Chairperson
Serving District 8: The Role of the Chairperson
Have any questions? Contact the District 8 Chairperson at: Chairperson@district8area15aa.org
Facilitating District 8
Chairs all monthly District 8 business meetings
Sets the agenda for each meeting
Approves minutes and agenda after they are assembled by the Secretary, then returns them for distribution
Reviews and forwards motions to the District Secretary for inclusion on the agenda
Confirms annual meeting dates with The Triangle Club
Shares meeting schedule with the body and the Website Chair for posting online
Communication & Representation
Reports news, issues, proposals, and upcoming events from Area 15 and G.S.O.
Brings Traditions-related concerns from the body to the Area Delegate
Attends all Area 15 business meetings and:
Participates in Chairpersons’ Sharing Sessions
Presents a report on District 8 activities
Represents the group conscience of District 8
Polls the District body to determine interest in hosting a future Quarterly
Serves as a liaison between District 8 and The Triangle Club
Passes along relevant Area 15 information to the District Secretary for distribution
Trusted Servant Support
Acts as an ex-officio member of all District standing and ad-hoc committees
Monitors the Chairperson email inbox
Provides support to trusted servants and facilitates communication across the body
District Operations & Oversight
- Holds a second key to the District 8 P.O. Box
Serves as a co-signer on the District 8 bank account
Submits a budget request to the Treasurer each October for the Chair position
Becomes familiar with the Area 15 and G.S.O. websites
Qualifications to become a District Chairperson
- 5 years of sobriety
- 4 years of service in District 8
- 1 year as a DCM in District 8