ID EVENT DATE Motion Action Category
M2024-008 Quarterly Meeting 10/5/2024 Floor Action:  Finance Committee moves for Area Assembly to carry cost of special event liability insurance for the 2025 SETA Convention. One-time exception would protect the Area to without adding to the already agreed-upon budget. Passed by substantial unanimity  1, 6, 17, 
M2024-002 Quarterly Meeting 10/5/2024 Floor Action:  Finance Committee moves to require all events, where SETA could be held liable (e.g. SETA Convention, SETA Assemblies, SWRAASA), carry special event liability insurance to protect from any losses stemming from personal injuries, property damage, medical payments, and lawsuits at an event. Passed by substantial unanimity 60 for - <12 against 1, 6, 17, 27, 99
M2024-001 Quarterly Meeting 1/1/2024 Floor Action: Suspend all regional pools for travel to SWRAASA and Regional Forum for 2024-25.   Passed 56-13 1, 6, 17
M2023-003 Quarterly Meeting 4/1/2023 The SETA 2024 Convention Chair moved to be allowed to use a bank on Galveston Island because Chase bank does not have a branch on the island. Pro--safe within reach for cash and access to cash for more change. ConSETA Convention immediate Past Chair pointed out there is already an Area decision that SETA Convention shall use Chase for all financial transactions and no one is allowed to close it without an Area vote. Motion was tabled due to other priorities. Tabled 1,6,17
M2022-001 Quarterly Meeting 1/1/2022 Motion to extend Hybrid Area Assemblies-Ron S  The Finance Committee moves that $7,500 in unrestricted funds be used to cover the Audio/Visual costs for three Hybrid Assemblies in 2022. Rounded up for unforeseen cost: $2,500 / Assembly = $7,500/Year. Passed 1, 5, 6,14,17,
M2020-006 Quarterly Meeting 10/4/2020 The SETA Convention Committee will have one separate and individual checking account with Chase Bank for all convention financial needs.
The
signers on the checking account according to Chase Bank’s requirements will be: • Convention Committee Chairperson • Co-Chairperson • Convention Committee Treasurer • Alternate Treasurer • Area Treasurer • Area Secretary
No SETA Convention Committee member or account signers will have authority or SETA’s support to close the SETA Convention Chase Bank Account without the Area’s approval first.
Add to P&P and SETA Convention Guidelines:  1. SETA P&P under the section “SETA CONVENTION”, page 11, item number 6(g)  2. SETA Convention Guidelines under the section “Treasurer.”
Passed 99,1, 17, 20
M2020-005 Quarterly Meeting 10/4/2020 Motion to add to the P&P a cap of $7,500 on Convention Fund.  Any monies over the cap will be directed to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. Passed 99,1, 17, 20
M2020-002 Quarterly Meeting 2/1/2020 Motion, on behalf of the regional delegates, to support a hospitality suite at the International AA Convention in Detroit with a one-time donation of $500, the suite cost already being covered by the room block. ?? CHECK MINUTES  1, 17
M2020-001 Quarterly Meeting 1/27/2020 Motion from the Finance Committee to add the line items ‘Regional Forum Host’ and ‘SWRAASA Host’ to the Quarterly Assemblies Budget Worksheets so we won't be surprised when the they come back to town in 22 years.  Passed 1, 5,6, 17
M2019-002 Quarterly Meeting 4/14/2019 Connie R.-District 51 YPAA Motion –Portion of Motion that was amended per the Area Committee: 6. Verbal announcements, flyers, or displays shall be allowed at all SETA Assemblies and Conventions if the events are sponsored by any one or more of the following entities:
a. SETA Assembly-sponsored events, including, SETA Conventions and SETA service committees;
b. Events sponsored by SETA districts and/or groups;
c. General Service Structure of AA events sponsored by the General Service Board or General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous, including General Service Conferences, International Conventions, SWRAASA, Regional Forums, Special Forums and other similar events;
d. Texas State Convention, including when held in cities outside of SETA Area 67;
e. Intergroups/Central Offices events, such as workshops sponsored by Intergroups/Central Offices and their service Committees located within the boundaries of SETA Area 67; and
f. The conferences and committees of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, including when held in cities within the Southwest Regional Area.
Amended motion presented for updating the P&P manual was passed with a voting count of 69 in favor;
7 opposed   See Saturday's report for original motion and background.
