MID-ATLANTIC RSC MEETING June 8, 2013

The RSC meeting was opened at 12:00 PM in Beehive Area by Tom D., RSC Chairperson, with a moment of silence followed by the We version of the Serenity Prayer. There were 13 of 15 Areas represented at 1 ST roll establishing a quorum and 11 of 15 Areas represented 2ND roll establishing quorum. Closing roll call confirming 1 I areas represented.

REGIONAL OFFICERS ROLLCALL 1ST 2!1!D ~SING

CHAIR TomD Present Present Present VICE CHAIR ShawnM Present Present Present SECRETARY Corey C Absent Present Present VICE SECRETARY Erick C Present Present Present TREASURER Becky L Present Present Present VICE TREASUER Marcelle S Present Present Present REGIONAL DELEGATE leona T Present Present Present REGIONAL DEL AL T KathyM Present Present Present

SUBCOMMITTEE OFFICERS REGIONAL CONVENFERENCE CHAIR OPEN OPEN REGIONAL CONVENFERENCE VICE CHAIR OPEN OPEN H&ICHAIR OPEN OPEN H&I VICE CHAIR OPEN OPEN LITERATURE CHAIR NancyU Present Present Present LITERATURE VICE CHAIR JimC Present Present Present POLICY CHAIR TimM Present Present Present POLICY VICE CHAIR MikeE Present Present Present PRCHAIR DougP Present Present Present PR VICE CHAIR RobW Absent Absent Absent WEB CHAIR Catherine I Present Present Present WEB VICE CHAIR OPEN OPEN ARCHIVES Craig D Present Present Present HCCCHAIR Denyse G Present Present Present HCC VICE CHAIR OPEN OPEN HCC TREASURER CraigD Present Present Present HCC VICE TREASURER BillM Present Present Absent INSURANCE LWSON RobinB Present Present Present INSURANCE LlASON AL T OPEN OPEN FISCAL OPEN OPEN WRITING TIlE STEPS TimmyF Present Present Present VOTING BODY BEEHIVE AREA Bob 0 Present Present Present

Rodney C Absent Absent Absent CAPITAL AREA Crystal D Present Present Present

OPEN OPEN CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA JimG Present Present Present

OPEN CUMBERLAND V ALLEY OPEN OPEN

OPEN OPEN LANCASTER COUNTY JeffH Present Absent Absent

O}>EN OPEN LEBANON VALLEY MarkD Present Absent Absent

Henry C Absent Absent Absent LITTLE APPLE TimM Present Present Present

Cathy I Present Present Present MASON-DIXON RobinB Present Present Present

Marcelle S Present Pr~ent Present POCONO MOUNTAIN JohnM Present Present Present

KarenS Present Present Present READING RickyR Present Present Present

Steve R Present Present Present SERENITY IN TIlE MOUNTAINS JimmyM Present Present Present

OPEN OPEN STATE COLLEGE Jenna W Absent Absent Absent

Travis S Present Present Present STEAMTOWN Josh G(point of Contact Only) Present Present Present

OPEN OPEN WILLIAMSPORT CourtneyF Present Present Present

Phillip M Absent Absent Absent YORK JevonH Present Present Present

OPEN OPEN

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CORRECTIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

NONE © APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

OFFICERS REPORTS

CHAIR NO REPORT

VICE CHAIR NO REPORT

SECRETARY

VICE SECRETARY NO REPORT

TREASURER SEE ATTACHED REPORT

VICE TREASURER NO REPORT

REGIONAL DELEGATE SEE ATTACHED REPORT

REGIONAL DELEGATE ALTERNATE SEE ATTACHED REPORT

Break from 1:00-1:10pm.

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

REGIONALCONVENFERENCESUBCO~TTEECHAIRREPORT OPEN

REGIONAL CONVENFERENCE VICE-CHAIR REPORT OPEN

HOST CONVENFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT SEE ATTACHED REPORT

HOSTCONVENFERENCETREASURER SEE ATTACHED REPORT

H&I SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT SEE ATTACHED REPORT

LITERATURE SUBCOMITTEE REPORT SEE ATTACHED REPORT

POLlCY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT SEE ATTACHED REPORT

PRSUBCO~TTEEREPORT SEE ATTACHED REPORT

WEB COMMITTEE REPORT SEE ATTACHED REPORT

INSURANCE LIAISON SEE ATTACHED REPORT

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APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED wrmOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WrmOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED wrmOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

ARCHIVE AD HOC NO REPORT

FISCAL POLICY AD HOC OPEN

NA TIONAL SERVICE BODY AD HOC SEE ATTACHED REPORT

WRITING THE STEPS AD HOC SEE ATTACHED REPORT

VOTING BODY

Beehive Area

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION

POBox 291, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Help line. 866-935-4762. Area Website: NAbeehive.org We have 13 Groups and 10 H&I presentations. No newsletter. Active Subcommittees: H&I, PR, Policy, Literature. Regional Donations: $435.76 Upcoming events: Multi-Area Convention with Steamtown & Serenity in the Mountains Nov. 1-32013 Ramada Inn 20 Public Square Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Spiritual Breakfast, Lunch July 26 Hawley PA Comments: All groups doing well and carrying the message.

Capital Area POBox 126, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Help line 717 233-3733. Area Website: www.casna.info We have 50 Groups and 24 H&I presentations. No newsletter Active Subcommittees: H&I, PR, Literature, Unity, Policy, RCM, Marathon Regional Donations: $250.25(Fundraiser)+$441.24(Donation)+124.05(Insurance) Upcoming events: June 15th Speaker Jam with a dance to follow. Comments: Hello Family, Capitol Area is doing welL We held a fundraiser at our last Speaker Jam specifically to raise money for Region. We retrieved all of the leftover merchandise from the previous MARLCNAs and from the Committee and everything was sold. We raised $250.25 and this money has been donated to Region. Thanks for allowing us to serve. Crystal D-RCM

Central Susquehanna Valley Area, POBox 543, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Help line 877-501-1246. Area Website: None We have 22 groups and 5 H&I presentations. No newsletter. Active Subcommittees: HIPR, Literature, Policy, Activities, Policy-Ad-Hoc Regional Donations: $0 Upcoming events: June 28th 2013 support Shamokin Survivors Music at Rosie's $3.00 cover, no addict turned away. Doors open at 4pm. Contact Warren M 570-492-1229. 'Dieing to Live' is the band. We Do Recover Picnic XN Tent 6 Sunday July 14,2013 11:00am-whenever. Speaker at 3:00pm. July 20 2013 Music on the Mountain CSVA & SITMA Area present at Rosie's in Atlas PA $5.00 cover, no addict turned away. Starts at noon. Listen to music, have fellowship, help support both Areas. Comments: Hello Family. We have 22 groups with 5 H&I Presentations. Active Subcommittees HIPR, Literature, Policy, Activities, Policy Ad-Hoc. We have no donation to Region. Upcoming Events: June 28th 2013 support Shamokin Survivors Music at Rosie's $3.00 cover, no addict turned away. Doors open at 4:00pm, Meeting at 6:00pm. 50/50, help support the group. Contact Warren M 570-492-1229. The group is 'Dieing to Live'. Band begins at 7:00-7:30pm. We Do Recover Picnic XN Sunday July 14,2013 1 1:00am-whenever. Speaker Meeting at 3:00pm at Tent 6 Knobel's Amusement Park Rt. 487 Elysburg PA 17824 .. July 20 2013 Music on the Mountain CSVA & SITMA at Rosie's in Atlas PA $5.00 cover, no addict turned away. Bring food, chairs. 50150, benefits both Areas. Starts at noon. There will be 3 or 4 bands. Our Area seems to be getting stronger since our H&I Presentations are increasing. In loving service, Jim G. RCM.

