Minutes
District 7 GSR Meeting
The District 7 GSR meeting(assembly) is held the first Thursday of every month at 7pm at MCH, the Monadnock Community Hospital conference room #1, and on Zoom.
Zoom ID: 816 710 724 PW: district7
June 4, 2026
District 7 Meeting Minutes Thursday 7:00 pm
Bond Wellness conference room
Attending in person:
Wendy OK.-DCM
Deb D.- Functions Chair
Donna G.- Sec. & GSR
Christina L- Treas. & GSR
Bob K.- Archivist & GSR
Wendy K.- GSR
Pete S.- GSR & Alt. DCM
Attending via ZOOM: No one.
Call to order by DCM Wendy:
Moment of silence; Serenity Prayer; Preamble; Tradition 6.
DCM report: No new reporting.\
Secretary’s report:
Donna read May 7 minutes. Corrections made and report accepted.
Treasurer’s report:
Christina reported that there had been no income or expenditures. Total of $3,704.71 in bank. She will
advance $100.00 to Deb D. for August Macowell Dam picnic expenses. Wendy K. suggested that the
District should make AA contributions now. Wendy oK. proposed that $500.00 each go to Area 43 and to
the GSO (in NY). Approved.
GSR Meeting reports:
**Monday night Peterborough, Our Town: Pete reported that this is a solid meeting.
Tuesday 10:30 Peterborough, 12&12-HYBRID:
Tues. night Peterborough, Big Book Study Group:
Wed. night Bennington, End of the Rd:
Thurs. night Peterborough, Original Group:
**Thurs. night Happy Thoughts-ZOOM: Wendy K said that this a good group with good topics of
discussion.
**Fri. night Jaffrey Friday Night: Christina L. reported that there are many newcomers with under a year,
and they are getting chips each month.
**Fri. night Hancock, Grapevine-HYBRID: Donna reported that this has a reliable, steady group, both in
person and on Zoom.
**Sat. morn. Peterborough, Each Day a New Beginning- HYBRID: Wendy OK reported that this is a
strong group with4 or 5 attending on-line and 10-15 in person.
**Sat. nite Time for Another Mtg-ZOOM: Bob said this meeting continues with a good core.
Sun. morn Antrim, Home Group-HYBRID:
Sun. morn Peterborough, Big Book Study:
**MWF mornings Peterborough, Wake-Up Group: Wendy oK. said these meetings are well attended:
strong and solid, mentioning Friday in particular.
JOBS reports:
Archivist: Bob submitted his highlights for the month of June. Among them was mention of
Founders’ Day, June 10, 1935, when the first meeting was held in Cleveland, Ohio. Ten years later on the
10th Anniversay of Founders’ Day, the first convention was held. Last June was the 90th Anniversary with
a convention in Vancouver, Canada.
Functions: Deb D. reminded us that the August 8, MacDowell Dam Picnic, is a Saturday from 10-
1:00. Raffle baskets, books, or other AA items are needed. Please mention to groups.
Deb proposed asking Leo to speak at the Meeting that day. Wendy oK. Asked if Christina H., founder of
the Saturday Each Day a New Beginning meeting be asked to speak as well. Christina H. will be moving
from the area this year. Discussion suggested that there could be two speakers.
Deb already has an AlAnon Speaker.
Wendy K. will again purchase all the required food and supplies as she has this down to a science. And
Bob willingly helps her.
Old Business: none
New Business:
Wendy K. was at the District 7 Delegate’s Meeting the end of May. She highlighted several things
that were reported: 1. Our own Grace was voted a Trustee in the GSO!! 2. The word “Eskimo,”
offensive to the indigenous people, will be removed from the AA Big Book. 3. The Big Book remains the
top selling AA book followed by the Plain Language, a more recent publication proving to be very
popular. 4. The Area 43 online newsletter, The Pipeline, requests that all events be submitted for
inclusion and invites people to submit their stories. 5. Contributions have declined precipitately.
Wendy oK. Reported that as Host, she has been blocking some non-AA posting on the District 7
Facebook Page and she registered her concern about this. Deb moved that she continue to decline
inappropriate postings. Seconded and Passed.
