DAKOTA ALANO SOCIETY, INC.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2019
The Board Meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer at 6:05 pm. Introductions were made
and the Twelve Traditions were read by Susan.
Board members present: Andrea M., Dalles J., Daren G., Sarah C., Jerry H., Brad J., Sarah
C.
Board members absent: Martha, Paul, John
Guests: Julie, Lonnie, Mark, Susan, Zoe, James
Secretary's Report: Martha was absent but reported via email to the Board that no
corrections were made to the February 2019 Minutes. Dalles made a motion to approve the
February minutes. Jerry seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Jerry H reviewed the February Meeting Donation Summary, Profit &
Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet. Missing Wednesday 4pm and Friday 4pm donations.
Will table approval until information is received.
Visitor Questions and Concerns:
Zoe: presentation on Emotion Sobriety. Can she use the house? Not completely AA- Zoe
will go ask the Church if they have space available.
Mark: got an email from Nadine about putting a Food Shelf box in front of the house. Goes
against Traditions, but it’s a ‘Good Will’ gesture. Board voted: (2) Yays (4) Nays. Mark
will email Nadine we cannot put out a Food Shelf Box.
Committee Reports:
Literature & Medallions (Andrea M): Restocked- updated price list
Facilities Maintenance (Dalles J): Shoveling got done. There was an inquiry about opinion
of color of paint- person was not there.
Publications & Public Relations (Paul): Absent
Supplies (Daren G): Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Dish Rack, White board for TS all bought.
Dalles: We need a new shovel
House Security (Brad J): Everyone that needs keys has keys. Working on a list.
Old Business:
Money Transfer/banking information:
- • Currently we are sitting at .2% interest. We could roll into new CD at Wells
Fargo at 2.65% at cost of $20.00.
- • Jerry Motioned to roll $25,000 into new CD at 2.65%- Brad Seconded-
Motion approved
Painting update: Painting will be more aggressive in the next couple months.
Gopher State Roundup next steps: Brad will email Susan and create signs by April 1st. He
wants:
- • Free Literature
- • Meeting Cards
- • Sponsees
We will be having walking tacos.
Jerry sent out check for Payment
Cleaning Schedule: Susan will take care of this this month.
Pop machine Dalles will be more aggressive with this next couple of months
Method for key inventory: Brad is working on this.
New Business:
Motion to Close:
The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer at 6:49 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah C.