Service Structure
Understanding how NA service committees support recovery
The Area Service Committee
The ASC is the primary means by which the services of local NA community are administered. The ASC is composed of Group Service Representative (GSR's), Administrative officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer), Subcommittee, & the Regional Committee Members. The Area Committee elects its own officers, Subcommittee Chairpersons & Regional Committee Members.
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ASC Chairperson
The ASC Chairperson is responsible for conducting committee meetings, preparing the agenda, & various administrative duties. The chair's primary tools are a firm hand, a calm spirit & a clear mind.
ASC Vice Chairperson
Primarily responsible for coordination of area subcommittee. Keeps in touch with Subcommittee chairperson & stays informed of their projects & problems, attending subcommittee meetings whenever possible.
ASC Secretary
Area secretary handles all the paperwork. Their first responsibility is to take clear, accurate minutes of the area committee meetings & distribute those minutes to all committee participants.
ASC Treasurer
Responsible for handling money associated with service. The treasurer receives contributions from the groups, administers the area's checking account, pays rent, reimburses expenses, & reports on the financial condition.
RCM
Regional Committee Member, represents ASC at the Regional Service Committee (RSC), where matters from all areas in that region are discussed. In India, RCM's gather at the SOSONA meeting held at different places all over India.
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GSRs
Group Service Representatives link their groups to the rest of Narcotics Anonymous. GSR's convey a sense of their group's wishes to the service structure & bring back information on what's happening in the larger world of NA.
ASC's Subcommittees
ASC creates subcommittees to deliver its direct services:
H & I – Hospitals & Institutions Subcommittee
The purpose of an H&I meeting is to carry the NA message of recovery to addicts who do not have full access to regular Narcotics Anonymous meetings. H&I meetings and presentations are intended to introduce those attending to some of the basics of the NA program.
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PR – Public Relations Subcommittee
PI activity is geared to people outside our fellowship and includes people who come in contact with addicts and can help addicts to find NA.
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Convention Subcommittee
NA Conventions are held by members of Narcotics Anonymous to bring our membership together in the celebration of recovery. Meetings, workshops & other activities are scheduled to encourage unity & fellowship among our members.
Contact: dacna@napunjab.com
Translation Subcommittee
Ensures that the written NA message is available in the language spoken by local members. Translation subcommittee also assists in translating service-related correspondence & periodicals.
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Literature Supply Subcommittee
Maintains a stock of NA books & pamphlets that can be purchased by local groups. The subcommittee is responsible for processing group orders, tracking inventory, & reordering depleted items.
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Newsletter Subcommittee
Publish local newsletters listing area & regional events, members 'recovery experience' & local service activities.
Web Service Subcommittee
Considered NA's window to the outside world, is used to host information on the Internet about NA & its activities in the region.
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NA Service Events
Information for any NA Service Event will be made available on the Events page. Click here to access it.
Convention Guidelines (PDF)