1.  Service System Proposals - Interactive Session

2.  Current ASC has 2 main functions: supporting groups & delivering local services Proposals split these 2 functions

3.  Group Support Unit Small – neighborhood sized Informal – no business or Robert’s Rules – focused on group issues Introduction to service for new members Opportunity for experienced members to stay involved and share experience

4.  Local Service Unit Responsible for most service delivery Geographically bounded and larger than the GSU Plan-driven Comprised of a local service board, group/GSU delegates and project coordinators that meet quarterly to oversee services Holds annual “Planning Assembly”

5.  Small Group: Environmental Scan Brainstorm: Other GSU issues? Local service issues? External factors? Internal factors? Then prioritize 2 issues!

6.  The Planning Cycle 1.Annual Assembly: scanning 2.Prioritize, set goals 3.Create action plans 4.Monitor services & evaluate, elections Local service meetings may also consist of: training sessions, CAR workshops, interaction with other levels of service

7.  More Information Planning Basics Session – Tomorrow 4.00-5.30pm Service System Q&A Session - Immediately after this session To stay involved, and find resources, visit the Service System Webpage: http://www.na.org/servicesystem http://www.na.org/servicesystem