Al-Anon/Alateen Southern California



	Motions by Subject Alateen \| Budget \| Bulletin \| By-Laws and Incorporation Capital Purchases \| Contributions to WSO: Equalized Fund Contributions to WSO: General \| Districts \| Election Procedures Financial Policies \| Flyers/Fund Raising Items Longtimers’ Meeting \| Meetings \| Miscellaneous \| Regional Trustee \| Reimbursements \| SOS Workshop Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting \| Spanish Services State Convention \| Translation Equipment \| Voice/Vote You Can Also View Motions By Date Alateen That Alateen guidelines be adopted as presented. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee, February Committee) That Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Sponsor Coordinator and that Assistant Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Coordinator. (1994 November Assembly) Southern California World Service supports an Alateen Directory for the Southern California Area to be published twice a year. (1989 November Assembly) That Alateen guidelines be adopted as presented. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee, February Committee) That Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Sponsor Coordinator and that Assistant Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Coordinator. (1994 November Assembly) Southern California World Service supports an Alateen Directory for the Southern California Area to be published twice a year. (1989 November Assembly [back to list] Budget That proposed 2000 Budget be accepted. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee) That 1999 budget be accepted (1998 November Assembly, August Committee) That proposed budget be amended from $29,729 to $32,229. (1997 November Assembly) That the 1998 budget be placed on the November Assembly agenda. (1997 August Committee) That budget be approved. (1996 November Assembly) To approve budget as submitted. (1995 November Assembly, February Committee) Accept 1994 budget. (1993 November Assembly, August Committee) Accept 1993 Budget. (1992 November Assembly, August Committee) Accept 1992 budget. (1992 May Assembly, February Committee) Budget will be approved before the financial year begins. (1992 May Assembly) Accept 1991 budget. (1991 May Assembly, February Committee) Proposed 1988 Budget. (1987 November Assembly) Approval of 1987 Budget. (1986 November Assembly, August Committee) To accept the 1986 Budget approval. (1986 May Assembly, February Committee)That proposed 2003 Budget be accepted (2002 November Assembly) That proposed 2002 Budget be accepted (2001 November Assembly) That proposed 2001 Budget be accepted (2000 November Assembly) That proposed 2000 Budget be accepted. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee) That 1999 budget be accepted (1998 November Assembly, August Committee) That proposed budget be amended from $29,729 to $32,229. (1997 November Assembly) That the 1998 budget be placed on the November Assembly agenda. (1997 August Committee) That budget be approved. (1996 November Assembly) To approve budget as submitted. (1995 November Assembly, February Committee) Accept 1994 budget. (1993 November Assembly, August Committee) Accept 1993 Budget. (1992 November Assembly, August Committee) Accept 1992 budget. (1992 May Assembly, February Committee) Budget will be approved before the financial year begins. (1992 May Assembly) Accept 1991 budget. (1991 May Assembly, February Committee) Proposed 1988 Budget. (1987 November Assembly) Approval of 1987 Budget. (1986 November Assembly, August Committee) To accept the 1986 Budget approval. (1986 May Assembly, February Committee) [back to list] Bulletin To have DRs submit a written report for the Bulletin, rather than giving them at meetings. (1973) To send The Bulletin to other World Service areas. (1967) “Cal-Anon Service Bulletin” suggested. (May, 1962) [back to list] By-Laws and Incorporation That by-laws be accepted as presented. (1999 May Assembly, February Committee) SCWS proceed with incorporation process. (1993 May Assembly) Discussion of Incorporation was not necessary at this time. (1988 August Committee) [back to list] Capital Purchases That SCWS purchase 4-channel translation transmitter and 13 receivers at a cost of $1,864 plus tax. (1996 November Assembly, August Committee) DEFEATED: Recommend to Assembly to reserve $500 to purchase a portable audio system and have it available to loan out to other groups. (1996 August Committee) That SCWS purchase Public Information booth as per Public Information Coordinator. (1996 May Assembly) Purchase of coffee pots and equipment. (1988 May Assembly, February Committee) Purchase of translator equipment. (1987 November Assembly, August Committee) That SCWS purchase the computer and printer as proposed in the presentation given by Mary Morrison. (1984 November Assembly) Purchase portable booth with funds presently on