Bob moved that an offensive post on the District’s website referring to the Aug. picnic be
removed. Seconded and Passed. Deb will contact Kelly, District 7 IT person.
Adjourned 8:00- pm
Submitted by Donna, Sec.
May 7, 2026
District 7 Meeting Minutes Thursday 7:00 pm
Bond Wellness conference room
Attending in person:
Wendy OK.-DCM
Deb D.- Functions Chair
Donna G.- Sec. & GSR
Attending via ZOOM:
Christina L.-Treas. & GSR
Betsy D.- GSR
Tom D.- GSR
DCM report:
Wendy attended Nashua Conference and felt it was outstanding.
She reported that the International Women’s Conference will be held in Boston next year, 2027.
Call to order by DCM Wendy:
Moment of silence; Preamble; Tradition 5
Secretary’s report:
Donna read April 2 minutes. Corrections made. Report accepted.
Treasurer’s report:
Christina read her submitted report. Approved.
GSR Meeting reports:
Monday nite Peterborough, Our Town:
Tuesday 10:30 Peterborough, 12&12-HYBRID:
Tues. nite Peterborough, Big Book Study Group:
Wed. nite Bennington, End of the Rd:
Thurs. nite Peterborough, Original Group: Deb reported that this was a nice little speaker group.
Thurs. nite Happy Thoughts-ZOOM:
Fri. nite Jaffrey: Christina reported that all jobs are filled, and they had a Great Anniversay evening.
Celebration!
Fri.nite Hancock, Grapevine-HYBRID: Donna reported there is a solid core group that attends.
Sat. morn. Peterborough, Each Day a New Beginning- HYBRID: Wendy OK said this is going very
well.
Sat. nite Time for Another Mtg-ZOOM:
Sun. morn. Antrim, Home Group-HYBRID: Tom repored that this is going strong, lots of people from
sober homes attend, and they have good commitments.
Sun. morn.Peterborough, Big Book Study:
MWF Mornings Peterborough, Wake-Up Group: Betsy said these are nicely attended.
JOBS reports:
Deb reported that the MacDowell Dam picnic planning is under way. Don will be the BBQ chef.
Attendees should bring salads and desserts, and there will be games, fun and music. Wendy will play.
Betsy asked that invitation reminders be sent to rehabs. Tom said??
Deb also reported that a small group volunteered working a day at Cathedral of the Pines which will help
to defray some costs for the reserved Labor Day meeting and celebration. Many thanks to
Deb, Pat, Betsy, Tom on the crew. Pete and Bl???
Old Business: none
New Business: none
Adjourned 8:00- pm
Submitted by Donna, Sec.
March 5, 2026 District 7
Meeting Minutes Thursday 7:00 pm
Bond Wellness conference room for the time being.
Attending in person: Attending via ZOOM:
Wendy Ke-DCM Christina L----Treasurer; GSR
Phillip G---GSR Pat L-----------Registrar; GSR
Donna G—Secretary; GSR Deb D----------Chairperson Entertainment/Functions.
Pete S Wendy Ko-----GSR
Bob K----------Archivist. GSR
Betsy-----------GSR
Tom------------GSR
Called to order 7:00 pm
Opened with a moment of silence; Bob read the Preamble and Tradition 3.
Donna G, Secretary, read February minutes; accepted as read.
Christina L, Treasurer, reported the ending balance was $2998.63 for last month and that she had set up a
Venmo account for our District 7. She reported that some money was already coming into it. The
Treasurer’s report was voted on and accepted. ( Bob said the QR code is for each AA group.)
Wendy Ke, DCM, reported that the Tues. Morn. 12&12 Hybrid meeting needs a new GSR.
GSR Meeting reports:
Pete, of Monday nite Our Town, said things are okay. (Phillip reported that the group has commitments
visiting Rehabs twice a month.)
Bob, of Sat. nite Time for Another Mtg-ZOOM, is strong.
Wendy Ko, of Thurs. nite Happy Thoughts-ZOOM, has 20 attending.
