Ask AI: explain the roberts rules of order as they are adpoted in AA business or discrict meetings

Robert's Rules of Order is a widely accepted standard for how meetings should be conducted in many organizations, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and its district meetings. Here's how they generally work: 1. **Call to Order**: The chairperson or leader starts the meeting at the scheduled time by declaring the meeting open. 2. **Roll Call**: If it's a formal meeting, names of members present and apologies from absent members might be recorded. 3. **Reading and Approval of Minutes**: If it's a regular meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting are read so that attendees can correct errors and approve them. 4. **Reports**: Any committee or subcommittee within the organization can report their findings, activities, or progress. 5. **Old Business**: Also called 'Unfinished Business,' it involves discussing topics that have been previously introduced but not resolved in past meetings. 6. **New Business**: It refers to new topics of discussion, often listed on the meeting's agenda. Any attendee can introduce new business when recognized by the chair. 7. **Motions**: Movements forward with decisions. A member raises a motion, another member seconds it, the chair states the motion, members debate, and then a vote is cast. 8. **Voting**: Several methods can be used including voice, show of hands, roll call, ballot, etc. Majority often rules, although some decisions may require two-thirds vote. 9. **Point of Order**: If a member feels that meeting procedures aren't being followed according to the Robert's rules, they can interrupt proceedings with a 'Point of Order.' 10. **Adjourn**: The closing of the meeting, proposed in the form of a motion, seconded and voted upon. AA has adopted Robert's Rules to allow meetings to proceed smoothly, encouraging all to participate, ensuring that decisions are made fairly, and ensuring that the spirit of recovery is maintained. The specifics may vary across districts and meetings. Be sure to consult your local group's specific bylaws or meeting guidelines for more specific information.