
Document 7A:  Sample Business Format 
Revised 15 0928 
 
Revised 14 1024 
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DOCUMENT 7A: 
SAMPLE BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA/MINUTES 
 
 
[Note to Secretary: This document is a guide to help you facilitate a business meeting. Notes in italics  
are sample items for consideration and notes in bold-faced type are intended to be read aloud at    
each meeting. To request an electronic version of this document in Word format, follow the    
instructions set out on the FA website at http://www.foodaddicts.org/members/wsi-office.] 
 
Introduction: 
 
We will begin the business meeting with the serenity prayer. 
 
FA Meetings typically hold monthly business meetings, even if there are only a few 
people attending or there is no apparent pressing new business. 
 
Business meetings provide an opportunity to consider broader issues and concerns  and 
to discuss how effectively the meeting is reaching newcomers. 
 
The requirement for speaking and voting at a business meeting is a minimum of  90 days 
of continuous abstinence in FA, though everyone is welcome to attend. 
 
Treasurer’s Report 
 
Seventh Tradition Donations To Chapter or Intergroup & WSI * 
Ending Balance  (Excludes today’s collection  & Prudent Reserve) 
Prudent Reserve (i.e., for rent or upcoming FA Information Session) 
Ending Balance – Prudent Reserve ** 
 
*  Amounts to be determined (and usually voted on) during business meeting 
**  Ending minus Prudent Reserve (line I) should always be less than or equal to $0. 
If line I is greater than $0, line F should be increased. 
 
Literature Report 
 
Does literature need to be ordered? 
 
If so, is a motion/vote needed to expend the funds? 
 
Other  updates  regarding  literature: