[Businessmtg] service positions

[Linda F]

I think I need a bit of clarification here--are the 2 general members of
the Steering Committee elected or appointed?

It feels to me like a very steep jump from a six month appointed service
position to the service positions on the Steering Committee (asking for 3
year commitment) right now.  I know it would not be possible for me to make
a 3 year commitment, and I'm wondering if there are many others who feel
the same way.  The 6 month general member position sounds like a way to get
people to make a less intimidating commitment to being on the Steering
Committee, which would allow them to test out whether they would like to
join the Steering Committee in one of the other administrative positions.
 It also sounds like envisioning the role of the General Member as kind of
like an apprentice/intern learning the ropes of the Steering Committee
operations would be helpful.

I would be in favor of keeping the 1 year requirement for the LA, and
Secretary positions, but shortening the time for other elected positions to
6 months service with ASP if the person has at least 6 months service
experience in Al-Anon as a whole.

HUGS (Helping Us Gain Serenity), Linda