Committees & Service

Importance of Service Work in A.A.

“Service work” in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) refers to volunteer work that members do to help carry the AA message to other alcoholics, help maintain the AA community, and support AA meetings. This can include tasks such as setting up chairs, preparing coffee, serving as a designated driver, cleaning up after meetings, or serving as a sponsor for a newcomer. The purpose of service work is to help members stay connected to the AA community, remain sober, and give back to others who are struggling with addiction.

District 15 Service Committees

Accessibilities/ Special Needs: 
Work with Intergroup to assist individuals with special needs. Assist groups with requests for special needs. Maintain contact information of local ASL interpreters. Research ASL/TRS costs for workshops/events (ASL = American Sign Language /  TRS = Telecommunicated Relay Service)
Archives:
May serve for an unlimited succession of terms, but shall be subject to review and approval every two years coinciding with the North Florida Area Fall Election Assembly. The Archives Standing Chairperson serves as a committee member for the NFAC Archivist, as described in the North Florida Area 14 Guidelines, assisting the coordination of materials for availability at various District 15 sponsored functions, as needed. To be available for the consultation with the Area Archivist on any/all matters pertaining to storage and display of the North Florida Area Archives. To assess periodically the safety and condition of the Archives. To consider what types of current material, such as bulletins, minutes, fliers, correspondence etc. should be accumulated. Archivist will maintain a digital archive of district and group information adhering to 12 Traditions.
Corrections:
Attain and maintain all communications with the authorities, i.e. Warden, Commanders, Judges, Captains, Lieutenants and Counselors. Keep the GSRs and DCMs informed of all problems and activities at the District meetings and via direct communications with the District. Distribute AA literature and other appropriate material to the various correctional facilities in District Fifteen. To be funded, whenever possible from the proceeds from the “Pink Cans”. Provide updated Corrections guidelines from GSO to Correction Committee volunteers and a copy to District Fifteen.
CPC/PI:
Provides information to all local newspaper and periodicals. Makes public service announcements available to local radio and television stations. Provides contact with public and private schools, colleges and universities in District Fifteen, making speakers, films, literature and other information available. Set up and maintains literature racks in all areas not covered by Treatment, Corrections, or CPC Committees. Recognizes and informs the District about special needs. Provides contact and information about AA to those who have contact with alcoholics through their professions. This group may include, but is not exclusive to: teachers, physicians, nurses, clergy, lawyers, social workers, union leaders, and industrial managers. Conducts informal surveys of the need for information among professional groups. Informs and motivates committee members concerning CPC guidelines, possible CPC projects and supports those willing to do the work. Distributes literature geared to the needs of professionals in the community. Provides literature to local professional conferences where appropriate. Organizes and presents workshops to professionals in District Fifteen. Works closely with Correction and Treatment Facilities Chairpersons at the District and Area level, developing the most effective delivery of service and information to the professional community,
Events:
Schedule District events (a. Mid year fundraiser (Fish Fry) b. November gratitude function). Book locations, drop off deposits, payment, and security checks, Delegate event duties i.e. registration, drinks, 50/50 raffle, book speaker. Maintain inventory i.e. cups, plates, coffee, etc. Shop for event food, drinks, ice, etc. Create budget for each district event.
Grapevine:
Provides information to all groups in the district about the Grapevine. Promotes Grapevine subscriptions in District 15.Encourages groups in District 15 to elect a Grapevine Representative. Set up a Grapevine display at District 15 functions, whenever possible. Works with other District 15 Chairpersons to gather back issues of the Grapevine and distribute them to the various facilities and institutions.
Intergroup Liaison:
Attend all Brevard Intergroup monthly rep meetings. Report back to District on Intergroup monthly business. Work with Intergroup and District Events chairperson to post District events/workshops in Intergroup Unifier/calendars. Pick up monthly Unifiers and flyers, Pick up Intergroup event tickets.
Treatment:
Works in cooperation with local treatment facilities and shares thinking and experience on AA in treatment facilities. Seeks to understand, respect and adhere to all treatment facility regulations. Makes information about AA’s function and purpose available to treatment facilities. Assists in the formation of new meetings in treatment facilities as required. When allowed to do so, takes regular AA meetings into treatment facilities within District 15. Encourages group participation. Set up and maintains Liaison Program between the treatment facilities and the AA community. Arranges purchase and distribution of literature for treatment facilities’ groups and meetings. Some groups may collect back issues of the Grapevine for distribution. Carry the message of AA via Box 459 and other pertinent and ongoing programs affecting those who are in treatment,
All Committee Chairpersons:
Serves a two-year term, excluding the District Fifteen Archivist and Special Events Chair. Each Chairperson should utilize the GSO Guidelines/Workbooks specific to their committee. Adheres to the District Guidelines. Knowledge of the AA Traditions. Prepare and submit an annual budget request, in writing, to the Treasurer immediately upon taking office. Is responsible and accountable for funds allocated to the Committee in the budget. Proposed expenditures above budgeted amounts must be requested and approved in advance by the District. The request will be reviewed at the next District meeting. Attends all District meetings. Gives a verbal Committee report at the District meeting. The Standing Committee Chairperson is encouraged to attend the four quarterly North Florida Area 14 Assemblies (January, April, July October), and all District Workshops. Any Standing Committee Chairperson who has two (2) consecutive unexcused absences from the District meetings may be replaced by the District Committee. Creation of Committees to assist with duties is encouraged. Communicate with and obtain the assistance of the appropriate NFAC Service Coordinator,
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