Motion to Increase Maximum Annual Contributions and One-Time Bequests to FA

MAIN MOTION

The World Service Board moves to amend Article X, sec. 2 (a)(1) to increase the amount of money an individual member may donate directly to WSI from $3,000 to $5,000 in one calendar year and increase the maximum one-time bequest from $5,000 to $7500. The only change in the wording of the bylaw is to the maximum amounts.

An individual member of the fellowship may donate directly to WSI no more than $3,000 $5,000 in a single calendar year and, in addition, may make a one-time bequest of not more than $5,000 $7500 directly to WSI.

2. If this motion proposes a change in an already established bylaw, policy, or Standing Rule of Order, please

CURRENT WORDING

Article X, sec. 2 (a)(1) of the bylaws:

An individual member of the fellowship may donate directly to WSI no more than $3,000 in a single calendar year and, in addition, may make a one-time bequest of not more than $5,000 directly to WSI.

PROPOSED WORDING

An individual member of the fellowship may donate directly to WSI no more than $5,000 in a single calendar year and, in addition, may make a one-time bequest of not more than $7500 directly to WSI.

RATIONALE

Contributions from FA members make it possible for us to share our message world-wide. With fellowship services expanding and costs increasing, the Inside Donations Task Force (IDTF) recommends the conference increase the maximum donation amounts, in keeping with our 7th Tradition.

The maximum donations according to the bylaw in 2010 were $2000 for both annual and one-time bequests. The maximums were raised in 2011 to $3000 annually maximum and $5000 for a one-time bequest. The maximums have not been raised in fifteen years. The maximum amount set by AA for an individual contribution is $7500.

Therefore, the IDTF recommends this modest adjustment to keep pace. This change will also increase opportunities for us to participate in the life-saving work of FA.