GNOSB Meeting Minutes — March, 2026

Service Board Meeting Minutes-Thursday, March 26th, 2026  Next Service Board Meetings: Mon., April 27, 2026, | Tue., May 26, 2026, |Wed., June 24, 2026 aaneworleans.org | office@aaneworelans.org | Central Office, 638 Papworth Ave, Ste A, Metairie, LA 70005 Service Board Email: gnoserviceboard@gmail.com 

Chairperson: Jim R. | Co-Chair: Jim N. | Treasure: Charles H. | Secretary: Rene’ M. In Attendance: 3Trustees; 3Committee Chair/Co-Chair; 2DCM’s/District reps; 7Group Service Board rep/GSR’s. 1via Zoom 

Welcome: Meeting called to order at 6:30p.m. by Jim R. (Chairperson) followed by the Serenity  Prayer and introductions of the service board members and visitors  

Officer Reports: 

Secretary: Rene’ M. February minutes reviewed and approved  

Treasurer: Charlie H. At the start of the month, our total funds were $74,677.31, distributed as  follows: about $35K in Prudent Reserve, $20K in Big Deep South, and $18K in Operating  account. Sales reached $3,700, with a reported COGS of $350.00—indicating an error since  margins should be 10–15%. Both individual and group contributions dropped by about 30%  compared to last month. We're investigating our $20k inventory on hand, having sold  roughly $4k, which suggests the COGS report may contain a clerical mistake. With group  contribution reporting down, discussion on examining potential causes of clerical errors were  discussed, also, BDS expenses show a $1k charge, a direct look into that charge was suggested as Mary was unaware of where it was accumulated. Treasure will investigate charge. 

Committee Reports: 

Budget & Finance: Patrick R. Net loss we saw was about -$306.00, which was an  improvement over last February’s loss. As the treasure had mentioned, there are some  concerns around the COG’s report this year, I also believe there may be some issues from last  year’s reports as well. A conversation with the CPA will be scheduled for more clarification on  this matter on what may be the factors in the reporting process that could be the cause(s). Right  now, we are looking at a loss of -$9,177 for the year, which is a lot better than what we were  sitting last year at about -$26,000. Again, those discrepancies were because BDS did not  generate any income leading up to the convention as it has this year. If BDS generates its  projected profit this year of $16K we’ll be looking at a loss of about -$2,600 which is better than  what the budget ordinally indicated. Suggestion is to keep an eye on store merchandise sales  considering book prices did take effect this month. Sales have decreased this month compared  to last month, so that could be a contributing factor. If we are on track with the -$2,600 in losses,  a majority of that could be made up on the credit card processing fee. If we could find a way to  reduce that fee, it would be beneficial. Discussions around what process to use to limit the credit  card fee, also how book prices were calculated to match online retailers. 

TNC: | Anthony: Correction is pretty good, but outreach has some confused-on facilities outside  of district and lining those up. There is a new “Group Me” dedicated to TNC subcommittee. TNC  table at BDS: We are looking to have literature and onboarding material at the table.  Discussions around how Service Board TNC chair should be combined with Big Deep South  TNC chair going forward and possibly making room in the schedule for a TNC workshop. 

Website: JonGunnar. We are in the process of building a new website. The goal is to minimize the  use of PDF documents wherever possible. Previously, the bulletin was printed from the office,  which resulted in financial losses due to the time required for its creation. To address this, a  letter is being sent out to backers, and the bulletin will now be published in a blog format.  Groups will now be able to submit birthday flyers and similar materials directly. Once submitted,  these items will be reviewed and approved by the office manager, after which they will be  automatically posted to the website. Efforts are also underway to reach out to GSRs to create a  comprehensive list of them on the website, along with DCMs and a group form listing. The target completion date for these updates is April 1st. Additionally, there will be a mailing list for  specific groups, service board representatives, GSRs, and others. The intention is to make the  website more accessible and to foster activities within the group. The website is being  developed using Squarespace, with an annual cost of $250. This transition is expected to save  $300–$400 immediately. The new website will also be integrated with the meeting app, and  communication has already taken place with the app developers regarding this connection. QR  code was used to show the TEST website and its new functions for the group to review and  browse through. Question requiring how to submit/update information were discussed along  with purpose behind the process: to strengthen connection between the Greater New Orleans  Service Board and the groups, and to help the groups connect with one another.  Motion to publish the Website and Bulletin. Second, Passed 

Big Deep South: Mary H. We currently have approximately 270 pre-registrations, reflecting  strong participation and a collaborative group effort. Merchandise for the event has arrived and  is now available. To date, 37 individuals have signed up for the buffet. Please note that buffet  availability will be limited at the convention, so attendees are encouraged to place their orders in  advance. The next fundraiser, titled "Grill n Chilling," is scheduled for April 4th in City Park.This  year, a committee will be available to assist with parking, and QR code. The next meeting will be  held on April 1st at 6:30 PM at Camphor Street. Additionally, the hotel room block for the event  has been completely filled, additional rooms are being added when needed. Discussions around how to handle reimbursements for patrons who have registered twice by mistake. Also, fundraising efforts of BDS and why it’s connected specially to BDS and not Service  Board/Central Office. NOTE** all monies raised from BDS events are allocated to the  fundraising of Service Board/Central Office  

Hotline: Absent | Unity & Service: Open | PICPC: Open | 

District Reports: 

D20: Colyn: Events chair position possibly filled. Current fucus has been on pre-conference assembly, which is this weekend in Alexandria This is all the information being proposed to New  York, this is the groups chance to have a say in what is presented, and it’s the job of the DCM’s  to articulate it so that the GSR’s can understand and bring it to their homegroups.  D18: Absent | D19: Absent | D12: Absent | D17: Absent | D21: Absent | D25: Absent  

New Business: We’ve had some personnel changes, and the Office Manger position is open.  Any inquiries should send their information to office@aaneworleans.org 

Motin to close @ 7:30 with the Lord’s Prayer