District 7 GSR Meeting

https://www.district7nhaa.org/

May 1 st , 2025

Attendance: Pat, Deb, Wendy, Donna, John, Christina, Nate

DCM Report:

This years with the Delegates, from US and Canada, get together in NYC, the topic is TRUST. Sue

will be getting together with everyone in Area 43 at D12, May 17 th to tell us a lot of what she

has learned. Hybrid or in person. Anyone in AA is welcome to come. NHAA.net for more

information.

Our Delegate will soon be asking for contact names for the ones of us that will be going to the

International Convention in Vancouver. Food will not be allowed at the AA conventions. Our

Hospitality Suite at the hotel Conventions Center East, Suite MR 14.

All the first copy of the Plane Language sold out in the 1 st week. Over 7,000 copies were sold!

The 2 nd addition is now out, but the jails are not putting it out quickly. They still must read the

2 nd addition before letting the people that work at the jail read it first.

Just in case anyone that helps the people in jails ask where they are.

Ask at the meetings you go to, in our area or other areas, is all the information about the

meeting they go to posted correctly. You can talk with Pat or Wendy if you have any questions

about it. Pat now has the job. Wendy has had it in the past. The place of the meeting, the time,

the GSR’s name and address, etc

MSCYPPAA will be out on the ocean next year. More information is coming within the next few

months.

D8 at Elm Brook in Contoocook. 11:00am-4:00pm Founders Day Celebration.

$5 to park a car. So bring friends. $15 for the event. Family is welcome. A family friendly day of

a cookout, potluck, AA meeting, games and more. Go to NHAA.net for more information. They

have been doing this for many years now.

The Functions said over 480 people were at the Area 43 event this year. It was in Nashua. So,

the entire event was paid for this year. There are copies of the 3 speaker of the event on

NHAA.net

They are thinking about posting the recordings of the speakers from the past events

Treasurers Report: District 7 started the month of April with $4,070.97. Received a $100

contribution from the Tuesday night meeting. The current balance is $4,170.97

ZOOM Guy: Position Open

WEBMASTER: Positions Open

REGISTRAR: Position Open

Literature/Grapevine: No new information to report

Treatment: No new information to report

Corrections: Position Open

Hotline: Position Open

Functions: Position Open

Archivist: Position Open

PICIPPI: No report given

MEETINGS: Pat: The Wednesday night End of the Road group is still really well attended. They have

voted to allow animals in the meeting on a case by case basis. Christina : Jeffrey Friday Night is well

attended as always, including another of newcomers. The New Ipswich meeting is moving, but is still

well attended. Wendy: Friday Night Grapevine meeting is well attended both in person and on zoom.

New Business: Deb has volunteered to fill the Functions position. The group voted and it passed

unanimously. Pat has volunteered to fill the Registrar position. The group voted and it passed

unanimously

Need to update emails for the positions on the District 7 website

Sending money to District 7

If the need arises to send money to the district 7, please use:

District 7 AA

PO box 572

Peterborough NH 03458

Or VENMO @Area43Dist7AA

District 7 Committee Meeting

3/6/2025

OPENING

Welcome, Moment of Silence, AA Preamble, Tradition of the Month, Concept of the

Month

PREAMBLE

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength

and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to

recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or

fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is

not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish

to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary

purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Reprinted with permission of the AA Grapevine, Inc.

INTRODUCTIONS

Go around the room and introduce ourselves.

Tradition Two – "The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop

drinking."

CONCEPT TWO - “To insure effective leadership, we should endow each element of

A.A.—the Conference, the General Service Board and its service corporations, staffs,

committees, and executives—with a traditional “Right of Decision.””

OFFICER REPORTS

Secretary (Nate)

Treasurer (Wendy)

DCM (Lorne)

GSR REPORTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Archives (Roxanne) –

Functions (Roxanne) –

Literature/Treatment (Christina) –

PICPC (Phil)– Nothing new to report

Registrar (Pat)–

Hotline (Gretchen) –

Website/Zoom (Kelly) –

OLD BUSINESS

March 22, District 7 hosts the area conference at the Congregational Church in

Peterborough.

We will have a planning meeting on 3/17

NEW BUSINESS

Closing

I am responsible, when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A.

always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.

DCM Report

Purchased a single day event insurance plan for the March 22nd Area meeting. The

total cost was $119.92.

Still working on a District Blanket policy but the agent at Eaton and Berube, the agent

that brokers the Greenfield policy, has not been able to find us one yet.

Are there other insurance brokers to contact?

