The duties of the treasurer vary by the needs and conscience of the area; these may include:
Keeping financial records for the area
Reporting regularly to the assembly
Receiving and managing the area’s Seventh Tradition funds
Encouraging contribution support for area and GSO services
Staying abreast of any tax or legal considera
Duties:
The duties of the treasurer vary by the needs and conscience of the area; these may include:
Keeping financial records for the area
Reporting regularly to the assembly
Receiving and managing the area’s Seventh Tradition funds
Encouraging contribution support for area and GSO services
Staying abreast of any tax or legal considerations
Qualifications:
A solid period of sobriety
Organizational skills for good record-keeping; accounting or bookkeeping experience
Computer skills appropriate for the duties of the position
Ability to speak about financial matters to an audience that does not have the same financial skills
Some areas have the position of Finance chair in addition to the treasurer. If so, the respective duties and qualifications of the two positions would need to be established by the conscience of the area.
Archives
Treasurer
Treasurer
Maintains GSO Archives in accordance with accepted practices and standards characteristic of the archival profession
Responds to requests for research and information from the Fellowship, GSO staff, A.A. service workers, trustees and directors, and other external researchers as to various aspects of A.A. history
Produces and distributes, u
Maintains GSO Archives in accordance with accepted practices and standards characteristic of the archival profession
Responds to requests for research and information from the Fellowship, GSO staff, A.A. service workers, trustees and directors, and other external researchers as to various aspects of A.A. history
Produces and distributes, upon request, historical photographs, and other archival reproductions and other complementary items AAWS
Maintains and updates content for the Archives portal on aa.org, including digital exhibits, historic audio, and the timeline of historic events
Maintains rotating exhibits of interest, as well as a library and other items of interest, for visitors touring the GSO
Collects physical or digital copies of all materials printed or produced by AAWS and AA Grapevine, as well copies of all board minutes, committee reports, and other significant permanent records
Preserves all historical and current permanent records of AAWS and AA Grapevine through digitization, preservation photocopying, and other archival preservation techniques • Processes, organizes, and catalogs all historical and current permanent records so they will be accessible and searchable
Supports local archives committees, area archivists, and district archivists regarding archival methods and processes, and provides the following upon request:
The duties of the registrar have evolved with the implementation of Fellowship Connection. Registrars often are a crucial first point of contact for A.A. groups and trusted servants’ data. Although the registrar’s duties will vary by area, the need for accurate information and clear communication is the foundation of this role.
Duties:
The duties of the registrar have evolved with the implementation of Fellowship Connection. Registrars often are a crucial first point of contact for A.A. groups and trusted servants’ data. Although the registrar’s duties will vary by area, the need for accurate information and clear communication is the foundation of this role. Other duties may include:
Develops and maintains records of all groups in the area, including group name, meeting location, and GSR or group contact
Works with trusted servants to maintain accurate and up-to-date names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of the GSRs, DCMs, district and area officers, and area committee members
Works with the GSO Operations department in keeping area information up to date
Qualifications:
Duties of a registrar vary by area, but area registrars will require training on Fellowship Connection, a user-friendly interface that facilitates information sharing between areas and GSO. Familiarity with computer systems and spreadsheet tools and an understanding of data stewardship is helpful, as registrars will be entering data, updating information, using search filters, and downloading custom and standard reports. Other qualities needed may include:
Familiarity with the area and district structure, and ability to communicate throughout it
Ability to organize, communicate and manage detailed information
Ability to relay information via email to GSO, locally and within the area
Ability to responsibly handle and protect personal information
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