LSB Extraordinary meeting NANASA 14th April 2025

Monday 14th April 2025
8:10 – 9:10pm
Dillon M
Michael B
Meredith, Joy Maree (PR), Sonya (H&I), Michael B (Treasurer), Cameron W (LSC
Chair)
1. OPENING – 7:00 PM
Chairperson’s Welcome:
Dillon welcomed all members to the meeting and thanked them for their attendance.
Service Prayer
God, grant us the knowledge that we may serve according to your divine precepts. Instil in
us a sense of your purpose, make us servants of your will and grant us a bond of selflessness
that this may truly be your work, not ours, so that no addict, anywhere, need die from the
horrors of addiction.
Acknowledgment of Country
NA Australia acknowledges that we meet on Aboriginal Land. We recognise the strength,
resilience, and capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Australia comprises
many Aboriginal and Torres Strait nations. We acknowledge all traditional custodians of the
land within Australia and pay respect to Elders past and present.
Identification of Those Present
Dillon (LSB/LSC Chairperson), Meredith, Joymaree, Sonya, Michael, Cameron
Maintaining an Atmosphere of Recovery
All participants agreed to maintain respectful communication and to use the Raise Hand
function to participate.
2. OLD BUSINESS
Item 1: LSC Suggestions
Meredith proposed listing and announcing the Board members and any changes prior to
elections at the next Local Service Conference (LSC). The Board unanimously agreed to
implement this suggestion.
3. NEW BUSINESS
Item 1: Website Update
Updating the NA Northern Australia Service Board website to reflect current membership
and board statements is pending. Dillon was assigned to action this update.
4. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS
There were no outstanding action items from the previous LSC.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Item 1: Policy Workgroup Formation
Dillon suggested postponing any action on the Policy Document until a Policy Workgroup
has been formally established. Discussion ensued between Cameron and Meredith
regarding initiation procedures for the workgroup and the appointment of a Policy Chair.
Joymaree shared insights from her previous service on the Policy Subcommittee, noting the
lack of receipt of the SSP document Cameron had promised. Cameron confirmed he would
forward it to her. Sonya reaffirmed her stance supporting progress on the Policy Document.
Dillon reminded the Board that LSC had mandated progress on creating policy guidelines,
highlighting the lack of movement thus far. Cameron noted his concerns that prior
guidelines had not been amended as requested. Sonya expressed frustration about the
circular nature of discussions and lack of tangible outcomes. She asked Cameron to
reconsider his stance.
Dillon concluded the discussion with a closing statement on the need for forward
momentum.
Introduction to Meeting Structure:
The following structure outlines the standard order of proceedings for the Local Service
Conference (LSC) to ensure clear communication, effective reporting, and smooth
facilitation of elections and group feedback.
6. LSC MEETING STRUCTURE
Dillon suggested the below structure f – Opening by LSB Chair – PR Update – Joymaree – H&I Update – Sonya – Treasurer Update – Michael – Acting RCM – Nina – Review of Previous LSC Action Items – Instruction and Feedback from GSFs/LSC
7. CLOSE – 8:30 PM
Meeting concluded with the Serenity Prayer.
8. ACTION ITEMS REGISTER
Action Item
Responsible
Details
Website Update
Status
Dillon
Update member list
and board
statement on the
website.
Announce Board
Members at LSC
Dilon
Pending
Ensure board
member list is
presented before
elections.
Send SSP Document Cameron
Agreed – To be
implemented
Send SSP document
to Joymaree as
previously agreed.
Pending