Cumberland Valley P.O. Box 685, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Help line 800-445-3889. Area Website: None We have 5 Groups and 7 H&I presentations. No newsletter. Active Subcommittees: Regional donation: SO Upcoming events: Comments: Absent

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Lancaster County PO Box 726, Lancaster, PA 17608. Help line 717-393-4546. Area Website: None We have 31 groups and 5 H&I presentations. No newsletter Active Subcommittees: Policy, H&I, PRo Unity, Literature, and Archives. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: Spiritual Retreat, August 10 Learning Day, Spiritual Retreat in July, Dance lrst Sat., Fiscal AdHoc for Unity finished. Comments: We seem to be on the right track, most of our positions are filled and donations seem to be up. Thank you for letting me serve, JeffH.

Lebanon Valley Area POBox 1544, Lebanon, PA 17042. Help line 717 277-7500. Area Website: We have 6 groups and 4 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: Activities, PRo Literature. We have no newsletter. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: Comments: Our Area is struggling with keeping service positions filled. We have a number of positions open.

Little Apple Area POBox 4475, Allentown PA 18105. Help line 610 439-1998. Area Website: None We have 36 groups and 9 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: Policy, Activities, H&l, PI, Convention, Literature. We have no newsletter. Regional Donation: $433.81 Upcoming Events: Area Convention-registrations have been distributed. Comments: Hi Family. Little Apple is doing well. Our ASC meets the first Saturday of every month. Also, our Area conscience to have a letter read on the Regional floor. Copies are available. Finally, our Area would like to submit a bid to host Region in March of2014. ILS, Tim M.

Mason Dixon Area POBox 3155, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Help line 800 445-3889. Area Website: None We have 8 groups. 2 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: Activites, Literature, H&I, Policy, PIIPhoneline. We have no newsletter. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: June 15 2013 Picnic. July 20 Speaker Jam. Aug 17 Miniature Golf. Flyers will be included in the minutes. Comments: We have filled all the positions at Area but are still under Prudent Reserve. Our Area has decided to practice the 7th Tradition & paid for our portion of the insurance expense. Robin B. RCM

Pocono Mountain Area ofNA PoBox 1053, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Help line 570 421-6618. Area Website: None. We have 20 groups and 4 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: H&I, PR, Unity, Policy. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: Hot Dog Extravaganza July 28th llam-5pm 201 E. 5th Street East Stroudsburg PA John M. Pocono Mt. Pig Roast August 17th Pohopoco Drive Lehighton P A 18235. Comments: We have a new RCM, Karen S. She needs a Policy Book. My commitment is over today. Poconos created a Literature Review AdHoc for the Tradition Book Project. Thanks For Letting Me Serve, Jeremiah W.

Reading Area POBox 6483, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Help line 610-374-5944. Area Website: www.rascna.com. We have 23 groups and 5 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: H&II PR, Activities, Policy, Literature, Web, and Convention. We have no newsletter. Regional donation: $321.57 Upcoming Events: Picnic Food Fun and Fellowship Sunday August 11th 12pm-6pm $5.00 adults-children under 6 free, Pandora Park, Reading P A.. Comments: Reading Area is doing well. We have a new group, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, Route 61 Leesport PA Trinity UCC 8:00am to 9:15am Mondays. Business meetings are the last Monday of the Month. Also we are doing well, and recovery is going on.

Serenity in the Mountains Area POBox 484, Hazleton, PA 18202. Help line 800 253-1988. Area Website: None We have 13 groups. Approx. 3 H&I presentations. Active subcommittees: Policy, H&I, PRo Literature, and Activities Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: MACC Event, Spiritual Breakfast Lunch July 27 Hawley P A Comments: Groups are doing ok. We have brought group reg forms & new group forms to hand in to Committees. Happy to have an RCM to represent the Area No donation.

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State College Area ofNA 19 N. Pine St. Fl. 1 LewistownPA 17044 Area Website: StateCollegeNA@gmail.com. We have 14 groups. 2 H&I presentations. Active subcommittees: PR and HI Merge, Policies, Activities. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: Speaker Jam: Pain Shared is Pain Lessened June 2200 2013 Clearfield Are Middle School 602 Mill Rd. Clearfield PA 16830 12-7pm. Picnic July 7, 2013 Ipm-whenever, Speaker at 3pm Cold Stream Dam, Philipsburg PA. Comments: 2 new meetings started: Thursday night 6-7 No Matter What Group WI N. Beech St. Burnham PA New Life Church; Saturdays 12-1:30 Clean & Serene Group 217 E. Pine St. (corner onfd St. & Pine St.) Clearfield PA St. John's Lutheran Church. The Area's doing well. Attendance at Area is growing. Thanks for allowing me to serve.

Greater Scranton Steamtown PO BOX 27, Scranton, P A 18504. Help line 800 503-9456. Area Website: We have 17 groups and 3 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: H&I, Literature, PI, Policy, and Activities and Events. No newsletter. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: Comments: Absent

Williamsport Area PO Box 1161, Williamsport, PA 177Q3. Help line 570 327-2678. Area Website: www.wiUiamsportna..org We have 33 groups and 10 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: Additional Needs, Hospitals and Institutions, Literature Review(not filled), Outreach, Public Relations, Web, Activities, Convention, Policy. No newsletter. Regional Donation: $0 Upcoming Events: Pig Roast, June 15th @ Ravensburg State Park. Flyers handed out @ last Region mtg. Recovery by the River Picnic, Aug 10th @ Riverview Park in Lock Haven. Flyer will be forwarded to Web Chair. Comments: Dear Family: OUf Area is struggling immensely. We have numerous Executive Committee positions not being filled, most vital being Secretary and Alt. Secretary. Our subcommittees are falling apart with 6 out of9 subcommittees reporting that they are in dire need of support. There are many positions available in all subcommittees. Our Literature Review commitment is not being filled at all. Last month there were no reports handed in for our Area's minutes by the Chair or Secretary. No Old Business was handed in for the minutes. Same goes for New Business. Our website recently crashed and has been down for about a week. Our Web Chair is aware of this and is taking measures to resolve this issue. We have 2 scheduled events coming up: the first is a Pig Roast on June 1 sth at Ravensburg State Park. The second is a Recovery by the River Picnic on Aug lOth @ Riverview Park in Lock Haven. I regretfully have to report that our RCM had to resign due to his failing health. Ed B. /s cu"ently hOlm/tal/zed. His presence will be greatly missed at all levels of service as he has been a faithful servant (or many years and an incredible example of what it means to be committed and dedicated to NA. Pravers (or Ed are much appreciated. In Loving Service: Courtney F

York Area POBox 1012, YorkPA 17405. Help line 717 848-9988. Area Website: None We have 23 groups and 9 H&I presentations. Active Subcommittees: H&I, PI, Literature, Activities. We have no newsletter. Regional Donation: $950.20 Upcoming Events: Unity Day June 22. Various events coming up like Tubing, Hayride, and Spiritual Retreat. Flyers on Website. In loving service, York Area. Comments: None.

Break 2:20-2:35

OLD BUSINESS 1212Pl: That the winner of the MARLCNA Logo Contest be provided with a full package to our Regional Convenference. Intent: This is common practice in most of the Areas of the Region and should be practiced at the Regional level. Submitted by: Little Apple RCM Seconded by: Jim G CSVA RCM Policy Affected: This would create new policy. If affects no existing policy. VOTE: to-2-1. PASSED.

