July 11, 2025
Meeting Summary for Hollywood Squares Mens's Personal Meeting Room
Jul 11, 2025 06:42 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ID: 589 590 9202
Quick recap
The meeting covered updates on various organizational responsibilities and tasks, including technical issues, website management, financial updates, and weekend meeting coverage. The group discussed role assignments and transitions across different positions, approved new initiatives, and decided on a new meeting format starting in September. They also addressed upcoming events, including a restaurant dinner and golf outing, as well as plans for a future trip to Boston, while emphasizing the benefits of technology in supporting recovery.
Next steps
Steve to organize Lori's presentation on the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous for October 11th at 12:30 PM.
Chris to update the website with information about the Grapevine, including links and Tom's contact information as Grapevine representative.
Chris to add Google phone monitor to the group job list with a 6-month rotation.
Chris to update the Google voice settings for Danny and Stacy as new phone monitors, removing Steve, Richard, and Mike.
Chris to train Danny and Stacy on how to use the Google voice app for managing incoming calls and texts.
Chris to test the updated Google voice setup with Danny and Stacy.
Scott to organize golf tee times for 16 players during the September event.
Paul to book accommodations for the September 12-16 event.
Summary
Club Updates and Task Assignments
The meeting covered updates on various responsibilities and tasks. Paul discussed technical issues with his computer and thanked Chris for stepping in to manage the meeting. Bereavement, bookie, calendar, IT website, and treasurer reports were shared, with no significant updates from some members. Chris updated the website with information about the clam bake and Hollywood quiz welcome dinner, and added a grapevine landing page, which Tom agreed to review. Matt provided a financial update, including recent bill payments and contributions to the prudent reserve. Johnny confirmed coverage for weekend meetings through September. Jeremy, the new secretary, expressed the need to learn more about his duties and was advised to review the job description on the website.
Role Updates and Meeting Changes
The meeting focused on role assignments and updates across various positions within the organization, including IT and weekend meetings. The group discussed service position changes, approved new initiatives, and decided on a new meeting format starting in September. They also addressed the transition of a Google voice number for meeting calls, scheduled a presentation on the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, and concluded with administrative updates and a moment of silence. Next steps included organizing the AA presentation, updating the website with grapevine information, and transitioning the Google voice number responsibilities.
Website Navigation and Meeting Updates
The group discussed navigating the website and accessing meeting minutes, with Matt guiding Jeremy through the process. They also talked about the responsibilities of a greeter at meetings, with suggestions for welcoming new members. Paul shared some local news about a boardwalk being torn down due to safety concerns. Richard and Steve West clarified the scheduling of upcoming meetings and speaker commitments.
Monitor Setup and Social Plans
The group discussed Jeremy's need for a third monitor to extend his laptop's display for web browsing and copying tasks. Chris suggested a dock as the best solution, explaining that an HDMI splitter would only mirror displays and might not work with Jeremy's setup. Steve West inquired about Jeremy's internet speed, which Jeremy tested and reported as 20.6 Mbps download and 138.1 Mbps upload. The conversation concluded with plans for a future clam bake and discussion about a restaurant event that could accommodate around 50 people.
Family Dinner and Golf Event
The group discussed plans for an upcoming event involving a family-style dinner at a restaurant, with Steve confirming there will be four menu options including shrimp cacciatori ravioli, chicken ravioli, ziti with meatballs, and salad, served with dessert. Steve will collect payment of around $50-55 per person in cash or credit card that night, and the event will be followed by golf at a course near Pembrokee, with Scott coordinating four tee times for 16 players at $70 per person for 18 holes. The group also reviewed the schedule for the following days, which includes meetings, breakfasts, and a visit to Plymouth, with Steve confirming the timing of various activities including a 10:30 AM start time for a Plymouth event.
Boston Trip and Recovery Connections
The group discussed plans for an upcoming trip to Boston, including accommodations at the Brain Tree Hyatt and potential activities like visiting Martha's Vineyard and Salem. Paul mentioned he would be in Boston from the 12th to the 16th, potentially staying a few days longer to surprise his son for his birthday. The group also talked about the benefits of Zoom meetings for connecting people in recovery, with Steve West quoting from the Big Book about the use of technology to share experiences and hope.