Final Minutes for April 2026 Business Meeting
Discussion Summary- Group Inventory
Key Findings
• There is unanimous agreement that GROW possesses a clear purpose.
• The group is effectively carrying its message to others.
• The current turnover rate is not considered excessive by the participants.
Summary of Votes
1. Establishment of an Annual Roll Call
GROW will establish an annual roll call. Nine members sent in their vote and all voted yes.
However, GROW needs to determine who will lead the roll call. Options include the Secretary, the Listkeeper (who are already very busy), or the Chair. This will need to be decided at our next business meeting, which is scheduled for October 2026.
2. Clarification in Sponsor List Request Letter
GROW will add a clarifying sentence to the sponsor list request letter, reminding members that the list is for AA women who are subscribed to GROW emails and are part of GROW. Nine members sent in their votes, and all agreed to add a sentence explaining that emails are available for AA women who have subscribed to GROW and are part of GROW.
Further Discussion Needed
The members felt that points 3 and 4 require further discussion regarding how these suggestions would be implemented for GROW. It was agreed that a subcommittee would be formed to work on these points and bring the suggestions to our October business meeting.
3. Newcomer-Focused Sharing Session
One suggestion is to host a newcomer-focused sharing session or make a specific announcement later in the week—or perhaps once a month—inviting members who are counting days to share their day count with the group.
4. Renaming the Temporary Mentor Role
Rename the temporary mentor role to “Newcomer Rep” and have the ladies reach out to the newcomers at least once a month or possibly once a week.
Call for Subcommittee Volunteers
If anyone would like to lead the subcommittee for points 3 and 4, please let me know. Additionally, we are seeking four or five other members who would be willing to participate in the subcommittee.
At the conclusion of the April Business Meeting, ten members provided their thoughts and votes regarding the last agenda item. The outcome is summarized below:
Transitioning into New Service Positions
Trusted servants are encouraged to submit charts, notes, or other materials which they believe could be helpful for individuals transitioning into new service positions. Danna has suggested that a link could be added to position descriptions to provide tips and hints for those taking on new roles.