Alcoholics Anonymous Orange County Intergroup Asso

“The chairperson can only vote to break a tie.”

“The purpose of the orange county intergroup association shall be to aid the groups in their common purpose of carrying the a.a. Message to the alcoholic who still stuffers; to perform the local functions of; and to operate and maintain the central office of alcoholics anonymous in orange county. Alcoholics anonymous groups who choose to become members of the orange county intergroup association and who conducts their activities in accordance with the traditions, concepts and warranties are automatically members of the intergroup. Groups may elect or appoint a member with one year of continuous sobriety as their intergroup representative to represent the group at intergroup association meetings. An alternate intergroup representative ay be selected to represent the group in the absence of the primary intergroup representative.”

“Line 11b explanation - form 990 is reviewed by office manager and treasurer before being filed.”

“All new boards members are required to fill out a conflict of interest disclosure form which is submitted and reviewed on an annual basis.”

“Compensation of other employees is determined and approved by three board members (chair, treasurer and central office chair). The compensation package is then reviewed and voted on by the service board. Compensation of office managers is determined and approved by three board members (chair, treasurer and central office chair). The compensation package is then reviewed and voted on by the service board. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization's records are available on-site and will be shown upon request.”

“The association was formed by the aa groups within orange county for the express purpose of establishing a central office through which the groups, their members and the general public could be served more efficiently than could be done by the groups individually. The services which the central office supplies include: - assigning "twelfth step" calls on a geographic basis - maintaining a supply of approved books and literature - publishing a directory of local aa meetings - serving as a communications center for local groups, keeping them informed about aa activities by newsletters, bulletins or other media - handling requests for information about aa from the general public - furnishing speakers for aa groups and for non-aa organizations - sponsoring and arranging any joint local social affairs which the members may desire these activities are supported by the voluntary contributions of groups within the intergroup area. An accounting of the funds received is made at each monthly intergroup meeting. Every aa group in orange county is automatically a member of this association; entitled to representation and a vote at each intergroup meeting. Any aa member is welcome as a guest at all intergroup meetings.”