Trusted Servants
Tradition Two: For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
| Service | Servant | Term Expires | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jim R. | Nov 2010 | 801-359-3386 |
| Vice Chair | Debbie F. | Nov 2010 | 801-967-2193 |
| Secretary | Sircy M. | Nov 2010 | 801-884-7640 |
| Treasurer | Heather F. | Nov 2010 | 801-694-0228 |
| Alternate Delegate | Marla D. | Nov 2011 | 801-560-6165 |
Descriptions
The following descriptions are intended to summarize the definition and requirements for serving on the Northern Utah Intergroup Service Board and do not supersede or modify in any way the descriptions or requirements contained in the Bylaws of the Northern Utah Intergroup.
All the positions require the applicants to be abstinent (according to their own definition) and maintain abstinence throughout their term. All officers serve a one-year term except Chair and Delegate, who serve a two-year term. Nominations will be conducted at the October Intergroup meeting and elections at the November Intergroup with new office holders taking their position in January of the following year. To serve in one of the Intergroup Service Board positions, you must have attended two Intergroup meetings by the October Intergroup meeting. The meetings attended do not necessarily have to be consecutive, but nominees need to have a grasp of what goes on at Intergroup meetings.
Chair:
Presides at Intergroup meetings, can appoint a parliamentarian to help conduct the Intergroup business meeting, attends regional and World Service Office meetings as a Region III and WSO Delegate, and is an ex-officio (honorary) member of all committees. The Chair prepare an agenda for each Intergroup meeting. The Chair will e-mail all Intergroup officers, committee chair-persons, and Intergroup meeting representatives a copy of the agenda, the preliminary minutes from the preceding meeting, and the preliminary Treasurer report at least one week before each Intergroup meeting. Nominees must have at least two years of service in the fellowship above the group level. The nominee will have current abstinence of at least one year.
Vice-Chair:
Assumes duties of Chair in case of his/her absence or resignation until a new Chair is selected; handles all World Service Office inquiries for information about Northern Utah OA, and keeps a current list of contact persons for meetings in the Northern Utah OA Intergroup. The Vice-Chair will maintain a list of all committee chairs and members and report any vacancies to Intergroup. The Vice-Chair is also an ex-officio member of all committees.
Secretary:
Must be present at all Intergroup meetings or arrange for the taking of minutes. The Secretary provides preliminary set of minutes to each Intergroup representative. They will furnish a written copy of the minutes of all business meetings to the Chair, Newsletter Editor, and others upon request; keeps an up-to-date collection of the meeting minutes for two years, a list of corrected policies, and Northern Utah OA By-Laws.
Treasurer:
Receives and records all donations and maintains a checking account for the Intergroup; provides an written report at each monthly meeting, or arranges for someone else to give the report in the event of their absence from a business meeting.
Regional Representative and WSO Delegate:
Northern Utah Intergroup does not, at present, meet WSO requirements for the position of Delegate. The Chair-person represents the Intergroup Service Board at Region and World Service Organization business conferences.
Regional Representative and WSO Alternate Delegate:
Attends the Region or World Service business conferences in the absence of the Delegate or Intergroup Chair-person.
Who will serve?
Please consider service to your area groups! Your Intergroup is headed into a couple of exciting
and busy years. Please seriously consider serving and being part of this thrilling time. Can you
serve as an officer of Intergroup? Can you think of someone who you would like to nominate?
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Chairperson for 2009 - 2010, Vice-Chairperson for 2009, Secretary for 2009, and Treasurer for 2009. Please print this application form or obtain a copy from your Intergroup Representative.
Committees
| Service | Servant | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Activities | OPEN | |
| Bylaws | Marla D. | 801-560-6165 |
| Communications/Web-Site | Jim R. | 801-359-3386 |
| Elections | OPEN | |
| History/Archives | Jim R. | 801-359-3386 |
| Hotline | Natalie M. | 801-608-2052 |
| Lifeline Magazine | OPEN | |
| Newsletter | Debbie F. | 801-967-2193 |
| Newsletter Mailing | Rayola M. | 801-842-4513 |
| Public Information, Public Outreach | OPEN | |
| Sponsorship | Jessica F. | 801-582-0536 |
| Traditions | OPEN | |
| Twelfth Step Within | Angie | 801-906-8569 |
| Ways and Means | OPEN | |
| Welcoming | Jan S. | 801-968-5971 |
| Young People | OPEN |
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