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

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Daily 12:10pm LUNCH BUNCH (OPEN – Big Book Discussion)
Unity Club -918 Glenwood Ave. →

A representative of the group writes:

Friends,
With the counsel and support from board members
of the Unity Club, a new group has been formed.

Your support is needed to help NOW to kick-start….
A NEW Greensboro AA group, formed by 12 members yesterday.
A NEW name
A NEW format, rotating daily Chair
A NEW discussion daily, of a few lines selected from the Big Book
A NEW positive energy daily and at the home group monthly meeting
Great for Beginners and Longtimers alike
PLEASE PASS THE WORD – FORWARD

“The LUNCH BUNCH”

7 days a week, STARTING NOW
12:10 to 1:10 p.m.
NO SMOKING
Unity Club, 918 Glenwood
Lot’s of free parking
Best coffee in the Carolinas

I hope to see you there, –noon everyday,
Dave H., member

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Friday 10:00pm LAST CALL (OPEN – Discussion)
Unity Club – 918 Glenwood Ave. →

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Monday 8:00pm PLEASANT GARDEN (OPEN – Big Book/Discussion)
Baptist Church – 1415 Neelley Road, Pleasant Garden →

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• Correctional Facilities Committee Chair
• Archivist
• Public Information Committee Chair
• Special Events Committee Chair
• Grapevine Committee Chair
• Local Committee Member

More information about these positions is available on the Q & A page. Come to the next District Committee Meeting on 9 FEB 2012 at 6:30PM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (2105 West Market Street →) to stand for a position.

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Daily 8:00am DOWN & DIRTY (OPEN)
Sanctuary (3rd floor, 2nd door on right) – 900 16th St. →

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Sunday 5:30pm UNITY WOMEN (Women’s – OPEN – Literature/Discussion)
1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday each month
Unity Club – 918 Glenwood Ave. →

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