CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 1 CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF MOTIONS TAKEN FROM MARITIME ASSEMBLY MINUTES SINCE 1959 Motions marked with a bullet appear in the categorized set of motions as well.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 2 MOTIONS TAKEN FROM MARITIME PROVINCES ASSEMBLY MINUTES 1959 New Glasgow, NS (Attending 83: 66 active Al-Anon) Suggestion: that the Secretary position be held for 2 years, following AA s pattern (Accepted) 3 recommendations were made, voted on and approved. 1. A committee be appointed to act as an executive with the Area Secretary. It was decided that the committee be made up of the following: one member from each Province with 4 Al- Anon groups. 2. A collection be taken at the meeting in order that the Secretary have money on hand to start her fall activities. 3. The motion made at last year s meeting re group contributions be considered again. 1960 Yarmouth, NS (No attendance figure) It was suggested by members that a definite time be set for our meeting each year at the conference. It was moved that the area secretary should write to the groups for their opinion on time. 1961 Saint John, NB (No figure: 9 GRs) Question was put before the group: does the Assembly wish to send a Delegate to New York? All were in favour. 1962 Charlottetown, PEI (10 GRs) Motion: to have committeemen meet with Delegate in June in Trenton. Motion: that Committeemen act as screeners for Public Relations in this area. 1963 Grand Falls, Nfld. (11 GRs) Motion: that tapes be made of the talks given at Assembly meetings. These would be available to groups at a fee of $1.00 per tape. Motion: that $50.00 be added to fund for Delegate s extra expenses getting to and from Assembly Meetings.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 3 1964 New Glasgow, NS (No figure) June Meeting It was decided to rename the local fund the Assembly Fund instead of the Delegate s fund, due to some confusion on the part of some groups concerning the various funds. October Meeting Consideration of the make-up of the slate of Officers to be elected was gone into and it was decided to allow the present set up to stand. We would have a Chairman, a Secretary/Treasurer, and a Delegate, with a corresponding Secretary to be chosen by the Delegate. Motion: that outgoing Delegate look into costs involved in having a newsletter of our own, and if feasible, to edit the paper for the first year. An amendment to the Motion made in Grand Falls (1963) regarding extra expenses of the Delegate, covering her expenses to the Assembly, was made. It now covers general expenses of the Delegate, and it is to be a permanent feature. Motion: to pay $25.00 to two outgoing members of the Executive was made, and this should come up for review in future as to amount and number of times paid. 1965 Summerside, PEI (No figure) June Meeting Motion: that Spring Assembly meet in NB-PEI area and the Oct. Assembly be held in NS-Nfld. area, with the exception of election year, when it should be held in a central location. 1965 Sydney, NS (No figure) October Meeting: Motion: that the price of tape rental be increased to $1.25 with a 2-week time limit. Motion: that the executive of the Al-Anon Atlantic Assembly be responsible for all arrangements of the Fall Assembly, working in close cooperation with the host AA committee. 1966 Halifax, NS (9 DRs and 18 GRs) Motion: that Al-Anon executive work with Committee Members and make a decision to submit to June Assembly the most suitable meeting place and voting procedure. Each area to make decision as to financing GRs and Committee Members.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 4 1967 New Glasgow, NS (Attendance approx. 41-43) Important Notice: the results of the vote taken on the Central Location for this year s Assembly was in favour by a large majority, that the Assembly be in New Glasgow, Aug. 13, 1967 Motion: to buy a new machine for News and Views, as the ditto machine was no longer serviceable. Cost not to exceed $200.00. Discussion: of having one day business session each year or a business session every third year when election of the new executive took place. Motion: that we hold a similar one-day business session in 1968. Aug. was most suitable. Motion: that the new executive be elected from old and new Committeemen with only GRs voting. 1968 Sydney, NS (Attendance 45) Motion: that Assembly purchase talks of Rev Kellerman, 2 talks by Bill W. and an Alateen talk by Mercy of Texas. Motion: that News and Views be $1.00 to those ordering in a group to the one address and $1.50 to individual mailing address. Motion: that we appoint an alternate editor in the event that editor was not able to remain as editor. Motion: That PEI be divided into 2 districts, (unanimous) see page 3. Motion: that GRs caucus when Committeemen meet. See page 4. Motion: that each group arrange for their own GR or representative to attend the Al-Anon Assembly to vote on their behalf. Motion: that the notice of the Assembly meeting and agenda be in the hands of Committeemen 2 months prior to Assembly. Motion: that financial reports appear in News and Views showing cash receipts and disbursements. Motion: that office of secretary and treasurer be divided. Motion: that the Assembly adopt the rotation method of one member holding one office at a time, except in cases of necessity.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 5 Motion: that elections be held from current CMS and if needed by nominations from the floor. 