PASSED 64 in favor; 24 opposed CHECK MINUTES 1,14,17
M2018-006 Quarterly Meeting 10/13/2018 Mike D. P49/A67 MOTION REGARDING DISTRICT 33 REMOVAL FROM SETA CONVENTION ROTATION D33 requests removal of Bryan/College Station from the P&P rotation of host cities for the Annual SETA Convention & Assembly. Mike gave a long historical account of the evolution of the geographical rotation and how it is no longer supported by D33 B/CS groups.  Passed 1,17
M2018-003 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2018 Bernardino (Edwin translating) presented Spanish Districts Motion asking the Area to fund a hospitality room for them to host at the conventions.  Discussion followed. Failed 1,17
M2018-002 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2018 Francia P. for District 33 Motion asking District 33 be removed from the SETA Convention rotation.  Failed 1,17
M2016-005 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2016 Motion from the floor submitted by Melissa R. to fund one member from the SETA IT/Web Committee and the SETA Multi-Lingual Committee to attend the GSO additional forum in Denver, Colorado and to be selected by lottery, amount to not exceed $1,200.   Passed 1,9,14,17
M2015-021 Quarterly Meeting 10/4/2015 Motion: “Because the SWRAASA Pool was overlooked in preparing the SETA Budget for 2016, and because this category should have been funded when the budget was prepared, the Finance Committee recommends that, in addition to the Delegate, Alt. Delegate and Area Chairperson (who are already funded), we provide sufficient funds to pay for four additional current Area Officers or Committee Chairpersons, to attend the 2016 Southwest Regional Service Assembly in an amount not to exceed $2,400, which is $600 per person.  This would satisfy the 4/8/01 motion.  Discussion followed.  Rick M. suggested a friendly amendment after Gary S. explained the motion supports oversight by the Finance Committee.  Troy B. raised a point of order: once the motion is on the floor, the motion must be tabled or voted on.  Gus H. spoke in favor of the motion.                                                                   




Passed 1,6,17,25
M2015-017 Quarterly Meeting 7/12/2015 The Finance Committee motion read as follows: "Because the Regional Forum was overlooked in preparing the SETA Budget for 2015, and because we have sufficient unrestricted funds on hand to fully fund the regional pool for the Regional Forum for 2015, the Finance Committee recommends that, in addition to the delegate, alt. delegate and  Area Chairperson (who are already funded), we provide sufficient funds for two additional current Area Officers or Committee Chairpersons, selected randomly, to attend the 2015 Regional Forum in an amount not to exceed $1,200, which is $600 per person.   Passed unanimously 1,17,
M2015-003 Quarterly Meeting 1/18/2015 Julie Ann from Beaumont stood for the SETA 2017 Convention Chair and was elected by acclamation. Passed 1,16,17,
M2014-009 Quarterly Meeting 7/13/2014 Fund translators to SWRAASA not to exceed $350.  There was a question about mileage reimbursement rate. Passed unanimously 1,17,
M2013-015 Quarterly Meeting 10/6/2013 Mary M. stood for and was elected the 2016 SETA Convention Chair for Bryan/College Station.   Passed 1,16,17
M2013-013 Area Committee Meeting 10/5/2013 Request for $520 by Multilingual Committee Lee for additional transceivers and headsets.  Need for 2014 SETA Convention in January.  Discussion followed on when the equipment was purchased, the budget for this and if there was an inventory for equipment.  Members of Area Committee were reminded about notice required for voting in P&P. Motion by the Multilingual Committee to be made with the support of the Area Committee.     1,5, 9,17,20
M2013-002 Quarterly Meeting 1/14/2013 Funding Delegate for 2012 motion was withdrawn by Deborah D following request by the Chair Ron C.(Funding for the Delegate is provided if the funds are available at the end of the previous calendar year by the Finance Committee.) Withdrawn 1,17,25
M2012-005 Quarterly Meeting 1/8/2012 Election of 2014 SETA Convention Chair for Beaumont.  Rocco M stood.  Three were opposed.  The Assembly voted in favor by a significant majority. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2011-018 Quarterly Meeting 7/10/2011 Motion to Provide SETA Convention Financial Report to Houston Intergroup: After discussion, Betsy G suggested a Friendly Amendment: “Records” would be changed to “Report”. This was agreed.  Motion passed with (1) opposed.  No Minority Opinion. Passed 1, 15, 17, 
M2011-002 Quarterly Meeting 1/16/2011 Proposal to reimburse the incoming Area Chair for the travel expenses to the 2010 SWRAASA in Denver, CO for a total not to exceed $450.   Passed unanimously 1, 6,17, 25
M2010-023 Quarterly Meeting 10/3/2010 Motion to elect Melanie M. 2012 SETA Convention Chair passed. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2010-022 Quarterly Meeting 10/3/2010 Motion that the Area Delegate "Elect" and Alt. Delegate "Elect"  expenses be funded to SWRAASA in Denver not to exceed $700. Passed 1, 17,
M2010-020 Quarterly Meeting 7/11/2010 Motion to reimburse ZBM $35.03 for expenses while hosting a speaker at the Beaumont SETA Convention. . Passed 1, 17,
M2010-018 Quarterly Meeting 7/11/2010 Motion to fund Two Spanish Translators to SWRAASA in Denver, not to exceed $700. Motion approved Passed 1, 9, 17
M2010-017 Quarterly Meeting 7/11/2010 The SETA Convention Guidelines were revised to include 1) submit proposed hotel contract to Finance Committee for review and approval prior to signing, 2) submit a projected budget and expense to finance committee for review and approval prior to release of funds,  3) submit a detailed final convention treasurer report to the April Assembly, 4) finance committee develop uniform budgeting/reporting formats for future SETA Convention Treasurer.  Passed 1, 5, 6, 17, 21
M2009-013 Quarterly Meeting 7/12/2009 Randee B. was elected to fill the 2011 SETA Convention Chair because Tom B. stepped down. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2009-009 Quarterly Meeting 4/5/2009 Don B. requested a $850 increase of the 2009 budget to fund 4 people instead of 2 to the 2009 SW Regional Forum Oct.9,10,11. Passed 1, 6, 17
M2008-016 Quarterly Meeting 10/5/2008 Elected Tom B. as the 2011 SETA Convention Chair in Galveston. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2008-013 Quarterly Meeting 7/13/2008 Finance committee moved to increase SWRAASA travel expenses by $600 for the 7 members attending in October 2008.   Passed 1, 6, 17
