Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous

Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous 4 th Quarter Minutes - 2016

4 th Quarter Meeting  Ramada, 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501  12:00pm on November 13th, 2016

1 st Quarter Meeting  Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 585103  11:00am on March 5th, 2016

 16 Addicts present: Alex R., Rob H., Joe M., Sly W., Evan J., Brandon F., Nicole A., Jeremy T., Tom W., Tina R., Jennifer K., Shawn O., Roxane G., Bev R., Josh S., Richard B.

Part 1: Quorum Report and Motion to Accept Quorum Quorum Accepted

Part 2: Approval of Minutes Minutes Accepted

Part 3: Housekeeping Meeting Place: Ramada, 1400 Interchange Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

Elected Positions: Chair – Jeremy T. Co-Chair – Sly W. Regional Delegate – Nicole A. Regional Delegate Alternate – Shawn O. Regional Activities Chair – Richard B.

Positions Open for Nomination: Fellowship Development Chair Web Resource Chair Secretary

Nominations: Chairperson – Sean O. nominates Jeremy T. (standing) Co-Chair – Sean O. nominates Kim O. (accepts-withdrew) Co-Chair – Evan J. nominates Sly W. (accepts) Secretary – Joe nominates Jen K. (accepts) RD – Brandon F. nominates Nicole A. (accepts) RD – Roxanne nominates Shawn O. (accepts) RDA – Brandon nominates Nicole A. (accepts) RDA – Roxanne nominates Shawn O. (accepts) FDC – Alex nominates Tina (declines) FDC – Shawn nominates Jen K. (accepts) RAC – Alex nominates Richard B. (accepts) RAC – Shawn nominates Bev. (declines) RAC – Roxanne nominates Joe (declines) WRC – Evan nominates Sly (declines) Part 4: Reports Chair: Jeremy T. 2016-4th Quarter Chair’s Report

No Report.

Chair UMRNA

Co-Chair: Open 2016 – 4th Quarter Co-Chair’s Report

Secretary: Tina R. 2016 – 4th Quarter Secretary’s Report

Verbal Report Given

Tina R. Secretary UMRNA

Treasurer: Shawn O. 2016 Third Quarter Treasurer Report

Verbal Report Given.

Shawn O. Treasurer Upper Midwest Region of NA

Regional Delegate Team: Jeremy T. and Tom W. 2016 Fourth Quarter RD Report

Hello Fellow Addicts,

Tom and I are planning on facilitating one workshop next month for each of the areas in the Region to report on happenings at the World this past spring. Please keep an eye open for when and where each will take place. I would like to thank the Region for allowing me to serve as a delegate for the Region for the past eight years. This has been one of the longest commitments in my life, for sure service wise. I have learned so much about NA and have enjoyed my time greatly. I believe that when I want to learn about something, such as NA, it is a sign that I love it; I know I love NA. All I can say is thank you for allowing me to learn so much, I am forever grateful for serving in these positions. I believe that there is a constant change happening in NA services. We first took step on this specific course in the late 1990’s by changing the service structure at the World level. This change has continued to effect and change NA, regardless of individual’s thoughts and feelings, all the way to local NA services. I believe that we need to learn how to wrap our arms around this change, if we don’t we will be doing a major disservice to the addicts in our Region. I think we as a Region or as a RD Team need to figure the path that we want our Region to be on. I feel that all so often addicts who have some sense of the happenings at the world level and other levels believe there are always only two options; black and white, do or don’t, yes or no; I don’t think this is always the case. I believe that our Region needs to begin thinking outside the box. We need to find a general idea of where we want to go and we need to march together toward that direction with the understanding of the need to be open to any adjustments need to be made. I hope and believe that we all can find a mutually agreed upon vision for the Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous. Once again, I can never thank you all enough for the opportunities of services. In Grateful Service,

Jeremy T. Regional Delegate Upper Midwest Region of NA

Web Resource Chair: Richard B. (acting) 2016-4th Quarter Web Resource Chair

Good morning team,

I have no significant changes to report and I am still willing to train a replacement for this position.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Richard B. (acting) Web Resource Chair UMRNA

