GNOSB Meeting Minutes — August 25, 2025

Aug 25

Written By

Greater New Orleans Service Board
Monday, August 25, 2025 | 6:30pm
Central Office, 638 Papworth Ave, Ste A, Metairie, LA 70005
aaneworleans.org | office@aaneworleans.org

Officers: Chairperson: Jim R. | Co-Chair: Jim N. | Treasurer: Charles H. | Secretary: Rene M.

In attendance: 4 Trustees; 5 Committee Chair/Co-Chair; Central Office Manager; 2 DCMs/District Reps; 6 Group Service Board Reps/GSRs; 3 Visitors

Welcome

Meeting called to order at 6:30pm by Jim R. with Serenity Prayer, followed by introduction of the Service Board and Visitors.

Officer Reports

Secretary (Rene M.): Correction to July minutes — District 12 committee member Lillyn’s last name is B., not E. Corrections accepted; minutes approved
Treasurer (Charles H.): “Looking at overall physical health, last year we were -$8,191.78. This is not an accurate reflection due to previous Big Deep South financials not being presented. We are not anticipating the same issue this year as the current BDS Chair is already submitting her budgets. The previous DAAY in the Park budget figure of $3,000 was a miscalculation — the actual Budget & Finance figure is $1,550.53, though the budget is negotiable to get closer to $3k.” Report accepted

Budget & Finance Committee

Introduction of Budget & Finance committee members with proposed 2025–2026 budget
Motion to move discussion on proposed budget back to committee for further review: seconded, passed with substantial unanimity

Central Office Report — Carolyn H.

Full report available on website
Security concerns around missing office keys — Motion to explore rekeying front and back door with digital keypads: approved
Outreach: Visited multiple surrounding Central Offices to learn more about how our Central Office can operate more effectively
ICOAA Budget: Presented to Trustees for annual office managers convention
Inventory: Looking to discount backstocked outdated pamphlets at cost or no cost to members, districts, and Area service entities. Feedback from home groups requested
Analytics & Data: Ongoing analysis provided to committees and Trustees
Meeting in a Pocket: Now available for $1 at Central Office; 91 sold within the first three weeks
Motion to create an Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of researching a new Central Office location: approved. Committee members: Laura H., Jon G., and Donna S.

Committee Reports

DAAY in the Park: Motion to amend previous budget of $1,500 to $3,000: tabled until a budget is presented
Big Deep South (Mary H.): First meeting August 20 with great turnout. Some committee chairs selected. Budget and projected income reports submitted to Trustees. Venue: Hilton again this year with a substantial decrease in cost. New fundraising chair position created
T&C (Sam S.): Meeting held 2nd Wednesday of August; District reps from 19, 20, & 21 were in attendance; D18 sent their report
Hotline: Absent | Website: Open | Unity & Service: Open | PICPC: Open

District Reports

D12 (Lillyn B.): Budget discussion sent out to GSRs to bring back to home groups. First Roundup planning meeting held; looking for theme ideas; plenty of service opportunities
D18 (Sam S.): Positions filled: T&C and PI/CPC; Literature position still open
D19, D20, D21, D25: Absent

Motion to close at 7:48pm with circle and Responsibility Statement.