Living in Recovery — Eagle Meeting Notes
Topic:
Peer Support Specialist, Launderer, and Center Custodian Stipend Roles
Date:
Thursday, November 18th, 2025
Attendance:
9 members present
Summary of Presentation:
Discussion focused on three stipend positions: Peer Support Specialist, Launderer, and Center Custodian. The group reviewed expectations, eligibility criteria, position structure, and duration. Initial motions were presented for programmatic updates, new position creation, and work-related logistics.
Key Points from Discussion:
- Review of stipend roles, including Peer Support Specialist, Launderer, and Center Custodian.
- Discussion on hours needed to complete the Recovery Coach Academy (RCA).
- Clarification that only the Peer Support Specialist role requires a minimum of 6 months in recovery.
- All other stipend positions require active membership at LIR and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the duty.
- Recognition that the Launderer position is difficult to fill and may be extended when needed
Areas of Agreement:
- Motion: Require 180 hours over 60 days to complete the RCA.— Unanimous approval.
- Motion: Establish a 6-month minimum time in recovery only for the Peer Support Specialist stipend position. Approved (7 approve, 1 opposed).
- Motion: Create new stipend positions for Peer Support Specialist and for Launderer. — Unanimous approval.
Areas of Concern:
- Motion to allow folks to bring laundry home was made the motion did not pass (4 approved, 5 opposed).
- Ongoing difficulty filling the Launderer position consistently and uncertainty about the ideal position length.
Decisions Made:
- RCA completion requirement set at 180 hours within 60 days.
- Minimum 6 months in recovery applies only to the Peer Support Specialist stipend role.
- New stipend positions created for Peer Support Specialist and Launderer.
- Decision not to allow laundry to be taken home; laundromat use continues.
- Launderer position remains a 2-month role, extendable if no one else applies.
- General stipend eligibility for other roles requires active membership at LIR and the ability to meet physical requirements.
Next Steps / Follow-Up Tasks:
Next Meeting Votes:
- Number of positions
- Stipend amounts
- Further discussion on Launderer's position length
Closing Notes:
- Additional clarifications expected at the next Eagle Meeting.
Next Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 4th at 5:30pm
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