Proposed by both John J and Crissy
Issue:
I would like to propose that, on a 3-month trial-basis, the business meeting be held once a month on the 15th during the regular meeting time, 7:30 to 8:30 Eastern Standard Time, ending at 8:30. After 3 months we could affirm our decision.
Background:
Currently many people are constrained to leave the business meeting or not attend at all. This trial-basis proposal would allow for greater member participation and and provide an opportunity for an after-meeting if desired, or allow rescheduling the regular meeting to begin at 8:30. This format change would be instituted for no more than 12 days a year.
5 thoughts on “Motion 26-1: The Business Meeting Held During the Regular Meeting Time”
I think holding the meeting at the time suggested might allow more of those who are shy, those who might be considering serving, or those who are just curious about the service structure of our SMR meeting to attend and participate. I feel that having to move to a breakout room or stay an additional 45 minutes to an hour after the regular meeting to participate in a business meeting can come across as an added burden rather than a positive opportunity to contribute.
What if a newcomer were to up for their first meeting on the 15th of the month? I’ve tried to attend the business meeting several times and found it long-winded and challenging, and made a decision that it is not a good fit for me at this time. I do want to serve the meeting in some capacity, but not by attending the business meeting yet, it may be that I need to make more progress in my recovery first.
were to show up, I mean.
I’d prefer to keep the regular meeting at the 7:30 time and not shift it to accommodate the business meeting. I think keeping the regular meeting reliably at the same time and place every day is important.
If I heard this correctly during an after-meeting: one person is carrying a larger share of the service responsibilities for this meeting. Maybe having the business meeting shifted to 7:30 might offer more opportunities for others to become involved in service: Concept 4 boils down to this: participation is the key to harmony.