IGR

“The purpose of the Intergroup is to facilitate unity and cooperation among groups of Alcoholics Anonymous in the greater Louisville area, along with other service committees in carrying the AA message to the still-suffering alcoholics. One of the primary vehicles for carrying the message is our Central Office, which is managed by THE GROUPS through the Intergroup Board of Directors”.

• The Greater Louisville Intergroup (GLI) consists of Intergroup Representatives, (IGRs) from each of the local home groups, a Chairperson, Cochairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, and Central Office Manager. It “evolved” from the “Steering Committee”, which began after Bill W’s visit to Louisville in 1943.

• The 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous guides the Intergroup in all its affairs.

• The Intergroup is organized into Standing Committees, to handle all the work needed to reach the still suffering alcoholic. Each Standing Committee has a standing committee chair.

AA has grown over 9 decades on the principle that when members get active in carrying the message to other alcoholics, everyone wins.

Alcoholics Anonymous encourages people to look for service opportunities; either within the home group or outside of the Home Group as they complete the 12 steps.

In addition to the opportunity to serve as the IGR or Alternate IGR for your Home Group, there are a number of Pamphlets and Manuals that describe each Committee and what that Committee does, and what the Committee Members do.

The IGR Board of Directors, and the group vote of the over 100 IGRs, offers a NEW IGR initiative for 2025, entitled SCAN ME!. It has created new printed materials with quick links to attract and invite MORE NEW AAs to get involved.