NEW BUSINESS:
Tony D.: Any pieces of new business?
Terry M.: The 7th tradition basket was passed around last night, how much was collected.
Heidi J.: $427.76 plus the money tree.
Jason L.: Re: minutes from the WSBT, not getting them or they are delayed. Looking for information regarding the process and the summary reports are to be to us within 30days.
Tony D.: This is a time for new motions – new business. Questions regarding the WSBT should have been done during their report.
Steve F.: Received flyer regarding Archives chips, there is no 6th tradition disclaimer
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Brian T.: The disclaimer is to be used when there is the possibility of affiliation of the flyer; this flyer is ok without it.
Russell S.: Re: minutes, the WSBT is going to provide to the WSO within 30days a summary of the actions/work of the WSBT…will try to work the best to get this done.
Jason L.: Would like to propose that the WSO add a direct link on our website a diversity policy/statement to our fellowship. A referral has been made to committee.
Jason L.: MOTION: That the WSO add a direct link on our website to diversity policy statement for our fellowship.
Second,
Tony D.: Rules out of order, re: pursuant to SR13…allow the committee to take action it throughout the year.
Anthony S.: MOTION: To insert a new point 12 in the book approval process to read:
- Following approval by the WSBT, the book should be distributed to the delegates for conference approval at the next Conference.
All points after would be re-numbered accordingly. Second:
Tony D.: Rules out of order, pursuant to SR13, referral is currently in committee, and would like the committee to have an opportunity to work on this. Joy H.: MOTION: That the CAWSO INC. compile CPA financial statements to be available at the conference every year.
Second, debate
Joy H.: This is the first year that we have not received the financials, I have asked the WSO during the opening report, and they said they would have them and we don’t.
Tony D. – vote…Motion passes.
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Break –
Tony D. – Back to order: new business is closed.
Susan B.: Motion to increase the number of delegates on the TEC so that the balance comes back to the fellowship.
Tony D.: Was this referred to the WSBT?
Susan B.: I believe so.
Tony D.: Rules out of order pursuant to SR13.
Robin L.: Buy a HOODIE!!!! Fill out forms to the conference Committee…DONATIONS are welcome for coffee.
Susan B.: Challenge the chair
Tony D.: I will turn the gavel over to Trevor
Trevor S.: There is a challenge to the chair, should the decision of the chair
stand. Is there any debate?
Susan B.: Not at this time.
Trevor S.: You only have one chance to debate with a challenge.
Susan B.: This has been a referred before, and there is a post conference referral, yet, believes that this needs to be addressed by this floor.
Mark C.: I support the Chairs decision.
Jennifer C.: Question regarding how to vote, and the meaning.
Trevor S.: A yes vote upholds the Chairs, a No vote overturns it.
Robin L.: I speak in favor of the chair, there is not enough time to review the past referrals, and or information regarding this motion.
Earl H.: Speak in favor of the chair, I have been on S&B and we have had several referrals re: this matter, and have addressed them. This issue has been dealt with before.
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Stu E.: Speak against the Chair ruling. Feels that it is an appropriate motion at this time.
Jennifer S.: I need to hear the motion that the Chair ruled against.
Trevor S.: Re-read of motion
Jennifer S.: Thank you.
Trevor S.: I will now allow Tony speak to his ruling.
Tony D.: The reason for my ruling, I have sat on the WSBT, and was the Chair of the WSBT as well…and I do not remember this coming forward…I have not seen specific info to support the motion.
Trevor S.: A reminder of how to vote: Yes – upholds the Chair ruling, No –overturns the Chair ruling…following the vote: The chair is sustained.
Elections:
Tony D. Seeing no other new business…please now look to page 40 regarding the positions of conference officers, Co-Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Chair. Reading of guideline…
Jason L.: Question regarding terms.
Tony D.: Each Conference Officer position: 3 – two year terms.
Barbara N.: Nominates: Deborah W.
Delegate: Nominates: Ruby L.
Jennifer S.: Parliamentary inquire: re terms:
Tony D.: clarifies the terms per the guidelines.
Tony D.: Reads Ruby L. resume, asks Deborah to tell us about herself.
Deborah W.: verbal resume…
Tony D.: With two candidates, raise your hand for one or the other.
In favor of Ruby, and for Deborah…
YOU ARE IT! Congratulations Deborah!
Tony D.: Now to the Parliamentarian, reading of the guidelines…
Robin L.: Nominate Trevor S.
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Kellie F.: Nominate Heidi J.
Heidi J.: Declines…
Joy H.: Nominates Patrick P.
Patrick P.: Accepts
Erica D.: Nominates Richard S.
Richard S.: Accepts
Michael C.: Nominates Randy G.
Randy: Declines
Patrick: Change of heart, declines nomination.
Verbal resumes:
Richard S.…
Trevor S.…
Tony D.: This a simply election…vote for one or the other.
Congratulations: Trevor S.….
Tony D.: Now for the position of the Chair, reading of the guidelines.
Duane M.: Nominate Tony D.
Tony D.: Accepts
Tim M.: Nominate Paul M.,
Paul M.: Declines
Kellie F.: Can we not do this by motion to accept as there is only one nominee.
Trevor S.: All in favor…congrats to TONY!!!
Robin L.: HEY/HI YOU ALL…
If you borrowed a power strip…GIVE IT BACK!
Lori P.: Same time, same place…date: August 27- September 1, 2013…at the beautiful Four Points.
Julie: CAWS 2013…get your opportunity tickets.
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Susan B.: 24 and 30 day Archive chips are available for sale.
Tony D.: Announce of birthdays…Brian T., and Russell S., .finally 8!!!
Tony D.: Frothy emotional appeal…giving the love…enjoys watching you all doing the business of C.A.
Robin L.: C.A. is going to be 30 years old… Information about the BIG PARTY is forth coming…
Tony D.:
Congrats to our outgoing committee chairs, please stand.
Congrats to our outgoing WSOB members, please stand.
Congrats to our outgoing delegates, please stand.
Farwell to the outgoing TRUSTEES…Richard S., Robert L., Joy H., Randy G., and Richard L. Thank you for all your service!
Motion to adjourn the 2012 Conference!!!
Second…minor opposition….NOT
Closed at 1120am, Saturday, September 1, 2012
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