1969 Summerside, PEI (Attendance 63) Motion: that treasurer and secretary each receive the sum of $25.00 for expenses to Assembly. Motion: that Assembly dispose of worthless tapes. Motion: that tapes of talks by Lois and Dr. Gitlow be paid to Anna. Motion: that flowers be sent to a sick member. Motion: that the $30.00 overpayment sent to WSO be donated as contribution from Assembly. 1970 New Glasgow, NS (Attendance 76) Motion: that we adhere to the decision to hold our Assembly on a separate date from AA. Motion: that the financial statement be available to Assembly Officers and CMS at the next Assembly. Decision: to hold the Assembly on rotation from New Glasgow to Cape Breton area for geographic reasons. 1971 Assembly to be first weekend in June and to open on Sat evening at 8 PM. 1971 North Sydney, NS (Attendance 65) Motion: that we continue with the Sat night meeting prior to Assembly session and that they be under the guidance of the executive, and that every third year (election year) the meeting take the form of discussion, information and getting to know each other better. Motion: that the secretary inform the Area Chairman, AA Assembly of NB-PEI and NS-Nfld. that our Al-Anon Atlantic Assembly is always held on the same date each year (first weekend in June) and that in future they kindly cooperate so that the dates of the AA Roundup will not conflict with ours, as it did this year. Motion: that Al-Anon Groups support the Alateens financially and morally in forming a Roundup. Motion: that July 1971 issue of News & Views include the Delegate s report.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 6 1972 New Glasgow, NS (Attendance 85) Motion: that Donna be appointed Alateen provisional coordinator. Motion: that Mardie be appointed Conference Approved Literature coordinator. Motion: that Alice be appointed Public Relations coordinator. Motion: that Valley/South Shore be divided. Motion: that Nfld. take over News & Views. Motion: that a new typewriter be purchased for the editor of News & Views. Motion: that GRs, DRs, past and present, plus executive meet three times yearly within the districts to discuss the WSO Handbook. Motion: that all Public Relations reports be compiled and forwarded to the PR coordinator and that the DR reports be passed to the Delegate before the end of the year and this same report be compiled for our Assembly meeting by the DR. Motion: that the Secretary/Treasurer of each group be responsible for mailing donations to the treasurer of the Atlantic Assembly, one month prior to Assembly. Motion: that it be the responsibility of the host group to select a chairman for the GRs meeting at future Assemblies. 1973 Glace Bay, NS (Attendance 103) Motion: that Alateen and CAL coordinators continue term of office for the next three years. Motion: that a $50.00 raise be given to the NY Delegate fund. Motion: that the future GRs meeting at Assembly be in the form of a workshop and chaired by an old DR. 1974 Cornerbrook, Nfld. (Attendance 78) Decision: At the DRs. meeting it was decided that any officer who misses two Assemblies should be replaced. Motion: that Alateen coordinator be given $10.00 for expense.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 7 Motion: that all coordinators pass to Assembly a list of expenses incurred by them during the year. Motion: that officers of Assembly, (chairman, secretary & treasurer) be reimbursed toward their traveling expenses by $50.00. Motion: that subscription price to News & Views be increased. Individual $2.00 per year. Group $1.50 per year. 1975 New Glasgow, NS (Attendance 131) Motion: that next Assembly be held in Moncton, NB. Motion: that N & Vs be given power to purchase a new gestetner and that GRs raise money towards this purpose. Moneys to be sent to Treasurer. Motion: that the Assembly be held two days, the first weekend in June. Any extra meetings be at the discretion of the Host group, and that the place of Assembly be flexible from year to year. Motion: that registration fee be increased to $3.00. Motion: that a sum sufficient be given to CAL coordinator to buy literature. Motion: that a letter of explanation be sent to officers of Assembly who are being replaced. Motion: to give money to Jean to buy plaques. 1976 Moncton, NB (Attendance 155) Motion: that a Delegate s fund be established at Assembly level, for Delegate to travel within Assembly Area and begin immediately. Motion: that the new Delegate be advanced $100.00 to cover incidentals traveling to NY. Motion: that Alice be reimbursed for expenses incurred over and above the allotted amount traveling to NY. Motion: that Peggy be reimbursed over and above the $50.00 allotted to her, to defray the cost of traveling to Assembly. Motion: that outgoing and past DRs., including Assembly Officers be eligible for Assembly office, including Delegate.