1212P2: Amend the responsibilities of the Regional Treasurer designating that person as the individual responsible for I) Filing taxes 2) Communicating with HCC Treasurer. To insure that the spreadsheet is completed and given to Regional Treasurer. MARLCNA Policy will have to be amended to instruct the person in that position be responsible to complete the spreadsheet. Bring completed spreadsheets to June Region. Intent: To have single points of accountability in order to be in a position to file taxes prior to the deadline to avoid unnecessary [meso 5th Concept. Submitted by: Rob W Capitol RCM Seconded by: Tom D Williamsport RCM Policy Affected: RCS Chair Duties and RSC Treasurer Duties. VOTE: 11-0-2. PASSED

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1212P3: Policy Revision-To change our BudgetIPlanning cycle to match the tax year. This would mean budgets would tr. submitted/approved in March for a fiscal year starting April 1 & ending March 31. Intent: To manage the Regional funds more responsibly by accounting for our annual income & expenses in accordance with the IRS timeframe. This will also simplify the End of Year Treasurer's Report that is provided to the accountant for our tax return. Submitted by: Becky L Treasurer Seconded by: JeffH Lancaster RCMA Policy Affected: This would create new policy. It affects no existing policy. Friendly Amendment: All budgets are due at March RSC to coincide with the fiscal year. VOTE: 12-0-1. PASSED

0912P3: That MARSCNA fill out a letter of support and register with the USSc. Intent: To be a part of the movement to form a national service body. Submitted bv: John M. Pocono Mountain RCM. Seconded by: Tommy D. Williamsport RCM. Motion was reviewed by Policy. Acting York RCM raised an objection to the consideration of this motion. A vote wgs fgken: 3-8-1. Objection to the considergtion of tile motion failed. Mason Dixon RCM moved to table this motion definitely uutil all Areas have the opportunity to have the USSC Workshop, seconded by Little Apple RCM. Vote was taken 11-1-0. Table passed. Williamsport RCM moved to reopen discussion on this motion at March 9, 2013 Region, 2nd by Little Apple RCM VOTE 3-7-3. FAILED.

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Elected Positions:

Nominations:

Insurance Liaison Alt: Kathy M nominates Crystal D. she declines. RCS Chair-postponed until 0313Pl is resolved. RCS Vice-Chair-postponed until 0313Pl is resolved. Vice Treasurer-Corey C nominates Tom D, he postpones decision. Literature Vice Chair-Nancy U nominates Jillian P, she meets qualifications.

Open Positions:

H&I Chair H&I Vice Chair Web Vice Chair Insurance Liaison Alt RCS Chair RCS Vice-Chair Vice TreasUFer Literature Vice Chair

NEW BUSINESS

0313Pl: The Regional Convenference Subcommittee and the Host Convenference Committee be combined into one Subcommittee accountable to the Mid Atlantic Region. Intent: Consolidate Convenference Subcommittee positions. Currently there is no need for 2 Subcommittees due to Areas no longer hosting the Convenference; to make fmancial reporting to Region the responsibility of one Subcommittee. Submitted by: Mason Dixon Area RCM Seconded bv: Jevon H York RCM Policy Affected: This would affect Policies 0206.19 & 0206.20 (page 18). MARLCNA Guidelines would need to be revised and submitted for approval. *RCMS: VOTE DUE BACK AT SEPTEMBER REGION*

0313P2: That the Mid Atlantic Region ofNA not support or recognize in any way the USSC due to it not being part ofNA. Intent: Currently our Region is officially funding for expenses incurred to provide USSC info to Areas and supporting representation of the USSC-clear violation of our 6th Tradition: endorsing an outside enterprise. USSC is not recognized by our current NA Service Structure-email from NA WS attached: UNITES STATES SERVICE CONFERENCE

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We have received a number of inquiries regarding a United States fellowship assembly or USSc. There may be perceptions that this is either a part of the Service System Project or in response to it, but this is not the case. We are three years into the Service System Project, and have only seen the emails that most OfyOll have. Since this event is not being coordinated by any duly elected representative or by any registered Area, Region, or Zone, we are really not comfortable commenting. There are issues that are raised in their material about NA WS, and we are happy to respond to those questions. A United States Conference is not an idea that we believe will help us better achieve our primary purpose, or we would have included it in our Service System proposals. As always, we are open to your concerns, ideas, and comments. Policy Affected: This would create new policy, there is no existing policy *RCMS: VOTE DUE BACK AT SEPTEMBER REGION*

0313P3: To limit start up funds for MARLCNA to $15,000.00. Intent: There needs to be a limit. To continue adding $500.00 each year which is current Policy will soon lead to start up money being greater than MARLeNA donation to Region. Submitted by: Robin B MDNA ReM Seconded by: Mark D LV ANA ReM Policy Affected: This would create new policy. It affects Policy 0206.05 # 1 (Pg. 17) *RCMS: VOTE DUE BACK AT SEPTEMBER REGION*

Discussion of letter from Little Apple Area in regards to MARLCNA tax issue and Regional funds. (See letter in Reports Section)

Discussion of repaying MARLCNA $5000.

0613Hl: To repay MARLCNA Subcommittee $4200. Objection: It is Policy that the money automatically goes to MARLCNA, so it is against Policy to give them any less. VOTE: 9-1-2 PASSED

0613H2: To give the $5000 back to MARLCNA VOTE: 9-1-2 PASSED

Discussion of mail forwarding process and Regional Policy to that end. The Region decided to leave things as they are until the RD leaves office and RDA steps up to RD.

Dinner Break 4:30-5:30pm.

Discussion of where to hold September 2013 Region. SITMA mentioned as strong possibility. More info to follow. (As of 7/19/13, the location of 9/08/13 Region is unknown)

RD asks for feedback from Region on Zonal Proposals.

Regional Treasurer requests AdHoc to research need to keep paying accountant to file our taxes, or perhaps finding a new accounting firm to handle our finances. Chair proposes we do so, but limit the time for the AdHoc to exist to 6 months. Various suggestions are given, and Tom D, Marcelle S, Nancy U and Steve R volunteer to meet at lOam before September 2013 Region.

Regional Timeline has been located, and the current pertinent items are read aloud by Vice Chair.

CLOSING TREASURER'S REPORT See attatched report

Betterment of the region: Shawn M asks (or pravers (or Ed B.

Timeline

Next region locatio nib ids

September-SITMA(As of 7/19/13, the location of 9/08113 Region is unknown) December-Reading March-

Regional Service Committee Meeting ended about 7 pm with a moment of silence followed by the We version of the Serenity Prayer.

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July 2013 CSV ANAISITMANA: Music on the Mt.

7/20121? MDANA: Speaker Jam 7/20 12-5pm

BANAISITMANA: Spiritual Breakfast, Lunch 7126

PMANA: Hot Dog Extravaganza 7/28 llam-5pm

LANA: Spiritual Retreat. Learning Day

September/October 2013

August 2013 LANA: Spiritual Retreat 8/10

MDANA: Miniature Golf 8/17 8:30pm PMANA: Pocono Mt. Pig Roast XX 8/17

11 am-Dusk RASCNA: Picnic 8/11 12-6pm.

W ANA: Recovery by the River Picnic 8/10

November 2013 BAtl'o.~AlSITl\1A.J.~AlGSSAt~A! Multi-

Area Convention 11/1-11/3

***For Additional Info on events, see Area's Group Report for most recent minutes, or the Events Calendar on our website: www.marscna.org

Monthly Events: • York Area: NA Dance every 4th Saturday of the month @Liberty Firehall 9pm-

lam • Capital Area: NA Dance every 3rd Saturday of the month • Lancaster Area: NA Dance 1 st Saturday of the month