Activities Chair: Joe M. 2016 – 4th Quarter Regional Activities Chair Report

Verbal Report Given

Joe M. Regional Activities Chair Upper Midwest Region of NA

Fellowship Development Chair: Wes K. 2016 – 4th Quarter FDC

Hello Trusted Servants,

I will not be in attendance for this meeting as I have to work this weekend. This will be my last report as the position is open and nominations are as well. I am no longer willing to fulfill the duties as chairperson of the FDC. I have on hand two binders containing all needed supplies for the FDC chairperson and secretary. I have exhausted all extra literature and given it to the PI committee of LAASC for use at its recent community meeting. I do not have any group starter kits on hand as they have all been given away – awesome BTW. Our regional treasurer has ordered one more kit that was requested by a new meeting. He is having an issue with retaining a bank card to make the order for five starter kits to keep on hand for the next chairperson, this issue will be resolved shortly. I would like to submit the same budget that was recently approved, I believe that the treasurer or the past treasurer can supply the exact numbers and details. This would expatiate the process for the incoming committee in it's future endeavors. I am willing to help out and be a part of the committee in the future and mentor the next chairperson.

Wes K. FDC UMRNA

LCASC RCM: Nicole A. 2016 – 2nd Quarter LCASC

Verbal Report Given

Nicole A. LCASC RCM Upper Midwest Region of NA

LAASC RCM: Evan J. 2016 – 4th Quarter LAASC

The community outreach event went well. The turn out was as many as hoped for but the response was strong. The fall banquet was well attended and ran smoothly. We have several spots filled in our service body. Our chair, activities chair, PR chair and parliamentarian all filled but we are in need of an H & I chair. The multi zonal service symposium was a wonderful event. I went to several workshops and learned a lot. in loving service,

Evan J. LAASC RCM Upper Midwest Region of NA

Part 5: Old Business

- Motion 1 o Planning out of town o Bid Process  Not in guidelines o Major Cities  What qualifies? o Timeline  Amendment from 4th to 1st Quarter deadline more appropriate? o Rotation  Lewis and Clark Area to be Default o Motion to Table to 4th Quarter  Made by Jeremy T., Second by Nicole A.  Vote: 8/0/0 Passes o RCM Vote 4/0/0 o Extra Stress  More difficult to plan in another city than the one living in for most of the committee o Looking for a balance on convention location o After going through experience view point have changed of plausibility

- Budgets o Will be submitted by Jan 1.

Part 6: Open Forum and New Business

o Voting on Positions  One area ready to vote, other isn’t  Special Meeting Called o Will be held online o Chair will give secret names to voting members o Extension of current meeting o Motion 2 Made o Activity Budgets  $4,000.00 may have been less helpful than anticipated in regards to budget keeping  Do we need to keep in regard to inflation?  One budget where all money is available to use o Currently cannot use $1,500.00 of budget at a time o Bid Process  Is it effective? o Zonal Forum  Currently going to Midwest Zonal Forum  Looking atRockey Mountain and Plains States Zones o Either would be good fit  Plains States more established  Joe M. received phone call they want zonal forum meeting (Midwest)at Spiritual Refreshment  Motion to Table until 1st Quarter o Made By Alex R. Second Tina R. 7/2/1 RCM 3/1/0

Part 7: Voting

Motion 1: If a bid is not submitted by the 4th Quarter Regional Meeting, the Regional Convention will move to a rotational fashion that will be conducted by Regional Activities. It will rotate through the major NA communities/towns in the region, alternating back and forth between the two areas. Intent: Made by: Nicole A. Seconded by: Tina R. Motion Fails, 0/8/2 RCM Vote 0/4/0

Motion 2: To suspend voting on open positions for 4th Quarter meeting to resume Nov. 20th via online meeting. Intent: Allow both areas to discuss but limit delay Made by: Richard B. Second by: Joe M. Motion Passes, 8/1/1 RCM Vote 4/0/0

Motion 3: Update guidelines under Section VIII: Voting Procedures A. (Voting Participants) to add “Alt. RCMs” to be voting members. Intent: To better service our areas. Made by: Alex R. Second by: Evan J. Motion Passes, 9/0/1 RCM Vote 4/0/0

Motion D: Update Region Activities Guidelines for section 2.4 to read as follows: “The UMRAC shall retain a Convention Reserve, following the completion of each annual Regional Activity, consisting of $3,000.00 to be kept in the UMRAC checking account.” Intent: To use UMRNA’s money responsibly Made by: Richard B. Second by: Joe M. Motion Passes, 7/0/3 RCM Vote 4/0/0

Part 8: Service Resumes for Nominated Positions Appendix D NA Service Resume Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous RSC Approved 05/09/2009 Name: Niole A. Clean Date 07/07/10 Please list all the group, area, regional and world service positions you’ve held that you consider relevant to the position to which you are nominated. Please include the positions served within the past five years and approximate dates of service for each position. H&I Chair 2011-2014; RCM 2014 – Current; Alt. GSR; Helped on Regional Activites Committee. Minot Activites Committee Chair 2014-2015;

If you have not completed a term or have been removed from a service position in the last five years, please explain.