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 8 1977 Dominion, NS (Attendance 141) Motion: that plaques and Prayer Cards be discontinued. Motion: that tapes or pictures not be taken without permission. Motion: that any DR, GR or other Officer of Assembly who is not actively involved in Al-Anon affairs at Group, District or Assembly level should disqualify himself so another member may replace him. Decision: decided that DRs. make motions at Assemblies. Motion: that expenses of traveling to Assemblies by all Assembly Officers and Coordinators be paid, if their groups do not pay them. Motion: that the host group be given $2.00 from registration fee and remaining $1.00 goes to the Assembly. Motion: that a letter requesting Nfld. have it s own Delegate be passed by Assembly and together with more information and a map be passed over to the secretary to be sent to WSO. 1978 St John s Nfld. (Attendance 127) Decision: It was decided that N&Vs editor would be for 3 years. (There was no motion) On page 3 of the minutes there was a discussion about the motion of 1977, re expenses of officers. It was decided to pay the expenses of the Alternate Delegate and Alternate Chairman, as there was enough money. Motion: that Anonymity cards be enlarged. Edna offered to do this for the Atlantic Assembly. Groups may purchase them. Price to be announced. Motion: that the Area Treasurer reminds groups via N & Vs every 4 months about Assembly contributions. Motion: that the host group use a coloured code to identify Assembly Officers, including GRs. Motion: to have the Past Delegate, if present, attend the GRs meeting at Assembly. Motion: that all Assembly Officers make motions at Assemblies.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 9 1979 Dartmouth, NS (No figure) Motion: that District 2 be divided. (All agreed.) Motion: that expenses of Assembly Officers to Area World Service Committee Meeting (AWSCM) be paid by the Atlantic Assembly fund to include May 12, 1979 and future AWSCMs. DRs would have their way paid by respective districts Decision: All agreed that Atlantic Assembly adopt the same theme as the World Service Conference. 1980 Charlottetown, PEI (Attendance 273) Motion: to allot $1200.00 for purchase of a new gestetner. Motion: to increase the price of N & Vs to $2.00 through a group and $2.50 for individual mailings. (All agreed) Motion: that subscription (of N&Vs) be forwarded to all Assembly Officers and DRs. whether they subscribe or not. (All agreed) Motion: to have minutes of the AWSCM and Assembly printed in N&Vs. (Adopted) Motion: that Atlantic Assembly increase the extra money for the NY Delegate another $50.00, making a total of $150.00. (Adopted) 1981 Saint John, NB (Attendance 160) Motion: that the registration amount not be broken down as to how many Alateen and Al-Anon members, but only the total amount in treasurer s report. Motion: that N&Vs be permitted to put out a special issue to carry minutes and reports of Assembly soon after Assembly is held. RE GESTETNER: a Motion to rescind motion for the amount of $1200.00 for a new gestetner. Motion: to give Alateen coordinator $100.00 this year for Alateen activities. Motion: that Assembly registration increase from $3.00 to $5.00. Half price for Alateen, $4.00 going to host district and $1.00 to Assembly. Archives: All were in favour of having Archives at Assembly level.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 10 1982 Sackville, NB (Attendance 177) Motion: that N&Vs go up to $3.00, group and $4.00 personal. Motion: that Assembly pay the way, if necessary, for both officers finishing and officers who will be starting in Jan to attend AWSCM in Truro and also coordinators, if not already paid by their district. Motion: that District 10 be advanced $100.00 for N&Vs. Motion: District 7 moves that outgoing GRs be permitted to stand for election as DR, as well as the newly elected GRs. Motion: that Assembly donate $50.00 to the Alateen coordinator. Motion: to support our Delegate for expenses to Canada East Regional Service Seminar in Ottawa in amount of $250.00. Motion: that Assembly assists any DR or Officer up to $50.00 to attend seminar. Motion: that $200.00 from Assembly funds be sent to Regional Service Seminar to help with coffee costs. 1983 Fredericton, NB (Attendance 204) Motion: to have dual meetings at Assembly for those not in service. (Defeated) Motion: that we set up a literature depot and Information Center in the Atlantic Assembly Area. Motion: that Literature Coordinator keeps a good stock $1000.00 worth on hand until depot is established for the Assembly. Motion: that $150.00 be allotted to Tape Coordinator for operation of tape library. Motion: to buy film strip and slide strip from WSO for tape library. Motion: to buy Beginner s Tapes and Lois and the Pioneers. Motion: to increase Delegate s expenses to NY by $100.00.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 11 1984 Bridgewater, NS (Attendance 217 Motion: that groups add 30% to WSO price list for all literature ordered from our new Information Service/ Literature Depot, effective immediately. Motion: that we continue to sell literature at the Assembly. Motion: that DRs., GRs and Assembly Officers be permitted to make motions. Motion: that moneys be available by the Assembly, for N & Vs editor to rent a postal box, if editor finds it necessary. Motion: that the books for Information Service/ Literature Depot be audited once a year at Assembly. Motion: That Pat L. be alternate Secretary. Motion: that this Assembly pays for Regional Trustee s meals. Motion: that a further $75.00 be advanced to the Tape Coordinator to purchase tapes for the library. Motion: that the Assembly minutes be forwarded to DRs. and Assembly Officers by mail as well as printed in N & Vs. Motion: that the Assembly provides a copy of the motions of all our Assembly Minutes to date, to each Officer and DR, and that these motions be updated each year. Motion: that we continue to hold the election assembly in a central location. Motion: that we begin to compile at group level all information on group beginnings for future Area archives. Motion: that we adopt the resume method presented by our Delegate re:election assembly. Decision: It was decided to divide the positions of CAL coordinator and Literature Depot Manger. Marjorie will continue as Manager and Muriel H. becomes CAL coordinator. 