****** THURSDAY MORNING AUGUST 30TH 9:00 AM ******
The Chairperson opened the session with The Serenity Prayer.
Phil C, read The Twelve Traditions.
Roll Call showed 6 Trustees, 4 World Service Officers and
70 Delegates carrying 103 votes for a grand total of 113 votes.
A motion to ACCEPT THE MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS passed.
SUM (p.1)/MIN (p.2) Change “Denis A.” to Denis N.”
Append “(Standing Rule #15)”‘ to the end of the paragraph that begins, “The conference Committee motion that PROPOSED MATERIAL PREPARED …”
SUM(p.3)/MIN(p,9): Change “STANDING RULE #15” to “STANDING RULE #16” in the tardy delegates voting privileges motion.
SUM(p.3)/MIN(p.10): Append”(Standing Rule #17)” to the end of the paragraph that begins, “Craig H.’s motion, which was modified to, THE CURRENT QUARTERLY …”
MIN(p.8):Change “Jim C. ” to “Jim S.”
****** TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS ******
Bob L. introduced trustee candidates nominated by the Midwest Region:
Norm B. from Ohio
Craig H. from Illinois
Sherwin R. from Wisconsin
Chris P.’s motion to DISAPPROVE THE NOMINATION OF SHERWIN R. passed.
Bob L. introduced trustee candidates nominated by the Atlantic North region:
James S. from New York
Amy B. from Connecticut
Robert F. from Montreal, Canada
Bob L. introduced trustee candidates nominated by the World Service Office:
Bill Z from San Diego, California
Bunny B. from Los Angeles, California
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The result o£ the trustee nomination process is; The following trustee candidates are considered approved for selection to the World Service Board of Trustees: Norm B., Craig H., James S.,
Amy B., Robert F., Bill Z., and Bunny B.
Bob C. WSBOT nominating committee member, began a serious discussion concerning procedure for filling the vacant Pacific North trustee position by announcing that the WSBOT had unanimously selected Bob L, to serve the remaining one year of the Pacific North trusteeship.
Kelly L. moved that, “Bob L. become the Pacific North trustee for one year.”
After discussion regarding wording of the motion and the correct procedure for replacing a trustee, Barbara B, 1 s MOTION TO OBJECT TO THE CONSIDERATION (of Kelly L.’s motion) passed.
After a brief recess, Kelly L. moved, “To extend Bob L.’s term as trustee for one year.” After substantial discussion, Kelly was allowed to withdraw this motion.
Kevin F.’s motion, “To disapprove the trustee nomination of Craig H. (Illinois)” failed.
******* ITEMS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ******
Chris P. – (LCF) When are we going to get scrolls?
Amy B. – (H&I) Reconsider H&I panel leader/chairperson/supervisor
terms and specify how many terms they may serve.
(S&B) Conflicting wording (Guide/Manual) on regional, world service and non-addict trustee replacement process.
Jim V. – (Finance) Wants a CPA-prepared P&L on literature and chips.
Burton C. – (Finance) Wants quarterly mailings of financial
statements to all delegates. (S&B) Send trustees meeting minutes to all delegates. (Convention) Have all WS Conventions on Memorial Day. (Trustees) Add a non-addict trustee.
Randy D. – (PI) Make the non-profit status number more available.
John H.(AZ) – (H&I) Clarify H&I panel leader termination procedure. Define “visitor” in the H&I manual.
Debbie B. – (Conference) Use the Newsgram/Connection more to
communicate Conference actions/activity to the fellowship (Conference Report).
John H.(GA) – (WSO) Review procedure for recognizing Area, District and/or Group donations to the WSO.
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Dick H. – (S&B) Specify length of terms for district officers.
Why doesn’t CA have ASRs like AA does? (Trustees) Selling clothing with CA on it is inappropriate.
Don P. – (PI) Wants written audio PSAs for radio.
(LCF) Meeting formats are not understandable.
Peter J. – (LCF) Change the color of the 18 month chip. Develop a “Meeting in your wallet” pocket card. (S&B) Create a Conference Committee on Trustees.
After announcements, the Chairperson adjourned Thursday’s session with The Lord’s Prayer.
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