Trusted Servants
In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), districts and intergroups serve different purposes and functions within the organization:
Districts:- Districts are geographic subdivisions within an AA area. They consist of several AA groups that are located within a specific region.
- The primary function of a district is to facilitate communication and coordination between the AA groups and the area committee. This helps ensure that the groups are well-represented in the decision-making process at the area level.
- In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a District Committee Member (DCM) is an elected officer who serves as a key link between the group General Service Representatives (GSRs) and the area delegate to the General Service Conference, ensuring the groups’ voices are heard and that the fellowship’s structure functions effectively.
Intergroups:
- Intergroups, also known as central offices, are service entities that focus on providing local services to AA groups within a specific area. They are not part of AA’s larger decision-making structure.
- The main functions of intergroups include publishing local AA meeting lists, answering inquiries about AA, receiving and following up on Twelfth Step calls, and establishing local public information committees.
- Intergroups operate independently of the AA General Service structure but often work in cooperation with districts and areas to support the needs of local AA groups.
- For Area 59:
- Attends Quarterly Area Business Meetings as our District Representative.
- Provides a verbal and written report to Area about the status of the District. Will also present any issues the District may have to Area for consideration. All input will be brought
back to the District. - Fulfills assignments to Area functions such as mini-assemblies, share-a-day and Area
annual convention. - Serves as the primary contact to carry the informed group conscience of District 36 to Area
59. - For District 36:
- Conducts the monthly District meeting with an agenda, handouts and other pertinent data
in a well-organized fashion. - Uses DCMd36a59@gmail.com as his/her email address for all District 36 emails
correspondence. - Creates necessary ad-hoc sub-committees, requesting volunteers.
- Reports on all area events, decisions and other pertinent information. Promotes
participation in area events. - Assists and coordinates the work of other District officers when necessary.
- Assists the delegate in obtaining group information in time to meet the deadline for A.A.
directories. - Attends the Area Annual Convention and other service events.
- Adheres to panel approved meeting timelines.
- Assists the DCM and assumes the duties of the DCM when the DCM is unable to serve.
- Attends Area 59 meetings and the annual area convention whenever possible.
- Attends and participates in District Meetings.
- Uses ADCMd36a59@gmail.com as his/her email address for all District 36 emails correspondence.
- Acts as an advisor to a sub-committee.
- The ADCM should be aware that he/she is expected to submit his/her nomination for the position of DCM in the next panel.
- Records, publishes and distributes minutes of District Meetings to all District Officers and
GSRs. - Updates the GSR & AGSR Contact List.
- Acts as an advisor to a sub-committee.
- Uses SECRETARYd36a59@gmail.com as his/her email address for all District 36 emails
correspondence. - Forwards a blind copy [BCC] of unapproved minutes to the Panel members within 14-days
following a District meeting. - Forwards the unapproved meeting minutes to the Harrisburg Area Intergroup (HAI)
webmaster within 14 days following a District meeting, with the annotation of “DRAFT” on
each page. - Within seven (7) days after the minutes have been approved at the next District meeting, District Secretary makes any and all pertinent amendments and forwards the final version to
Area 59 Chairperson, copying DCM, ADCM, District 36 Panel members, and District Webmaster(s). - Provides current donation addresses for group contributions to support District 36, Harrisburg
Area Intergroup, and Area 59 to the District 36 Technology Coordinator. - Receives all donations from the District groups and deposits in the District bank account.
- Pays all District authorized expenses.
- Keeps adequate records of all transactions and provides a written report at each District meeting.
- Keeps all escrow accounts up-to-date.
- Acts as an advisor to the Finance Sub-committee.
- Uses TREASURERd36a59@gmail.com as his/her email address for all District 36 emails correspondence.
- Maintains records of all previous transactions.
- Maintains the group conscience-approved expenditures to include, but not limited to, reimbursement amounts for mileage, per diem, lodging, and convention expenses.
- Normally covered events for the DCM are: Area Convention, Pre-conference Sharing, One Mini-assembly, and mileage for Area Meetings, NERAASA, State Convention, and all
required committees. - Mileage and Per Diem Expense Reimbursement Rates are tied to those decided by the Area Assembly. District 36’s expense reimbursement rates will automatically change as Area changes their rates.
- Anticipated expenses should be refreshed every calendar year.
- Acts as advisor to the Archives Sub-committee.
