Zachary H. moved to ratify the Conference Committee’s selection of Greg T.from Orange County for Parliamentarian.
After a question on who could vote, Fenn explained that only delegates, Trustees and 1 member of the World Service Office could vote.
Greg-was ratified by a 2/3rds vote to be the Parliamentarian.
Fenn resigned as Conference Secretary and Thomas H. was ratified to serve as Conference Secretary for this Conference only.
Greg explained about voting and policies,
- There will be a 15 minute limit for discussion.
- An amendment must be voted on before another amendment can be entered on the floor.
- Discussion will be limited to the motion on the floor.
- You may only speak twice on a motion on the same day.
- Persons with more than one vote must stand in the center aisle and indicate the number of votes that they represent.
- A delegate must be present to vote, no absentee voting is allowed.
- Only delegates may make motions or discuss motions before the Conference.
- Two thirds of members present are required for motions to pass.
After some discussion on time limit and who could vote the Chairman decided to ratify each point, one at a time.
A motion TO LIMIT INDIVIDUALS TO 3 MINUTES DISCUSSION was passed.
A motion TO CONSIDER ONE AMENDMENT AT A TIME was passed.
After further discussion Lucy’s motion to ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED was passed.
Lionel’s motion that ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE ARE THE ONES PERMITTED TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS AT THE MICROPHONE; THAT INCLUDES DELEGATES, TRUSTEES, AND ONE VOTE FROM THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE was passed (45 to 15).
David’s motion TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUSLY PASSED MOTION ON WHO CAN SPEAK AT THIS MEETING was passed.
Parliamentarian’s ruling rejected by a 2/3rds vote. Amendment failed.
The main question (Bob’s motion) was defeated 35 to 20. It required 2/3rds.
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Jack made a motion that THE TWELVE CONCEPTS FOR WORLD SERVICE BE ADOPTED BY THIS CONFERENCE.
Bob read the 12 Concepts,
Jack amended Concept 2 to insert the words, “EXCEPTING FOR ANY CHANGES IN THE 12 TRADITIONS.”
Lucy amended Concept 7 to read COCAINE ANONYMOUS INSTEAD OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.
Jack’s motion to accept the amended 12 Concepts was passed.
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A clarification was made that the World Services Office Board have 1 vote.
Mike’s motion that THE POLICY AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE WORLD SERVICES CONFERENCE BE DISBANDED was passed.
Rusty began the structure and Bylaws Committee report with their Statement of Purpose, “To formulate bylaws, guidelines, and structures
by which this organization can operate for day to day conferences and elsewhere, simply put.”
Bill moved that THE WORLD SERVICES OFFICE BUY A COMPUTER.
Helene amended that to include, “THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAVING TAKEN A LOOK AT THE BUDGET WHEN THEY GET IT, GIVE US A CHECK TO BUY A COMPUTER.
The motion passed and the World Services Office will buy a computer.
Betty gave the Convention Committee report beginning with their Statement of Purpose, “To promote enthusiasm of the fellowship through the World Services Convention and growth.” Betty listed 8 points:
- Recommend the site for the 1988 Convention.
- Solict applications for the 1989 Convention.
- To assist the host city in putting on the World Services Convention by sharing their experience, strength and hope.
- To act as a liaison between the World Services Office, previous convention sites and host cities for their experience and knowledge.
- To delegate authority to the host city to perform day to day organizing effort for the 1988 Convention.
- To act as a resource center.
- To develop policy on fund raising for Conventions.
- To develop Convention bidding procedures.
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Betty’s motion that THE CONFERENCE APPROVE CHICAGO AS THE SITE FOR THE 1988 WORLD SERVICES CONVENTION was passed.
Alan’s motion that THE CONFERENCE APPROVE THE USE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO LOGO AND DYES FOR CHIPS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR was passed.
Alan’s motion that THE CONFERENCE ACCEPT THE 23 QUESTIONS FOR THE ADDICT TO BE TITLED “SELF TEST FOR COCAINE ADDICTION” was passed.
Alan’s motion that THE CONFERENCE ACCEPT THE LOGO FROM THE CA WORLD SERVICES OFFICE AS OUR CONFERENCE APPROVED LOGO was passed.
The motion that TO ADAPT THE SAN FRANCISCO METAL DYES TO THE NEW CONFERENCE LOGO was passed.
John’s motion that THE CONFERENCE APPROVE TEMPORARILY, UNTIL THE NEXT CONFERENCE, 7 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR RADIO BROADCAST was passed.
Jerry’s motion that THE CONFERENCE MEETING ROOM CHARGES BE PUT ON WILLIE O.’s CREDIT CARD AND THAT HE BE REPAID AT THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY was passed unanimously.
Melody’s motion that MINUTES BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE DELEGATES WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF THE CONFERENCE AND THAT THE DELEGATES HAVE 2 MONTHS TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT CORRECTIONS TO THE MINUTES OR SUGGESTIONS FOR THE AGENDA BACK TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SECRETARY was passed.
Melody’s motion that TO HAVE THE NEXT CONFERENCE IN 8 MONTHS, FOR THREE DAYS ON NOVEMBER 13, 14 AND 15 BEGINNING AT 12 NOON FRIDAY AND ENDING AT 4 PM ON SUNDAY AND THAT THE LOCATION BE WITHIN 50 MILES OF THE WORLD SERVICES OFFICE was passed.
Melody’s motion that TWO MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BE AUTHORIZED BY THE GROUP, AFTER SUBMITTING AND GETTING APPROVED A BUDGET FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, HAVE THE POWER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT RELATED TO THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE was passed.
Johnny’s motion that THE CONFERENCE RATIFY THE TWELVE STEPS AND THE TWELVE TRADITIONS was passed unanimously.
Ray moved that THE TRUSTEE’S EXPENSES ARE PAID FOR THEIR MEETING AND THIS CONFERENCE THAT RAN TOGETHER.
A motion TO REOPEN OLD BUSINESS TO CONSIDER RAY’S MOTION was passed.
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Ray’s motion that THE TRUSTEE’S EXPENSES ARE PAID FOR THEIR MEETING AND THIS CONFERENCE THAT RAN TOGETHER was passed.
Bob’s (NY) motion that THE 5 POSITIONS APPROVED BY THE WORLD SERVICES CONFERENCE FOR DIRECTORS OF THE WORLD SERVICES OFFICE BE GIVEN 1 VOTE AND 1 VOICE EACH AT THIS CONFERENCE was passed.
Clay’s motion TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ELECT OFFICERS AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEE POSITIONS passed unanimously.
Candidates nominated were:
Misty from West Los Angeles
Mike from Seattle
Zachary H. from West Los Angeles
Annette from Milwaukee
Ken B. from Houston
Those members already nominated and approved at previous Conferences are: David G. from orange County, Lucy S. from San Francisco, Jack P from Connecticut, Helene from San Fernando Valley, Neil B., and Bob M.
MIKE, ZACHARY, ANNETTE, AND KEN B. were approved to join those already on the slate as candidates for selection to the Board of Trustees.
LUCY s. was elected Conference chairperson.
JACK P. was elected Conference Vice-Chairperson.
MARY from Chicago was elected Conference Secretary.
- CLAY from Houston was elected Conference Parliamentarian.
Zachary’s motion that CONFERENCE OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT DELEGATES BE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR EXPENSES IN LIKE MANNER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE FUTURE was passed.
**** Minutes gratefully prepared, corrected and submitted by P, clay.