What resources do you believe you can bring to the position to which you were nominated?

Willingness, passion, and a love for service. I have made connections with RDs all over the US—some of them I am very close to. My sponsor is an outgoing RD, which I have talked to her about all of it. I have the ability to ask for help and be aware of my capabilities. I have and will continue to attend zonal forums to gather useful resources for this position.

What life experiences (i.e. school, work, volunteer, etc.) have you had that you believe will help you serve in the position to which you are nominated?

With school I have the ability to learn new things. From work I’ve learned how to work with others, how to take direction, how to learn from my mistakes.

Have you read the job description and are willing to fulfill the necessary commitment?

Please include any other information you consider relevant.

I don’t know how to answer any of these questions accurately, I just know I have committed to this position with my heart. I’ve talked with my sponsor and she supports me. I have been to three different zonal forums in trying to prepare myself, educate myself and to try and connect with as many people and resources, because I can’t do any of this on my own; but with the help of others I know I can.

Appendix D NA Service Resume Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous RSC Approved 05/09/2009 Name: Shawn O. Clean Date 03/23/2009 Please list all the group, area, regional and world service positions you’ve held that you consider relevant to the position to which you are nominated. Please include the positions served within the past five years and approximate dates of service for each position.

GSR: Stepping Stones 2014-2015 Chair: Mixed Nuts 2015-2016 Area Service Committee: Secretary 2015-2016; Vice Chair 2016-Current Treasurer(Regional): 2016- Current

I have experience at the addict, group, area and regional level and have a willingness to serve, learn and share. What life experiences (i.e. school, work, volunteer, etc.) have you had that you believe will help you serve in the position to which you are nominated?

I have always had leadership roles in my work career. With my military service history I am able to learn information quickly and keep a level head under stress.

Grateful to this program and want to give back.

Appendix D NA Service Resume Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous RSC Approved 05/09/2009 Name: Sly W. Clean Date 04/03/2015 Please list all the group, area, regional and world service positions you’ve held that you consider relevant to the position to which you are nominated. Please include the positions served within the past five years and approximate dates of service for each position.

GSR, Rainbow Way NA 2015- Present; PR Chair 2016- Present

Commitment, Communication, Willingness, Open-mindedness

What life experiences (i.e. school, work, volunteer, etc.) have you had that you believe will help you serve in the position to which you are nominated?

College, military, working with others in committee.

I love being of service. Service Work Resume Jeremy T. Clean Date May the Tenth of Two Thousand Four Position Nominated for Upper Midwest Regional Chair Objective I am looking to fulfill the Fifth Tradition to the best of my ability. While carrying the message, I will follow all Traditions, Concepts, Guidelines, and all NA approved literature to the best of my ability, through my understanding of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous. Previous Service Group Committees Chair- Sunday Night Young People’s Group of N.A. ~ ~ ~ Jun. ’07 – July ‘08 Break in the Day NA ~ ~ ~ Jan. ’06 – Jan. ‘07+ Just for Today NA ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’05 – Aug. ‘05*+ NA after Dark ~ ~ ~ Feb. ’05 – Feb. ‘06+ Tues. Night Men’s Mtg. (present name Poop in a Group) ~ ~ ~ Feb. ’05 – Aug. ‘05* Candle Light Mtg. (vice-chair) ~ ~ ~ Nov. ’04 – May ’05* G.S.R.- Poop in a Group ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’12 – Jul. ‘14 Sunday Night Young People’s Group of N.A. ~ ~ ~ July ’08 – July ‘09 Get to Steppin’ ~ ~ ~ Jan. ’07 – Jun. ‘08 No Nonsense NA (filled in for the month) ~ ~ ~ Dec. ‘06 Treasurer- NA After Dark ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’11 – Mar. ‘12 Sunday Night Young People’s Group of N.A. ~ ~ ~ July ’08 – June ‘10 Just for Today NA ~ ~ ~ Jan. ’08 – Jan. ‘09 Poop in a Group ~ ~ ~ Oct. ’06 – Oct. ‘07 Just for Today NA (filled in, duties of Chair) ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’05 – Aug. ‘05+ NA After Dark (filled in, duties of Chair) ~ ~ ~ Feb. ’05 – Feb. ‘06+ LAASC Committees/Ad Hoc Activities- Treasurer ~ ~ ~ Jul. ’10 – Nov. ‘12 Participant (Acting Treasurer) ~ ~ ~ Nov. ‘07 – Nov. ‘08 Helped out (Emcee at Fall Banquet) ~ ~ ~ Sep. ’04 – Oct. ‘04 Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee- Participant ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’07 – Feb. ‘08

