District 7 Business Meeting & Elections

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Location: Alano Club
Type: Monthly Business Meeting and District Elections
Attendees, Mentioned, and Service Roles

Teresa – Outgoing Secretary / GSR, Totem Group
Cynthia – Outgoing DCM
John – Outgoing Treasurer, Absent but submitted report and DCM printed
April – Incoming DCM Jan. (Elected 2026–2028 Term)
Mike – Incoming Alt DCM (Through June 2026, will train replacement, Teresa outgoing Secretary)
Amy B. – Incoming Secretary (Elected)
Dahr – incoming Alt Secretary and Remote Communities Chair (Alt DCM can also sub as secretary) (Dahr Also serves as Intergroup Secretary and chair District meeting)
Gary – Grapevine & Literature Chair (Elected)

GSRs

Allison – GSR, — Group
Helen – GSR, Alaska Statewide Telephone Meeting / Former Remote Communities Chair
Lucy – GSR, Southside Specials
Mary – GSR, O’Malley Group
Steve – GSR, Plus 24 Group
Sophia – Alt GSR, Queer Ideas of Fun
Eric – Outgoing Grapevine & Literature Chair Not present will man literature at Assembly – sent report
Rebecca – Election Assembly Contact
Dave – Potential Corrections Chair not present MENTIONED NOT PRESENT. Met with Dale. Cleared. Working with the Intergroup person. davidmiller311@gmail.com
Dale – Corrections Clearance Contact not present (FYI) MENTIONED NOT PRESENT
Riley – Assembly Attendee (travel coordination) MENTIONED NOT PRESENT
Stephanie – Assembly Key Contact• S MENTIONED NOT PRESENT

Opening

Meeting opened by: Teresa

Concept of the Month: “Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority, with the scope of such authority well defined.”

Discussion emphasized clarity of roles, responsibility, and authority as vital to AA’s service structure.

GSR Preamble was read by Allison.

Approval of Minutes

August minutes: Previously approved.

September minutes: Motion by Mary to approve; seconded by Mike.

  Vote: Unanimous approval.

Secretary thanked AI for assistance in preparing minutes.

Treasurer’s Report Presented by: John (via email)

Working Balance: $9,912.10
Prudent Reserve: $3,000
Available Funds: $6,912.10
Two group contributions received: one check pending deposit.
Major expense: reimbursement to Helen for Remote Communities outreach.
Credit Union One account to be closed; point-of-sale setup in progress for Area Election Assembly.

Motion to approve report: Cynthia; seconded by Allison. Vote: Unanimous approval.

GSR Reports

Totem Group (Teresa): Considering ending hybrid format; next business meeting Oct. 28.

Group (Allison): Providing coffee for Election Assembly; strong attendance.

Alaska Statewide Telephone Meeting (Helen): Ongoing meetings Sun/Mon/Thu at 5:30 PM; planning a literature table for the Assembly.

Group (Dahr): Attendance 8–40; providing Assembly snacks (half healthy, half not).

Southside Special (Lucy): Planning Thanksgiving dinner; attendance fluctuates but strong Fridays.

O’Malley Group (Mary): Attendance ranges from 5–25; strong core group.

Plus 24 Group (Steve): Attendance ~50; recruiting volunteers for Assembly.

Queer Ideas of Fun (Sophia): Handling Sunday morning meeting and decorations at Assembly; planning Queer Conference August 2026.

Glacier Group (April): Wednesday/Saturday meetings; steady attendance and participation.

Committee Reports

Corrections: Vacant (potential volunteer “Dave” being cleared).

Treatment: Vacant.

Remote Communities (Helen): Expressed gratitude for service; planning future trips.

PI/CPC: Vacant (also vacant at Area level).

Grapevine/Literature (Eric): Will host literature table at Assembly; Star Group assisting.

DCM Report (Cynthia): Attended Area 02 meeting; continued collaboration with Web Servant to update District website. Encouraged saving for PRASSA 2026 (Hawaii). Attended Concept Study Group; distributed flyers and managed deposits. Encouraged all groups to consider service involvement.

Old Business

None reported.

New Business

Election Assembly Volunteers: Positions open for setup, cleanup, and door greeters (Friday–Sunday).

Teresa volunteered for Sunday morning.

Saturday expected to be the busiest day.

Hotel discount for Assembly attendees extended through Oct. 30.

Elections (2026–2028 Term)

DCM: April

Alt DCM: Mike (through June 2026; will train replacement and Teresa may stand)

Secretary: Amy B.

Alt Secretary: Dahr

Corrections Chair: Pending (Dave – possible) Helen & Lucy to serve Women’s correctional on committee

Remote Communities Chair: Dahr

Grapevine & Literature Chair: Gary

Vacant positions will be revisited at the January 2026 District meeting. Treasurer, Alt Treasurer, Treatment, PI/CPC

Announcements

Remote Communities planning two trips annually (one flying, one driving). Scholarships available for participants.

Need for women volunteers in Corrections due to limited presence in women’s facilities.

Flyers distributed to promote open service positions.

Announce

Please share in your home groups– Treasurer, Alt Treasurer, Treatment,  PI/CPC needed.

Closing

Meeting closed with the Responsibility Declaration:

“I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that, I am responsible.”

Meeting adjourned.