Mid-Atlantic Regional Service Committee of NA 8-Jun-13

Donations Amount Check # Receipt # Beehive Area $435.76 1288 350121

Capital Area $441.24 2642 350122

Capital Area $364.30 cash 350123

Capital Area $15.00 mo 350124

Central Susquehanna

Cumberland Valley

Lancaster $806.32 1683 350120 Lebanon Valley

Little Apple $433.81 3195 350126

Mason-Dixon $36.00 643 350116

Mason-Dixon $48.00 647 350117

Pocono Mountains

Reading

Serenity in the Mountains

State College

Steamtown

Williamsport

York $950.21 2143 350119

Message of Hope (paid by homegroup) $12.00 420 350118

Total Donations $3,542.64

Ex!;!enses Amount Check # Rent (Beehive Area) $50.00 1820

Coffee (Bob Ogden) $31.14 1821

Literature Expenses(travel reimburesement) $77.00 1822

RD & RDA Zonal Forum $439.77 1823 Adhoc Comm Jail writing-workshop $25.00 1824

Adhoc Comm Jail writing-workshop $25.00 1825

RKL Accountant Fees $1,750.00 1826

Perrin Web Service-annual fee $14.99 1827

Secretary's Expenses $381.16 1828

MARLCNA $5,000.00 1819

RD mail fowarding $150.00 1829

Total Expenses $7,944.06

Isummar~ I Opening Balance (from March 9, 2013) $801.75

Unissued check for IRS Fees $5,332.56

Total Donations $3,542.64

SUBTOTAL (opening balance + income) $9,676.95

Total Expenses $7,944.06

SUBTOTAL $1,732.89

Hold back for 2012 Tax Filing Penalty $1,000.00

PRUDENT RESERVE* $732.89

WORLD DONATION $0.00

Closing Balance $732.89

Letter writing AdHoc

Secretary expense

RD

RDA

Starting balance

deposit

balance

MARLeNA

balance

Rent

balance

literature expenses

balance

RD & RDA expenses

balance

Jail writing workshop

balance

Jail writing workshop

balance

RKL (Accountant)

balance

Perrin

balance

Sec Exp

balance

Mail forwardimg

balance

Approved for $200 budget, wrote checks totaling $50

Spent 381.16, leaving $18.84 in "bank," reimbursed $381.16 to fill the standard $400 bank

Still has $257.71 in "bank" RD & RDA requested $750 for upcoming travel Zonal Forum issued check to RD for $439.97

Still h~s $52.50 in "bank" (see above not-=L~~_ .. __ .

-$18,397.38 checkbook balance from March Region

$24,531.69 deposit from March Region

$6,134.31

$5,000.00

$1,134.31

$50.00

$1,084.31

$77.00

$1,007.31

$439.77

$567.54

$25.00

$542.54

$25.00

$517.54 $1,750.00

-$1,232.46

$14.99

-$1,247.45

$381.16

-$1,628.61

$150.00

-$1,778.61 checkbook balance at end of March Region

Regional Delegate Report June 8 th, 2013

Hello all, it's been a pretty slow quarter with not many things going on. Kathy and I have split up the few things we have to report on this month.

First, I just want to remind everyone that the last date for submission of proposals to go into the 2014 CAR Report is August 1,2013. Please bring this information back to your areas so they are aware of the timeframe.

Another important upcoming date is the deadline for submitting candidates to the HRP panel. These potential candidates would be considered for nomination to various world services trusted servant positions by the HRP. These positions are: WSC Co-facilitator, Human Resource, Panel Member, and World Board Member. The deadline is October 31,2013. Please see Attachment #1 for more information.

Also, this is along the same lines as the last item but if you are a part of the world pool or would like to be the date that your information must be updated to be considered for 2014 WSC nomination process is August 31,2013. For those of you who are not familiar with the world pool, this is sometimes where the HRP panel finds potential candidates for positions. Also, this pool is used to gather participants in any upcoming projects/focus groups. The web address to get more information or to update/create a new profile is http:((www.na.orgI?ID=HRP-wpif-default. If you are just interested in adding your information to be considered for future projects, the above deadline does not apply and you can update your information anytime. Please share this with your areas.

Last, as we all know the WCNA 35 in Philadelphia is rapidly approaching. NAWS is still in need of many volunteers to assist in this event. If you are interested in volunteering please apply online at http: ((portaltools.na.org/PortalTools ILogin.cfm or see Attachment #2 to apply by mail or fax. Please make copies and pass this along to your areas. As a note, you must be registered for the event in order to volunteer at it.

Another upcoming even is the North East Zonal Forum which will be held in Pittsburg, PA June 28 - 30, 2013. The event begins at 7 PM Friday June 28th and ends approximately Noon on Sunday June 30th . Information is as follows for those who would like to attend: Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport, 8256 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108. Reservations can be made by either calling toll free 877 -305-7123 and asking for the North East Zonal Forum Group - The Group Code is "NEZ".

Kathy and i had budgeted to attend this event. Between the two of us we have left oVer funding from the previous Zonal event and MARLCNA. We would only need an additional $450 in all to cover the budgeted expenses. This includes a hotel stay for two nights, our per day meal allowance, and cost to drive the 564 miles round trip. As we understand that as of last region our funds were not doing too well we can discuss if the funds are available for us to attend this Zonal forum.

I will send a follow up email to all of the RCM's and Alternates with an abridged version of this information and web links for you to pass along in case any of your area's send your minutes out by email. This will cut down on copies and hopefully help you pass along the information easier.

In service, Jenna T. RD - 484-347-7338 - J.Tenetylo@gmail.com

NA WORLD SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCE PANEL

PO Box 9999 Van Nuys, CA 91409 USA

Tel: 818.773.9999 Fax: 818.700.0700

hrp@na.org

HUMAN RESOURCE PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT 14 September 2012

Greetings to all Regional Service Committees, Zonal Forums, and the World Board. As stated in A Guide to World Services in NA, Regional Service Committees, Zonal Forums, and the World Board have the ability to forward potential candidates to the Human Resource Panel. These potential candidates would be considered for nomination to various world services trusted servant positions by the HRP. These positions are: WSC Cofacilitator, Human Resource Panel Member, and World Board Member.

The DEADLINE for receipt of these potential candidates from RSCs, Zonal Forums, and the World Board is 31 October 2013.

In support of your efforts, we ask that you please submit a Potential Candidate Submission Form for each candidate you are forwarding. Additionally, in an effort to add value to this process, we are asking each service body who forwards a potential candidate to also complete an RBZ Rationale Questionnaire about their selection process. We will likely publish the RBZ Rationale or a portion of it with the Candidate Profile Reports.

How TO FORWARD NAMES TO THE HRP FOR CONSIDERATION

There are many ways for RSCs, Zonal Forums, and the World Board to know people who may be considered as potential candidates. Here are a few examples: someone who has been a trusted servant of one of these bodies, someone who approaches one of these bodies and states she or he is interested in a particular NA World Services position, or an individual NA member may suggest someone. It will be important for each service committee to consider how they will decide to forward potential candidates. We encourage your committee to discuss and develop a process that will work best for each of you.

We strongly suggest that service committees speak with the prospective candidate before forwarding their name to the HRP. This will save you time if the person is not interested; and this will also save the HRP time by not having to contact someone whose name was forwarded, only to discover that they are not interested. Any potential candidate must complete or update his or her World Pool Information Form (WPIF). We recently revised the WPIF and encourage everyone to respond to the two additional questions that were added. It would be very helpful if your service committee passed along this request to those members. The WPIF is available online at: http://www.na.org/?ID=HRP-wpif-default or by calling or writing to NAWS.

Again, we suggest that the above service committees consider any individuals who may be qualified for any of these positions. Detailed discussion of each of these positions can be found in our service manual, A Guide to World Services in Narcotics Anonymous. Here is some information from the guide:

World Board Member:

• Ten years continuous clean time.

In addition to the qualities expressed in Concept Four such as humility, integrity, trustworthiness, and strong commitment to open communication, the following qualifications for nomination and election to the World Board are written to express the variety of skills and experience necessary to the board's optimum operation. A single individual may not have all of the qualifications listed below. These qualifications should not be viewed as a list of absolute requirements, but rather as an expression of the qualities and experience that will help the board to best serve our fellowship:

• History of both completing work independently and working well within a group.

• Familiarity with and commitment to the World Service Conference vision of a global fellowship demonstrated through world service or personal life experience.

• Familiarity with the Narcotics Anonymous service structure.

• Administrative skills.

• Experience with plan development and financial forecasting.

• Organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to donate sufficient time to attend meetings, travel, and to fulfill the additional commitments of board membership.

• A working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts.

Human Resource Panel Member:

• Eight years continuous clean time.

