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 2012 | 801-359-3386 |
| Vice Chair | Tom M. | Nov 2012 | 801-656-9119 |
| Secretary | Sam W. | Nov 2012 | 801-560-3496 |
| Treasurer | Jessica BF. | Nov 2012 | 801-582-0536 |
| Delegate | Sircy M. | Nov 2012 | 801-884-7640 |
| Alternate Delegate | Melanie L. | Nov 2013 | 801-209-0400 |
Descriptions
The following descriptions are intended to summarize the definition and requirements for serving on the Utah Soaring Intergroup Service Board and do not supersede or modify in any way the descriptions or requirements contained in the Bylaws of the Utah Soaring 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, 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.
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.
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.
The Treasurer will also be responsible for maintaining and filing all legal documents regarding the Intergroup.
Regional Representative and World Service Business Conference Delegate:
Attends the Region Three Assemblies and World Service Business Conference, representing the Utah Soaring Intergroup and the fellowship.
Regional Representative and World Service Business Conference Alternate Delegate:
Attends the Region or World Service business conferences in the absence of the Delegate.
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 Vice-Chairperson for 2012, Secretary for 2012, and Treasurer for 2012 and Alternate Delegate for 2012. Please print this application form or obtain a copy from your Intergroup Representative.
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