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Service

Service

September 12, 2020 by District 04 MSCA 09

This page outlines the concept of Service within District 04 (Mid-Southern California Area 09) of Alcoholics Anonymous, detailing how members can participate and the foundational principles guiding general service.

BEING OF SERVICE

There are many ways of being in service in AA. Meeting commitments, sponsoring newcomers, H&I Panels and of course General Service to name a few.

GENERAL SERVICE

General Service meetings occur at 7:00p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. It is there that we organize committee’s, plan events and vote. It’s a great way to play your part in making sure the hand of A.A. will always be there.

District 04 business meetings are currently virtual.  For Zoom identification number and password information, please contact the District Secretary at District4MSCA09secretary@gmail.com

The GSR Preamble

We are the General Service Representatives. We are the link in the chain of communication for our groups with the General Service Conference and the world of A.A.

We realize the ultimate authority is a loving God as he may express Himself in our Group Conscience. As trusted servants, our job is to bring information to our groups in order that they can reach an informed group conscience. In passing along this group conscience, we are helping to maintain the unity and strength so vital to our fellowship.

Let us, therefore, have the patience and tolerance to listen while others share, the courage to speak up when we have something to share, and the wisdom to do what is right for our group and A.A. as a whole.

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May 27
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GSR School – Weekly Zoom workshop focused on studying the Service Manual – viii

May 30
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Journey Back in AA Time to 1960

Jun 2
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Area 9 West Panel 76 Delegate Shareback

Jun 3
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GSR School – Weekly Zoom workshop focused on studying the Service Manual – ix

Jun 3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

District 04 MSCA 09 June 3, 2026 Business Meeting

Jun 5
June 5 @ 8:00 am - June 7 @ 5:00 pm

Sunshine of the Spirit – High Desert Convention – June 5-7

Jun 10
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GSR School – Weekly Zoom workshop focused on studying the Service Manual – x

Jun 14
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mid-Southern California Area 09 ASC Meeting June 14

Jun 17
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GSR School – Weekly Zoom workshop focused on studying the Service Manual – xi

Jun 18
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MSCA 09 Monthly Service Study & Sharing Session (June 18, 2026)

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    The Responsibility Statement of Alcoholics Anonymous

    I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.

    Copyright © by AA Grapevine, Inc.

    • Written in 1965: It was authored by former AA trustee Al S. specifically for the 1965 International Convention in Toronto. • Conference Approved: The General Service Conference affirmed its exact spirit and wording in 1971 and again in 1977, noting that the declaration should never be changed. • Bill W.'s Endorsement: It was famously recited by AA co-founder Bill W. alongside 100 other members at the Toronto convention to emphasize the fellowship’s global duty to suffering alcoholics.

    Core Meaning

    • Global Outreach: The phrase "anyone, anywhere" expands the member's sense of duty beyond their local group, extending it to the global fellowship. • Action-Oriented: It takes the principles of AA's Twelfth Step—which calls members to carry the message—and turns them into a personal pledge of availability. • Personal Ownership: The opening and closing lines emphasize that the success and continuity of AA ultimately rely on the individual commitment of each member.


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