The presentation serves as a structured agenda and informational guide for the monthly business proceedings of the local Alcoholics Anonymous General Service District. The visual layout across the slides features a clean, professional aesthetic utilizing a light cream background with gold and dark blue accents, incorporating the official “D04 P76” (District 04, Panel 76) logo prominently throughout the deck.
Slide 1: Title and Logistical Overview
The opening slide functions as the official introduction to the District 04, MSCA Area 09 General Business Meeting. Positioned at the top left is the distinctive D04 P76 panel logo. The slide clearly outlines the vital logistical details required for members to join and participate in the session:
- Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT.
- Access Credentials: It displays the digital meeting information, including a designated Zoom ID (
996 5396 0080) and a secure Passcode (673617). - Reference Document: A hyperlink points to the foundational agenda file, labeled
D04-Agenda_07_01_2026.docx.pdf.
Slide 2: Meeting Opening & Welcomes
This slide details the standard operational order for commencing the business meeting at 7:00 PM. It outlines the initial sequence managed by the trusted servants:
- Call to Order: The session is officially opened by the District Committee Member Chairperson (DCMC), Titus.
- Committee Review: A brief administrative review highlights key discussion points brought forward from the June Area Service Committee (ASC) meeting. These topics focus on the Cooperating with the Professional Community (CPC) committee, updates regarding the GSR School, website maintenance, and financial standing.
- Unity and Welcomes: The business begins traditionally with the recitation of the Serenity Prayer. This is immediately followed by a formal welcome, expressing collective gratitude and recognition for all attending visitors and newly elected General Service Representatives (GSRs).
Slide 3: Readings & Officer Elections
Focused on foundational principles and district infrastructure, this slide addresses core service values and leadership needs:
- Reaffirming Values: The meeting transitions into its core service principles by reciting the AA General Service Representative (GSR) Preamble.
- Service Guidelines: It prompts a group review of the Concept VII Service Checklist guidelines to ensure all decisions align with AA tradition.
- District 04 Secretary Election: A significant portion of the business meeting is dedicated to leadership vacancy. The slide invites eligible trusted servants to stand for the open District 04 Secretary position. It explicitly notes that established group voting procedures and substantial unanimity/consensus rules will apply to the election.
Slide 4: Concept VII Deep Dive
This slide provides the full textual reference for Concept VII, ensuring the committee grounds its governance in AA’s historical structure. The text states:
“The Conference recognizes that the Charter and the Bylaws of the General Service Board are legal instruments: that the Trustees are thereby fully empowered to manage and conduct all of the world service affairs of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is further understood that the Conference Charter itself is not a legal document: that it relies instead upon the force of tradition and the power of the A.A. purse for its final effectiveness.”
Slide 5: Minutes Review & Approval Deadlines
The final operational slide establishes administrative accountability and strict guidelines for future scheduling:
- Minutes Review: The committee conducts a collective review and formal approval of the business records and minutes compiled from the previous District 04 meeting held on June 3, 2026.
- Submission Deadlines: To maintain rigorous organization, the slide establishes a firm boundary for future agendas. It states that any new business items intended for inclusion in subsequent meeting agendas must be formally submitted to the secretary no later than the 15th of the month.