"When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help
I want the hand of AA to be there.
And for that I am responsible."
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Welcome to District 28
"Courtesy, kindness, justice and love are the keynotes by which we come into harmony with practically anybody."
12 & 12, Step 10, p. 93
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DISTRICT 28 GSR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2026
GSR and Officer Members present:
Charley R - DCM and Literature, Don H-Alternate DCM -GSR Onaway; Jose M- GSR Living in Solution; Randy G- GSR Hillman; Diane R-secretary-treasurer and GSR DAD and Grand Lake; Kelly O- Webmaster; Jenny S Back to Basics; Candy K-Came to Believe Group Rogers City.
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The meeting was called to order by Charley at 11:40 am
The meeting was called to order by Charley at 11:40 amOld Business:
•The previous meeting minutes were reviewed by secretary Diane R and approved unopposed.
The previous meeting minutes were reviewed by secretary Diane R and approved unopposed.•The treasury report was read by treasurer Diane R and approved unopposed. A copy of the report is available upon request. Diane mentioned that certain groups are consistent contributors to the treasury and others do not contribute at all. Expenses exceeded donations for the District. Expenses are minimal due to donations of the phone, ink, etc. The faithful five pamplet was addressed and handed out.
The treasury report was read by treasurer Diane R and approved unopposed. A copy of the report is available upon request. Diane mentioned that certain groups are consistent contributors to the treasury and others do not contribute at all. Expenses exceeded donations for the District. Expenses are minimal due to donations of the phone, ink, etc. The faithful five pamplet was addressed and handed out. •Literature Report was given by Charley. The District purchased Newcomer packets and Acceptance booklets. Both are available upon request.
Literature Report was given by Charley. The District purchased Newcomer packets and Acceptance booklets. Both are available upon request.•AA Hotline-Susan S is manning the phone and was not present. She reported to Diane that calls have been minimal.
AA Hotline-Susan S is manning the phone and was not present. She reported to Diane that calls have been minimal.•Webmaster Report- Kelly O reports that there are still many hits on the old website. She is not able to get to that platform to remove it. It was suggested to add the current website on the meeting list. Jim E has a friend who may be able to assist Kelly with some of the website issues. Charley states he will reach out to the webmaster for Area 32 to assist.
Webmaster Report- Kelly O reports that there are still many hits on the old website. She is not able to get to that platform to remove it. It was suggested to add the current website on the meeting list. Jim E has a friend who may be able to assist Kelly with some of the website issues. Charley states he will reach out to the webmaster for Area 32 to assist.The current website is district28area32.org
New Business:
•Diane requested a budget of $500.00 to conduct a traditions workshop the first week of March. It will be formatted after one that was attended in Roscommon presented by District 26. Funds will be used for handout materials and lunch. It was motioned and passed unopposed. Diane and Kelly O will create the workshop with assistance from Nick who is on the area 32 workshop committee. Diane will be reaching out to the groups for support and participants. Joe will reach out to the pastor of the Free Methodist Church for permission to use the basement cafeteria and kitchen for the event.
Diane requested a budget of $500.00 to conduct a traditions workshop the first week of March. It will be formatted after one that was attended in Roscommon presented by District 26. Funds will be used for handout materials and lunch. It was motioned and passed unopposed. Diane and Kelly O will create the workshop with assistance from Nick who is on the area 32 workshop committee. Diane will be reaching out to the groups for support and participants. Joe will reach out to the pastor of the Free Methodist Church for permission to use the basement cafeteria and kitchen for the event.•Randy G Hillman reports that the pavillion for Sober Saturday has been reserved for Saturday June 6th, 2026.
Randy G Hillman reports that the pavillion for Sober Saturday has been reserved for Saturday June 6th, 2026.•Charley R reports that he will be reserving the senior center for the area CMIA assembly June 7, 2026.
Charley R reports that he will be reserving the senior center for the area CMIA assembly June 7, 2026.•Don H will create a flier for both events to be distributed as needed.
Don H will create a flier for both events to be distributed as needed.GSR Round Table:
•Diane reports that the Grand Lake Meeting is going strong. They are now rotating chairpersons each month. They are consistent contributors to the district treasury.
Diane reports that the Grand Lake Meeting is going strong. They are now rotating chairpersons each month. They are consistent contributors to the district treasury.•The DAD Sunday am Alpena Hospital group is still going strong and a consistent contributor to the district treasury.
The DAD Sunday am Alpena Hospital group is still going strong and a consistent contributor to the district treasury.•Randy G reports that the Hillman group still has a strong core group and they are a consistent contributor to the district treasury
Randy G reports that the Hillman group still has a strong core group and they are a consistent contributor to the district treasury•Joe M reported that the Saturday morning Living in the Solution group -Alpena has an increased attendance but meetings may be getting watered down. He suggested a workshop on how to run a meeting might be helpful. Much discussion was held on that topic. Many suggestions made ie, using a timer for shares, using the 12 and 12 and Big
Joe M reported that the Saturday morning Living in the Solution group -Alpena has an increased attendance but meetings may be getting watered down. He suggested a workshop on how to run a meeting might be helpful. Much discussion was held on that topic. Many suggestions made ie, using a timer for shares, using the 12 and 12 and BigBook to initiate sharing, and others such as using the group conscience to handle issues with meetings. This group is a consistent contributor to the district treasury.
•Jenny S reported on the Back to Basics Monday Alpena Women’s Group. Attendance is good and attendees include those from the Sunrise Center. Some members are working on creating a treatment center committee to assist with meetings etc. She suggested approaching groups with specific requests for financing events.
Jenny S reported on the Back to Basics Monday Alpena Women’s Group. Attendance is good and attendees include those from the Sunrise Center. Some members are working on creating a treatment center committee to assist with meetings etc. She suggested approaching groups with specific requests for financing events.•Kelly O is conducting the jail meetings for females as Deb B is out of town. There is consistent participation from inmates.
Kelly O is conducting the jail meetings for females as Deb B is out of town. There is consistent participation from inmates.•Candy K reports that the Came to Believe Group is still going strong. They are planning on a speaker meeting soon. They will be hosting the District 28 meeting in July.
Candy K reports that the Came to Believe Group is still going strong. They are planning on a speaker meeting soon. They will be hosting the District 28 meeting in July.•Don H reports that the Onaway Group is struggling. He will reach out to the group to determine if meetings have consistent chairperson and if the Women’s Meeting is ongoing.
Don H reports that the Onaway Group is struggling. He will reach out to the group to determine if meetings have consistent chairperson and if the Women’s Meeting is ongoing. The meeting was adjourned at 12:35pm.
