 | Pending | Passed | Failed |
Below is a chronoligcal listing of all failed motions since the first Area 92 Assembly in 1995.
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1995 Assembly, Silverdale, Washington
| F95.1 |
That the only business to be conducted by the new east side area is to elect a delegate until the home groups determine how the new area is to be structured. |
| F95.2 |
All appointed officers be elected. |
| F95.3 |
All appointed officers be given full right of participation. |
| F95.4 |
All appointed officers be given full right of participation at Area 92 Assemblies. |
| F95.5 |
Reimburse elected officers and appointed chairpersons actual gas expenses. |
| F95.6 |
That the newsletter be funded at actual cost. |
| F95.7 |
That the Washington Area 92 Assembly be held the last weekend of September each year. |
| F95.8 |
That the Washington Area 92 Assembly be held on one of the last three weekends of October each year. |
| F95.9 |
That the new Area 92 elected Delegate and Officers be elected for a one year term to begin January 1996. |
| F95.10 |
That the statement "I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible." be added to the bottom of the pamphlet available from Alcoholics Anonymous (Order #P28) titled The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. |
| F95.11 |
That the name of the new Area 92 be:
- Columbia River Basin Area
- Interior Northwest Area
- Inland Northwest Area
- Washington Interior Area
- Northwest Inter-Mountain Area
- Eastern Washington Area
- Eastern Washington International Area
- Inland Pacific Northwest Area
- Eastern Washington & Columbia River Basin Area
- Eastern Washington & Rocky Mountain Area
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1996 Assembly, Yakima, Washington
| F96.1 |
That the Local Committee Member (LCM), as described on page S52 of the Service Manual, be added to the area service structure in the Area Handbook, and that the LCMs be voting members of the Area Committee. |
| F96.2 |
That the Washington State East Area reimburse the Alt-Delegate for travel, lodging and meals to PRASSA and THE FORUM. |
| F96.3 |
That Washington State East Area 92 create an appointed service position for Registrar. |
| F96.4 |
That the Washington State East Area 92 fund the Regional Trustee to the Area election Assemblies for food, travel and lodging. |
| F96.5 |
We move that the name of Area 92, now known as Washington State East Area be changed to something more inclusive and descriptive. To be specific: Pacific Intermountain Area. |
| F96.6 |
To allow Newsletter subscriptions to be solicited from the fellowship and routed directly to Washington State East Area Newsletter, and that the credit line remain intact until such funds are raised to abolish the current credit line. |
| F96.7 |
That all elected and appointed area officers be allowed to complete their reports in full and that the three minute time limit be eliminated for these officers only. |
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1997 Assembly, Libby, Montana
| F97.1 |
Move that the Washington State East Area lease all necessary computer equipment for its trusted servants when needed, in the spirit of Tradition 6. |
| F97.2 |
Move that Washington State East Area 92 make available a maximum of three (3) computer systems, only if needed for area officers and funds are available, not to exceed a cost of $1000.00 per system. Each to include hardware, software and printer. Recognizing that there might be maintenance, cleaning and inexpensive upgrades, each system shall have an annual budget of $250. To be used only if needed. |
| F97.3 |
Move that, effective January 1, 1998, the content of the Washington State East Handbook remain unchanged except by vote of the GSRs of Area 92 at the Area Assembly. |
| F97.4 |
Move that the Washington State East Area 92 Newsletter credit line be eliminated, an that the newsletter printing, postage and supplies be fully funded by the Area 92 treasury in the following manner:11/2/98 7:23:19 PM
Funding be based on the prior years actual cost, plus ten percent (for increased expenses and number of copies). This amount should be broken down to a monthly expense and submitted directly to the news editors account. At the year end a complete and accurate accounting of the cost will be turned over to the Area 92 treasurer for the following years budget to be based on. Also, any and all remaining monies will be turned over to the Area 92 treasury and a new allocation would start for the next year. |
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1998 Assembly, Ellensburg, Washington
| F98.1 |
The Area 92 Appointed Officers be given full "Right of Participation" as is defined in Concept IV, in Area Quarterlies & Assemblies. Moved by Mike Mc., seconded by District 2. |
| F98.2 |
At all Area Quarterlies, GSRs in attendance be granted voting privileges as defined in Concept IV. Moved by Hilltoppers Group (District 4), seconded by District 3. |
