt GSRs to attend Orientation session at 9:40am in the CAMH to Cafeteria Room 2029 @ CAMH, 33 Russell Street, Toronto SEE YOU THERE

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 1: Roll Call Sheets

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports

Written Administrative Reports: Chairs Report TASC Chairperson Report for March 8th 2015. Good morning family, Since our last meeting i did receive a response from the previous TASC Chair with regards to the contact information for the CAMH personnels responsible for the meeting room bookings, i wrote an email to both personnels informing them that I’m the new TASC Chairperson. At time of writing this report i have not received a reply. I was also in communication with our Treasurer with regards to the TASC signing officer changes and we decided to wait until the other RCM is voted in today to officially start that process.The previous TASC have made himself available to be at the bank.We are hopeful of having the signing officer changes done in time for April’s meeting. Yours in service . Gordon.S

Secretary’s Report Secretary Report

March 8, 2015

Good Morning, My name is Siobhan and I am an addict. Please remember to sign in at the back, if you are new to TASC and would like to be added to the email list there is a sheet called contact card at the back that you can write your name and email on and you will be added to the list. Please write it as clearly as possible to ensure that it gets recorded properly in the master list. If you wish to be removed email me or come see me at any time and you will be removed! PLEASE READ THE MINUTES!! Sarah and I are not perfect, there can be mistakes. We need you to point them out. If you submitted a motion, check to see that it is recorded properly and that the result is correct. If you submitted a report, check to make sure it is in the minutes. We need your help. To contact me please email [email protected], there is another secretary email floating around, please note I have no access to it! Yours In Loving Service Siobhan

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Resignation Letter from Charles To the members of the Toronto Area Service Committee This morning I am submitting my resignation as Alternate Treasurer and an Ad Hoc Committee Chair. As a result of a recent relapse, I no longer meet the clean time requirements for these roles. At this time I would like to express my thanks for the confidence that was placed in me when I was elected and the opportunity to have been of service. Charles S

Regional Committee Members Report Alt. Regional Committee Member Report March 7, 2015 Toronto Area Service Committee Good morning friends, I’d like to start by thanking the body for entrusting me with this position and I look forward to serving the Toronto area in my greatest capacity over the next two years. Last month I added a motion to new business to discuss the budget that was approved at the last regional meeting. More will be revealed later in today’s meeting, but basically it’s just a concern with one line item that doesn’t need to be there and is being budgeted for anyways. Upcoming Regional Meeting: the next regional meeting is Sunday, April 19th. The following positions are vacant: H&I Coordinator (4 year suggested clean time), Outreach Coordinator (4 years), and Alternate Regional Delegate (5 years). Also, the Public Information chair has just resigned and those considering the position are strongly encouraged to attend the next regional meeting, as assistance with this position will be needed urgently. Suggested clean time is 4 years. NAWS has released the second batch of review material for the Traditions Project. The drafts are posted online at www.na.org/traditions. They also re-posted the draft introduction chapter to orient those who did not participate in the first review. The site includes links to online input forms or they can be mailed or emailed in to [email protected]. The schedule provides three months, about twelve weeks to review this material. With five chapters in this batch, this means scheduling a workshop every other week if you do one tradition at a time, or once a month if you do two traditions at a time. The deadline for input on these chapters is 31 May 2015. The projected review period for Traditions Seven through Twelve is 1 June through 31 August. We look forward to your continued enthusiasm—Together we can create the best literature possible.

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports And one final reminder: Registration is open for WCNA 36, in Rio de Janeiro Brazil! This unique event is only a few months away - 11-14 June 2015. For more information, visit www.na.org/wcna now! Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this process. Yours in loving service, Estefania A.

Treasurer’s Report March 8, 2015 Treasurer’s Report Good morning everyone! First off I am deeply saddened by our Alternate Treasurer’s relapse and resignation of their post. The Alternate Treasurer was of immeasurable value to me and was prepared to step into my role come elections in August. That being said I am committed to mentoring the next Alternate Treasurer and to prepare them for the duties and responsibilities to eventually fill the Treasurer position. Accounting Our opening balance was $2,761.09. After expenses our balance is $6,285.74. We have one un-cashed cheques totaling $19.66 so our actual balance is $6,266.08. Our prudent reserve, which is equal to two month’s fixed expenses is $920.06. This leaves us $5,346.02. We haven’t disbursed cheques to Hospitals & Institutions in a few months and there are upcoming expenses so I am leaving us some latitude when considering contributions to other areas. I’d like to acknowledge the home groups in the Toronto Area who contributed a combined total of $3,922.10 in the last two months alone. Contributions from TASC I will be disbursing $2,000.00 cheques to the Ontario Regional Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous (ORSCNA) and Narcotics Anonymous Worlds Services (NAWS). Signing Authorities The Chair of TASC and I were set to meet last month when we realized we’d have to add the Regional Committee Members (RCMs) to the TASC account as signing authorities. There is another election for RCM today so we decided to wait and meet at all once. We’ll arrange the date and time directly following this meeting. And finally, if you are requesting reimbursement for approved expenses, please submit your receipts and report to me. Thank you for letting me be accountable for your money, Nellie P, Treasurer, Toronto Area Service Committee