Betsy, of MWF Morning Meetings, noted that each of the days has a different meeting format.
Tom, of Sun. morn. Home Group-HYBRID, reported that about 30 people attend and they have 12+
outgoing commitments
Donna, of Fri.nite, Grapevine-Hybrid, reported mostly steady attendance in room and via Zoom. Two
newcomers have recently joined in.
Pat, of Wed. nite End of the Road, is continuing steady at 10-20.
Wendy Ke reported that Sat. Morn. Each Day a New Beginning- Hybrid Women’s meeting continues
strong.
Phillip- Tues. nite Big Book Study Group, reported that all is well.
JOBS reports:
Deb, Functions, reported that Woodbound Inn increased prices. She felt they were too high and called
Michelle at Cathedral of the Pines to reserve April 26, from 9-12:00. Volunteer workers could help reduce
the price. Deb and Pat proposed that members make quiches and other menu items. Much talk ensued.
Bob called a Point of Order: people to identify themselves before speaking and then indicate that they
were finished before another person spoke. Discussing what and how to cater in order to reduce costs.
Bob moved that Phillip ask Peterborough Congregational if the 3rd
Saturday might be available for the
brunch.
Deb reported that Sat., August 1, the McDowell Dam was reserved and Labor Day was booked at
Cathedral of the Pines.
Bob, Archivist, reported that 2nd
NE Archivist meeting was held, and that he was learning how to
organize materials and information.
Pat L, Registrar, updated information on all meeting rooms. Bennington has a new group number,
0077256.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Suggested to invite persons in Rehab to events, and give them rides.
Deb suggested thinking about speakers for the events and named Leo for one.
Bob moved that we Table this, Approved.
Bob moved that we adjourn. So voted.
Adjourned 8:00+ pm
Submitted by Donna, Secretary
February 5, 2026 District 7 Meeting
Minutes Thursday 7:00 pm
Moved to Bond Wellness conference room for the time being.
Deb accessed ZOOM on her phone. (Thank you!)
Attending:
Wendy Ke-----DCM
Pete S----------Treasurer for Tuesday 12&12
Christina W--- GSR Sat. morning Each Day a New Beginning-HYBRID; via zoom
Deb D----------Chair person for Entertainment/Functions.
Wendy Ko-----GSR for Thursday night Happy Thoughts-ZOOM meeting.
Bob K----------Archivist. GSR for Saturday night Time for Another Meeting-ZOOM .
Pat L-----------Registrar; GSR Wed. nite End of the Road
Betsy-----------GSR MWF mornings; via zoom
Tom------------Sun. Morning Home Group-HYBRID; via zoom
Donna----------Fri, nite Grapevine meeting-HYBRID
Opened with Moment of silence, Preamble, Tradition 2.
DCM report: Wendy Ke attended Area 43 meeting.
reviewed our, District 7, unfilled positions: Alt DCM, PICPC, Literature, Treatment coordinator,
IT & Webmaster
Deb read January minutes; accepted.
Wendy Ko read treasurer’s report submitted by Christina L; approved. $2838.18 ending balance.
Wendy also reported that Christina obtained a debit card for our district account, and that she,
Wendy, submitted the 990n e-postcard to the IRS.
GSR reports:
Pete- Monday nite, Our Town has spotty attendance.
Christina W- Each Day a Beginning-HYBRID is consistently well attended. Welcomes all 12 step people.
Bob- Sat. Time for Another Mtg-ZOOM @ 9 people attend. An enthusiastic group.
Wendy Ko- Thurs. Happy Thoughts-ZOOM 15-20 attendance; growing again.
Betsy- MWF Morning Meetings @ 12 consistently attend
Tom- Home Group-HYBRID 34 in room and on Zoom; 12 outgoing commitments; new people joining
Donna- Fri.Grapevine-Hybrid 15-20 steady in room and via Zoom.
Pat- Wed. nite End of the Rd. Continuing steady.
