The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer.
Those present introduced themselves.
A quorum was present to conduct business.

Old Business:
Recap of last meetings vote to change the quorum from 20 to 15.

Nominations:
The following positions now open.
Meeting book (vice-chair)
Web site (Chair)
Recording secretary until January
Activities (Vice-chair)
Outreach (Chair)
One of the positions we were able to fill is Hospitals (Vice-Chair). Bruce (338-9892)was voted into this position .

New Business:

Committee reports:
Treasurer:
Finances look good. We have increased inventory and trimmed expenses since the move. Gary is working with the landlord to resolve the Electrical/Heat bill.

Volunteer Coordinator:
There have been quite a few volunteers retiring from the office. Therefore, we need another 5-6 volunteers and a Vice-chair. At this time, there are not monthly meetings scheduled but Gus will work on possibly getting one together.

Literature Chair:
People aren't buying the brochures but books are selling quick.

Website:
Michael needs help updating events posted on the internet. If there are any updates that need to be made, they should be sent via e-mail to the EVI mail.

Meeting Book committee:
Not represented.

Newsletter:
No newsletter this month. Watch for one next month.

Answering Service:
There is a new system. New instructions are available from the office.

Public Information:
This committee received a request for information from the Cottage Grove newspaper to do an article.

CPC:
This committee has met to outline a plan of outreach. They will meet with H&I to make sure there are no duplicates of service. Their goals are to start with Clergy and Heath Clinics. They plan to create a mailing and hand carry packets of information. There is not meeting time scheduled at this time.

Activities:
There is a dance planned for 10/28 at EWEB. Speaker is Harold B. Meeting to begin at 7:00p.m. Dance to begin at 8:15p.m. $3.00 donation suggested. Wear a costume, possibly win a prize. Bring the kids it will be fun. Meet at EVI office 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00p.m.

Speaker Meeting:
Organizational meeting the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. This committee needs volunteers. Gus is the next speaker. Meeting scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Outreach:
Not represented.

Archivist:
Nothing new to report (via Jim P.)

H&I:
Notes handed out in the meeting. Willamette Family Treatment needs a meeting Coordinator for Friday night women's meeting. Contact Harold if you are interested in volunteering.

Steering Committee Minutes:
One of the topics of discussion was the prudent reserve. This is a decision that needs to be made by the EVI group. Please take this topic back to groups to be discussed at next meeting. It was also discussed that there may be a need for a Sinking Fund as well. This fund would cover expenses in the case of machine breaking down, replacement of equipment, etc.

It was suggested the Finance committee do some research to find out what other Intergroup offices do as far as prudent reserve. This information will be brought to the November SC meeting and then presented to EVI Reps at the December meeting. This committee is made up of Bob T., Gary, & Mel. (Treasurer, Vice-Treasurer, Outgoing Treasurer, 1 Business member).

The Steering committee decided to purchase a couple of tables for the office.

Meeting Minutes:
Change of information from the previous month's minutes. Item II ELECTIONS (10). Brad is the Vice-
Chair. They still need a Chair.

New Business:
Nomination forms for the Steering Committee were handed out this meeting. These nominations must be handed in at the next meeting. Since voting happens at December meeting.

Committees need to have budget requests brought back to next meeting for Steering committee review. These Budgets are decided in the January meeting.

A motion was made asking Steering Committee members to attend 4 committee meetings a year. They do not have to be the same committee. The motion didn't receive a second so it was dropped.

The By-Laws state the At-Large positions on the Steering committee are voting members not required to attend any committee meetings except the Steering Committee.

The meeting was adjourned at 730 p.m.