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports March 8, 2015: Income/Expense report for February 2015 Opening Balance

$2,761.09

Fixed Expenses Telepartners (Helpline)

$131.51

Meeting Lists

$130.18

Bell (Helpline)

$47.42

Bank Fees

$4.95

Total Fixed Expenses

$314.06

Variable Expenses Cleantimes

$83.39

Total Variable Expenses

$83.39

Total Expenses

$397.45

Revenue Group Contributions

$3,922.10

Total Revenue

$3,922.10

Outstanding Cheques Cashed N/A Outstanding Cheques Cashed Total Closing Balance

$6,285.74

Outstanding Cheques Multi-Year Hotel Contract Exploration Ad Hoc copying costs, cheque #762 (needs to be cancelled) Outstanding Cheques Total

$19.66

Actual Closing Balance

$6,266.08

$19.66

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Cleantimes Report Clean Times March 2015 report Apologies that I am not with you today - I am out town. All is well with the clean times. Many thanks to Rob I for the printing. Please continue to include in the GSR points that the cleantimes is always looking for support and contributions. Please subcommittees and homegroups, send your announcements to [email protected] if you would like them printed. We love to get information regarding upcoming activities etc. See you all soon. Sarah H

Helpline Report March Helpline Report to TASC March 8, 2014 Good Morning Everyone, I am pleased to report that we had another new volunteer join the helpline this month and all shifts are once again covered! The first thing that I would like to mention is that the transition to the Ontario Regional Number is still on hold. I am still waiting to hear back from the ORSCNA PI Coordinator. (Ontario Region Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous Public Information Coordinator.) The next thing that I would like to bring up is that when you call the current helpline number 1 888 696 8956 and listen to the recorded meeting lists, you will notice that they are not accurate. We do not want to re-record them all at the moment due to our pending transition to the Ontario Regional Number. We passed a motion at our business meeting to delete the current recorded meeting lists and leave a recording for callers to leave a message for meeting information or to check our website. Lastly, Easter is coming up! Good Friday is on April 3rd, Easter Sunday is April 5th and Easter Monday is April 6th. Once again, I am asking that all meetings that fall on these days contact the helpline to let us know if you will be OPEN or CLOSED. We have still been getting very little feedback from groups over the holidays! It would be very very helplful if we heard from more groups! We need to know which groups are closed so that we do not send anyone to a meeting that is closed. We also need to know which groups are open so that we can confidently send people to the meetings we know are open. We cannot assume that your group is open if we do not hear from you!! You can contact us by calling the helpline at 1 888 696 8956 or 1 888 811 3887. You can also email P a g e | 16

Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports us at [email protected]. You can also speak to me! I have included in the GSR points a list of the groups that we still have not heard from. If your group is on this list please contact us. Thank you Yours in Loving Service, Cindy F

Hospitals and Institutions Hi everybody, H and I still needs your help. We have openings for Alt-Chair, Secretary and Alt-Secretary and Ossington is looking for a panel leader. Ossington currently meets on Saturdays at 7pm and while it is a men's only detox, all genders are welcome as a panel leader. Please come out and see us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the CAMH cafeteria at 7pm to help carry the message to the still suffering addict. YILS, Andrew D

Literature Report TASC Literature Committee Report for March, 2015 Hello family,

There is not much to report. We have prepared a cheque to donate $680.22 to the Toronto Area, which will bring our bank balance to our prudent reserve of $2000.00

The following are the GSR points: 1. Please ensure the Literature Order form you submit at the Toronto Area says either July 2014, or December 2014 on the upper left corner of page 1. We will not accept any other order forms. 2. When picking up your orders, please check that they have been filled correctly. 3. Please make sure your cheques are filled out correctly, and made out to the Toronto Area Literature Committee. 4. The Toronto Area Literature Committee needs an Alt. Chair to take on Chair position at the elections held in May 2015.

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ORCNA Core Rep Report Orcna Core Rep Report Location:

March 8th 2015

Delta Ottawa City Centre the 8th, 9th and 10th of May, 2015.