1985 Sackville, NB (Attendance 200) Motion: that Alateen have own hospitality room at Assembly, paid by the host district. Motion: that all tapes and films be sold through WSO for another year.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 12 Motion: that we have an archivist at Assembly level. Motion: that we invite our Regional Trustee or a WSO staff member to our Assembly the year prior to election year, if we can assume our financial responsibilities. Motion: to have our literature at the depot be properly insured, expenses to be borne by the literature fund. Motion: that the Literature Depot be stationary, unless a change becomes necessary. Motion: that we sell literature at Assembly and limit it to $1000.00 plus exchange and eliminate hard cover books. Motion: that we retain the resume method for Assembly elections, but with amendments to the information requested. Motion: that the resume for Assembly Officers be dropped (Defeated) Motion: that tape committee recommends a financial plan to be brought to AWSCM for approval before a tape recorder is purchased. Motion: that AWSCM be held in Moncton in Sept 1985. Motion: that literature Coordinator not be holding the office of DR. This motion was then rescinded and referred to AWSCM for discussion. Motion: that North Rustico Group moves to District 10. Motion: that District 16 be divided because of distance involved. Motion: that District 10 be divided because of number of groups. All groups east of St. Teresa will be District 20. Motion: that in future, Assembly should advance host district $200.00 and meet all expenses. Any excess money goes back to Assembly. Motion: that Tape Library be continued. Motion: that a fund be established within Assembly, to allow Delegate to travel within the Area, not to exceed $200.00 per year, if no funds available at the district hosting. This amount is to be adjusted, as necessary. Motion: that the guidelines re Tape Input Committee be taken back to our groups for further discussion and brought back to the AWSCM. Motion: that Assembly purchases a tape recorder with double dubbing capabilities. (Defeated.)
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 13 1986 Summerside, PEI (Attendance 273) Motion: that no literature be sold during the service meeting, which will allow the Coordinator to attend these service meetings. Motion: that rental rate on tapes from Tape Library be raised to $1.00 plus postage and that the rental period be two weeks from the day it is received. Motion: that the Committee has Assembly permission to accept or reject a tape or a talk on a tape for the tape library. (Defeated) Motion: that Assembly cease sending free Copies of N&Vs to DR s and Officers, since each DR and Officer receives all minutes by mail, and this is a duplication of service. Motion: that if the person being asked to be spiritual speaker at the Assembly is not someone whose way is paid, that Assembly pay his/her expenses. Motion: that all recommendations to be dealt with at Assembly be sent to the Secretary at least six weeks prior to Assembly so a copy can be sent to the DRs., enabling them to review these recommendations with GRs before the Assembly. Motion: that elections be held on Saturday morning when everyone is fresh. (Defeated) Motion: that in future French literature be ordered from Montreal. Motion: that Assembly approves that the Whycocomagh AFG ceases to be part of District 17 and be included in District 4. Motion: that literature order for Assembly be placed at least 3 months prior to Assembly. Motion: that if funds are unavailable at Assembly or Depot to place this order, then the sale of literature be discontinued for that year and a literature display only, be used. (Defeated) Motion: that the Literature Depot pay back to Assembly the initial amount of $1232.58 that Assembly advanced to the Depot in 1983. Motion: that the tape guidelines be adopted with amendments to number 3. (Defeated) Motion: that we not sell tapes and films at Literature Depot. Motion: that the DRs. go back to their districts and discuss ideas for reorganization of the Tape Library and that these ideas be turned over to a Tape Library Committee to be condensed into simple proposals and discussed at district level so a final proposal from the groups can be voted on at 1987 Assembly.