The NEW Business Meeting Motions

This page lists all motions made in the New Business Meeting.

KEY:

Motion PASSED = Group Conscience “Bold Navy font“
Motion FAILED : NO Group Conscience “light Grey font”

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Motion #27 Passed

I move that routine ASP Business Meetings be held on a quarterly basis starting in January 2024. Should the need arise for a special Business Meeting that cannot wait for the next regularly scheduled Business Meeting, the Steering Committee may elect by a simple majority, to hold a Special Business Meeting for the sole purpose of addressing said single special need. Members of the Steering Committee are not required to present their usual staff reports at Special Business Meetings unless a specific staff report is directly related to the issue of the Special Business Meeting.

Moved by Steve, Seconded by Jenel

16 For 
0 Against
2 Didn't vote
FYI: 16 is 89% of the 18 voting members of the Business Meeting. Motion Passes

Passed November 1, 2023

Motion #26 → Passed

I move to repeal Motion 7 and send new members information on Al-Anon newcomer electronic resources available on the Al-Anon website.

Moved by MG, Seconded by Marilyn

18 For 
0 Against 
0 Abstained 
4 Didn't vote 
FYI: 18 is 75% of the 22 voting members of the Business Meeting. Motion Passes

Passed August 9, 2023

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Motion #25 → Passed

I make a motion to accept the proposal as stated :

* That the Steering Committee (SC) is authorized to solicit volunteers
for service on the SC,
* That the SC is responsible for interviewing and vetting said
volunteers as it sees fit,
* That the SC may present such candidates to the BM by unanimous vote of
the SC,
* That candidates presented by the SC may not meet ASP requirements for
prior membership or service,
* That all other requirements and procedures involving the election of
officers by the members in the Business Meeting apply.”

Moved by Denise O, Seconded by MG

19 For
0  Against
0  Abstained
1  Didn't vote
FYI: 19 is 95% of the 20 voting members of the Business Meeting.  Motion Passes

Passed March 30, 2023

Motion #24 → Passed

“I move that we take the following actions:

ASP’s Prudent Reserve to be equal to one year’s operating expenses; actual amount to be calculated by the Steering Committee and recalculated as needed.
Funds in excess of the Prudent Reserve are to be donated quarterly according to the following formulae:
Interim: Until ASP belongs to an Electronic District. District N/A, Area 60%, WSO 40%.
Permanent: Once the conditions of (a) above have been met, the following formula for donating excess funds applies. District 60%, Area 30%, WSO 10%.

Moved by Betsy C., seconded by Marilyn B.

For 13
Against 0
Abstained 0
Didn't vote 2
13 is 87% of the 15 voting members of the Business Meeting.  Motion Passes.

Passed – June 2, 2022

Motion #23 → Passed

“I move to approve the Bylaws as drafted and amended under the https://asp-afg.org/members/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/Bylaws-of-A-Serenity-Place-AFG-Draft-2022-01-15.pdf. If Steve is unable to fulfill the duties spelled out by Motion 10, then the Steering Committee will ensure the incorporation documents are filed appropriately.”

Moved by Tammy, Seconded by Marilyn.

19 For
1  Against
0  Abstained
5  Didn't vote
FYI: 19 is 76% of the voting members of the Business Meeting.  Motion Passes.

Passed – January 31, 2022

Motion #22→ Passed

“I motion that ASP adopt as its operating service structure the structures spelled out in detail at https://tinyurl.com/nd7w6rcw.”

NOTE: Tinyurl in motion points to: 
http://www.serenitysys.com/A_Serenity_Place/Business/nbm/asp_service_structure_revised_OCT_2021.html

Moved by Jerry H., seconded by Lynn S.

For: 21
Against: 0
Abstain: 1
Did not vote: 4
FYI: 21 is 80.76% of the 26 voting members of the BM.
Motion Passes.

Passed – October 13, 2021

Motion #21→ Passed

“I move that ASP create a web page listing Suggestions for future business meeting agenda topics which have been submitted by members of ASP, to include the following for each topic:
A. Topic Name (provide by member)
B. Name of member requesting topic
C. Date Requested
D. Description; Members description of topic. OPTIONAL
And that a foot note be included to invite and encourage participation to join our business meeting.

Moved by Veronica P., Seconded by Mary A., Amended by Jerry H. & Steve R.

For: 21
Against: 0
Abstain: 1
Did not vote: 4
FYI: 21 is 80.76% of the 26 voting members of the BM.
Motion Passes.
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*"I move that ASP create a web page listing suggestions for future Business
Meeting Agenda topics which have been submitted by members of ASP, to
include the following for each topic:*
*a. Topic Name (provided by member)*
*b. Name of member requesting topic*
*c. Date requested*
*d. Description; member's description of topic - OPTIONAL*
*And that a foot note be included to invite and encourage participation to
join our business meeting.”*

Note that the original motion and the motion as voted on differ in the explanation of how the motion was submitted, seconded and amended. Since the text of the motion itself is the same, it was decided by the SC to continue with the voting. The Webmaster apologizes for any confusion.

