[Businessmtg] Prudent reserves

[Amanda Bates]

Hi all and Happy Thanksgiving -

I want to propose that we add a venmo link for 7th tradition, helping to aid in the ease of donations. 

I am happy to help fund a special donation. 

In love & service ,
Amanda 

Sent with Love, Light & Gratitude 


> On Nov 25, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Mary Abbott <maryaonlinealanon at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi ASPers. 
> As ASP treasurer, I thought it might be good to send the current motion that dictates how we handle excesses above our prudent reserve  and also share my thoughts on this topic. First the Motion .
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> Motion #11 → Passed
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> “I move that 100% of the excess reserve funds be donated to Al-Anon’s World Office (WSO) on a quarterly basis while we continue the discussion of the feasibility of donating to other Al-Anon entities.”
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> Moved by Emee, seconded by Linda
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> 16 For
> 2 Against
> 0 Abstain
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> PASSED Thursday, June 20, 2013 10:17 AM       ~ 
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> My thoughts on the topic. I agree with much that Jerry had to say.
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> Our current Prudent Reserve (PR) needs updating. We do have an additional PO Box and increased costs have not been addressed in a while.  Jerry did ask if we are reimbursing SC members for incidentals. We are not. For example, when I snail mail, I cover the small costs of postage. For me, I see that as part of my support to ASP.
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> I also agree with Jerry that we can’t really create a new budget until we have an idea of what potential we expenses might be. 
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> Motion 11 is clear as to what we do with regular donation funds above our prudent reserve. I think that we could ask for a designated special donation. Perhaps we could name a month for funds that come in for this special donation. I think we would have to be specific about what the special collection will be used for so that is clear that this is not a regular “passing the basket” month. 
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> When we do decide the best course in how to find area, district, WSO, I like the percentage model. This is how my local F2F group distributes funds above our prudent reserve. 
> Mary A  
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