| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| May Assembly | Young at Heart Al-Anon: propose another 3 year trial with concurrent development of Area Recognized Convention Guidelines | Anita D75 | Andy D66 | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| Approve SCAC Bylaws revision
| Kim D24 | Carol D66 | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Approve the Fiscal Sponsorship agreement
| Kim D24 | Micheila, Lit. Coord | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Lift the SCAC suspension | Enid D17 | Doris D39 | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Aug Committee | To vote on at a future Assembly:
1. Approve SCAC bylaws
2. Approval Fiscal Sponsorship agreement
3. Lift SCAC suspension
| Bear | Elaine D75 | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| Aug Committee | To have a special Assembly in October to discuss and vote on these SCAC items
| Bear | Andy | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve making the Area Alateen
Communications Coordinator and the
Area Alateen Events Coordinator
positions permanent. | Tina D21 | Margaret D21 | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Vote to accept current revisions of Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements (ASBR). | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Aug Committee | To put approval of the Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements (ASBR) onto the September Mini-Assembly Agenda. | | | Carried | 2020-08-15 |
| Feb Committee | Minor’s statement. Should the Minor’s statement presentation be given at the May Assembly?*
*There was no May 2020 Assembly, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The next Mini-Assembly (3.5 hours) was held September 26, 2020. | | | Failed | 2020-02-15 |
| Aug Committee | If the ASBRs are ready (30 days before the Assembly) to be presented to the Assembly in November, we will present it to the GRs for a vote at that time. | Donna | | Carried | 2019-08-17 |
| Feb Committee | To have a 2-phase process for approving Alateen Event Plans. If this second phase is not completed, there will be no formal Alateen participation at the event. | Micheila, DR 27 | Roxanne, San Diego I | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Addendum to the May Assembly, 2018 Motion which lowered the age at which Alateens age out of Alateen from 20 to 18: Motion: All current Alateen Members 17 years of age and older as of January 1, 2019 will age-out on January 1, 2021 or on their 21st birthday, whichever comes first. | | | Carried | 2018-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to create a Southern California Alateen Convention (SCAC)Task Force to reinstate SCAC as presented. | | | Carried | 2018-11-18 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve AMIAS Background Check changes:
1. Continue to use TRAK-1.
2. AMIAS Applications to be kept in a locked cabinet by AAPP.
3. AMIAS Applications to be shredded by AAPP, when they are no longer certified by SCWS.
4. Form Two to be replaced with AMIAS applicants completing the TRAK-1 online application (which includes Social Security Numbers or SSN).
5. Certified AMIASs to be re-screened every 5 years by TRAK-1.
| Chris C., D40 | Yvette, D24 | Carried | 2018-05-19 |
| May Assembly | Motion that the upper age limit for Alateen membership in our Area be 18 years of age (that is, they age out on their 19th birthday). This policy to go into effect on January 1, 2019. | | | Carried | 2018-05-19 |
| May Assembly | Motion that all Alateen meetings will be required to have two certified (AMIAS) sponsors in attendance. This policy to go into effect on January 1, 2019. | Elaine, D74 | Margaret, D36 | Carried | 2018-05-19 |
| Feb Committee | Vote to continue to use Trak 1 vs Live Scan | | | Failed | 2017-02-18 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve all three recommendations of TF, effective June 1, 2013: (1) assign a TF to revise the background checks; (2) assign a TF to review the age of Alateen members; approve the revised Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements will be renewed annually (per G-24) | Anita, D36 | Thelma, D10 | Carried | 2013-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | MOTION TO TABLE THE MOTION that was made by Gordon. | Bruce D24 | Jennifer D21 | Carried | 2012-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Strike the training requirements for recertification from the SCWS Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements. | Gordon D66 | Marlene D60 | Tabled | 2012-11-17 |
| May Assembly | Accept the "Area Safety and Behavioral Requirements for Alateen Groups, Alateen Sonsors and Al-Anon Members Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS)" as proposed in the "draft" presented at the Assembly today. | Christy R. D54 | Judith P. D66 | Carried | 2012-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Moved that the Area support the Area Alateens in their desire to keep the Alateen Traditions. | Marsha D45 | Mark D8 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| Special Assembly | That SCWS accept the WSO Minimum Alateen requirements. Amended the motion to move that we remove from the table the May 15 Assembly motion to accept the WSO Minimum Alateen Safety requirements. | | | Carried | 2004-10-16 |
| Special Assembly | That we accept the Southern California Requirements Draft and its addendum of the Minimum Safety Behavioral Requirements for Alateen Groups, Alateen Sponsors, and Al-Anon members Involved in Alateen Service as printed in the August 2004 Interim Assembly Bulletin with necessary grammatical corrections. | | | Failed | 2004-10-16 |
| Special Assembly | A revote on the motion to accept the draft and addendum with corrections as presented by Southern California World Service and printed in the August 2004 Interim Assembly Bulletin. | | | Carried | 2004-10-16 |
| May Assembly | Assembly members vote on SCWS Minimum Safety and Behavioral Requirements for Alateen Groups, Alateen Sponsors, and Al-Anon members involved in Alateen Service Draft at the November Assembly Meeting. | | | Carried | 2004-05-15 |
| May Assembly | Assembly accept WSO minimum WSO Alateen basic requirements in order to continue to have Alateen in Southern California. - Motion Carried, Then Motion Tabled. | | | | 2004-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That Alateen guidelines be adopted as presented. | | | Carried | 1999-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Sponsor Coordinator and that Assistant Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Coordinator. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Southern California World Service supports an Alateen Directory for the Southern California Area to be published twice a year. | | | Carried | 1989-11-18 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | On a 3 year trial basis, give the officers flexibility to contract an accountant or bookkeeper service at no more than $25,000/year at their discretion. | Anita D75 | Gene D72 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Review and approve 2022 Budget | Willie D40 | Maria D42 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Contribution to WSO $25,000 | Alice D45 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve projected budget for 2020. | Joyce, D69 | Truck, D63 | Carried | 2019-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept the amended proposed 2019 Budget as presented | Chris C., D40 | Tiffiani, D17 | Carried | 2018-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept Treasurer's third quarter Financial Report as presented. | Micheila, D27 | Tracey, D9 | Carried | 2018-11-17 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to approve 2017 budget | Lalena, D12 | Ana, D42 | Carried | 2017-02-18 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to approve the 2016 end-of-year Financial Report | Lalena, D12 | Ana, D42 | Carried | 2017-02-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to approve 2017 budget. | Larry, D45 | Allen, D27 | Carried | 2016-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve budget and Financial Statements. | Paula, D27 | Mindy, D17 | Carried | 2016-05-21 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to approve budget and Financial Statements. | Ana, D42 | Andrea, D69 | Carried | 2016-02-20 |
| May Assembly | Motion to accept the 2015 Budget as presented by Treasurer. | Lolly, D27 | TK | Carried | 2015-05-16 |
| May Assembly | Motion to accept budget as presented by Treasurer. | Danielle, D64 | Laurie, D24 | Carried | 2014-05-17 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve 2013 budget as presented by Treasurer. | Alan, D27 | Kathi, D63 | Carried | 2013-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Reasonable and customary expenses be allotted to accommodate the SCWS Delegate for travel the day before and day after the World Service Conference. | Christy R. D54 | Alan D27 | Carried | 2012-11-17 |
| May Assembly | SCWS operating budget be $58,500 for 2012. | Denise D45 | Katherine D57 | Carried | 2012-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve 2012 Budget as presented | Cathy D42 | Ada D51 | Carried | 2011-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Budget for 2011 approved as presented | Cathy D42 | Emily D33 | Carried | 2010-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve 2010 Budget as Presented | Michelle
D72 | Mike D 42 | Carried | 2009-11-21 |
