Treasurer
Handling the Seventh Tradition With Care
Have any questions? Contact the District 8 Treasurer at: treasurer@district8area15aa.org
Financial Duties
Pick up mail from the District 8 P.O. Box
Go to the bank with new officers and update signature cards
Deposit all contributions
Pay all authorized expenses
Reconcile the checking account monthly
Pass the basket at the District 8 business meeting
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare the District 8 Financial Report and the Group Contribution Report
Print one copy of each report for each subdistrict table
Present both reports at each business meeting
Attend the Area 15 Treasurer’s Meeting at the Quarterly and report back to District 8
Budget Preparation
Collect budget requests from committee chairs and officers in September
Receive budget request forms from officers and committee chairs in October
Present the proposed fiscal year budget in November
Place the motion to approve the budget in December
Year-End Responsibilities
Conduct an audit of the checking and savings accounts at the end of the panel (November)
Audit will be performed by the outgoing Treasurer, the incoming Treasurer, and one additional Treasurer selected by the body
Present audit results at the December District 8 Business Meeting
Disburse excess funds by December 31st, as directed by the Book of Current Practices
Ongoing Duties
Monitor Treasurer email account
Reimburse District 8 officers and committee attendees for Area 15 lodging
Qualifications to become a District Treasurer
- 5 years of sobriety
- 3 years of service in District 8
- 1 year as a DCM in District 8