EMZ Motions History

2026
June 7, 2026 – none
May 3, 2026 – none
April 12, 2026
Herb made a motion to donate 40% to the GSO 40% to the area and 20% to district
19 Deb B. seconded the motion.
There were 11 yays and one abstention.
Molly shared the annual subscription for the Grapevine costs $36 and made a
motion that we get a one year subscription and donate the copy to EMR or other
sites. Deb B. seconded passed unanimously.
Deb B made a motion to gift a one year subscription of the Grapevine to any
emzoomer celebrating their one year anniversary.
Molly seconded, Jeff H. clarified we were still purchasing a subscription for the
meeting to distribute locally in addition to gifting one year celebrants with a
subscription. All were in favor- the motion passed unanimously.
Mary offered to compile the list of past approved motions since the beginning of
Early Morning Zoomer group. Molly made a motion that Mary compile the
motions that the group has passed since its inception. Michael A. seconded the
motion passes unanimously.
March 1, 2026
Jess made a motion to accept the guidelines with Michael’s revisions, Kevin D.
seconded. passed unanimously. Herb made a motion to amend the script to three
minutes, Dan A. seconded motion passed unanimously.
February 1, 2026 – none
January 4, 2026 – none 

2025

December 7, 2025 – none
November 2, 2025 – none

October 5, 2025
Herb made a motion that we do have members make donations generally and have
the treasurer pay the specific bills.
Discussion ensued. Some felt the way it’s been going is working and no need to
change it, people should have the freedom to donate as they wish, concern that
when the commitment moves from one member to the next, it must be noted that
making the donations to hold the position are in no way a part of that service. Fred
P withdrew his motion of opposition. The motion passed with five in favor and one
opposed.
Fred P. Made a motion to donate $400 dispersing these funds as follows:
40% to area 11
30% to district 19
25% to the GSO
5% to Central Connecticut Intergroup.
Deb B made a case that we should donate more than $400 and made a friendly
adjustment to increase the $400 to $600. Fred supported the friendly adjustment
and changed the motion from $400 to $600.
Herb agrees with $600, but not the percentages as district 19 has a lot of money
currently. Herb made a friendly amendment to the distribution of the $600 as
follows:
50% go to the GSO
30% to area 11
10% to district 19
10% to to central Connecticut group.
Herbs friendly amendment was accepted and
the motion passed with eight in favor, one opposed.
Deb made a motion to donate $50 to each of the three upcoming Alkathons;
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Herb seconded the motion. It passed
unanimously.

September 7, 2025
John P nominates Mary to take over the Books and Coins position, Beth seconded,
passed unanimously.
Dan A nominates Michael A to take the service chairs position. Mary seconded, it
passed unanimously.
Dan A made a motion to accept the treasurers report, pending a one year audit of
the checking account. Fred P seconded. Passed unanimously.
Dan A made a motion to nominate Deb B as treasurer, Mary seconded, passed
unanimously.

August 3, 2025
Dan A nominated Ron P to become the new
treasurer. Fred P seconded. Ron P voted in unanimously

June 22, 2025
District 19 has changed the day of the month for their monthly meeting, Fred
motioned that we change our monthly business meeting to the first Sunday of each
month. Dan seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Lisa U was nominated as secretary for the next 2 years. Michael seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.

May 25, 2025
There is an outstanding check made to last year’s Alkathon in Nov 2024. Dan
made a motion to cancel the check. Kathleen seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Dan made a motion to revise the Opening Script to direct people to contact John P
for a book or coin. Jeff offered to make the revisions. John P seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.

April 27, 2025 – none

March 30, 2025
Sunday Meeting: Herb made a motion to eliminate the alternating gender
requirement for our Sunday meeting. Seconded by Dan. Passed unanimously minus
one abstention.
Service Chair Requirements: Dan made a motion to change the the service chair
requirements to “suggested” requirements. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
Fred P suggested the funds be distributed as follows: 30% to GSO; 40% to the
Area; 30% to the District.
Michael A made a motion to accept that distribution. Herb seconded the motion

February 23, 2025
Fred made a motion that our group use the simplified version of Robert’s Rule of
Orders. Lisa seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Fred made a motion for Linda to set up a personal account in order to accept
donations. No one seconded the motion.