M2008-012 Quarterly Meeting 7/13/2008 Betsy G. made a motion, 2nd by Paul M. to contribute $100 to SWRAASA Committee to increase the seed money for SWRAASAs.  Passed 1, 17
M2008-006 Quarterly Meeting 4/13/2008 Mary Anne M. was elected as the 2010 SETA Convention Chair in Beaumont.   Passed 1, 16, 17
M2007-019 Quarterly Meeting 7/15/2007 A motion was made to fund our Multi-lingual Committee Chair to attend the Regional Forum in October 2007 to assist with Translations. The funding not to exceed $500. Passed 1,6,9,17,
M2007-017 Quarterly Meeting 7/15/2007 Finance Committee moved to fund $1010 to send the Alternate Chairperson and Treasurer to the Regional Forum in October 2007.  Passed 1,6,17,25
M2007-013 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2007 A motion was made and seconded to provide mailing labels to the SCAP Committee for promoting the State Convention.  Passed 1,12,17,
M2007-009 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2007 A motion was made to elect Paul M. as the 2013 State Convention Chairperson.  Passed 1,16,17
M2007-006 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2007 The ad hoc  committee on SETA Convention Guidelines recommended that we put back in a line from the 1995 Convention Guidelines that was omitted from the 2004 Convention Guidelines.   The line is as follows: "5.1.1.k Workshop - See A.A. Guidelineson Conferences and Conventions MG-4. May delegate all or part of this responsibility.  The motion passed Passed 1,17, 21
M2007-005 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2007 The ad hoc committee on a Prudent Reserve for the State Convention recommended to have the surplus funds from the State Convention continue to be given to the SCAP committee to put in their account and that the SCAP build a reserve for the funds minus what the committee needs to operate. The motion failed. Failed 1, 12,17,21,
M2007-004 Quarterly Meeting 4/15/2007 The ad hoc committee on January Committee meetings at the SETA Convention recommended that the Area Assembly continue to hold Area Committee meetings at the  January SETA Convention.  The motion passed Passed 1,17,21,
M2006-019 Quarterly Meeting 10/8/2006 An Area Action passed in January to separate the convention funds from the SETA budget and Betsy would appoint an ad hoc committee to revise the wording in the Policy and Procedures Manual. The final recommendation for changes to the Policies and Procedures Manual is ready for a vote and comes out of the Committee as a motion and a second.  Passed 1,5,6,17,20,21, 22,26,
M2006-009 Quarterly Meeting 4/9/2006 Motion for SCAP to be given a set of SETA mailing labels to be used for mailing Texas State Convention flyers. Passed 1,12,17
M2006-004 Quarterly Meeting 4/9/2006 Area Convention funds should be separated from the Southeast Texas Area budget and account. A separate restricted fund should be established for convention monies. A suggested cap of $15,000 should be placed on this account. Any monies over the cap will be directed to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. Betsy will appoint an ad hoc committee to revise the wording in the P&P. Passed 1,5,6,17,20,21, 22,26,
M2005-030 Quarterly Meeting 10/16/2005 Tim C was nominated for Chairperson for the SETA 2008 Convention. Tim was elected by acclamation. Passed 1,16,17,
M2005-020 Quarterly Meeting 7/10/2005 The Finance Committee recommended accepting the proposed amended budget with one change in removing the SWRAASA line item, which would lower the budget deficit to $11,944.  The budget motion failed. Failed 1,5,6,17
M2005-019 Quarterly Meeting 7/10/2005 The Finance Committee made a motion to rescind the motion made and passed during the April assembly, “... to discontinue the practice of including projected income from Area conventions in the Area budget.”  Passed 1,5,6,17,20,26
M2005-018 Quarterly Meeting 7/10/2005 A motion was made at the April Assembly by Gary S. and seconded by Zaz M to remove the line item of the funds in the 2006 budget to send an additional four committee members to SWRAASA. This motion was postponed so is automatically placed back on the agenda for July.  Passed 1,5,6,17
M2005-017 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 A motion was made by Bill B. and seconded by Zaz M. to postpone removing the SWRAASA line item from the 2006 budget until July.  Passed 1,5,6,17,
M2005-016 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 A motion was made by Bahiyyah W. and seconded by Jeff B. to have SETA support hosting a Webcast of the International Convention Flag Ceremony.   Passed 1,6,17,24,26
M2005-015 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 A motion was made by Marvin W. and seconded by Zaz M. to discontinue the practice of including projected income from Area Conventions in the Area budget.   Passed 1,5,6,17,20,26
M2005-014 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 The Finance Committee recommended that the Area not fund the expense of $320 to rent space for the Webcast of the International Convention.  Passed 1,6,17,24,26
M2005-013 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 Mark C. was elected by acclamation to represent SETA at the International Convention Hospitality Suite Committee. Passed 1,17,26
M2005-012 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 A motion passed to provide printed mailing labels from the SETA Convention mailing list to the SCAP Committee to mail Texas State Convention flyers to people in the SETA Area.  Passed 1,12,17,
M2005-010 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2005 Mike D. was elected by acclamation as the 2007 Texas State Convention Chair. Passed 1,16,17,
M2005-004 Quarterly Meeting 1/9/2005 Debra R was elected by acclamation as SETA representative to the International Convention Hospitality Suite Committee Passed 1,17,26
M2004-023 Quarterly Meeting 10/03/04 Bonita W. stood and was elected as 2007 SETA Convention Chairperson by the Assembly, the convention to be held in Galveston. Passed 1, 16, 17 
M2004-006 Quarterly Meeting 04/04/04 Motion was made to accept the SETA Convention Guidelines as amended. Motion passed . Passed 54-16  1, 17, 21
