AA GUTS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: December 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM PST
Chair: Christian B
- Opening
The Steering Committee meeting began with a welcome and the reading of the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Jerry – Conduct and Return to Service
Discussion
Concerns were raised regarding Jerry’s ongoing behavior, including:
- Unsolicited and critical feedback to co-hosts and service members
- Repeated problematic messaging and disruption
- Multiple complaints from different members
- Past harassment allegations, particularly involving women
- Concern that newer members may be unaware of prior issues
- Continued attempts to return to service without resolution
Questions were raised regarding:
- Whether group conscience requires allowing all members to return to service
- What criteria exist for re-entering service after stepping away
- How many opportunities should be afforded before denying service roles
Decisions
- Motion passed unanimously to forward the issue of Jerry’s eligibility to return to service to the Business Meeting for group conscience.
- Jerry’s proposals relating to medical/safety language and technical training were tabled and not forwarded to the Business Meeting.
Action Items
- Place Jerry’s service eligibility on the next Business Meeting agenda.
- Continue to table his proposals until further direction from group conscience.
- Breakout Rooms for Distressed Members
Discussion
A proposal to use Zoom breakout rooms to support distressed members was reviewed. Concerns included:
- Technical complexity
- Insufficient manpower
- Similar proposals previously declined due to feasibility
- Preference for simpler alternatives such as direct phone contact
Decision
- Motion passed unanimously to table the breakout room proposal indefinitely.
- Russell – Announcements and Meeting Conduct
Discussion
Concerns were raised regarding Russell’s repeated announcements during sharing time, including:
- Promotion of his own Big Book study during shares
- Confusion and disruption for attendees
- Tension with AA principles of attraction vs. promotion
- Feedback that theatrical reading style triggered some members
Questions included:
- Whether personal promotions should be allowed during sharing
- How to address disruptions caused by presentation style
Decision
- Motion passed unanimously to forward the issue of Russell’s conduct and announcements to the Business Meeting for group conscience.
Action Items
- Develop clear group conscience guidance regarding announcements and self-promotion during meetings.
- Kenesha – Ongoing Disruptive Behavior
Discussion
Kenesha continues to raise her hand to share despite a prior group decision requiring her to speak with Gabby first due to racially charged and off-topic shares. Additional notes:
- Multiple outreach attempts have gone unanswered
- Similar concerns reported in other meetings
Decision
- Motion passed unanimously to send the issue to the Business Meeting for further action.
Interim Action
- Service team to be reminded that Kenesha is not permitted to share until the issue is resolved through group conscience.
- Sibling & Newcomer Meetings – Consistency and Scheduling
Discussion
Issues identified included:
- Inconsistent operation of sibling and newcomer meetings
- Impact following Patty’s departure from service
- Need to determine which meetings are inactive
- Possibility of removing or combining meetings
Questions raised:
- Are there consequences for meetings not being held as scheduled?
- What procedures exist for removing or consolidating meetings?
Action Items
- Nominate Jaymee (Pickle) to host the Newcomers Meeting (trained and available immediately).
- Monitor participation levels.
- Revisit sibling meeting structure at a later date.
- Compile and update a list of trained coordinators and clarify service requirements.
- Administrative Notes & Next Steps
- The following issues were formally advanced to the Business Meeting:
- Jerry – service eligibility
- Russell – conduct and announcements
- Kenesha – sharing restrictions
- Adjournment
The meeting concluded with thanks to committee members and reminders regarding the upcoming Business Meeting and service nominations.