MARITIME AREA AL-ANON ASSEMBLY MOTIONS

MARITIME AREA AL-ANON ASSEMBLY MOTIONS ADMINISTRATION ALATEEN ARCHIVES COORDINATORS DELEGATE ELECTIONS FINANCES HOSTING AN ASSEMBLY LITERATURE DEPOT NEWS & VIEWS REGIONAL SERVICE SEMINAR/TEAM REGIONAL TRUSTEE WEBSITE/TECHNOLOGY DEFEATED MOTIONS SECTION ~ A SECTION ~ B SECTION ~ C SECTION ~ D SECTION ~ E SECTION ~ F SECTION ~ G SECTION ~ H SECTION ~ I SECTION ~ J SECTION ~ K SECTION ~ L SECTION ~ M SECTION ~ N

ADMINISTRATION A-1 1968 Motion: that the Assembly adopt the rotation method of one member holding one office at a time, except in cases of necessity. 1971 Motion: that the secretary informs 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, 1972 Motion: that GRs, DRs, past and present, plus executive meet three times yearly within the districts to discuss the WSO Handbook. 1974 Decision: At the DRs. Meeting it was decided that any officer who misses two Assemblies should be replaced. 1975 Motion: That a letter of explanation be sent to Officers of Assembly who are being replaced. 1976 Motion: that outgoing and past DRs., including Assembly Officers be eligible for Assembly office, including Delegate. 1977 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.. Motion: that expenses of traveling to Assemblies by all Assembly Officers and Coordinators be paid, if their groups do not pay them. 1978 Motion: to have the Past Delegate, if present, attend the GRs meeting at Assembly. 1979 Decision: All agreed that Atlantic Assembly adopt the same theme as the World Service Conference.

A-2 1982 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. 1984 Motion: that DRs., GRs and Assembly Officers be permitted to make motions. 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. 1986 Motion: that no literature is sold during the service meeting, which will allow the Coordinator to attend these service meetings. 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. 1987 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 we allow any district in Assembly Area to put forth a bid to host Assembly in any year, including election year. 1988 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 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. 1990 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: 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. Motion: that the Assembly purchase a copy of the video "Walk This Path of Hope from WSO.

A-3 1992 Motion: that all motions at Assembly be translated into French. 1993 Motion: That each District is responsible to pay for its DR s subscription to N&Vs. 1994 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. The Officers and Coordinators shall deem a recommendation an emergency. 1995 Motion: that only the District Representatives, Assembly Officers and Coordinators vote on the location of the AWSCM. 1999 Motion: that all recommendations be received by Assembly Secretary, in writing, by the 15 th of March. Motion: to have an open, voluntary information sharing session for GR's on Friday night every Assembly year. 2001 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 Motion: that the registration fee for the Maritime Assembly be increased to $10.00, effective 2003 Assembly. 2008 Motion: To approve the formation of a committee to review the current district boundaries. 2009 Motion : That The practice of closing Assembly with the Lord s Prayer be discontinued and replaced with the Al-Anon Declaration.

2010 Motion: Recommendation 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. 2011 Motion: That a discretionary fund of $500.00 per year be established for the AWSC to fund special requests. 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. 2014 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 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 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. A-4

ALATEEN B-1 1971 Motion: that Al-Anon Groups support the Alateens financially and morally in forming a Roundup. 1985 Motion: that Alateen have own hospitality room at Assembly, paid by the host district. 1994 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. 2005 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 Motion: that the position of Alateen Coordinator be combined with the office of Alternate Chairperson, for a trial period of 3 years.

ARCHIVES C-1 1984 Motion: that we begin to compile at group level all information on group beginnings for future Area archives. 1985 Motion: that we have an archivist at Assembly level. 1987 Motion: that the tapes be turned over to the Archives. Motion: that $200.00 be given to the Archivist to initiate the Assembly Area archives. 1988 Motion: that on the third year of office (election year) the Archivist takes office in June at the Assembly. 1993 Motion: That election for N&V s Coordinator and Archivist be made on Saturday of election year. 1994 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. 1999 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.