hand. (1983 November Assembly, August Committee) Two shelves, two headers and a lamp to be added to the immediately foregoing motion to include their purchase (with the portable booth). (1983 November Assembly) A new public address system not be purchased; Committee authorized to expend up to $300 as a budgeted maximum amount for the purchase of items necessary to update present public address system. (1982 May Assembly) Recommend to the Assembly to purchase a new public address system. (May Committee 1982) Computer That the proposed computer upgrade package be accepted. (1995 November Assembly) Recommend to Assembly that we purchase a new computer system as recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee. (1990 February Committee) That contracting expense allowance to be $200 per month retroactive to January 1, 1987. (1987 May Assembly, February Committee) To pay Valerie $1,000 for services on computer programming. (1986 August Committee) That SCWS purchase the computer and printer as proposed in the presentation given by Mary Morrison. (1984 November Assembly) [back to list] Contributions to WSO: Equalized Fund That SCWS send the full Delegate’s equalizing fund ($1200). (1996 November Assembly) That SCWS pay the full amount of the equalized fund ($1200) to send our Delegate to the 1995 World Service Conference. (1994 November Assembly) Send full equalized Delegate Conference expense of $1200 to World Service Office. (1993 November Assembly) Send $1200 to WSO in place of requested $700 (equalized Delegate conference expense). (1992 November Assembly) Equalizing Fund $585. (1985 November Assembly) That SCWS contribute $525 to Equalizing fund. (1984 November Assembly) Send $475 to WSO in New York as equalizing fund. (1983 November Assembly, August Committee) Send $475 toward equalizing fund to New York for Delegates’ Conference and include additional $200 expense allotment for Delegate attending Conference. (1982 November Assembly) That the treasurer provide the funds of $475 to WSO and at the time of the conference provide $200 to the Delegate. (November 1981) [back to list] Contributions to WSO: General WSO Contribution: Max S., Dist. 21 moved that $2,200 be donated to WSO (MAy 2003 Assembly) That SCWS contribute $5000 to WSO. (1996 November Assembly) To send all funds over $25,000 as of December 31, 1993 as a donation to World Service Al-Anon. (1993 May Assembly) That SCWS send $6,000 to WSO. (1990 May Assembly) Recommend that we contribute $3,000 of funds to WSO. (1990 February Committee) Funds to Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. in New York: SCWS send a donation to WSO in New York in the amount of $3,000. (1989 May Assembly, February Committee) Contribute $1500 to WSO, with no contributions to Southern California Intergroup Offices (relating to the expiration of Delegate term on 12/31/81). (1982 May Committee) To keep 75% of the present balance and contribute $1,500 to WSO and $160 to each of the 5 Intergroups. (November 1981) That the treasurer provide the funds of $475 to WSO and at the time of the conference provide $200 to the Delegate. (November 1981) [back to list] Districts Add on a trial basis for three years, a new district (District 64) comprised of Group Representatives from Spanish-speaking meetings. (1991 May Assembly, February Committee) That District 15 and 18 be combined and called District 17. (1987 November Assembly, August Committee) Redistricting of District 39 to create a new District 40. (1985 May Assembly, February Committee) That District 10 be split and that a new District, District 11, be created with boundaries of Bridgeport on the north, the Sierras on the west, the mountains of Inyo Mono Valley on the east and Ridgecrest on the south. (1984 November Assembly, August Committee) That those groups in Ridgecrest, Independence and Lone Pine who choose may withdraw from District 10 to enter District 11, the southerly boundary of District 11 to be Red Mountain and the northerly boundary of District 10 to be the end of Forth Irwin. (1984 November Assembly, August Committee) Committee recommendation of 2/25/84 accepted (Agoura, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Simi Valley be included within District 12). (1984 February Committee) Recommend to the May Assembly meeting that redistricting of District 12 occur. (1984 February Committee) Certain meetings in Ventura County in four districts placed into one district; arrangements therefore approved. (1982 November Assembly) [back to list] Election Procedures November Election Procedures: That if after balloting a 2/3 majority has not been reached, that the choice be made by lot between the two high candidates. (1996 May Assembly) November Election Procedures: That election be decided by lot after three ballots. (1996 May Assembly) That one more (third) ballot for Delegate be taken, with the individual having the majority