đź“ť AA GUTS Business Meeting Minutes
Date: Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Start Time: 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Chair: Lauren (outgoing)
Secretary: Christian (outgoing)
Incoming Chair: Christian
Incoming Secretary: Lauren
Attendance: Open meeting; all members eligible to vote
Opening
- Meeting opened by Lauren, alcoholic.
- Moment of silence observed.
- Serenity Prayer recited.
- AA Preamble read.
- The Twelve Traditions were read by Justin.
- Business Meeting procedures reviewed (motions, seconds, voting via Zoom reactions, two-minute shares).
Treasurer’s Report – Elle
Reporting Period: December 2025
Summary:
- Beginning Balance: $3,118.96
- Total Deposits: $1,403.73
- Total Expenses: $664.55
- Ending Balance: $4,187.39
- Includes $1,000 prudent reserve
ORC & Reserve Notes:
- ORC Q4 Ending Balance: $633.28
- Proposed Q1 ORC Allocation: $1,119.90
- Zoom and Tech reserves reviewed
- Quarterly 7th Tradition allocations discussed
Motions:
- Motion to approve Area and Service contributions ($210 each to Area 12, District 14, GSO, OIAA)
- Seconded
- Motion passed
- Motion to approve Q1 ORC allocation ($1,119.90)
- Seconded
- Motion passed
- Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report
- Seconded
- Motion passed
ORC Report – Mama Christie
- Orders current and fulfilled; new requests noted.
- Tracking sheets archived and restarted.
- Staffing updates provided.
Motion to approve ORC Report
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Tech Team Report – Elle / Gabi
- No updates to report.
Motion to approve Tech Team Report
- Seconded
- Motion passed
GSR Report – Dennis
- District elections and DCM updates reviewed.
- Area bylaw work ongoing.
- Upcoming Area agenda noted.
Motions:
- Motion authorizing Dennis to vote on behalf of GUTS
- Seconded
- Motion passed
- Motion to approve GSR Report
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Group Conscience Manual Update – Gabi
- Consolidation of historical Group Conscience votes underway.
- Documents organized chronologically and by topic.
- Committee review to occur prior to Steering Committee presentation.
Motion to approve update and continuation of work
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Nominations
All nominees accepted and were voted on individually:
- Business Meeting Co-Chair – Bentley (Approved)
- Business Meeting Chair – Christian (Approved)
- Scheduler – Gabi (Approved)
- Women’s Contact List Coordinator – Amanda (Approved)
- Trainer – Adam (Approved)
- Trainer – Dawn (Approved)
- ORC Member – Mary (Approved)
- Secretary – Lauren (Approved)
- Board Member – Leona (Approved)
- Steering Committee – Mark M (Approved)
- Steering Committee (Service Time Waiver) – Shauna (Approved)
- Steering Committee – Glenn (Approved)
- Email Coordinator – Mary (Approved)
- Sibling Meeting Coordinator – Bentley (Approved)
- Training Coordinator – Gabi (Approved)
- Newcomers Meeting Host – Jamie (“Pickle”) (Approved)
Ethics Committee Report – Inappropriate Camera Requests
- Complaint reviewed using Ethics decision tree.
- Strike recommended; member (Bill) voluntarily stepped away from service.
Motion to issue Ethics strike effective upon return to service
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Group Conscience: Relapse & Service Leadership
Decisions Adopted:
- Service leadership requires a 3-month pause after relapse
- Vacated leadership roles filled for remainder of term
- Rage-quitting disqualifies member from leadership for 6 months
- Stepping down with communication may retain other commitments
  All motions passed
Return to Service Request – Jerry
- Pattern of disruptive behavior and unresolved concerns reviewed.
Motion to deny return to service
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Promotion of Outside Meetings
- Determined that non-GUTS meetings may not be promoted during meeting shares.
- Fellowship thread remains appropriate for outside meeting information.
Motion to prohibit in-meeting promotion of outside meetings
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Sharing Restriction – Kenisha
- Multiple outreach attempts were unsuccessful.
- Continued disruptive behavior noted.
Motion to restrict sharing privileges for six months
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Conduct & Chat Disruption – Trish
- Pattern of disruptive chat and crosstalk confirmed.
- Prior corrective efforts were unsuccessful.
Motion to impose an indefinite meeting ban pending review
- Seconded
- Motion passed
Meeting Extension & Closure
- Motion to extend meeting beyond scheduled time
- Passed
- Motion to adjourn
- Passed
Adjournment: Approximately 3+ hours after start
Closing
- Outgoing Chair Lauren thanked the group for the opportunity to serve.
- Christian confirmed as incoming Business Meeting Chair.
🛑 Meeting Closure