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Back to ORSCNA ArchivesJuly 2005 RSC New Business Motions going back to AreasVoted on at October 2005 RSC Meeting
Motion 2005:22 Date: 04-10-05
Maker of Motion: David L. – RD-Alternate Seconded By: John A. – MOASCNA RCM Motion: To create the position of Vice-Webmaster or Assistant Webmaster as a trusted servant of the Ohio Region. The position would have a 2-year term. Intent: To provide support to the Webmaster in fulfilling his responsibilities; and to provide for continuity in maintenance of the Region’s website. Note: Section 23 of ORSCNA P&A Guidelines already refers to such a position, specifying a “2-year clean time” requirement, and would only need slight modification. Pro: Need someone knowledgeable to take position if needed. Con: Overwhelm the Webmaster Motion removed from table at July RSC Motion to send back to Areas: John A. – MOASCNA RCM Seconded by: Al S. – H&I Coordinator Motion carried
Motion 2005:33 Date: 07-10-05
Maker of Motion: David L. – RD Alternate Seconded By: Susie S. – IWANA RCM Motion: Encourage the World Board and NAWS to make available (possibly as an information pamphlet) the language contained in Bulletin #13, “Some Thoughts Regarding Our Relationship to Alcoholics Anonymous”. Intent: In keeping with the 8th Concept, this statement on clarity of our message would be much more effective if it were readily available to our members. Pro: Something to bring clarity to our message. Con: Expense to groups Back to Areas A copy of Bulletin #13 can be found HERE Please print this Bulletin, take copies to your Area Meeting and discuss. Vote on motion at October RSC: 9-1-1 Motion carried Discussed who and how this would be made available to the World Board and NAWS. Per David L., there is a project suggestion form on the website. David will fill out the form for this project and submit it.
Motion 2005:35 Date: 07-10-05
Maker of Motion: Al S. – H&I Coordinator Seconded By: Willie S. – NWOASCNA RCM Motion: To move the position of H&I Coordinator to the H&I Subcommittee. Intent: As this position is directly involved with H&I, we feel the efforts of this position would be best suited for the H&I subcommittee. Pro: Unify our service structure. Con: Disunity among our service structure. Vote on motion at October RSC: 10-1-0 Motion carried Motion 2005:37 Date: 07-10-05
Maker of Motion: Mark R. – Policy Coordinator Seconded By: Nate M. – SASCNA RCM Motion: To add a new Section 6.21 to ORSCNA policy to read as follows: “6.21 Decision to make donation to Midwest Zonal Forum.” Intent: To add an item to our agenda that allows us to decide whether we are going to make a donation to the MZF each quarter. Pro: Remind us to support MZF - 7th Tradition. Con: Not an office of the NA service body. Vote on motion at October RSC: 7-2-2 Motion carried
Motion 2005:26 Date: 04-10-05
Maker of Motion: Mark R. – Policy Coordinator Seconded By: John A. – MOASCNA RCM Motion: To form an ad hoc committee of 4 addicts (Al S., John A., Steve H., and Willie S.) that will be given the authority and responsibility to complete the task of getting both the OCNA and the ORSCNA corporations updated with the State Auditor before the July 2005 Regional meeting. The ORSCNA Treasurer is also given the authority to disperse the funds necessary for the ad hoc committee to complete its task. Intent: To expedite the process of getting these 2 corporations up-to-date so that both bodies are not open to the risks of not being incorporated. Vote: 8-0-1 Motion carried Note: Robert F. wanted to know if this has been done. Per Al S., the documents for the OCNA Incorporation renewal were received from the Ohio Secretary of State and John A., OCNA XXIV Convention Chair, has been give a copy. OCNA will pay for the refiling fee. Al S. suggested that the OCNA Board of Directors assign to someone the responsibility of renewing the incorporation every 5 years. John A. reported that the state does not require that officers be changed – only the statutory agent. Al S., suggested changing the statutory agent from Barry Wright, the attorney, to Al S. John A. will take care of this. The ORSCNA Incorporation documents have not been received so this item of business will have to be taken care of at the October 2005 RSC.
Motion 2005:31 Date: 07-10-05
Maker of Motion: Michael K. – ORSCNA Regional Delegate Seconded By: Susie S. – IWANA Motion: To submit the following motion to be part of the Conference Agenda Report: Clarity Statement The Twelve Steps of Narcotics Anonymous, as adapted from A.A., are the basis of our recovery program. We have only broadened their perspective. We follow the same path with a single exception; our identification as addicts is all-inclusive with respect to any mood-changing, mind-altering substance. Alcoholism is too limited a term for us; our problem is not a specific substance, it is a disease called addition. We believe that as a fellowship, we have been guided by a Greater Consciousness, and are grateful for the direction that has enabled us to build upon a proven program of recovery. At NA meetings we introduce ourselves as addicts. When our members identify themselves as “addicts and alcoholics” or talk about living “clean and sober,” the clarity of the NA message is blurred. To speak in this manner suggests there are two diseases, that somehow one drug is separate from the rest, requiring special recognition. Our identification as Addicts is all-inclusive, allowing us to concentrate on our similarities not our differences. Intent: To obtain fellowship approval for a reading that is currently read at many groups and recovery meetings throughout the NA community and helps clarify our identity as addicts. Maker: Ohio Region Financial Impact: The direct financial impact will most likely be increased revenue through NA literature sales. However, raising funds is not the true intent of this motion. Intent: To obtain fellowship approval for reading that is currently read at many groups and recovery meetings. Pro: Help clarify our identity as addicts. Con: We believe a similar motion previously failed under CAR vote. Might offend the newcomer. |
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