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 14 1987 Wolfville, NS (Attendance 223) Motion: that each suggested tape guideline be presented for approval to determine which one is causing a problem. (Defeated) Motion: that the Tape Library as it is be discontinued. Motion: that the tapes be turned over to the Archives. Motion: that the tapes not be discussed for a period of three years. Motion: that $200.00 be given to the Archivist to initiate the Assembly Area archives. Motion: that PI coordinator be advanced $40.00 to cover costs of photocopying and postage. Motion: that all recommendations and new business at Assembly be dealt with and completed on Saturday, if possible, leaving members with a more spiritual, serene and positive attitude on Sunday. Motion: that Assembly sends complimentary copies of N&Vs to all DRs., Officers and coordinators. Motion: that each DR present resume(s) for area coordinator of any active member(s) and that member(s) be present if possible, but not at Assembly expense, at the election Assembly. Motion: that we pay Delegate s expenses to RSS in 1988. Motion: to send $300.00 to the host committee of the 1988 RSS. Motion: that we allow any district in Assembly Area to put forth a bid to host Assembly in any year, including election year. 1988 Newcastle, NB (Attendance 249) Motion: that all motions be voted by written ballot and that our secretary be responsible to see that ballots and scrutineers be available. Motion: that we purchase an electric typewriter for N&Vs. Motion: that we set up a budget for coordinators and Assembly Officers and that they be given an advance of that budget amount at Assembly for expenses to be incurred in the following 12 months.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 15 Motion: that on the third year of office (election year) the Archivist takes office in June at the Assembly. Motion: that the personal photos in the archives be kept at the Assembly and not shown anywhere else. (Defeated) Motion: that the surcharge added to the orders for literature from the Depot be reduced to 25% and that the amount of this surcharge be reviewed each year at Assembly. (Defeated) Motion: that instead of verbal acceptance or decline by eligible DR s for Assembly office, each DR write their name on a ballot with a yes or no as to whether or not they will allow their name to stand for that office. Motion: that all those here receive a ballot for coordinator positions and sign their name either yes or no whether they are interested. (Defeated) Motion: that the Assembly assumes the Depot Manager s expenses to the AA National Convention in order that she would be available to sell literature. Motion: that our Assembly will accept the name of a person who was a past DR from another Area and who is presently active at group or district level for a period of three years to be permitted to allow their name to stand as an Assembly officer. 1989 Sydney, NS (Attendance 295) Motion: that we continue the use of The Lord s Prayer to close Assembly. Motion: that the price of N&Vs be raised by $1.00 for individual and group copy. Motion: that DRs. send their report to DR chairperson by May 1st so that the chairperson can compile into one report to be given by him or herself or an appointed DR at Assembly. (Defeated) 1990 Halifax, NS (Attendance 254) Motion: that we eliminate the CAL/Forum position. CAL would be combined with Literature Depot Manager and Forum would be combined with Alternate Delegate s position. Motion: that a yearly financial journal be kept by the Assembly Treasurer, to be turned over to archives after auditing. That the financial journal pages be photocopied by the Treasurer before turning over for audit in order that the Assembly would, at al times, have possession of the year s transactions. Motion: As of Sept. 30, 1989, any groups wishing to change from one district to another, must send the AWSC a written request, signed by both DR's, stating their reasons and the AWSC will make the decision.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 16 Motion: that we allocate $50.00 for souvenirs from the Atlantic Assembly for the Delegate to take to the World Service Conference (WSC), to be reviewed each year. Motion: that the Assembly purchase a copy of the video Walk This Path Of Hope from WSO. Motion: that a committee representing the 3 provinces be set up to examine the possibility of NB and maybe PEI, forming a separate Assembly. (Defeated) Motion: that as an incentive toward service, Assembly routinely will offer $50.00 to any DR or Assembly Officer who wishes to attend the Canada East Regional Service Seminar, to a maximum of $1000.00 overall. (E.g. 20 representatives at $50.00 max. each = $1000.00. This fund would be allocated on a first come first served basis. Motion: that the Assembly offer up to $150.00 to the host district, should they wish, in their own autonomy, to offer day care at the Assembly they are hosting. (Defeated) 1991 Moncton, NB (Attendance 244) Motion: that the $50.00 rate be increased for those DRs. Officers and Coordinators who would benefit from attending the RSS held every three years. There has been no increase since 1982. A flat rate depending on distance and the autonomy of the Assembly be established. Motion: that Assembly purchases a new photocopier for N&Vs. Motion: that subscription rate for N&Vs be increased by $1.00, so everyone subscribing without any exceptions would pay the cost of $5.00. Motion: that the Assembly approve an expenditure of $3000.00 for the purchase of a photo copier and maintenance services, for the N&Vs, and that if a larger amount be required, this be left to the discretion of approval by the AWSC. Motion: that the AWSC put forth a set of guidelines or what requirements are needed to host an Assembly. Motion: that the $50.00 rate regarding the RSS be paid to 2 incoming DR s who attended it. (Motion withdrawn) Motion: That a committee be formed, comprised of a member from each Province to study the feasibility of having 2 separate Assemblies in our Area, and to allocate $100.00 for expenses for this study. (Motion withdrawn) Motion: that the Assembly make a healthy contribution to WSO (special donation). Motion withdrawn due to a special box which the Assembly members contributed $520.72. This was considered as our healthy contribution.