Author: Jim R.

  • SMR Business Meeting December 2024

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  • Motion 24-15: The Language around ‘Training’

    The Motion has not been adopted The motion received 30% approval. There were 32 votes in total – 9 yes; 21 no; 2 no opinion. Only 7 members thought that the proposal should be discussed at a ‘town hall’ forum. The proposal raised consciousness around word choice and the power of language. This proposal is…

  • Motion 24-14: A Revised ‘Feelings’ Slide

    The Motion has been Adopted The motion received 87% approval. There were 31 votes – Yes: 27, No: 4 A working group to explore the content and layout of an updated Feelings slide will be able to convene. All interested members are invited to participate. This proposal is being offered by Cat. Issue: I move…

  • Motion 24-13: A New Set of Meditation Slides

    The Motion has been Adopted –To submit your slide please use this link Slide submission until February 20th, 2025 The motion received 92% approval. There were 28 votes. 3 members had no opinion. Of the remaining 25 votes – Yes: 23, No: 2 We will repeat the process that was used originally – calling for…

  • Submit a Proposal

    An inspired proposal for change, for innovation or for something new begins with this simple submission form.  You or another Member may have an idea to improve our meeting or enrich the fellowship. Or an SMR Committee, in the course of their work may be inspired to suggest some change. Or a motion may arise…

  • PROPOSALS – Submission Form

    An inspired proposal for change, for innovation or for something new begins with this simple submission form.  You or another Member may have an idea to improve our meeting or enrich the fellowship. Or an SMR Committee, in the course of their work may be inspired to suggest some change. Or a motion may arise…

  • Motion 24-12: A Position Against WSO Listing of Hetero-only Meetings

    The Motion was NOT Adopted. The motion received 50% in favor. There were 22 votes. Yes: 11; No: 11. As to a Town Hall discussion on the subject, 22 members voted. 9 members responded yes, and 13 responded no. There will not be a discussion on the matter. Thank you to everyone who participated in…

  • Service Support

    The Suggested Commitment to Service from the BRB page 601 of the ACA Fellowship Text:  “I perform service so that my program will be available for myself, and through those efforts, others may benefit. I will perform service and practice my recovery by: 1. Affirming that the true power of our program rests in the…

  • Motion 24 – 9: On Curtailing Obscenities in Our Chat

    This Motion DID NOT PASS. The final vote was 52% in favor. [24 Yes / 22 No] Members were not in favor of having a Town Hall to discuss the issue. [20 Yes / 23 No] This motion is being recommended by Liz S Issue: I move that we have a policy of no obscenities…

  • Motion 24-3: DRAFT: Business Meeting Procedures

    The Motion was NOT Adopted. There were 14 votes. Those in favor: 4; Those opposed: 10; Those with no opinion: 0. The motion received 29% in favor. As to a Town Hall discussion, 13 members voted. 7 said yes, 6 said no. While that may not actually meet the 50%+1 threshold for having a Town…

  • Motion 24-2: The SMR Proposal Process

    The Motion was Adopted. There were 20 votes. Those in favor: 20; Those opposed: 0; Those with no opinion: 0. The motion received 100% in favor. As to a Town Hall discussion, 18 members voted. 11 said yes, 7 said no. While that measures 61% in favor, a Town Hall discussion is presently only held…

  • OUR PROPOSAL PROCESS

    The SMR Proposal Process March 2024 Overview At the January 2024 monthly business meeting of the Strengthening My Recovery (SMR) ACA group, a motion was passed to utilize online polling as a way to determine the group conscience around a business proposal. The goal was to offer an opportunity to participate to a larger portion…

  • Motion 24-1: Changing the Business Meeting from Mondays to Sundays

    This measure passed. There were 37 votes with 26 people voting Yes, I agree. The form below was used for voting from March 21st to April 4th, 2024 Original Motion Motion 24 – 1: Changing the Business Meeting from Mondays to Sundays This motion is being recommended by the Business Meeting Study Group.  Issue:  We make the…

  • Treasurer’s Report March 2023

    https://staging.acamorning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SMR-Treasurers-Report-Mar-23.pdf