| May Assembly | Approve the Treasurer's Report as written. | Walter J. D54 | Susan D39 | Carried | 2009-05-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve the budgeted as printed. | | | Carried | 2008-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Authorize spending $4039 to purchase translation equipment | Tom E. D69 | Maria D30 | Carried | 2008-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Accept the 2008 budget as submitted at November Assembly | Lorie D54 | Paula D27 | Carried | 2007-11-17 |
| Aug Committee | That the 2008 budget be placed on the November Assembly agenda. | | | Carried | 2007-08-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Moved to approve the budget as presented. | Margo D72 | Kay D.D12 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve the budget. | | | Carried | 2004-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Budget for 2003-2004 be approved as Presented | | | Carried | 2003-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That proposed 2003 Budget be accepted. | | | Carried | 2002-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | That proposed 2002 Budget be accepted. | | | Carried | 2001-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | That proposed 2001 Budget be accepted. | | | Carried | 2000-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That proposed 2000 Budget be accepted. | | | Carried | 1999-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That 1999 budget be accepted | | | Carried | 1999-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That proposed budget be amended from $29,729 to $32,229. | | | Carried | 1997-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That budget be approved. | | | Carried | 1996-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | To approve budget as submitted. | | | Carried | 1995-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Accept 1994 budget. | | | Carried | 1993-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Accept 1993 Budget. | | | Carried | 1992-11-21 |
| May Assembly | Accept 1992 budget. | | | Carried | 1992-05-16 |
| May Assembly | Budget will be approved before the financial year begins. | | | Carried | 1992-05-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Accept 1991 budget. | | | Carried | 1991-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Proposed 1988 Budget. | | | Carried | 1987-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval of 1987 Budget. | | | Carried | 1986-11-15 |
| May Assembly | To accept the 1986 Budget approval. | | | Carried | 1986-05-17 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | Should SCWS send $12,000 to WSO? | Rob D40 | Mark D57 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| May Assembly | Contribution of $18000 to WSO? | Anita D75 | Sean D6 | Carried | 2023-05-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Contribution to WSO to be $25,000 which would make 2022 contribution $50,000 | Michelle D40 | Jennifer D57 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Contribution to WSO to be $25,000 which would make 2022 contribution $50,000 | Michelle D40 | Jennifer D57 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Contribution to WSO $25,000 | Alice D45 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| Nov Assembly | To send $13,000 to WSO for the calendar year of 2020 | Micheila D27 | Sean D6 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | To send $25,000 to WSO for 2021 year | Anita D75 | Rebecca D17 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept Treasurer/Finance
Committee’s recommendation to
contribute $20,000 to WSO for 2020. | Mary D75 | Teresa D66 | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Vote to approve Treasurer/Finance Committee’s recommendation to send $12,641 to WSO for fiscal year 2019? | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Aug Committee | To add to the September Mini-Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation to send additional $25,000 to WSO for fiscal year 2020. | | | Carried | 2020-08-15 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the May Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation to send $12,641.09 to WSO for fiscal year 2019. | Darcy D63 | Kathy, Public Outrea | Carried | 2020-02-15 |
| May Assembly | To contribute surplus of $2,530.40 from 2019 to WSO. | Saadia, D33 | Maureen, D12 | Carried | 2019-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to send $15,000 to WSO. | Liz, D75 | Jeanette, D75 | Carried | 2017-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to send $15,000 (in addition to $5,000 already sent in May) to the World Service Office. | Chris, D40 | Mikeila, D27 | Carried | 2016-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to contribute $15,000 to WSO. | Melissa, D59 | Chris C., D40 | Carried | 2015-11-21 |
| May Assembly | Motion to donate $5,000 contribution to WSO after Treasurer presented the SCWS Financial Report. | Chris C. | Alan, D27 | Carried | 2015-05-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to send $5,000 to WSO. | Arlene, D27 | Nancy R., D60 | Carried | 2014-11-15 |
| May Assembly | Motion to send $2,500 to WSO now. | Judith, D12 | Brad, D57 | Carried | 2014-05-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to send $5,000 to WSO | Arlene, D27 | Nancy R., D60 | Carried | 2013-11-16 |
| May Assembly | Motion to send $2,500 to WSO. (4.2% of budget) | Alan, D27 | Chris C., D40 | Carried | 2013-05-18 |
| May Assembly | Send surplus funds of $5,000 as a contribution to the World Service Office. | | | Carried | 2011-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Send surplus funds of $6,000 to WSO | Vivian D27 | Teresa D69 | Carried | 2010-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Make a $2000 donation to WSO for the year 2006. | Lynn D75 | Celeste D33 | Carried | 2007-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Make a $3500 donation to WSO for the year 2007. | Kristen D63 | Mary Lou D72 | Carried | 2007-11-17 |
| May Assembly | SCWS donate $8,750 to WSO. | | | Failed | 2004-05-15 |
| May Assembly | $2,200 be donated to WSO. | | | Carried | 2003-05-17 |
| May Assembly | That the contribution to WSO for the year 2001 be $10,000 | | | Carried | 2002-05-18 |
| May Assembly | That the contribution to WSO for the year 2000 be $5,600, which is our surplus | | | Carried | 2001-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | To decide the amount of the annual WSO contribution at the May Assembly each year | | | Carried | 2000-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That an annual contribution be made to WSO | | | Carried | 2000-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS contribute $5000 to WSO. | | | Carried | 1996-11-16 |
| May Assembly | To send all funds over $25,000 as of December 31, 1993 as a donation to World Service Al-Anon. | | | Carried | 1993-05-15 |
| May Assembly | That SCWS send $6,000 to WSO. | | | Carried | 1990-05-19 |
| Feb Committee | Recommend that we contribute $3,000 of funds to WSO. | | | Carried | 1990-02-17 |
| May Assembly | Funds to Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. in New York: SCWS send a donation to WSO in New York in the amount of $3,000. | | | Carried | 1989-05-20 |
| May Assembly | Contribute $1500 to WSO, with no contributions to Southern California Intergroup Offices (relating to the expiration of Delegate term on 12/31/81). | | | Carried | 1982-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That the treasurer provide the funds of $475 to WSO and at the time of the conference provide $200 to the Delegate. | | | Carried | 1981-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | To keep 75% of the present balance and contribute $1,500 to WSO and $160 to each of the 5 Intergroups. | | | Carried | 1981-11-21 |
| May Assembly | May/June Assembly Motion carried to send $500 donation to WSO in NY. | | | Carried | 1971-05-01 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | To make D64 a permanent part of SCWS | Newt D12 | Yolanda D33 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| May Assembly | Motion that we affirm Mammoth Lake's move to Nevada. | Allen, D27 | Nina, D27 | Carried | 2014-05-17 |
| May Assembly | Subdivide Dist. 12 (which would still include Agoura, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore) and create a new Dist. 8 (to include Santa Barbara, the cities from Carpinteria to the south through Goleta to the Northwest.). | | | Carried | 2005-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Add on a trial basis for three years, a new district (District 64) comprised of Group Representatives from Spanish-speaking meetings. | | | Carried | 1991-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That District 15 and 18 be combined and called District 17. | | | Carried | 1987-11-21 |
| May Assembly | Redistricting of District 39 to create a new District 40. | | | Carried | 1985-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That District 10 be split and that a new District, District 11, be created with boundaries of Bridgeport on the north, the Sierras on the west, the mountains of Inyo Mono Valley on the east and Ridgecrest on the south. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | That those groups in Ridgecrest, Independence and Lone Pine who choose may withdraw from District 10 to enter District 11, the southerly boundary of District 11 to be Red Mountain and the northerly boundary of District 10 to be the end of Forth Irwin. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| Feb Committee | Committee recommendation of 2/25/84 accepted (Agoura, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Simi Valley be included within District 12). | | | Carried | 1984-02-18 |
