Is there a GSR for your group?

It is recommended that each AA group have representation through an elected GSR (General Service Representative). Any AA group large enough to support a GSR, please see that one is installed and available to attend the next GSR Meeting in your district.

GSR General Service Representative: What do they do?
The General Service Representative (GSR) is considered one of the most important jobs in A.A. The GSR is the trusted servant responsible for linking their group to A.A. as a whole. Your GSR represents the voice of your group conscience, reporting the thoughts of the Group to the Area and District and bringing back important information on AA sponsored outreach and activities for members to get involved with and support.

There are several key responsibilities for each GSR. In order to be well informed, the GSR should attend several meetings as part of their responsibilities: The group in which they are GSR, The group’s business meetings, District meetings and the Area Service Assembly.

At group and business meetings, the GSR will bring information from the District. In turn, any feedback they get is brought back to the District so the group's conscience is heard.

As part of your Group’s involvement, your GSR will be mailed minutes from the meetings as well as given flyers and important information about Committee activities and upcoming events. Your GSR is then responsibility to provide this information to your group.

Selecting your GSR:
The GSR and their alternate are selected in any way the group sees fit (e.g., election, group conscience, volunteer). They shall serve for two years. It is suggested that a GSR have an alternate in the event they are not able to attend meetings. However, an alternate is someone who assists, supports, and participates in service responsibilities.

Suggested Qualifications Your Group’s GSR Should Meet:

  1. It is suggested that a GSR (and the alternate) have at least two years of continuous sobriety and be active in their home group.
  2. Have the trust and confidence of their group.
  3. Have a basic and growing knowledge of the Twelve Traditions and willingness to read and learn about the Twelve Concepts of World Service, the A.A. Service Structure and Conference approved Literature.
  4. Have the time available to attend District meetings.

To check which district your group is a member, click to get this map.

To further check district meeting times and locations, click to get this list.