M2004-005 Quarterly Meeting 04/04/04 Katy Gray made a motion to amend the TDCJ Chairperson section of the SETA Convention Guidelines and Suggestions on page 11 as follows: Eliminate "TDCJ from all guidelines and replace with "CFC"  except in third bullet point leave in TDCJ. Amendment Passed Passed 1, 17, 21, 
M2004-003 Quarterly Meeting 01/18/04 Gary S. made a motion to contribute $300 for coffee and supplies for the Southwest Regional hospitality suite at the International Convention in 2005. Joe S. seconded the motion.  Passed 1, 17
M2003-030 Quarterly Meeting 10/12/03 The Finance Committee recommended that the 2004 SETA Convention Committee be advanced an additional $1500 to cover expenses. Motion passed. Passed 1, 6, 17
M2003-027 Quarterly Meeting 10/12/03 Gus H. stood for 2006 SETA Convention Chairperson and was elected by acclamation. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2003-025 Quarterly Meeting 10/12/03 A motion to amend the current policy for electing a State Convention Chairperson as stated in the Policies and Procedures Manual by changing  the body that selects the chairperson from the Area Committee to the Area Assembly. It further clarifies who is eligible to stand.  Passed 1, 16, 17, 20
M2003-015 Special Session Meeting 04/13/03 The Area Committee met in Special Session to select a Chairperson for the Texas State Convention to be held in Houston in 2006. Charles P. and Mike D. stood and Charles was elected. Passed 1, 16, 17 
M2003-014 Quarterly Meeting 04/13/03 Bill T. made a motion that the Area Committee meet after the Assembly and select a 2006 State Convention Chairperson. Benny B. seconded the motion.  Passed 1, 17
M2003-012 Quarterly Meeting 04/13/03 The Finance Committee proposes " To fund the Area Registrar to attend the Regional Forum in Kansas City, in the amount of $300, to partially pay the cost of her travel and accommodations. Beth R. said the $300 was not enough and the motion should fully fund her expenses. Benny B. seconded the amendment. The amended motion passed. Passed 1, 6, 17, 25
M2003-011 Quarterly Meeting 04/13/03 Finance Committee proposed "We restrict an additional $5000 to be available for 2004 SWRAASA expenses. . Passed 1, 6, 17
M2003-010 Quarterly Meeting 04/13/03 Proposal by the State Convention Chair Election Guidelines Committee " The Area Assembly will elect a State Convention Chairperson, when Houston is the host city. This election will take place at the Area's April Assembly, in the year the State Convention rotation through Houston. The election will be by written ballot with a majority required. Any member that has previously served as Co-Chair of the State Convention, Chair or Co-Chair of the Southeast Texas Area Convention or Past Delegate of the Southeast Area may be nominated to serve as State Convention Chairperson." Motion tabled, this is a change to the  Policies and Procedures Manual and requires 30 days notice before it can be voted on. Tabled 1, 17, 20
M2002-019 Quarterly Meeting 10/06/02 Elected Jamie G. 2005 SETA Convention Chair- Houston. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2002-017 Quarterly Meeting 10/06/02 Elected Lynette W. 2004 SETA Convention Chair- Bryan-College Station. Passed 1, 16, 17
M2002-016 Quarterly Meeting 10/06/02 The Treasurer's report was amended to include the $5000 restricted seed money for SWRAASA. Motion was approved as amended. Passed 1, 17,
M2002-014 Quarterly Meeting 07/14/02 The original motion and second that "the profits from the  Convention in Beaumont be earmarked to fully fund the Delegate to the General Service Conference in 2003 and to provide additional seed money for the SWRAASA bid in 2004, if we win the bid." was withdrawn. Tony submitted that "SETA set aside $5000 as seed money in the event that SETA gets the bid for the 2004 SWRAASA.  Passed 1, 5, 6, 17
M2002-012 Quarterly Meeting 07/14/02 Motion to accept the 2003 Budget to include funding of the incoming elect Chairperson to attend SWRAASA. Motion passed. Passed 1, 5, 17, 25
M2002-011 Quarterly Meeting 07/14/02 Motion to fund the Area Chairperson to attend Regional Service Functions including SWRAASA and the Regional Forum on a permanent basis to include partial funding of $400 per event per year. The funding to be for transportation and accommodations only, also to include the year 2002 and, amended to include the current Chairperson-elect to attend SWRAASA in the year 2002 only.  Passed 1, 17, 25
M2002-010 Quarterly Meeting 04/14/02 Motion that profits from the Beaumont Convention be earmarked to fully fund the Delegate to the General Service Conference in 2003 and to provide the additional seed money for the SWRAASA bid in 2004.  Tabled 1, 17, 18, 25
M2002-007 Quarterly Meeting 04/14/02 Area voted on an amended amendment to a motion. It reads: To fund the current Chair and incoming Chair Elect to attend SWRAASA in 2002. Amendment to the original amendment passed. The original Motion and original Amendment to the motion was Tabled. Tabled 1, 6, 17, 25
M2001-026 Quarterly Meeting 10/14/01 Marvin W. made a motion seconded by Debbie F. for limited funding of three people to attend a Special Forum in Austin Texas December 7-9, 2001. The motion was amended to read "Partial funding for four members of Area 67 to attend the Special Forum in Austin Texas on December 7-9, 2001. The funds cover mileage at 14ct. Per mile and hotel rooms at $75 per night, for two nights, for each member. The total expense for each member would be a maximum of  $250. The total funding amount would be $1000. The people attending would be the two DCMs of the Area's two Linguistic Districts, Chair of the Multi-lingual Committee and, the Workshop Moderator." The  motion carried as amended. Passed 1, 6, 17
M2001-025 Quarterly Meeting 10/14/01 Debbie C. stood and was elected by acclamation as the 2004 SETA Convention Chairperson in Bryan/College Station. Passed 1, 16, 17,
M2001-011 Quarterly Meeting 04/08/01 The Finance Committee recommendation for funding Travel and Lodging to the Forums and SWRAASAs accepted. Motion passed. Passed 1, 6, 17
M2001-003 Quarterly Meeting 01/07/01 Nate A. accepted by acclamation to chair 2002 Beaumont Convention. Passed 1, 16, 17,
M2000-017 Quarterly Meeting 10/08/00 Motion to change Policy and Procedure manual on page 12 to read "The Area will elect a SETA Convention Chair at the October Quarterly but no later than January, 2 years before the Convention."  Passed 99,1, 17, 20,