Wendy Ke to check that Rebecca can continue as GSR Tues. 12&12-HYBRID
JOBS reports:
Deb Entertainment/Functions Reported that Cathedral of the Pines needs volunteers for the scheduled
clean-up days March 28 and April 11, 9-1:00. AA volunteers help to reduce the fee for the Labor Day AA
meeting. (Sept.7)
Firming up the Breakfast Brunch. Agreed to limit fee to $20 per person.
Will ask Jan to do posters and tickets.
Deb will email to let us know if it will be April 26 or May 3, along with other info
Asking groups to donate books/baskets.
Bob Archivist- Read his research of AA for the month in past years. Noted that in 1956 Alcoholism was
added as a disease in the DSM.
Old Business: None
New Business:
59th Annual NHAA Convention to be April 17-19, in Nashua at the Double Tree by Hilton.
Adjourned 8:11 pm
Submitted by Donna, Secretary
January 1, 2026
7:00 pm
Area 43 – District 7
Alcoholics Anonymous GSR Meeting
Being the twelfth month, the step was read
The tradition of the month was read
Concept of the month was read
Donna G – Secretary Report
Christina G – Treasurer’s Report
Wendy OK – DCM Report
Several open positions - Alternate DCM, PI/CPC, Treatment, Literature, Hotline is
open however anyone can signup through NHAA.net for hotline support, IT &
Webmaster possibly filled
Discussion followed regarding Deb will contact Gretchen and see if she is
interested in the IT & Webmaster positions. Also, if she is willing to take the
position, Gretchen will need to get addresses from Kelly S. for payment for web
domain etc. payments are due before mid-January. Motion by Bob K to have Deb
contact Gretchen to see if she is interested in the IT & Webmaster position and to
further get information needed for Christina W. Seconded by Christina W. all in
favor. Motion passed
GSR Reports –
Christina G – EDNB – this group is doing well. It is a good meeting, Women’s
Meeting that meets Saturday, MCH Conference Rooms 1 & 2 - 9:00 am – 10:15
am
Bob K – Saturday Time for another meeting – there are 6 regular people,
attendance is down, every now and then there are new people.
Wendy K – Thursday on Line Happy Thoughts meeting, well attended, a variety of
people. Will keep the group going.
Christina W – Jaffrey Friday Night – very well attended meeting. They go on lots
of commitments. All jobs are up for new people to take over.
Betsy D – M, W, F Morning Wake Up Meeting at the Episcopal Church on
Concord St., 7:00 am. A good solid core group, new comers here and there.
Tom D – Sunday Home Group – Antrim, 8-9 am. 8-9 solid members, ½ zoom.
Lots of outgoing commitments, 10 standing monthly meetings Avenues,
Fitzwilliam Live Free and more. Lots of new comers. 1/4 ly contributions to GSO
and the district.
Donna G – Friday Night Grapevine – Core group, regularly attendance.
Outstanding Treasurer. Fluxuation of attendees. Local Zoom attendees. Going well
for a Friday evening in the winter.
Wendy OK – Tuesday am – Pete is the Treasurer, doing regular payments.
Rebecca is the GSR, steadily attended 12-15 regular – a solid group.
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Bob K – Archives – Provided historical information. Jack Alexander original
article about AA was available and will be archived. Bob will provide copies to
anyone who would like.
Deb D – Functions – The Alcothons were very well attended. Each Alcothon
raised $60.00. Looking into a breakfast for spring
Pat L – Registrar – Absent
Old Business –
Wendy OK – Literature is open
New Business –
Wendy OK mentioned with rising costs, especially since Covid-19, the need for
added funds is imperative.
IT matters were discussed
With nothing further, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. The next GSR
meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5 th at 7:00 pm at MCH, conference
rooms 1 & 2.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb D.
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.
2024
District 7 GSR Meeting
https://www.district7nhaa.org/
December 5 th , 2024
Attendance: John, Christina L, Kelly, Christina W. Phillip, Roxanne, Lorne, Pat,
Kate
DCM Report: Lorne
Attended the area conference on November 23 rd . 4 people were at the area inventory
workshop representing district 7. Virtual NERASSA is Feb 21st-23 rd 2025. There will be a weekly
study of the 12 concepts start in January hosted by Grace from 7-8pm.