| Feb Committee | Recommend to the May Assembly meeting that redistricting of District 12 occur. | | | Carried | 1984-02-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Certain meetings in Ventura County in four districts placed into one district; arrangements therefore approved. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion carried to split District 9 into two Districts (9 and 10). | | | Carried | 1977-11-01 |
| Motion carried to accept Rotation Plan (i.e., 1/3 of Districts rotate each year). | | | Carried | 1974 |
| Assembly | June Assembly Motion carried to have Seal Beach moved from District 10 to Disc. 8 (note these were former Districts not ones in use today) | | | Carried | 1970-06-01 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | On a 3 year trial basis, give the officers flexibility to contract an accountant or bookkeeper service at no more than $25,000/year at their discretion. | Anita D75 | Gene D72 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Accept Financial Report as presented | Rob D40 | Mark D57 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Aug Committee | Finance Committee Report to include Enid’s voice. | Willie past delegate | | Carried | 2023-08-19 |
| May Assembly | Financial Report | Laurie D54 | Rob D40 | Carried | 2023-05-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Financial report year to date | Rob D40 | Lydia D45 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Approve the financials | Peggy D40 | Sean D6 | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Contribution to WSO $25,000 | Alice D45 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Funding of the SCWS Policy and Certificates of Insurance to be part of the ongoing budget of SCWS from 7th tradition contributions to the Area | Peter D27 | Denise D21 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Form an Insurance Work Group | Newt D12 | Anita D75 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Authorizing Board to purchase policy recommended by Work Group and exceed $2000 limit for spending, up to and including $4000 if necessary | Sean D6 | Laurie D54 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Approve the Fiscal Sponsorship agreement
| Kim D24 | Micheila, Lit. Coord | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Aug Committee | To vote on at a future Assembly:
1. Approve SCAC bylaws
2. Approval Fiscal Sponsorship agreement
3. Lift SCAC suspension
| Bear | Elaine D75 | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| Aug Committee | To have a special Assembly in October to discuss and vote on these SCAC items
| Bear | Andy | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Vote to approve the Treasurer\'s Report. | | | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept Treasurer/Finance
Committee’s recommendation to
contribute $20,000 to WSO for 2020. | Mary D75 | Teresa D66 | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Vote to accept the Treasurer\'s Report. | | | Carried | 2020-10-24 |
| Motion to accept the Finance Committee’s recommendation to increase ample reserve to equal 12 months’ annual expenses | Barbara D3 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2020-10-24 |
| Vote to approve Treasurer/Finance Committee’s recommendation to send $12,641 to WSO for fiscal year 2019? | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Vote to form an Area Insurance Task Force. | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Aug Committee | To add to the September Mini-Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation to send additional $25,000 to WSO for fiscal year 2020. | | | Carried | 2020-08-15 |
| Aug Committee | Put onto September Mini-Assembly Agenda increasing the Area’s ample reserve. | | | Carried | 2020-08-15 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the May Assembly Agenda approval of the Audit Report | Darcy D63 | Kathy, Public Outrea | Carried | 2020-02-15 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the May Assembly Agenda approval of the Treasurer\'s Report. | Darcy D63 | Kathy, Public Outrea | Carried | 2020-02-15 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the May Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation to send $12,641.09 to WSO for fiscal year 2019. | Darcy D63 | Kathy, Public Outrea | Carried | 2020-02-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept the 3rd Quarter financials as presented. | Elaine, D75 | David, D30 | Carried | 2019-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve projected budget for 2020. | Joyce, D69 | Truck, D63 | Carried | 2019-11-16 |
| Feb Committee | Add to the Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation to reimburse travel expenses (mileage and hotel) for SCWS Past Delegates who live in Southern CA who attend Committee meetings and Assemblies. | Chris C., D40 | Darcy, D63 | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation that the Area create a Finance Committee to review the Area’s accounting policies and procedures and give reports to AWSC and Assembly. | Chris, D40 | Andy T., D24 | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept Treasurer's Year-to-Date Financial Report as presented. | Chris C., D40 | Traci M., D14 | Carried | 2017-11-18 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve the Financial Report. | Ana, D42 | Nancy | Carried | 2017-05-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to approve the financial report. | Paula, D27 | Chris, D40 | Carried | 2016-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Motion to purchase 350 electronic voting devices at a cost not to exceed the purchase price of $10,725 plus shipping and California state sale tax. | Ben P. | Matthew M. | Carried | 2016-05-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to purchase 10-key clickers. | Marley, D21 | Cathleen, D63 | Failed | 2015-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to rent 10 button clickers for elections only, once every three years; motion amended to rent 10 button LDC clickers for only elections every three years and assemblies. | Marilen, D66 | | Failed | 2015-11-21 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to approve audit report done by Eva B. and Christy R. | Marlene M., D60 | Michelle M. | Carried | 2015-02-21 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to accept Treasurer's Report as presented. | Bruce G., D24 | Sandy M., D51 | Carried | 2015-02-21 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the May Assembly Agenda approval of the Treasurer\'s Report. | Darcy D63 | Kathy, Public Outrea | Carried | 2015-02-15 |
| Feb Committee | To add to the May Assembly Agenda approval of the Treasurer\'s Report. | Darcy D63 | Kathy, Public Outrea | Carried | 2015-02-15 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve $100.00 for one hotel night stay for person driving over 200 miles roundtrip to Assembly or Committee Meetings. | Chris C., D40 | Danielle, D24 | Carried | 2014-05-17 |
| May Assembly | Motion to rent 300 personal response devices (clickers) for one-time use at the Nov. 2014 Election Assembly at a cost not to exceed $4,000. | Marlee | Nina | Carried | 2014-05-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to increase hotel reimbursement to $100. | Danielle, D24 | Karen, D21 | Tabled | 2013-11-16 |
| Aug Committee | Motion to accept Treasurer's report as presented. | Jason, D27 | Blanca, San Diego | Carried | 2013-08-17 |
| Nov Assembly | SCWS send a contribution of $7500 to WSO in November 2012. | Joyce D30 | Johanna D63 | Carried | 2012-11-17 |
| May Assembly | SCWS send $2500 to WSO this week and wait until the November 2012 Assembly to see where we are in our income/expenses. | Mary D57 | Allen D27 | Carried | 2012-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Clarification of Mileage Motion made from the May 21, 2011 Assembly. Our mileage/hotel reimbursement policy, for attendance at Assembly and Committee meetings, SCWS will reimburse mileage allowance after 100 miles, roundtrip and hotel allowance of $50 after 200 miles roundtrip, Assembly/Committee members (DRs, Convention and Intergroup Liaisons) for attendance at Assembly and Committee Meetings. GRs will be reimbursed for Assemblies only. | Carolyn D39 | Marie H. D75 | Carried | 2011-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Accept 2010 Audit Report as written. | Carolyn D39 | Martha D30 | Carried | 2011-05-21 |
| May Assembly | The audit be completed and presented to the committee meeting in August, in the form of hard copy reports. | Christy R. D54 | MaryJane D9 | Carried | 2008-05-17 |
| May Assembly | A different auditor work with our treasurer to conduct the audit by August, in the name of harmony. | Sheffra D60 | Kay D.D12 | Tabled | 2008-05-17 |
| May Assembly | Send the Delegate to the International Convention in 2008 with airfare, hotel, registration and meals. | Maria D30 | Robin | Carried | 2007-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Moved that the mileage reimbursement be increased from $.30 to $.40 per mile. Amended to take effect January 1, 2007. | Cara D10 | Susan D39 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| May Assembly | That consideration to send $8,700 to WSO be tabled until the afternoon. | | | Carried | 2004-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Treasurer move $25,000 from CDs To Treasury Bills - Motion Not Carried | | | Failed | 2003-11-15 |
