Ask-It-Basket (FAQs about Intergroup)
What does Intergroup do?
Sea to Sky Intergroup exists to serve the needs of its member groups. We hold a monthly business meeting with Group Representatives where we share and discuss the health of our groups, ask for and receive support, and plan activities that benefit the personal recovery of members and groups in our area.
Intergroup's board members operate to provide recovery resources to its member groups – such as this website, a digital newsletter, recovery events, Zoom room licenses, and more.
Intergroup is not separate from the members and the member groups - it IS the members and the member groups! All are invited to attend the monthly business meeting and give feedback and input to the recovery activities of Intergroup.
Intergroup's board members operate to provide recovery resources to its member groups – such as this website, a digital newsletter, recovery events, Zoom room licenses, and more.
Intergroup is not separate from the members and the member groups - it IS the members and the member groups! All are invited to attend the monthly business meeting and give feedback and input to the recovery activities of Intergroup.
What happens at Intergroup meetings?
The Chair uses a standard agenda that covers attendee introductions, group reports, board/committee reports, business motions, and discussion intended for the good of the fellowship.
Business meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month (except December), and run from 10am-12pm PT. There is a 5 minute break in the middle for rest and fellowship.
Intergroup operates using our Twelve Traditions and our Bylaws. Attendees are encouraged to follow a simplified version of Robert's Rules of Order in order to keep the meeting on-track.
Business meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month (except December), and run from 10am-12pm PT. There is a 5 minute break in the middle for rest and fellowship.
Intergroup operates using our Twelve Traditions and our Bylaws. Attendees are encouraged to follow a simplified version of Robert's Rules of Order in order to keep the meeting on-track.
How is Intergroup funded?
Group meetings collect 7th Tradition contributions from members at each meeting. After covering their own expenses (room rental, Zoom, literature, etc), they send any surplus funds to Intergroup. Intergroup uses these funds to cover the cost of providing resources and services to member groups. Surplus funds at the Intergroup level are sent up to Region 1 and World Service.
How do I get involved?
There are a few ways members can get involved.
1) Attend our monthly business meeting as a guest. All members are invited to join us and see how Intergroup functions. Please feel free to ask us questions and give us feedback! Please note, only Group Reps and members of the Board have voting rights; guests cannot vote on motions.
2) Volunteer on a committee. Committees are created to fulfill service activities for member groups. Some committees are permanent while others are one-time-only projects.
3) Become a board member. Take a look at our unfilled positions on the Contact page of this website and review their service requirements at the bottom of this page. Positions are flexible, and no one is expected to be perfect.
1) Attend our monthly business meeting as a guest. All members are invited to join us and see how Intergroup functions. Please feel free to ask us questions and give us feedback! Please note, only Group Reps and members of the Board have voting rights; guests cannot vote on motions.
2) Volunteer on a committee. Committees are created to fulfill service activities for member groups. Some committees are permanent while others are one-time-only projects.
3) Become a board member. Take a look at our unfilled positions on the Contact page of this website and review their service requirements at the bottom of this page. Positions are flexible, and no one is expected to be perfect.
Service At Intergroup
Service is the backbone of IntergroupIf you are new to service positions...
Start by serving at your home group meeting in various positions (Meeting Chair, Speaker-Getter, Secretary, etc). These service roles tend to have a lower level of responsibility and are short-term. Talk to your group and ask what's available. Once you have served in a few positions at your member group... Consider serving as your meeting's Group Rep at Intergroup. In this role, you will learn the format of our business meetings and get to know what service at the Intergroup level looks like. Talk to your member group about volunteering for this service position. Once you've served as a Group Rep... Consider standing forward for an elected board position at Intergroup. Many positions exist that fulfill different member and group needs. You can read about the responsibilities of each role here. Joining the Intergroup Board is a great way to meet others and build support in your own program of recovery. No prior experience or skill is required – all that is needed is the willingness to serve and a drive to help make a difference, to the best of your ability. 
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Service positionsExecutive Board (2 year term)
Chair Vice Chair World Service Delegate Secretary Treasurer Regular Board (1 year term) Meeting Directory Coordinator Website Administrator Public Info & Professional Outreach (PIPO) Coordinator Retreats & Marathons Coordinator 12th Step Within Coordinator Assistant Treasurer Telephone Committee Coordinator Newsletter Editor Literature Coordinator Assistant Literature Coordinator Please note: position requirements are flexible; if you feel inspired to stand forward but do not meet the requirements, please put up your hand anyway. We are happy to support members serving on a temporary basis (pro tem) while they work towards fulfilling the requirements of a position.
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Governance & Meeting Documents
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Governance Documents
Sea to Sky Intergroup operates on the 12 traditions of the program, our bylaws, policies and procedures. These documents are available for review. Minutes, Financials, and Other Meeting Documents
Key information that is reviewed at each Intergroup meeting is captured in the meeting minutes by the Secretary and is made available on our Google Drive for members and Group Reps to review at their leisure. This is a great resource to check if you have missed a meeting or are curious about what's being discussed. |