of votes being elected Delegate. (1984 November Assembly) All GRs eligible to vote (in order to vote at November Assembly meeting) be registered by 11/3/84. (1984 May Assembly, February Committee) DEFEATED: To expand those eligible for Treasurer to include Alternate District Reps and District treasurers. (1993 May Assembly) Handle the selection of Regional Trustee nominees in the same fashion as last time: resumés to the Delegate by 8/1/83, printed in the Bulletin and voted on at November Assembly meeting. (1983 May Assembly) [back to list] Financial Policies That the deposit on the translation equipment be raised from $100 to $500. (1998 February Committee, May Assembly) Recommend to the Assembly to maintain a prudent reserve of $25,000 and that this committee donate $6,000 to the WSO. (1996 August Committee) That the Board of Directors of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $2000 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings. Such expenditures to be reported to the Area at the next subsequent assembly. The authorization for such expenditures by the board be conducted by phone poll with the treasurer to keep a record of the votes on such poll. All expenditures over $2000 must be approved in advance by the assembly. (1994 November Assembly) That the treasurer of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $500 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings on his/her own recognizance. Such expenditures to be reported to the area at the next subsequent assembly. (1994 November Assembly) DEFEATED: To have two signatures on all checks over $200. (1993 May Assembly) DEFEATED: To have two signatures on all checks over $500. (1993 May Assembly) That total amount of monies be held in reserve. (1987 November Assembly, August Committee) To approve the Treasurers Report. (1986 November Assembly) Appeal letter be sent to all groups in SCWS Area. (1983 August Committee) That officers of the State Assembly should be empowered to disperse money for normal operating expenses at their discretion. (October, 1961) [back to list] Flyers/Fund Raising Items Southern California World Service not distribute flyers that carry the wording Al-Anon Family Groups except for AFG approved events (according to the World Service list of approved events). (1989 November Assembly) DEFEATED: That fund raising items from conventions, etc. not be sold at World Service Meetings. (1988 November Assembly) All Al-Anon only conventions may sell fund raising items at World Service Meetings before, after and during lunch. (1988 November Assembly, August Committee) Guidelines (SCWS) That translation guidelines be accepted as submitted with the addition that district functions do not need to provide deposit. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee) That Alateen guidelines be adopted as presented. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee, February Committee) That the Board of Directors of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $2000 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings. Such expenditures to be reported to the Area at the next subsequent assembly. The authorization for such expenditures by the board be conducted by phone poll with the treasurer to keep a record of the votes on such poll. All expenditures over $2000 must be approved in advance by the assembly. (1994 November Assembly) That the treasurer of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $500 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings on his/her own recognizance. Such expenditures to be reported to the area at the next subsequent assembly. (1994 November Assembly) That all prior Assembly-approved procedures of SCWS be approved, adopted, and incorporated by this reference as approved procedures for SCWS of AFG, Inc. (1994 November Assembly) DEFEATED: Tape record meeting to share with others that couldn’t attend. (1991 November Assembly) Acceptance of Committee’s 10/16/82 recommendation that the Handbook be used as it is written for guidelines in World Service. (1982 November Assembly) Various resolutions concerning 7/25/82 recommendation of the Ad Hod Structure/Guidelines Committee. (1982 November Assembly) DEFEATED: To follow the Handbook and have Chairman chair entire meeting. (1982 November Assembly) Recommend to the Assembly that the Handbook be used as it is written for guidelines in World Service. (1982 October Committee) Incorporation (See By-laws) [back to list] Longtimers’ Meeting That $500 be taken from the Oldtimers' Account and $500 be taken from the S.O.S. account, for a total of $1,000 to be sent as a contribution from SCWS to WSO. (1984 November Assembly) That $1,000 be transferred from the Oldtimers' Account to the General Fund. (1984 November Assembly) An Oldtimers' Meeting be held every two years. (1982 November Assembly) $809.80 be set aside and allocated toward use for