Membership requirements: As well as holding no other world service commitments by the time they assume their duties on the Human Resource Panel, all prospective Human Resource Panel members should demonstrate the following:

~ Trustworthiness-integrity and the ability to provide leadership (as discussed in our Fourth Concept).

• Discretion-the ability to fulfill their responsibilities with the conference's confidence that confidential information will be protected.

• Experience-members should possess previous world service experience and should demonstrate some personnel/human resources experience.

• Ability to read English.

• A working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous.

WSC Cofacilitator:

Eight years continuous clean time.

The qualifications for the WSC Cofacilitator are:

• A demonstrated ability to preside over business meetings.

• A working knowledge of WSC policies and procedures.

• A working knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order and general parliamentary procedure.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Holding no other world service positions or responsibilities at the time of assuming the Cofacilitator's duties.

• A working knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous.

Once your service committee has agreed to forward a name (or names), keep in mind that the deadline for receiving the information is 31 October 2013.

WSC 2014 Potential Candidate Submission Form

Date

Submitting Service Body: ____________________ _

Please list ONE Trusted Servant from the body to act as a contact for the HRP.

Contact's First and Last Name: _________________ _

Contact's Complete Mailing Address:

Contact's Phone Number: ---------

Contact's Email Address: ---------

Please list the following information for the Potential Candidate:

Name of Candidate: ______________________ _

Candidate's Complete Mailing Address:

Clean Date: Phone Number: ------------------- ----------------Email Address:

Check only one trusted servant position she or he is interested in:

o World Board CJ Human Resouice Panel

o WSC Cofacilitator

Regarding World Pool Information Form (WPIF):

o The potential candidate has recently (within the last 3 years) completed a WPIF form.

o The potential candidate has not recently completed a WPIF form, but will do so. The World Pool Information Form is available through NAWS or at: http://www.na.org/?ID=HRP-wpif-default

WSC 2014 RBZ Rationale Questionnaire

Please provide us with the following information about each candidate you are forwarding to the HRP for nomination consideration. Thank you in advance for completing this form.

Name of Candidate: ---------------------------------------

1. Why do you consider this member to be a good potential candidate for a world services level position (WB, HRP or Cofacilitator)?

2. Offer any additional information about this member's service history or abilities that might help us in our consideration process.

3. Describe in detail the process used for completing this form. (Who, How, When)

4. Describe in detail the process used for making the decision to forward this member's name to the HRP.* (Who, How, When)

*Please forward copies of any written policies or procedures that support your process and criteria to HRP@na.org or submit it to the contact information below.

Human Resource Panel NA World Services, Inc. PO Box 9999 Van Nuys, CA 91409 USA Fax to (818) 700-0700

CC 2012-2014

Volunteer Information Sheet Thank you for your willingness to serve. Please volunteer by completing this form. Beginning in June 2013,

members of the WCNA Workgroup will contact you to discuss your availability and confirm your assignment.

Most of the volunteer recruiting will be done via email, so please be sure you provide a current and correct

email address, and update us if your email addresses changes at elaine@na.org. Please remember that you must be registered to gain access to the convention center and volunteer.

This form can be completed directly online www.na.org/wcna

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name ______________ Last Name

Street Address ____________________________________ _

City ______________ State/Province ____________________ _

Country _____________ ZIP/Postal Code ____________________ _

Email Address --------------------------------------Phone Numbers (Please include area/city/country code) Home ____________________ __

Cell __________________ Work _____________________ _

Clean Date: Month ________ Day _____________ year _____________ _

AREAS OF INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE

U Willing to Serve Were Most Needed

o Merchandise o Program o Entertainment / Events

o Convention Information o Registration

o Ability to translate English fluently into what language: _____________________ _ Cash Register Experience 0 Yes 0 No (minimum 2 years clean required for cash register)

Vv'hat days and v'Jhat hours can you \;vork during the convention? OWed o Thu LJ Fri o Sat o Sun

o 12-4PM o 4-8PM 08-12 Midnight o 8AM-12 o 12-4PM o 4-8PM o 8-12 Midnight o 8AM-12 o 12-4PM o 4-8PM o 8-12 Midnight o 8AM-12 o 12-4PM o 4-8PM o 8-12 Midnight o 8AM-12

The completed form can be given to a WCNA-35 Workgroup member, or sent by: mail: WCNA-35 Workgroup; PO Box 9999; Van Nuys, CA 91409 or fax: 818.700.0700

For more information visit or call: www.na.org/wcna or 818.773-9999 ext 771

This convention will not be possible without your help.

RDAReport June 2013

First I would like to thank everyone who came early to attend the Group Conscience Workshop this morning. We would like to hold another workshop in November of this year. Jenna and I were thinking that a refresher and update on the SSP would be appropriate as the CAR comes out in December and it will include a transition plan for the SSP. This workshop will be held the ftrst or second weekend of November and will most likely be in Allentown. We will send out a flyer via email when all the details are worked out.

I have not mentioned this in any of my reports but I do feel that it is information the fellowship should have. There is a discussion board on the world website for WSC participants - RD's RDA's WB members and WSO staff-. In the past this discussion board was viewable by the whole fellowship but only participants were allowed to post. In September of last year the discussion board was made private so the only members allowed to view the discussion board are WSC participants. I was uncomfortable with the lack of transparency and made my views known on the board~ however, the privacy has not changed. There is also a discussion board for all NA members and a Traditions discussion board open to all NA members at

World Board Minutes

Field testing of the SSP is still going on in 9 communities. The testing will conclude in July 2013. A report will follow. Discussion of discontinuing funding of the RD to attend the WSC and discontinuing allowing the RDA to attend the WSC. These things are being discussed as a way to decrease the cost of the conference. (The last conference cost the fellowship $473,719.2011/2012 WSC Support cost the fellowship $3,500,113. My suggestion was to see where cuts could be made in WSC support as that is the greater ofthe two amounts by far.) Discussion of ways to increase member donations. The following items will be removed from literature inventory when the current stock is depleted: 25 slot literature rack, OD cards, It Works How and Why audio, and Step Working Guide audio.

Jenna and I have been in contact with Jane, PR specialist from the WSO, in regards to the Unity Day meeting during the upcoming World Convention. Jenna has mailed invitation letters to each state prison in our region and we Vvill be following up with the prison officials later this month. I attended meetings with Jane at the Department of Corrections and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Progra...'11s. There was also a request for treatment professionals with both departments to attend professional panels that will be held Saturday at the convention. Both departments were interested in participating. The treatment professionals at the DOC would like for NA meetings to be available in all state prisons, however, there are a few rural prisons that meetings are not being held on a regular basis. They did not have the names of those prisons available at the time of the

meeting. I did explain that in rural areas we have a smaller NA presence, therefore, less people to do service. I gave them my email address and hope to hear from them to see if somehow meetings can be made available at all state prisons in the future. At the DDAP Jane and I met with the Deputy Secretary of the department. He was very positive about Narcotics Anonymous and it's viability as a means of recovery. He would like to work with NA in any way possible to steer people towards attending meetings, whether its getting literature into parole/probation offices or emergency rooms, making phone calls, putting information on their website or whatever we feel could be of help. The Who is An Addict IP is being put on their website wiLh permission from NA WS. He was also interested in working only within our traditions. I do have his contact information and would have liked to attend the PR subcommittee meeting this morning; unfortunately I was not able to due to the workshop. I would like to submit our area help-line numbers for inclusion on their website to assist people in finding meetings. I would appreciate any feedback on that.

I discussed the removal of Bulletin #29 with Jane from the WSO as I had reported at last region. She stated that the fellowship had emailed quite a bit of input to the world board and they do not feel that removing the bulletin would be the right thing to do at this time, although I do not know if the idea is being removed from the PR plan.

In Service, KathyM.

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Hello Family,

MARSCNA Web Subcommittee Report June 8, 2013

The Web Subcommittee is doing well.