Treasurers Report: Jen
Contributed $2,000 to area, final balance $4,382.71
ZOOM Guy: Kelley
Will be updating website with alcathon information
WEBMASTER: Kelley
N/A
REGISTRAR: N/A
Literature/Grapevine: Christina
N/A
Treatment: Christina
N/A
Corrections:
N/A
Hotline:
N/A
Functions: Roxanne
The Christmas eve and New Years eve alcathons are at the hospital from 6-10 pm.
It is a potluck and a speaker discussion/ round robin format. Christmas eve slots
are: 6-7 Tuesday night Big Book 7-8 The Homegroup 8-9 Bennington and 9-10 Our
Town. The New Years eve slots are 6-7 Jaffrey 7-8 The Homegroup 8-9 Bennington
9-10 Tuesday night Big Book
Archivist: Roxanne
N/A
PICIPPI: Phillip
Got flyers and packets with AA info, will be working on connecting with facilities
MEETINGS:
Kate- The homegroup is well attended, doing service and commitments. Christina-
Jaffery well attended, commitments coming in and going out, positions filled. Pat-
Wednesday night is well attended in the new location. Phillip- Tuesday night is
well attended, all positions filled. Nate- Monday night is well attended,
commitments coming in and going out, positions filled
New Business:
We will be starting a committee to plan and prepare to host the assembly in
March. Phillip is still working on the 12 step workshop
June 6 2024 DCM GSR meeting highlights:
Big things are happening in AA around the globe and in your community.
On Saturday June 15th, District 7 is hosting a Coffee House. Music from 5:30-7:30PM, Speaker from 7:30PM to 8:30PM. This event is a potluck so bring your best dish!
Mark your calendars for the MacDowell Dam BBQ on August 3rd, more details to come!
Did you know, District 7 donates 2 Big Books a month, and a Grapevine subscription per year, to each treatment center in our district? We have a total of four treatment centers in District 7.
The GSO passed the Plain Language Book and it has been sent to the Trustee Committee for review. We will still have the Big Book, the Plain Language Book is in addition to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The maximum annual contribution from an individual A.A. member to the General Service Board be increased from $5,000 to $7,500.
Best,
Lorne
June Minutes
Attendance: Nate, John, Wendy, Roxanne, Christina, Christina, Lorne, Kelly
DCM Report: Lorne
Attended the area meeting. Sue reported back from the conference and her report can be
viewed at nhaa.net in the delegates corner tab. Plain language Big Book has passed and the
publication is TBD (possibly in the fall) The transgender pamphlet has passed. Individual
donation limit has increased from $5,000 to $7,500
Treasurers Report: Jen
The district paid out $1,000 in contributions to area and gso. We paid $257.94 to Kelly for
yearly website and 6 months of zoom. We received $145 in donations leaving our total balance at $3,720.24
ZOOM Guy: Kelly
N/A
WEBMASTER: Kelly
Paid the bill for the website, made a new calendar and a list of Treatment centers on website
REGISTRAR:
N/A
Literature/Grapevine: Christina
Brought big books to Bridge Street and tried to contact the other Treatment center about
getting them books
Treatment: Christina
Brought big books to Bridge Street and tried to contact the other Treatment center about
getting them books
Corrections:
N/A
Hotline:
N/A
Functions: Roxanne
June 15 th coffee house from 5:30 to 7:30 potluck 7:30 to 8:30 speaker. MacDowell will happen,
more info TBD. Cathedral of the pines TBD. Looking into bowling acres hosting a bowling league
for the district.
Archivist: Roxanne
N/A
PICIPPI: Michelle B
N/A
MEETINGS:
Wendy: Friday night grapevine well attended, new people going, hybrid is doing well.
Christina: Friday night in Jaffery Attendance increased with Treatment center going. Could use
more big books
John: Sunday morning homegroup well attended, bills paid, positions filled. Very active group
Nate- Monday night in Peterborough well attended. Struggling to fill commitments but
implementing ideas to help
New Business:
Christina reached out to Franklin pierce about hosting the area assembly.