January 26, 2025
Darlene volunteered to be GSR for our group.
Fred made the motion to approve Darlene for GSR. It was seconded. Motion
passed with all in favor except 1 abstention.
Fred made a motion to split the responsibility of GSR from the Business Meeting
Chair. It was seconded and passed with 12 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention.
Paul made a motion that Ashley close out the two old accounts and transfer the
balance of $956.34 to Linda for the current account. Jeff seconded the motion. It
passed unanimously.

2024
December 22, 2024 – none
November 24, 2024 – none

October 20, 2024
Linda made a motion that the group donate $50 to each of the upcoming Holiday
Alkathons (Thanksgiving in Clinton; Christmas in Branford; New Year’s in
Guilford) provided they are happening. The motion was seconded and then passed
unanimously.

September 22, 2024
● From last month’s meeting, Fred made a motion that we put a 3 minute timer
on the screen during meetings when people are sharing so they know when
to wrap up. The motion was tabled to be revisited in today’s Business
Meeting.
● Fred asked to withdraw the motion after he got feedback from several
meeting members. Motion is withdrawn.
August 25, 2024
● Fred made a motion that we put a 3 minute timer on the screen during
meetings when people are sharing so they know when to wrap up. The
motion was seconded followed by group discussion.
● The motion was tabled to be revisited in next month’s Business Meeting.

July 21, 2024
Fred made a motion that the quarterly distribution to AA be
changed to the following percentages: Area: 40%, GSO: 30%, District 30%.
This proposed change is due to the recent change that the Area is now
managing the AA answering service instead of the Districts. The motion was
seconded and passed unanimously.

June 23, 2024
A motion was made to donate up to $300 for the picnic provided we have the
funds. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
June 2, 2024 (postponed meeting for May)

4/21/24 – none
3/24/2024
2/25/2024
Michael A motioned that we read Chapter 3 excerpts on Saturdays instead ofHow
it Works to allow for more time sharing. The motion was seconded andpassed
unanimously
Website Report: Herb reports that the list of New members and anniversarieson the
Website has not been used or updated. Herb motioned that those twoitems be
removed from the website menu. The motion was seconded andpassed with 14
ayes, and one abstention.
1/28/2024
Sylvia moved that the word Quaker be taken out of the meeting style description.
The motion was seconded. Group discussion resulted in a revision of the motion.
The new motion was that the chairperson does not refer to any religion when
describing the style of the meeting. The motion was seconded. It passed with no
votes opposed.
A motion was made to form an ad-hoc committee to look at the role of the co-host.
The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Herb made a motion to distribute the balance over the prudent reserve in the
amount of 60% to GSO and 40% to the Area. Herb explained that the GSO has a
million dollar deficit, the Area (the state of CT) is teetering on a deficit, and
District 19 has plenty of money. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
1/7/2024
Steve D said that the Quaker type meeting is inappropriate for this group. Sylvia
moved that the word Quaker be taken out of the meeting style description.
Michael seconded the motion. Paul decided to table the motion until the next
meeting.
2023
11/26/2023
Proposal for Beginners Meeting topics: Fred made a motion that it is suggested to
the chair of the Beginners meeting to refer to the AA pamphlet about Running a
Beginner’s Meeting. The motion was seconded and then passed unanimously.
10/22/2023
Paul raised the motion from last month’s meeting to eliminate the Waiting room at
the beginning of each meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Our Prudent Reserve: Linda made a motion to lower our Prudent Reserve from
$600 to $300. Herb seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Alcathons: Herb moved that we donate $50 to each of the 3 Holiday Alcathons
(Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s). Lisa seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
9/24/2023
Paul moved that twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays an excerpt from
Chapter 3 of the Big Book, will be read in place of How it Works. The motion was
seconded. Michael A read the excerpt and discussion of the motion followed. The
motion passed with 13 ayes, 1 opposed.
GG moved that a small group develop a proposed structure and format for the
weekly Beginners meeting. The proposal will be presented in a future Business
Meeting. Fred seconded the motion and discussion of the motion followed. The
motion passed with 7 ayes, 4 opposed, 1 abstained.
8/20/2023 