I have uploaded all ofthe meeting lists and event flyers that I received. If you have any new flyers or meeting lists that need to be uploaded, please make sure that I get them. If you do not have them with you today, you may email them to me at either or

I uploaded the latest Regional meeting minutes to the website onto the Archives page minus the last two pages which contain everyone's address and phone number. So far, minutes for June 2009 through March 2013 have been uploaded. The password to get onto this page is 12and12.

The revised literature guidelines in both .doc and .pdf formats have been uploaded to the Policy page of the website. Revised Public Relations guidelines were also uploaded in both formats. When the motion to change the name of the Regional Public Information Subcommittee to Public Relations passed, the guidelines were never updated.

One ofthe members in my Area asked why there was no link to the NA World Services website on the Regional website. I checked the Web Subcommittee guidelines and under the Content section, it stated that there should be a link to Narcotics Anonymous World Services. When the site was redesigned, this apparently was overlooked. The guidelines also stated that a notice will be placed at the beginning of the website that signifies that it is the official website of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Narcotics Anonymous. This was also overlooked. So, I added this statement to Home page as well as a link to NA.org on every page.

I printed out some Group and Committee Registration/Update forms. If anyone needs to update their group information with NAWS, you can complete the form and mail it in. You may also submit updates online. There is a link to this page on NA.org on the Forms page of our Regional site.

The Area contacts on the website have been updated. I'll be passing around a clipboard to update these contacts. Please provide me with at least one email address that can be used to contact someone in your Area.

I have submitted an invoice to the Treasurer for the amount of $14.99 for payment of our yearly domain renewal. The payment is due by June 21, 2013.

ILS, Cathy I Web Chair

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New LlTerCnUre worKsnops

All literature begins with an idea: something that was heard in a meeting, a per-sonal struggle, recognition of a need, etc. To begin, the following list may be helpful in organizing your thoughts:

1. Determine the topic of the material you will cover. State the idea or concept, title or problem to be addressed in clear, simple terms.

2. List ideas your group thinks pertain to the topic.

3. Out of the list, choose the major subjects for outline headings and sub-headings.

4. Choose a working title for the material (this sometimes happens at the begin-ning, the end or even during the development process).

Next is development of your source material notes, input, etc.

1. Gather and/or write material that pertains to the topic you have chosen. Write and tape notes (utilize research and resource materials); brainstorm. Use "3 x 5" cards, multi-tablet writing, computer indexing, free-flow writing, tak-ing whatever works!

2. Make at least two copies of each source. Set aside one copy for the file.

Outlines

Use of an outline has been invaluable. Most outlines include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion, so that the ideas will follow a logical sequence. That way, all notes and main ideas can be organized into the outline. Here is a skeleton outline with de-

. tails that you can use as a model.

1. Introduction An introduction might include:

A. Statement of purpose.

B. Statement of need.

C. An explanation of the work.

0. Statements to stimulate interest

2. Body The body includes all material on the major sub-headings and the information/notes

that belong under each. It presents the topic and is usually the largest section.

A. Supporting data.

B. Quotes (Basic Text p. 10 says " .. :').

C. Explanations/elaborations of concepts.

D. Definitions of terms.

A. Summary, a summing up of the main points.

B. Drawing conclusions from the main discussion.

C. Suggested directions/visions for the future. 1. Where this piece might lead to. 2. Additional work that should be done on topic. 3. Relationship to other recovery or service literature.

D. A closing statement.

E. A final inspirational statement.

4. Rough Draft

A. Organize all your iIiformation and write more about it if necessary. 1. Write each section separately by major sub-heading or topic. 2. Write at least one paragraph per heading. Pay less attention to gram-

mar and more attention to meaning and content (grammar will be cleaned up in subsequent drafts).

5. Revised Draft

A. Evaluate rough draft 1. Look for omissions. Strengthen weak spots. Check for redundancies

and develop transitions between ideas and sub-headings. 2. Read and adjust for continuity and flow. 3. Mark the work copy as it pertains to the topic outline. Cross out

material that doesn't apply. 4. Edit for punctuation, spelling, tense and grammar.

5. (Optional) Cut the marked material and separate into piles by topic and item numbers. Arrange the material in each pile for continuity and paste-up on a piece of paper. Re-type in new order and re-read.

NOTE: The cut-and-paste method can be very effective with some material and to-tally inappropriate for other pieces. Sometimes input received is well-written and com-plete. Cutting it apart may disconnect the logical sequence, in which case it may be appropriate to proceed directly to the next section. .

6. Any revisions are re-typed and read before the group for evaluation and approval. Consider the draft in terms of the topic outline and the source material.

7. Repeat as needed.

6. Completed Draft

By this time, for an individual or a committee, all major problems with the piece should be resolved. There should be a sense of completion with the con-tent and presentation, and a feeling that the piece has been taken as far as pos-sible. (This, however, may not be the final draft and more work may need to be done by others.) We take a piece as far as we can and then pass it on. Remem-ber, all material written about N .A. recovery is valuable. Each of our words and thoughts is important.

Judging, EVCllu~ting, Criticizing ~nd Prioritizing Ide~s Is q SepCl r~te Process

Br~instorming Stops Whenever Arguing Begins

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H'lve Fun!

Be Open to Ch'lnge

Think Outsiqe the Box

Listen with Emp'lthy

Sh'lre the Time, One Person 'It'l Time

No Siqeb'lrs

One Thing More Th'ln Anything Else-Respect Others

Put Our Common Wel(qre First

Dis'lgree Without Being Dis'lgree'lble

St'lY Focused on the Subiect 'It H'lnd

One More Time-Avoid Repetition

We Were Entirely Re'lciy-To Stqrt 'lnq Stop on Time ©

Twelve Concepts for HA Service

To fulflU oar feUowslUp>s primary purpose, the NAgr~ups havejoined tOgether to create a structure whickdeoolops~ coordinates, iziu1

maintains services on behalf of NA as a whole. The primary responsibility of an NA group is to conduct

+"' a. IV u c: o u its recovery meetings, carrying the message directly to the +"' addict who still suffers. Groups join their strength in the III .... service structure, ensuring that other services--H&l, PI,

11.. literature development, for exampl~are fulfilled effectively and 'without distracting the groups from their own primary purpose.

The jirwlresponsibility and authority for NA services TeSts with the .IVA groups.

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The groups have final responsibility for and authority over the service structure they have created. By fulfilling their responsibility to provide their service structure with

"0 c: the conscience and ideas, people, and money it needs, the S groups also exercise their authority. Conversely, the service IV structure must always look to the groups for support and If\

direction.

The l'iA groupsd.elegate w the service . structure t;heauUwrity necessary to fulflU the

resp~nsibilities assigned .to ii In day-to-day matters, the groups have given our service

+"' a. IV U c: o u boards and committees the practical authority necessary to "0 do the jobs assigned them. This is not a blank check issued .... to the service structure; the groups still bear final authority .

.J::. ~ To make Concept Three work, we must carefully select

trusted servants.

EffeCtive 1eadershipis highly valued m. Narcotics Anonymol£5 .. LeDdeMihip. iJua!iti.u shOuld .b!! care-fidl,. iOJisideTed ~ iekctiBgtr.isied servants.

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U Leadership is very important to the welfare of our fellow--5 ship. The essay on this concept describes an array of leader-=:; ship qualities to be considered when selecting trusted o

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For each reaponsibility essigned to the .sermce sti-uciUre,.a·sirigle POint 'ofdecisioli Bad t1ccoum~

.abUity.lJhouUJ. becleaily'deflned;

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In defining a single point of decision for each service as-signment, we eliminate confusion ahout who has authority

-5 to do what. We also clarify accountability for our services: iE whoever is given the authority for a particular task will be

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held accountahle for the fulfillment of that task.