Lorne will reach out to the congregational church about potentially hosting in November.
Motion to supply 2 big books per month and a grapevine subscription to gates recovery.
Need to update emails for the positions on the District 7 website
May 2nd , 2024
Attendance: Lorne, Kate, Christina, Jen, Kelly, Gretchen, Wendy
DCM Report: Lorne
Went to the area meeting and reported there was a mixup in the finances and they are actually
healthy and over prudent Reserve. The plain language Big Book has been approved. It is the
GSR job to alter the quarterly area meeting. Mallory is looking to host a unity event for GSRs
and people involved in service
Treasurers Report: Jen
The district paid Mark for 6 books, we had $45 donations, $132 deposit for
episcopal church, wrote a check to Roxanne, leaving our total balance at
$4,526.18
ZOOM Guy: Kelly
WEBMASTER: Kelly
Will be updating website with upcoming events
REGISTRAR: N/A
Literature/Grapevine: Christina
Will be reaching out to treatment centers about grapevine subscriptions
Treatment: Christina
No new report
Corrections: N/A
Hotline: N/A
Functions: Roxanne
JJune15th we have the coffee house at the UU from 5:30 to 8:30. August 3 rd we
are booked for the BBQ at McDowell Dam. The mountain top meeting is
happening the first Sunday of every month at pack monadnock from 3pm to 4pm
Archivist: Roxanne
N/A
PICIPPI: Michelle B
N/A
MEETINGS:
Wendy- Friday night in Hancock is doing well and is well attended
Kelly- Wednesday night in Greenfield is doing well, would like to offer to become
GSR
Kate- Sunday morning in Antrim is well attended online and in person, service is
strong and we are planning an event
Nate- Monday night is well attended, commitments coming in and out
Old Business:
In regards to the post conference assembly, the hosting District is responsible for
collecting donations to cover the cost and area will cover the rest if the district
doesn’t break even. Extra donations will go to the area. Lorne will report that our
district would like to host one and we will research locations
New Business:
Jen voted to increase our prudent Reserve from $1,500 to $2,000. Vote passes
unanimously
We are going to donate $700 to GSO and $300 to area
Need to update emails for the positions on the District 7 website
GSR Meeting April 4th, 2024
Attendance:
DCM Report: Lorne
Was not able to attend area meeting, we reviewed the delegates survey as a group
Treasurers Report: Jen
Current balance is $4,660.15
We paid Mark for some books and had some contributions from meetings
ZOOM Guy: Kelly
WEBMASTER: Kelly
Updated out website
REGISTRAR: N/A
Literature/Grapevine: Christina
Met with the area literature chair and hear about keeping Grapevine in other
languages. Received meeting list from Kelly and will work on converting it to
pamphlet form.
Treatment: Christina
Is going to attend The Homegoup to start going on Treatment commitments
Corrections: N/A
Hotline:N/A
Functions: Roxanne
N/A
Archivist: Roxanne
N/A
PICIPPI: Michelle B
N/A
MEETINGS:
Wendy: Friday night grapevine is doing well and is well attended
Nate: Monday night is doing well and rotating jobs
New Business:
Talked about hosting the area assembly if the area will fund it
Considering new location in MA for the spring breakfast
March 7 th , 2024
Attendance: Michelle, John, Kelly, Lorne, Roxanne, Stephanie, Jen, Nate
DCM Report: Lorne
Attended area meeting, GSR's are requested to attend area meetings, area is still looking for a
district to host the assemblies. Sue has background information on AA
Treasurers Report: Jen
$275 contributions, alcathon deposits made, paid up with zoom. Total balance is
$3643.45
ZOOM Guy: Kelly
N/A
WEBMASTER: Kelly
N/A
REGISTRAR:
N/A
Literature/Grapevine: Christina
Went to the area office for literature as well as different meetings to inquire
about literature. Kelly to send over meeting lists
Treatment: Christina
Attended area treatment meeting. Talking to meetings about bringing
commitments to Treatment centers, talked about Bridging The Gap. Will stay in
touch with Doug to learn more about Treatment
Corrections: N/A
Hotline: N/A
Functions: Roxanne
Looking into doing the breakfasts, will reach out to woodbound inn. Will email
church about open mic. Possibly looking into a valentines day dance and a
speaker jam.
