District 19 Area 11

Branford, North Branford, Northford and East Haven Ct. Alcoholics Anonymous

Agenda January 27, 2026 Business Meeting

 

  • Welcome (DCM): Initiated by the District Committee Member (DCM) or his/her Representative
  • General Service Representative Pre-Amble (ALL):
  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 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
  • Serenity Prayer (ALL):
  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
  • Tradition I (TBD): Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity
  • Concept I (TBD): The ultimate authority and responsibility for Alcoholics Anonymous world services rests with the collective conscience of the entire Fellowship, meaning the groups themselves hold final power, not individuals or committees, ensuring unity and service above all.  It’s the foundational principle for AA’s democratic structure, ensuring the group’s shared wisdom guides decisions, not powerful leaders, a concept crucial for individual and collective recovery
  • General Service Representative Introductions / Reports & Concerns (GSRs):
  1. PLEASE take this time to NOT ONLY introduce yourself, and your group, but tell us something positive about sobriety and your group.
  • Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes (D19 Secretary)
  1. Current Month being Reviewed for Approval: N/A: We did not hold a meeting in December 2025, so there will be no minutes for approval.
  • Old Business (DCM/ALL):
  • 2026 budget discussion and line-item review
  • Add Major Event for 2026 to help bring the message to the suffering and the sick.
  • New Business (DCM/ALL)
  1. Gratitude Breakfast
  1. Alcathon Committee is willing to step up and help run this event.
  2. Additional committee volunteers are needed. DCM has volunteered to assist with this event.
  • LOOKING FOR TOPICS FOR THIS AREA
  • Committee Reports (District Sub Committee Chairs): 
  1. Answering Service: Jeff
  2. Public Information: Diane
  3. Schedules: Dawn
  4. Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC): Open
  5. Archives: Open
  6. Accessibility: Open
  7. ALKI-LINE: Open
  8. Website: Open (Note: There is an Area 11 Ad-Hoc Committee formed and is looking for volunteers)
  9. Gratitude Breakfast
  • Officer’s Reports 
  1. Treasurer: Dave H.
  2. Alternate Treasurer: Frank
  3. Secretary: Karen
  4. Registrar: Stephan V.
  5. Alternate District Committee Member Sharon:
  6. District Committee Member
  7. Succession Planning: Tap a Shoulder
  • Notes From Area Meeting have been distributed; are there any questions?
  • Calendar Look Ahead (DCM):
  1. District 19 Budget Vote: 24 February 2026
  2. District 19 February GSR Meeting: 24 February 2026
  3. District 19 March GSR Meeting: 24 March 2026
  4. District 19 April GSR Sharing Session: 28 April 2026.
    1. Topics of Discussion are:
  • Succession Planning for next District 19 Panel of Officers (Please do your research on what makes a person qualified for the officer positions. The District has a responsibility to elect the best possible candidate that possesses the qualifications and the experience needed to help the District move forward. 
  • Overcoming Complacency; this helps the newcomers and the long-timers build healthy relationships for service, handling resentments @ or with A.A., Spiritual Growth and the overall good of the District.  Please think about this one, as we move into the last half of this Panel and the future of the District.
  • Sick & Deceased (ALL)
  • Anniversaries: Please tell the group if you or anyone from your group has is celebrating an AA Anniversary.
  • 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.
  • Closing

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