April 3, 2026
Meeting Summary for Hollywood Squares Mens's Personal Meeting Room
Apr 03, 2026 06:17 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ID: 589 590 9202
Quick recap
This meeting was a business meeting for an Alcoholics Anonymous group where members discussed various responsibilities and updates. Cameron provided updates on speaker commitments, including upcoming talks by Dave from Leesburg and Arthur, and announced a new recurring commitment with the DuPont Circle Group in DC on the second Monday of every month. Steve reported having some difficulties with chairperson scheduling and not properly updating John R.'s calendar, which Dan requested he address. The group discussed their recent anniversary gathering, with members sharing positive feedback about the event despite some logistical challenges. Jerry-CO hosted the meeting and apologized for technical difficulties during the anniversary event. The conversation ended with prayer led by Jeremy, followed by informal discussions about travel experiences, personal sobriety stories, and reflections on AA meetings and fellowship.
Next steps
Cameron: Start posting commitments that are a week out in the chat and ensure the text group has this information.
Cameron: Reach out to members to fill upcoming commitments for the new recurring DuPont Circle Group slot over the next few months.
Steve: Ensure information about chair people for 7 o'clock, Saturday, Sunday morning and evening meetings is communicated to John R. for the calendar.
John R.: Update the calendar with chair person information as received from Steve.
All members: Check the calendar (managed by John R.) for commitments and reach out if help is needed to set it up on personal devices.
Jeremy: Continue welcoming new members and reaching out to them as Secretary Greeter.
Jerry-CO: Consider ways to improve how meeting information (e.g., commitments) is shared so all members are aware.
Jerry-CO: Coordinate with Steve and others to support Jack (who is 88 and homebound) by arranging for Cape members to visit or pick him up for meetings when possible.
Summary
Commitments and Meeting Coordination Updates
The meeting focused on updates and coordination for upcoming commitments and meetings. Cameron reported on ongoing speaker commitments, including upcoming talks by Dave and Arthur, and announced a new recurring commitment with the DuPont Circle Group on the second Monday of every month. Steve discussed challenges in finding chairpeople for weekend meetings and ensuring information reaches John R.'s calendar, with Dan encouraging better communication on this front. Jerry-CO hosted the recent anniversary meeting and apologized for technical difficulties during the event, while the group expressed appreciation for the efforts put into planning and hosting the gathering. The conversation ended with a prayer led by Jeremy.
Jack's Anniversary and Health Update
The group discussed a recent anniversary meeting and expressed gratitude to Jack for attending, with Jerry-CO making a motion to have members visit Jack at his home in Osterville. The conversation revealed that Jack, who is 88 years old and has been sober for 40 years, recently recovered from cancer and is currently housebound as he cannot risk breaking his hip again. The meeting also included congratulations to Steve for completing a year of sobriety, though he initially thought no one was listening to his anniversary speech.
Cattle Raising and Weather Discussion
The group discussed cattle raising practices, with Steve explaining his approach to feeding calves on concrete for several months before moving them to grass pastures in mid-April. Steve noted that despite dry winter conditions, recent rain and warm weather had improved pasture conditions and soil temperature. The conversation also touched on current weather patterns in Colorado, with Arthur describing recent snowstorms and temperature fluctuations, while Jerry-CO mentioned unusual 80-degree weather in March. The discussion concluded with Stacy mentioning plans for a September clam bake, though there were concerns about potential hurricane impacts on the East Coast.
Travel Experiences and Insurance Challenges
The group discussed travel experiences and challenges, particularly focusing on trip insurance and safety concerns when traveling to foreign countries. Jerry shared his negative experiences with trip insurance after having issues with a group of 11 people and Stacy described problems with cruise insurance costs and a captain's decision to avoid a port due to weather conditions. The conversation also included personal anecdotes about travels to St. Martin, including Jerry's honeymoon story about attending an AA meeting during St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and Stacy's recent cruise to the Dominican Republic and Grand Turk. Arthur mentioned using oxygen therapy due to COPD and recent pneumonia, while Jerry revealed he has heart issues including a "widowmaker."
Sobriety and Social Drinking Strategies
The group discussed their experiences with sobriety and social drinking. Stacy shared his recent success in finding a sponsee and his growing understanding of AA principles. Jerry-CO and Arthur discussed their strategies for handling social situations where alcohol is present, including the importance of having an exit plan. The conversation concluded with a brief discussion about tonight's meeting host, Big Al.