Community MeetingOCTOBER 18, 2015

Agenda Quarterly Updates

Financials Cash Position Group Balances

Group pages Survey Feedback Holiday Trifecta Board Elections  Go home sober/clean/free/etc.

Galano Financials

Galano Cash On Hand

Operating Acct - $36,760

Group Money in Trust - $9,286

Net Operating Cash - $27,474

Building Fund - $13,963

Group Balances

Group Pages

Galano Community Survey

Released Aug 15 – Sep 15 55 responses Asked some different questions this time…overall

good response

Survey Updates

Survey Updates

Survey Updates

Comments on the facilityCould we have a fundraiser event specifically to help improve the parking lot?Smoking, Cigarette Butts make the area less desirable. Attendees ignore the rules.Too much cigarette smokeSomething needs to be done about the smokers in front of doors. It's horrible for non smokers. They should be 15 feet away from an entranceCan we do something more about smokers in front of entrance?We're gonna need more sponsor meeting room.Smoking is a problem at front door. If it could move to side bldg that'd be a bonusdesighate a clear smoking areaStill way too many people Vaping and Smoking inside the yellow lines. Make it stop!

Survey Updates

Survey UpdatesWhat’s your favorite thing about the Galano Club? networking, making friends in recovery, and a safe place for your recoverythe hugs and smilesJohn Floyd and John HicksonIt is a well organized, very appealing setting for individuals in recovery to feel "Welcome" to come to, no matter what their struggles or joy may be. It is also one of the most efficiently operated facilities for recovery I have found anywhere, and it offers a great choice of beverages and snacks ... not to mention those snacks 'friends' bring to share.It's a second home for manyThe lounge area when it is quiet.Very welcoming, safe, lounge & table/work areas, outdoor area.Club is well maintained.It's commitment to the community to provide a safe space for those in recovery.My favorite thing about Austin Galano Club is how I feel when I am in the building. I love having a "club" that I can call my own where I can get so many of the things I need to help me stay sober and feel sane.I am proud of the facility every time I go in.Unity amid many fellowshipsThat we have it and it's so cool!The variety of recovery.Beyond Belief is a great meeting and the main reason I go to Galano.It feels safe and comfortable.Visiting in the lounge area.I love the ambiance. It's very welcoming. The variety of clubs is fantastic!The peopleCommunity it providesGood meeting roomsLounge, coffee barJohn Floyd, how close it is to my house.I feel safe and it's comfortableComfortable, warm environment. I think GALANO is FABULOUS!!!The community. Somewhat overwhelming at first, watching this group in action has made me, for the first time in my life, feel safer in a crowdFellowship.The social space is so warm and inviting.Cozy, great space for recover. Safe, Many options. Some board members like the 2 Johns are very visible and welcoming.It's my second home. I always know I have a place to go to and not be alone.LL&LL and that it is its own stand alone clubhouse.The education/life skills/affirmations learned in recovery meetings to rewrite the old messages in my head, the feeling of comfort & safety inside club, the home like access to kitchen facilities, the computer/printer access, the versatile areas throughout the building, the openness/acceptance of all as equals, the likelihood of adults to interact directly with encouragement and acceptance with children and younger generations, the welcome and likelihood to hear various genes of music played in the lounge area, the welcoming of animals into the club because pets give their total, non-judgmental unconditional love.Fellowship,Enjoy the multiple groups that meet at Galano.

Survey UpdatesIf you could change one thing about Galano Club, what would it be? Chill full strength coffee vs. watering it down with ice when it's made. Are there written instructions for coffee bar? I've been given verbal training, but it doesn'tgive me enough confidence to volunteer on my own. There is also inconsistencies in how things are done, e.g. how to handle lack of change (give coffee free vs. not serve). I'm willing to write them if needed. Lambda mtg. announcements waaaay to long. How about an announcement board instead? The catty gaysVaporing/smoking areas better enforced.I am thrilled that each Recovery group will soon have editing rights to customize a tab on the Austin Galano website. This will greatly increase available information for our many recovery areas and encourage communication for all involved. An alternative exit from the building which does not involve walking through a cloud of smoke.I wish we could divide the big meeting room into two spaces with a movable wall.ParkingBrighten up the lounge area - it is too dark.I realize my request for more gay only mtgs is has more to do with the individual groups than Galano. I do feel Galano has and is becoming more of a St8 mtg place which saddens me a bit yet I also know that it is probably best for Galano's long term survival.Prohibit smoking in the outside area. I realize this is unrealistic, but that's what I would change.Smoking outside the front doorn/aWINDOWS. More members.ess noise coming from the hallwayThe AC systemMeeting room size.It would be great if there was a separated smoking area. Walking in or out of the Club can be over whelming some days with all the smoke.See more of the board members working the coffee bar and at meetings.No smoking in outside public areas.I have found some of the music played in the lounge area to be inappropriate at times.Better lighting! :)The one thing I would change is to have a large, open, outdoor space for sports and outdoor entertainment.More open to newcomers who aren't young and attractive. Let's face it, Lambda is a meat market on Thursday and Sundays.ceiling lightsNoise from other meetings and lounge area.A few more tables outside.Board interaction with members / attendees.More perks for Galano membershipSmoking on property. I never enjoy outside and have to rush in and out doors when many people are thereUpdate the financial info more often, on a set date.Have more agnostic meetings and try to find an agnostic Debtors's Anonymous meeting to start having meetings at Galano.

Holiday Trifecta

Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov 26 Potluck, 1:00 – 6:00

Christmas Friday, Dec 25 Potluck, 1:00 – 6:00

New Years Eve Thursday, Dec 31 Open House – 3:00 – 5:00

2 Speakers – Children of Compassion, Paint It Black Meetings 6:00 – 9:00 Dance/Dessert Potluck – 9:30 – 12:30 NYD

Board Elections• Will be electing 3 Board Positions

• Qualifications• Member of Galano• 3 Yrs clean• Not in a voting capacity with a benefactor of Galano service

• Term• 3 Yr Service Commitment

Holiday Trifecta Needs

Thanksgiving Setup Volunteers Cleanup Volunteers Potluck – bring sides/desserts

Christmas Setup/Cleanup Volunteers Potluck – bring sides/desserts Activities Volunteer

New Years Setup/Cleanup Volunteers 2 Reps from each group for the Open House DJ, Door, Coffee, Activities Volunteers

Board Candidates

Tom Smith

Thomas Tucker

Quentin McRee

Troy Caperton

Updates to Galano

How do we (all of us, not Galano Board) fix the

smoking situation

How can we solve the hallway noise situation?

Anything else?

Questions/Comments

What do you want to see? How can we help you get involved?