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

Approve September agenda - TABLED

Approve August minutes - TABLED

Approve Treasurer's report - TABLED

Read and review Liaison report - DONE

Noted that the different time zone meeting times for the Framework for Living Reading Meetings are ambiguous. Think 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursdays at 8 am usa pacific time is correct - other time zones should be calculated from this.

Op Applications

None

Old Business

None

New Business

SLAA ABC/M 2024 - Delegate Report from Lotus - TABLED

Motion from troy re Regular Donation to SLAA FWS - TABLED

Motion: To send regular Lifesaver donation to SLAA FWS of $10 per month.

Motivation: SLAA FWS need to maintain member donations above 30% of income to avoid risk of losing charitable tax-free status.

10 min Open Forum

troy - grateful that two new literature items were approved for publication at the slaa abc/m 2024 in august:

Sex and Love Addiction in the Digital Age - SLAA pamphlet

Anorexia 10-11-12 Working the Program Not the Problem - SLAA booklet

Serenity Prayer

Meeting adjourned