The District Committee Member (DCM) The District Committee Member is the backbone of the General Service Conference. As the number of groups increase, more districts are formed rather than creating more areas or more delegates. The group conscience of an area is expressed by the district. The DCM reaches out to, and is in contact with the groups in their district.
Qualifications: It is suggested that the DCM and their Alternate have a minimum of four years of sobriety. They must know that they will be accepting the commitment for a two-year rotation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attends and chairs regular monthly district meetings.
- Attends and participates in all area assembly meetings.
- Attends, makes up the quorum, and has a vote at committee member meetings held by the Alternate Delegate.
- Assists in preparation of district meeting minutes and newsletter as GSRs agree.
- Receives, considers, and discusses all GSR group reports and district reports with the GSRs.
- Keeps informed of group contributions to the General Service.
- Encourages the GSRs and the groups to participate in the district.
- Encourages each group to have an active GSR and alternate.
- Prepares a brief, written report for the district or county newsletter and obtains copies of “The Link” at committee meetings for distribution to groups in the district.
- Prepares an annual update of group information for the district at the request of the SENY secretary and county officers.
- Through district meetings, is knowledgeable of district affairs and develops an understanding of the district group conscience.
- Brings to SIGS those district problems, solutions and activities which may help others.
- Continues the same training as is suggested for the GSR, being an example of service, sponsorship, and responsibility.
Email address for each DCM is in the About Us Section under Complete Sigs Email List