October 17, 2025

Meeting Summary for Hollywood Squares Mens's Personal Meeting Room

Oct 17, 2025 06:22 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ID: 589 590 9202

Quick recap

The meeting covered updates on scheduling, website changes, and membership numbers, along with financial reports from the ClamBake event and plans for the OIAA International Convention. The group addressed Zoom bombing incidents and discussed creating a system for directing attendees to appropriate meetings, while also reviewing the treasury report and discussing donations to General Service and IOAA. The conversation ended with plans for co-host training sessions and discussions about hosting opportunities at the Dublin meeting.

Next steps

• Chris to add a section on the website for women in AA with resources and contact information

• Chris to add pictures to the website

• Chris to reach out to women who accidentally joined the men's meeting

• Matt to follow up with Lynette about being a liaison for women who join the men's meeting

• John A to propose a date for co-host training before January at the next business meeting

• Steve to conduct co-host training

Summary

Committee Updates and Event Planning

The meeting covered updates from various committee members on scheduling, website changes, membership numbers, and financial reports from the ClamBake event. Plans for the OIAA International Convention were discussed, along with upcoming events. The group addressed Zoom bombing incidents and the need for better co-host training, with Steve volunteering to organize the first session in January. They also discussed handling women who sign up for the men's AA meeting and creating a system for directing attendees to other meetings. The treasury report showed a carry-forward balance of $1,758 from the ClamBake, with plans to donate $800 to General Service and maintain a prudent reserve of $373.70.

Group Updates and Training Plans

The group discussed several updates and plans, including Matt's donation of $800 to General Service and $200 to IOAA, and Chris's ongoing tasks related to adding pictures and contacting new group members. John A. proposed organizing a training session for co-hosts before January, which Steve West supported, and the group agreed to vote on the exact date at the next business meeting. The conversation ended efficiently, and participants shared updates on various members' well-being and discussed hosting opportunities at the Dublin meeting.