From the Chair:
HERE’S WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO IN
NASSAU GENERAL SERVICE:
At our October Reps meeting we will be
During the last weekend of July I traveled with Bill C, SENY
electing our new officers to serve Nassau
Delegate, to the 38th NY State Convention hosted by Central NY,
Area 47 in Rochester. It was a full weekend of workshops, panel
Intergroup from January 2007 thru December 2009.
presentations, and key note speakers. I had the opportunity to
It is amazing how fast the last two years have gone
present on “Service Sponsorship – Passing It On” with Dave S,
from Central NY and Brenda O, from Hudson/Mohawk/Berkshire,
by. AA's election process here at Nassau Intergroup
Area 48. That same weekend Rochester was inundated with
is done using the 3rd Legacy procedure. It is a
thousands of people attending other city hosted events.
unique way of voting that elects the candidate by a
Overwhelming and frustrating for some of our members who had
been temporarily displaced from the convention hotel.
2/3 vote , rather than just by simple majority. There
August was a busy month in the world of General Service. On
are 5 ballots cast and if the 2/3 majority is not
August 1-4, 2006 Bill and I were invited to participate in “The 6th
reached, the vote will "go to the hat''. According to
Annual Fellowship of the Spirit” weekend held at St John’s
University, Queens and hosted by the Utopia Group. This event is
our By Laws the nominating committee has
essentially an intensive weekend of going through the Twelve Steps
selected the following qualified candidates:
of Alcoholics Anonymous as written in the Big Book, but in a
relaxed environment. The shared experience, great fellowshipping
Chairperson-Cynthia S
and coffee, tea, munches and such were most enjoyable. Al-Anon
1st Vice Chair-George P
had also been invited to participate. Our purpose was to offer a little
insight to AA members who would not normally get involved in
2nd Vice Chair-Denis O
General Service beyond the home group, or are not aware of this
Treasurer-Bill C
thing called the AA General Service structure. Interestingly enough
after our presentation a few members, some from England and
Secretary- Reyne B
Iceland asked Bill many questions. This continued throughout the
remainder of the weekend. It was a nice surprise to see a couple of
As a Rep, your group has one vote, so it is most
GSR’s from Nassau and Queens and equally delightful to meet AA
important to be present. You may send your
members from around the world. Key note speakers were
exceptional and memorable. Thanks to Bart, FSOTS Chair and the
Alternate if you are not available. The procedure
planning committee for the opportunity to participate, and also to
will be explained at the meeting, however you may
Derrick H, GSR, Lynbrook, for initiating the invitation.
read more in the AA Service Manual, pages S20-
We held our county meeting on August 21st, 2006 and I am
pleased to say we have a few more new General Service
21, or ask your groups GSR for some help.
Representative’s (GSR’s). If your group does not have a GSR, why
We usually have the county's DCMC from
not? Would your group consider electing a GSR and have them
come to our next county meeting in October? After all, the GSR is
General Service to be an impartial facilitator.
the vital link between the home group and AA as a whole. Your
Thanks, Brenda.
group effectively does not have a voice or a vote in AA matters
without a GSR to represent you. We also amended and approved
I look forward to seeing you all there. Thanks
our NGSG Articles of Association and By-laws. Encouraging GSR’s
for letting me serve.
to step up and fill one of the many vacant District Committee
Member (DCM) positions is ongoing, but hopeful.
Together We Can,
Over the last weekend of August SENY hosted the 27th Annual
Marie MS
NY State Informational Workshop in Stony Point, Rockland County.
chair@nassauny-aa(dot)org
It was a successful event with a surprisingly good attendance. Ask
your Nassau Intergroup Corrections Chair Sammy C, and Hospitals
SENY ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY -
& Institutions Chair Kathy B, sent by Intergroup, on what took place
and what they experienced. Huge thanks to the following groups in
SEPTEMBER 16th, 2006
Nassau for their generous contributions to hospitality for this event:
Important reminders to all GSR’s/DCM’s in Nassau
Merrick/Bellmore AA Group, New Hyde Park Group and “One Day
At A Time” Oceanside Group. This really is a worthwhile event to
County please don’t forget the upcoming SENY
attend whether you’re new to General Service or have an interest in
Elections Assembly to elect our new SENY officers for
working on a General Service committee.
the 2007/2008 period. Hosted by Queens County
Finally, there are plenty of service opportunities available to
General Service on Saturday, September 16th, 2006 at
everyone. Find the one that fits you and your group.
Intermediate School 5, 50-40 Jacobus Street, Elmhurst,
Love & Service
NY 11373 from 10:30am-3:00pm. Directions to the
Brenda P., DCMC Nassau
nassau@aaseny(dot)org
assembly can be downloaded off the SENY website:
PHONE VOLUNTEERS:
can’t make it please have your alternate attend. Your
group/district has a voice and a vote at area
Anyone with 6 months sobriety, who is
assemblies, please come so it can be heard!
interested in answering the phones,
In Service,
CONTACT: Joe M
Brenda P, DCMC Nassau
(516) 292-3045
nassau@aaseny(dot)org
