EMZ Business Meeting Minutes February 23, 2025
Dan A started the meeting with the Serenity Prayer and read Tradition 2: “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority- a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.”
Old Business: Roberts Rule of Orders. Dan had circulated a simplified version for the group’s consideration.
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.
New Business: Jeff brought up the idea of removing the rotation of men and women chair requirement for our Sunday meeting since we don’t have that requirement for any other meetings. Dan suggested we table this for next month’s meeting so that the full membership is made aware.
Requirements of chair and host positions was also brought up and suggestions were made that we change the language to reflect that requirements are “suggested”. To be tabled next month for vote.
Secretary report: Minutes from the January meeting are posted to our website. No concerns or requested revisions/corrections were noted.
Treasurer’s Report: Linda reported that the beginning balance from last month was $821.83 with deposit of $956.34 from the previous treasurer’s account. Balance of $1,778.17 with outstanding check of $50, and $300 of prudent reserve, leaving balance at $1,428.17.
Dan asked to post a balance sheet at the monthly Business Meeting.
Fred reminded the group of past donation ratios of 40% to Area, 30% to District, and 30% to the GSO.
Upcoming events for our group to contribute to include the Gratitude Breakfast on 4/26 and the Summer Picnic.
In next month’s meeting, we will vote on how to spend excess funds.
There was a group discussion regarding the types of Venmo accounts and related service charges. Fred made a motion for Linda to set up a personal account in order to accept donations. No one seconded the motion.
Linda brought up that the end of her service commitment is in August and suggested a discussion regarding the transfer of duties to the next treasurer. She would also like to open an account in the group’s business name and report back next month.
Further discussion ensued and Dan A asked Linda and Jeff to investigate the different types of accounts and their requirements and report their findings at the next business meeting.
GSR report: Darlene was absent and the report was deferred.
Books & Coins Report: John P will discuss changing the email address in the chat box and on the website with Ron and Herb. No books or coins were distributed last month. John P will continue to donate the money to purchase books and coins as needed.
Grapevine Report: Darlene was absent and the report was deferred.
Service Chair Report: Ron reports positions will be opening up for service commitments and he’ll be announcing the positions and their opening dates.
Dan A made a motion to approve all the committee reports. Jeff seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Dan A made a motion to close the meeting. It was seconded and the meeting adjourned.
Next Business Meeting is March 23, 8:30am.
Minutes submitted respectfully by Deb B (with help from Steve D)