M2000-013 Quarterly Meeting 10/08/00 Motion that funding for Lodging at the 2001 Regional Forum will be for The Delegate, Alt. Delegate, Chairman, Alt. Chairman. No SWRAASA recommendation at this time. The Finance Committee will develop guidelines for future Regional Forums and SWRAASAs and will submit them in the January 2001 Assembly for approval. Passed 1, 6, 17, 25,99
M2000-001 Quarterly Meeting 01/16/00 Correction to October 1999 minutes to read TCYPAA as name of convention donating to SETA. Motion to accept minutes as corrected.  Passed 1, 17
M1999-013 Quarterly Meeting 10/10/99 Moved to accept Keith S. 2001 SETA Convention Chair by acclamation.  Passed 1, 16, 17
M1998-020 Quarterly Meeting 10/11/98 Moved to not host Hospitality Suite at the Spirit Of Houston Conference.  Passed 1, 17,
M1998-003 Quarterly Meeting 01/11/98 Move to elect Rodney R. by acclamation to 2000 State Convention Chair.  Passed 1, 16, 17,
M1997-032 Quarterly Meeting 10/26/97 Move to elect Dan G. 1999 SETA Convention Chair by acclamation.  Passed 1, 16, 17,
M1997-015 Quarterly Meeting 04/06/97 To allot $1000 to SCAP Committee to use as seed money for State Convention. Motion passed. For the minority opinion, Jane S. said that SCAP had $1100 in the bank which is enough to host a hospitality suite plus there is time to request more funds if needed from the Finance Committee. A revote was called but no written record of vote. Passed 1, 6, 12, 17
M1997-012 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 Marie F. to look into having a hospitality suite at the Texas State Convention.  Passed 1, 17
M1997-011 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- Al-Anon/Alateen program for the convention to be the responsibility of the Al-Anon subcommittee chairperson and their expenses to be paid from the SETA Convention Treasury.  Passed 1, 17, 20, 99
M1997-010 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- A complete financial report will be presented to the April quarterly Area assembly following the completed convention.  Passed 1, 17, 20, 99
M1997-009 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- Any loss incurred by a SETA convention to be made up by the Area treasury.  Passed 1, 17, 20. 99
M1997-008 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- Area Treasurer shall advance convention committee a sufficient sum for preliminary expenses. Such sum to be repaid to the area treasury by the April quarterly immediately following the completed convention.  Passed 1, 17, 20, 99
M1997-007 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- The annual convention location shall rotate among Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, and Bryan/College Station and or their general vicinities.  Passed 1, 17, 20
M1997-006 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- Convention Advisory Committee to assist convention chair is composed of Treasurer & chairpersons of the four preceding conventions and the current Delegate.  Passed 1, 17, 20, 25, 99
M1997-005 Quarterly Meeting 01/05/97 P & P Manual- Assembly to elect Convention Chair at Oct. Qtrly but no later than Jan. each year. Two Yrs sobriety required for convention chair. Area Chair may nominate if no one stands. Convention Chair is responsible for appointing all convention officers & sub committee chairs.  Passed 1, 17, 20, 99
M1996-007 Quarterly Meeting 10/06/96 Due to cancellation of contract with/by the San Luis Hotel in Galveston, a motion for SETA to move the 1998 Convention to Beaumont and 1999 returning the convention to Galveston. Motion passed. Passed 1, 17, 26,
M1995-021 Quarterly Meeting 07/09/95 Motion to send a letter of support to San Antonio Bid Committee was made by Linda G. seconded by Debbie C. and passed unanimously. Passed 1, 17,
M1995-020 Quarterly Meeting 07/09/95 Motion to make a formal bid proposal for the 2005 International Convention was made by Jim R. seconded by Peter C.  Failed 8-70+. 1, 17,
M1995-019 Quarterly Meeting 07/09/95 Motion and seconded to delete from page 12 of the Policy and Procedure Manual Item a. Advances and all other monies to be maintained in a permanent Convention bank account.  Passed unanimously 1, 6,  17, 20,
M1995-012 Quarterly Meeting 04/09/95 The Finance Committee proposed to close the permanent Convention Account because it is an interest bearing at $2/month with maintenance fees of $12/month and bank refuses to waive the maintenance fee. Also due to the location of the bank we only use account for at most two of the four conventions. It was moved, seconded and motion carried to accept the proposal. Passed 1, 6, 17, 26
M1995-009 Quarterly Meeting 04/09/95 The P&P Committee recommended amendments to SETA P&P:
1) Pages 4&5.
One Area Secretary; add Area Records Committee Chairperson.
2) Page 9 #4 The
Finance Committee's responsibility shall be: To prepare the proposed budget for the following fiscal year, to study/review the needs of the assembly as a whole as they relate to income and expense and to ensure a healthy but practical Area financial status that honors the intent of the Seventh Tradition. The committee will have a voting chairperson plus other members, including the Area Treasurer and non-voting, at-large members equally representing the geographic segments of the SETA Area.
3) Page 9 #5 The
Budget Sub-committee for the Finance Committee shall consist of the Area Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, and any assembly member requiring funding for approved area service work. The proposed budget for the following fiscal year will be presented to the assembly at the second quarterly meeting of the current year and voted on by the assembly no later than the third quarterly assembly meeting.
4) Page 11 first paragraph, Any member willing
to stand for any Area Committee job must be present or submit their intentions in writing.
5) Page 11 #1, The
Area Secretary shall insure that all voting members are assigned numbered badges upon registering at each quarterly assembly. The numbered badges assigned will represent the roll of qualified voters. Prior to voting, that roll will be called to verify that all are present  and to identify any qualified voters missed in the registration process. Attendance by a member of the assembly will be required for that member to exercise the voting privilege.
6) Page 11 #5
Election of all Area Officers will follow the Third Legacy Procedure as outlined in the A.A. Service Manual. Election of Alternate Officers, Chairpersons of Assembly-approved committees and Liaisons to Intergroups will be by written ballot with a majority required.
