Saturday, 9/20/14 Intergroup Minutes
Raleigh NC
Attendees: Atiya Chair, Jim K WSBCD, Scott Treasurer, Rita Newsletter Distribution, Imogene Retreat Registrar, Alice Mon Raleigh/By-Laws, Mickelle Sat Morn Ral/PIPO, Rebecca Vice Chair, Sherylyn Retreat Chair, Mary Anne Chapel Hill Thurs 7 pm Rep, Cheryl Secretary, Neill SOAR Rep, Esther Library, Lauren
Newsletter/Durham T/Th 12:30 Rep, Sid Cary Mon, Elizabeth Tues Chapel-Hill, Linda Mon Hillsborough, Jan 12 Steps Within, DebbieGarner Wed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- WSO – Next conference is the first week of May 2015. Jim said at WSO it was encouraged to reach out to groups in our region that are not part of IG. Atiya suggested adding to Policy and Procedures – perhaps Group Outreach position - SOAR – Neill made plane reservations and conference
registration for Nov conference 
- Hi Tech – Webmaster lives out of the country. Atiya reported redeveloping newsletter distribution list so it can be distributed electronically again. Once updated – members can rejoin to receive electronically.
Also, new IG reps are asked to provide their group name they are representing, email address and the rep they are replacing and send to updates@triangleoa.org
-Group Outreach – Rep not present
- Newsletter - Rita delivered Oct Newsletters. Chapel Hill thurs committed to write for Nov and Cary Monday for Dec. Lauren also asks for any writings members would like to write on ie: tools, sponsorships, etc.
Finally, Lauren noted that all contact information for meetings, etc are on the back page so it can be torn off of the newsletter and handed out as needed – protects anonymity.
- PIPO – Mikelle stated that state employee health fair went great. Need to order more supplies as a lot was given out at the health fair. Posters have been ordered for home groups to distribute.
- Retreat Chair – Sherylyn appreciates the help and service opportunity. Has a Registration form draft in place and requested feedback about the form. The focus of the Spring retreat will be The Twelve Steps. Imogene was voted in as Registrar. Cheryl provided that Imogene was added to the checking account earlier
this month due to a logistical need. Has team in place – areas are Service, Welcome, Decorations, Speaker Liaison, Activities and Fund Raising. Registration will be available beginning Oct 1, 2014 via hard-copy
and Event Brite. Event Brite charges a fee to the attendee so mail in registration will still be available. Sherylyn has a PO Box that registrations will be mailed to. It was asked what the purpose of the Retreat was – spreading the OA message or fundraiser for IG. IG agreed it’s for sharing the message. Sherylyn requested that the Retreat team be permitted to raise funds for the IG retreat account and to replenish prudent
reserve through the retreat teams fundraising activities. She was encouraged by IG to move forward with fundraising. Retreat team had ideas for fundraising. She has obtained fundraising guidelines
from OA.org and has spoken to SOAR leadership concerning fundraising in OA.
- Library - Esther – Library is functioning. Items checked out.
- 12 Step Within - the Relapse Recovery Day is next weekend Sep 27th. Info is in newsletter
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Neill provided that Tues Raleigh Meeting on 10/14 will be on sponsorship. All details in newsletter.
- 7th Tradition - $44.00
CONTINUING BUSINESS
- By-Law Review – Alice and Jim – updates are in compliance with WSO/SOAR – updated gender specifics and consolidated material so it is not repeating. Also created table of contents. Cheryl suggested 1 year abstinence requirement for Retreat Chair and Registrar since Registrar manages checkbook. We will vote on the By-Laws updates in October meeting.
- Gratitude Lunch – Alice - attendance – approx. 50 - cost was $125
– 7th Tradition - $47. Great, worthwhile event
NEW BUSINESS
- Cary Group is hosting Serenity Day/Speakers on November 22 
from 1-3:30 pm
-There was a request for a meeting in Wake Forest