General service representative (G.S.R.):

Working via the district and area committees, the G.S.R. is the group’s link with the General Service Conference, through which U.S. and Canadian groups share their experience and voice A.A.’s collective conscience. Sometimes called “the guardians of the Traditions,” G.S.R.s become familiar with A.A.’s Third Legacy— our spiritual responsibility to give service freely. Usually elected to serve two-year terms, they:

• Represent the group at district meetings and area assemblies.
• Keep group members informed about general service activities in their local areas.
• Receive and share with their groups all mail from the General Service Office, including the newsletter Box 4-5-9, which is G.S.O.’s primary tool for communicating with the Fellowship.

G.S.R.s also may assist their groups in solving a variety of problems, especially those related to the Traditions. In serving their groups, they can draw on all the services offered by G.S.O. (see p. 30).

An alternate G.S.R. is elected at the same time in the event that the G.S.R. may be unable to attend all district and area meetings. Alternate G.S.R.s should be encouraged to share the responsibilities of the G.S.R. at the group, district and area levels. (See The A.A. Service Manual, Chapter 2, “The Group and its G.S.R.,” for further information.)

(excerpted from “The A.A. Group …Where It All Begins” PDF)

District meetings are held only once per month and only last an hour. We need all groups to be represented at these meetings. All AA members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

The 2012 Area 51 Piedmont Pre-Conference is being held in Greensboro. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the General Service Conference (GSC) process by discussing specific agenda items and providing valuable feedback to our Area Delegate prior to the GSC in NY. For more information contact your Home Group’s GSR or your District’s DCM or AltDCM. (District 23′s Contacts)

Saturday, 3 MAR 2012
1:00PM – 5:00PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3906 West Friendly Avenue →
Greensboro, NC 27410

Printable Event Flyer [PDF]

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

General service representative (G.S.R.):

Working via the district and area committees, the G.S.R. is the group’s link with the General Service Conference, through which U.S. and Canadian groups share their experience and voice A.A.’s collective conscience. Sometimes called “the guardians of the Traditions,” G.S.R.s become familiar with A.A.’s Third Legacy— our spiritual responsibility to give service freely. Usually elected to serve two-year terms, they:

• Represent the group at district meetings and area assemblies.
• Keep group members informed about general service activities in their local areas.
• Receive and share with their groups all mail from the General Service Office, including the newsletter Box 4-5-9, which is G.S.O.’s primary tool for communicating with the Fellowship.

G.S.R.s also may assist their groups in solving a variety of problems, especially those related to the Traditions. In serving their groups, they can draw on all the services offered by G.S.O. (see p. 30).

An alternate G.S.R. is elected at the same time in the event that the G.S.R. may be unable to attend all district and area meetings. Alternate G.S.R.s should be encouraged to share the responsibilities of the G.S.R. at the group, district and area levels. (See The A.A. Service Manual, Chapter 2, “The Group and its G.S.R.,” for further information.)

(excerpted from “The A.A. Group …Where It All Begins” PDF →)

District meetings are held only once per month and only last an hour. We need all groups to be represented at these meetings. All AA members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

The group will be providing the main entree. If you’re able, please bring a side or dessert. Otherwise, just come and enjoy the food and fellowship!

8:00pm RADIANCE (OPEN – Speaker)
Church of Christ – 400 W. Radiance Dr. →

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

8:00pm COURAGE TO CHANGE (Men’s – CLOSED – Discussion)
Methodist Church – 2300 W. Friendly Ave. →

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

SFC:
In addition to regular meetings, a meeting has been added at 3PM on Saturday 24 DEC. The club will remain open all day Christmas. Various SFC homegroups will sponsor meetings at the following times: 8AM, 9AM, 10AM, Noon, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM, and 10PM.

Unity:
Starting with the 5:30PM Happy Hour meeting on Saturday 24 DEC, meetings will be held around the clock through Sunday 25 DEC.

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

Starmount will have its regular meeting at 8PM.

Location:
Starmount Presbyterian Church
3501 W. Market St. →

Childcare/babysitting is available during the speaker meetings.

The conference will have two seatings for a buffet dinner. Both will be followed by a speaker meeting and we’ll wrap up the night with a social with DJed dancing to welcome in 2012.

Conference updates will be posted on NC23.org as they are available.

5:30PM – Doors Open and First Buffet Starts
7:00PM – First Open Speaker Meeting
7:55PM – Sobriety Countdown
8:00PM – Second Buffet Starts
9:00PM – Second Open Speaker Meeting
10:00PM – DJ and Dancing
Midnight – Balloon Drop

If you’d like to assist in producing this year’s conference, contact Special Events Committee Chair, Drew H. – 252-531-3950 – se@nc23.org for more information. (or just show up beforehand, and ask for Drew)

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

The Special Events Committee will be meeting on Saturday 17 DEC 2011 at 2PM at Summit Fellowship Club (810 Summit Avenue →) to further work on the conference. This is a fantastic service opportunity! Please help this year’s conference be another huge success!

Contact Special Events Committee Chair, Drew H. – 252-531-3950 – se@nc23.org for more information.

General service representative (G.S.R.):

Working via the district and area committees, the G.S.R. is the group’s link with the General Service Conference, through which U.S. and Canadian groups share their experience and voice A.A.’s collective conscience. Sometimes called “the guardians of the Traditions,” G.S.R.s become familiar with A.A.’s Third Legacy— our spiritual responsibility to give service freely. Usually elected to serve two-year terms, they:

• Represent the group at district meetings and area assemblies.
• Keep group members informed about general service activities in their local areas.
• Receive and share with their groups all mail from the General Service Office, including the newsletter Box 4-5-9, which is G.S.O.’s primary tool for communicating with the Fellowship.

G.S.R.s also may assist their groups in solving a variety of problems, especially those related to the Traditions. In serving their groups, they can draw on all the services offered by G.S.O. (see p. 30).

An alternate G.S.R. is elected at the same time in the event that the G.S.R. may be unable to attend all district and area meetings. Alternate G.S.R.s should be encouraged to share the responsibilities of the G.S.R. at the group, district and area levels. (See The A.A. Service Manual, Chapter 2, “The Group and its G.S.R.,” for further information.)

(excerpted from “The A.A. Group …Where It All Begins” PDF)

District meetings are held only once per month and only last an hour. We need all groups to be represented at these meetings. All AA members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.