| May Assembly | That the prudent reserve remain at $25,000 | | | Carried | 2001-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | To accept new accounting proceedure as stated in the August 2000 Bulletin | | | Carried | 2000-11-18 |
| Feb Committee | That the deposit on the translation equipment be raised from $100 to $500. | | | Carried | 1998-02-21 |
| Aug Committee | Recommend to the Assembly to maintain a prudent reserve of $25,000 and that this committee donate $6,000 to the WSO. | | | Carried | 1996-08-17 |
| Nov Assembly | That the Board of Directors of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $2000 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings. Such expenditures to be reported to the Area at the next subsequent assembly. The authorization for such expenditures by the board be conducted by phone poll with the treasurer to keep a record of the votes on such poll. All expenditures over $2000 must be approved in advance by the assembly. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | That the treasurer of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $500 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings on his/her own recognizance. Such expenditures to be reported to the area at the next subsequent assembly. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| May Assembly | To have two signatures on all checks over $200. | | | Failed | 1993-05-15 |
| May Assembly | To have two signatures on all checks over $500. | | | Failed | 1993-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That total amount of monies be held in reserve. | | | Carried | 1987-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | To approve the Treasurers Report. | | | Carried | 1986-11-15 |
| Aug Committee | Appeal letter be sent to all groups in SCWS Area. | | | Carried | 1983-08-20 |
| Nov Assembly | November Assembly Motion carried to send receipts to Groups making cash Donations only. | | | Carried | 1976-11-01 |
| May Assembly | Motion carried to raise the mileage rate from $.05 to $.08, Effective August, 1976. | | | Carried | 1976-05-01 |
| That officers of the State Assembly should be empowered to disperse money for normal operating expenses at their discretion. | | | Carried | 1961-10-01 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | Approve making the Area Alateen
Communications Coordinator and the
Area Alateen Events Coordinator
positions permanent. | Tina D21 | Margaret D21 | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Motion to accept revisions to Southern California Policy for Resolving Group and Member Concerns. | Marley D21 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2020-10-24 |
| Vote to form an Area Insurance Task Force. | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Aug Committee | Submit the revised Area Group and Members Concern Policy to the October Mini-Assembly | | | Carried | 2020-08-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That Alateen guidelines be adopted as presented. | | | Carried | 1999-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That translation guidelines be accepted as submitted with the addition that district functions do not need to provide deposit. | | | Carried | 1999-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That the Board of Directors of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $2000 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings. Such expenditures to be reported to the Area at the next subsequent assembly. The authorization for such expenditures by the board be conducted by phone poll with the treasurer to keep a record of the votes on such poll. All expenditures over $2000 must be approved in advance by the assembly. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | That the treasurer of SCWS of AFG, Inc. be authorized to expend up to $500 per transaction for the needs of SCWS between assembly meetings on his/her own recognizance. Such expenditures to be reported to the area at the next subsequent assembly. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | That all prior Assembly-approved procedures of SCWS be approved, adopted, and incorporated by this reference as approved procedures for SCWS of AFG, Inc. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Tape record meeting to share with others that couldn't attend. | | | Failed | 1991-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Acceptance of Committee's 10/16/82 recommendation that the Handbook be used as it is written for guidelines in World Service. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Various resolutions concerning 7/25/82 recommendation of the Ad Hoc Structure/Guidelines Committee. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | To follow the Handbook and have Chairman chair entire meeting. | | | Failed | 1982-11-20 |
| Oct Committee | Recommend to the Assembly that the Handbook be used as it is written for guidelines in World Service. | | | Carried | 1982-10-01 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| May Assembly | Bylaws discussion to be added to our afternoon Agenda. | | | Carried | 2024-05-18 |
| Feb Committee | Bylaws to be discussed and voted on at May Assembly. | | | Carried | 2024-02-17 |
| Feb Committee | Meet virtually for May Assembly and at that Assembly, ask the GRs what they would like to do as far as meeting either hybrid or virtually only. | | | Carried | 2024-02-17 |
| Feb Committee | Approval of 8/19/23 AWSC Minutes | Kristin D 66 | Mykel D 24 | Carried | 2024-02-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Welcome Electronic Groups into our Area | Marcia D30 | Sherri D3 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Register Electronic Groups like Physical groups | Sean D6 | Char D42 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Create an Overlay Electronic District for a 3 year trial basis | Char D42 | Mimi D27 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| Approve SCAC Bylaws revision
| Kim D24 | Carol D66 | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Approve the Fiscal Sponsorship agreement
| Kim D24 | Micheila, Lit. Coord | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Lift the SCAC suspension | Enid D17 | Doris D39 | Carried | 2021-10-16 |
| Aug Committee | To vote on at a future Assembly:
1. Approve SCAC bylaws
2. Approval Fiscal Sponsorship agreement
3. Lift SCAC suspension
| Bear | Elaine D75 | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| Aug Committee | To have a special Assembly in October to discuss and vote on these SCAC items
| Bear | Andy | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| Feb Committee | Should the Electoral Procedure Issue be added to the May assembly? | | | Failed | 2020-02-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to accept By-Law changes as written. | | | Carried | 2017-11-18 |
| Aug Committee | Motion to allow D69 Treasurer (in absence of DR/ADR) and substitute SCAA Convention Chairperson (in absence of current Chair) to have voice and vote. | | | Carried | 2017-08-19 |
| Aug Committee | Minutes from February 18, 2017 Committee Meeting approved with corrections. | Tracy, D09 | Andrea, D12 | Carried | 2017-08-19 |
| Aug Committee | Vote for the Bylaws to be presented comment by comment. Additionally, a straw vote was taken whether the AWSC approves the revisions. | | | Carried | 2017-08-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to allow Julie S. and Cathy W. to have voice at Assembly | Cindy S., D6 | Tomiko Y., D45 | Carried | 2016-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to vote. The question was not to vote on the policy but whether GRs are ready to vote regarding the policy. Only need majority vote for this question. | | | Carried | 2016-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to approve the SCWS policy for resolving group and member concerns effective immediately. (Need 2/3rds vote to pass. Abstentions not counted in vote.) | Susie, D9 | Libby, D75 | Carried | 2016-11-19 |
| Feb Committee | Go completely with KBDM starting at the May 2013 Assembly, and all motions must come only after discussion. | Truck, from consensus after discussion of KBDM | | Carried | 2013-02-16 |
| Feb Committee | "Hot Topics" - no time in May 2013 since we will have presentations of ThF and TF results | | | Carried | 2013-02-16 |
| Aug Committee | "Hot Topics" - conflict resolution for group problems; how to increase GR participation and member participation in service; Intergroup and World Service | | | Carried | 2012-08-20 |
| Feb Committee | "Hot Topics" - Only one: Area Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements | | | Carried | 2012-02-18 |
| Aug Committee | Board recommends Special Assembly to present revised draft of Area Safety & Behavioral Requirements Document | | | Failed | 2011-08-20 |
| Aug Committee | "Hot Topic" only one: revised draft of Area Safety & Behavioral Requirements Document. | | | Carried | 2011-08-20 |
| Feb Committee | Discussed having one SOS per year. | | | Failed | 2011-02-19 |
| Feb Committee | Job Fair and Two "Hot Topics" for May Assembly | | | Failed | 2011-02-19 |
