Minutes for March 5th, 2024 at 9 pm ET
troy moderated the meeting
Serenity Prayer
*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)
Announcements
SLAA ONLINE GROUP INVENTORY 2024 - Report from troy
SLAA Online Group Inventory 2024 - Report (pdf)
https://slaaonline.org/pdf/SLAA_Online_Group_Inventory_2024_-_240301.pdf
SLAA ABC/M 2024 - Would you like to be our SLAA Online Group Delegate or a Non-Delegate Observer at the SLAA Virtual ABC/M 2024?
Our SLAA Online Group Conscience has approved sending an annual Delegate to the SLAA ABC/M, which this year will be a virtual conference held on August 8th–10th, 2024.
It is recommended by Fellowship-Wide Services that Delegates have a working knowledge of the Steps and Traditions and be at least six months sober. It is also recommended that the length of the Delegate term is two years (subject to group conscience).
If you would like to represent SLAA Online as our Delegate or as a Non-Delegate Observer, please contact the office at slaaonline@yahoo.com before March 19th.
Thank you for your service!
Approve March agenda - TABLED
Approve November minutes - TABLED
Approve December minutes - TABLED
Approve January minutes - TABLED
Approve February minutes - TABLED
Approve Treasurer's report - TABLED
Read and review Liaison report - DONE
Op Applications
None
Old Business
None
New Business
None
10 min Open Forum
NOTE: Discussion details replaced by Summary
Liaison Officer duties were discussed.
Positioning of SLAA Online Group on published meetings lists was discussed.
Serenity Prayer
Meeting adjourned