7/23/2023
Paul moved the group change the Friday meeting to a beginner’s meeting, possibly
using Living Sober. Alice Seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mihael moved that in two meetings we read the first five paragraphs of Chapter 3
of the Big Book, and then the last two paragraphs of the same chapter. Herb
Seconded the motion. Herb moved we table the motion until then next meeting.
Linda seconded the motion. And it passed unanimously.
Liz moved we donate up to $300 to the EMR’s picnic depending on the
committee’s need. Linda seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Herb moved we reduce the prudent reserve from $600 to $300. Linda seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.

5/21/2023
Group inventory. The group voted to have an in-meeting group inventory for one
week from 8:00 to 8:15 starting Sunday May 28 and ending Friday June 2
The group voted to adopt the new meeting script proposed by the Meeting Opening
Script Subcommittee.

4/23/2023
Group inventory. Fred is the facilitator and Michael the recording secretary. We
have decided on the questions. They are on the website. Herb will place the
questions in a form members can fill out at their leisure. Fred moved we allow a
month for people to fill out the form. Motion passed.

4/2/2023
Herb moved and Alice seconded a motion that the group use the group inventory
questions posted on the website plus an additional question to address addition
concerns of the members. The motion passed unanimously.
Liz nominated Fred to be Group Inventory Facilitator. Michael seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Alice nominated Dawn to be the new group Secretary. Paul called for the vote and
her election was unanimous.
Mary moved and Herb seconded a motion that the Chairperson’s script be changed
to include ” Is anybody counting days?” The motion passed unanimously.
Fred moved that the eight tickets the group has bought for the Gratitude Breakfast
be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Herb seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.

3/5/2023
Herb moved and Fred seconded the Early Morning Zoomers conduct a Group
Inventory and that the process be carried out outside the monthly business
meetings. Michael A explained what a group inventory is and explained that the
process is described in detail on the group website. Discussion ensued, Paul B
called the question and it passed unanimously.
Herb moved that the Early Morning Zoomers separate the positions of Chairperson
and GSR. Linda seeconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed 9
to 5. Lisa U presented the minority opinion. A new voted was taken and the motion
failed 8 to 1.
Herb moved that the positions of Secretary and Webmaster be separated and they
both be Officer level positions. Jeff seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and
the motion passed 9 to 1.
1/29/2023
Michael A. moved that he give a presentation next month on “group inventories.”
Herb Seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Alice moved that the the sobriety time for chair-people be reduced from one year
to six months. Herb seconded the motion and it passed six for, 4 against and four
abstentions.

2022
12/18/2022
Fred moved that Linda Z. become the new Treasurer of the Early Morning
Zoomers. Mary seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

11/20/2022
Herb Moved that the Traditions meeting be moved from Friday to Thursday and
the commitment time period be changed to fifteen weeks. Lisa seconded the
motion and it passed.
Lisa moved that the change take place December 1. Mary seconded the motion and
it passed.
Alice moved that the group donate $200 to the Thanksgiving Alkathon. Mary
seconded the motion and it passed.
Terry moved that the group send a representative to the alkathon planning
meetings. Herb Seconded the motion and it passed.
Fred nominated Paul B. to be the group’s new GSR starting January 1. Lisa
seconded the motion and it passed.

10/23/2022
Mary moved that Keri’s number be posted in the Chat every meeting for that
purpose. Herb Seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

10/16/2022
Herb S moved that the Early Morning Zoomers group instruct Terry to vote for the
redistricting of District 4. Denise seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

9/18/2022
Herb moved that the agenda be adjusted so that New Business be discussed first.
Fred seconded thee motion, and it passed unanimously.
Fred asked that the group allow Terry to attend that meeting and vote for the
redistricting. Herb seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

8/21/2022
Herb moved that the group try breakout rooms for two months on a trial basis and
the the chairperson’s script be changed accordingly. Liz seconded the motion and it
passed with six yays to one nay.
Herb moved that Fred be allowed to use our email list to send out requests for
volunteers for service commitments for the new district when it forms. Lisa
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Jeff moved that there be no sobriety time requirement for co-hosts. Lisa seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.

