Sunday, 14th August 2022
1. The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer
2. Quorum
Present: 3 trustees, Manhattan Rep, Women's Rep, Meditation Rep, EGGA Rep (2), Guest
8/12 present - a Quorum was established
3. Approval of Minutes of the last meeting as amended
8 aye - the motion carries
4. Incorporation Committee
A report was given on the current status of the committee and a request was made for help scheduling future committee meetings. Adrienne volunteered to help Johanna.
Action: The committee will liaise with Adrienne on how to move forwards
5. Literature Committee
Expect to be able to bring the revised Handbook to the GSC next month for approval.
6. Webmaster
The domain name and email switches have been successful. Search rankings are about the same.
7. Higher Power Writing Guidelines
Motion: To approve the guidelines for literature as-is instead of asking the groups to approve first.
8 ayes - motion carries
8. Check-in with groups post July email
The response from groups has been universally positive in response to the email sent in July.
9. AOB
a. Motion: To always include AOB at the end of the agenda.
7 aye, 2 abstain - motion passes
b. A request was made to ensure the agenda is posted a week in advance of the meetings.
Action: Olivia will produce the agenda and get approval from Ian prior to sending.
10. The meeting closed with the Serenity Prayer
Date of next meeting: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 2:30PM EDT, 8:30PM CET
GSC Minutes, 14 August 2022
Forum rules
* The business of the General Service Conference is discussed. We make decisions by group conscience, guided by higher power. Those elected as a trustee or delegate can vote on all GSC matters. GAAIS staff can vote on issues related to their area.
* Back and forth discussion of different perspectives is appropriate. We strive to be respectful of all.
* Anonymity reminds us to place principles before personalities.
* The business of the General Service Conference is discussed. We make decisions by group conscience, guided by higher power. Those elected as a trustee or delegate can vote on all GSC matters. GAAIS staff can vote on issues related to their area.
* Back and forth discussion of different perspectives is appropriate. We strive to be respectful of all.
* Anonymity reminds us to place principles before personalities.