IAC Newsletter Summary — Summer 2002 (Issue No. 48)

IAC Newsletter Summary — Summer 2002 (Issue No. 48)

This issue provides major updates from the Executive Committee, details on strengthening IAC’s representative network, outlines financial planning including the establishment of a prudent reserve, invites feedback on international outreach, and includes group history, treasury reports, and an extensive 2002 roundup listing.

🌈 Executive Committee Update — Strengthening the Network & Preparing for the Future

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The Executive Committee reports significant progress on two major initiatives:

1. Rebuilding the Representative Network

• All Regional, State, and City Representatives were contacted for updated information.

• Several inactive representatives were removed.

• New city and state reps were added; more recruitment is needed.

• Regional openings still exist in:

  • Pacific

  • Southwest

  • East Central

  • Southeast

  • West Central

  • Northeast

Recruitment will continue into the summer.

2. Laying the Groundwork for a Future Gay & Lesbian International AA Convention

• High-level discussions with potential host cities have begun.

• Before proceeding, the Executive Committee emphasizes the need for:

  • A strong, active rep network

  • A solid financial structure

  • An official Prudent Reserve

  • A growing World/International Conference Reserve

    
    

Prudent Reserve Established

• Motion passed to create a $12,000 Prudent Reserve.

• Start with $3,000, and any month the treasury exceeds $3,000, half of the surplus goes into the reserve until fully funded.

• Current Prudent Reserve: $50.00 — only just beginning.

  
  

Call for Donations

The newsletter emphasizes the financial impact of the post–9/11 period and asks members and groups to “dig deep.”

New Representatives Signed at Myrtle Beach Roundup

• Tampa/Lakeland, FL — Ed B.

• Charlotte, NC — Scott W.

• Greensboro, NC — Mike F.

• Raleigh, NC — Jim T.

• Winston-Salem, NC — Jim H.

• Alabama State — Stephen W.

  
  

Invitation for Reader Feedback

The Executive Committee encourages input on expanding IAC outreach to underserved regions worldwide.

💬 “Let’s Hear From You!” — Call for Articles

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IAC invites members to submit articles on experience, strength, and hope, especially around shared identity and the common disease of alcoholism. Submissions accepted via email or postal mail; deadline: A.S.A.P. for next publication.

🧩 Committee & Service Structure Updates

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Extensive lists of current IAC officers, subcommittee chairs, regional representatives, state/provincial reps, and city reps are provided.

New Committee Project: Roundup Speakers’ Listing

IAC is exploring creation of a speaker pool for roundups, to be published on the website.

IAC Tape Library Update

• Nearly 200 AA speaker tapes available.

• Topics include LGBTQ AA history, personal stories, and G/L roundup workshops.

• Tapes cost $4.00 each (materials + mailing).

• Online catalog: iac-aa.org/tape_library.htm

• Donations of non-copyrighted tapes are welcome.

Bill W. (Tape Librarian) provides ordering instructions and notes that historical tapes are among the library’s most cherished items.

🏳️‍🌈 Group History — Lambda AA in Galveston

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Submitted by Johnny S., Galveston, TX

Physical Locations of the Group (GSO #129176):

• 1824 Broadway (1983)

• Graves Building, UTMB

• Mary Moody Plaza, UTMB

• House of John B.

• 1419 Tremont Street

• 1409 39th Street (1998)

  
  

Historical Notes:

• First listed with GSO in 1983, G.S.R. was Tish D.

• The group formed multiple times but closed periodically due to low participation.

• Relaunch in 1996:

  • Sunday 7 PM

  • Thursday 8 PM

  • 1997: Literature night added

  • 2000: Saturday 10 AM meeting added

• Now stable with four weekly meetings, though attendance fluctuates due to Galveston’s transient population.

• Meetings emphasize openness, honesty, safety, and acceptance.

• Notable tradition: summer campfire beach meetings.

Group histories continue to be a valued part of the newsletter, and IAC invites more submissions.

💵 IAC Treasurer’s Report — Oct 31, 2001 to May 31, 2002

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Balances:

• Beginning Balance: $4,887.19

• Ending Balance: $6,279.92

• Prudent Reserve: –$3,000.00 (designated but not yet fully funded)

• World Conference Reserve: –$50.00

• Operating Balance: $3,229.92

  
  

Income (Total: $5,604.55)

• AA Group Donations — $3,873.59

• Roundup Donations — $635.98

• Individual Donations — $903.98

• Directory/Button Sales — $51.00

• Newsletter Subscriptions — $90.00

• World Conference Donations — $50.00

  
  

Expenses (Total: $5,187.55)

• Website Provider (Hostway) — $167.40

• Returned Check — $30.60

• Bank Charges — $25.50

• Crystal Plaza Mailboxes — $360.00

• Teleconference Call — $174.95

• Postage/Mailing/Printing/Supplies — $340.84

• Urban Press — $1,238.68

• Website database — $180.00

  
  

Key Notes:

• Donor recognition temporarily suspended due to limited newsletter space.

• The Treasurer emphasizes the importance of funding the Prudent Reserve and future World Conference efforts.

A bold box at the bottom urges: “We need your financial support MORE THAN EVER… and let it begin now!”

Special thanks given to SE Mass Roundup and Big Apple Roundup for each contributing $500.

📅 Roundups 2002 — July through August Listings

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Includes detailed listings for:

July 2002

• Living Sober — San Francisco, CA

• Long Island Round Up — Riverhead, NY

August 2002

• Walk the Walk — Stamford, CT

• Halifax/Dartmouth Courage Roundup — Nova Scotia

• Big Easy Does It — New Orleans, LA

• Emerald City Roundup — Seattle, WA

• Hot ’n Dry — Palm Springs, CA

Each listing includes:

• registration fees

• host hotels & rates

• websites

• mailed contact info

• early registration deadlines

  
  

Roundup Chairs are reminded that IAC will provide information tables, buttons, directories, and membership packets for events with designated IAC liaisons.

IAC Newsletter Summary — Summer 2002 (Issue No. 48)

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