LSB Meeting 31st March 2025 NANASA

Monday 31st March, 2025
Time: 7:00 – 8.30pm
Facilitator: Dillon M
Minutes: Nina S
Attendees: Meredith, Joy Maree (PR), Sonya (H&I), Michael B (Treasurer), Nina (ARCM),
Cameron W
Apologies:

7.00pm – 7.10pm
1. OPEN
1.1. Chair’s welcome.
1.2. Service prayer:
God, grant us the knowledge that we may serve according to your divine precepts. Instill 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.
1.3. Acknowledgement of Country
NA Australia acknowledges that we meet on Aboriginal Land. We recognize the strength,
resilience and capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. Australia comprises many
Aboriginal and Torres Strait nations. We would like to acknowledge all of the traditional
custodians of the land within Australia.
We pay respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Elders past and present.
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1.4. ID of those present
1.5. Apologies
1.6. Maintaining an Atmosphere of Recovery
To ensure we maintain an atmosphere of recovery, the Board asks that all participants share their
views and speak respectfully to one another throughout this meeting.
**Meeting Format** The chairperson will manage discussions and ensure respectful
communication. The last five minutes of each section on the agenda will be allocated for group
consensus and action items.
If required, the Chairperson will pause the meeting to remind members of their responsibility to
communicate respectfully.
1.7. Acceptance of previous minutes
The minutes for the February LSC, January Special LSB & December LSB have been circulated.
Do members accept these as correct or is there anything that would like to be added or amended?
Were minutes from previous LSB’s and LSC circulated, accepted and uploaded?
7.10pm – 7.30pm
2. ITEMS
2.1. Action Items (All reports)
Item to be actioned
Person
Responsible
Status
Due
Date
The November report needs to be sent to Brad. Board Sent?
Review policy guidelines regarding Treasurer and finance section
Michael
In progress
Jason to be reimbursed for Zoom subscription
Michael
6 sub-accounts to be opened
In progress
Michael
Michael went to the bank and there needs to be new members nominated for new accounts. Board
and Michael to discuss.
Acceptance of previous minutes
Dillon
There are no minutes in the email since the September Board meeting. Sammie has sent a
dropbox with all files she has done, and it appears previous minutes are ready for review
Board members contact List
Dillon
Dillon to compile contact list of board members as per his role.
Also website needs to be updated to show current board members.
PO Box in Valley
Meredith &
Nina
Brad Resignation – ARC moving forward
Key has been sent to Meredith and needs to be given to Nina
Board
For discussion
1. REPORTS
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1.1. RCM Report (RCM report provided as an agenda attachment)
1.1.1. Brad has provided NA Regional Committee Member Report as attachment
1.2. Treasurer Report (Treasurer report posted on NA website)
1.2.1. Fund flow to region (held over from last board meeting)
1.3. H&I Hub Report (H&I report provided as an agenda attachment)
1.4. PR Report (PR report provided as an agenda attachment)
1.5. Website Report (Website report provided as an agenda attachment)
1.5.1.
Website has been updated with incorrect minutes for the last LSB and needs to be
updated after sourcing minutes for November LSB from Sammi H. Was this actioned?
1.6. Board Communication (enquiries and contacts) Report (Board Communication report
provided as an agenda attachment)
1.6.1. GSF FEEDBACK **NOT DISCUSSED DEC LSB 2024**
Item to be actioned
Person
Responsible
Due Date
Status
More visibility of the ARSC post-Convention
Brad
1.7. Meeting Format
July 2024 On hold
Meeting participants are asked to use the Raise Hand function to share their views or make
comment.
To enable Board meetings to finish at 8.30pm each section of the agenda has been allocated a
specific timeframe. Timekeeping will be managed by the Chairperson who will also ensure the
final five minutes of each agenda section involving group discussion allows group consensus to
be reached on the next steps and required action items (where necessary).
Discussion points not covered due to time constraints will be held over (where necessary) until
the next Board meeting.
7.40pm – 8.15pm
2.0 New Items
Item to be actioned
Person
Responsible
Due Date
Status
Response to Cameron W suggested amendments to
the draft policy guidelines
Board
Who forms the LSB board?
Board
Board to recruit new members for vacant positions
For discussion
Board
Next LSC meeting
coming up
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8.15pm – 8.30pm
1. CLOSE
1.1. Meeting feedback:
1.2. Next meeting Monday 28th April, 2025 from 7.00-8.30pm
1.3. Serenity prayer in the plural:
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. The
courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the
difference.