| Feb Committee | Add a fourth "Hot Topic" that is always related to Public Outreach. | | | Failed | 2011-02-19 |
| Feb Committee | "Hot Topics" - KBDM, Public Outreach, New Service Manual. | | | Carried | 2011-02-19 |
| Aug Committee | "Hot Topics" - TEAM Event, Group Problems, Creating & Supporting Alateen Meetings in Institutions | | | Carried | 2010-08-21 |
| May Assembly | Have a Together Empower Al-Anon/Alateen Members (TEAM) event instead of a SOS in Jan 2011. | Cathy D42 | Judy 57 | Carried | 2010-05-15 |
| Feb Committee | Recommend to the Assembly "Hot Topics" - Alateen, Service Structure and High Pressure Groups. (Vote three times, top three go to Assembly) | | | Carried | 2010-02-20 |
| Aug Committee | Recommend to the Assembly "Hot Topics" - Bulletin, Alateen Sponsorship/Alateen Membership/Transitioning Alateens, Distruptive Members (Vote three times, top three go to Assembly) | | | Carried | 2009-08-15 |
| May Assembly | Keep "Hot Topics" instead of Action Committees. | Robin J. D66 | Susan S. D39 | Carried | 2009-05-16 |
| Feb Committee | Recommend to the Assembly to suspend the Action Committees and to recommend breaking into groups for "Hot Topics" | | | Carried | 2009-02-15 |
| May Assembly | The May Assembly start at 10, lunch from 1-2, another break in afternoon, and ending no later than 6 PM. | Helen D21 | Susan D29 | Failed | 2007-05-19 |
| May Assembly | Moved to amend motion made by Helen to lengthen the Assembly to 5 PM instead of 6 PM. | Frederick D60 | Kristen D63 | Failed | 2007-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Moved that the new business topic of the expansion of the May Assembly be tabled due to time constraints. | Margo D72 | DJ D39 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| May Assembly | The Assembly extend the 3-year trial period for Restructure and Action Committees through June 2009. | Christian R. D66 | Yes | Carried | 2006-05-20 |
| May Assembly | Restructuring Recommendations be approved. (Recommendations: that there be no Break-Out sessions at Committee Meetings, that Action Committee Chairs remain one more year and be considered members of the Board and receive Coordinator mailings, that Action Committees elect secretaries at next Break-Out Sessions, that the Restructure Committee remain in place and meet as an ad hoc committee at least once a year and Report to the Board). | | | Carried | 2004-05-15 |
| May Assembly | That SCWS implement a Three Year Trial Restructuring Period | | | Carried | 2003-05-17 |
| Aug Committee | That discussion of November 1999 Assembly dates be placed on November agenda only if necessary. | | | Carried | 1998-08-15 |
| Aug Committee | That reports from Officers and Coordinators not exceed thirty minutes. Motion died as there was no second. | | | Failed | 1996-08-17 |
| May Assembly | That SCWS move meetings to the Fullerton Senior Citizen's Facility. | | | Carried | 1996-05-18 |
| May Assembly | That due to time constraints, all reports be suspended. | | | Carried | 1996-05-18 |
| Feb Committee | To recommend to continue to rent this building for meetings. | | | Carried | 1986-02-15 |
| May Assembly | For 30-minute lunch. | | | Carried | 1985-05-18 |
| Aug Committee | Next Committee meeting to be 2/23/85. | | | Carried | 1984-08-18 |
| Feb Committee | Committee meetings to be held in Long Beach and not moved around. | | | Carried | 1984-02-18 |
| May Assembly | Move the location of the May and November Assembly meetings from Maywood. | | | Carried | 1983-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Committee to decide where to move. | | | Carried | 1983-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Commencing in 1983, schedule two all-day Committee meetings held on the third Saturday of each February and August. | | | Carried | 1982-05-01 |
| Motion carried to have San Dimas Thurs. Group part of District 36 instead of District 33. | | | Carried | 1974 |
| To have DRs submit a written report for the Bulletin, rather than giving them at meetings. | | | Carried | 1973 |
| To move DR meeting to March to keep February open for the "Workshop." | | | Carried | 1972 |
| To approve the minutes as printed in the Bulletin rather than read them at meetings. | | | Carried | 1968 |
| Set minimum of four "Committeemen" meetings per year. [This term was later changed to "District Representatives" (DRs). | | | Carried | 1966 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Feb Committee | Approval of 8/19/23 AWSC Minutes | Kristin D66 | Mykel D24 | Carried | 2024-02-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval of Minutes 5/20/23 | Denise D33 | Sandra D69 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Aug Committee | Approval of Feb 2023 AWSC minutes. | Sean D6 | Kathy G. | Carried | 2023-08-19 |
| May Assembly | Approval of 11/19/22 minutes | Sean D6 | Lydia D45 | Carried | 2023-05-20 |
| Feb Committee | Approval of 8/20/22 minutes | Bear | Suzanne | Carried | 2023-02-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval of Minutes 5/21/22 | Michelle R. D12 | Maria D42 | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| Aug Committee | Approval of 2/22 Committee minutes | Willie past delegate | Jayme past delegate | Carried | 2022-08-20 |
| May Assembly | Approval of 11/20/21 minutes | Sean D6 | Jon website | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| Feb Committee | Approval of 8/21/21 minutes | Sean D6 | Elaine D75 | Carried | 2022-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval of 5/15/21 minutes | Rebecca D17 | Newt D12 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Aug Committee | Approval of 2/20/21 Committee minutes | Denise D21 | Vicki Institutions | Carried | 2021-08-21 |
| May Assembly | Approval of 11/21/20 minutes | Marcia D30 | Peggy B. D40 | Carried | 2021-05-15 |
| Feb Committee | Approval of 8/15/20 minutes | Elaine D75 | Kathy G. archives | Carried | 2021-02-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval of October 24, 2020 Assembly Minutes | | | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Minutes of September Mini-Assembly accepted as amended. | | | Carried | 2020-10-24 |
| Minutes of November 16, 2019 Assembly accepted. | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Feb Committee | To accept the August AWSC Minutes as amended. | Elaine D75 | Peggy D6 | Carried | 2020-02-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval of May 18, 2019 Assembly Minutes. | Casey D27 | Akilah D30 | Carried | 2019-11-16 |
| Aug Committee | Approval of February 16, 2019 Committee Meeting Minutes. | Sam Y. D36 | Darcy C. D 63 | Carried | 2019-08-17 |
| May Assembly | Motion to accept the Minutes with revisions. | Tracy G. D9 | Tracy G. D9 | Carried | 2019-05-18 |
| Feb Committee | To accept the August Committee Minutes as written. | Tracy DR 9 | Stacy DR 21 | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to approve minutes of May 19, 2018 Assembly as reported with corrections. | | | Carried | 2018-11-18 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve minutes of May 19, 2018 Assembly as reported with corrections. | | | Carried | 2018-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion to approve minutes of May 20, 2017 Assembly as reported. | Libby, D75 | Marley, D71 | Carried | 2017-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Vote on Election Procedures as presented. | | | Carried | 2017-11-18 |
| May Assembly | Motion to approve November 19, 2016 Assembly Minutes as amended. | Chris, D40 | Enid, D17 | Carried | 2017-05-20 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to approve August 20, 2016 Committee Meeting Minutes. | | | Carried | 2017-02-18 |
| May Assembly | Motion to audiotape assembly as per framing document presented by Secretary. | Beverly | Maria, D69 | Carried | 2015-05-16 |
| Feb Committee | Motion to approve audiotaping Committee Meeting Minutes as per framing documented presented by Secretary. | Christy R. | Bruce G. | Carried | 2015-02-21 |
| Feb Committee | Minutes of August 20, 2012 approved with correction: correct spelling of Billy M. name. | Billy M. D36 | Arlene D30 | Carried | 2013-02-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Minutes of May 19, 2012 approved as reported. | | | Carried | 2012-11-17 |
| Aug Committee | Minutes from February 18, 2012 approved with correction. | Trina D40 | Cathy D17 | Carried | 2012-08-20 |
| May Assembly | Minutes of November 19, 2011 approved with correction: correct Edith M. to Enid M., and correct the spelling of Tim P's last name. | Allen D27 | Diane D57 | Carried | 2012-05-19 |
| Feb Committee | Minutes from August 20, 2011 approved with correction: the minutes approved on Aug 20, 2011 were for the Feb 19, 2011 AWSC. | Tarisa R., Alateen Sponsor Coordinator | Michelle D72 | Carried | 2012-02-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Minutes of May 21, 2011 presented. Change Chairperson's last initial to C. Minutes approved with change. | Sarah C. D 39 | Edith M. D17 | Carried | 2011-11-19 |
| Aug Committee | Minutes from February 19, 2011 to have change with Kathy G.'s name corrected in Chairperson's report regarding the longtimer's meeting | Ada D51 | Carolyn D30 | Carried | 2011-08-20 |
| May Assembly | Accept Minutes of November 20, 2010 as read. | Carolyn D39 | Ada D51 | Carried | 2011-05-21 |
| Feb Committee | Minutes from August 21, 2010 approved as written | Martha DR30 | Anna ADR | Carried | 2011-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Minutes for May 25, 2010 approved with no changes | Pat H D42 | John D42 | Carried | 2010-11-20 |