| F98.3 |
That Area 92 Quarterlies be held the 2nd weekend of January, April and July each year, starting in the year 2000. Moved by Clarkston Round Table (District 7), seconded by District 16.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F98.4 |
To ensure timely changes of GSR's addresses and meetings, Area 92 report all changes to GSO by E-Mail and a hard copy be mailed to GSO with a notation of E-Mail time and date. Moved by District 1, seconded by District 20.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F98.5 |
Area 92 should purchase meeting schedules from each of the twenty (20) Districts and have these schedules available at each of the Quarterly and Area assemblies for purchase. Moved by District 13, seconded by District 2.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F98.6 |
Communication from the Area Delegate be made via the Washington State East Area newsletter. This will cut down communication expenses for our Area delegate. Moved by There Is A Solution Group (District 4), seconded by District 2.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
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1999 Assembly, Spokane, Washington
| F99.1 |
Voting on floor motions presented at Area Assemblies should only address whether to include them in a subsequent Assembly agenda. Assembly floor motions should not be passed or failed without time for consideration by the groups in Area 92. – Moved by District 4 & Seconded by District 17 at the January Quarterly |
| F99.2 |
Area 92 fund panel 50 Delegate to 2000 International (Convention) in Minneapolis, and to fund actual expensed. – Moved by District 13 & Seconded by District 3 at the January Quarterly |
| F99.3 |
Area 92 send $1,000 annually to the General Service Office to help defray the cost of the Delegate's attendance at the General Service Conference. – Moved by Ginger R-B, Area 92 Delegate, & Seconded by District 9 at the April Quarterly |
| F99.4 |
The Area 92 Committee formulate a policy on dispersal of funds that are in excess of expenses Area 92 Quarterlies and Assemblies. – Moved by District 1, seconded by District 12.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F99.5 |
The translation equipment be made the responsibility of the Chairperson to ensure it's availability. – Moved by District 4, seconded by District 2.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
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2000 Assembly, Wenatchee, Washington
| F00.1 |
This Motion is presented with five options to give the fellowship control over what the Area 92 Web Site might contain. If the motion carries, each option may be considered independently.
We (the ad hoc committee) move that Area 92 create a basic Web Site, to include Area 92 service information, with a link to GSO for reference. Said site to be overseen by a fully funded Appointed Committee Chair and will be governed by the attached guidelines.
| Option 1 |
We recommend that the Site also include Area 92, District and Central Office/Intergroup service information. |
| Option 2 |
We recommend that the Site also include external service information as it pertains to Area 92. (PRAASA, PNWC, Regional Forms, etc.) |
| Option 3 |
We recommend that the Site also include Area 92 fellowship activities. (Speaker Meetings, Roundups, Picnics, Dances, etc.) |
| Option 4 |
We recommend that the Site also include the Area Handbook. |
| Option 5 |
We recommend that the Site also include current motions, approved by the Area Committee, with background information. |
– Moved by the Area Ad Hoc Website Committee & seconded by District 4 at the April Quarterly |
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| F00.2 |
Area 92 rescinds the vote of all Appointed Officers at the Area 92 Quarterly meetings of AA. We move that the resolution or motion adopted at the October 1999 Area 92 Assembly which reads Area 92 Appointed Officers be given Full Right of Participation as defined in concept lV in Area 92 Quarterlies be changed to read that: Area 92 Appointed Officers be given the full right of participation as defined in Concept lV at Area 92 annual Assemblies Only. Moved by District 9, seconded by District 19.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
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2001 Assembly, Nelson, British Columbia
| F01.1 |
This Motion is presented with five options to give the fellowship control over what the Area 92 Web Site might contain. If the motion carries, each option may be considered independently.
We (the Wednesday Night Big Book Study, District 8) move that Area 92 create a basic Web Site, to include Area 92 service information, with a link to GSO for reference. Said site to be overseen by a fully funded Appointed Committee Chair and will be governed by the attached guidelines.
