SLAA Online Group Conscience Business Meeting in #slaa2

Minutes for March 7th, 2023 at 9 pm ET

   

troy moderated the meeting

 

Serenity Prayer

 

Announcements

 

*Our Code of Ethics:

To keep each of our meetings safe and productive, we:

Communicate our views honestly and respectfully on issues raised, especially controversial ones. We do not raise our voices, stoop to sarcasm, cuss, or try to bully others into our way of thinking.

Are tolerant when we differ. We share our meeting time fairly so that each of us has an equal opportunity to comment.

Are willing to put our egos aside when our opinions do not win favor with others. We are able to let go, trust our group conscience, and strive for the “unity and harmony that our Fellowship requires for the successful accomplishment of its primary purpose. Our service structure exists to support us” (per concept 6, from our draft ‘Framework for Living’) and works for the greater good.

Encourage one another by doing our part to maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere.

These points have proved to be our blueprint for success. We ask your cooperation in continuing these traditions as we work together in the coming months. Thank you for contributing your time and talents. Your Twelfth Step work is deeply appreciated!

(*used with permission from the Conference Literature Committee) (04/05/22)

 

Rules of Order: 

Robert's Rules of Order are to be used in biz Meetings (3/11/99). Also: Please note how Robert’s rules of order are to be used: “In the interest of tackling all of the items on this agenda and allowing everyone the opportunity to speak on the extremely important topics, suggest the following format in this meeting: Each topic under New Business will begin with a motion being made: That motion will then either be seconded or set aside. Upon the motion being seconded, discussion will begin. During discussion, only friendly amendments will be accepted to the motion. An amendment will be considered a friendly amendment if the original provider of the motion concurs with the amendment. Everyone will be allowed one share on each motion presented. Each share will be limited to 3 minutes in length. The end of discussion will be the point at which a vote is taken. A vote was taken on following this format and the Motion passed. (2/15/07)

 

Approve March agenda

https://slaaonline.org/business-meeting/agenda/Agenda030723.htm

March Agenda link posted, unapproved.

 

Approve February minutes

https://slaaonline.org/business-meeting/minutes/Minutes020723.htm

February Minutes link posted, unapproved.

 

Approve Treasurer's report

https://slaaonline.org/money/

Treasurer's Report link posted, unapproved.

 

Read and review Liaison report

https://slaaonline.org/business-meeting/agenda/LiaisonReport.htm

Liaison Report link posted.

 

Op Applications

None

 

Old Business

None

 

New Business

SLAA Online Group Inventory 2023 - Report - troy

Our SLAA Online Group makes an annual Group Inventory by collecting individual submissions during February each year and compiling an annual Group Inventory report.

Thanks to all contributors.

SLAA Online Group Inventory 2023 - Report: 

https://slaaonline.org/pdf/SLAA_Online_Group_Inventory_2023_-_230306.pdf

 

10 min Open Forum

Clarification that the SLAA Online Intergroup currently covers and acts as common Group Conscience Business Meeting for all our scheduled SLAA Online Group meetings (daily at 12 noon, 4:30 pm, and 10 pm Eastern Time).

 

Serenity Prayer

 

Meeting adjourned