Region Vacancies

'A regional secretary is a channel of communication for the region, with its intergroups, with GSO, members of the regional assembly, or other regions. They also support the passage of relevant information between members and outside bodies with whom AA deals. The regional secretary should be approachable, use clear language, and keep within our Traditions.

They work with all regional liaison officers (LOs), passing on enquiries and communications such as AA Service News and notifications of regional LO meetings, and encourage timely reports for the regional assembly.

They maintain accurate records, observing GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).'

AA Structure Handbook for Great Britain, p. 134.

'Archivists share the aim of preserving the Fellowship’s past and ensuring that fact prevails over fiction or myth. They are responsible for collecting, arranging, preserving and providing access to permanent historical records of enduring value. The nature of the archival materials they deal with is usually unpublished and unique. They employ professional standards and practices unique to archiving to ensure the safety, security, integrity and authenticity of the materials under their care. They are also responsible for ensuring the protection of the anonymity of members of AA, past and present, and the confidentiality of records concerning them.

The role of the Archivist can be considered therefore to be twofold:

• There is a custodial responsibility for maintaining the physical integrity of the collection;

• There is an interpretative responsibility for creating an inventory of the collection in such a way that it is a source of knowledge and understanding.

In these ways archivists seek to fulfil Bill W’s urging that archives are needed “so that myth doesn’t prevail over fact”. AA Archivists are “keepers of the past”, and many archivists conduct historical research for the groups they serve. But in all cases the archives they look after carry the message from yesterday into today so that those who want help can hear the message tomorrow.'

AA Service Handbook for Great Britain, p. 98 - 99.

'The responsibility of ELOs is to carry AA’s message to employers within their local area supported by intergroup and region and a PI/Service Committee if one exists. Employment specifically concerns any organisation employing or serving staff companies, trade unions and associations, government departments and/or related agencies. An established period of sobriety (ideally not less than three years) and a thorough knowledge of the AA Service Handbook for Great Britain are necessary before accepting this role. Willingness to commit to three years service and the ability to deal with a wide range of professional people and talk about AA when invited to do so, are also qualities that have proven to be desirable.'