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6/4/2017Web Assistant positionsTo add more Web Assistant positions to help with Google Analytics and website updates. Add at least one more position as soon as possible.
Presented By Aimee
Seconded by AMY624 		9 in favor
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6/4/2017Web storage space To purchase web storage space through our web hosting company to back up our website (voicesofnicotinerecovery.com)
Presented By Aimee		17 in favor
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7/22/2017Protection of material on websiteTo immediately add this sentence on every page of the website "By accessing this site you agree that the material contained here is confidential and protected by copyright laws and may not be use or exploited for any purpose, commercial or otherwise" Proposed by Dave M.14 in favor
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7/22/2017Speaker shares on websiteSpeaker recorder to warn speakers that if he or she has their share recorded and posted on the website, there is a risk of having their share stolen by other sites for profit.12 in favor
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8/6/2017Donation to Nicotine AnonymousVONR treasury volunteers to donate for lunch and snacks for the Nicotine Anonymouse World Service Board Meeting to be held 10/13/17. Total not to exceed $150 Receipts to be provided to VONR Treasurer following the meeting. Presented by Chick7 in favor
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9/10/2017Marathon Meeting to mark VONR 15th AnniversaryTo hold a Marathon Meeting to celebrate VONR Anniversary on 10/15/17 with Julie organising it. Julie proposed.Approved by mutual consentPassed
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9/10/2017Speaker RecorderTo elect Milli to serve as Speaker Recorder with existing Speaker Recorder, Kenny Mac12 in favor
0 against		Passed
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9/10/2017ElectionsTo elect Julie as Secretary DesignateApproved by mutual consentPassed
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9/10/2017ElectionsTo elect Laurie as Web AssistantApproved by mutual consentPassed
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9/10/2017NicA Gratitute MonthTo hold a Gratitute Month to support Nicotine Anonymous World Services15 in favorPassed
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9/10/2017Marathon Meeting to mark VONR 15th AnniversaryTo make literature available between meetings12 in favour 2 againstPassed
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10/1/2017Whatsapp AdminDee nominated by Amy. Dee acceptedApproved by mutual consentPassed
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11/5/2017Treasurer DesignateSteve nominated Chick as Treasurer DesignateNo ObjectionsPassed
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11/5/2017admins with mobile devicespresented by Amy, seconded by Steve. Admins with mobile device have to have Admin with PC present during meeting. Rationale: To encourage Admins to chair with Mobile, but mobile has less capabilitiesAll in favorPassed
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12/3/2017Secretary NominationChick nominated Margie as secretary, (Not as designate...we change over in January). Joseph secondedAll in favorPassed
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12/3/2017AdjournJoseph motioned to adjourn, Gary secondedAll in favorPassed
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2/10/2018Whatsapp DetailsMotion made by Chick to have a Whatsapp meeting for members at anytime. Amy asked if it is the meeting before and after meetings.TabledTabled
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2/10/2018Make Whatsapp Umbrella under VONRMotion made by Dee: place Whatsapp under the umbrella of VONRTabledTabled
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2/10/2018Motion Compiler NominationChick nominated Linda as Motion Compiler. The position was explained. Aimee Seconds, Linda accepts and leaves room. All in favorPassed
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2/10/2018VONR ForumAimee makes motion to move forward with forum as discussion board "only" (no chat feature) and pay for our forum. Chick seconds. 18 in FavorPassed
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2/10/2018DelegatesJoseph motions to make Bill & Dee VONR Delegates...Chick and KennyMac second. Bill & Dee to let group know for sureTabledTabled
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4/8/2018Depricate Yahoo GroupChick motions to depricate the Yahoo group site and make voicesofnicotinerecovery.discussionforum.co official VONR forum10 in favor
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5/18/2018Accept MinutesAimee motioned to accept minutes as read, and Chick seconded0 opposedPassed
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5/18/2018Migrating from YahooFor 2 owners of Yahoo group remain owners until the group agrees they are no longer needed. They will oversee the messages in "Conversations" directing new members to our other resources, and act as Liaison with Yahoo. Chick seconded motion.7 approved 0 OpposedPassed
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5/18/2018Yahoo ModeratorsFor the moderators of the Yahoo group cease moderator status, because duties of Moderators on new VONR Forum are different than on Yahoo Chick 2nd7 approved 0 OpposedPassed
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5/18/2018Changes to PositionsFor the Group Greeter to use new member monthly count from the new VONR Forum. And for Group Greeter to send new members of Yahoo group and new VONR Forum a new welcome letter informing them of our other resources for recovery, including: our website, forum, speaker shares and Paltalk.For File Manager position of the Yahoo Group to be eliminated because the duties in the new VONR group are different from that of Yahoo.For Hippyspam Servant to post daily meeting times in "Today's Meetings" category in the VONR forum Aimee proposed, Chick seconded.7 approved 0 opposedPassed
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6/3/2018VONR Forum Owner/AdminsTo elect 2 VONR Owners/Admins who will oversee the operation of the Forum. Duties include overseeing Moderators, acting as Liaison with Forum Tech Support, and resolving issues as they arrive. Smobriety time 1+ years and a commitment to the group. Term of service indefinite. Aimee proposed, Chick 2nded6 approved 0 opposedPassed
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6/3/2018Elect new Owners/AdminsAimee volunteers to be an Owner/Admin. Aimee C nominated Chick and Peter seconded. Chick accepted0 opposedPassed
