District 24 Open Positions – January 2026

In January of 2026 at the District meeting we will elect persons to represent and assist the District in the following service positions:

• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Corrections Committee Chair
• Public Information Committee Chair

Treasurer

An AA District Treasurer manages the financial matters for a local AA district, which is a service entity between individual groups and the wider area structure. Key responsibilities include conducting financial transactions, chairing the budget committee, submitting the annual budget, processing expense forms for other committee chairs, and maintaining financial records. The treasurer also works with a finance committee to ensure the district can support its own expenses and contribute to other AA service entities, such as the area and the General Service Office (GSO).

 

District Secretary

A good District secretary can add great vitality and drive to a District committee. Both men and women serve as secretaries (also true of other offices). Here is what three former secretaries have to say regarding qualifications.

1. Sobriety and business experience
The secretary should be able to type and have the use of a computer.

2. Sense of order
Taking minutes of meetings means sifting through quite a few thousand words to get the kernel, the essence of what has been said.

3. Time, interest, and energy
The job demands considerable time and needs to be carried out on schedule. This takes interest, not to mention devotion. The secretary is in a good position to act as liaison between officers and committee members, and can play the role of arbitrator when necessary.

Duties
The secretary records and distributes minutes of District meetings; keeps mailing lists (both address and email address) up to date and gets out District mailings (either hard copy or email); sometimes the secretary is responsible for preparing lively bulletins that will bring people to meetings.

Qualifications
It is suggested that the secretary should have a 'reasonable period of sobriety' This might be one to two years or more. An effective secretary needs to have a sense of order and the ability to capture the essentials of what is happening at a meeting. The job is time-consuming and needs to be carried out on schedule, and any secretary needs to be sure that ample time is available.

 

Corrections Committee Chair

An AA District Corrections Chair is a service position responsible for coordinating the work of A.A. members and groups to carry the message of recovery to alcoholics in correctional facilities. This includes organizing AA meetings, literature, and programs like the Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS) and the Prerelease Contact Program. The chair works with facility staff, trains volunteers, and ensures AA's purpose is carried out according to its Traditions. 

Key responsibilities
Coordinate service to correctional facilities
Organize A.A. meetings and provide literature to incarcerated individuals. 

Liaise with facility staff
Work with correctional personnel to ensure compliance with facility rules and to facilitate the delivery of AA services. 

Promote AA programs
Encourage participation in programs like the Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS), which connects inmates with AA members on the outside, and the Prerelease Contact Program, which helps inmates transition to a local AA community upon release. 

Train volunteers
Facilitate training for committee members who volunteer to do corrections work. 

Maintain records
Keep records of correctional facilities in the district and the requirements for volunteering at each facility. 

Communicate with other service bodies
Relate information from the General Service Office and participate in statewide or area corrections committees. 

Share information
Publish articles or reports about the committee's activities for local and area newsletters or assemblies. 

Qualifications

A period of sobriety (e.g., 2+ years, with some specific programs requiring at least 1 year and being "off paper"). 

A commitment to A.A.'s 12 Traditions. 
A willingness to serve and carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.   

 

Public Information Committee Chair

An AA Public Information (PI) Chair is responsible for carrying the AA message to the general public and professionals by distributing information, coordinating with media, and organizing presentations to groups like schools and hospitals. This role involves tasks such as managing meeting schedules, providing AA literature to public places, responding to media requests with anonymity in mind, and recruiting and training volunteers for these outreach efforts. The chair must have a strong understanding of AA's 12 Traditions and Concepts and be comfortable with public speaking.  

Key responsibilities

Carry the message
Inform the public, professionals (like doctors and police), and the fellowship about AA through various means. 

Manage information
Distribute AA literature and meeting schedules in public locations, such as hotels, libraries, and community centers. 

Coordinate with media
Respond to media requests and provide information in a way that upholds anonymity, including working with television, radio, and newspapers. 

Organize outreach
Recruit and train volunteers to assist with PI efforts and plan presentations for non-AA groups, like schools, civic organizations, and professional bodies. 

Maintain schedules
Keep the district meeting schedule updated and ensure it is available to groups and the public. 

Attend meetings
Participate in district and area meetings and report on committee activities. 

Required skills and knowledge
Sobriety
Typically requires at least two years of sobriety. 

AA Principles
Thorough knowledge of the 12 Traditions and 12 Concepts of AA is essential. 
 

Public Speaking 

Must be comfortable with public speaking and making presentations to diverse audiences. 
 

Leadership 

Ability to recruit, train, and motivate volunteers.