August 26, 2025 District 19 GSR Meeting Agenda
Welcome (DCM): Initiated by the District Committee Member (DCM) or his/her Representative
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. Concept VIII (Stephan V): The eighth concept of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) relates to the Trustees’ role in delegating executive functions to their service corporations. Specifically, it outlines how the General Service Board (Trustees) oversees AA World Services, Inc. and The AA Grapevine, Inc. The Trustees focus on overall policy and finance, while delegating the day-to-day operations to these service corporations. .
5. Tradition VIII (Stephan V): Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
6. General Service Representative Introductions / Reports & Concerns (GSRs):
a. GSR Time for any AA questions/concerns or issues with their individual AA Group. This is your time so please take advantage of it.
7. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes (D19 Secretary)
a. Current Month being Reviewed for Approval: July 2025
8. Old Business (DCM/ALL):
a. Voting Items
None
9. New Business (DCM/ALL)
a. Sharing Session:
(1) Why are you a GSR?
(2) What is the Vision for District 19?
10. Committee Reports (District Sub Committee Chairs)
a. Answering Service: Jeff
b. Public Information: Diane
c. Schedules: Dawn
d. Registrar: Stephan V.
e. Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC): Open
f. Archives: Open
g. Accessibility: Open
h. ALKI-LINE: Open
i. Website: Open (Note: There is an Area 11 Ad-Hoc Committee formed and is looking for volunteers)
11. Officer’s Reports
a. District Committee Member: Stephan V.
b. Alternate District Committee Member: Sharon H.
c. Secretary: Karen W.
d. Treasurer: Dave H.
12. Calendar Look Ahead (DCM):
a. September GSR D19 Meeting: 23 September 2025
b. September CT AA Convention : 27 & 28 September 2025
c. October GSR D19 Meeting: 28 October 2025
13. Sick & Deceased (ALL)
14. Anniversaries: Please tell the group if you or anyone from your group has is celebrating an AA Anniversary.
15. Responsibility Statement (DCM): – 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.
16. Closing
