MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
SEPTEMBER II, 2000
EMERALD VALLEY INTERGROUP
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting opened with the Serenity Prayer.
Those present introduced themselves.
A quorum was present to conduct business.
I OLD BUSINESS
(1) A motion was made and seconded that the body ratify the prior decision to lower the quorum needec
to conduct business to 15. This vote was taken at a previous business meeting when a quorum was not present. Motion
passed.
(2) A motion was made and seconded that the body ratify the prior decision to
create a super-committee composed of the Meeting Book, Newsletter and Website Committees; and to establish any of
these committees not yet formed.
This vote was taken at a previous business meeting when a quorum was not present. Motion passed.
H ELECTIONS
The following individuals were elected to the positions indicated:

(1) EVI "News":
(2) Meeting Book:
(3) Website:
(4) Activities:
(5) Answering Service
(6) CPC:
(7) Outreach:
(8) Hospitals:
(9) EVI Speaker Mtg.
(10) PI:

Zeb (465-1053) as Vice-Chair, Robert S. rotated in as Chair.
Pam (895-5478) as Chair
Yael (344-9395) as Vice-Chair (yaeld~efn.org)
Sandi D. (463-0586) ratified as Vice-Chair, rotated in as Chair
Dan ratified as Vice-Chair
Cathy B. (343-1962) as Chair (cburke@efn.org)
Alan (988-3595) as Vice-Chair
Myron (345-5827) ratified as Vice-Chair
Michael G. (338-4920) ratified as Chair
Gaylene G. (953-3425) as Vice-Chair
(gglide(i;i2spdianecounl-v.org)
Brad (744-3861) as Chair

A motion was made and seconded that the Literature Chair position will rotate in March of each year and not in
September as is the current practice. Motion passed.

III NEW BUSINESS
(1) A motion was made and seconded that the body purchase a phone answering machine to fill the gap between
when the office closes and when the scheduled diverter person actually goes on the phone line. Discussion followed:
apparently the diverter shifts are not always started on time and the phone is going unanswered for some period of time.
A motion to vote immediately on the motion on the floor as a matter of emergency or administration was made and
seconded. Motion to vote now passed. Motion to purchase phone answering machine passed. Minority opinion was
heard. On a revote the motion failed.
(2) A motion was made and seconded that a list be compiled of cell phone numbers of people willing to fill in for
the diverter after office hours. Discussion followed. A motion to vote immediately on the motion on the floor as a matter
of emergency or administration was made and seconded. Motion to vote now passed. Motion to compile the list passed.

II COMMITTEE REPORTS

(1) Treasurer : Gary reported that we are economically viable. See monthly Balance Sheet and P&L.
(2) Volunteer Coordinator : Gus reported that office is well staffed; need people for Friday a.m. and
p.m. shifts. Dann L. volunteered for Friday a.m. shift. Thanks Dann.
(3) Literature.-Rich reported that if we buy them, they will come.
(4) Answering Service : Frank reported that we need updated 12 Step lists back from the groups.
(5) PI : Jim reported that they are motoring up for the school season and are looking good.
(6) Activities : Linda reported that she is rotating out and she will remain on the committee. Thanks
Linda. Also reported balance of$300+.
(7) EVI "News" : Robert reported that the newsletter is here. Get 'em while they're hot.
(8) EVI Speaker Meeting : Al reported that they made money this month; that the committee will be
moving its monthly meeting to the EVI Office, time/day TEA.
(9) Outreach : No Report
(10) H & I : Harold filed written report. Read it. Thanks Harold.
(11) Steering Committee : Ed reported that the Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m.
starting in October.


III NEW BUSINESS (CONT,)
(3) A motion was made and seconded to rescind the Bylaw provision that permitted the addition of the Steering
Committee Members to the count in order to maintain a quorum once the meeting started and an initial quorum was
established. Discussion followed. A motion to vote immediately on the motion on the floor as a matter of emergency or
administration was made and seconded. Motion to vote now passed. Motion to rescind passed.
(4) A motion was made and seconded that the Bylaw provision requiring the maintenance of the quorum
throughout the meeting be rescinded. Discussion followed. A motion to vote immediately on the motion on the floor as
a matter of emergency or administration was made and seconded. Motion to vote now passed. Motion to rescind failed.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
In love and service,
GusP. Acting Secretary