AA Business Basics
The document that guides how meetings are run.
What is the group’s guidelines or bylaws?
A motion must start with these words.
What is 'I move that…'?
Decisions are made by this spiritual principle.
What is an informed group conscience?
This person keeps the meeting on track.
Who is the chair or facilitator?
This trusted servant sets the agenda.
Who is the secretary?
This is called to discuss issues affecting the group.
What is a business meeting?
Before a motion can be discussed, someone must do this.
What is second the motion?
Members share opinions on a motion during this.
What is discussion or debate?
This is used when a member sees a violation of process.
What is a point of order?
This position helps ensure the group's financial transparency.
Who is the treasurer?
A topic brought up for discussion and decision.
What is an agenda item?
This happens after discussion and before voting.
What is restating the motion?
This is done to help ensure everyone is heard before voting.
What is going around the room or asking for hands?
This ensures everyone takes turns speaking.
What is recognition by the chair or hand-raising?
This person coordinates tech support and Zoom hosting.
Who is the Zoom host or tech chair?
This is read to start the meeting and ground it in AA principles.
What is the Serenity Prayer or Preamble?
If discussion goes off track, the chair can do this.
What is call for order or redirect?
If someone is unclear, they may ask for this.
What is a point of clarification?
To stop side conversations or disruptions, the chair may say this.
What is 'Let's stay focused'?
This member represents the group at district meetings.
Who is the GSR (General Service Representative)?
This is where members bring concerns or suggestions.
What is 'new business'?
To reconsider a decision made earlier in the meeting.
What is a motion to reconsider?
This is how members express agreement without speaking.
What is a green check mark or red X in Zoom?
A reminder that personal attacks are not in line with AA principles.
What is 'principles before personalities'?
This position helps maintain group unity and handles meeting issues.
Who is the group chair or trusted servant?