Gr-oupcoBBcience ~ t;he,spiritual'1J"l,8!lR.fl biwhi.ch ",e ,Uwi.tea Itwing God to iirJluence

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Group conscience is the means by which we bring the spiritual awakening of the Twelve Steps to bear in making

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All members ofa serVice bodybearsrdJstantial responsibility for .that body's decisiOn.s aiul shoUld

be allowed tQjuUy participate iniis decision-m,aking processe1>~

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U All members of a service body bear substantial responsi--5 bility for that body's decisions; therefore, all of them should ~ be allowed to fully participate in its decision-making proc-::> esses. NA service is a team effort. The full participation of IV Vi each member of the team is of great value as we seek to ex-

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press the collective conscience of the whole.

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all these concepts, and to the integrity and effectiveness of our services themselves.

All elementso!our1Jervwe:ttrl,etu.r~ ~t:>eihe re-sponsibility w carefully COBIJider aU vieu'paints in

iheirdecision-m.tikingproceueJJ.

8 To check judgment, to guard against hasty or nllSill-.J::. formed decisions, and to invite the sharing of new ideas, our ~ services must consider all viewpoints when making plans. :z:: This is essential to the development of a fair, wise, balanced

group conscience.

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The Tenth Concept encourages us to treat each other

.... a. IV U c: o u with respect in the service em,ironment, and provides us -5 with a means of making amends when we wrong others. The ; essay describes ways in which an individual who feels he or ~ she has been wronged can go about seeking redress of his or

her grievance.

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:;; Our First Tradition concerns unity and our common welfare,

e One of the most important things about our new way of life is be--l- ing a part of a group of addicts seeking recovery. Our survival is ~ directly related to the survival of the group and the Fellowship. To ~ maintain unity within NA, it is imperative that the group remain

stable, or Ll:!e entire Fellowship perishes and the individual dies.

F~ ~ g,.oupiJUrpo-;~ til;'e is9~ ~-altimate .-g _ aut;1writr-leviag .GOOtU Hem-a:re~1K-esl'i Hi-nue1Jia ..., - our gTOlipcoD.ScienCe.·Ouri~ are-but.

~~!~'!l~~f~~~~~ g~~~ __ .~ __ .,~ Our direction in service comes from a God of our understand·

\J ing, whether we serve as individuals, as a group, or as a service g board or committee. Whenever we come together, we seek the ~ presence and guidance of this loving Higher Power. This direction Ifl then guides us through all our actions. [.,.] When we choose a

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member to serve us in some capacity, we e . .-xercise mutual trust.

._~ .. r=;~~~t~;t;;~it=~ __ "~~-.-..... The Third Tradition encourages freedom from judgment. It ;:g leads us on the path of service toward an attitude of helpfulness, ~ acceptance, and unconditional love. [ ... ] Addiction is a deadly \J disease. We know that addicts who don't find recovery can ex-~ pect nothing better than jails, institutions, and death. Refusing I- admission to any addict, even one who comes merely out of curi-

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osity may be a death sentence for that addict.

. .. 1:;~~~*!;'E .. \J e Each group does have complete freedom, except when their I- actions affect other groups or NA as a whole. If we check to make :5 sure that our actions are clearly within the bounds of our tradi-:; tions; if we do not dictate to other groups, or force anything upon ~ them; and if we consider the consequences of our action ahead of

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..... \J -what is our message? The message is that an addict, any ad-

e diet, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new I- way to live. Our message is hope and the promise of freedom.

:5 When all is said and done, our primary purpose can only be to ..... I.\.. carry the message to the addict who still suffers because that is all

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!- mendous freedom to carry the message of recovery and help other

:5 addicts. We have clear boundaries set by our identity as Narcot-X ies Anonymous. When we take care to observe those boundaIies,

V"l our outside relationships enhance our ability to carry the message to the addict who still suffers rather than diverting us from our primary purpose.

~ By encouraging our group to pay its own way, the t=. Seventh Tradition gives our group the freedom to .share -£ its recovery as it sees fit, not obligated to outside Con-~ tributoTs. Further, it gives our group the freedom that ~ comes from inner strength, the strength that develops If'\ through applying spiritual principles. -

c: ... 'N~;;;t{;;;A~~y~;;]~~d~'em;;fuJ~;ever o nonpnr!f!$$wnal,but0"ur8ervke ;enteTs :;; ··.'~_,1!l:~:r~~2!Pi.sp_~@~r:~eT~_ ~'~, . ~ In this tradition we say that we have no professionals. By !- this, we mean we have no staff psychiatries, doctors, lawyers,

:5 or counselors. Our program works by one addict helping an-~ other. If we employ professionals in NA groups, we would LU destroy our unity. We are simply addicts of equal status freely

