Transcript General Service Representative
General Service Representative
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The Group & GSR
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Home Group
Membership is key to continuing sobriety.
Members accept service responsibilities.
Learn to maintain friendships. Members vote as a part of the Group Conscience part of the fellowship.
The Group & GSR
• GSR has the job of linking group with AA as a whole.
• Represents the voice of the Group Conscience.
• Provides communication between the Group and the Conference/assembly.
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Active in group, intergroup, or other service work.
• Knowledge of the 12 steps • Two years of continuous sobriety • Confidence of the group • Time to attend district and area meetings.
AREA VS. DISTRICT
• Area 67 is made up of 18 districts - 4 of which are Spanish Linguistic.
• There are 4 areas in the state of Texas.
• A GSR is expected to attend area and district meetings.
• District meeting are held monthly • Area meetings are held quarterly
District Meeting
• Meeting are held once a month.
• DCM – District Committee Member • Secretary – Responsible for minutes and record keeping • Treasurer • Standing Committee’s – CFC, TFC, PI, CPC, GV, Archives, SCAP • GSR’s from the district.
Area Assembly
• Meetings are held quarterly • Representatives come from all districts to participate and vote on area business.
• Meeting is conducted by area committee members, Chair, Co-chair, Secretary, Treasurer • Opportunity to Fellowship with others in the Area and learn what others are up to in AA.
DUTIES
• Knowledgeable about material from GSO.
• Learn everything they can about 12 Traditions & Concepts.
• Attend District meetings.
• Attend area Assemblies • Work with group treasurer following the 7th Tradition to support 4 service entities: Group, District, GSO & intergoup/central office. • Help with planning for area get-togethers and conventions.
ELECTION
• The GSR serves a 2 year term.
• GSR elected by group members.
• Notify GSO, area and district.
• Elect an alternate GSR.
HISTORY
INSPIRING OTHERS INTO SERVICE
SERVICE
• Invite Others • Bring Sponsees to Service Events • Find you niche – GSR, Treasurer, Gravevine, CFC, CPC, Archives. • Have Fun