GUTS Business Meeting – 01/04/2026

📝 AA GUTS Business Meeting Minutes

Date: Sunday, January 4^th, 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:

1. Motion to approve Area and Service contributions ($210 each to Area 12, District 14, GSO, OIAA)
   • Seconded
   • Motion passed
2. Motion to approve Q1 ORC allocation ($1,119.90)
   • Seconded
   • Motion passed
3. 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:

1. Motion authorizing Dennis to vote on behalf of GUTS
   • Seconded
   • Motion passed
2. 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