| May Assembly | Accept minutes of November 21, 2009 as read. | Carolyn D39 | Sarah D39 | Carried | 2010-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Minutes from May 16, 2009 Approved with Changes | Walter
D45 | Paula | Carried | 2009-11-21 |
| May Assembly | Moved that the November 15, 2008 Minutes be approved as presented in the Bulletin. | Paula D27 | Carolyn D39 | Carried | 2009-05-16 |
| Nov Assembly | Moved that the May Minutes be approved as presented in the Bulletin. | Shirley M. D12 | Leah R. D12 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| May Assembly | For future votes can we add abstain? | Marcia | | Carried | 2023-05-20 |
| May Assembly | To see if there’s interest in submitting an application for the Board of Trustees to hold Oct. 2023 Road trip in Southern CA | | | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Young at Heart Al-Anon: propose another 3 year trial with concurrent development of Area Recognized Convention Guidelines | Anita D75 | Andy D66 | Carried | 2022-05-21 |
| Nov Assembly | To see if GRs are ready to vote on Insurance Task Force Recommendations | Connie | Erica D54 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve recommendation of the Insurance Task Force that the Area purchase a General Liability Policy that will cover all registered groups within the Southern CA World Service Area that request a certificate of insurance | Julie D69 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Funding of the SCWS Policy and Certificates of Insurance to be part of the ongoing budget of SCWS from 7th tradition contributions to the Area | Peter D27 | Denise D21 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Form an Insurance Work Group | Newt D12 | Anita D75 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Authorizing Board to purchase policy recommended by Work Group and exceed $2000 limit for spending, up to and including $4000 if necessary | Sean D6 | Laurie D54 | Carried | 2021-11-20 |
| Feb Committee | Do we want to put this on the agenda in May the issue of changing criteria for posting material on the website? | Donna | | Carried | 2021-02-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Election of new SCWS Officers:
Tim P. – Delegate
Donna E. – Alternate Delegate
Mary M. – Chairperson
Sandy W. – Treasurer
Lalena C. – Secretary | | | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Approve making the Area Alateen
Communications Coordinator and the
Area Alateen Events Coordinator
positions permanent. | Tina D21 | Margaret D21 | Carried | 2020-11-21 |
| Motion to accept revisions to Southern California Policy for Resolving Group and Member Concerns. | Marley D21 | Peggy D40 | Carried | 2020-10-24 |
| Vote to form an Area Insurance Task Force. | | | Carried | 2020-09-26 |
| Aug Committee | Submit the revised Area Group and Members Concern Policy to the October Mini-Assembly | | | Carried | 2020-08-15 |
| May Assembly | Elect new Area Secretary, Lalena C., to replace previous Secretary who moved out of the Area. | Donna M., D57 | Larry, D8 | Carried | 2019-05-18 |
| Feb Committee | Ratify the votes that occurred prior to lunch whether or not “proper procedure” was followed. | Bruce, Bulletin Coor | Nancy, D12 | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion that the Area would participate in SW Region's team event if and when it happens. | Paula, D27 | Danielle, D24 | Tabled | 2013-11-16 |
| Aug Committee | Motion to have Sandie E. pursue making a bid for the next "Meet the Board" Trustees event. | Ada, D51 | Marlene | Carried | 2013-08-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Moved to accept the insurance coverage as presented minus the Terrorism coverage. | Jack M. D33 | Maria D30 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Proposal to eliminate the Southern California ID number and use the WSO ID number for records and donation be tabled until the next Assembly Meeting. | | | Failed | 2003-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That Southern California World Service use only the WSO ID number for records and donations. | | | Carried | 2003-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | To create a Website for Southern California Area | | | Carried | 2000-11-18 |
| Feb Committee | That SCWS and WSC review the taped library of pamphlets for appropriateness. | | | Carried | 1998-02-21 |
| May Assembly | That SCWS Challenge Northern California Area for new Forum subscriptions. | | | Carried | 1997-05-17 |
| May Assembly | That if the AA H&I Conference be held on the third Saturday of May, SCWS could, at the discretion of SCWS Institutions Coordinator and the SCWS Board, decline to participate. | | | Carried | 1996-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That we adopt the WSC Theme for our area. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Tape record meeting to share with others that couldn't attend. | | | Failed | 1991-11-16 |
| Feb Committee | Hearing Impaired Pilot Program in Los Angeles beginning May 1989. We will watch this Pilot Program, discuss it and take the hearing impaired issue to the World Service Conference in April '89. | | | Carried | 1989-02-18 |
| Aug Committee | Recommend to the November Assembly meeting for a reaffirmation of the position, if not the date, of the Florida Area letter and SCWS position stated. | | | Carried | 1983-08-20 |
| May Assembly | May Assembly Motion carried to participate in the State of CA Personnel And Guidance Association with a booth. | | | Carried | 1977-05-01 |
| Motion carried to table the bus poster idea aside until more evidence in regards to usage. | | | Tabled | 1975 |
| That a library of World Service be established, and that the Southern California Intergroup would permit use of their office. | | | Carried | 1964 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| May Assembly | Voted to affirm Election Procedures | Bruce D 54 | Linda D 45 | Carried | 2024-05-18 |
| May Assembly | Sean N-G as Alternate Delegate | | | Carried | 2024-05-18 |
| May Assembly | Vicki V. as Treasurer | | | Carried | 2024-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | On a 3 year trial basis, give the officers flexibility to contract an accountant or bookkeeper service at no more than $25,000/year at their discretion. | Anita D75 | Gene D72 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Teresa as Delegate | | | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Micheila as chair | | | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Donna as Secretary | | | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Vicki as chairperson | | | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Cathy S. as treasurer | | | Carried | 2022-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Vote to hold Chair election at May 15 Assembly | Carol G. D 60 | Kathy G. archives | Carried | 2021-05-15 |
| May Assembly | Whether Martha Z. should be the next SCWS Area Chairperson | Carol G. D 60 | Kathy G. archives | Carried | 2021-05-15 |
| May Assembly | Spanish Coordinator: to make position permanent referred to in Bylaws. Need someone to fill this position. It will be for the rest of the 3 year term. | Peggy D40 | Maria N. D42 | Carried | 2021-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Election of Area Officers for three year term, 1/1/18 to 12/31/20, Delegate: Marcia M., Alternate Delegate: Eva B., Chair: Donna E., Treasurer: Tarisa R., Minutes Secretary: Jim B. | | | Carried | 2017-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Election of Area Officers for three year term, 1/1/12 to 12/31/14 - Delegate - Jayme C., Alternate Delegate - Tim P., Chair - Truck S., Treasurer - Cathy S., Minutes Secretary - Elizabeth K. | | | Carried | 2011-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Establish a Board position: Area Alateen Process Person (AAPP) | Ada D51 | Martha D30 | Carried | 2011-11-19 |
| Aug Committee | Board recommends establishing a Coordinator position: the Alateen Area Process Person. | | | Carried | 2011-08-20 |
| May Assembly | Election of Alternate Delegate for remainder of Panel 49 (to December 31, 2011). The Alt. Delg position required 2/3 majority for the position to be filled. Shirley M. & Pat H. stood for the position . After two votes, no majority was reached. Their names were placed in a basket and Pat H.'s name was drawn and will be Alt. Del. for the remainder of Panel 49. | | | Carried | 2011-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Board Members (Officers and Coordinators) must be residents of Southern California (Area 4). Any Board Member who moves his/her residence out of Area 4 during his/her panel will resign his/her position | Susan D39 | Kay D.D12 | Carried | 2006-05-20 |
| May Assembly | Eliminate the Lone Member Coordinator position and add the Web site Coordinator position. | Suzie D69 | Yes | Carried | 2006-05-20 |
| May Assembly | Moved that we accept the following recommended policy for procedures to remove elected officers and coordinators:
1. Concern should be brought to the Area Chair and Alternate Delegate regarding attendance at required meetings and fulfillment of responsibilities of the service description.
2. The Area Chair would then be responsible to discuss the concerns with the members in question to assure fairness in dealing with the member.
