Chair Qualifications
Facilities, Intergroup Representative, Chips & Literature, Meetings, Activities, Hospitals and Institutions, Online Presence, Communications & Audio Review
To waive qualifications for other chairs, a majority vote is required by group members present at the time of said vote. Group membership requirements cannot be waived for any position.
- Six (6) months continuous sobriety for all chairs.
- Must maintain sobriety.
- Must be active group member for at least one (1) year in group affairs.
- Term of Service: One (1) year beginning on the first day of the month following the election.
Chair Positions & Descriptions:
● Facilities Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Perform regular maintenance for the facilities and provide/coordinate handyperson services.
○ Purchase maintenance and housekeeping supplies for the group, as required.
○ Monitor usage and re-supply, as needed.
○ Turn in receipts and take advances as required from the group Treasurer each month.
○ Delegation of service opportunities to other group members is encouraged.
○ May contact Landlord as needed in cooperation with Chairperson.
● Group Service Representative (GSR)
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Represent the group at the Intergroup level, monthly Intergroup meetings, etc.
○ Acts as a liaison between the group and Intergroup, and maintains the group registration and information with the Intergroup.
○ Shall report on all information received from the Intergroup.
○ Shall act as liaison between the group and the International Service Organization of SAA.
○ Shall report on all information revived from the ISO of SAA.
○ Delegation of service opportunities to other group members is encouraged.
○ Preside at business meetings in the absence of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary.
○ Ensure all group activities support carrying the SAA message via the Twelve Traditions.
● Chips & Literature Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Be aware of all materials available from the ISO.
○ Maintain an adequate supply of materials that best fit the group’s needs, at all times including literature and chips.
○ Maintain financial records (related to Literature and Chips) in cooperation with the group treasurer.
○ Delegation of service opportunities to other group members is encouraged.
● Meetings Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Review all applications for new meetings utilizing the new meetings request form (or following other designated procedures).
○ May approve and implement new meetings as warranted, including new telemeetings, while adhering to the meeting request process.
○ Maintain meeting scripts, handouts, books and other supplies.
○ Maintains current meetings list (on the board in the room) and communicate current meetings to the Online Presence Chair.
○ Conduct annual meeting inventories (see ISO literature).
○ Delegation of service opportunities to other group members is encouraged.
● Activities Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Plan group activities: social, learning, group level.
○ Group activities should enhance interaction among participants from various San Jose Group meetings.
○ Foster an environment which promotes the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of SAA.
○ Work to attract attendees and encourage attendance by other SAA groups for Activities planned events.
○ Delegation of service opportunities to other group members is encouraged.
● Hospitals and Institutions Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Act as liaison between the group and any outside interests where we may help the addict who still suffers.
○ Plan and schedule meetings and activities with these outside interests.
○ Encourage active participation by members in these events.
○ Assist any member in attaining needed paperwork or certification.
○ Foster an environment which promotes the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of SAA.
● Online Presence Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Manage the San Jose Group website and any other websites the Group Conscience agrees on.
○ Update the San Jose website in a timely manner when changes are decided upon by the Group Conscience.
○ Keep the group informed on the status of websites as needed.
○ Ensure all online activities support carrying the SAA message via the Twelve Traditions.
● Communications Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Respond to emails, San Jose phone number, and other general communications for the Group.
○ Keep the Group informed about the various communications as needed.
○ Ensure all communications support carrying the SAA message via the Twelve Traditions.
● Audio Review Chair
○ Shall attend or be represented at all business meetings.
○ Shall attend and record all speaker events, or designate another member to do so.
○ Shall edit recordings in accordance with Group Conscience and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of SAA.
○ Delegation of service opportunities to other group members is encouraged.
○ Coordinate with Online Presence to post approved recordings to the group website.
○ Record and maintain all documentation related to Audio Review, including release forms and any waivers required.
