Bridging the Gap & Institutions

Purpose:

To facilitate taking A.A. meetings into the various district correctional and facilities. See, also, page S46 of the Service Manual.

Duties:

  1. Recruiting volunteers that will take meetings into the facilities, and making applications available to members who are interested in volunteering; recruiting other Committee members as needed from the AA groups of the district, and appointing an alternate chairperson.

  2. Attending each District 23 business meeting (or sending an alternate) and presenting a report to that body about current Corrections committee business, needs, and budget report.

  3. Attend Area 41 Bridging the Gap Committee quarterlies and give a report. Takes notes on the Quarterly meeting and presents the information back to the District.

  4. Educate fellowship about opportunities to carry the message into the correctional facilities.

  5. Educate fellowship about Bridge the Gap.

  6. Be available to speak to home groups about Bridge the Gap.

  7. When necessary, work with Correctional Facility Coordinators to resolve any issues at their facilities.