Proposed by John J
Issue:
I move that SMR Business be conducted in the Main Room instead of a Breakout Room. On a scheduled Business Meeting day, the after-meeting would be accommodated in a break-out room.
Background:
Positive features of conducting business in the main room:
- Possibly a broader group conscience, given more participation
- Focus on the importance of ‘service’ to keep the group healthy
- Generally occurs only once a month
- Importance of members participating and being informed
Reference:
Sustaining the Third Legacy of ACA: Concepts of Service
Comments will be open until October 17th
12 thoughts on “Motion 25-8: Conduct SMR Business in the Main Room”
I like the idea of holding the business meeting in the main room rather than a break-out room, and moving the after-meeting to the breakout room. If the business meeting is to occur after the regular meeting. However, I favor holding the business meeting during the 7:30 time slot rather than having a regular meeting and moving the regular meeting to a break-out room.
I like this idea. I think I would not feel so exposed and like I should vocally participate as I would in a smaller group where I would have obviously volunteered to be part of the business decisions. It will give me an opportunity to observe healthy discussions and processes. I also think that being present at the business meeting will help me feel more like part of the group and more connected to others in the group. Being there will also aid my recovery by giving me a practice ground for applying my new ways of behaving in a “step up” or a “step out” into the real world from the recovery meeting format.
While both the Parking Lot (after meeting) and the Business Meeting are important and run simultaneously, I support the Business Meeting taking the main room. This might increase attendance at the Business meeting. Also, without the Business Meeting, there would be no SMR Meeting and certainly no After Meeting. We need to stress the importance of the work that is done behind the scenes to keep this amazing meeting running.
Appears to be workable and I have no strong opinion. Thank you.
I like the idea of this for improved attendance and participation. Also this gives the “parking lot” a place to be as well in a breakout room.
I support this idea.
Apologies (my note above asking for more clarity) … I didn’t see the bottom of this, and I also noticed that this proposal and 25-7 are similar. Pls see my feedback on Jim’s proposal. They speak to both.
Basically, having the business mtg on the 15th in the main room in place of the regular 7:30am SMR meeting.
I agree for the reasons stated.
I don’t have clarification on what this is. What exactly are we talking about about here?
CAn you make the motion more clear before this goes to a vote? What’s the background, etc?
Yes. This is important.
sounds like a good idea. Certainly worth a try. Let’s see how it works!
Yes. The business meeting is the heart of service. The structure that supports our meeting and all our other activities was generated by group conscience at the monthly business meeting. Anything that keeps it front and center and gives the best opportunity for attendance is worthy of consideration.
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