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helping one another.

~~~~:t£~e~?~. ~ NA groups join together, combinin€; their resources to create I- service boards and committees that will help them better fulfill .r:; ..... their primary purpose. Those boards and committees are not r.: z: called to govem NA; they are called, rather, to faithfully ~'(ecute

the trust given them by the groups they serve:

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e others might expect a worldwide society of recovering drug I-.r:; addicts to take positions on. [ ... } Our answer, according to

~ Tradition Ten, is that our groups and our fellowship take no QI position, pro or con, on any issues except the NA progra=

.... itself. [ ... ] For our own survival, we have no opinion on out-side issues.

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importance of a public relations "program" in carrying out

.r:; our fellowship's primary purpose. [ ... ]As NA groups, service ~ boards, and committees, we deliberately and energetically

~ cultivate good public relations, not as an incidental result of QI our normal activity but as a way to better carry our message

u.J to addicts. [ ... ] Public anonymity helps keep the focus of

our public relations on the NA message, not the PI workers involved.

~.o;.l~.! ro ... I- Anonymity is one of the basic elements of our recovery and

"5 it pervades our Traditions and our Fellowship. It protects us .... from our own defects of character and renders personalities QI 3: and their differences powerless. Anonymity in action makes it I- impossible for personalities to come before principles.

Excepts from the Basic Text and It Work,. How and Why

{(The only requirement jor membership is a desire to stop using./I

This tradition [s important for both the individual and the group. Desire is the key word;

desire is the basis of our recovery. In our stories and in our experience of trying to carry the

message of recovery to the addict who still suffers, one painful fact of life has emerged again and

again. An addict who does not want to stop using will not stop using. They can be analyzed,

counseled, reasoned with, prayed over, threatened, beaten, or locked up, but they will not stop

until they want to stop. The only thing we ask of our members is that they have this desire.

Without it they are doomed, but with it miracles will happen.

Desire is our only requirement. Addiction does not discriminate. This tradition is to ensure

that any addict, regardless of drugs used, race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual preference, or financial

condition is free to practice the NA way of life. With II • •• a desire to stop using" as the only

requirement for membership, one addict is never superior to another. All addicted persons are

welcome and equal in obtaining the relief that they are seeking from their addiction; every addict

can recover in this program on an equal basis. This tradition guarantees our freedom to recover.

Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is not automatic when someone walks in the door or

when the newcomer decides to stop using. The decision to become a part of our Fellowship rests

with the individual. Any addict who has a desire to stop using can become a member of NA We

are addicts, and our problem is addiction.

The choice of membership rests with the individual. We feel that the ideal state for our

Fellowship exists when addicts can come freely and openly to an NA meeting, whenever and

wherever they choose, and leave just as freely. We realize that recovery is a reality and that life

without drugs is better than we ever imagined. We open our doors to other addicts, hoping that

they can find what we have found. But we know that only those who have a desire to stop using

and want what we have to offer will join us in our way of life.

(The Basic Text: Narcotics Anonymous)

1.. \Nhat gets in my way of practicing the principles in the Third Tradition as an

individual member?

2. What gets in the way of practicing the principles of the Third Tradition within a

meeting (home group) setting?

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2. How can a piece of literature help recreate the learning experiences we have with

the Traditions? What should a Traditions book look or not look like?

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Appendix 1

COPYRIGHT RELEASE FORM ASSIGNMENT

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AGREEMENT made this day of , 19 __ , by and between WORLD SERVICE OFFICE, INC., referred to as "Assignee," and, here-inafter referred to as "Assignor:'

RECITALS Assignor is the owner of material, information, notes, personal recollections, and other matter relevant to Assignor's personal story of his or her experience with and recov-ery from drug addiction or use which is entitled ____________ _

The Assignee heretofore first referenced is a California non-profit corporation operat-ing as a service arm for a national fellowship known as Narcotics Anonymous. It is the intention of said Assignee to use the experiences of persons once involved with drugs to assist those others who are seeking understanding and assistance in chang-ing their own lives.

IT IS THEREFORE AGREED:

1. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Assignor here-by sells, assigns, and transfers to Assignee, without exception and without limita-tion any and all of Assignor's interests and copyrights and rights to copyright and rights to publish together with all rights to secure renewals, reissues, and exten-sions of such copyrights in said story or article, including any excerpt from or adap-tation of said story.

2. Assignor hereby covenants, warrants, and represents to Assignee, and this agree-ment is made in reliance thereof, each of which is deemed to be a separate covenant, representation, and warranty:

(a) Assignor is the sole owner of, and has the exclusive right to use said story and the copyright, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, licenses, or claims of whatsoever nature, and has made no agreement with respect to said story or related material and/or its copyright which is in conflict with this agreement.

(b) No other copyright has been affected, nor has any other registration relat-ing to copyright protection been made with respect to said story, except as hereafter set forth: (if none, state none)

(c) Assignor agrees to hold Assignee completely and forever harmless from any liability whatsoever in connection with any use by Assignor of said story or excerpts or adaptations of same pursuant to this agreement.

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(d) Assignee agrees to take all reasonable caution to protect the anonymity of the Assignor.

(e) This agreeme~t shall be binding upon the Assignor's heirs, assigns, ad-ministrators, trustees, executors and successors in interest and Assignor agrees to authorize and direct his heirs and personal representatives to make and execute any instrument and perform any legal act that Assignee may think necessary to secure the copyright, or any renewal or extension thereof.

3. This agreement contains the sole and final agreement between the parties con-cerning the subject matter herein referenced and supercedes any and all other agreements either oral or written which are hereby expressly revoked and dis-affirmed. It is specifically agreed that this agreement may be modified only in a writing signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement at ________________ , State of , on the day

and year first above written.

ASSIGNOR

ASSIGNOR (SPOUSE)

ASSIGNEE

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Visit v.NJVJ.na.org/?iD=subscribe or call 818.773.9999 x771 for information about free communications from NAWS

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Group Name

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Group's Meeting Information

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Meeting Time

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Place / Building Name

Address

City

Borough / Sub-City

State/Province

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Group Contact Mailing Address

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This mayor may not be a current group trusted servant, and is not usually the group's meeting location address.

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Address

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Mid Atlantic Region of Narcotics Annoynomus Participant Accident Insurance Quotation

Coverage, Benefits & Limits

Accident Medical Expense: Accident Medical Expense Aggregate: Benefit Amount: Accident Dental Expense: Deductible: Benefit Period: Plan Type: Accidental Death: Accidental Dismemberment & Paralysis AD&D and Paralysis Aggregate:

Premium Policy Premium: Minimum and Earned Policy Premium:

Eligible Persons All members of the Policyholder.

Covered Activities

May 29, 2013

$25,000 (per Participant, per Accident) No Aggregate 100% of Usual & Customary Charge Included in Medical $0 52 Weeks Full Excess $15,000 $50,000 $500,000 (per Accident)

$18,302 $300

Participation in and attendance at the following Policyholder Supervised and Sponsored activities: All Activities.

Travel arranged or provided by the Policyholder is included. Overnight Supervised and Sponsored Activities with duration of over 7 days and related travel are not covered, unless specifically agreed to in writing by the company.

Underwriting & Administration The plan is underwritten by QBE Insurance Corporation. AM. Best & Company rates QBE Insurance Corporation A, Excellent. Our staff at The Allen J. Flood Companies manages administration, including policy issue, the billing and collection of premium Claims are administered by AGI~ Inc. of Phoenix, AZ.

This quotation is based upon the underwriting information submitted. Changes to the underwriting information must be reported and may affect quotation. Premium will be agency billed and is due in full upon receipt of our invoice.

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The primary purpose of this committee is to provide written Narcotics Anonymous step guidance to any

incarcerated addict desiring recovery within Narcotics Anonymous.

WHEN:

Saturday, August 10th , 2013 2:00 PM

WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church (basement)

369 Broad St Montoursville, PA

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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.

"Our direction in service comes from a God of our understanding, whether we serve as

individuals, as a group, or as a service board or committee. Whenever we come together, we

seek the presence and guidance of this loving Higher Power. This direction then guides us

through all our actions." It Works: How and Why, Tradition Two

Tradition Nine !\jA, as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.

"Groups share information and guidance with the boards and committees serving them. Then

these boards and committees report back to the groups to which they are responsible,

describing their operations, discussions, and plans. Responsible service boards and committees

consult the groups in matters directly affecting them and seek direction from the groups in

matters not already covered.by existing policy .... Whenever possible, organized service work

should be kept distinct from the groups so that they can remain free to simply and directly fulfill

our primary purpose, addict to addict. The boards and committees we do organize, we organize

on the basis of need only, using the simplest guidelines possible." It Works: How and Why, Tradition Nine

concept Three The NA groups delegate to the service structure the authority necessary to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to it.

"The NA groups maintain final responsibility and authority for the service structure they have

created. Yet if they must involve themselves directly in making decisions for all of our service

boards and committees, the groups will have little time or energy left to carry the recovery

message in their meetings. For this reason, the groups entrust the service structure with the

authority to make necessary decisions in carrying out the tasks assigned to it." Twelve Concepts for NA Service, Third Concept

Concept Six Group conscience is the spiritual means by which we invite a loving God to influence our decisions.

"We apply the Sixth Concept when we listen not just to the words our fellow members speak,

but to the spirit behind their words. We apply the Sixth Concept when we seek to do God's will,

not our own, and to serve others, not ourselves, in our service decisions. We apply the Sixth

Concept in our groups, service boards, and committees when we invite a loving God to

influence us before making service-related decisions."

Twelve Concepts for NA Service, Sixth Concept

For the 2012 World Service Conference, regions were asked,

"How does your region reach a conscience about WSC matters?"

The answers varied greatly. Many took this question to mean, {(How do you become

informed about WSC matters?" However, over 60 regions (out of 112 regional reports

received) gave some information about how they develop a regional conscience. Most

of these were evenly divided between a group tally, a regional assembly of some form,

and an area tally, with the last option being slightly less popular.

Group tally -18

.: .. Regional assembly - 14 (those who take a group tally at the assembly are

counted above)

.:. Area tally - 16

.. : .. Member tally - 7

.. : .. RDs only - 3

.. : .. Don't discuss WSC matters - 3

.. : .. Through zonal forum - 1

Additional detail in reports included

.. : .. Some regions allow absentee and online voting by groups .

• : .. Some allow open participation from any member at the RSC.

.. : .. Some make a point of giving the delegate a vote of confidence at the RSC

prior to the WSC to vote on any additional matters that might arise at the

Wsc.

1. How does your group make decisions about group issues, such as meeting format or

how much money to contribute to other levels of service?

2. How does your group decide on local service issues, such as area motions that have

been sent back to the groups, or does your group even do that?

3. Does your group have requirements about who is allowed to vote on group issues? On ASC issues? For those groups that do, have you discussed the reason for these

requirements as a group, or is it simply accepted as "the way our group has always

done it?"

4a. What level of involvement does your home group want on area or regional (or world) matters?

4b. What specific kinds of area or regional (or world) decisions do you think your home group should consider?

4c. What kinds of decisions do you think your home group should delegate?

5. How can groups hold service bodies accountable for decisions the groups weren't

directly involved in making?

6. How can service bodies exercise the authority delegated to them by the groups and

remain "directly responsible to those they serve?"