Passed – February 1, 2020

Motion #20→ Failed

“I move that ASP members become eligible to serve as greeters once they
have a minimum of six (6) months of active ASP participation” –

Moved by Mary A, seconded by Anna C.
In favor:      8
Against:       3
Abstentions:   3
Did not vote:  2
A 2/3rds majority of the Business Meeting membership being required to
pass the motion, Motion #20 has failed.

FAILED August 8, 2019 9:08 AM EDT

Motion #19 → Failed

“ASP is to discontinue archiving personal recovery shares“
Moved by Kim C; Correction by Sarah, Seconded by Linda L

In favor:     14
Against:       3
Abstentions:   0
Did Not Vote:  5
15 votes in favor required to pass, Motion #19 has failed.

FAILED Feb 20, 2019 at 3:20 PM

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Motion #18 → Failed

I MOVE WE RESCIND MOTION #7 AS WRITTEN.”

Moved by Anne O., Seconded by Diane M.

For: 16
Against: 1
Abstain: 0
Did Not Vote: 12
2/3rds of the 29 eligible BM voters needed to pass (20)
Motion #18 has Failed.

FAILED November 20, 2018 at 10:30 PM EST

Motion #17 – Passed

“I move that the text of A Serenity Place Website as posted on September 8, 2018 be approved.”

Moved by Linda Lee H., Seconded by Beverly-

19 in Favor
2 Against
4 Abstentions
4 Did Not Vote
19 of 29 members in attendance voting in favor of the motion (65%) the
motion passes*.

*Note: Motion #17, because it called for our approval of the restored
website text content which had already been approved by a past
group-conscience, did not contain any "substantive change." By ASP
Core Policy any motion which does not contain "substantive change"
requires only a simple majority vote for approval.

PASSED Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 7:12 AM

Motion #16 → Failed

“The ASP website, as currently posted, be temporarily accepted while the Steering Committee, the Business Committee, and/or other created committees carefully review the differences between the “old” group conscience approved web content and the “new” posted content for future deliberations on final content, any agreed-upon changes (as well as any future changes) subject to group conscience of the ASP Business Meeting.”

Moved by Jane S., seconded by Barbara (BJ)

7 For
10 Against
1 Abstain
2 Did not vote

FAILED (35% of 20 members in attendance voted for Motion #16) on November 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM PST

Motion #15 → Failed

“I move that Motion #7 (“It is moved that ASP send Newcomers Packets to new members that are – new to ASP, new to Al-Anon and who request it. Fulfillment expenses to come out of the ASP treasury budget.”) be rescinded.”

Moved by

19 For
10 Against
0 Abstain
8 Did not vote

FAILED (51% of 37 members in attendance voted for Motion #15) on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 1:56 PM PST

Motion #14 → Passed

“That a temporary committee be formed, answerable to the Business Committee, to reassess ASP’s newcomer-related materials and how ASP could better serve newcomer needs.”

Moved by Jerry H., seconded by Diane M.

34 For
0 Against
0 Abstain
2 Did not vote

PASSED Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 7:12 AM

Motion #13 → Passed

“The Business Committee Chair may call for a straw poll during the discussion of an Agenda Item, but before a motion is formed, in order to collect committee attendees’ positions and input which may help form a motion that is acceptable to a substantial majority.”

Moved by Jerry

29 For
1 Against
0 No
7 Did not vote

PASSED Sunday, October 7, 2016 at 8:07 PM

Motion #12 → Passed

- 1. “In paragraph 6, first sentence of the Suggested Welcome remove “Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship” and insert “Anonymity is an important principle of the Al-Anon/Alateen program”.
  2. Add the following to the end of the meeting welcome message: ‘We ask members of other anonymous fellowships to remain anonymous and focus on the Al-Anon program.'”

Moved by Sandie, seconded by Linda
Part 1

15 For
1 Against
0 Abstain
5 Did not vote

PASSED Part 1 Wednesday, Dec 23, 2015 at 6:33 PM

Part 2

18 For
0 Against
0 Abstain
3 Did not vote

PASSED Part 2 Wednesday, Dec 23, 2015 at 6:33 PM

Motion #11 → Passed

“I move that 100% of the excess reserve funds be donated to Al-Anon’s World Office (WSO) on a quarterly basis while we continue the discussion of the feasibility of donating to other Al-Anon entities.”

