is a body made up of representatives from all AA groups in the area (Area 31). It has met on a monthly basis since it was established in 1953. Each AA group elects, annually, one of its members (one year of sobriety recommended) to serve as its representative on this important committee, and, an alternate to regularly attend its meetings (one year of sobriety recommended). Its main responsibilities are to:

1. Coordinate AA activities among its various groups and to help weaker groups in anyway possible.
2. Maintain 24 hour AA telephone coverage.
3. Publish regularly updated schedules of group meetings in the area.
4. Provide a program which will promote regular visits between groups.
5. Provide an inventory of AA Literature for the convenience of local groups and committees in an office which also serves as a communication and information center.
6. And, to act upon any suggestions by any group, through its representatives, that would be of potential benefit to our area groups.

The Intergroup Office is located at:

THE GRACE UNITED CHURCH, 474 PLEASANT STREET, HOLYOKE, MA 01040

Phone # - 413-532-2111

FOR A SET OF INTERGROUP GUIDELINES FROM
THE GENERAL SERVICE OFFICE

CLICK HERE

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WESTERN MASS STEERING COMMITTEE is an advisory subcommittee of Western Mass Intergroup which meets on a monthly basis.

The committee reviews issues or problems, discusses ideas and plans relevant to the body for discussion and or action.

The Steering Committee also serves to provide continuity between past and present chairpersons and assists the Executive Committee to carry our Intergroup policies when requested by the body.

The Steering Committee is composed of the following Officers of Intergroup:

1. Chairperson (serves as chairperson of Steering Committee).
2. Secretary - Records minutes of meeting.
3. Treasurer - Handles financial ends of Intergroup.
4. Office Manager/Webmaster - Handles day to day activities of Intergroup office & oversees the intercommunication's of internet website.
5. Bookie Coordinator - Maintains a list of Bookies in Area 31.
6. 1 Past Chairperson of Intergroup (2 year term).
   1st year: Immediate Past Chairperson - 2nd year: a past Chairperson of Intergroup appointed by current Chairperson.
7. 2 Intergroup Representatives: 1 year term, elected by full Intergroup body at the annual Intergroup election in January…(Minimum 1 year sobriety).
8. 2 Intergroup Representatives: 2 year term, elected by full Intergroup body at the annual Intergroup election in October…(Minimum 1 year sobriety).
9. 1 Intergroup Representatives: 2 year term, elected by Intergroup Chairperson with the terms to coincide with that of the Chairperson.