I would like to schedule planning meetings for the Area Conference on the following

dates

Monday 2/10/2025 - 7PM Virtually

Monday 2/24/2025 - 7 PM Virtually

Monday 3/10/2025 - 7 PM Virtually

We will need volunteers to help setup and cleanup, and assist with logistics throughout

the day (e.g. food prep and serving, coffee & tea making, parking, etc…)

We will also need “potluck” salads, sides, and deserts. Wendy will be handling the food

budget and coordinating food. She has already spoken with District 13 about what they

purchased.

I will speak with the church about scheduling a walk through for an upcoming Saturday,

I am currently waiting to hear back on additional questions so will let you know when I

can get this scheduled.

I announced the Valentines Day Dance, and District Pizza Party at the Area meeting in

January. I requested that a few members from the Area join us to attract participation in

service.

Here are some updated from the Area:

Concepts Presentations (Jan 30 – Mar 27, Thursdays, 7-8 PM): Virtual

discussions on AA’s concepts, flyer on nhaa.net.

NERAASA 2025 (Feb 21-23, Virtual): Service-focused event with engaging

discussions, workshops, and panels. Area 43 attendance is growing. Register at

area45snjaa.org.

Area 43 Pre-Conference Assembly (Mar 22, Hosted by District 7):

Roundtable discussions on agenda items for the 75th General Service

Conference.

NHYSCYPAA XXV (Apr 4-6, Attitash): Theme: “Get on the Train!” More details

at nhyscypaa.com.

Area 43 Convention (Apr 11-13, Nashua Doubletree Hotel): Registration

details available at nhaa.net.

AA’s 90th Anniversary International Convention (2025, Vancouver): Updates

and virtual tours available at aa.org.

75th General Service Conference (Apr 25 – May 3, NYC): Preliminary agenda

available soon on nhaa.net, with the final list expected Feb 17-25. Preparations

for Pre-Conference agenda discussions are in progress.

District 7 Committee Meeting

2/6/2025

OPENING

Welcome, Moment of Silence, AA Preamble, Tradition of the Month, Concept of the

Month

PREAMBLE

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength

and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to

recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or

fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is

not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish

to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary

purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Reprinted with permission of the AA Grapevine, Inc.

INTRODUCTIONS

Go around the room and introduce ourselves.

Tradition Two – "For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority - a loving

God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted

servants; they do not govern."

CONCEPT TWO - “The General Service Conference of A.A. has become, for nearly every

practical purpose, the active voice and the effective conscience of our whole society in its

world affairs.”

OFFICER REPORTS

Secretary (Nate)

Treasurer (Wendy)

DCM (Lorne/John)

GSR REPORTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Archives (Roxanne) –

Functions (Roxanne) –

Valentines Day Dance - 2/15

Literature/Treatment (Christina) –

PICPC (Phil)– Nothing new to report

Registrar (Pat)–

Hotline (Gretchen) –

Website/Zoom (Kelly) –

OLD BUSINESS

March Pizza Party at District Meeting

NEW BUSINESS

Closing

I am responsible, when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A.

always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.

DCM Report

Purchased a single day event insurance plan for the March 22nd Area meeting. The

total cost was $119.92.

Still working on a District Blanket policy but the agent at Eaton and Berube, the agent

that brokers the Greenfield policy, has not been able to find us one yet.

Are there other insurance brokers to contact?

I would like to schedule planning meetings for the Area Conference on the following

dates

Monday 2/10/2025 - 7PM Virtually

Monday 2/24/2025 - 7 PM Virtually

Monday 3/10/2025 - 7 PM Virtually

We will need volunteers to help setup and cleanup, and assist with logistics throughout

the day (e.g. food prep and serving, coffee & tea making, parking, etc…)

We will also need “potluck” salads, sides, and deserts. Wendy will be handling the food

budget and coordinating food. She has already spoken with District 13 about what they

purchased.

I will speak with the church about scheduling a walk through for an upcoming Saturday,

I am currently waiting to hear back on additional questions so will let you know when I

can get this scheduled.

I announced the Valentines Day Dance, and District Pizza Party at the Area meeting in

January. I requested that a few members from the Area join us to attract participation in

service.

Here are some updated from the Area:

Concepts Presentations (Jan 30 – Mar 27, Thursdays, 7-8 PM): Virtual

discussions on AA’s concepts, flyer on nhaa.net.

NERAASA 2025 (Feb 21-23, Virtual): Service-focused event with engaging

discussions, workshops, and panels. Area 43 attendance is growing. Register at

area45snjaa.org.

Area 43 Pre-Conference Assembly (Mar 22, Hosted by District 7):

Roundtable discussions on agenda items for the 75th General Service

Conference.

