GUTS Steering Committee – 01/25/2026

AA GUTS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

Jan 25th, 2026 Steering Committee Meeting Summary

SC Chair: Christian

Co-Chair: Bently

Secretary: Lauren 

SC Members Present: Shawna, Justin F, Bently, Glenn, Kristen, Gabi, Christian, Mark M

 

I. Accessibility & Announcements During Meetings

Issue:
A visually impaired member requested that meeting topics be read aloud at the top of the hour for accessibility.

Discussion Highlights:

• Concerns were raised about announcement length and newcomer experience.

• Members noted that assistive technology and the topics email may already provide access.

• Hosts may read topics aloud when time allows or when there are no raised hands.

Motion:
Shawna will reach out to the member to offer options, including use of the topics email and assistive technology instructions.

Vote:
Passed (7 Yes Votes/No Dissent)

 

II. Women’s Sibling Meeting Scripts & Share Timing

Issues Raised:

1. Clarification requested regarding 3-minute share timing and enforcement.

2. Request to make sibling meeting host/chat scripts available on the website for consistency and support.

Discussion Highlights:

• Meetings currently operate with autonomy; no unified GC exists on share timing. The group might want to consider a central space for documentation of Sibling Meeting GC decisions.

• Intergroup descriptions need updating for accuracy.

• Hosting shortages and consistency issues were noted across sibling meetings.

Motion:
Bring these issues to the Business Meeting for group conscience.

Vote: Passed (5 Yes Votes/1 No Vote)

 

III. Women’s Meeting Complaint

Issue:
Anonymous complaint regarding feeling publicly called out during a women’s meeting, resulting in discomfort and discontinuation of attendance.

Discussion Highlights:

• Current procedures prioritize safety, including camera verification and waiting room practices.

• Hosts already make accommodations when possible.

• Insufficient detail was available to warrant further action.

Motion:
Do not bring this issue to the Business Meeting.

Vote: Passed (7 Yes Votes/No Dissent)

 

IV. Sibling Meetings Sustainability

Issue:
Ongoing difficulty staffing literature and sibling meetings, with concern for Intergroup compliance.

Discussion Highlights:

• Some sibling meetings are not occurring regularly.

• Recruitment, especially one-on-one outreach, was suggested as a solution.

• Members expressed desire to preserve literature meetings while acknowledging logistical challenges.

Motion:
Bring sibling meeting sustainability to the Business Meeting.

Vote: Passed (7 Yes Votes/No Dissent)

 

The meeting closed with the Serenity Prayer and a motion to adjourn.