GSR Support Material
Your first Steps as a new GSR.
Step 1: Get Registered
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Update your info: Ensure you or the outgoing GSR has submitted your name and contact information to your District Committee Member (DCM) and Area Registrar.
- The GSR Kit: Once registered, watch for your GSR Kit from the General Service Office. It contains the Service Manual and essential literature.
Step 2: Build Your Support Team
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Find a Service Sponsor: Ask someone who has experience in District or Area service to mentor you. This is different from a recovery sponsor.
- Connect with your DCM: Introduce yourself to your District Committee Member. They are your primary resource for questions about local service.
Step 3: Gather Your Tools
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[ ] Download or buy the A.A. Service Manual.
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[ ] Get the GSR Kit
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[ ] Bookmark aa.org on your phone/computer.
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[ ] Get a copy of your Area and District Guidelines (ask your DCM for these).
- [ ] Locate your group’s Service Number (needed for all contributions and correspondence).
Show Up
- District Meetings: Mark your calendar for the monthly District meeting.
- Attend the Area 53 Assemblies. They are in March, June, September, and December.
- Attend the Mini Conference. It is the 2nd Weekend in March.
Step 5: Start Communicating
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Group Business Meeting: Schedule a 5-minute slot at your home group’s business meeting to give your first report. (Group GSR Report Template)
For a list of emails and names for Area Officers, Standing Committee Chairs, DCM's and the DCMC.
Participating in A.A.
Most A.A. members participate by going to meetings at their local groups. But there are many opportunities for service in A.A., and most of us have found that volunteering to do service improves the quality of our recovery. We freely share our time and talent in an effort to stay sober and carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to those who are suffering from alcoholism. In other words, you get what you give.
