CENTRAL VIRGINIA INTERGROUP MINUTES
DATE:    March 15, 2026                          
OPENING:  Serenity Prayer
12 steps:  Celeste          12 traditions:   Jolee                 __3rd___ Concept of Service:  Jeannette
ATTENDEES:  Jeannette, Jolee, Celeste, Susie, Kathryn, Faye, Hope, Megan, Suzanne, Terrie, Angie, Jan 
AGENDA:  Anything to add/new business?  None
COMMITTEE/MEETING REPORTS:
CHAIR:  Jeannette--The following Committee/positions need service, so please continue to announce at your meetings:  Region 7 Representatives; [Fun & Fellowship, Public Information, Internal Communications--these have no abstinence requirements]
VICE CHAIR:  Jolee--None
TREASURER:  Celeste--Beginning balance $5,307.40; $359.55 income; $115.50 expenses; ending balance $5,551.45; less prudent reserve of $1,000.00 = $4,551.45 available to disburse.
Regarding PayPal:  Celeste was not able to open a non-business account without using her personal information;  Angie asked about a checking account, which we have; Celeste wondered whether or not we need PayPal; Jeannette wondered if we could look into Zell or another way that doesn't charge a fee per transaction; Megan said closing PayPal may close off international donations, as PayPal is the only way; Suzanne suggested that we absorb the $2.50 fee for international donations; Jeannette reiterated about PayPal needing to have someone's personal information to not have it be a business account; Celeste decided that she is willing to open an accont with her personal information (1) as long as there are no issues for her with it, and (2) she will close the account as soon as a new Treasurer is installed.
SECRETARY:  Jan--February 15, 2026 Minutes approved.
REGION 7 REP:  Hope reported on behalf of Region 7 that the Spring Assembly meeting was held on March 14, 2026.
WSBC DELEGATE:  Susie--Literature Committee has a draft of a book of personal stories of OAers with mental health challenges, and a checklist re: Unity With Diversity Policy; Susie made a reservation for the conference and will be on the Ref. Committee; reported that all proposals voted on at meetings were put on the Agenda, except one that was ruled out of order. 
SUNDAY 10:30:  Still at McShinn, despite disruptive environment; 6-10 attendees; Susie hasn't heard back from Retreat about moving back there.
SUNDAY 1:00 CHARLOTTESVILLE:  None
MONDAY 11:30:  Kathryn--None
MONDAY 12:00 LYNCHBURG:  None
MONDAY 5:30:  Jolee--there's a newcomer at most meetings; buying tokens to use when meeting approves.
TUESDAY 11:30:  Megan--using internet booking system for scheduling speakers; Susie assisted with Google link; thanks to Suzanne and Angie for their prior service!
TUESDAY 7:00 LYNCHBURG:  None
WEDNESDAY 11:30:  None
WEDNESDAY 5:30:  Terrie--speaker scheduled for fifth Weds, 4/29/26; the meeting gets newcomers.
THURSDAY 11:30:  None
FRIDAY 11:30:  Faye--None
SATURDAY 9:30 FREDERICKSBURG:  Angie--None
SATURDAY 10:00:  Needs an IG representative and secretary
SATURDAY 10:00 LYNCHBURG:  None
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS:  Suzanne--reported that she's still looking for a replacement; Angie reported that she is willing to take over the position.  Thank you, Angie and Suzanne, for your service!
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP: Chair vacant; Jeannette reported that the Game Night was well-attended and was  good fun and fellowship; Terrie reported that she's planning a July pool party in Richmond, VA.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:  Megan--researching providers and cost comparisons; asked for input as to need.
PUBLIC INFORMATION:  Chair vacant.
RETREAT COMMITTEE:  Terrie--2 RSVPs to date; need more commitments to hold the event; please announce at your meetings; details on centralvaoa.com.
12TH STEP WITHIN:  Hope--announce virtual meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2-3:00 ET, on staying abstinent when traveling/on vacation, at this Zoom address.
WEBSITE:  None
BOOK PROGRAM:  None
OLD BUSINESS:  None
NEW BUSINESS:  None
NEXT MEETING DATE:  April 19, 2026, 7 p.m. ET
CLOSED with the Serenity Prayer