The Purpose of the World Service Conference

The UA World Service Conference (WSC) is our Fellowship’s annual business meeting. 

• UA GSRs and Trustees vote on important issues affecting UA as a whole.

• There are also prosperous recovery workshops, an art show and 2 talent shares.

Who Attends

• General Service Representatives and Alternates (GSRs) from groups and intergroups – (VOTING)

• WSC-Elected Trustees – (VOTING)

• Fellowship members-at-large – (NON-VOTING)

Who Pays 

• For most GSRs, their group pays their expenses. 

• Scholarships are also available for GSRs whose groups do not have sufficient funds.

Why would your group want to send a GSR to the Conference?

• Your group will have direct involvement in the international growth of UA, and have a voice in important decisions, contributing to the strength of the upside-down triangle service structure of our fellowship.

The suggested duties and qualifications for GSRs

• Here is a link to the suggested duties and qualifications for UA GSRs. Each group is autonomous and may vote on its own guidelines. 

• GSRs serve on a committee while at the WSC and attend the Convocation sessions. During the year they attend monthly GSR Committee Zoom meetings, WSC-Elected Trustees Zoom meetings and report to their home group business meetings.

What your group can do now

• At your next business meeting, discuss and vote on creating the GSR service position and elect a GSR, if your group has not already done so.

• Vote to allocate funds now for your GSR to attend the WSC 2025.

• Email questions and requests for a member of the host UA WSC-Approved Planning Committee to attend your meeting at uawscservice@gmail.com.