Bayside GSF Minutes, Saturday 21st May 2022

Brisbane Bayside Group Support Forum Minutes
Saturday 21st May 2022. 12:00pm –
Venue: 51 Allenby Road, Alexandra Hills
Facilitator: Nicole
Secretary: Lee J

1. Opening with NA Service Prayer

2. Reading of the Vision for NA Service

3. Reading of “12 Concepts for NA Service”

4. Attendance of participants (Name, Homegroup)
Nicole O – Alex Hills “Serenity on Saturday” 5:30pm
Lee J – Alex Hills “Living in the Solution” Monday 6:45pm
Kane C – Victoria Point Wednesday 6pm
Amy L – Friday Cleveland 7pm
Syrah K – Alex Hills “Living in the Solution” Monday 6:45pm
Liam S – Alex Hills “Serenity on Saturday” 5:30pm
Nick A – Alex Hills “Living in the Solution” Monday 6:45pm
JJ L – Wynnum Thursday 7pm

5. Secretary for minutes – Lee J

6. Setting of agenda based on GSF participant preference

7. Items list for discussion
a) Group Reports
b) Fund Flow. What is it? How is it done? Where to? Why?
c) Ideas for GSF workshops
d) Unity Day committee meeting date to be set
e) Ideas for other regular activities

8. Outcomes of discussions

a) There was a consensus from the present members that we share group reports at the start of the meeting, just a basic overview of how that group is going NOT in detail about group level needs for discussion (eg. Going well/successes noted or struggling and needs support etc). If any group in the Bayside GSF is struggling in anyway, we will announce that it needs support at other homegroups.
Alex Hills Monday night “Living in the Solution”, “Serenity on Saturday” Alex Hills, Wynnum Thursday, Victoria Point Wednesday night all going well. Cleveland – Struggling with numbers, thus rent is not sustainable long term. Looking for alternative venue. GSF discussed mentioning in NA related announcements and encouraging members to bring cash for 7th Tradition donations to help financially support. Cleveland to update next month’s GSF on their situation.

b) Fund Flow is sending the remaining 7th Tradition money that isn’t needed for the group to other NA service system eg. Narcotics Anonymous Northern Australia Service Area account, Region or directly to NAWS (NA world services). Groups should keep a prudent reserve and not have too much excess funds. Eg. One month’s running costs is a good amount for prudent reserve (for rent, literature, coffee/milk supplies). This prevents there being stress placed on the group/treasurer and that it isn’t stagnant and can be fund flowed to areas needing funds. Will provide the bank details for groups to fund flow, attach to the minutes.

c) The attendees discussed different workshop ideas to have at future GSF’s. Eg. Building stronger homegroups, maintaining recovery atmosphere at meetings, group roles and responsibilities, service mentors / sponsors to help show how to do service. Website was mentioned for service events/dates to be updated

d) Unity Day committee meeting date set – Friday 17th 6:15pm June 2022, at Cleveland Venue before 7pm meeting. Was mentioned it is a good way to drum up support at Cleveland considering it is struggling.

e) Activities were discussed. Members mentioned that attendance at the bowling night was small. BBQ days are a bit outdated/boring/old hand idea.. Member would like to have an “open-mic” music/talent type night. People were encouraged to attend the Unity Day committee meeting to bring forward their suggestions. Also, website was mentioned for events page

8. Information To Be Shared

– Bank Account Details:
Account name: NA Northern Australia Service Area
BSB: 034 026
Account: 574497
Description: Meeting reference*
* It is suggested you use your meeting details in the transaction reference – Day, location, meeting name.

– Events/Service Events Website:
https://www.na.org.au/multi/event-directory/

– Where to post the GSF minutes / Next GSF date:
NA Northern Australia Service Area Website
https://www.na.org.au/multi/greaterqld/

9. Workshop outcome eg. Photos of butcher’s paper brainstorming to attach to minutes or transcription of information shared – Not applicable this GSF, no workshop completed

10. Discuss upcoming local NA events
PR Week 5th-11th June (Global)
Friday June 17th – Unity Day Committee Meeting 6:15pm, Cleveland Meeting Venue
Friday June 24th – OCM Meeting 7pm – 9pm Beenleigh Meeting Venue
Saturday June 25th – Steps Workshop & GSF from 12 noon at Wynnum Meeting Venue

11. Next GSF details:
Saturday June 25th – Steps Workshop & GSF from 12 noon at Wynnum Meeting Venue. Hosted by Wynnum group

12. Evaluations
Some descriptions included: Informative, clarification, enthusiasm, inclusive, grateful, productive.

13. Close meeting with Serenity Prayer in Plural