COORDINATORS D-1 1987 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. 1994 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. 1998 Motion: that a coordinator for Al-Anon Adult Children Groups be elected at the 1998 Assembly for a three-year trial period. 2000 Motion: that Area Coordinators be elected by the Area World Service Committee members at the Election Assembly. 2006 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 position of Alateen Coordinator be combined with the office of Alternate Chairperson, for a trial period of 3 years. 2008 Motion: That Area 91 have ONE Public Outreach Coordinator, for a three year trial period, effective next election year. 2009 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 1 st, 2010. 2010 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. 2011 Motion: The Public Outreach Coordinator s operating expenses be increased from $100.00 to $300.00.

2012 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. D-2 2013 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.

DELEGATE E-1 1980 Motion: that Atlantic Assembly increase the extra money for the NY Delegate another $50.00, making a total of $150.00. 1983 Motion: to increase Delegate s expenses to NY by $100.00. (See 1980) 1985 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 by the host district. This amount is to be adjusted, as necessary. 1990 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. 1993 Motion that Assembly pay Delegate s expenses to 1994 Regional Service Seminar. Motion: that if 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. 1994 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. 2002 Motion: that an Assembly Officer or Coordinator, other than the Delegate, may succeed him/herself, for one term only. 2004 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. 2006 Motion: that operating expenses for a) the Delegate and Secretary be increased to $250; b) the Chairperson and Treasurer be increased to $150. 2011 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: 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. E-2

ELECTIONS F-1 1976 Motion: that outgoing and past DRs., including Assembly Officers be eligible for Assembly office, including Delegate. 1984 Motion: that we adopt the resume method presented by our Delegate re: elections at Assembly. 1985 Motion: that we retain the resume method for Assembly elections, but with amendments to the information requested. (See 1984) 1987 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. 1988 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 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. 1992 Motion: that Election Assembly procedures from our World Service Handbook be read on election years only. 1993 Motion: That election for N&V s Coordinator and Archivist be made on Sat. of election year. Motion: that we eliminate workshops in election year. 1998 Motion: that the person standing for any Al-Anon office at Assembly, if present, read their own Al-Anon resumé. 2002 Motion: that an Assembly Officer or Coordinator, other than the Delegate, may succeed him/herself, for one term only.

FINANCES G-1 1968 Motion: that financial reports appear in News and Views showing cash receipts and disbursements. 1977 Motion: that expenses of travelling to Assemblies by all Assembly officers and Coordinators be paid, if their groups do not pay them. 1978 Motion: that the Area Treasurer reminds groups via N & Vs every 4 months about Assembly contributions. 1979 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.. 1981 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. 1982 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. 1985 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: that in future, Assembly should advance host district $200.00 and meet all expenses. Any excess money goes back to Assembly. 1990 Motion: that a yearly financial journal be kept by the Assembly Treasurer, to be turned over to archives after auditing. That the Treasurer before turning over for audit photocopy the financial journal pages in order that the Assembly would, at all times, have possession of the year s transactions. 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. 1993 Motion: that each district is responsible to pay for its DR s subscription to N&Vs.

G-2 1994 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. 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. 2011 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. 2013 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. 2014 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 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 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. 2017 Motion: That the motion of 1985 concerning the cash advance of 200.00 to cover expenses incurred for Assembly host district be rescinded. G-3

HOSTING AN ASSEMBLY H-1 1975 Motion: that the assembly is 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. 1978 Motion: that the host group use a coloured code to identify Assembly officers, including GRs. 1985 Motion: that Alateen have own hospitality room, paid by the host district. Motion: that in future, assembly should advance host district $200.00 and meet all expenses. Any excess money goes back to Assembly. (SEE 1992 MOTION REGARDING REFRESHMENTS) (MOTION RECINDED IN 2017) 1987 Motion: that we allow any district in Assembly area to put forth a bid to host Assembly in any year, including election year. 1991 Motion: that AWSC put forth a set of guidelines or what requirements are needed to host an Assembly. 1992 Motion: that refreshments at Assembly on Sat. will be paid for on an individual basis. 2000 Motion: that the Host District for each Assembly supply the closing speaker for Sunday at the Host Districts expense. 2001 Motion: that bids for hosting Assembly be held 2 years in advance. 2002 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". 2004 Motion: that Assembly obtain a list of locations from all Districts that fulfill the guidelines for hosting an Assembly. 2017 Motion: That the motion of 1985 concerning the cash advance of 200.00 to cover expenses incurred for Assembly host district be rescinded.

