Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Assembly
Minutes of Meeting: Sunday, 13th Aug 2017 @ 10:00 AM
Chair: Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Attendence: Trevor Hindson, Peter T, Andrew I, Anna S, Joan S, Peter Je, Meg B, Olga V, David L, Allan H, Paul Budgen, Rhys B, Michael S, David C, Sean H, Michael B, Matt S, Andrew D, Andrew S, John B, Tina S, David P
Apologies:
Meeting Opened: 10AM
12 Traditions Read By: Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Peter Je is introduced and explained reasons for the Australian AA Structure Review
Attendees take turns expressing their groups inclination towards which option they feel is most beneficial for the Structure Review outcome.
Options are:
- Status Quo – ‘do nothing’
- Fine tune the existing model
- Add CSO’s to conference
- A European model
Peter T of Longreef Tuesday AM – Group not overly interested – option 1: do nothing.
Trevor H of Lane Cove Monday PM – Option 1: do nothing.
Anna S of Dee Why Thursday PM – 5 members we present when group discussed the structure review. Unanimously decided they would like the review to continue and would want a better understanding of current structure.
Meg B of Telopea Wednesday PM – Would like structure review to continue with more information provided
David L of Kirribilli Saturday AM – Option 4.
Allan H of Galston Friday & Sunday PM – Would like structure review to continue with an option 4 outcome.
Matt S of RtR Tuesday & Friday PM (on behalf of Christopher H (GSR)) – 30 members unanimously voted on option 4.
Andrew D of Manly Sunday PM & Dee Why Thursday PM – No discussion & no decision, seems inventory is necessary.
John B (Area Delegate) of Seaforth Tuesday PM – issues raised from group: peoples understanding of current structure; not understanding the three (3) legacies or three (3) traditions. Group would like to see inventory continue with no options given.
Olga of Gordon Tuesday AM – Option 4.
David of Chatswood Sunday AM – Majority of members don’t understand what happens outside of three (3) legacies. Voted for a change to option 4.
Tina of Mona Vales Sunday AM – Option 4.
David of Epping Monday & Thursday PM – Option 3.
Some attendees then expressed their own personal opinions surrounding the 4 options.
John B (Area Delegate) is comfortable with what has been spoken about and is ready to take this to the Conference.
Paul B speaks – Eastern Region Trustee of the Board:
- Attended every Area Assembly in Eastern Region;
- John B has done a commendable job in relaying the structure review proposal;
- Refers to Twelve (12) Concepts – concept two (2) allows us to change the structure;
- Expressed the need for change and an evaluation of how we do things; hence the Australian AA Structure Review
- Area G is already experimenting with the European model and is having success there.
*** BATHROOM BREAK ***
Peter Je discusses aspects of financial legalities concerning the different structure options.
Paul B illustrates (with use of slideshow found at aaservice.org.au or areaeeraa.info) the proposed process of Structure Review rollout.
John B thanks everyone for participation and explains there will be plenty of service opportunities of the Conference decides to proceed with the Structure Review.
Meeting closed by Andrew I at 12PM.
We held hands and prayed the Serenity Prayer
