Voluntary service to A.A. is one of the cornerstones of recovery in A.A. Members freely share their time and talent in an effort to stay sober and carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to those who are suffering from alcoholism. For more detailed information, please see the A.A. Service Manual.
The A.A. Service Structure
The service structure is the framework in which our “general services” are carried out. It is a method by which A.A.’s collective group conscience can speak forcefully and put its desires for Conference-wide services into effect. It is the structure that takes the place of government in A.A., ensuring that the full voice of A.A. will be heard and guaranteeing that the desired services will continue to function under all conditions.
District 12 Service Structure
Service positions rotate every two years. The next rotation is January 2023.
Home Group
- Volunteer to serve as General service representative (G.S.R.). If elected by your home group, you will serve for 2-years as your home group’s link to the whole of A.A. G.S.R.s attend district meetings and area assemblies and relay information between groups and the whole of A.A. For more information see the G.S.R. pamphlet.
- Make coffee!
- Chair a meeting!
- Share in meetings!
- Greet newcomers!
DCM (District Committee Member)
The D.C.M. (District Committee Member) chairs District Meetings and is the link between the groups’ G.S.R.s and the Area 38 service structure, including the area’s delegate to the General Service Conference.
- Alternate DCM
Secretary
The Secretary takes minutes at the monthly District meeting and sends copies to all group G.S.R.s and elected members of the District Committee in District 12.
- Alternate Secretary
Treasurer
The Treasurer maintains the District bank account with the signature card on file; deposits all receipts and keeps accurate records of monies received and bills paid; reports these records monthly to at District Meeting and prepares an annual budget for the District.
- Alternate Treasurer
Committee Service
The AA General Service Office publishes workbooks as a guide to serving on these committees or serving as chair. Read more: Information for New Committee Chairs
Answering Service
The chair of the Answering Service committee accepts calls from anyone with questions concerning Alcoholics Anonymous through the District 12 hotline, 573-442-4424. The chair serves as a liaison with our third-party professional service; maintains a checking account, collects and solicits funds from groups, and deposits receipts. Recruits A.A. members as volunteers to serve as phone contacts for outsourcing company and our recorded meeting line.
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Archives
Archives committee collects, preserves, and shares the rich and meaningful heritage of our Fellowship and District 12, deepening our collective gratitude for Alcoholics Anonymous. Archives Workbook
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Accessibilities
Accessibilities committee assists A.A. members who have a variety of challenges in accessing the A.A. message in A.A. meetings, Twelve Step work and other A.A. service. Accessibility Workbook
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Bridging the Gap (B.T.G.)
B.T.G. connects a prospective member being discharged from a facility to A.A. in their community. Clients can request contacts through the A.A. Temporary Contact/Bridging the Gap Request form. A.A. members can serve as A.A. Temporary Contact/Bridging the Gap Volunteers.
- Volunteer to be BTG Contact
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Cooperation with the Professional Community (C.P.C.)
C.P.C. informs professionals and future professionals about A.A.— what we are, where we are, what we can do, and what we cannot do. They attempt to establish better communication between A.A.s and professionals, and to find simple, effective ways of cooperating without affiliating. C.P.C. Workbook
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Corrections
Members of Corrections Committees coordinate the work of individual A.A. members and groups to carry the message of recovery to alcoholics who are in custody. Volunteer opportunities:
- Pre release Outside Contact for Insiders being released in 3-6 months to D12 [F-162]
- A.A. Corrections Correspondence (C.C.S.) Outside Contact [F-26]
- Donate soft-cover literature and Grapevines to committee
- Start/facilitate meetings inside county jails*
- Start/visit/facilitate meetings inside DOC prison as guest or state Volunteer in Corrections (V.I.C.)*
- Informational meeting for Probation and Parole
*clearance required
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Grapevine
This committee’s members work to make sure that members are aware of the Fellowship’s international journal and the enhancements to sobriety it offers. Grapevine Website
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Policy & Procedures
This committee—the Alternate D.C.M., two committee chairs, one G.S.R. from Columbia, and one G.S.R. from outside Columbia that are nominated by the D.C.M.—coordinates changes to the P&P manual and acts as a liaison between proposed changes to District procedures and the District Committee.
Public Information (P.I.)
P.I. committee conveys A.A. information to the general public through activities such as giving A.A. information talks at schools and civic organization meetings, providing A.A. literature to schools and offices, and insuring local media have accurate information and providing them with A.A. public service announcements. PI Workbook
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Southside Center Speaker Meeting
This chairperson coordinates the chairing/hosting of the Open public meeting at University Hospital auditorium by groups in District 12.
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Technology
The Technology Committee explores ways to carry the message to the still-suffering alcoholic through the use of technology while honoring the guiding principles and traditions of our fellowship.
- D12 Website
- D12 communication
- Webmaster
- Alternate Webmaster
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Treatment
The Treatment committee is essential in carrying the A.A. message into treatment settings where the suffering alcoholic may be introduced to A.A. for the first time. Treatment Workbook
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Where & When
This committee prepares and updates District 12’s printed meeting schedule and arranges for printed copies to be available for groups.
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Workshop
Arranges workshops on a variety of AA topics such as: Traditions, Concepts, Service, GSR, Internet and Social Media, etc.
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