Archivist: Roxanne
N/A
PICIPPI: Michelle B
Seeing the chair at the convention. Need new literature, will have a better idea
of what we need next meeting. Will get in touch with newpapers about getting
our information out.
MEETINGS:
Saturday morning womens meeting doing well and well attended.
Friday night Jaffery doing well but not interested in hosting assembly
Friday night hancock Doing well
Sunday morning Antrim doing well, bills paid, jobs filled, going on commitments
Monday night Peterborough doing well, commitments coming in and going out.
New Business:
August 24 th and November 23 are the area assemblies. Space for 100 people with
a stable internet connection needed. Roxanne will research possible locations and
Lorne will get us more information
January 4th, 2024
Attendance: Betty, John, Christina, Kelly, Stephanie, Wendy, Nate
DCM Report: Lorne
Did attend area meeting. Area needs a district to host post conference assembly and inventory
assembly for area 43 conference. Will bring idea to groups and revisit next meeting.
Treasurers Report: Jen
Here’s the treasurer’s report:
$ from alcathons still to be deposited
We paid $216 for the P.O. Box rental for 2024
We had a $3705 balance as of 1/31
I then Deposited $744.70
Current balance in district 7 account is $4409.70
ZOOM Guy: Kelly
Got paid for zoom, will be sending another bill. Propose posting Facebook
summary of district meeting
WEBMASTER: Kelly
N/A
REGISTRAR: Stephanie
Stephanie became registrar!
Literature/Grapevine: Christina
Met with a friend and got some ideas about getting a list of top 16 pamphlets,
wants to make meeting lists for district 7
Treatment: Christina
Is going to reach out to Doug F. About Treatment questions.
Corrections: n/a
Hotline: TBD
Functions: Roxanne
N/A
Archivist: Roxanne
N/A
PICIPPI: Michelle B
N/A
MEETINGS:
Betsy: Monday night is going well, attendance is up and commitments coming in and going out.
Stephanie: Friday night Jaffery really well attended, filling jobs and commitments, Sending contributions soon, Rindge has gotten small again but doing well.
Wendy: Friday night Grapevine doing well, hybrid is big and new people coming
John: Sunday morning is alive and well, jobs filled, bills paid, going on
commitments
New Business: N/A
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
February 2023
District 7 GSR Meeting
https://www.district7nhaa.org/
February 2nd, 2023
Attendance: Wendy, Jen E, Betsy, Tom, Christina W, Kelly S, Grateful Dave, Dave B, John K
DCM Report: Wendy
Alcoholics Anonymous, Fifth Edition
2800 stories were submitted. Via a personal connection, I can report stories submitted
from Area 43, NHAA members. Go us!!!
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Posted on NHAA, at 73 rd General Service Conference. All the information is explained
that everyone in AA is welcome to be a part of this year’s Hybrid Assembly on March
25 for the upcoming Conference for the committee of USA & Canada getting
together in NY NY in April.
And there will be a short, online survey March 31-April 15 online
All of the links for more information are here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xWZHLq1HUhLZdiUsOqwKZS0lIESF7HIU/edit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sVHmNcwdegUPqoAN1i17I-EvMTtDugmx/view
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Grace & I went to &/or talked with the GSRs of all the meetings in District 7. They are
now up to date online. Changes take about 2 weeks to be fully up to date. If a new
meeting is posted it takes about a month till it is posted. They must make sure there
really is a meeting there, that it is AA, etc.
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There seems to be a problem going on with a lot of meetings named the same thing,
like The Big Book Meeting, in different districts. For a newcomer that can be unsure
which one is the one for them to go to. A group of people will be working on that to
figure out a way to make that easier for people to find meetings online.