LITERATURE DEPOT I-1 1983 Motion: that we set up a Literature Depot and Information Center in the Atlantic Assembly Area. 1984 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 the books for Information Service/ Literature Depot be audited once a year at Assembly. 1985 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. 1986 Motion: that we not sell tapes and films at Literature Depot. Motion: that no literature is sold during the service meeting, which will allow the Coordinator to attend these service meetings. 1988 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. 1990 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. 1999 Motion: that the exchange rate being charged by the Literature Depot be increased from 30% to 50%. 2008 Motion: The mark up rate, being charged by the Literature Depot, be decreased from 50% to 30%. 2014 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.

2016 Motion: That the markup rate charged by the Literature depot be increased from 30-40% effectively immediately. I-2

NEWS AND VIEWS J-1 1968 Motion: that we appoint an alternate editor in the event that editor was not able to remain as editor. 1972 Motion: that a new typewriter be purchased for the editor of News & Views. 1978 Decision: It was decided that N&Vs editor would be for 3 years. 1980 Motion: to have minutes of the AWSCM and Assembly printed in N&Vs. 1984 Motion: that moneys be available by the Assembly, for N & Vs editor to rent a postal box, if editor finds it necessary. 1987 Motion: that Assembly sends complimentary copies of N&V s to all DRs, Officers and Coordinators. (SEE 1993 MOTION REGARDING DRs) 1988 Motion: that we purchase an electric typewriter for N&Vs. 1991 Motion: that Assembly purchases a new photocopier for N&Vs. Motion: that subscription rate for N&V is increased by $1.00, so everyone subscribing without any exception 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. 1992 Motion: that the advance to N&Vs be increased to $250.00 from $150.00. 1993 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 election for N&V s Coordinator and Archivist be made on Saturday of election year. Motion: Raise the cost of subscription to N&Vs to $7.00 from $5.00.

Motion: that each district is responsible to pay for its DR s subscription to N&Vs. (SEE 1987 MOTION REGARDING COMPLIMENTARY COPIES) 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 the N&Vs in the voting year. 1994 Motion: that we renew the service charge on the photocopier. 1995 Motion: that N&Vs be published in February, April, June, August, October and December, effective June 1995. 1999 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. 2006 Motion: that the News & Views subscription be raised from $8.00 to $10.00, effective after Assembly 2006. 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. 2009 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. 2013 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) J-2

J-3 2017 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.

REGIONAL SERVICE SEMINAR / TEAM K-1 1982 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. 1987 Motion: to send $300.00 to the host committee of the 1988 RSS. 1990 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. 1991 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 is established. 1993 Motion: that Assembly pay Delegate s expenses to 1994 Regional Service Seminar. 2005 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. 2016 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 15 th of the year of Team Event and money will be advanced before the Team Event.

REGIONAL TRUSTEE L-1 1985 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.

WEBSITE M-1 2004 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. 2005 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. 2007 Motion: that the Area Website be made permanent. 2010 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. 2011 Motion: To purchase projector/screen for power point presentations for Area 91 use. 2013 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. 2017 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.

DEFEATED MOTIONS N-1 1983 Motion: to have dual meetings at Assembly for those not in service. (Defeated) 1985 Motion: that the resume for Assembly Officers be dropped. (Defeated) 1986 Motion: that elections be held on Saturday morning when everyone is fresh. (Defeated) 1988 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 all those here receive a ballot for coordinator positions and sign their name either yes or no whether they are interested. (Defeated) 1989 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 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) Motion: that a committee representing the 3 provinces is set up to examine the possibility of NB and maybe PEI, forming a separate Assembly. (Defeated) 1994 Motion: that registration fee for Atlantic Assembly be increased to $25.00 for GRs, DRs., Assembly Officers and Coordinators. (Defeated) 1996 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) 1999 Motion: that we abolish all discounts on books sold through the Literature Depot. (Defeated)

2001 Motion: that a permanent storage location be acquired to house the bulk of the Assembly Archives. (Defeated) N-2 2008 Motion: That the agenda allow for time for a 1-hour long (maximum) service workshop at every Assembly and AWSC. (Defeated)