- Responsible for the safety of the archives material. Refer to published AA Guidelines for Archives for more detailed information.
- Responsible for storing and/or maintaining a safe storage location for all archives materials.
- Responsible for being a contact person for archive additions, updates and inquiries.
- Responsible to physically provide archive material to district or intergroup as the requests are made and approved by district or intergroup.
- Uses ARCHIVISTd36a59@gmail.com as his/her email address for all District 36 emails correspondence.
- Learn the Duties of the Treasurer, Secretary, and ADCM.
- Assume the Duties of the other officers (except the DCM) when that officer is unavailable.
- The OAL Should Not Serve in Any Officer role more than 3 months without an election (since three months is in the Structure Manual).
- Participate in Mini-Assemblies, Workshops, and Workshop Planning, EPGSA when the other attending officer designed to attend cannot attend. The OAL is compensated for that work as would the officer who would normally attend but was unable to attend.
- Resign any other District 36 Service Position (including their current group GSR position).
- Be an Experienced GSR (This can be met from any of the current GSRs since this is Year 2 of the Current Panel and is experimental for this year. This can be easily met if made permanent at the end of this Panel because the selection of the OAL will be made in December of the end of this Panel when the other officers are made as well).
- Should Not Serve as GSR for any other group.
- Three Years of Continuous Sobriety (like the Structure Manual for District 36 Leadership Positions)
- Term Length is Two Years (the current one is Temporary for One Year but if this is made permanent it would be made at the same time that the other Officers for the District 36 are made.)
- Performs Other Duties Upon the Request of any District 36 Officer.
- Responsible for ongoing review of the District 36 Structure Manual, making recommendations for change consistent with the District 36 role in supporting the home groups.
- Bridging the Gap is a program through Alcoholics Anonymous to help people leaving a correctional or treatment facility become acquainted with A.A. and attend A.A. meetings in their home town, after they are released.
- Plays a crucial role in connecting the district with the Intergroup.
- Attends Intergroup Meetings: They represent District 36 at intergroup meetings, ensuring that the district’s voice is heard and that they stay informed about intergroup activities and decisions.
- Facilitates Communication: They act as a bridge between the district and the intergroup, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between the two entities.
- Supports Events and Activities: They help coordinate and support events and activities organized by District 36, ensuring that Harrisburg Intergroup members are aware and can participate.
- Reports Harrisburg Area Intergroup information to the District 36 meetings.
- AA Service Manual
- District 36 Structure Manual (Approved 12/24)
- District 36 Structure Manual Request Form
In summary, districts are part of AA’s formal service structure and focus on representation and communication, while intergroups provide practical services and support to local AA groups. Both play important roles in helping AA members stay connected and supported in their recovery journey.
This page was created to increase communication between District 36 Officers and the General Service Representatives. In Alcoholics Anonymous, “GSR” stands for “General Service Representative,” meaning it’s the elected member of an AA home group who acts as a link between that group and the wider AA organization, carrying the group’s voice to district meetings and area assemblies to share information and concerns with other groups. Harrisburg Area Intergroup services all home groups within the District 36 area.
District 36 Committee Member (DCM): James O.
Alternate District 36 Committee Member (ADCM): Angelo S.
District 36 Secretary: Kim W.
District 36 Treasurer: Nicole G.
District 36 Archivist: Craig Y.
District 36 Officer at Large: Louis J.
Note:The other general descriptions in the document we examined are tasks that the current District 36 Officers are already doing. Consequently, we did not examine the other general tasks provided to us that were in the document arising from a survey of 12 Groups when it comes to suggesting what the Office At Large Responsibilities are in Area 59.
Structure Subcommittee
Bridging the Gap Subcommittee
District 36 Liaison to Intergroup: Miste D.
Intergroup Liaison to District 36: Nicole P.
Monthly Meeting Information
2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 pm
In person Fellowship House 1251 S. 19th St. Harrisburg, PA 17104
Online
Meeting ID:
714 4907 7806
Password: D36
2025 Meeting Minutes:
Past Years’ Meeting Minutes
Please email the D36 Secretary for minutes from 2019 and prior.
Contributions & Mail
District 36 Treasurer
P.O. Box 699
Camp Hill, PA 17001-0699
Links
Manuals
Group History Forms
Home Group Pictures Form
2023 (73rd) General Service Conference