Kevin M.: Take your seats. We have a few items of business left. The time is 9:15 p.m. Saturday night. We have completed our committee business. I have been asked by a member to make what might be called a 5th concept regarding his experience the last few days.
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Patrick Potter: Most you know, I have been around about 15 years and have come to this conference, about 9 of them. I have seen changes and progress but I have never been in this position. I was guided by Johnny S. and have been guided by him. I feel I have been disregarded. I listened to the Trustee say all kinds of things and field questions with the skill of seasoned politicians. We asked them to follow the rules of our corporate charter. As much as we believe in them, I feel they did us a disservice. We asked hard questions and they are hard to answer. We are asked to be as honest and straightforward no matter how difficult. This process we have been sitting here is a hard process. It’s not easy. And it’s difficult when our trusted servants don’t deliver what we ask of them. I have been quiet in the back for 9 years. I don’t speak in front of others and I’m shaking. This thing is about courage, faith and hope. I hope this trustee board coming in is better than its predecessors.
Kevin M.: Next on the agenda is old business, but we don’t have any. Next for tonight is new business.
Would anyone like to be recognized for new business?
Duane M.: Motion – this body starts to collect a 7th tradition on the first and the last day of the conference.
Second.
Kevin M.: Is this intended to be a SR?
Duane M.: I’m not sure.
Kevin M.: If it’s something you want done every year, please refer it to S&B per standing rule 13 which is my standing rule. I suggest you fill out a referral form before the close of business.
Anyone else?
Nick Alexander: Motion – page 43 of the WSM, item four.
Kevin M.: That also falls under SR 13 also. It needs to be referred to committee first.
Nick Alexander: Motion – to suspend the rules.
Kevin M.: All of the rules? Would you like to suspend SR 13 for the purpose of making a motion?
Nick Alexander: Yes.
Brian Schlenker: Parliamentary Inquiry – Can you please read the standing rule?
Kevin M.: Reads SR 13. Page 30 of the WSM. This motion is not debatable. The motion must pass by 2/3 so I need to count. We have 91 in favor and 47 opposed, the motion fails. Anybody else wish to make a motion of new business? Seeing none, I need a motion to suspend the rules to take areas of tomorrow agenda.
Michael Chiki: Motion – to suspend the rules in order to take items from tomorrow’s agenda now.
Kevin M.: Motion carries unanimously. Next item is election of conference officers. We will bypass the roll call. There is one position open, Susan Calkins as co-secretary.
Ian Young: I’d like to nominate Susan Calkins as secretary.
Kevin M.: Susan are you willing?
Susan Calkins: Oddly, yes.
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Kelly Federici: Parliamentary Inquiry – for the record. Susan, how many terms have you served?
Kevin M.: Susan has served two 2-year terms. She is eligible for 3.
Rose Jones: Motion – to close nominations.
Kevin M.: We have had enough time for anyone wanting to nominate someone to do so. This becomes a ratification vote. It is close Susan.
Brian Tenebaum: Since it looks like we will end early, we’d love to have your evaluations form.
Kevin M.: There are a few traditions we have here. I would like to see the delegates who are rotating out stand up. I would like to see the chairs of committees who are rotating out stand up. Are there any members of the WSOB that are rotating out? Members of the WSBT?
Kevin M.: There are two remaining items of business. Time and place for the next conference. At this hotel, next year, August 31 to September 5th, 2010.
I need to motion to suspend the rules to cancel tomorrow’s session.
so moved.
Kevin M.: The motion carries.
Hayward H.: Motion to adjourn.
Kevin M.: The aye’s have it. I declare the 2009 WSC adjourned.
We will adjourn with the Serenity Prayer.
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