District 19

General Service Representatives

Meeting Agenda

Date: 17 December 2024

1. Welcome: Initiated by the District Committee Member (DCM) or his/her Representative

2. Responsibility Statement – 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.

3. General Service Representative Pre-Amble

1. 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 the 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

4. Serenity Prayer:

1. 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

5. Introductions of AA Members Present at the Meeting

6. Sick & Passed

7. Concept of the Month: Concept XII

1. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and whenever possible, substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government; that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action

8. Tradition of the Month: Tradition XII

1. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.

9. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes
   1. Current Month being Reviewed for Approval: November 2024

10. Officers Reports
    1. District Committee Member
    2. Alternate District Committee Member
    3. Secretary
    4. Treasurer

11. Committee Reports
    1. Accessibility
    2. ALKI-LINE
    3. Answering Service

Committee Reports Continued:

1. Archives
2. Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)
3. Public Information
4. Schedules
5. Website

12. Old Business

13. New Business
    1. Voting Items
       1. Election of Officers
       2. Date for Service Date (Current Preliminary Date: April 2025)

14. Calendar Look Ahead
    1. December 24 – 25, 2024: Branford Alcathon
       1. Location: Italian American Club, Hamre Rd, Branford, CT
    2. January 21, 2025: District 19 Meeting
       1. Time & Location: TBD
    3. February 18, 2025: District 19 Meeting
       1. Time & Location: TBD

15. Closing