Public Information- Number on Phone Line/Participant ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’10 – Present Heading up Phone Line ~ ~ ~ Oct. ’06 – Sep. ‘07+ Participate in distribute Mgt. Lists & Information Packs ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’05 – Mar. ‘08+ Treasurer- Treasurer of the LAASC ~ ~ ~ Jul. ’07 – Jan. ‘09

UMR Committees Delegate- Regional Delegate ~ ~ ~ Nov. ’12 – Present Regional Delegate Alternate ~ ~ ~ Oct. ’08 – Nov. ‘12 Ad Hoc Outreach/FDC- Participant (Starting the L&CASC) ~ ~ ~ Jun. ’05 Fellowship Development- Chair ~ ~ ~ Mar. ’06 – Jul. ‘06^ Planning Committees for New Meetings Sunday Night Young People’s Group of N.A. (Coordinator) ~ ~ ~ Apr. ’07 – May. ‘07 Tues. Night Men’s Mtg. (Coordinator) ~ ~ ~ Jan. ’05 – Feb. ‘05 Individual Service/Miscellaneous Since about September ’04, I have been willing and have been giving rides to meetings, business meeting, and other NA approved events. I have sponsored individuals as early as March ’05. I try to help set up and clean up at not only group meetings but also at NA events and business meetings even in early recovery. I speak and chair when asked to do so at meetings and NA events.

*not a full 1 year term because of personal reasons +Dates to the best of my memory, may not be exact ^Not a full 1 year term due to end of term

Willingness to Serve I understand that communication and accountability are two major components that show the extent of a person’s willingness to serve. Therefore, I have found that by applying the 12 Steps, the 12 Traditions, and the 12 Concepts of Narcotics Anonymous to my service work to the best of my ability, I can practice sufficient communication and accountability.

Recovery Program I have been working the 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous with a sponsor for all of my time in recovery. My meeting attendance has been averaging 3 meetings a week since I had 90 days clean. I have been able to apply the spiritual principles of the 12 Steps on a daily basis in my affairs in society, with my family, and at my job.

Appendix D NA Service Resume Upper Midwest Region of Narcotics Anonymous RSC Approved 05/09/2009 Name: ______Clean Date______Address______Phone______Please list all the group, area, regional and world service positions you’ve held that you consider relevant to the position to which you are nominated. Please include the positions served within the past five years and approximate dates of service for each position. ______If you have not completed a term or have been removed from a service position in the last five years, please explain. ______What resources do you believe you can bring to the position to which you were nominated? ______What life experiences (i.e. school, work, volunteer, etc.) have you had that you believe will help you serve in the position to which you are nominated? ______

Have you read the job description and are willing to fulfill the necessary commitment? ______Please include any other information you consider relevant. ______

Bid Form

Name of Host Entity

Relation to the Upper Midwest Region within the service structure

Year(s) to be considered

Proposed Theme for Convention

Possible theme graphics, merchandising ideas, etc.

Proposed facility (name, address, phone, web site)

Description of location(s) (nearby highways, nearby attractions or features)

Basics of location(s) (# of rooms, types of rooms, price per room and/or per person, banquet prices, other facility charges – like coffee, taxes, etc.) Room sizes and prices for meetings, workshops, entertainment, etc.

Special amenities offered (Pool? Restaurant? Activities for Children? Karaoke? Casino? Bar?)

Name (first and last), clean date, phone, email, and service resume of Host Chairperson and Vice-Chair

Name (first and last initial), clean date, phone, and email of all other committee members

(Be sure to attach service resumes of Chair and Vice-Chair, and include any Letters of Support, on separate pages)