Treasurer and Alternate Treasurer

Duties: (One of the most responsible positions in AA)

  • Make timely deposits.
  • Attend District Meeting.
  • Pay all District expenses and bills.
  • Maintain and update passwords and security questions for on-line banking.
  • Assure two signatures are on the checks (need to be the signers on the bank acct).
  • Prepare Monthly Treasurer Report.
  • Reconcile Monthly Bank Statement.
  • Present current Reports and Bank Statement at District Business Meetings.
  • Keep accurate up-to-date records of Checking Account and Reports.
  • Maintain addresses for check disbursements.
  • Maintain Prudent Reserve.
  • Pay rent on Jan 1st and July 1st.
  • Pay insurance by March 1st.
  • Recommend disbursement of excess District Funds in August of each year.
  • Set up accounting system for his /her duties.
  • Train / pass duties and info to next Treasurer i.e., 2 month transition period.
  • If possible, serve on the Finance Committee Meetings at the Area level.
  • Monitor the District Budget Balances.
  • Send acknowledgements of Donations to sender.
  • Remove outgoing names from District Insurance Policy and replace with incoming names.
  • Be the keeper of District Insurance Policy and maintain the location of the Policy (UCC Church).
  • Retrieve mail from PO Box 80 Bath, Maine frequently.

Alternate Treasurer:

  • Monitor outlay of monies by committee officers and members.
  • If possible attend the Area Finance Committee meetings if the Treasurer cannot.
  • Be prepared to assume the duties of the Treasurer.

Requirements for Treasurer and Alternate:

  • A minimum of one year sobriety and grounded in the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of AA
  • Served as Group Treasurer
  • Have knowledge of bookkeeping and spreadsheets, technology literate
  • Available to attend Monthly District Meetings
  • Have a Service Sponsor

Term

  • 2 Years, expires on Dec. 31 of each odd year