7) Page 12.
Rename Area Conference to Convention.
8) Page 12c.
Disposition of any surplus money from the Convention to be recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Area Assembly.
The assembly unanimously accepted the new Policies and Procedures Manual as amended.
Passed unanimously 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26,
M1995-003 Quarterly Meeting 01/22/95 Helen M. moved and Linda  G. seconded to approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to pay Sheridan Astrodome Hotel the balance of $1255.56.  Passed 1, 6, 17,
M1994-022 Quarterly Meeting 07/10/94 Motion to increase the 1995 Transcription Secretary budget to $2000 to include quarterly meeting expense and travel to Regional Forums or SWRAASA and funding for the 6 standing committees. Passed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 17, 25,
M1994-004 Quarterly Meeting 01/16/94 Jane S. made a motion that due to the January Conference, the reports normally given on Saturday be submitted to the Transcription Secretary in writing and incorporated into the minutes. Seconded by Jan M.  Passed 1, 17, 25, 99
M1994-001 Area Committee 01/15/94 Motion was made by Gary J. to approve Paul S.  as Chairman of the 1995 SETA Conference. Approved by the committee. Passed 1, 16, 17, 
M1993-012 Quarterly Meeting 07/11/93 A motion was made by Dick that District 3N be included in the Conference Rotation for the year 1996. It was seconded by Bill M.  Passed 1, 17, 22, 26,
M1993-011 Quarterly Meeting 07/11/93 Jan M. made a motion that the recommendation for disbursement of 1993 SETA Conference Funds suggested by the Finance Committee be accepted. Don seconded the motion.  See the July 10, 1993 Committee minutes, page 8, Finance Committee Recommendations, for more details of this motion. Passed 1, 5, 6, 17,
M1993-006 Quarterly Meeting 04/04/93 A motion was made by Sam Bragg that $1000 of the 1993 SETA Conference surplus be sent to GSO and that the remaining monies be rotated in the budget. Second by Gary. Motion failed. No minority rebuttal. See 04/04/93 minutes and the "Additional Recommendations for group consideration" in the Proposed Budget report for more details on this motion. Failed 1, 5, 6, 17, 24,
M1991-032 Quarterly Meeting 10/20/1991 Motion by Helen M. to vote at assembly on proposal for chairman to appoint Ad Hoc Committee on making the January Conference beginning in 1993 a more effective 2 day assembly. Vote for 70, against 2. No minority opinion. Passed 70-2 1, 17, 21,
M1991-020 Quarterly Meeting 1/13/1991 A motion to defer to April meeting possible funding of area committee chairpersons to SWRAASA & Regional Forum. Seconded and approved. Passed 1, 5, 17, 25,
M1991-019 Quarterly Meeting 10/19/1991 A motion was made by Jim B. to donate money collected at TDC Speaker Meeting to SETA CFC, motion was seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Passed 1, 4, 17,
M1991-017 Quarterly Meeting 10/19/1991 The motion that was tabled in April to separate the January SETA Assembly from the Area Conference was read and voted on. Failed 1, 17,
M1991-015 Quarterly Meeting 7/14/1991 A motion was made, seconded to fund Rodney R. to the AAWS Intergroup seminar in Memphis, Tenn. The motion was defected(?). Failed 1, 15, 17,
M1991-009 Quarterly Meeting 4/14/1991 A motion was made to separate the Area Assembly and the area-sponsored Conference so that they are not held at the same time & place & make the conference part of the area business by forming a standing committee with the same stature as CPC, PI, etc. Tabled 1, 17, 26,
M1991-007 Quarterly Meeting 4/14/1991 A motion was made seconded and approved by the assembly to host the Southwest Regional Forum in 1997. Passed 1, 17,
M1991-005 Quarterly Meeting 4/14/1991 A motion was made and seconded to accept the 4 addendums to the 1991 Area budget as presented. Addendums 1. $1200 budgeted for SWRAASA in error should be removed. 2. Grapevine committee budget $400. 3. Archive budget needs an added $700. 4. Area Chair needs $350 increase. There were no questions.  Passed 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 25
M1991-003 Quarterly Meeting 1/13/1991 There was a motion made by Jerry M., seconded by Jane S. to amend the 1991 budget to cover the SETA 2000 Bid expenses. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1990-030 Quarterly Meeting 10/14/1990 Motion by Russel C. for the Area Assembly to fund the Area chairpersons to go to SWRAASA and the Southwest Regional Forum. Would cover travel and lodging effective January 1, 1991. Motion amended to table until assembly. Seconded by Marvin W. and passed. Tabled 1, 5, 17, 25
M1990-023 Quarterly Meeting 7/22/1990 A group of young people are trying to bid to bring the International Young People's Convention to Houston in 1992. A motion was made to send a letter of support in this venture. It was seconded, voted on and passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1990-015 Quarterly Meeting 7/22/1990 A motion was made by George S. to increase the Conference account to $4000. Then to move that money to the reserve account and close the conference account. $4000 will be restricted only to be spent for conference expenses. It was seconded by Beth R. and passed. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1990-014 Quarterly Meeting 7/22/1990 There was a motion the we fund a bid for the 2000 International Convention with $1500. It was seconded, voted on and passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1990-013 Quarterly Meeting 7/22/1990 There was much discussion for and against a bid for the International Convention in 2000. There was a motion that the Assembly DOES NOT submit a bid for the 2000 International Convention. It was seconded and DID NOT pass. Failed 1, 17,