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With some districts getting so large and some still small, they are thinking of
changing the sizes of districts. Like Manchester and Concord having a lot more
involved than our area. So changes may be coming this year.
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https://nhaa.net/area-43-convention-registration/
56th Annual NHAA Convention Language of the Heart
with Al-Anon Participation
North Conway Grand Hotel in North Conway, NH
March 31 - April 2, 2023
Registration Form
SIGN UP ONLINE OR POSTMARK THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT
BY MARCH 3, 2023 ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH MARCH 8:
Register online at www.nhaa.net/
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Treasurers Report: Jen
$60.00 Donation by local group
$4305.05 Current Balance
Pay Kelly $179.88 for Zoom
Paid $26.34 for Go Daddy
$62.89 is owed to Betsy for Ice.
ZOOM Guy:
Need to figure out email list
WEBMASTER:
REGISTRAR: Mark
GSR Reports
Grapevine (Donna)
Treatment (Lisa)
Corrections Open
Functions (Temp Tommy)
The music event is going to be the next event. Going to reach out to a place to have it. Late
April or May.
PICPC (Tommy)
Notes form the Area meeting. Approximately 140000 die every year form Alcohol abuse and is
the leading cause. A lot of work for us to do.
MEETINGS:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday going well
Jaffrey Friday Night is going strong, great bookie, lot of outgoing commitments.
Monday Night Peterborough group Very well doing commitments and outgoings going well.
New Business
Grateful Dave Area 43 Hotline Chair is here to say hi and see if anything is needed.
Minutes, need to be presented to all. Going ot email Wendy for approval and distribution.
Do we want to donate any money to state and national, Split $1,000.00 between each $700.00
to New Hampshire and $300.00 to GSO
Need receipts for the Hotel, Gas and Expenses in order to reimburse.
Sending money to District 7
If need arises to send money to the district 7 please use
District 7 AA
PO box 572
Peterborough NH 03458
Or VENMO @Area43Dist7AA
October 22
District 7 GSR Meeting
https://www.district7nhaa.org/
October 6th, 2022
Attendance: Wendy K, Tommy, Kelly S, Mark G, Jen E, Betsy, Christina W, Erik S, Donna W,
DCM Report: Wendy
NHAA.Net for events
Area 43 2023 agenda has been submitted to the Trustees (AA Workbook)
Service to get more people in the rooms
Delegate Grace gets emails not knowing about stuff that is going on in the area.
PIPELINE chair still open
April 2023 regional trustees up for the rotation, more voting
Theme suggestions to Grace 2023 Conference
GSO Coordinators AA.Org most accurate and updated information about PO BOX 459
Looking for help with Grapevine
July 23-26 2025 celebration of 90 years of AA in Canada
Treasurers Report: Jen
Bunch of donations. Total 1210.80 deposited
balance 3036.76
54.71 to Donna
5 more big books??? 34.50 Staples for Wendy
Kelly is owed money (Email issues being corrected)
ZOOM Guy:
WEBMASTER:
nhaad7committee@googlegroups.com Does work??? Gets information to all of the GSR’s
REGISTRAR: Mark
NHAA.net is on the website
GSR Reports
Grapevine (Donna)
75th edition is the only one available. No purchases have been made at this point.
Treatment (Lisa)
Corrections Open
Functions (Temp Tommy)
Functions are attracting people to meetings in the area
Looking for locations for ALCATHONS
PICPC (Tommy)
Packets are ready to go. Phone calls have not been returned. Going to be dropping stuff off at Fire Stations, Police stations, Libraries….
MEETINGS:
Jaffrey Friday Night is Great. Positions filled
Peterborough Weekday Wake Up going well. Around 10 people, Friday is the busiest day. Thinking about going to 5 days a week.
(Betsy) Not sure if the Zoom morning meeting is going to continue at this point.
New Business
Positions held by GSRs can access your emails by using the 36 principles password to keep up on them
Sending money to District 7
If need arises to send money to the district 7 please use
District 7 AA
PO box 572
Peterborough NH 03458
Or VENMO @Area43Dist7AA