District 19

General Service Representative Meeting Agenda

23 September 2025

 

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

 

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. Concept IX (Diane): Good, selected service leadership at all levels is essential for Alcoholics Anonymous’s future functioning and safety. This means choosing leaders based on their ability to embody principles, put plans into action, and provide a personal spiritual example, rather than personal ambition. The concept also highlights the need for rotation in service leadership to avoid stagnation and ensure diverse talent is utilized. 

 

5. Tradition VIII (Dave): In order in order to remain a flexible and spiritual fellowship, AA itself should never be organized. Instead, it should be a movement that can create service boards and committees, where members serve as trusted servants rather than authoritative figures, focusing on the group’s conscience and rotating responsibilities instead of imposing mandates or rigid structures. This tradition helps ensure AA remains a cohesive fellowship of equals, not an institution with governing bodies, and allows for individual groups to function autonomously. .

 

6. General Service Representative Introductions / Reports & Concerns (GSRs):

 

1. 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)

 

1. Current Month being Reviewed for Approval: August 2025

 

8. Old Business (DCM/ALL):

 

1. Voting Items

(1).  Providing the Central Connecticut Inter Group $1,000.00 for State Level AA Schedule Books

 

9. New Business (DCM/ALL)

 

1. Inter District Speaker Group

 

 

 

1. District 19 2026 Budge Discussion

 

10. Committee Reports (District Sub Committee Chairs)

 

1. Answering Service: Jeff
2. Public Information: Diane
3. Schedules: Dawn
4. Registrar: Stephan V.
5. Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC): Open
6. Archives: Open
7. Accessibility: Open
8. ALKI-LINE: Open
9. Website: Open (Note: There is an Area 11 Ad-Hoc Committee formed and is looking for volunteers)

 

11. Officer’s Reports

 

1. District Committee Member: Stephan V.
2. Alternate District Committee Member: Sharon H.
3. Secretary: Karen W.
4. Treasurer: Dave H.

 

12. Calendar Look Ahead (DCM):

 

1. September CT AA Convention : 27 & 28 September 2025
2. October GSR D19 Meeting: 28 October 2025
3. November GSR D19 Meeting: 25 November 2025
4. Initial Budgets Submitted to Treasurer: 25 November 2025
5. December GSR D19 Meeting & Holiday Part: 23 December 2025
6. District 19 Budget Review: 23 December 2025
7. January GSR D19 Meeting: 27 January 2026
8. District 19 Budget Vote: 27 January 2026

 

 

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