After the official opening of the Conference, the first order of business was approval of a motion brought forth by the Conference Leadership Team. It dealt with seating certain people who could provide critical information to the Conference, Representatives from other structures, and Staff members who attended.
MOTION #1 — Seating of Participants at the Conference
Vote: 92 YES, 0 no, 0 abstentions, 0 void – CARRIED
That the following persons be seated at the 2018 World Service Conference.
With voice, but no vote:
Niketa B., Director of Finance and Operations Non-Al–Anon Member
Scot P., Associate Director—Digital Strategy Non-Al–Anon Member
Ann W., International Representative—Denmark Al-Anon Member
Gabriela G., International Representative—Mexico Al-Anon Member
With voice limited to Executive Committee for Real Property Management (ECRPM) business, but no vote:
Jeffrey K., Chairperson, ECRPM Al-Anon Member
Five additional motions were made throughout the conference and are listed below:
MOTION #2 — Electronic Devices for Note Taking
Vote: 90 YES, 0 no, 0 abstentions, 1 void – CARRIED
To end the three-year trial authorizing the use of electronic devices for note-taking starting at the 2015 World Service Conference and adopt the use of electronic devices at this and future World Service Conferences.
MOTION #3 — Annual Report
Vote: 91 YES, 0 no, 0 abstentions, 0 void – CARRIED
To approve the 2017 Annual Report.
MOTION #4 — Audited Financial Report
Vote: 91 YES, 0 no, 0 abstentions, 0 void – CARRIED
To approve the 2017 Audited Financial Report.
MOTION #5 — Finance Committee Report
Vote: 88 YES, 0 no, 0 abstentions, 3 void – CARRIED
To approve the 2018 Finance Committee Report.
MOTION #6 — “Just for Tonight” Bookmark
(71 YES, 17 no, 2 abstentions, 2 void) – CARRIED
That the 2018 World Service Conference give conceptual approval to develop a bookmark based on an August 2016 Forum article titled “Just for Tonight” using inclusive language.