7/24/2022
Proposed that we offer break out rooms after the meeting. Similarly to the 5:30pm
Happy Hour meeting, one for women, and one for men, or stay on for co-ed chit
chat. Discussion of how hosts/co-hosts would handle this.
Ashley made a motion to try a couple between now and next months business
meeting, Brian seconded, 6 in favor, one abstained.

6/19/2022
Herb moved that the group instruct the treasurer to divide the treasury balance over
our prudent reserve 40% to the district, 30% to the Area and 30% to the GSO, that
the contributions to the Area and the GSO be sent and that the amount designated
for the District be held until such a time that the group decides how and when to
distribute it. Lisa seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mary moved that the group donate an amount equal to half the seed money needed
for the EMR August picnic up to a maximum of $300. Bryon seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Keri suggested that the group appoint timers to gently suggest to members when
their shares go over a certain amount of time. Herb moved that the subject be
tabled until the July meeting to give members time to discuss the matter between
themselves. Lisa seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

5/22/2022
There was discussion on second quarter contributions. Lisa moved and Herb
seconded that the matter be tabled until the June meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.

4/24/2022
Jeff reported that the service commitments are all going smoothly. He announced
that Chairperson commitments are turning over on April 28 for Thursdays, May 4
for Wednesdays, May 15 for Sundays and May 20 for Fridays. He then moved that
the Chairperson’s script be changed as follows:
Our group provides free Big Books for newcomers and anniversary coins. In the
chat column is a link to this group’s website which has information about this
group as well as tips and tools for staying sober in A.A.
{Chairperson – inform any newcomers that they can receive a free Big Book
by mail. Ask any anniversarians if they would like a coin by mail. Pass along
pertinent info to Book and Coin Chairperson}.
Mary seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mary announced that the idea for a Grapevine raffle had been abandoned for lack
of interest. She then moved that a link to the Grapevine website be put on the
EMZoomers.com website so members can access the free material there. Alice
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

3/20/2022
Ashley moved we put a link on the website that links to the Grapevine web page so
members can study access options themselves. Herb Seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Mary moved that we table the matter of the Grapevine subscription raffle until next
month so she will have more time to study our options. Ashley seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Jeff brought up last month’s discussion about changing security measures. He then
moved that our security issues not be changed at this time. Mary seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Alice moved that we send anniversary coins for three, six , nine months and then
annually. Herb Seconded the motion. Ashley moved the motion be amended to
read that coins be sent for every month and every year, and that we keep in stock
five of each month and two of each year. Alice seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously
Jeff suggested changes to the script that would instruct chairpersons to verbally
offer Big Books to newcomers and coins for anniversaries if there are any. After
some discussion, Herb moved the matter be tabled. Alice seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.

2/20/2022
Sue moved we eliminate the waiting room. There was discussion and the motion
died for want of a second. Ashley moved that Sue’s motion about the waiting room
be tabled until the next business meeting, and that the floor remain open to motions
on how the waiting room process might be bettered if the group decides to keep it.
Mary seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Ashley moved that the group contribute $462.23 to District 4, $346.66 the Area 11
and $346.66 to the GSO, leaving $600 in the treasury as a prudent reserve. Herb
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

1/23/2022
Terry brought up the matter of posting Grapevine articles to the website. Dan A.
reported he has been in touch with the Grapevine office. They would like us to
request permission to reprint Grapevine articles on the website. Discussion ensued
without consensus on a resolution. Herb moved that the matter be tabled until such
a time that Mary, our Grapevine Representative, is present. Taylor seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Ashley then moved that the Chairperson of the speaker meeting introduce the
speaker each week unless he/she assigns the introduction to someone else. Keri
seconded the motion and it passed.

