History of the Eternity Coin
Aug 31, 1995 – Day 2 – WS Conference Minutes: Rose – LC&F: review and consider an eternity chip,
Sep 2, 1998 – Day 1 – WS Conference – Summary of Motions: Brenda Bell: Chips, Literature & Format: I would like to see an eternity or infinity medallion chip for those who remain sober until death
Sep 5, 1998 – Day 4 – Conference Summary of Motions: Items referred to committee: Eternity or infinity medallion. Recommend: the existing principles medallion be used
Sep 2, 1999 – Day 2 Summary of Motions and Activities: Literature, Chips & Format: Make an eternity medallion to commemorate those who remain sober until their death.
Sep 4, 1999 – Day 4 Summary of Motions and Activities: TO MAKE AN ETERNITY MEDALLION. WE HAVE ALREADY DEALT WITH THIS ISSUE AT LAST YEARS CONFERENCE AND SUGGEST THAT AREAS/DISTRICTS USE THE PRINCIPLES MEDALLION.
Sep 2, 2006 – Day 5, Summary of Motions – LCF Closing Report: This CA member would like to have a chip that says “eternity” for members who pass away in the fellowship. Response: we do not support this concept because we do believe it is not in line with our mission statement.
Sep 1, 2007 – Day 5 – Daily Summary – LCF Closing Report: Referral #5059 Consider an eternity chip for the addict and/or for the family member of the addict who dies clean and sober.
- Ernest M. – MOTION: To approve the concept of an Eternity metal chip. Second.
- Steve E. – reads the motion. Would you like to speak to your motion?
- Earnest M. – not at this time.
- Steve E. – any debate?
- Brian T. – Point of Information – what is the minimum amount of chips that you have to order at a time?
- Patty F. – no minimum but it wouldn’t be cost effective.
- Vinny M. – Point of Information – any discussion about how the chip will be explained to people buying the chip about what it is for?
- Ernest M. – it is in concept stage and the wording and such will be worked out with the office.
- Susan B. – speaks in favor of this motion and I hope it is engravable.
- Steve E. – any further debate?
- MOTION: To approve the concept of an Eternity metal chip.
- Motion carries with substantial unanimity.
Aug 27, 2008 – Day 2 – Summaries – LCF Opening Report – Concept for metal chip approved in 2007. Per 7/19/08 conference call, Patty will work w/Jay re design & cost breakdown. I would like to suggest that 1 side of the eternity coin be engravable. Thank you.
Response: Thank you for your suggestion. We will keep this in mind as we explore possible designs with the WSO and potential vendors.
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – LCF Closing Report
- Motion: To approve the design for the eternity metal chip as set forth in Attachment D. Second.
- Steve E. – speak to your motion?
- Ernest M. – last year you approved a concept and this year we wish to present to you…our collective efforts.
- Steve E. – any debate?
- Motion carries with substantial unanimity.
Aug 30, 2008 – Day 5 Summaries – WSBT Closing Report – I’m excited about the eternity chip. Shows within the first 2 years we can recoup our investment. I can find out the rate of the return, and we should recoup that within 2 years. As long as we’re not out of pocket, we are tapped. We need your help. I love the idea that we have so many orders we can’t ship it until Friday. I got 2 meditation submissions; get me the information about the book.