AA GUTS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: September 28, 2025
SC Chair: Lauren
Secretary: Christian B
Attendance: Steering Committee members present; observers invited to use chat
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Opening, Introductions, and Traditions
- Meeting called to order by Lauren
- Clarified that only co-hosts may speak and vote; others may use chat
- AA Preamble and 12 Traditions were read aloud
Agenda Items
- Big Book Study Announcement Without Group Conscience
- Issue: Russell announced a Big Book study without prior group conscience
- Discussion: Kristen confirmed resolution with Jason; no further action needed
- Decision: Motion passed (7 yes) to not escalate to business meeting
- Action: No action required; matter closed
- Sister Meeting Time Changes
- Issue: Proposal to move all sibling meetings to 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET to boost attendance
- Discussion: Agreed this change requires broader group input
- Decision: Motion passed (7 yes) to bring topic to next business meeting
- Action: Add to business meeting agenda for discussion and vote
- GUTS Anniversary Planning
- Issue: Planning for 5th anniversary (November 2); theme and event details needed
- Discussion: Consensus to address this at October business meeting
- Decision: Motion passed (7 yes) to move planning to business meeting
- Action: Add to October business meeting agenda
- Music During Fellowship/Newcomers Meeting
- Issue: Complaint about music played by Pickle during Friday fellowship/newcomers’ meetings
- Discussion:
- Pickle explained music is recovery-related and used for engagement
- Members clarified no group conscience prohibits music in these meetings
- No one present considered it a violation or issue
- Decision: Motion passed (7 yes) to not escalate to business meeting
- Action: No action unless formal proposal is submitted to create a music policy
- Hosting Needs for Traditions and Step Study Meetings
- Issue: Need for additional hosts due to limited availability of current hosts (Mary and Glenn)
- Discussion: Monthly nominations are open; urgency noted
- Action:
- Seek nominations actively this week
- Prepare nominees for next business meeting
- Ethics Committee Succession (Mary’s Health)
- Issue: Mary may need temporary or permanent replacement due to health concerns
- Action: Lauren to check in with Mary and initiate vote if needed
Meeting Closure
- Motion passed to close the meeting
The meeting closed with the Serenity Prayer and a motion to adjourn.