NHYSCYPAA XXV (Apr 4-6, Attitash): Theme: “Get on the Train!” More details

at nhyscypaa.com.

Area 43 Convention (Apr 11-13, Nashua Doubletree Hotel): Registration

details available at nhaa.net.

AA’s 90th Anniversary International Convention (2025, Vancouver): Updates

and virtual tours available at aa.org.

75th General Service Conference (Apr 25 – May 3, NYC): Preliminary agenda

available soon on nhaa.net, with the final list expected Feb 17-25. Preparations

for Pre-Conference agenda discussions are in progress.

District 7 Committee Meeting

1/2/2025

OPENING

Welcome, Moment of Silence, AA Preamble, Tradition of the Month, Concept of the

Month

PREAMBLE

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength

and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to

recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or

fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is

not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish

to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary

purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Reprinted with permission of the AA Grapevine, Inc.

INTRODUCTIONS

Go around the room and introduce ourselves.

TRADITION ONE – LONG FORM

EACH MEMBER OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS BUT A SMALL PART OF A GREAT WHOLE. A.A. MUST

CONTINUE TO LIVE OR MOST OF US WILL SURELY DIE. HENCE OUR COMMON WELFARE COMES FIRST.

BUT INDIVIDUAL WELFARE FOLLOWS CLOSE AFTERWARD.

CONCEPT ONE (LONG FORM)

The final responsibility and ultimate authority for A.A. world services should always

reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship. 

OFFICER REPORTS

Secretary (Nate)

lorne.c.loudin@gmail.com

Treasurer (Wendy)

DCM (Lorne)

GSR REPORTS

Phil – Tuesday Night Big Book Study – Meeting is going well. Up to 15 people,

10-15. Voted to include Dr. Bob’s Nightmare, then will start over at the beginning

of the Big Book

Pat – Wednesday Night – End of the Road – Now being held in Bennington,

Good attendance, 25 people average, Upstairs of the Town Offices, across from

the Fire Station.

Wendy – Friday Night -Grapevine Meeting - meeting going well, less people than

usual due to holiday.

Kelly – Wednesday Night Online – 7 – 8 people meeting regularly.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Archives (Roxanne) – Nothing for archives

Functions (Roxanne) – Alcothons were a success. Should we change venues

for next years Alcothons? General consensus is that we should consider moving

next year.

Valentine’s Day Dance Will be on Saturday Feb 15 th .

Kelly motioned to budget $300.00 for Valentine’s Day Dance

Phill seconded the motion

Motion Passed

Two raffles – 50/50 (at the door), chocolate/valentine fund

Phil motioned for $50 for raffle items (chocolate fun), discussion brought it up to

$100

Kelly seconded; motion passed

Flyers need to be done and out early next week

Literature/Treatment (Christina) – No new information

PICPC (Phil)– Nothing new to report

Registrar (Open)–

Hotline (Gretchen) – Nothing new to report

Website/Zoom (Kelly) – Nothing new to report

OLD BUSINESS

AREA CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

-LORNE, CHRISTINA W., WENDY, PHIL- MONDAY, JANUARY, 20 TH 7 PM WE WILL MEET ON

ZOOM

EVENT INSURANCE FOR THE DISTRICT?

- FRIDAY NIGHT HANCOCK, AND GREENFIELD, ALREADY PURCHASE BLANKET

POLICIES

- PHIL MOTIONS TO GET A BLANKET INSURANCE FOR EVENTS

O CHRISTINA W SECONDED

O MOTION PASSED

- CAN THE DISTRICT ASSIST THE GROUPS WITH BLANKET INSURANCE

NEW BUSINESS

Open Positions:

Registrar – Pat volunteered for Registrar

- Kelly motioned

- Wendy Seconded

- Unanimous

- Pat is Registrar

Pizza Party at March District Meeting to introduce people to the District Members and

try to attract more people to district service

Gretchen Motioned $75 budget for Pizza Party

Phil seconded

Passed unanimously

Closing

I am responsible, when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A.

always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.

DCM Report

NERAASA 2025 February 21, 22. 23   https://area45snjaa.org/neraasa-2025-

about/

A new service manual is available

The area needs a hotline chair

The chair of the Trustees’ Finance and Budgetary Committee stated at their

last meeting that Delegates should emphasize to the groups the effect that

inflation has had on the contribution dollar, and the necessity for adjusting

contributions accordingly to support services provided by the General Service

Board.

Area Corrections: Plain Language Big Books have been distributed to

Corrections volunteers. Before they can be brought into the facility a review must

be conducted by prison officials primarily for content. This review has become a

serious bottleneck in most facilities to distribute literature and books.