3. The Area Chair would act in accordance with the general consensus of the SCWS Board prior to removal.
4. Removal consideration would be appropriate under the following conditions:
- Failure to attend two meetings as listed in the Service Position Description, without advanced notice or reasons according to the Group Conscience of the SCWS and/or
- Failure to carry out the responsibilities, as listed in the service position description. | Christy R. D54 | Yes | Carried | 2006-05-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Current treasurer who has moved out of Area 4 complete his term which ends November 2005. Amended to move that the area allow a one time exception for Tom to complete his term and that it not set a precedent for the future. | | | Carried | 2004-11-20 |
| May Assembly | Barbara W. be appointed Action Committee Chair for Membership Communication. | | | Carried | 2004-05-15 |
| Feb Committee | That the Forum Coordinator position be resubmitted with discussion. | | | Failed | 1998-02-21 |
| Nov Assembly | That Forum Coordinator position remain in possession of Alternate Delegate. | | | Carried | 1997-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Sponsor Coordinator and that Assistant Alateen Coordinator title be changed to Alateen Coordinator. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS have a CPC Coordinator added to the SCWS Committee. | | | Carried | 1990-11-17 |
| Oct Committee | Each Committee Officer/Coordinator, before expiration of his/her term, give written synopsis of past duties, responsibilities, functions, etc. to the corresponding incoming Committee Officer/Coordinator. | | | Carried | 1982-10-01 |
| Nov Assembly | That Southern California Area elect one Chairman and one Delegate. | | | Carried | 1981-11-21 |
| To vary from World Service Handbook and elect Secretary and Treasurer by a simple majority rather than 2/3. | | | Carried | 1972 |
| Motion carried to change wording in our election procedure To elect Secretary and Treasurer from both incoming and outgoing GRs. | | | Carried | 1972 |
| Motion carried that in the election of the Delegate/Chairman (one position at that time) the runner-up would automatically become Alternate Delegate. | | | Carried | 1972 |
| To continue to combine offices of Delegate and Chairman, and that runner-up would be Alternate Delegate. | | | Carried | 1969 |
| To have Assembly Officers appoint committees. | | | Carried | 1966 |
| To have a corresponding secretary as well as the Records Secretary, to be appointed. | | | Carried | 1965 |
| Nov Assembly | That the offices of Delegate and Chairman be combined. (no explanation as to the reason.) | | | Carried | 1963-11-01 |
| Helen B. was the first Delegate, and Al S. was the first Chairman. | | | Carried | 1960 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | Moved that "subject to budget considerations and according to appropriate standards of financial stewardship, the board will send its members on a rotating basis to PRAASA, SWRDM, RSS outside our region, an area assembly meeting in another World Service Area in our SW region, and/or another Al-Anon service function. The board will make a complete report to the Area Assembly at least annually of meetings attended and funds spent. According to Concept Three, we affirm that the Board has the right of decision that makes effective leadership possible." | Louise K D75 | Adrienne D57 | Carried | 2006-11-18 |
| May Assembly | Board Members attend PRAASA if invited by AA only when in Southern California. | Aggie D9 | Saadia D33 | Failed | 2006-05-20 |
| May Assembly | If invited by AA to attend PRAASA - Board Members not attend in official capacity. | Peter D27 | Carolyn D27 | Failed | 2006-05-20 |
| May Assembly | Board Members attend a different function each year (1/3 to another RSS, 1/3 to another Area Assembly, 1/3 to PRAASA).
o Moved to table PRAASA motion. Seconded. Voice vote ? Motion carried.
o Tina, D21, moved to recommit (send back to the ad hoc committee for further recommendations). | Robin D66 | Kay D. D12 | Tabled | 2006-05-20 |
| Nov Assembly | SCWS Area continue to participate in the Pacific Regional Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly (PRAASA) as they have in the past by sending Board Members as our representatives until such time as an appropriate alternative can be fully discussed by an ad hoc committee, the SCWS Area Committee, and subsequently presented to the SCWS. | | | Carried | 2005-11-19 |
| May Assembly | Moved that the assembly reaffirm the 1989 motion to send the Delegate, Alt. Delegate, Chairman, and the immediate Past Delegate as well as three to five other officers and/or coordinators to PRAASA, the number depending upon location and that the names of the additional officers be put in the hat ? excluding those who have been to PRAASA during the current three year term. | | | Failed | 2005-05-21 |
| May Assembly | Send one experienced board member and four other board members to PRAASA every year with each board member attending only once during their term. Moved to table the motion for the duration of this Assembly. | | | Carried | 2005-05-21 |
| May Assembly | $500 for PRASSA Committee start-up funds. | | | Carried | 1992-05-16 |
| May Assembly | Committee decided that SCWS will send the Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman and the immediate Past Delegate and in addition send 3 to 5 Officers and/or Coordinators each year to PRAASA, the number depending on the location of PRAASA and that all these names be put in the hat excluding only those have have gone to PRAASA during the current three-year term thus enabling all Officers and/or Coordinators to attend PRAASA at least once during the current term. | | | Carried | 1989-05-20 |
| Feb Committee | Committee decided to send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman, Past Delegate and 3 to 5 Officers and/or Coordinators depending on location and it will be those who have not gone during the current three-year term. They will be chosen by drawing of the names. | | | Carried | 1989-02-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Recommend that the Committee decides who goes to PRAASA in the future. | | | Carried | 1988-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Recommend participation in PRAASA. | | | Carried | 1987-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | PRAASA participation. | | | Carried | 1986-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Send to PRAASA 2/26-3/2/86 number of Coordinators as finances permit. | | | Carried | 1985-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS not participate in the '85 Pacific Regional Meeting due to the distance involved, the expense that would be incurred and the closeness of the meeting date to that of the Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| Feb Committee | Contribute to next Pacific Regional Committee sum enabling its initial fund to be in the sum of $500. | | | Carried | 1984-02-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Send representation to Pacific Regional in San Diego. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Past Delegate and Chairman to Pacific Regional in San Diego. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Aug Committee | If invited, participate in the AA Pacific Regional and send Delegate. | | | Carried | 1983-08-20 |
| Feb Committee | Place the names of the committee officers available to attend the March 1983, Pacific Regional Assembly in a hat and draw one name (in place of the Chairman, who cannot attend). | | | Carried | 1983-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | If invited to participate in Pacific Regional, send Delegate and Chairman. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | November Assembly - Motion carried that since PRAASA is in Anaheim in 1980 that we absorb the cost to GRs by reimbursing those who attend for Registration ($5.00) and mileage over 50 mile radius. | | | Carried | 1979-11-01 |
| May Assembly | May Assembly Motion carried to pay expenses for the Delgate for PRAASA and the first SW Regional Service Seminar in Alguquerque in 1980. 1980 to be our last year to participate in PRAASA. | | | Carried | 1979-05-01 |
| Motion carried for Area to send our Delegate to the Pacific Reggional AA Conference (PRAASA) each year. | | | Carried | 1972 |
| Further motion carried that we support the Delegate retroactive to cover expenses of Pacific Regional (PRAASA) | | | Carried | 1972 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
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| Feb Committee | Add to the Assembly Agenda the Treasurer’s recommendation to reimburse travel expenses (mileage and hotel) for SCWS Past Delegates who live in Southern CA who attend Committee meetings and Assemblies. | Chris C., D40 | Darcy, D63 | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| May Assembly | That 300 copies of the delegate's report of the Conference, at approximately .35 each, be distributed to each member of the May Assembly, beginning in May 2001 | | | Carried | 2000-05-20 |
| Feb Committee | That the assembly to reconsider the decision to send the Delegate to the 1998 Al-Anon International Convention. | | | Failed | 1998-02-21 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS Delegate be sent to the Al-Anon International Convention in Salt Lake City in 1998. (Expenses to include registration fee, airline, hotel for July 2-4 and $30 a day meal expense.) | | | Carried | 1997-11-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That our Delegate be sent to the 1995 International Convention. Covered expenses to include registration, mileage, meals, and lodging. | | | Carried | 1994-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | SCWS pays for our Delegate's expenses at the International Convention in Seattle, 1990. | | | Carried | 1989-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | SCWS increase the fund we give our Delegate to the World Service Conference from $200 to $350 | | | Carried | 1989-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Delegates' expenses $250 [for World Service Conference]. | | | Carried | 1985-11-16 |
| May Assembly | To send the Delegate to Montreal [AA International Convention with Al-Anon Participation]. | | | Carried | 1985-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That $200 be allotted to the SCWS Delegate as additional expenses in attending the '85 Conference. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Allot additional $200 for additional expenses for Delegate at Conference. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Aug Committee | Send at least Delegate to Southwest Regional Delegates meeting in March, 1984. | | | Carried | 1983-08-20 |
| Aug Committee | If invited, participate in the AA Pacific Regional and send Delegate. | | | Carried | 1983-08-20 |
| Nov Assembly | November Assembly Motion carried to pay the Delegate's expenses to the WSC in April, 1978. | | | Carried | 1977-11-01 |
