A.A.'s Tradition Nine:
A.A., as such, ought never be organized: but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
Reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
District 9 DCM - District Committe Member
Works with the District Committee and GSRs ensuring the business of District 9 is carried out in such a way to continue to carry the message to the Alcoholic that still suffers. Chairs the District service meeting, announcing the business at-hand, and maintains order throughout the meeting.
Email: dcm@district9wv.org
District 9 Alt DCM
Communicates with newly elected GSRs and District Committee Chairs to ensure understanding of duties, including how to submit reports and motions at service meetings.
Email: altdcm@district9wv.org
District 9 Secretary
The District Secretary is the clearing house of District 9 information including the District 9 Service Guidelines, past service meeting actions, and other service materials available from the General Service Office. Responsible for taking and disseminating the minutes of District service meetings. Assists DCM with correspondence and notices to the District committee. Maintains records of all groups in the District as well as the names and contact information of GSRs, DCMs, and other area committee members.
Email: secretary@district9wv.org
District 9 Treasurer
Maintains financial records for the district. Notifies the DCM and Committee by reporting income and expenses.
Email: treasurer@district9wv.org
A&T - Accessibilities & Treatment Committee
Facilitates A.A. meetings inside treatment facilities and other non-correctional institutions. Helps administrators and staff understand A.A. traditions, including that of anonymity. Also "bridges the gap" for individuals coming into A.A. from these types of facilities.
Corrections Committee
Corrections committee members carry the A.A. message to the confined alcoholic who wants to live sober, one day at a time. A.A. members working with corrections personnel, help reach alcoholics who might otherwise never find the A.A. program.
Email: corrections@district9wv.org
CPC - Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee
Shares information about A.A. with professional groups and individuals who are in contact with alcoholics through their careers (eg: clergy, healthcare, and legal professionals) with the goal of facilitating understanding and cooperation between professionals, professional organizations, and A.A.
Email: cpc@district9wv.org
Public Information Committee
Fosters broad understanding of our fellowship by sharing information about the A.A. program through broadcasting public service announcements on public & electronic media; coordinating community P.I. meetings and participating in community events.
Grapevine and Literature Committee
Helps keep the district informed about recovery literature and other media available through aa.org and the Grapevine.
District 9 Website Committee
Responsible for the District 9 website including posting of events and meetings. Ensures the website is maintained in accordance with the Area 73 Guidelines for the Web Committee and A.A. traditions.
Email: webmaster@district9wv.org
District 9 Group GSRs - General Service Representatives
A DECLARATION OF UNITY
This we owe to A.A.’s future: To place our common welfare first; to keep our fellowship united. For on A.A. unity depend our lives and the lives of those to come.
Reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.