G.S.R. School Audio Library

G.S.R. School - Session 1: January 2026

Welcome to District 09 G.S.R. School.

This recording is the first session in our ongoing study of the A.A. Service Manual. Over the next two years, we will explore the history, principles, and structure of General Service, growing together in our understanding of how we serve our groups and Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole.

The General Service Representative (G.S.R.) is the vital link between the group and the wider Fellowship - carrying the group conscience forward while bringing information, experience, and a broader understanding of A.A. service back to the group.

Through reading, discussion, and shared experience, G.S.R. School provides an opportunity for new and current G.S.R.s to learn about our service structure, strengthen our connection to the Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service, and better understand how each trusted servant helps carry A.A.’s message.

We invite you to listen, learn, and participate as we continue this journey through the A.A. Service Manual together.

G.S.R. School - Session 2: February 2026

Welcome to Session 2 of District 09 G.S.R. School.

In this session, we continue our journey through the A.A. Service Manual with a discussion of Chapter 2. Together, we explore the foundation of General Service and the important role each group plays in helping carry A.A.’s message.

Through shared experience and thoughtful discussion, this session highlights the connection between the individual A.A. group, the General Service Representative (G.S.R.), the district, the area, and A.A. as a whole. As trusted servants, G.S.R.s help ensure that every group has a voice and that our Fellowship remains connected through an informed group conscience.

G.S.R. School provides an opportunity to learn more about A.A.’s service structure, the principles that guide our service work, and how we can better serve the groups that have entrusted us with this responsibility.

We invite you to continue this journey with us as we study the A.A. Service Manual, grow in our understanding of the Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service, and strengthen our connection to Alcoholics Anonymous..

G.S.R. School - Session 3: March 2026

Welcome to Session 3 of District 09 G.S.R. School.

In this session, we explore the General Service Conference agenda item process and the important role of the General Service Representative (G.S.R.) in helping connect the voice of the group to A.A. as a whole.

G.S.R. School continues to provide a place for learning, asking questions, and growing in our understanding of A.A.’s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service.

G.S.R. School - Session 4: April 2026

Welcome to Session 4 of District 09 G.S.R. School.

In this session, we continue our journey through the A.A. Service Manual with a review and discussion of Chapters 6 and 7. Together, we deepen our understanding of A.A.’s General Service structure and how each part of our Fellowship works together to support our primary purpose - carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

Through shared experience and discussion, this session explores the roles and responsibilities of trusted servants beyond the group level and how communication flows throughout our service structure. As GSRs, understanding these connections helps us better serve as the link between our groups, the district, the area, and A.A. as a whole.

G.S.R. School provides a place to learn, ask questions, and grow in service as we continue studying the principles found throughout the A.A. Service Manual.

We invite you to continue this journey with us as we strengthen our understanding of A.A.’s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service.

G.S.R. School - Session 5: may 2026

Welcome to Session 5 of District 09 G.S.R. School.

In this session, we continue our journey through the A.A. Service Manual with a review and discussion of Chapter 3 and the Area Assembly. Together, we deepen our understanding of the vital role the General Service Representative plays in carrying the group conscience and participating in A.A.’s General Service structure.

Through shared experience and discussion, this session explores the purpose of the Area Assembly, the importance of participation, and how G.S.R.s serve as the communication link between their groups, the district, the area, and A.A. as a whole. By learning how our service structure works, we become better equipped to represent our groups and support A.A.’s primary purpose - carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

G.S.R. School provides a place to learn, ask questions, and grow in service as we continue studying the principles found throughout the A.A. Service Manual.

We invite you to continue this journey with us as we strengthen our understanding of A.A.’s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service.

G.S.R. School - Session 6: June 2026

Welcome to Session 6 of District 09 G.S.R. School.

In this session, we continue our journey through the A.A. Service Manual with a review and discussion of Chapter 5, focusing on the important role of the Area Delegate. We were grateful to have our Area Delegate join the conversation and share experience, insight, and perspective on how the voice of the groups is carried through A.A.’s General Service Structure.

Through shared experience and discussion, this session explores the responsibilities of the Delegate, the connection between the Area and the General Service Conference, and how communications flows from the Individual A.A. group to A.A. as a whole. As G.S.R.s, understanding this process helps us better serve our groups and participate in preserving the collective group conscience of our Fellowship.

G.S.R. School provides a place to learn, ask questions, and grow in service as we continue studying the principles found throughout the A.A. Service Manual.

We invite you to continue this journey with us as we strengthen our understanding of A.A.’s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service.