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Brisbane Inner City  – Group Support Forum

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Previous GSF Topics

1.   Christmas BBQ

• There was money owing from the BBQ per last GSF.
• Adam has contacted inner city groups for contributions, but unsure if it they were actioned.
• Discussed a gold coin donation may alleviate issues for future events.

2.   Brisbane Unity Weekend

• Brisbane convention is rebranded as a unity weekend.
• Is progressing well with active committee members.
• Venue is booked and paid for.
• Committee meeting tomorrow.

3.   Local Service Conference

• No further discussion.
• Inner city group needs to organize venue and catering.
• Early may.

Group Report Backs

1.   Rainbow Recovery Wednesday night New Farm

• Has a massive 26 home group members.
• Unable to fund flow as a result of the uncertainty around venue.
• Fair atmosphere of recovery:
• Members must be mindful of other members situations.
• It was proposed to only contact members while they are at a meeting so as not to disturb their home life.
• Tradition seven (7) discussion:
• Discussion around the spirit of the tradition and how that applies to subsidized venue fees.
• Discussion about whether a subsidy is an outside contribution.

2.   Lunchies – Weekdays New Farm

• Has only three (3) home group members.
• Two (2) of which are unable to effectively serve in administrative roles.
• If the administrative roles of treasurer or secretary are unable to be filled in the next few weeks, the meeting may have to close.
• NA Related Announcement: Members are encouraged to announce the above over the next two (2) weeks in order to rally support.

3.   Paddington – Sunday Morning

• Meeting is struggling to pay rent.
• Unable to fund flow.
• Has a good atmosphere of recovery.

4.  West End Wednesday night

• Has a core group of home group members
• Good atmosphere of recovery

New GSF Topics

1.   Brisbane Inner City Representative (BICR)

• Mikhala’s departure L leaves the BICR service position open.
• Duties include:
• Attend all GSFs and LCSs.
• Type and post all GSF and LCS minutes to the NA Greater Queensland website.
• Facilitate communication with the board.
• Jason T was voted in to serve in this position.

2.   GSF Attendance

• Despite regular announcements GSF attendance was low.
• Consider holding on a Sunday before Spiritual concepts when attendance seems to be higher.
• Adam to obtain contact details for the Secretaries of each of the Brisbane Inner City meetings.

3.   Next GSF

• Was not discussed.
• To be scheduled in the first weekend of April.
• Jason to contact inner city meetings for a volunteer.

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