| Option 1 |
We recommend that the Site also include Area 92, District and Central Office/Intergroup service information. |
| Option 2 |
We recommend that the Site also include external service information as it pertains to Area 92. (PRAASA, PNWC, Regional Forms, etc.) |
| Option 3 |
We recommend that the Site also include Area 92 fellowship activities. (Speaker Meetings, Roundups, Picnics, Dances, etc.) |
| Option 4 |
We recommend that the Site also include the Area Handbook. |
| Option 5 |
We recommend that the Site also include current motions, approved by the Area Committee, with background information. |
– Moved by the Wednesday Night Big Book Study, District 8, & Seconded by District 6 at the January 2001 Quarterly. |
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| F01.2 |
District 8 proposes that the GSR's be able to vote at Area 92 Quarterlies. – Moved by District 8 & Seconded by District 10 at the April 2001 Quarterly. |
| F01.3 |
Move that the motion 00.1, that was approved by the 2000 assembly on the service manual be re-submitted by the Delegate. (To reinstate pages numbered S7 S43 of the 1998-1999 edition of the Service Manual, in tact and in sequence, to the front of the 2002 and subsequent years editions of the AA Service Manual.) – Moved by District 9 & Seconded by District 13 at the July 2001 Quarterly. |
| F01.4 |
The Area Treasurer and the Finance Committee shall calculate a Projected Annual Area Budget, compiled from the expenditures of the last two years, divided by 2, and profect the expenses of the Area for the next fiscal year. This Budget will show a working or prudent reserve in accordance with the Area Handbook, section 97.5.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F01.5 |
The immediate Area 92 past Delegate be asked to serve on a standing committee for the next rotation.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F01.6 |
Area 92 Past Delegates attending Quarterlies and Area Assemblies be given a vote.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
| F01.7 |
That the Finance Committee be allowed the opportunity to review any motion relating to money so that they can inform the Assembly of the financial impact.(Assembly Floor Motion) |
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W.S.E.A. 92 April Pre-Conference Assembly Richland, WA. April 8-10, 2005
| 1. |
Move that WSEA92 change its procedure for processing motions in the following manner, throughout the remainder of the 5 year period of motion #2003. |
| 2. |
To have all motions processed at our two Assemblies only, eliminating the quarterly system of processing motions. Our two Area Committee meetings (quarterlies) will no longer process motions. A motion will take 6 months to process and will go from Assembly to Assembly, giving the home group plenty of time to discuss and get background for each motion. However, the Assembly may, with a substantial unanimity vote, decide to pass or fail a motion at an assembly if the body found it necessary. OCTOBER FALL ASSEMBLY: motions from April Spring Assembly would be voted on. New motions presented and passed on to the April Spring Assembly. This motion came from the October 2004 Assembly. It FAILED |
| 3. |
Move that we eliminate the roll call procedure for the election of our conference Delegate and Alternate Delegate and adopt the following qualifications to serve as Area 92 Delegate. Before balloting starts; the chair shall ask all those in the body who meet the suggested qualifications to stand; the chair will then ask that of these members with the time and energy available and willingness to serve to please remain standing; the A.A. members still standing will be the roster for the election. Each individual's name (suggest full names) and district shall be read aloud and written on the board. The election will begin using the 3rd legacy procedure. Nominations will not be accepted from the floor. The qualifications will be the same for the Alternate Delegate. Suggested WSEA 92 DELEGATE QUALIFICATIONS*:
- Has served as General Service Representative(G.S.R.)
- Has served as District Committee Member(D.C.M.)
- Minimum 5 years of continuous sobriety, which includes active participation in local and area affairs.
*FOR COMPLETE LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS REFER TO THE A.A.SERVICE MANUAL,
PP.S45-S46.
This motion FAILED
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W.S.E.A. 92 2007 Assembly, Ritzville, WA
| 1. |
Move to eliminate the 'roll call procedure' in the election of all WSEA 92 trusted
servants.
Fails for lack of 2/3 majority, everything stays the same we still have the roll-call |
| 3. |
WSEA 92 establish an appointed REGISTRAR Standing Committee position.
Fails for lack of 2/3 majority—reconsidered. Fails for lack of 2/3 majority |
| 4. |
In years that Area 92 hosts the PNC ( Pacific Northwest Conference), the PNC
Chairperson be funded for travel, lodging, meals, and registration to the 3 Area 92
Business meeting, (Oct, Jan, and April ), prior to the event in order to give reports
and 1 Area 92 Business Meeting (July ) after the event in order to give the final
report.
Fails we will not have a position for a PNC Chairperson
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| 6. |
Move that one hour after DCM reports be committed to Standing Committee
presentations at the assemblies & quarterlies. This will not replace the Standing
Committee Chairpersons reports.
Fails—Reconsidered, Fails
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