Become a GSR.

What is a General Service Representative (GSR)?

This is an opportunity that includes the responsibility of linking his or her group with AA as a whole. The GSR represents the voice of the group conscience, reporting the group’s wishes to the committee member and to the delegate who passes them on at the General Service Conference.

Suggested requirements for the GSR

The GSR needs the confidence of the group he or she represents. They also need a good ear for listening. We all realize that whatever authority there is in AA-resides in the group conscience. As a result, the GSR can determine exactly what a group needs and pass such information onward. This is of course a two way street; the GSR also brings back the problems and remedies that affect AA unity, health and growth.

Experience shows the most successful GSR’s are AA members who have been active as group officers, intergroup reps or public information or institution committee members. This provides an abundance of growth through service. Usually, prospective GSR’s have had at least two years of continuous sobriety in AA and have time available for district and assembly meetings.

TRAVEL EXPENSES

Sometimes GSRs incur expenses traveling to and from service events. Weekend events may also require expenses for accommodations and food. It is up to each group to decide whether it will reimburse its GSR for all or part of the travel expenses, but groups should keep in mind that an individual’s finances should not be a barrier to service.(AA Service Manual chapter 1) (See pg. 113 for group change form)