BE OF SERVICE.
The In Between Fellowship is only as great as its members' commitment to
giving what was so freely given to them.
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There are many ways to be involved. See our open service commitments below.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS TRUSTED SERVANTS
The following conditions apply to all Trusted Servants of the IBF
Trusted Servants and Trustees status: Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. IBF Trusted Servants are the duly elected officers of the Business Group – they comprise the Steering Committee.
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All trusted servants must be alcoholics (have a desire to stop drinking) and consider the IBF to be their Home Group.
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Any trusted servant who fails to maintain their sobriety will automatically be considered to have resigned their position.
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No trusted servant will be paid to perform their Twelfth Step service, but they will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.
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All Trusted Servants and Trustees will be elected by the Business Group, with substantial unanimity (2/3 vote) whenever possible.
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Trusted Servants will attend both Business Group and Steering Committee meetings and will submit monthly reports to the Business Group.
Our Leaders are but trusted Servants, they do not govern.
Beginner Meeting Coordinator
Requirements
Minimum requirements:
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Two years of continuous sobriety
Responsibilities: ​
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Recruits members (1 male and 1 female) to host the coming month’s Beginner’s
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Finds replacement or hosts meeting when there is a No-Show or Cancellation
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Coordinates with Literature Chairperson to ensure all AA approved literature is
available for weekly Beginner’s Meetings
Online Meeting Acknowledgement Requirements
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Minimum requirements:
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One years of continuous sobriety
Responsibilities: ​​
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At minimum every other day, check requests on website for acknowledgement of meeting attendance.
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Responds using IBF email using form via email, maintains record of acknowledgements sent;
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Identifies substitute when necessary.
Intergroup Representative Requirements
Minimum requirements:
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Two years of continuous sobriety
Responsibilities: ​​
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Acts as the link between the group and the East Bay Intergroup committee.
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Represents the group at EB Intergroup meetings, participating in the decision-making process;
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Keeps group members informed about Intergroup activities, publications, and EBI finances.
Trustee Requirements
Minimum requirements:
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Five (5) years of continuous and current sobriety;
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Regular attendance at meetings of IBF;
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Prior service commitments at IBF;
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Must consider IBF to be Home Group;
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Familiarity with customs and procedures of IBF. When possible, some experience of business practices is desirable [business, accounting, legal, maintenance].
Responsibilities: ​
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Conducts all financial and business activities of the IBF, including but not limited to: complies with State and Federal filing requirements, including annual tax documents for the protection of our tax exempt status;
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Receives and is accountable for tax deductible contributions from membership;
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Ensures that adequate insurance coverage is maintained;
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Maintains bank accounts;
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Regularly monitors the financial condition of IBF & makes recommendations to Business Group regarding status of Reserve and Operating accounts;
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Negotiates and handles leasing agreements;
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Handles all staffing or contractor related issues (Bartender/Janitor);
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Maintains premises to ensure adequate precautions and systems are available to provide a safe and secure environment;
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Performs any other functions necessary to ensure the stability and survival of the IBF location.
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Additionally, Trustees serve as Chair of the Business Group and Steering Committee meetings and as the IBF Treasurer.
Event Coordinator
Requirements
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Minimum requirements:
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Two years of continuous sobriety
Responsibilities: ​​
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Organizes annual Anniversary party, Holiday Marathons, Pot-lucks, Game Nights etc.;
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Forms subcommittee to assist in tasks;
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With Intergroup Rep organizes participation in Intergroup activities;
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Works with Raffle Chair on related events;
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Handles financial arrangements and logistics for events.
Treasurer Requirements
Minimum requirements:
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Five years of continuous sobriety
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Experience in bookkeeping or finance helpful;
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Employed or source of income;
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Current Trustee with at least 1 year remaining on Board term.
Responsibilities: ​​
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Collects all member contributions from in-person and online meetings;
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Collects receipts from bar;
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Cross-checks deposit amounts with in-person meeting contributions collector;
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Pays all authorized group expenses;
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Makes 7th Tradition distributions at direction of Business Group;
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Prepares monthly financial statements; prepares annual budget proposal to Steering Committee in October for approval at the Business Group in November;
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Reconciles monthly bank statement and provides copy of such to Board of Trustees and, if requested, to Business meeting.