DCM Reports
September Report
2023 Final Conference Reports
If you would like to read the 2023 Final Conference Report you can click HERE for the English version and click HERE for the Spanish version.
August Report
Well, District Committee and members, it’s August and we are in high gear for the upcoming Pre-Assemblies, in preparation for the October Area 72 Assembly. It is time to Register for the October Assembly, if you have not already done so. This helps the host committee prepare for the assembly set-up, meal orders, supplies, PLUS it increases the chances of us sitting together as a group!
It’s important for all you GSRs to know the important job you hold at this point in the Calendar year. The Assembly is one of the major events for DCMs and especially for GSRs – AND their alternates.
YOU are part of the Structure of the Conference! Page 3 of your Service Manual shows the “upside-down triangle”, and Area Assemblies are 2/3 down to the bottom of the triangle!
Our Assembly has 3 major areas it needs to cover: 1) Current Area 72 Business and Committee Reports, 2) topic discussions and/or motions that have to do with the Area 72 and/or General Service Conference 2024, (This year’s Motions and Discussion Topics look fairly straight forward), and 3) Sharing sessions – GSRs, DCMs, for Unity & Development of Area Group Conscience.
Please be aware that we will not have as many opportunities of Pre-Assemblies as we did for Pre-Conferences. Pay close attention to the dates/places/on-line/hybrid options – and schedule yourself to attend one, ESPECIALLY if this is your first Assembly. (and Pre-Assembly).
8/12/23 District 46 Hosted the Area 72 PI Committee Quarterly. It was at Dakota Creek in Anacortes. I’d like to thank a few of our District members Gary PI Chair, May CPC Chair, Jasmine YP Chair, Lori GSR Lopez, for set-up, coffee, snacks, etc. and Lauri PI chair from Fidalgo Group for coming. And a special shout out to Howard, our D46 Tech Operations who made sure we had Hybrid set-up and ready to go so the other Districts’ PI Chairs could attend on-line. Howard left his family’s camping session for 9+hrs to drive back to Anacortes, run the hybrid, re-pack hybrid equipment and drive back to campsite….WOW. Now THAT’S service commitment! Thanks again team for making it possible and making it a success.
See you all on August 19th – on Orcas Island!! (or on-line). Don’t forget, EARLY Meeting start time! 9am.
For Fun and for Free! Dina M, DCM D46
It’s important for all you GSRs to know the important job you hold at this point in the Calendar year. The Assembly is one of the major events for DCMs and especially for GSRs – AND their alternates.
YOU are part of the Structure of the Conference! Page 3 of your Service Manual shows the “upside-down triangle”, and Area Assemblies are 2/3 down to the bottom of the triangle!
Our Assembly has 3 major areas it needs to cover: 1) Current Area 72 Business and Committee Reports, 2) topic discussions and/or motions that have to do with the Area 72 and/or General Service Conference 2024, (This year’s Motions and Discussion Topics look fairly straight forward), and 3) Sharing sessions – GSRs, DCMs, for Unity & Development of Area Group Conscience.
Please be aware that we will not have as many opportunities of Pre-Assemblies as we did for Pre-Conferences. Pay close attention to the dates/places/on-line/hybrid options – and schedule yourself to attend one, ESPECIALLY if this is your first Assembly. (and Pre-Assembly).
8/12/23 District 46 Hosted the Area 72 PI Committee Quarterly. It was at Dakota Creek in Anacortes. I’d like to thank a few of our District members Gary PI Chair, May CPC Chair, Jasmine YP Chair, Lori GSR Lopez, for set-up, coffee, snacks, etc. and Lauri PI chair from Fidalgo Group for coming. And a special shout out to Howard, our D46 Tech Operations who made sure we had Hybrid set-up and ready to go so the other Districts’ PI Chairs could attend on-line. Howard left his family’s camping session for 9+hrs to drive back to Anacortes, run the hybrid, re-pack hybrid equipment and drive back to campsite….WOW. Now THAT’S service commitment! Thanks again team for making it possible and making it a success.
See you all on August 19th – on Orcas Island!! (or on-line). Don’t forget, EARLY Meeting start time! 9am.
For Fun and for Free! Dina M, DCM D46
July Report
DCM Report for July 2023
It seems like this last month took two weeks. Since I last saw you at our District Committee, I attended the PNC on-Line June 23-25th, (Portland, OR). It was a surprise to be able to attend on-line shortly before the weekend event, so I could not commit to attend the entire Conference without interruption. I did not attend as the DCM, will not request reimbursement, nor I will not be making a formal report. From what I saw of the Conference, I enjoyed it. (We had a great turnout from members of Area 72. Crystal was impressed!) I did see our D46 PI Chair, Gary, who was there in person. He did a fine job representing us at District 46, Area 72. Our District selected Gary to go to his choice of PNC, PRAASA, or Regional Forum, and we provided funding for him to attend – and report back. We should be hearing from him July or August.
