July 9 – 11, 2010
Friday
The opening started at 7:00 p.m.
There is now a new way of taking roll call. Unfortunately it was not in place for the opening, so they had the reps stand up and count off.
The Serenity Prayer was said and then the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions and For to Day were read.
Welcoming of new intergroup from Aruba, Visitors, and New Green Dots was given.
Joel had resigned as Secretary and Jane C. was appointed for to the position until election could take place at the Assembly.
Demonstration of Web Site & how to use it was given. It was recommended that reps bring laptops to use instead of paper.
Assembly convened for the night.
I attended the welcome and skit by COLA. It was excellent. Mimi & and the whole group did a great job. Everyone loved it.
Presentation and discussion: Without the Steps OA is just another diet & calories club.
Three speakers gave there stories and then floor was opened for sharing.
Saturday
Call to Order at 8:30 a.m.
Serenity Prayer was said by all. Then readings of 12 Concepts, Voices of Recovery,
Credentials were verified at the door as we came into the room. It was better today.
Adoption of rules was done.
New business templates were voted on and passed.
Introduction of Parliamentarian & short parliamentary lesson was given.
Reports were read.
Trustee reported that the CBC shows 7 states in Region 8 are in the top 10 most obese states. Louisiana is #4.
Break was called.
Credentials verified after return from break.
Motions were:
Bylaws Motion: Region 8 Trustee Vacancy passed.
Motion: Move to amend Soar 8 Policy & procedure Manual page 12-1 to 12-6 & 15-1 passed.
Motion: Move to delineate the purpose, describe the duties of Unit in Diversity Committee and to incorporate a Young People’s Sub-Committee was passed.
Motion: Move to amend 2.2 Financial Policies, #10 passed
Motion: To remove P&P Section 15 and replace it was withdrawn.
Assembly convened for Lunch
After lunch Assembly came together for committee meetings. IGOR Committee is still working on getting IG sponsors for Intergroups. As well as trying to get unaffiliated groups to affiliate with Region. Chair is going to see about getting a list from the Secretary so that Intergroups close to the next Assembly can be contacted to see if they need funding to get a rep to the Assembly.
Credentials were again verified after the committee meetings for voting.
Election for interim secretary was taken. There were three different votes take to get a majority for secretary position until November where election will be held for both Secretary and Vice-Chair positions.
WSO Delegates were nominated. There were around 10.
Memphis Convention Report was given.
Nashville will host the Convention & Assembly next July.
Emergency Motion: Motion was made to move Web Manager to Technology/Web Site Committee. It passed.
Emergency Override Motion was made by the Ways & Means Committee for $154088 for sweet shirts they had bought. All sold but one.
Assembly adjourned.
Amy R.
COLA Rep