Alano and group governance
2608 Alano Club and Hosted Groups
Shared space, separate governance
2608 Alano Club
- Maintains the building and meeting space.
- Handles club operations.
- Has its own board or trusted servants.
- Manages its own budget and expenses.
- Sets facility policies.
- Supports a welcoming environment.
Each Hosted Group
- Has its own group conscience.
- Chooses its own chair, secretary, and treasurer.
- Manages its own Seventh Tradition funds.
- Determines its own meeting format and decisions.
- Has its own service structure.
The Relationship
The club provides space and hospitality. Each group remains independent and self-governing. Shared location does not mean shared authority.
Governance Isolation
| The club does NOT govern the groups | The groups do NOT govern the club |
|---|---|
| Does not run group business meetings | Do not control club operations |
| Does not control group money | Do not manage building expenses |
| Does not choose group leaders | Do not direct the club board |
| Does not define group conscience | Do not set facility-wide policy |
The 2608 Alano Club is a host facility and service environment. Each group that meets there is a separate entity with its own governance, finances, and decisions.