Moved by Emee, seconded by Linda

16 For
2 Against
0 Abstain

PASSED Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:17 AM

Motion #10 → Passed

“I move that:

- 1. The online Al-Anon meeting “A Serenity Place”, commonly known as ASP, incorporate. Furthermore, ASP will seek legal recognition as a 501(c)3 > non-profit organization.
  2. The Steering Committee of ASP will draft By Laws and perform all necessary administrative functions necessary to facilitate incorporation.
  3. The Business Meeting of ASP will review, amend, approve and adopt the By Laws drafted by the Steering Committee in September 2010. If the Business Meeting fails to complete this phase in September, 2010 then it will continue meeting until the By Laws have been approved and adopted.
  4. Steve R., the founder of ASP, will prepare the documents required for incorporation and application for non-profit status. Said documents will signed by other members of the Steering Committee as needed.
  5. Since Steve R. is a permanent member of the ASP Steering Committee and resident of Washington state, Steve will submit incorporation documents to the State of Washington.”

Moved by Steve, seconded by Ed

24 For
0 Against
0 Abstain
0 Did not vote

PASSED Friday, July 16, 2010 at 8:30 PM PDT

Motion #9 → Passed

“Members of AA who are members of Al-Anon are not eligible to serve in positions that could lead to the development of Al-Anon policies, as well as those positions which represent an Al-Anon meeting to the greater Al-Anon fellowship, or those positions that are directly responsible for the Al-Anon message carried to the outside world. In applying this long-standing Al-Anon policy to the ASP online meeting, it has been determined that members of AA who are also members of ASP are not eligible to serve as Officers of ASP or on the ASP Steering Committee.”

Moved by Steve, seconded by Ed

15 For
3 Against

PASSED Sunday 5/2/2010 at 9:28 EDT

Motion #8 → Passed

“I move that ASP make the following changes to the requirements for serving as an Officer of ASP and the related changes to the Resume Form as defined in the following link:

https://asp-afg.org/OfficerQualificationsMotion.htm “

The link above has been lost. Please use this link:

https://asp-afg.org/ASP/Business/resume.htm

Moved by Steve, seconded by Ed

15 For
3 Against

PASSED Tuesday 4/13/2010

Motion #7 → Passed

“It is moved that ASP send Newcomers Packets to new members that are – new to ASP, new to Al-Anon and who request it. Fulfillment expenses to come out of the ASP treasury budget”

Moved by Emee, seconded by Steve

17 For
1 Against
1 Abstain

PASSED Monday 3/10/2008 3:52 PM ET

Motion #6 → Passed

“It is moved that ASP’s Prudent Reserve be set at one calendar year’s expenses.”

Moved by Jerry, seconded by Beth – Fri 1/18/2008 5:53 PM ET

20 For
1 Against
0 Abstain

PASSED Friday 1/18/2008 5:53 PM ET

Motion # 5 → Passed

“It is moved that no funds be disbursed to any Al-Anon entity until such time as the prudent reserve & disbursement of excess funds issues have been resolved by group conscience. Funds for the operating expenses of ASP shall continue to be disbursed normally.”

Moved by Steve, seconded by Ed G.

12 For
0 Against

PASSED Thursday 10/11/2007 8:51 PM ET

Motion # 4 → Passed

“The ASP Service Structure as currently proposed by Steve [see https://asp-afg.org/ASP/Business/nbm/structure.htm ] be adopted by the group.”

Moved by Jerry ., seconded by Ed G.

11 For
0 Against

PASSED Friday 2/24/2006 4:02 PM ET

Motion # 3 → Passed

“We reconfigure the Wednesday Tradition Meeting to be the Wednesday Tradition/Concept to follow Emee’s suggestion of 12 Tradition Meetings followed by 12 Concept meetings, to rotate accordingly after that.”

Moved by Ed G., seconded by Chris P.

14 For
1 Against
1 Abstain

PASSED Monday 2/6/2006 12:04 PM PST

Motion # 2 → Failed

“We retain the menu of topics as it is currently.”

Moved by Ed G., seconded by Jerry H.

8 For
8 Against
1 Abstain

FAILED Friday 1/27/2006 5:11 PM PST

Motion # 1 → Passed

“ASP keep the daily meeting format.”

Moved by Susan N., seconded by Emee.
PASSED unanimously Sat 1/21/2006 7:18 PM PST

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Motion #27 Passed

Motion #26 → Passed

Motion #25 → Passed

Motion #24 → Passed

Motion #23 → Passed

Motion #22→ Passed

Motion #21→ Passed

Passed – February 1, 2020

Motion #20→ Failed

Motion #19 → Failed

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Motion #18 → Failed

Motion #17 – Passed

Motion #16 → Failed

Motion #15 → Failed

Motion #14 → Passed

Motion #13 → Passed

Motion #12 → Passed

Motion #11 → Passed

Motion #10 → Passed

Motion #9 → Passed

Motion #8 → Passed

Motion #7 → Passed

Motion #6 → Passed

Motion # 5 → Passed

Motion # 4 → Passed

Motion # 3 → Passed

Motion # 2 → Failed

Motion # 1 → Passed