Registration form available to print online at: www.orcna.ca/registration.html Po box to send registration form and cheque or money order to: ORCNAXXVIII PO Box 91057 Kanata, ON K2T 0A3

Reports Treasurer: Income from last period $1627 Total funds to date $8695 Expenses $302 Balance: $8413 3 quotes for each the DJ and the comic for the convention were chosen and sent out to the orcna committee to review for selection at next meeting (today). Hotel : 209 nights booked as of February 16, 2015. This allows for 5 comp nights, to date. 7 comp nights are necessary to cover the 3 main speakers. The hotel is pet friendly. Orcna allocated rooms price will go up April 7th. BANQUET TICKETS – change time to 5:30 TO 7:00 pm. Tables staying in place for main speaker. Tickets are $50 each or $400 for a table. Golden Triangle Area will be holding a fundraiser on March 21 in Guelph ORCNA awareness event March 21 2015 Saturday,March 21st First Baptist Church,255 Woolwich,Guelph Doors open at 1pm Speaker Jam From 2-5 pm Pasta Dinner from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Bingo 7-9 pm Cost $10, $5 for Two Bingo Cards Additional Cards $1

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports Registration: Received 17 pre-registration, 14 banquet, 2 comedy, preconvention merchandise (4 mugs and 3 t-shirts) and advised committee chairs. Confirmation letters sent out and updated. 240 registration received to-date. All 3 main speakers have confirmed. Pre registration rate:

$20.00 (before March 28, 2015)

Onsite registration rate:

$30.00

New business: Vote 1. A local duo that DJ’d a recent Ottawa event and offered to do the convention for expenses($150) 2. A member from the Gatineau fellowship who has DJ’d some local events ($1,522) 3. Serenity Sound Crew, who have DJ’ the previous 2 conventions ($1,200)

committee members

Vote on Convention Comedian 3 options were presented: 1. A Nationally known comedienne with TV experience ($5,000 + expenses) 2. An internationally known comedian from the Ottawa area ($1,500; price includes an MC/opening act) 3. A combination act, with one comedian and a magician ($1,015) jected due to budget constraints Motion: To call the “Hospitality Room” the “Fellowship Room” instead. Intent: To reduce confusion about what the room will provide, which is fellowship, not food. Food is often inferred when the word “hospitality” is used P a g e | 20

Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports Result: Passed Motion: To change the date of the March 22 core committee meeting to March 29, pending approval from the OASC Intent: To support the involvement of the OCRC and Alt OCRC, who will be in town that weekend for the audit and kick off Result: Passed General Info relating to the Toronto Area: Hotel information: Delta Ottawa City Centre 101 Lyon Street North Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9 Phone: 613-237-3600 Toll Free: 1-888-890-3222 ORCNA XXVIII rates for single or double occupancy: Mode Room

$ 144.00

Mode Deluxe

$ 159.00

Mode Club

$ 179.00

Standard Suites

$ 244.00

April 7th, 2015 is the cut-off date for the above rates, but is subject to availability.

Events: ORCNA XXVIII Limestone Area Fundraising Event Pancake and Speaker Brunch Saturday, March 7th, 10:30 am Butternut Creek Church 257 Kingscourt Ave., Kingston, ONT Map

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports ORCNA XXVIII Carnival Kickoff March 28th, 2015 7 pm -12 am

Tickets $12

St. John’s Anglican Church 154 Somerset St W (Elgin and Somerset) Ottawa, ON Map

Food

Speaker Fellowship Fun Raffle Prizes Dance 9 pm - 12 am

If anyone has auction items for this event, please bring them. Actual NA items not necessary; anything...artwork; gifts; etc... Pre convention merchandise: Limited Edition Coffee Mug

$15.00

Limited Edition Men’s T-Shirts and Women’s Tanks (s, m, l, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

$20.00

Available to order on the registration form for pickup at the convention. Convention Merchandise for sale onsite: Caps, 2 different Mugs , 2 different Male T-Shirts , Female tank top, baseball style t-shirts and summer hoodie.