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 17 1992 Antigonish, NS (Attendance) Motion: that refreshments at Assembly on Sat. will be paid for on an individual basis. Motion: that Election Assembly procedures from our World Service Handbook be read on election years only. Motion: that the advance to N&Vs be increased to $250.00 from $150.00. Motion: that the Atlantic Assembly Depot carry the service tool What s Drunk Mama audiocassette #A-11 (Defeated) Motion: that all motions at Assembly be translated into French. Motion: that registration for Assembly be increased to $7.00 from $5.00. (Defeated) 1993 Charlottetown, PEI (Attendance 243) Motion: that Assembly and AWSCM minutes be sent only to N&Vs, to be published in July and November issues of N&Vs. Motion: That each District is responsible to pay for it's DR s subscription to N&Vs. Motion: That election for N&V s Coordinator and Archivist be made on Saturday of election year. Motion: that if the Canadian Delegate s meeting (at WSC) is to be a yearly event, Atlantic Assembly will pay $200.00 for extra expenses to allow our Delegate to attend. Motion: that Assembly pay for transport of N&Vs photocopier and supplies from district doing N&Vs to the new district voted in to do N&Vs in the voting year. Motion: that N&Vs be published four (4) times per year, the first of February, May, August and November, instead of six times a year. (Later Rescinded) Motion: Raise the cost of subscription to N&Vs to $7.00 from $5.00. Motion: to rescind motion # 6. Motion: that registration fee for Assembly be increased by $2.00. Motion: During election year we eliminate workshops. Motion: that all recommendations to be voted on at Assembly are presented no later than Fri. evening.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 18 Motion: that N&Vs subscription price increase by $2.00 effective Jan. 1, 1994. Motion: that Assembly pay Delegate s expenses to 1994 Regional Service Seminar. 1994 Truro, NS (Attendance 297) Motion: that Assembly Officers and Coordinators, excluding Delegate, have a maximum of $100.00 yearly in operating expenses, effective Jan. 1, 1995: to be reviewed annually. Motion: that all recommendations be submitted to assembly Secretary prior to April 1st, and only an emergency recommendation submitted after that date be considered for voting: all other recommendations to be tabled for the next year. A recommendation shall be deemed an emergency by the Officers and Coordinators. Motion: that we renew the service charge on the photocopier. Motion: that registration fee for Atlantic Assembly is increased to $25.00 for GRs, DRs., Assembly Officers and Coordinators. (Defeated). 1995 Newcastle, NB (Attendance 205) Motion: that only the District Representatives, Assembly officers and Coordinators vote on the location of the AWSCM. Motion: that N&Vs be published in February, April, June, August, October and December, effective June 1995. 1996 Saint John, NB (Attendance 195) Motion: that the Assembly Treasurer and Alternate Treasurer live in close proximity to one another (Defeated) Motion: that during the election of Assembly Officers, those allowing their names to stand be asked to leave the room, to allow discussion time and questions from voting GRs. (Defeated) 1997 Dartmouth, NS (Attendance 207) Motion: that there be an Al-Anon Adult Child Workshop at Assembly.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 19 1998 Sydney, NS (Attendance 218) Motion: that a coordinator for Al-Anon Adult Children Groups be elected at the 1998 Assembly for a three-year trial period. Motion: that the person standing for any Al-Anon office at Assembly, if present, read their own Al-Anon resumé. 1999 Fredericton, NB (Attendance 188) Motion: that the publication months of the News & Views be February, April, July, September and November. Motion: that the cost of a one-year subscription to the News & Views be increased to $ 8.00. Motion: that all recommendations be received by the Assembly Secretary, in writing, by the 15 th of March. Motion: that the exchange rate being charged by the Literature Depot be increased from 30% to 50%. Motion: that we abolish all discounts on books sold through the Literature Depot. (Defeated) Motion: that an Alateen workshop be held at Assembly 1999 to 2001. Motion: that the term of the Assembly Archivist expire Dec. 31 st of Election year, and the outgoing Archivist ship all archives at that time, to the incoming Archivist. All expenses incurred for shipping will be paid by Assembly. Motion: to have an open, voluntary information sharing session for GR's on Friday night every Assembly year. 2000 Halifax, NS (Attendance 205) Motion: that Area Coordinators be elected by the Area World Service Committee members at the Election Assembly. Motion: that the Host District for each Assembly supply the closing speaker for Sunday at the Host Districts expense.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 20 2001 Summerside, PEI (Attendance 235) Motion: that bids for hosting Assembly be held 2 years in advance. Motion: that a permanent storage location be acquired to house the bulk of the Assembly Archives. (Defeated) Motion: that the CPC (Cooperating With the Professional Community), PI (Public Information), Institutions, Alateen, Literature /Forum, and Archives workshops each be held for 2 out of the 3 years at Assembly. Motion: that Friday evening be included as an official part of the Assembly, effective Assembly 2002. 