You are Invited to Join the GAYEST Committee in Alcoholics Anonymous
GaL-AA is having open elections in October 2024 for the following positions:
Chairperson
Treasurer
Advisor I
Advisor III
In addition to the elected positions listed above, we are currently seeking candidates to fill the following appointed position. The same general qualifications will apply for this position as are required for the elected positions listed above. We are also planning to use the same time line for filling this position. Appointment is for one (1) year and is renewable.
Web/Technical Liaison
Since 1980, GaL-AA has been serving the members of the LGBTQ+ community in AA by:
Being their voice to the Worldwide General Service Organization
Facilitating, communicating, and connecting the LGBTQ+ community to activities such as LGBTQ+ roundups and AA meetings
Hosting the hospitality suite and dance at the AA International Convention.
All information on the election, open positions, the election process and timeline can be found below.
You are eligible to submit your name if you have:
Three (3) years’ continuous sobriety
Submission of a brief resume of previous service work in AA (for election bio)
Acceptance of a two (2) year commitment to GaL-AA
Are a member of GaL-AA
Responsibilities
Each position has specific responsibilities which can be found on our website GaL-AA.org. We meet virtually each month except for the 1-2 times a year we meet in person. When we meet in person, attend roundups or the international convention, hotel rooms and registration fees are covered by the committee (you are responsible for transportation, food and incidentals).
Timeline for the Election Process
Submit your service resume by August 30, 2024 to elections@gal-aa.org .
The slate of candidates will be approved at the September 4, 2024 committee meeting.
Slate of candidates and their bios will be shared with GaL-AA Members September 18, 2024
Open election will be held from October 16 to 30, 2024
New committee members will be announced at our annual meeting on November 2, 2024
Your term will start January 1, 2025
Role specific requirements (in addition to above)
Chair: Be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
Treasurer: Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience with good financial management practices, be able to show working knowledge and experience with QuickBooks.
Advisor I: Be able to demonstrate marketing skills and newsletter preparation skills. Should be able to show working knowledge of MS Publisher.
Advisor III: Should be able to demonstrate an ability to work well with others, should be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, and organizational ability.
Web/tech Liaison: Submission of a resume showing training, experience and a working knowledge of Website maintenance, Google Workspace, MailChimp, Google Forms.
If you’re interested in standing for any of the positions, send your service resume to elections@gal-aa.org by the August 30, 2024 deadline. If you would like more information, contact any of the members of the committee, who are listed below.
Executive Committee Chairperson: Hilde M., hilde@gal-aa.org, Stoneham, MA, DOS: 4/3/1980
Deputy Chair: Solis R., solis@gal-aa.org, Austin, TX, DOS: 1/1/1988
Secretary: Mark P., markp@gal-aa.org, Beverly, MA, DOS: 4/21/2005
Treasurer: Jim D., treasurer@gal-aa.org, Atlanta, GA, DOS: 5/22/2007
Advisor I: Jeff T., jeff@gal-aa.org, Cleveland, OH, DOS: 1/1/1979
Advisor Il: Vincent B., vincent@gal-aa.org, Cathedral City, CA, DOS: 6/7/1990
Advisor III: Dale W., dale@gal-aa.org, Vancouver, BC, DOS: 5/3/1989
Web/Technical Liaison: Gary C., gary@gal-aa.org, Royal Oak, MI, DOS: 6/1/1991
GSO Liaison: Pierre B., pierre@gal-aa.org, Atlanta, GA, DOS: 1/4/1994
Archivist: James R., james@gal-aa.org, Atlanta, GA, DOS: 2/27/1980
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