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Meet 2026 Barrie Intergroup Committee

Your Intergroup committee. We are but trusted servants, we do not govern……

Our SOP's Are By Which We Our Governed

Chair

Responsible for conducting meetings of Intergroup. The Chair, with the assistance of the Operating Committee, is responsible for the preparation of the agenda for all Intergroup Meetings and its distribution to Intergroup Committee Members before the meeting.
Coordinate all matters and communications connected with the business of Intergroup and the forwarding of information to the Intergroup Officers, when necessary.
Assist the Alternate Chair to learn the duties, scope and responsibilities associated with the Chair’s function.
Work closely with the Social Functions Committee by attending committee meetings and assisting whenever possible.
Take on responsibility to educate Barrie and Area Groups and Meetings of the need to help support Intergroup in its work of spreading the message of A.A. to other suffering alcoholics.
Attend Area Assemblies twice a year (Expenses to be paid by Intergroup).

Alternate- Chair

Alternate Chairperson: Attend all meetings –regular or otherwise. Responsible for the Twelve Step Telephone Answering List with the assistance of the Group Representative, and ensure the List is up to date. Be prepared to work with the Chair in order to learn the necessary duties and responsibilities.
Persons for Twelve Step List should have minimum 1 year sobriety, and will take 1 other person with a minimum 2 years sobriety.
In the absence of the Chair, the Alternate Chair will conduct the monthly meeting and handle any issues where necessary.
Responsible to set up Workshops on Twelve Step work in conjunction with the Office Coordinator.
Serve as liaison for the Intergroup to the District and attend all District Meetings.

Treasurer

Responsible for the receipt and dispersal of all money belonging to the Barrie and Area Intergroup, (with the exception of Social Functions Committee Money). All money to be deposited in a Chartered financial institution. The Treasurer requires a second signature, by the Chairperson or Secretary, on all cheques.
Responsible for submitting a monthly statement on a standardized reporting document, approved by Intergroup Committee. The document will include a statement of Income and Expenses for Barrie and Area Intergroup. For comparative purposes the previous year’s statistics will be included with a current monthly and year to date statistics. No individuals will be recorded in accordance with Tradition Twelve.
The fiscal year is from January 1 to December 31 st.
An auditor(s) within the fellowship, appointed by Intergroup Officers will audit the books prior to any succeeding Treasurer commencing office.
The Treasurer at all times should follow the direction of the Chairperson and the Intergroup Committee.
Contributions by Non A.A. members are not to be accepted

Office Coordinator

Responsible to coordinate the activities of Central Office and the Telephone Volunteers. Telephone Volunteers are to have minimum 1 year sobriety.
Work with the Intergroup Officers to ensure that the telephone volunteers are fully briefed on telephone techniques and the purpose of the office.
Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the office.
The Central Office Operating Committee is a Sub-Committee of the Intergroup

Secretary

Responsible for recording the minutes of the Intergroup Meetings and following review by Chairperson distributing the minutes within 2 weeks of the Intergroup Meeting to the Committee and Representatives.
Inform the Webmaster of any pertinent information, such as Workshops, Conventions and Conferences.
Keep a Motion Book to record all motions passed by Intergroup
Get mail and distribute and answer mail when appropriate.
Maintain the Intergroup committee directory.
Maintain the Intergroup files at the Central Office.
The Secretary should follow the directions of the Chairperson of Intergroup.

Literature

Chairperson to develop a literature committee to assist in Sales of Literature, pamphlets and Medallions.
Maintain a reasonable amount of A.A. Inventory-books, pamphlets and medallions.
Chairperson to have a literature committee representative available at set times to sell literature and medallions.
Record the sales in a receipt book and provide a receipt to the group. Maintain the Inventory Sheet for all sales.
Submit money from Sales to the Treasurer on a regular basis.
Complete an order form for literature and medallions, when necessary, and forward to the Treasurer.
Take inventory on a regular basis, every three months.

Web Administrator

Webmaster must be competent to ensure the website is staying current with all available technology.
Post Medallions and birthdays in a timely manner when requested
Ensure web hosting provider is paid on time.
Answer emails from users asking for help, meeting information and general inquiries. Redirect incoming e-mails to appropriate recipients.
Evaluate suggestions from users and confer with web administrators in other districts.
Ensure that the site does not lose focus on our primary purpose, to help the still suffering alcoholic.
Set up Meeting Lists, keeping all updated and current information. Set Meetings to be able to go to Google Map for Locations.

The Barrie & Area Intergroup is the Central Office for District 8.

District 8 – South Georgian Bay / Simcoe County Area

District 8 encompasses the South Georgian Bay and Simcoe County region. Our purpose is to support all AA groups within District 8, as well as those in neighboring districts, by providing information and services that assist both the AA community and the general public in understanding and accessing Alcoholics Anonymous.

What We Do

Operate and manage the Intergroup Office, including telephone support lines for those seeking help.
Maintain an up-to-date website with resources for AA members and the public.
Provide AA-approved literature for purchase.
Keep meeting lists current, both in print and online.
Support and promote local AA events, such as Round-Ups.

About the Barrie & Area Intergroup Committee

The Intergroup Committee is made up of six trusted AA members, each elected by groups within District 8. Members are required to have a minimum length of continuous sobriety and serve for a set term. Their role is to ensure that the needs of the still-suffering alcoholic, AA groups, the district, and the public are met with compassion, efficiency, and service.

Monthly Intergroup Meetings

Intergroup meetings are held monthly and are open to all members of AA.
However, voting rights are reserved for registered groups in District 8, represented by their elected Intergroup Representative or another appointed group member.
Each group is entitled to one vote.

Meeting minutes are available by request. Please contact the Intergroup Secretary to obtain them.

If you’d like to know more about how Intergroup operates, including detailed responsibilities of the committee, please refer to our Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.).

Volunteer Opportunity: Telephone Support Line

Intergroup is currently looking for volunteers to help answer calls on our 24/7 telephone support lines — often the first point of contact for a suffering alcoholic, their family, or professionals seeking information.

There are 4 daily shifts, each lasting 2–3 hours.

Volunteer Requirements:

At least 6 months of continuous sobriety
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Membership in a home group
A commitment to carrying the AA message to those in need

If you’re interested in this vital service position or want more information:

Call the Intergroup Office
Or click the Service button on our website to send us an email

Join Us

You are warmly invited to attend the next Intergroup Committee Meeting.
We always welcome visitors — come and learn more about how Intergroup serves the AA community!