2002 Baddeck, NS (Attendance 153) Motion: that an Assembly Officer or Coordinator, other than the Delegate, may succeed him/herself, for one term only. Motion: that the registration fee for the Maritime Assembly be increased to $10.00, effective 2003 Assembly. Motion: that the Assembly Chairperson and/or the Delegate be required to sign any facility contract with the District Representative of the Assembly Host District after AWSC approval and before any deposit is made confirming our booking with the facility by the hosting district; to follow guideline #2 of the "Guidelines to Host a Maritime Assembly". 2003 Antigonish, NS (Attendance 141) Motion: that the service positions of Public Information (PI), Cooperating With the Professional Community (CPC) and Institutions Coordinators be discontinued and that the new positions of "Public Outreach - Media Coordinator" and "Public Outreach - Professionals Coordinator" be created. This would be for a 3 year trial period beginning January 1, 2004. 2004 Charlottetown, PEI (Attendance 191) Motion: that Assembly obtain a list of locations from all Districts that fulfill the guidelines for hosting an Assembly. Motion: to increase the Delegate s extra expenses to attend the Canadian Delegate s meeting and the World Service Conference by $100.00, for a total of $550.00. Motion: that an Area 91 Website be established and maintained under the direction of the Area World Service Committee for a 3-year trial period, effective immediately.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 21 2005 Saint John, NB (Attendance 152) Motion: to accept the Guidelines for the Area 91 Website as amended and grant approval to AWSC to amend these as needed in the future. Motion: that on the year Canada East hosts a Regional Service Seminar, Maritime Assembly will, when financially feasible,: 1. Donate $300.00 to the RSS Host Committee Hospitality Fund. 2. Pay all expenses incurred by our Delegate to attend the RSS. 3. To offer a $1000.00 incentive for Assembly Officers, Coordinators and District Representatives to attend the RSS, said money to be divided equally among them. They must apply for these funds by March 15 of the year of the Regional Service Seminar and money will be advanced before the Seminar. Motion: that Al-Anon members involved in Alateen Service have criminal record checks on a regular basis, and grant approval to AWSC to amend the requirements as needed in the future. 2006 Fredericton, NB (Attendance 132) Motion: that the positions of Public Outreach- Media Coordinator & Public Outreach - Professionals Coordinator replace the former positions of Public Information Coordinator, Cooperating with the Professional Community Coordinator (CPC) and Institutions Coordinator now that the 3-year trial period has ended. Motion: that the News & Views subscription be raised from $8.00 to $10.00, effective after Assembly 2006. Motion: that operating expenses for a) the Delegate and Secretary be increased to $250; b) the Chairperson and Treasurer be increased to $150. Motion: that a yearly copy of the financial journal be kept by the Assembly Treasurer, and that the financial journal pages be photocopied by the Treasurer before turning over for audit in order that the Assembly would, at all times, have possession of the year s transactions. The photocopied pages are to be turned over to archives after auditing. Motion: that Assembly no longer lease or purchase a photocopier for use by the News & Views Committee for publication of the Assembly newsletter. Instead, that each edition of the newsletter be photocopied at a commercial venture such as Staples, UPS, etc. depending on which business offering photocopying services may be available in the community where the News & Views is located. Motion: that the position of Alateen Coordinator be combined with the office of Alternate Chairperson, for a trial period of 3 years.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 22 2007 Antigonish, NS (Attendance 136) Motion: that the Area Website be made permanent. 2008 Baddeck, NS (Attendance 144) Motion: That the agenda allow for time for a 1-hour long (maximum) service workshop at every Assembly and AWSC. (Defeated) Motion: That Area 91 have ONE Public Outreach Coordinator, for a three year trial period, effective next election year. Motion: The mark up rate, being charged by the Literature Depot, be decreased from 50% to 30%. Motion: To approve the formation of a committee to review the current district boundaries. 2009 Truro, NS (Attendance 147) Motion : That the News and Views Coordinator s term of office be changed to the same time as the other Assembly Officers, Coordinators and DR s. This is to take effect January 1st 2010. Motion: That the practice of closing Assembly with the Lord s Prayer be discontinued and replaced with the Al-Anon Declaration. 2010 Sussex, NB (Attendance 141) Motion: That any district(s) wishing to change their boundaries and/or wish to merge with other districts must send the AWSC (Area World Service Committee) a written request, signed by all District Representatives involved, stating their reason(s) for the request. The AWSC will make the final decision on the requested changes. Motion: That the position of Technology Coordinator be created for a three year trial period effective immediately. This Coordinator would assist the fellowship in becoming more comfortable with the use of computer technology and assist with the Assembly website.