Opening for Class A Trustee

Following the 77th General Service Conference (GSC) in April 2027 there will be one (1) opening for a Class A (nonalcoholic) trustee to serve on the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous (GSB). The trustees’ Nominating Committee asks trustees, delegates, and directors to reach out to appropriate candidates for Class A Trustee and encourage them to consider serving Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.).

Resumes due by August 31, 2026

Class A Trustees serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. Since the experience the Class A Trustees offer is valuable to the GSB their availability and attendance at the meetings noted below is critical. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this time commitment with their family and employer.

  • Three Quarterly Board weekends - meetings typically run from Friday through Monday noon.
  • A fourth Quarterly meeting combined with the annual GSC (seven days) in April/May.
  • Special meetings of the board as needed.
  • Trustees serve on committees of the GSB and may also serve on trustees’ subcommittees involving multiple video conference calls, including weekends, weekdays, and evenings.
  • Rotational attendance at Regional Forums.
  • May be asked to serve two years on either the A.A. World Services, Inc. or AA Grapevine corporate boards, which meet more frequently than the GSB and include possible corporate board subcommittees.
  • Frequently invited to participate in regional or area activities such as service conferences, area assemblies and other A.A. events as assigned.

Trustees are reimbursed for travel, hotel, and meal expenses.

In seeking applications for the GSB, the trustees’ Nominating Committee is committed to creating a large applicant file of qualified people reflecting the inclusiveness and diversity of A.A.

Class A Trustees are chosen from a variety of professional backgrounds, including accounting, clergy, corrections, education, finance, health care, law, medicine, military, psychology, social work, and science. Candidates are invited to include statements demonstrating interest in Alcoholics Anonymous, leadership skills and characteristics, a proven track record in their professional field, experience as a board member, and experience working with A.A. and its members.

Candidates can submit their business or professional resume using this resume, by email to [email protected] or send by mail to Secretary, trustees’ Nominating Committee GSO, PO Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163 by August 31, 2026.