Minutes 11/1/2022 Business Meeting

Happy Hour Joy of Living Group

Business Meeting Minutes

Nov 1, 2022

Attending: Herb, Liz, John D, Terri, Deb, Siobhan, Michele, John R, James G.,

Open with Serenity Prayer

Criteria for Chairperson

A Motion was made to require 90 days of continuous sobriety for nominating someone to chair for a month. Up until now, it has been a suggestion but not a requirement. The group engaged in discussion. The motion was seconded and put to vote. 4 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstained. The motion was approved. The criteria will be made clear going forward and the person in charge of the monthly chairperson election will maintain the criteria.

Secretary Report

Deb reports that the Minutes from the October Business meeting are posted on the website. A motion was made to approve the October Minutes and was accepted unanimously.

GSR Report

Siobhan reports that at the last GSR Meeting (attended by Herb in her absence) there was a vote to divide District 4. The vote passed and District 4 will be divided into 8 new districts, effective Jan 1, 2023. Guilford will be district 20. Al D will be the DCM (District Committee Member). A motion was made to approve the GSR report and was accepted unanimously.

Treasurer Report

Liz reports that the current balance as of Oct 31 is $231.06. See attached for detailed treasurer’s report. A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report and was passed unanimously.

Host Chair Report

John reports all is working “like a well-oiled machine”. A motion made to approve the Host Chair report and was passed unanimously.

Coins & Books Chair Report

Meeting Adjourned at 7:03 pm

Respectfully submitted, Deb B, Secretary