The 2025 Fall Assembly approved a package of changes to the policy manual, shifting the region’s practice from following a fiscal year to operating per calendar year.
In advance of that vote, the Finance Committee determined that making that transition a smooth one will be its primary goal. The committee also discussed the possibility of moving the region’s prudent reserve to a nine-month CD, which the treasurer and others will examine.
The Bylaws Committee decided to continue working on clarifying Section VI of the bylaws, which addresses the nominations and elections of officers. Additionally, the committee identified a need to update board members’ job descriptions, and will ask board members past and present to contribute to the effort. This is the report the committee submitted during…
The group activity at the Fall Assembly asked subgroups of 5-6 representatives to answer some questions about doing service. These are some of the groups’ answers: What’s the most rewarding service you’ve seen or done? How has recovery inspired you to do service? How does service help your recovery?
The committee voted to conduct an IG Forum for the month of July, brainstormed ideas for other forums, and addressed the closure of Rockland IG and the merger of two Maine IGs.
During the morning portion of Region 6’s Spring Assembly in Albany, N.Y., April 6, longtime board member and current treasurer Debbie H. announced that she would not be seeking reelection to the board. Her position expires at the Fall Assembly, so the Region is seeking applicants. Several topics were discussed during the finance committee’s meeting…
Much of the discussion in the Web and Pub Committee’s meeting during the Fall Assembly focused on the continued revitalization of the Region 6 Messenger, which published in July for the first time in a while. Beginning with the issue being published Oct. 1, the committee’s intention is to send the Messenger to its subscribers…
The Intergroup Outreach Committee, commonly referred to as IGOR, discussed several of its procedures when it met April 6 at the end of the morning session of the Spring Assembly. Members decided to ensure it has current contact information for the 36 intergroups that are part of Region 6. They also discussed best practices for…