[Businessmtg] Group Rep

[travelynne2]

Hi everyone,

I have been following the discussion up to now, but now I am confused. The last little bit of discussion has been on what people think qualifications for the new GR rep should be. My question is this -is this discussion suggesting formal requirements for the new GR rep above and beyond the current criteria? Which as I understand them are just that they are eligible to be elected to the steering committee? But to be eligible, a member has to have served for one year as either a greeter or daily chair. And to qualify for those positions, a member has to have been at ASP for 6 months? AND the member has to attend the business meeting since this is not advertised in the recovery meeting? So someone has to have been at ASP for at least 18 months and be committed to ASP enough to attend business meetings? And then volunteer to commit to a brand new 3 year position? 

If all that is correct, then even if we have 1000 members, that seems to be a small pool of people that would be eligible. I don’t see the value in putting any further conditions on service for this GR rep. And wouldn’t want to discourage anyone eligible from volunteering just because they don’t have more experience at higher levels of Al anon service. If someone meets the eligibility requirements, I think they are more than qualified to represent ASP’s best interests as the electronic area details are ironed out. Plus, they will be reporting regularly to the steering committee and the business meeting and there seem to be a lot of people in those places that could offer support IF the GR rep needs it. I’ve only been here through 2 elections of officers, but both had only one volunteer. Which worked out perfectly. But, it seems like we should be more worried that no one will volunteer rather than putting any more limits in place. Just my thoughts. 

Hugs,
Lynne

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> On Sep 25, 2021, at 3:20 PM, Jerry H. <logmark at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Biz-Pals,
> 
> Re: Experience and Our Group Rep
> 
> I nearly agree with Steve and all about the GR position being the first step into service outside the group, and therefore newer, less experienced members could benefit from this experience. Where I differ is only in consideration of the nature of these initial Electronic Areas and Assemblies.
> 
> So much of this is new, and because experience in the nature and needs of Electronic Meetings IMHO needs to be thorough for those who will be outlining whatever processes and suggested guidelines will be formed, I would suggest that our first representative - at least for the initial meetings and assemblies - be someone of the broadest experience in online meetings. Remember, telephone meetings and all other formats will be included so email groups need to be well represented.
> 
> Because I'm out in the deep woods (thank you mobile hot spot) I don't have my Service Manual with me, but I recall there are "suggested," but not required, guidelines. The standard term for a Group Rep is indeed 3 years, but groups are also empowered to elect a representative at the last minute and even for the sole attendance and vote at specific meetings or Assemblies. As long as the Group elects that person, they have voice and vote while representing the Group.
> 
> So we could elect a GR to serve the group for the duration of the period when electronic meeting guidelines are being formed, then revert to the standard 3-year terms when less experienced and eager newcomers would fill the bill well.
> 
> I think it wise to think of how important the initial and deciding meetings will be for the future of electronic meetings. Personally I'd like the most able representative we can find lending their experience and knowledge to whatever body will be forming the future of electronic recovery.
> 
> In service,
> Jerry H.
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