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports Policies and Procedures March 6, 2015 Hi everyone, I am an addict and my name is Joe. Here is a written report finally and I apologize again for such short notice and being unable to attend last month’s meeting. Our committee has covered more than enough for me this past term and they have worked very hard in bringing you the latest and most up to date P & P document for 2015. We have printed off many copies to be handed out at this Area Service meeting. I am sure that it is a bit easier to read and will prove to be a most valuable tool and reference document for any person involved in Area discussion and business. Soon there will be nominations and elections. I will not be returning for a second term in this position, as Chair. My Alt. Chair is now in a position at Area that would create a conflict to policy, so we will need someone new to step up and get involved with the ongoing work of this subcommittee. The beautiful thing about this is that the person will be coming into the committee where all the work is caught up and also the committee is well attended by members that are active and aware of all of this subcommittee’s business at hand on a regular month to month cycle. We even have an up to date “Policy Log” (I think...). Please come out to our next Meeting, Thursday March 12, following TASC in room 2015, C.A.M.H. building 33 Russell St., 7:00p.m. Once again, I just really want to thank all the committee members that have been involved on this committee since I have taken on the role as the Chair and that for the most part, have stayed involved throughout my whole term. They have worked hard and tirelessly for many a LONG nights and for the many months of sacrifice from doing other things and instead taking yet another Thursday to attend an extended and needed meeting to finish off a mini project or the like. They have been great and I am grateful to represent their work for your benefit and the benefit of any NA member using this document to create better recovery in the Toronto Area. Yours in Service, Joe B.

Retreat Report

Good morning, my name is Lori & I am an addict. Please spread the word to all your friends; we now have both the men's and women's retreat dates and locations set. You can get specific details from the committee by emailing us at [email protected] You can visit our website at www.torontonaretreats.weebly.com to get details on payment options and to make a $75.00 reservation deposit. Space is limited so get your deposit in now if you don't want to miss it. The 5th Annual Sisterhood in Recovery retreat has been booked for July 17-19 2015 and will be held at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster Ontario. The men's retreat has been booked for August 28-30 2015 and will be held at Natures Retreat in Erin Ontario. We have two positions we are seeking volunteers for: Treasurer and Secretary. We'd love the opportunity to show you what we're all about. GSR POINTS: Please announce both retreat dates at yor homegroups - JULY 17 Women and AUGUST 28 Men We are currently accepting volunteers for Treasurer and Secretary positions. We meet at 7pm this Wednesday (March 11th) at CAMH 33 Russell St., Room 4058A Yours in loving service, Lori L (tel# 905 571-2965)

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TACNA 9 Report Good Morning all, Last month we selected our pre-convention logo (exciting!!!!), and this month our Vice chair is collecting t-shirt quotes for fundraising using our pre-convention logo. Last month we also elected in a new registration chair, Sarah C. Stay tuned for meeting details. We have a speaker jam coming up which will be hosted by the activities committee right here CAMh. May 23rd in this room, 2029 from 12pm to 6pm. We'll have flyers available electronically to go out with the minutes. I have reached out to the ORCNA XXVIII chair to officially request space and permission to participate in selling pre registrations and T-shirts at ORCNA XXVIII in Ottawa. I have also reached out to the Chair of the Manhattan Area Convention taking place July 2 - 5th requesting permission to sell T-shirts and Pre-registrations at their alternate store on the Sunday. We have a contingent of members who are attending that convention so we hope to spread our message better south of the boarder. (Exciting!!!) Speaking of spreading our message south of the boarder, just today i received 5 speaker submissions from GA, VA, NC, two from CA. This is a result of our excellent pre-emptive efforts on behalf of our Convention Information Committee. Pre-registration cost is $20 and flyers will be available for our next TASC in April so stay tuned. Our regular meeting is the third Saturday of the month right here at Camh in the Elly Lilly Room (next door) at 2pm. Our next meeting is scheduled for March 21st 2015 Financial report: We had no expenditures and our bank balance is currently $3,410.40. The following positions are available: Secretary Alternate treasurer Alternate Secretary Arts and Graphics Chair Fundraising and Entertainment Merchandise Chair There are two GSR points: The available positions currently needing to be filled and TACNA IX Speaker Jam, May 23rd 12pm - 6 in room 2029. If you'd like to participate contact our programming chair at [email protected] YILS, Brian A

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New GSRs please attend the GSR Orientation at 9:40 am prior to TASC in the cafeteria at CAMH OPEN POSITIONS 

Alt. Treasurer

UPCOMING ELECTIONS 

Public Relations Chair – David W has been nominated

UPCOMING NOMINATIONS 

All subcommittee chairs.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFO  

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Secretary Please be vigilant in forwarding all updated contact information to the [email protected] If you would like corrections made to the minutes or additions to the GSR points please also email [email protected] RCM ORCNA will be held in Ottawa at the Delta Hotel on May 8th – 10th, 2015 CCNA will be held in Halifax November 6-8, 2015 Rochester Area Convention of NA will be held on February 20-22, 2015 The following positions are vacant: o H&I Coordinator (4 year suggested clean time) o Outreach Coordinator (4 year suggested clean time) o Alternate Regional Delegate (5 year suggested clean time) o Public Information (4 year suggested clean time) Registration is now open for WCNA 36, in Rio de Janeiro Brazil SUBCOMMITTEE INFO

