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The meeting was opened at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Paula D., with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.

Attended: Paula D., Don, G., Pat H,. Marilyn B., Sue C., Ron B., Nanci R., Willie M., Rick T., Ed P., Rafael T., Kurt W., Joann F., Debbie O., Dawn C., Neil S., Lori C., Jim Z., Dave K., George M., Al L., John L., Greg H., Char S., Janet B.

Trustee Janet B called a point of order, stating that in the absence of the Chairperson, a replacement had to be elected at the meeting. A motion was made to elect Paula D as acting chairperson. The motion was seconded and carried.

ROLL CALL: Don G conducted the roll call. There were 25 attendees. 14 groups were represented.

SECRETARY'S REPORT: Dave K read the minutes from the March 30^th meeting. There was a motion to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded. The minutes were accepted. Jim Z. was elected secretary.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Sue B. gave the treasurer's report. The new intergroup office number is 305. This will be as of June 1, 2008. There was a motion to accept the treasurer's report. The motion was seconded. The report was accepted.

TRUSTEE REPORT: Rick T, Al l, and Janet b were present. The trustee's verified that the Florida Sec. of State's office was notified of the upcoming address change for intergroup.

WEBMASTERS REPORT: Ron B stated that quick books has been installed on computers.

CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: The chairperson's report will be given at the end of the meeting.

JOURNAL REPORT: John L reported that the cost of the journal was increasing by $10.00 per month. There will be inserts with a calendar of upcoming AA events in the journal.

HOTLINE REPORT: Rick T reported a total of 74 calls. Ther were 70 AA, 2 Al Anon and 2 NA calls.

INVENTORY AND SALES: Pat H stated there were 3 new volunteers who offered to work at the bookstore. We have gone from 5 to 10 volunteers. There will be May specials offered and the book store will deliver. All are welcome to visit.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Willie M. is working on organizing Anniversary Celebrations. He brought a sketch of a Memorial Candle. All are reminded of the upcoming dance on May 24^th.

OLD BUSINESS:

New Office: We have contracted for the new office effective June 1, 2008. The new office number is 305. This move will save $ 200.00 per month.

NEW BUSINESS:

Paula D stated that an increase in the cost of conference approved literature sold in the bookstore will be discussed at the May meeting. Marilyn B said the other groups have marked up the literature.

Hernando Intergroup office has offered to pool orders with the Nature Coast office. This will benefit us because all orders over $ 250.00 save money on handling fees.

There was a discussion about Officers Meeting at other times than the regularly scheduled meeting. Janet B stated that any meeting of officers should include attendance by Trustees and that minutes of the meeting should be taken and reported on. There will be further discussions on this topic.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM and closed with the Lord's Prayer.