Minutes by: Theodor & Beatrice
Participants:
Bea & Theodor
David & Kapiko
Shawna & Gunther
Dave & Noni
Quin & Lance
Jared & Julia
Eleanne
Agnes & Dave
Don & Robin
Katy & Anatoly
Nikki & Stu
Tom & Floortje
Tim & Nicki
Meeting called to order at 20:32
Serenity prayer
Request for unanimous consent to set meeting length at 30 minutes
Granted
Review and approval of minutes from the last business meeting
Motion to approve: Don
Second: Quinn
Motion carries
Treasurer report
Dave & Noni presents the report, Sept 26/21-Oct 30/21:
Closing Balance $669,38
Motion to approve: Stu
Second: Tom
Motion carries
Appointment of spiritual timekeeper for 1-minute comments on business items
Tom
Rotation of Service Positions
- Co-Secretary Couples (two positions)
Nominations: Agnes & Dave, Tom & Floortje
Motion to approve: Quin
Second: Beatrice
Motion carries
- Welcome Couple
Nominations: Jared & Julia
Motion to approve: David
Second: Nikki
Motion carries
- Contact List Couple
Nominations: Stu & Nikki
Motion to approve: Quin
Second: Eleanne
Motion carries
- Treasury Couple
No volunteers. Service position will be open again at the next business meeting. - Webmaster Couple
Nominations: Shawna & Gunther
Motion to approve: Stu
Second: Katy
Motion carries
Motion to extend the meeting by 15 minutes: Nikki
Second: Robin
Motion carries
Unfinished business (tabled from last business meeting)
Necessary changes in the script,
During the last business meeting necessary changes in the script were discussed and a process was set up. As nothing has been done the topic will be picked up again in the next business meeting.
Motion to let Stu contact Paul to hear if any progress had been made and to table the question until we hear from Paul: Robin
Second: David
Motion carries
New business
From David and Noni:
To add to the description of ” Secretary Couple” To have a deadline for the minutes to be written and posted to the RCA Trailblazers website blog within a reasonable time (ie; 2 weeks before next business meeting.) This will ensure members have an opportunity to read over and check for errors or omissions.
Amendment by David: With duties of the secretary couple aspire to have the minutes written and posted in a timely fashion in a reasonable time prior to the business meeting.
Second: Bea
Motion carries
Nikki abstains
Anatoly abstains
Business tabled for next business meeting.
To have a new position added as “Business meeting chairperson” Selection of person(s) that has the ability to conduct the business with a sense of neutrality, staying on point and knowledge of Steps, Traditions and Concepts. An understanding of Roberts Rules and making sure the minority voice is heard.
Motion to adjourn the meeting: Katy
Second: Tom
Motion carries
Meeting Adjourned at 21.15
Serenity Prayer