Service representatives

REMOTE CONNECTIONS CHAIR

Ensures that the District cell phone and speaker is fully charged. The Chair open the meeting place (Alano Club) at least 15 minutes prior to start of meeting. Connects those that District calls with those that call in, via conference call. Chair follows meeting guidelines and format

sheet and when meeting is finished, is the last one out and ensures meeting place is

securely locked. Chair is required to attend the monthly District meetings with Remote

Connections report.

ARCHIVES CHAIR

The Archives Chair is responsible for overseeing members of the committee. Collects and

documents the history of A.A. in District 44 through old newsletters, posters etc. as well as people in the program. Archives is currently recording history by interviewing long time members on CD for safe keeping in Archives. Chair attends monthly District meetings and is

encouraged to attend Area Quarterlies and Assemblies when able.

CORRECTIONS CHAIR

The Corrections Chair carries the message to alcoholics behind walls and coordinates with professionals working inside institutions to further their understanding of the A.A. message. The Chair works with committee members and volunteers in and out of institutions. Maintains contact with the Special Projects Officer (SPO) and submits the information for potential volunteers for both the inside meetings and the Non Security Escort (NSE) work.

(NSE) escorts prisoners to outside meetings. When called upon the Chair coordinates with Area 79 and the Upper Fraser Valley Corrections Committee. Helps the inside meetings by supplying literature, periodicals and anything else that helps the inside member maintain

sobriety. Also helps with pre release plans and outside contacts as well as letter writing now that there is a health crises. Attends monthly District meetings.

LITERATURE CHAIR

The Literature Chair encourages the fellowship to read, purchase and support Conference approved material. Purchases and maintains a basic supply of AAWS and Grapevine books

and pamphlets for sale and/or distribution to individual members, groups, District

Committees and agencies such as the Alano Club.

DUTIES:

Personally prepays for orders and is reimbursed by Treasurer; or obtains a cheque

from Treasurer for specific amount of purchase.

 Receives and delivers orders for purchase and secures payment to forward to

 NEWSLETTER

The District 44 Newsletter is produced to inform members and groups about what is happening in our District and Area on a monthly basis. This includes the DCM report, meeting directory, upcoming events, cakes and anniversaries etc. It is the Newsletter editors responsibility to compile, create, edit, print and distribute the Newsletter in a timely manner while guarding the A.A. Traditions. The editor is responsible to the District 44 Committee; attends and has a voice at the monthly District meetings. The Newsletter Editor should: Have a working knowledge of District 44, Area 79 and GSO. Have a Thorough understanding of the Steps and Traditions. Be familiar with computer programs such as Word. Be able to send and receive emails. Possess excellent verbal and communication skills.Have the means to pick up distribute copies. 

PUBLIC INFORMATION (PI) CHAIR

The P.I. Chair informs the general public about our program, thereby helping carry the message

to the still suffering alcoholic. The Chair should form a committee and contact schools, clergy,

retirement homes and other organizations with the purpose of sharing knowledge of our

program. This could happen via talks, presentations, distributing of literature, staffing an A.A. booth etc. There is much more info available on this position. Anyone applying for this position is required to be very informed about our program and be able to provide accurate information. Recommended 2 years of continuous sobriety.

TREATMENT/ACCESSIBILITIES CHAIR

This Chair is responsible for creating and maintaining the connection between A.A. and

treatment centers or similar residential facilities. Duties include implementation of the Bridging the Gap program and introducing the residence of treatment centers to A.A. members in our District.

ACTIVITIES CHAIR

All one needs to apply for this position is a working knowledge of the Steps and the Traditions, a Home group and a suggested 1 year of sobriety. This position will appeal to someone who is committed, thinks clearly and is creative. This Chair will plan sober activities and events and

form committees to see the activities through. There is a wide range of activities that our

District could host. Picnics, BBQs, karaoke, bowling and dances are but a few ideas.

CELL PHONE CHAIR

This is a very rewarding opportunity to be of Service in our community. The Cell phone Chair must be available to answer the cell phone (hotline) 24 hrs a day. The phone will remain in your possession and if you miss a call you must return the call asap. Anonymity must be maintained at all times. Expect to answer 3 or 4 calls a week. These vary from requests for meeting information to requests for 12 th Step calls. Calls can also come in from those in crises and needing someone to talk to about our program.

The phone does not ring very often but when it does, the caller is hoping to hear a friendly and considerate voice at the other end. District has more information available for this position. It is

suggested that one applying for this position have 1 year minimum continuous sobriety, a working knowledge of our Steps and Traditions and be available to attend regular monthly District meetings to

give reports. 

CPC CHAIR

The CPC Chair should form a committee who can provide information about our program to members of

the professional community who are themselves in direct contact with alcoholics in our District. This

could be teachers, clergy, health care workers, government agencies and those working in treatment

facilities and shelters, to name just a few. CPC could also man info booths at at various functions or fairs.

There is lots to be done. Those applying for this position must be able to supply accurate information

about our program, have working knowledge of our Steps and Traditions and Concepts and meet a

suggested 2 years of continuous sobriety.