I also typed by the Meeting Minutes after watching the recorded video of the June District Meeting. Yes, I sat through it AGAIN… I actually ENJOYED it! It was nice to be able to see the meeting when I was more relaxed, and not trying to follow (and time) an agenda. I really got more out of all your reports, and comments on our discussions. Please look at your reports in those minutes carefully, because I’m not great at Minutes. I feel it’s important though to have out meetings on record.
I also attended the Area 72 Business Quarterly July 7-8th in Bremerton, WA. This business meeting is similar to what we do hear at District…only BIGGER, LONGER. On Friday night we listened to Crystal (Delegate) make a report on the Report-Backs she’s done, 11 down, 12 more to go…. Saturday was all business… here’s a few things from the Agenda…(but not all!) …Announcements, Approval of Minutes (April’s Qrtly), Elected Trusted Servant Reports, several Discussion topics (intertwined the business reports), Treasurer Report, updates on projects in process, Appointed Trusted Servants Reports (i.e. Committee Chairs), Motions proposed for topics to be on the October Assembly, DMC Reports, etc. So, it was busy!
We will be hearing about some of the topics we discussed because they will be on the October Assembly Agenda. So, I won’t cover those items here. Dates for the Pre-Assemblies are being finalized, and should be scheduled soon so you can plan which one(s) works best for your schedule. GSRs: the Pre-Assemblies are very helpful in preparing you for the Assembly, and what topics/Motions will be on the Agenda for the Assembly
Don’t forget our District Meeting is on Whidbey Island – St. Augustine’s in the Woods, Saturday 7/15. Details of the hybrid meeting and/or address of St. Augustine’s is on the district website, district46aawa.org
Finally, there’s an In-Person Delegate Report in Mount Vernon, Sunday 7/16, 2:30-4:30. It too is on the website. If you want to meet Crystal in person and hear the report from her directly, come on over to Mount Vernon. Bring your questions!
See you soon! Dina M, DCM District 46
PS – I am having a great time as DCM!! Thank you!
It seems like this last month took two weeks. Since I last saw you at our District Committee, I attended the PNC on-Line June 23-25th, (Portland, OR). It was a surprise to be able to attend on-line shortly before the weekend event, so I could not commit to attend the entire Conference without interruption. I did not attend as the DCM, will not request reimbursement, nor I will not be making a formal report. From what I saw of the Conference, I enjoyed it. (We had a great turnout from members of Area 72. Crystal was impressed!) I did see our D46 PI Chair, Gary, who was there in person. He did a fine job representing us at District 46, Area 72. Our District selected Gary to go to his choice of PNC, PRAASA, or Regional Forum, and we provided funding for him to attend – and report back. We should be hearing from him July or August.
I also typed by the Meeting Minutes after watching the recorded video of the June District Meeting. Yes, I sat through it AGAIN… I actually ENJOYED it! It was nice to be able to see the meeting when I was more relaxed, and not trying to follow (and time) an agenda. I really got more out of all your reports, and comments on our discussions. Please look at your reports in those minutes carefully, because I’m not great at Minutes. I feel it’s important though to have out meetings on record.
I also attended the Area 72 Business Quarterly July 7-8th in Bremerton, WA. This business meeting is similar to what we do hear at District…only BIGGER, LONGER. On Friday night we listened to Crystal (Delegate) make a report on the Report-Backs she’s done, 11 down, 12 more to go…. Saturday was all business… here’s a few things from the Agenda…(but not all!) …Announcements, Approval of Minutes (April’s Qrtly), Elected Trusted Servant Reports, several Discussion topics (intertwined the business reports), Treasurer Report, updates on projects in process, Appointed Trusted Servants Reports (i.e. Committee Chairs), Motions proposed for topics to be on the October Assembly, DMC Reports, etc. So, it was busy!
We will be hearing about some of the topics we discussed because they will be on the October Assembly Agenda. So, I won’t cover those items here. Dates for the Pre-Assemblies are being finalized, and should be scheduled soon so you can plan which one(s) works best for your schedule. GSRs: the Pre-Assemblies are very helpful in preparing you for the Assembly, and what topics/Motions will be on the Agenda for the Assembly
Don’t forget our District Meeting is on Whidbey Island – St. Augustine’s in the Woods, Saturday 7/15. Details of the hybrid meeting and/or address of St. Augustine’s is on the district website, district46aawa.org
Finally, there’s an In-Person Delegate Report in Mount Vernon, Sunday 7/16, 2:30-4:30. It too is on the website. If you want to meet Crystal in person and hear the report from her directly, come on over to Mount Vernon. Bring your questions!
See you soon! Dina M, DCM District 46
PS – I am having a great time as DCM!! Thank you!