Meeting Mechanics
What is the correct phrase to end debate and move to a vote?
What is "I call the question"?
How many times can a member speak on a single motion?
What is two times?
What tradition emphasizes unity over individual desires?
What is Tradition One (Unity First)?
What might a chair say to invite someone to end debate?
What is “Would anyone like to call the question?”
What informal tool helps gauge the group’s sentiment without a formal vote?
What is "a sense of the room"?
When the motion explicitly requires it.
What is a two-thirds vote be used?
How long is each speaking turn during motion discussion?
What is three minutes?
What tradition ensures group decisions come from a loving Higher Power?
What is Tradition Two (Group Conscience)?
What phrase signals a nonbinding vote check?
What is “Let’s get a sense of the room…”
Who advises on procedure but does not make rulings in AA meetings?
Who is the secretary or trusted servant (parliamentarian)?
Do abstentions count toward the total vote count?
What is no?
What happens when the chair gives a 30-second warning?
What is the speaker wraps up with final thoughts?
Which tradition allows any member with a desire to stop drinking to serve?
What is Tradition Three (Desire to Stop Drinking)?
What does a chair say when recognizing a procedural concern?
What is “Point of order recognized. Please state your point.”
What action is taken when someone repeatedly tries to delay a vote?
What is ruling a dilatory tactic out of order?
What principle allows AA groups to set their own voting thresholds?
What is Robert’s Rules of Order allows custom rules via group conscience or bylaws?
What must happen before a motion is discussed?
What is the motion must be seconded?
What tradition warns against endorsing causes outside AA?
What is Tradition Six (No Outside Affiliations)?
What does a chair say to rule out stalling behavior?
What is “That motion is out of order as it appears to be a dilatory tactic.”
What motion addresses a breach of rules during a meeting?
What is a point of order?
What time limit applies to minority opinion after a vote?
What is five minutes?
What tradition says AA service workers are not bosses?
What is Tradition Nine (Trusted Servants, Not Governors)?
What does a chair say to end discussion and begin a vote?
What is “A motion to call the question has been made. All in favor…”