[Businessmtg] Service discussion

[aohara77 at comcast.net]

HI All,

 

I have appreciated everything that has been shared here.  And I know that we
are wrapping up this discussion today.  As a long-standing member of ASP and
a member of the Steering Committee since its inception (with a short break
somewhere in there),  I have experienced and felt a lot of what has been
shared.    What has brought more perspective has been in my recent position
as GR, where there is a lack of consistency or Knowledge based decision
making taking place.

 

In the past, I too have become frustrated sometimes by the ASP business
meeting process that moves at a snail's pace but have learned as a GR and
participating in the GEA activities the importance of the Al-Anon principles
to the health of the program.  This includes establishing group level
guidelines that are reached by consensus and knowledge-based decision making
(KBDM).  An inherently long process, but well worth it for sound outcomes. 

 

*	3 yrs. sounds like a long time but flies by.  I have held multiple
positions on the steering committee and have found that to be true.  And I
think Lynne articulated this in her shares about being the List
Administrator.  But, if a 2 yr. commitment is less overwhelming for folks
considering a role on the Steering Committee, I would not be opposed to it.
*	Our Steering Committee roles are volunteer positions that do require
commitment, but that commitment is manageable when we have people filling
all the roles.  Once you get into a rhythm, it allows you to carryon with
your personal life, it really is manageable AND rewarding.  I have found
this to be true with most of the positions within ASP.   Service is one of
the many gifts of this program.

 

Just my thoughts.. 

 

Hugs,

 

 

Anne