[Businessmtg] FW: Business Meeting discussion

[Steve Rankin]

-----Original Message-----
From: Anna Cordle 
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2021 8:31 PM
To: Steve Rankin <steve at serenitysys.com>
Subject: Re: [Businessmtg] Business Meeting discussion

Thank you for explaining consensus, the fourth concept and voting in more detail.  I support the steering committee’s decisions and appreciate everyone’s service. 

Sincerely,
Anna D 

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> On Sep 19, 2021, at 3:53 AM, Steve Rankin <steve at serenitysys.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi ASPers,
> 
> We have only heard from 10 members in our discussion.  That's only 1/3 
> of the 30 members attending the Business Meeting.
> 
> An important part of my job as the Chair of the Business Meeting is to 
> ascertain the consensus of the meeting.  That's very difficult to do 
> if 2/3's of the members are silent.
> 
> Concept 4 tells us "Participation is the key to harmony."
> 
> Which means that your job is to participate.  Al-Anon service is not a 
> spectator sport.
> 
> Maybe you're a bit confused.  If so, then ask questions.
> 
> Maybe you're challenged by the arguing between Jerry and I.  OK, but 
> did you notice that nobody screamed at the other, and we worked out 
> our differences in a healthy way.  That's one of the things we get to do in Al-Anon service.
> 
> 
> Maybe you're new and you don't understand it all yet.  Then, do you 
> support the Steering Committee and go along with its recommendation?
> 
> Please note that when it comes time to vote, your vote counts the same 
> as anyone else's.
> 
> So, what happens if you don't vote?  That counts the same as a no vote 
> at ASP.  The same is true for an abstention.
> 
> We are changing topics on Monday, so this is your chance to speak up 
> about deleting the Web Master, giving the job to the Secretary, and 
> giving the Secretary the OK to appoint an assistant.
> 
> Love and SERENITY,
> 
> Steve
> 
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