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6/3/2018VONR Forum ModeratorsTo create positions for 3-5 VONR Forum Moderators, who will oversee the discussions of the forum. Duties include deleting spam, encouraging friendly discourse and reminding members who are disruptive. Aimee proposed, Chick seconded. VONR Forum Moderator smobriety time 6 months, with 2 year term of service. Dee, Louise, Margie, and Teresa all stepped up for these positions. 0 opposedPassed
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6/3/2018Web Servant PositionAimee nominted Antony and Chick seconded. no opposedPassed
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6/3/2018Use Admin name in calender listingThere are meetings with no Admin names listed in association with the meeting, so it is impossible to contact that admin about their meeting. especially if there are issues in the meeting or if they have missed meetings.Using the person's first name in the meeting calendar listing will become default.If an admin would prefer not to have their name listed, this member can let the calender person know.5 approved 6 opposedFailed
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6/3/2018Updated Meeting admin listUpdated meeting admin list. Rationale: We need updated meeting admin list with meetings they are chairing. The Super Admin and Calender person are to be charged with keeping an updated spreadsheet on Google drive which includes meeting admin name, contact information, and day and time of any recurring meetings they are chairing or co-chairing. or if an admin prefers to hold Pop Up meetings.This list will be editable by the Super Admin, Web Master, Web Servant and Calender Person.This document will not be visible to others to protect the privacy of our Admins.Brenda seconds this motion. Proposed by?9 approved 2 opposedPassed
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6/3/2018Co-Chair Time RequirementsChange required time to Co-Chair meetings from 30 days to 7 days/1 week free of nicotine. Proposed by Aimee C4 approved 6 opposedfailed
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7/15/2018report on newcomersMotion by Daphne...I move to no longer report on newcomers who have joined the VONR Forum. It's not accurate because they're not new to VONR. Also this has nothing to do with the 12 step program and Nicotine Recovery.no opposedpassed
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7/15/2018Smobriety Time re ChairingAimee C proposes: Co-Chair meetings- 0 days nicotine free to Co-Chair with an Admin. Chair (with an admin hat)- 30 days nicotine free to earn admin hat. Must have 30 days free, and Co-Chaired at least 4 meetings in previous 30 days, and completed tech training with Super Admin. Resume as chair, (Already with admin hat) - 7 days nicotine free to resume chairing if chair has previously had Admin Hat.11 opposed 1 approvedfailed
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8/5/2018Increase Chip PostageCeleste N: I make a motion to increase the postage on each chip mailed to $.71. I was previously sending them with $.50 but the post office has told me I need to pay more because the envelopes are getting stuck in their machines.passed
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10/10/2018Whatsapp shouldn't be governed by 12 traditions"VONR meetings are official, registered meetings and listed with Nicotine Anonymous. As such they are governed by the 12 Traditions of Nicotine Anonymous. However, support provided in any other chat room, group text group other entity outside of VONR meetings is an outside issue and not subject to adherence to the 12 Traditions. Due to the fact that the VONR WhatsApp group is not a meeting then it does not need to be guided by the 12 Traditions but should be Traditions minded.”18 approved 1 opposedpassed
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11/4/2018have admins post to keep shares to 5-7 minGary asked if there could be an amendment made to his motion and this was agreed.
Amended motion: To change the rules of quiet and courtesy to include the following: "Please limit your share to 5 - 7 minutes so that all who wish to share have a chance to do so."
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11/4/2018Gratitude marathon meetingKenny: That VONR have a Gratitude Marathon Sunday November 11th. Time slots all day long. Kenny will host and invites any others to co-host.passed
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12/2/2018GC mtg time to 4pm ESTMotion from Tammy: To change the time of the monthly Group Conscience meeting from 7pm to 4pm (EST) to enable more members from non-US countries to attend the meeting.9 approved 0 opposedpassed
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1/6/2019GC Chair NominationGary was nominated by Chick, seconded by Joseph.(Begins 03/19) Chick substitute chairpassed
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1/6/2019
GC Designate Nominations
No one that was nominated can take position at this time. Chick and Joseph offered to fill in for Gary as needed. (Position would've started 02/19)N/A
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1/6/2019Secretary Designate NominationJoseph nominated Julie who feels unable to take the position at the moment.N/A
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1/6/2019Chip Person NominationJoseph nominated himself and was seconded by Aimee. Position starts in 3/19. passed
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1/6/2019WSO Delegate NominationChick nominated Teresa, Kenny Mac, and Aimee. passed
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1/6/2019Forum Room Owner NominationChick nominated Teresa and Aimeepassed
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2/10/2019Forum ModeratorDee nominated Susiepassed
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2/10/2019VONR Admin NotesKenny Mac: To accept the VONR Admin Notes, located on Google Drive, as a working document, which is based on Group Conscience Decisions and current practices. The document is and accessed through VONR’s website at http://voicesofnicotinerecovery.com > Resources > Chairing Meetings > Meeting Admin Notes Revisions- Working Document. The SuperAdmin will be tasked with maintaining and updating the document. This working version will supersede all previous versions of the document.
Motion seconded by Amy and Brenda.		15 approved 0 opposedpassed
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2/10/2019VONR co-Forum Owners Teresa: I move that as the January 2019 elected co- Forum Owner, I be given the password to the Administrative Dashboard during this meeting as any needed training can be better assessed from that view. I move that forum owners be considered as equals with neither over, nor under, the other.3 approved 10 opposedfailed
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2/10/2019VONR Forum NotesAimee: I move to Create VONR Forum Notes which will be housed on Google Drive and overseen and updated by the Forum Owner/Admin(s).
Seconded by Kenny Mac.		10 approved 0 opposedpassed