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 23 2011 Annapolis Basin, NS (Attendance 114) Motion: That the delegate be allowed a travel allowance of $500.00 per year for traveling within Area 91. This travel allowance would be used by the Delegate if no funds are available from the host District. Motion: To purchase projector/screen for power point presentations for Area 91 use. Motion: That a discretionary fund of $500.00 per year be established for the AWSC to fund special requests. Motion: That the Delegate be advanced the funds to pay for plane fare and travel insurance to attend the World Service Conference by January 1 st of each year. These funds are to be paid back to the Assembly when the Delegate is reimbursed by WSO. Motion: The Public Outreach Coordinator s operating expenses be increased from $100.00 to $300.00. 2012 Antigonish, NS (Attendance 132) Motion: That the positions of Public Outreach-Media Coordinator and Public Outreach- Professionals Coordinator be permanently combined to form one position, Public Outreach Coordinator, effective June 2, 2012. Motion: That an Area Public Outreach (PO) Committee be formed to coordinate a PO workshop for all District PO coordinators/volunteers, to be held every year on the evening prior to AWSC meeting. This is for a three-year trial period. 2013 Sussex, NB (Attendance 126) Motion: The position of Technology Coordinator is permanently created. The new Coordinator will be elected to complete the 3 year term that began in January 2013 and ends on December 2015. This coordinator will have an expense allowance of $100 per year, the same as other coordinators. Motion: That Assembly contract the services of a professional translation company to produce the News & Views in French for a one year trial period, if financially feasible. Thus we would have our Newsletter available in both English and / or French. (Motion withdrawn)
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 24 2014 Charlottetown, PEI (Attendance 133) Motion: Following the Annual AWSC meeting, should the Literature Depot report an excess of $10,000.00, then once during the next year, a registered group may request a $50.00 credit from the Literature Depot to be used to purchase literature for a Public Outreach project. This should have a cap of $2500.00 in total per year. This is to be for a trial period of three years. Motion: Area 91 to purchase a Liability Insurance policy to cover all Al-Anon/Alateen group meetings and activities. The cost of this policy to be submitted by their Districts, to be shared equally by all groups, including AIS s, PO if these are located in an office. This policy will not cover personal property such as your home. The approximate cost of this policy for 2014-2015 is $30.00 per group; this is to be reviewed annually. 2015 Cornwallis, NS (Attendance 120) Motion: The Liability Insurance Policy Area 91 currently has in place carries a 1000.00 dollar deductible; this deductible shall be paid in the event of a claim towards this policy by Area #91. 2016 Sussex, NB (Attendance 104) Motion: That on the year Maritime Assembly hosts a Team Event, Maritime Assembly will, when Financially Feasible: 1 Donate $ 300.00 to the Team Event Host Committee Hospitality Fund. 2 Pay all expense incurred by our Delegate to attend Team Event. 3 To offer a $ 1000.00 incentive for Assembly Officers, Co-ordinators and District Representatives to attend the Team Event, said money to be divided equally among them to first come, first served. They must apply for these funds by March 15thof the year of Team Event and money will be advanced before the Team Event. Motion: That the markup rate charged by the Literature depot be increased from 30-40% effectively immediately. Motion: That any surplus monies from the annual liability insurance premiums, paid by each group, be pooled and maintained and set aside to cover the deductibles from any claim on the area policy, up to a Area-wide cap of $5000. In the event that the deductible fund is depleted due to multiple claims against the policy, the deductible for any additional claims would be drawn from the Area treasury. Should there be a shortfall in funds collected from the policy premiums the difference will be paid by the surplus. The person who deals with any negotiating with insurance is our Area Treasurer first, and the Area Chairperson is second.
CHRONOLOGICAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 25 2017 Antigonish, NS (Attendance 88) Motion: Prepare a plan whereby each Al-Anon Group within Area 91 purchases the right to receive News & Views electronically for their Group which they can in turn share as they wish with their members either electronically or by copying and distributing at no additional cost. The cost to each Group could be the amount which will fully cover the costs of the publication divided by the number of groups participating. If all groups participate the cost per group should be minimal and there should be maximum distribution A thought force is going to be formulated with Wally C. as Chair. To be presented at Assembly 2018. Motion: Prepare a plan to switch service providers to facilitate a modern, user-centered Area 91 website. A thought force is going to be formulated with Mickie Z. as Chair. To be presented at 2018 Assembly. Motion: That the motion of 1985 concerning the cash advance of 200.00 to cover expenses incurred for Assembly host district be rescinded.