District 19
General Service Representative Meeting Agenda
Date: 25 August 2026
1) Welcome (DCM) Initiated by the District Committee Member (DCM) or his/her Representative.
Steve opened the meeting at 7
2) General Service Representative Pre-Amble (ALL)
a) We are the General Service Representatives. We are the link in the chain of communication for
our groups with the General Service Conference and the world of A.A. We realize the ultimate
authority is a loving God as he may express Himself in our Group Conscience. As trusted
servants, our job is to bring information to our groups in order that they can reach an informed
group conscience. In passing along this group conscience, we are helping to maintain unity and
strength so vital to our fellowship. Let us, therefore, Have the patience and tolerance to listen
while others share, The courage to speak up when we have something to share, And The wisdom
to do what is right for our group and A.A. as a whole
3) Serenity Prayer (ALL)
a) God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot Change, the courage to change the
things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference
4) Tradition VIII (Diane): A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside
contributions(This is Tradition 7).
Alcoholics Anonymous should forever remain non-professional, but our service centers may employ
special workers.
Insightful share regarding volunteering to help support the next sick and suffering alcoholic, in a
versus being paid position. Twelve step work is always volunteer.
*** We need a volunteer for Tradition 9 next month***
5) General Service Representative Introductions / Reports & Concerns (GSRs)
a) PLEASE take this time to NOT ONLY introduce yourself, and your group, but tell us something
positive about sobriety and your group.
Maureen: Northford Wednesday night step meeting
Laurie: Basics on the green
Kathy: Zion Church Roaming Gypsies
Will: Wednesday night big book meeting. Lots of sobriety, not a lot of people
Geoff: Attitude Adjustment and Area PI chair
Darlene: EMR Zoomers meeting.
Frank: EH Saturday night 8pm meeting. People who really need a meeting find their way to this meeting.
Jeff: Answering Service Rep
Fred: Answering Service Chair for Area 11
Glennn: Tuesday night speaker meeting in Northford. Don celebrated 52 years!!
Dave: Sunday morning EMR and now GSR for the Tabor Thursday night meeting
Dave: Treasurer
Karen: Secretary for this meeting
6) Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes (D19 Secretary)
a) Current Month being Reviewed for Approval: July 2026 nothing to share
7) Old Business (DCM/ALL)
a) District 19 Picnic: Picnic coming up, the word has been spread.Fred reviewed the food the
district will be providing. This is a great way to spread the word about our district and building
awareness of what is available. There are enough tables there but some extras wouldn’t hurt.
District 19
General Service Representative Meeting Agenda
Date: 25 August 2026
Fred and Diane will take the trash to the transfer station the next day. Glenn will bring some
games, Steve volunteered to bring some games. No electricity. Egalitarian name tags will be
there for everyone. Steve will bring a grill, tables and a shelter and his Sono speaker. The next
planning meeting is September 8th at 1 after the Basics on the Green meeting at the
Congregational Church.
b) Steve will be standing for the Grapevine chair. He will bring Grapevine material to the picnic.
There will be a table for AA literature. Geoff will bring some pamphlets.
c) District 19 Survey, 2 more, so it is coming down
d) CT Conference: September 19-20. 8-10 is the Grapefest to help break the ice. There will be
trivia, guest speakers, food, give aways, raffles and a special surprise. Steve explained what the
committee does and they are looking for more members.
e) Fall Assembly (Voting for Area – 11 Officers and Sub Committee Members) in November 2026.
f) 2027 Budget: October presentation, November vote on the budget, December vote in new
officers.
8) New Business(DCM/ALL)
a) District 20 has a 12 step four part speaker series. Geoff brought flyers
b) Pie meeting October 16th in Guilford. Pie starts at 7, meeting 7:30
9) Committee Reports (District Sub Committee Chairs)
a) Answering Service: Jeff: D19 had 1 call and was passed on successfully.
b) Public Information: Diane: nothing to report
c) Schedules: Dawn: Nothing to report
d) Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC): Open
e) Literature Committee Rep Open & Newly Added
f) Grapevine Rep Open & Newly Added
g) Archives: Open
h) Accessibility: Open
i) Communications: Open
j) Website: Open
10) Officer’s Reports
a) Treasurer: Dave H.: Reviewed the report
b) Alternate Treasurer: Frank
c) Secretary: Karen: nothing new
d) Registrar: Stephan: meetings that need GSR’s
Noon Zoomer:
Friday Night Soup Kitchen:
Traditions:
Big Book Study: Dave will be the GSR for that
Light and Lively: Karen will take that position
Big Book Step study: Dave will take that
Sunday Night Men’s in Northford is not interested in participating in District activities
Tuesday EZ does it: Jeff will ask
Wednesday Night men’s meeting: Steve will ask
Sunday Night Men’s meeting East Haven: Dave will be the contact person
e) Alternate District Committee Member Open
f) District Committee Member: Stephan
11) Calendar Look Ahead (DCM):
District 19
General Service Representative Meeting Agenda
Date: 25 August 2026
a) District 19 Picnic 13 (or 20) September 2026, Flyer out to all
b) Grapefest!!!!: At the Area – 11 Convention, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Food, Fun and Give Aways!!!
c) Area – 11 Convention: 19 & 20 September 2026, Rocky Hill Sheraton, 100 Capitol Blvd, Rocky
Hill, CT
d) District 19 September 2026 Business Meeting: 22 September 2026
e) District 19 October 2026 Business Meeting: 27 October 2026
f) Fall Assembly 7 November 2026? Website Indicates that this will be the Voting Assembly with
Details to Follow
g) District 19 November 2026 Business Meeting, Officer & Subcommittee Nominee Submissions:
17 November 2026 (Jeff we need to check with the Church to see if this ok; if not alternate date to
be selected during the meeting)
h) District 19 Panel 3 Elections: 29 December 2026
***Will December 22 work for our meeting to vote or will it be difficult for people to attend
this day****
12) Sick & Deceased (ALL)
Ray was in the hospital after a motorcycle accident but is home now with injuries but he survived the
accident
13) Anniversaries: Please tell the group if you or anyone from your group has/is celebrating an AA
Anniversary.
Jeff had 44 years this month!!
14) Responsibility Statement (DCM):
(a) I am responsible when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the
hand of AA always to be there. And for that, I am responsible.
15) Closing. The meeting closed at 8:17
Kathy made the motion, Will seconded and it was unanimously agreed to close.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen W
Recording Secretary D19
District 19 Income Report
2024 2025 2026
Jan 435 0 173
Feb 540 742 765
Mar 240 450 257
Apr 30 1,150 0
May 0 400 626.20
Jun 130 605 0
Jul 240 52 285
Aug 2,630 140 60
Sep 1,315 600
Oct 100 135
Nov 690 0
Dec 60 0
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6,411 4,274, 166