M1990-010 Quarterly Meeting 4/1/1990 Helen M.  said that New Mexico was asking for help with this SWRAASA. She made a motion that we send New Mexico $300 to help with SWRSA. It was seconded, voted on and passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1990-009 Quarterly Meeting 4/1/1990 Beth C. made a motion to fund the SETA secretary and treasurer their expenses to attend the Southwest Regional Service Assembly. It was seconded, voted on and passed. Passed 1, 5, 17, 25,
M1989-022 Quarterly Meeting 10/8/1989 Jay C. made a motion that we increase the 1990 Convention advance by $1000 in case it is needed. Doug R. seconded it. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1989-017 Quarterly Meeting 10/8/1989 Dona T. made a motion that we host the Regional Forum in 1991. Helen M. seconded it and a majority of the assembly were in favor. Passed` 1, 17,
M1989-008 Quarterly Meeting 4/2/1989 There was a motion to send Doug R. to the State Convention to attend the State Correctional Committee. It was seconded and Passed. Passed 1, 4, 17,
M1989-006 Quarterly Meeting 4/2/1989 Beth C. made a motion that we send our Alternate Delegate and Area Chairperson to the Pacific Region Alcoholics Service Assembly (PRASA).  Passed 1, 17, 25,
M1989-005 Quarterly Meeting 4/2/1989 A motion was made and seconded to send the Alternate Delegate and the Area Chairperson to the Southwest Regional Conference.  Passed 1, 17, 25,
M1988-001 Quarterly Meeting 1/10/1988 Linda O. requested a budget amendment to the 1988 budget for additional funds of $500 for future expenses of the 1995 International Convention Bid Committee. A motion was made by Bill C.  to so amend the budget; it was seconded and carried. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1987-013 Quarterly Meeting 10/11/1987 Eunice S. made a motion to amend the 1987 budget funds to include $650 to the 1995 International Convention bid committee. The motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1987-010 Quarterly Meeting 7/12/1987 Tot L. moved that the assembly bid on the 1995 International Convention. The motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1987-009 Quarterly Meeting 7/12/1987 Tot L. moved that the assembly bid on the 1989 Regional Forum. The motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1987-008 Quarterly Meeting 7/12/1987 Margaret M. made a motion that the net proceeds from the Jan. 1987 SETA Conference in the Reserve Account for self-support of the assembly other committees supported by the assembly. The motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1986-007 Quarterly Meeting 7/13/1986 Bill C. moved that the treasurer make available to the Area Conference an additional $1500 if needed, the motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1986-004 Quarterly Meeting 4/4/1986 George S. reported that the 1986 Convention in Beaumont had $2,207.99 left after expenses were paid. Fred moved that we keep this money in the Area and Martha W. seconded.  Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1985-016 Called Business Meeting 12/15/1985 Fred F. moved that Bill C. be named the 1987 Area Conference chairman. Mike F. seconded the motion and it passed. Passed 1, 16, 17,
M1985-013 Quarterly Meeting 10/13/1985 Joanie M. moved that the assembly authorize $300 for the 1990 International Bid work. The motion was amended to increase the amount to $500 and was seconded by Larry S.  Passed 1, 17, 26,
M1985-012 Quarterly Meeting 10/13/1985 Helen M.  moved that any one interested in chairing the 1987 conference come forward in December instead of February. Martha W.  Seconded the motion and it passed Passed 1, 17,
M1985-011 Called Business Meeting 8/11/1985 Helen M. moved that Houston rotate to 1987 for our Area Conference. Rhona W. seconded the motion and it passed. Passed 1, 17, 26,
M1985-008 Called Business meeting 6/2/1985 Fred F. moved that the area submit a bid for the 1990 International Convention be held in Houston. Margaret B. seconded the motion. Passed 1, 17, 26
M1985-005 Quarterly Meeting 4/14/1985 Martha W. moved that the $3578.57 proceeds from the 1985 Area Conference be kept in the area treasury. The motion was seconded by Fred F.  Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1984-20 Called Business Meeting 12/9/1984 Rufus P. moved that we financially support our Alternate Delegate to the Area Conference, the State Conference and any travel expenses he incurs in place of our Delegate. The motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 17, 25
M1984-012 Quarterly Meeting 7/8/1984 1985 Budget, Martha W. moved that we decrease the Regional Forum expense to $900, the motion was seconded by Harry S. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1984-010 Quarterly Meeting 4/8/1984 After expenses the 1984 SETA Conference cleared $803.59. Les P. moved that we put the $803.59 in the operating acct. The motion was seconded by George S. Passed 1, 17,
M1984-009 Quarterly Meeting 4/8/1984 H B M. moved that the Conference acct. contain a max of $3500; if it exceeds this amount the excess be transferred to the Operating acct. Seconded by Howard F.   Passed 1, 5, 6, 17,
M1984-008 Quarterly Meeting 04/08/84 H B moved that we refer to the Checking acct. as the Operating acct. and to the Savings acct. as the Conference acct. in the future. The motion was seconded by Howard F.  Passed 1, 5, 6, 17,
M1984-003 Quarterly Meeting 1/15/1984 Olga M. moved that we advance the sum of $400 to our alternate delegate Frenchy L., for his expenses to the Southwest Regional Delegates Meeting in Oklahoma. Frenchy will return the balance after expenses to the assembly.  Passed 1, 17, 25,
M1983-026 Monthly Sharing Session 9/11/1983 It was moved that the sign "The Turning Point" from the 1983 State Convention be given to the group of the same name in Houston. Passed 1, 17, 22,
M1983-023 Quarterly Meeting 7/10/1983 It was moved, seconded and approved that the Astrovillage Hotel be accepted as the location for the 1985 SETA Conference. Passed 1, 17,
M1983-019 Quarterly Meeting 7/10/1983 Martha W. moved that the forum expenses be listed as $400 rather than $200. Passed 1, 5, 17,
M1983-014 Quarterly Meeting 4/10/1983 Earnest(?) W. reported an excess of $2100.26 income over expenses from the SETA Conference at Beaumont in January. It was moved, seconded and approved that this excess be kept in the area. Passed 1, 11, 17,
M1983-011 Area Committee Meeting 4/10/1983 It was moved, seconded and approved that excess monies from the Beaumont Conference be deposited in the area savings account, and monies extended to Galveston would come from the checking account. Passed 1, 17,
M1983-010 Area Committee Meeting 4/10/1983 Jenny S. gave a tentative budget for the 1984 SETA Conference to be held in Galveston in the amount of $9500 and asked for an advance of $1500 from the committee. Martha W. moved, Bud S. seconded and it was approved that such an advance be made. Passed 1, 17,
M1983-005 Monthly Sharing Session 2/13/1983 The motion was made that expenses in the amount of $400 be allocated to our Alt. Delegate to attend the SWRDA in Oklahoma in March with any unused portion of the expenses being returned to the  treasury and any extra expense reported for reimbursement. Passed 1, 17,
M1982-018 Quarterly Meeting 7/11/1982 Beth C., Treasurer, reported a balance of $3059.98 in the checking account and read group contributions. Her report was approved as read. Passed 1, 17,
M1982-016 Quarterly Meeting 4/4/1982 It was moved and seconded that the SE Texas Area bid to host a regional forum.  Passed 1, 17, 
M1981-008 Quarterly Meeting 4/12/1981 Don A. moved to split the conference profit with GSO by sending $924.59 to GSO and keeping the same amount in the reserve.  Passed 1, 17, 24
M1981-007 Quarterly Meeting 4/12/1981 The area committee recommended and Martha W. moved that the 1981 Conference total net income of $1849.18 be added to the reserve fund for the area. The motion was seconded and discussed. Failed 1, 17,
M1979-018 Quarterly Meeting 10/14/1979 Bud S. made a motion that if we send anyone at all to the SW Regional Forum in Albuquerque on Nov. 30 that we send the Alt. Delegate and Assembly Chair. The motion was seconded. It was passed. Passed 1, 17,
M1979-013 Quarterly Meeting 7/8/1979 A motion was made and seconded to  ask the groups how they feel about the Assembly underwriting the expenses of any two people in the assembly to the Forum. Motion carried. Passed 1, 17, 22,
M1979-012 Quarterly Meeting 7/8/1979 A motion was made and seconded that the Assembly underwrite the expense of the Alt. Delegate and Assembly Chair at $300 each to attend the SW Regional Forum in Albuquerque. The motion was defeated. Failed 1, 17,
M1979-006 Quarterly Meeting 4/8/1979 Motion was made, seconded and passed to send the remaining $2703.28 of the 1979 SETA Conference money to GSO in New York. Passed 1, 17, 24
M1979-005 Quarterly Meeting 4/8/1979 Martha W. made a motion that $2000 of the 1979 SETA Conference be kept aside for the following purpose: The next chairman for the Conference in Beaumont and Galveston be given, rather than advanced, $1000 for his Treasury. This is to try and keep cost of Registration down to a minimum, five dollars and certainly no higher that six dollars for a registration fee. The motion was seconded and passed. Passed 1, 17, 
M1979-001 Special Called Meeting 3/11/1979 Motion was made seconded and passed that Beaumont be the city of the 1980 SETA Conference and Earnest W. be the Chairman. Passed 1, 16, 17,
M1978-005 Special Called Meeting 4/13/1978 Motion made seconded and passed that Martha W. be named Chairman of the 1979 SETA Conference. Passed 1, 16, 17,
M1977-017 Quarterly Meeting 10/9/1977 Motion was made by Ina Lee C., seconded and passed to pay the expenses of our Delegate Skeeter H., Alternate Delegate Dick W. and Area Chair Bud S. to attend the Mini-Conference in Amarillo, Texas on December 2-4th, 1977. Passed 1, 17,
M1977-016 Quarterly Meeting 10/9/1977 The treasurer reported that the Conference Account balance as of October 9, 1977 was $1534.57 after advancing Marvin P., chairman of the 1978 Conference, $800 for expenses. Motion was made, seconded and passed that the report be accepted as read. Passed 1, 17,
M1977-011 Special Called Meeting 5/13/1977 Motion was made, seconded and passed that Marvin P. be named the Chairman of the 1978 Conference. Passed 1, 16, 17,
M1977-010 Special Called Meeting 5/13/1977 Motion was made, seconded and passed that the 1978 Conference be held in Galveston, Texas in January 1978, preferably the 13th or 20th. Passed 1, 17, 
M1977-008 Quarterly Meeting 4/3/1977 Syde S. pointed out that Beaumont and Galveston did not have facilities big enough for the conference and that it should be held in Houston each year.  After some discussion a motion was made and seconded and passed to table this subject indefinitely. Passed 1, 17,
M1976-001 Quarterly Meeting 1/18/1976 A motion was made to ask the groups to support the Delegates expenses for the Southeast Region Delegates meeting held in Oklahoma City. The motion was seconded. During discussion a motion was made and seconded to table until the next quarterly session. Tabled
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1, 17,
M1973-011 Called Meeting 7/20/1973 A motion was made by Lightning O'M. and seconded by Jim McD. To nominate Don A. as the new chairman for the State convention. It was a unanimous decision to elect Don A. our new chairman. Passed unanimously 1,16,17,
M1973-008 Called Meeting 5/18/1973 A motion was made and seconded to have the next Southeast Texas Conference in Beaumont, Texas. Passed 1,17,
M1973-007 Monthly Sharing Session 5/6/1973 Neal M., past delegate, asked for a vote as to whether or not we could hold the next State Convention in Houston if Tyler did not care to have it. It was voted on and passed that we would accept the next convention. Passed 1,17,
M1973-006 Quarterly Meeting 4/8/1973 A motion was made and seconded to have a $2000 ceiling on the conference reserve. Passed 99,1,5,17,