2021
12/19/2021
Ashley, by proxy, gave the November report (see attached). She asked if we should
contribute to the District, GSO and Area now or wait until March, given that our
balance above the prudent reserve is low. Fred moved that we wait until March.
Mary seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
It was suggested that the Chairperson’s script be changed to include a line asking
celebrants to put their physical address in a private chat to the Chairperson or Keri
if she is present, if they would like a coin. The suggestion was accepted by
acclimation without dissention.
It was suggested that a new email address, booksandcoins@emzoomers.com, be
created that would forward books and coins information to Keri. The suggestion
was accepted by acclimation without dissention.
Alice moved that a new list, without password protection, be added to the website
that would include just names and anniversaries. Sue seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously
Herb suggested that a suggestion be added to the Chairperson’s script that members
who wish can add their names to that the anniversary list by way of the form on the
website. The suggestion was accepted by acclimation without dissention.

11/21/2021
Ashley moved that the group buy five Big Books from the GSO for distribution to
newcomers and that we also buy 2 each of 24 hours, 1 month, three month six
month, nine month coins, and two each of anniversary coins from 1 year to fifty
years. Discussion ensued. Lisa seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Ashley suggested that the group determine a prudent reserve and send the balance
every month, 40% to the district, 30% to the area and 30% to the GSO. Ashley said
that Zoom subscription, PO Box, coins and books might add up to $200 a month.
The traditional prudent reserve is three months expenses, so our prudent reserve
would be $600. Ashley moved that the group establish a $600 prudent reserve and
that the account balance be sent to the district, the area and the GSO in the
percentages explained above. Mary seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Taylor moved that the group create a membership list that would include name,
email and anniversary date. Ashley seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Terry
called the question and the motion passed unanimously.

10/10/2021
Ashley moved that the group hold business meetings on the first Sunday after the
third Thursday every month starting with October. Mary seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.

9/12/2021
Linda Z moved and Herb seconded that the term of officers be 2 years. After
discussion, Terry called for the vote and the motion passed.
Herb moved and John A. Seconded that the acting officers be made official
officers. They are Terry Z, GSR, Ashley, Treasurer, and Herb, Secretary. After
discussion, Terry called for the vote, and the motion passed.
Herb moved and Lisa seconded that two new positions be created; Coins and
Books Chair and Service Chair. After discussion, Terry called for the vote and the
motion passed unanimously.
Ashley nominated and Linda seconded that Keri become the Coins and Books
Chair. After discussion, Terry called for the vote and the nomination passed
unanimously.
Herb nominated and Linda seconded that Jeff H. be the Service Chair. After
discussion, Terry called for the vote and it passed unanimously.
Herb moved and Sarah seconded that the new group be called Early Morning
Zoomers. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
Terry moved and Sarah seconded that the next business meeting be held October
10, 2021. After discussion, the motion passed unanimously.

8/29/2021
Under New Business, Herb moved that the EMR Online Group separate from the
EMR Live Group that meets daily at the Branford Baptist Church, that they obtain
their own group number from the GSO, that they choose a new name, and that they
form a new treasury. Molly seconded the motion.
Member #1 asked the reasoning behind the motion. Herb explained that the two
groups are in many ways operating like two different groups already, but are
sharing the same officers. This puts undo strain on the officers as they have to
work for both groups, attend two sets of business meetings, keep track of two sets
of contributions, and to try reconcile the two groups’ differences of opinion.
Discussion ensued.
Ashley, the current EMR Treasurer, explained that she is no longer able to be
Treasurer for both the live group and the online group as it takes up more time than
she has. She is willing to act as Treasurer of the online group until elections can be
held, and would oversee the transfer of the current treasury to the EMR Live Group
and set up the Treasury infrastructure for the new group. She has talked to Bernie
at the live meeting about this and he believes he is able to take over the Treasurer
duties for the live meeting.
More discussion ensued.
There being no further debate, Terry asked for a vote at 9:15am and the motion
passed ten for, no against, and two