the 1984 Oldtimers’ Meeting. (1982 November Assembly) [back to list] Meetings That discussion of November 1999 Assembly dates be placed on November agenda a only if necessary. (1998 August Committee) That reports from Officers and Coordinators not exceed thirty minutes. Motion died as there was no second. (1996 August Committee) That SCWS move meetings to the Fullerton Senior Citizen’s Facility. (1996 May Assembly) That due to time constraints, all reports be suspended. (1996 May Assembly) To recommend to continue to rent this building for meetings. (1986 February Committee) For 30-minute lunch. (1985 May Assembly, August Committee) Next Committee meeting to be 2/23/85. (1984 August Committee) Committee meetings to be held in Long Beach and not moved around. (1984 February Committee) Move the location of the May and November Assembly meetings from Maywood. (1983 May Assembly, February Committee) Committee to decide where to move. (1983 May Assembly) Commencing in 1983, schedule two all-day Committee meetings held on the third Saturday of each February and August. (May Committee 1982) To have DRs submit a written report for the Bulletin, rather than giving them at meetings. (1973) To move DR meeting to March to keep February open for the “Workshop.” (1972) Set minimum of four “Committeemen” meetings per year. [This term was later changed to “District Representatives” (DRs).] (1966) To approve the minutes as printed in the Bulletin rather than read them at meetings. (1968) [back to list] Miscellaneous Issues That SCWS and WSC review the taped library of pamphlets for appropriateness. (1998 February Committee) That SCWS Challenge Northern California Area for new Forum subscriptions. (1997 May Assembly) That if the AA H&I Conference be held on the third Saturday of May, SCWS could, at the discretion of SCWS Institutions Coordinator and the SCWS Board, decline to participate. (1996 May Assembly) That we adopt the WSC Theme for our area. (1994 November Assembly) DEFEATED: Tape record meeting to share with others that couldn’t attend. (1991 November Assembly) Hearing Impaired Pilot Program in Los Angeles beginning May 1989. We will watch this Pilot Program, discuss it and take the hearing impaired issue to the World Service Conference in April ‘89. (1989 February Committee) Recommend to the November Assembly meeting for a reaffirmation of the position, if not the date, of the Florida Area letter and SCWS position stated. (1983 August Committee) That a library of World Service be established, and that the Southern California Intergroup would permit use of their office. (1964) Officers and Coordinators DEFEATED: That the Forum Coordinator position be resubmitted with discussion. (1998 February Committee) That Forum Coordinator position remain in possession of Alternate Delegate. (1997 November Assembly, August Committee) That Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Sponsor Coordinator and that Assistant Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Coordinator. (1994 November Assembly) That SCWS have a CPC Coordinator added to the SCWS Committee. (1990 November Assembly, August Committee) Each Committee Officer/Coordinator, before expiration of his/her term, give written synopsis of past duties, responsibilities, functions, etc. to the corresponding incoming Committee Officer/Coordinator. (1982 October Committee) That Southern California Area elect one Chairman and one Delegate. (November 1981) To vary from World Service Handbook and elect Secretary and Treasurer by a simple majority rather than 2/3. (1972) To continue to combine offices of Delegate and Chairman, and that runner-up would be Alternate Delegate. (1969) To have Assembly Officers appoint committees. (1966) To have a corresponding secretary as well as the Records Secretary, to be appointed. (1965) That the offices of Delegate and Chairman be combined. (No explanation as to the reason.) (October, 1961) Helen B. was the first Delegate, and Al S. was the first Chairman. (1960) PRAASA $500 for PRASSA Committee start-up funds. (1992 November Assembly) Committee decided that SCWS will send the Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman and the immediate Past Delegate and in addition send 3 to 5 Officers and/or Coordinators each year to PRAASA, the number depending on the location of PRAASA and that all these names be put in the hat excluding only those have have gone to PRAASA during the current three-year term thus enabling all Officers and/or Coordinators to attend PRAASA at least once during the current term. (1989 May Assembly) Committee decided to send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman, Past Delegate and 3 to 5 Officers and/or Coordinators depending on location and it will be those who have not gone during the current three-year term. They will be chosen by drawing of the names. (1989 February Committee) Recommend that the Committee