| Nov Assembly | Motion carried to have SCWS pay expenses for the Delegate's trip (for the Conference) to New York | | | Carried | 1976-11-01 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
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| May Assembly | Our mileage/hotel reimbursement policy, for attendance at Assembly and Committee meetings, SCWS will reimburse mileage allowance after 100 miles, roundtriip and hotel allowance of $50 after 200 miles roundtrip, Assembly/Committee members (GRs, DRs, Convention and Intergroup Liaisons) for attendance at Assembly and Committee Meetings. | Suzanne P. D21 | Martha D30 | Carried | 2011-05-21 |
| May Assembly | That milage allowance to increased to .30 per mile, beginning in August 2000 | | | Carried | 2000-05-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS change the amount of hotel reimbursement to $50 per night and leave mileage requirement at 100 miles (one way). | | | Carried | 1998-11-21 |
| May Assembly | Raise the overnight allowance for GRs and Committee Members from $15 to $25 for those that travel more than 100 miles one way. | | | Carried | 1988-05-21 |
| Feb Committee | Raise $15 to $25 per night per person to voting members toward lodging concerning service travel expenses for SCWS Meetings. | | | Carried | 1988-02-20 |
| May Assembly | $15 per night per person to voting members toward lodging concerning service travel expenses for SCWS meetings is the maximum allowed to those traveling in a 100-mile radius, making it a 200-mile round trip. | | | Carried | 1982-05-15 |
| May Assembly | Committee's prior resolution authorizing $30 a night per person to Committee members toward lodging for service travel expenses for SCWS meetings is rescinded; $15 a night per person to Committee members toward lodging concerning service travel expenses for SCWS meetings is the maximum allowed to those eligible. To be eligible, distance traveled must be in a 100-mile radius, making it a 200-mile round trip. | | | Carried | 1982-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That all DRs and voting committee members will be reimbursed $30 for one night's lodging if traveling over 100 miles round trip. | | | Carried | 1981-11-21 |
| To reimburse Committeemen the same as GRs (5 cents per mile beyond 50 mile radius. | | | Carried | 1969 |
| Pay Group Representative expenses beyond fifty miles of the Assembly meeting. | | | Carried | 1964 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
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| May Assembly | That all officers and coordinators from SCWS be allowed to attend the Southwest Regional Service Seminar in Salt Lake City, November 11-13, 1988. | | | Carried | 1988-05-21 |
| Nov Assembly | To participate in Southwest Regional Delegates Conference by Officers. | | | Carried | 1987-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval for Regional Delegates Conference. Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Past Delegate and Chairman to attend. | | | Carried | 1986-11-15 |
| May Assembly | To cover the expenses for Past Delegate to SW Regional Delegates Conference. | | | Carried | 1986-05-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman to Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting at Hawaii, 2/28-3/2/86 (funds permitting). | | | Carried | 1985-11-16 |
| May Assembly | That we participate as fully as possible at the Southwest Regional Service Seminar and send as many officers as feasable as finances will permit at the time. Decision to be made by the Officers/Coordinators Board Meeting. | | | Carried | 1985-05-18 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS send to the '85 Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting its Delegate, Past Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting in March 1984. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Also send Chairman to March 1984 Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Feb Committee | Place the names of the committee officers available to attend the March 1983, Pacific Regional Assembly in a hat and draw one name (in place of the Chairman, who cannot attend). | | | Carried | 1983-02-19 |
| Nov Assembly | If invited to participate in Pacific Regional, send Delegate and Chairman. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate to 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting in Salt Lake City. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Provide Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate, for said 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting, maximum sum of $500 each for expenses, all unused funds to be returned to SCWS. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| May Assembly | Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman to the Southwest Regional Seminar Meeting in Phoenix (Nov. 12-14, 1982), paying to each the registration cost of $70 ( which includes lodging and a meal each day) and traveling expenses. | | | Carried | 1982-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Recommend to the Assembly to reimburse the expenses of the Delegate, Alternate Delegate and immediate Past Delegate to the Southwest Regional Assembly in March, 1982 in Las Vegas. | | | Carried | 1981-11-21 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
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| May Assembly | That SCWS cover extra night of hotel expenses for SWRDM. | | | Carried | 1997-05-17 |
| May Assembly | That SCWS raise contribution to SWRDM to $60. | | | Carried | 1997-05-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Southern California World Service proceeds with checking into bids for a 1991 Regional Service Seminar. | | | Carried | 1989-11-18 |
| Nov Assembly | Approval for Regional Delegates Conference. Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Past Delegate and Chairman to attend. | | | Carried | 1986-11-15 |
| May Assembly | To cover the expenses for Past Delegate to SW Regional Delegates Conference. | | | Carried | 1986-05-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairman to Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting at Hawaii, 2/28-3/2/86 (funds permitting). | | | Carried | 1985-11-16 |
| Nov Assembly | That SCWS send to the '85 Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting its Delegate, Past Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting in March 1984. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Also send Chairman to March 1984 Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting. | | | Carried | 1983-11-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Send Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate to 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates' Meeting in Salt Lake City. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| Nov Assembly | Provide Delegate, immediate Past Delegate and present Alternate Delegate, for said 1983 Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting, maximum sum of $500 each for expenses, all unused funds to be returned to SCWS. | | | Carried | 1982-11-20 |
| May Assembly | Send Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Chairman to the Southwest Regional Seminar Meeting in Phoenix (Nov. 12-14, 1982), paying to each the registration cost of $70 ( which includes lodging and a meal each day) and traveling expenses. | | | Carried | 1982-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Recommend to the Assembly to reimburse the expenses of the Delegate, Alternate Delegate and immediate Past Delegate to the Southwest Regional Assembly in March, 1982 in Las Vegas. | | | Carried | 1981-11-21 |
| Event | Motion | Made By | Seconded By | Result | Date |
|---|
| Nov Assembly | Marcia to have voice as Immediate Past Delegate re: voting process and bylaws. | Michelle D40 | Sean D6 | Carried | 2023-11-18 |
| Aug Committee | Finance Committee Report to include Enid’s voice. | Willie past delegate | | Carried | 2023-08-19 |
| May Assembly | Vote to hold Chair election at May 15 Assembly | Carol G. D 60 | Kathy G. archives | Carried | 2021-05-15 |
| Feb Committee | Add to Assembly Agenda a motion to allow Past Delegates to have a vote at Committee meetings on a trial basis. | | | Carried | 2019-02-19 |
| May Assembly | Motion to recognize the YHA Convention by SCWS on a three-year trial basis. This policy to go into effect immediately. | Marley, D21 | Mary, D21 | Carried | 2018-05-19 |
| Nov Assembly | Suspend rules in order to nominate a person who was not present at the Assembly but willing to stand for the Treasurer position. | | | Carried | 2008-11-15 |
| Special Assembly | A two thirds majority be required for motions today. | | | Carried | 2004-10-16 |
| Special Assembly | Limit discussion on each motion to thirty minutes. | | | Carried | 2004-10-16 |
| May Assembly | That anyone present have voice. | | | Carried | 2004-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | That full Assembly have voice as per page 125, #4 of the SCWS Service Manual. Motion amended as follows: That Delegate, Officers, Coordinators, District Representatives and Group Representatives have voice at the Assembly. | | | Carried | 1996-11-16 |
| Aug Committee | Recommend to the Assembly to reaffirm that the members of the Assembly (GRs, DRs, Officers, Coordinators, Past Delegates, Intergroup Liaisons and designated Convention Chairpersons) have voice at the Assembly. Only GRs vote. | | | Carried | 1996-08-17 |
| May Assembly | November Election Procedures: That if after balloting a 2/3 majority has not been reached, that the choice be made by lot between the two high candidates. | | | Carried | 1996-05-18 |
| May Assembly | November Election Procedures: That election be decided by lot after three ballots. | | | Carried | 1996-05-18 |
| May Assembly | That Southern California Past Delegates be given voice at the Committee Meetings and Assemblies. Amended motion to read: Any Past Delegate or Trustee to be given voice at the Committee Meetings and Assemblies. | | | Carried | 1996-05-18 |
| May Assembly | To expand those eligible for Treasurer to include Alternate District Reps and District treasurers. | | | Failed | 1993-05-15 |
| Nov Assembly | Group Rep may have a voice at SCWS Committee meetings if their District Rep or Alternate DR are not present. | | | Carried | 1992-11-21 |
| Nov Assembly | Recommend that only voting members have a voice at World Service Meetings. | | | Carried | 1988-11-19 |
| Aug Committee | Recommend that we follow our policy manual, Al-Anon and Alateen Groups at Work (pages 14-16) to determine who has voice at World Service Meetings. | | | Carried | 1988-08-20 |
| Nov Assembly | That one more (third) ballot for Delegate be taken, with the individual having the majority of votes being elected Delegate. | | | Carried | 1984-11-17 |
| May Assembly | All GRs eligible to vote (in order to vote at November Assembly meeting) be registered by 11/3/84. | | | Carried | 1984-05-19 |
| May Assembly | Handle the selection of Regional Trustee nominees in the same fashion as last time: resum?s to the Delegate by 8/1/83, printed in the Bulletin and voted on at November Assembly meeting. | | | Carried | 1983-05-21 |
