[Businessmtg] Rewording the motion

[Sandie Parkker]

I maintain that physical newcomer packets are different from electronic
links and need to be considered to reflect that difference.

I looked up on the Alanon site, we are referencing, at the newcomer link.
There are currently16 different links under the ‘newcomer’ initial
heading.  All with different headings from the newcomer physical packet, as
Missy described in her previous email on July 16.

NFN, There are also 6 different physical newcomer packets, additionally on
the Alanon catalog site.  So the additional newcomer packets may or may not
have been created in 2008 when motion number 7 came about, ie:  no date was
listed in the catalog anywhere that I looked or found.  So not sure if we
know or not, but the newcomer packet we are referring to presently, was the
one from the 2008 vote.

All of this information is different under different titles, content and
formats and even sites.

In looking up the definition for wordsmithing I found it to say: “it is a
skillful use of words; the making of changes to a text to improve clarity
and style as opposed to content”.  From your dictionary.com.

As Jerry had previously pointed out on July  27, he was in agreement of the
motion being divided up.

I say all of this to say I have a different suggestion how to divide the
motion up for clarity.

I don’t understand the reasoning behind not creating two motions at this
time, as part of wordsmithing, maybe that will be revealed at another time.

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How about this:  Motion X

Part A of motion X: to repeal motion #7

Part B of same motion X: to add/use newcomer link to ASP greeter email
instead of physical packets.
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And also, NFN, Missy did mention in her previous email of July 16 the
possibility of further review and bring up at the next BM.  I am neutral
here.

Thank you for your consideration