decides who goes to PRAASA in the future. (1988 November Assembly, 1989 February Committee) Recommend participation in PRAASA. (1987 November Assembly, August Committee) PRAASA participation. (1986 November Assembly, August Committee) Send to PRAASA 2/26-3/2/86 number of Coordinators as finances permit. (1985 November Assembly) That SCWS not participate in the ‘85 Pacific Regional Meeting due to the distance involved, the expense that would be incurred and the closeness of the meeting date to that of the Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting. (1984 November Assembly) Contribute to next Pacific Regional Committee sum enabling its initial fund to be in the sum of $500. (1984 February Committee) Send representation to Pacific Regional in San Diego. (1983 November Assembly) Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Past Delegate and Chairman to Pacific Regional in San Diego. (1983 November Assembly, August Committee) Place the names of the committee officers available to attend the March 1983, Pacific Regional Assembly in a hat and draw one name (in place of the Chairman, who cannot attend). (1983 February Committee) If invited, participate in the AA Pacific Regional and send Delegate. (1983 ) If invited to participate in Pacific Regional, send Delegate and Chairman. (1982 November Assembly) Regional Service Seminar Give $1500 to Regional Service Seminar (RSS) Committee for start-up expenses. (1991 May Assembly) Recommend to Assembly to approve budget for Regional Service Seminar. (1991 February Committee) Southern California World Service proceeds with checking into bids for a 1991 Regional Service Seminar. (1989 November Assembly, August Committee) That all officers and coordinators from SCWS be allowed to attend the Southwest Regional Service Seminar in Salt Lake City, November 11-13, 1988. (1988 May Assembly, February Committee) That we participate as fully as possible at the Southwest Regional Service Seminar and send as many officers as feasable as finances will permit at the time. Decision to be made by the Officers/Coordinators Board Meeting. (1985 May Assembly, February Committee) [back to list] Regional Trustee That Pat R.’s nomination for Regional Trustee be by acclamation. (1995 November Assembly) Bob Lahann named a Southwest Regional Trustee Candidate. Pat Roche named Alternate Southwest Regional Trustee Candidate. (1989 November Assembly) Regional Trustee Candidate. Bernie Eskey declined. Pat Roche nominated but not present. (1986 November Assembly) DEFEATED: For special Assembly for a Trustee Candidate. (1986 November Assembly) Bob Lahann nominated as our Area’s Southwest Regional Trustee. (1983 November Assembly) [back to list] Reimbursements: Delegate DEFEATED: That the assembly to reconsider the decision to send the Delegate to the 1998 Al-Anon International Convention. (1998 February Committee) That SCWS Delegate be sent to the Al-Anon International Convention in Salt Lake City in 1998. (Expenses to include registration fee, airline, hotel for July 2-4 and $30 a day meal expense.) (1997 November Assembly) That our Delegate be sent to the 1995 International Convention. Covered expenses to include registration, mileage, meals, and lodging. (1994 November Assembly) SCWS pays for our Delegate’s expenses at the International Convention in Seattle, 1990. (1989 November Assembly) SCWS increase the fund we give our Delegate to the World Service Conference from $200 to $350 (1989 November Assembly) Delegates’ expenses $250 [for World Service Conference]. (1985 November Assembly) To send the Delegate to Montreal [AA International Convention with Al-Anon Participation]. (1985 May Assembly) That $200 be allotted to the SCWS Delegate as additional expenses in attending the ‘85 Conference. (1984 November Assembly) Allot additional $200 for additional expenses for Delegate at Conference. (1983 November Assembly) Send at least Delegate to Southwest Regional Delegates meeting in March, 1984. (1983 August Committee) If invited, participate in the AA Pacific Regional and send Delegate. (1983 August Committee) Reimbursements: Officers/Coordinators: That all officers and coordinators from SCWS be allowed to attend the Southwest Regional Service Seminar in Salt Lake City, November 11-13, 1988. (1988 May Assembly, February Committee) To participate in Southwest Regional Delegates Conference by Officers. (1987 November Assembly, August Committee) Approval for Regional Delegates Conference. Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Past Delegate and Chairman to attend. (1986 November Assembly, August Committee) To cover the expenses for Past Delegate to SW Regional Delegates Conference. (1986 May Assembly) Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman to Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting at Hawaii, 2/28-3/2/86 (funds permitting). (1985 November Assembly) That we participate as fully as possible at the Southwest Regional Service Seminar and send as many officers as feasable as finances will permit at the time. Decision to be made by the Officers/Coordinators Board Meeting. (1985 May Assembly, February Committee) That SCWS send to the ‘85 Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting its Delegate, Past Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman. (1984 November Assembly) Send Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting in March 1984. (1983 November Assembly) Also send Chairman to March 1984 Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting. (1983 November Assembly) Place the names of the committee officers available to attend the March 1983, Pacific Regional Assembly in a hat and draw one name (in place of the Chairman, who cannot attend). (1983 February Committee) If invited to participate in Pacific Regional, send Delegate and Chairman. (1982 November Assembly) Send Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate to 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting in Salt Lake City. (1982 November Assembly) Provide Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate, for said 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting, maximum sum of $500 each for expenses, all unused funds to be returned to SCWS. (1982 November Assembly) Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman to the Southwest Regional Seminar Meeting in Phoenix (Nov. 12-14, 1982), paying to each the registration cost of $70 ( which includes lodging and a meal each day) and traveling expenses. (May Assembly 1982) Recommend to the Assembly to reimburse the expenses of the Delegate, Alternate Delegate and immediate Past Delegate to the Southwest Regional Assembly in March, 1982 in Las Vegas. (November 1981) Reimbursements: GRs/DRs/Committee Members That SCWS change the amount of hotel reimbursement to $50 per night and leave mileage requirement at 100 miles (one way). (1998 November Assembly, August Committee) Raise the overnight allowance for GRs and Committee Members from $15 to $25 for those that travel more than 100 miles one way. (1988 May Assembly) Raise $15 to $25 per night per person to voting members toward lodging concerning service travel expenses for SCWS Meetings. (1988 February Committee) $15 per night per person to voting members toward lodging concerning service travel expenses for SCWS meetings is the maximum allowed to those traveling in a 100-mile radius, making it a 200-mile round trip. (May Assembly 1982) Committee’s prior resolution authorizing $30 a night per person to Committee members toward lodging for service travel expenses for SCWS meetings is rescinded; $15 a night per person to Committee members toward lodging concerning service travel expenses for SCWS meetings is the maximum allowed to those eligible. To be eligible, distance traveled must be in a 100-mile radius, making it a 200-mile round trip. (May Committee 1982) That all DRs and voting committee members will be reimbursed $30 for one night’s lodging if traveling over 100 miles round trip. (November 1981) To reimburse Committeemen the same as GRs (5 cents per mile beyond 50 mile radius. (1969) Pay Group Representative expenses beyond fifty miles of the Assembly meeting. (1964) [back to list] SOS Workshop To reserve building for January 1988 SOS. (1987 May Assembly, February Committee) For SOS to be January 18, 1986. (1985 May Assembly) Remit $100 to Fullerton Senior Citizens Multi-Service Center to reserve tentative date for ‘85 S.O.S., a date in either late January or late March. (1984 August Committee) 1984 S.O.S. to be held in January. (1983 May Assembly) 1983 S.O.S. be held on March 26. (1982 November Assembly, October Committee) To “go-ahead” with Al-Anon Convention (later S.O.S.) and suggested that food functions not be highlighted. (1974) To move DR meeting to March to keep February open for the “Workshop.” (1972) [back to list] Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting That SCWS cover extra night of hotel expenses for SWRDM. (1997 May Assembly, February Committee) That SCWS raise contribution to SWRDM to $60. (1997 May Assembly) Southern California World Service proceeds with checking into bids for a 1991 Regional Service Seminar. (1989 November Assembly) Approval for Regional Delegates Conference. Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Past Delegate and Chairman to attend. (1986 November Assembly, August Committee) To cover the expenses for Past Delegate to SW Regional Delegates Conference. (1986 May Assembly) Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman to Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting at Hawaii, 2/28-3/2/86 (funds permitting). (1985 November Assembly) That SCWS send to the ‘85 Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting its Delegate, Past Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman. (1984 November Assembly) Send Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting in March 1984. (1983 November Assembly) Also send Chairman to March 1984 Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting. (1983 November Assembly) Send Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate to 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates’ Meeting in Salt Lake City. (1982 November Assembly) Provide Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate, for said 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting, maximum sum of $500 each for expenses, all unused funds to be returned to SCWS. (1982 November Assembly) Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman to the Southwest Regional Seminar Meeting in Phoenix (Nov. 12-14, 1982), paying to each the registration cost of $70 ( which includes lodging and a meal each day) and traveling expenses. (May Assembly 1982) Recommend to the Assembly to reimburse the expenses of the Delegate, Alternate Delegate and immediate Past Delegate to the Southwest Regional Assembly in March, 1982 in Las Vegas. (November 1981) [back to list] Spanish Services That SCWS purchase 4-channel translation transmitter and 13 receivers at a cost of $1,864 plus tax. (1996 November Assembly, August Committee) That our Delegate request at the next World Service Conference that Spanish translations of the Forum be made available by the WSO. (1997 November Assembly, August Committee) Add on a trial basis for three years, a new district (District 64) comprised of Group Representatives from Spanish-speaking meetings. (1991 May Assembly, February Committee) To form a committee to make contact with Spanish groups. (1985 August Committee) [back to list] State Convention Remaining funds in State Al-Anon Convention be divided equally between Northern and Southern California Al-Anon Assemblies. (1993 May Assembly) That SCWS participate in the next Al-Anon State Convention. (1990 May Assembly) That SCWS recommend to Al-Anon State Convention Planning Committee that the Al-Anon State Convention be every two years rather than every three years. (1990 May Assembly) Expenses for the State Convention Committee (Southern California Members) be covered as this Committee is sponsored by SCWS and amend including 20 cents a mile, $25 lodging for planning meetings only. (1988 November Assembly, August Committee) Guidelines for the Al-Anon State Convention presented by Joyce Armour. (1988 February Committee) To have North and South Conference every three years starting 1989. (1987 May Assembly, February Committee) Recommend to have North and South Conference every two years starting 1988. (1986 November Assembly) Delegate to appoint the Chairman from Southern California for the Northern and Southern Conference each year. (1985 May Assembly) To make the “Start-Up Fund” for $1,000 for this year. (1985 May Assembly, February Committee) That SCWS proceed with plans for a convention with NCWS. (1984 November Assembly, August Committee) [back to list] Translation Equipment That translation guidelines be accepted as submitted with the addition that district functions do not need to provide deposit. (1999 November Assembly, August Committee) That the deposit on the translation equipment be raised from $100 to $500. (1998 February Committee, May Assembly) That SCWS purchase 4-channel translation transmitter and 13 receivers at a cost of $1,864 plus tax. (1996 November Assembly, August Committee) June De La Rosa, Spanish Services, presented Translation Equipment Contract. (1988 May Assembly, February Committee) Purchase of translator equipment. (1987 November Assembly, August Committee) [back to list] Voice/Vote That full Assembly have voice as per page 125, #4 of the SCWS Service Manual. Motion amended as follows: That Delegate, Officers, Coordinators, District Representatives and Group Representatives have voice at the Assembly. (1996 November Assembly) Recommend to the Assembly to reaffirm that the members of the Assembly (GRs, DRs, Officers, Coordinators, Past Delegates, Intergroup Liaisons and designated Convention Chairpersons) have voice at the Assembly. Only GRs vote. (1996 August Committee) That Southern California Past Delegates be given voice at the Committee Meetings and Assemblies. Amended motion to read: Any Past Delegate or Trustee to be given voice at the Committee Meetings and Assemblies. (1996 May Assembly) Group Rep may have a voice at SCWS Committee meetings if their District Rep or Alternate DR are not present. (1992 November Assembly) Recommend that only voting members have a voice at World Service Meetings. (1988 November Assembly) Recommend that we follow our policy manual, Al-Anon and Alateen Groups at Work (pages 14-16) to determine who has voice at World Service Meetings. (1988 August Committee). [back to list]
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