Activities: Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, at 33 Russell Street in room 4088A at 7pm Next meeting moved to the following Wednesday April 8th, 2015 due to Yuk Yuks event  We need your ideas! We are currently looking for volunteers, game ideas and decorators for upcoming events! Upcoming Events: April Fools comedy night Wednesday april 1st @ yuk yuk’s 224 richmond st w opens at 7 show starts at 8 Tickets are $12 Speaker jam Saturday may 23rd CAMH rm 2029 as well as the cafeteria We will be having speakers throughout the day with fellowship in the cafeteria

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports Kew gardens picnic June 20 11-6 BBQ, games and fun High Park picnic August 15 11-6 area 23 near the zoo BBQ, games and fun Open Positions on Activities Committee:        

Alt. Chair Treasurer Alt Treasurer Secretay Alt Secretary Recreation Coordinator Alt Recreation Coordinator Alt Events Coordinator

Always looking for volunteers Clean Times: 33 Russell Street – There is no set time please email [email protected]  Just a reminder to folks that the cut off for submissions is the second week of the preceding month. Anything submitted after that will likely be put into the next month’s issue  As always the Clean times welcomes and encourages your submissions as well as any questions or suggestions. These should be emailed to [email protected] Helpline: Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 33 Russell Street in the cafeteria at 7 pm  The Helpline is looking for an Alternate Chairperson (Suggested Clean Time 2 yrs)  Easter is coming up. Good Friday is April 3rd, Easter Sunday is April 5th and Easter Monday is April 6th. If your homegroup falls on any of these days we need to know it will be OPEN or CLOSED. You can call or email the helpline to let us know. The following is a list of groups that we have not heard from yet. If your group is on this list please contact us! Thank you Hospitals and Institutions: Meets the 3rd Wednesday, at 33 Russell Street in the cafeteria at 7 pm  Alt Chair 2 years and 6 months involvement in H&I, Secretary and alt. secretary  Ossington Detox is looking for a panel leader.  Looking for volunteers to go into detox facilities, hospitals and local jails. Literature:  Please ensure the Literature Order form you submit at the Toronto Area says either July 2014, or December 2014 on the upper left corner of page 1. We will not accept any other order forms.  When picking up your orders, please check that they have been filled correctly.  Please make sure your cheques are filled out correctly, and made out to the Toronto Area Literature Committee.  The Toronto Area Literature Committee needs an Alt. Chair to take on Chair position at the elections held in May 2015.

Policies and Procedures: Meets the Thursday following TASC at 33 Russell Street room 2015 at 7 pm.

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Toronto Area Service Committee Of Narcotics Anonymous Meeting March 8th, 2015 Appendix 3: GSR Reports Public Relations: Meets the third Thursday of the month at 33 Russell Street, in room #4088A at 7:30pm  Updates to meeting list please email [email protected] Retreat Committee: Our next committee meeting is Wednesday March 11th. Please come join us upstairs in room 4058A on the fourth floor at 7:00pm. We'd love for you to join us.  Please announce both retreat dates at your homegroups - JULY 17 Women and AUGUST 28 Men  We are currently accepting volunteers for Treasurer and Secretary positions.

TACC: Meets the third Saturday of the month at CAMH 33 Russell Street in the RM 2015  The following Positions are still open; Secretary Alt. Treasurer Alt. Sec. Arts & Graphics Chair Fundraising & Entertainment Chair Merchandise Chair 2 years suggested clean time for all positions except the Alt. Secretary that is 1 year and Alt. Treasurer that is 3 years 

Speaker Jam

Saturday may 23rd CAMH rm 2029 as well as the cafeteria We will be having speakers throughout the day with fellowship in the cafeteria

Home Groups in Need of Support  12 By 12  Faith Over Fear  Just For Today  Keep it real  Lakeside Steps  Miracles on Mondays  New Path to a New Life  NA Foundations needs support for Thursday nooner  Recovery 101 looking for support form members with clean time as there are a lot of newcomers Home Group Notes:  New Life – No animals are allowed at church  New Found Life – May 23rd 25 Year anniversary speaker meeting. (all speakers will have 20+ years) If you are interested in speaking, please speak to a home group member at NFL. Holiday Closures:  Recovery comes first CLOSED Easter Saturday GSR’s please be mindful of how many meeting lists you are taking. Do not take more than you need.

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