[Businessmtg] Elected Position Discussion

[Savannah Sanchez]

Sorry as I am trying to play catch up. But I do want to be an active participant, so I wanted to add my own thoughts. 


1. There is support for reducing the previous ASP service for elected trusted servants from 1 year to 6 months, although some would prefer the List Admin, Secretary or Treasurer to still have 1 year prior ASP service.

***Question for further discussion: Why would people be in favor of 1 year Vs 6 months for specific positions?


I will echo what many have said. I think the 6 months requirement is more realistic. As a newbie, I wanted to dive in and be involved. If I recall correctly, I volunteered to be a chair when they opened up the first time since I had joined, only to be told I had to be here for a year first. It then took me several rotations later to volunteer again. 

2. There is support for including other Al anon service as part of the service requirement in addition to or in lieu of time at ASP (multiple combinations have been suggested).

***Question for further discussion: Why was prior Al anon service not originally part of the requirements for ASP elected trusted servants? What are the pros and cons of this?


I've not been to a F2F group, but I want to feel like most of them are beneficial and they should be counted as service time, but still require the 6 months of ASP. 

3. There is a suggestion to count participation in the business meeting toward the ASP service requirement for elected trusted servants.

***Question for discussion: Has this been considered previously? What are the pros and cons of this?


I think this is a great idea. I know I learn a little bit more every time I attend the business meeting. I think it has also given me a better understanding of how much service is needed to keep this group healthy and strong. 

4. There is concern that the 3 year commitment for elected trusted servants is too long and could put off prospective people who might otherwise apply.

***Question for further discussion: What is the reason for the 3 year commitment and what are the pros and cons of lowering this?


The idea of a 3 year term is intimidating to me. Someone else mentioned a year, with the option to renew up to 3 years. I like that idea. 

5. There is a suggestion to lower the ASP participation requirements for the appointed positions to allow a possible faster path to service as an elected trusted servant.

***Question for further discussion: I think there might be conflicting guidelines for this between 1 year and 6 months. Could someone who has been here for a long time offer some clarity? 



All that being said, I believe I am about to my 3 year since joining ASP and I have now served as a daily chair once. Is there a position I could fill now? 
Savannah