Introduction
Hello, GreySheet friends!
As you know, meetings are the heart of our 12-Step program—they’re where we connect and recover. Most GreySheeters find meetings through the calendar on our website. Many have strongly requested the ability to see meetings in their own local time zone, along with a simpler group registration process.
GSA World Services has launched a new meeting calendar, still accessible from our website, greysheet.org, in response to your feedback. Meetings now display in your local time zone, in the order that they actually happen.
We also have a new, streamlined group registration system. When you update your group info—-such as changing a meeting time or adding a new contact person – you no longer have to re-enter all the information.
We hope the transition will be smooth, but there is always a chance of a few hiccups. If you encounter problems with the calendar or registration process, please report them on this page.
This page is also available from the calendar and registration page.
GSA World Service is grateful for your guidance and patience as we improve the tools that support our abstinence.
No Matter What!
–Marvin, Chair of the Board of Trustees
FAQs
Below are some commonly asked questions and answers.
About the Calendar
- I don’t see meetings in my time zone; what should I do?
Refresh your browser! Usually this means clicking on the circle with an arrow next to the address bar. - The calendar thinks I’m in a different time zone than I am.
Make sure your mobile device is connected to your cell network. Check your device time zone and location settings.
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How often does the calendar update?
Updates require verification (explained below); this can take up to three weeks.
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What if my group info is incorrect?
Submit your info on the Request Update Link page.
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I don’t see my meeting listed; what should I do?
Go to the Request Update Link page and fill out the form. -
I don’t know the passcode/PIN for the meeting I want to attend. How do I get it?
You can request the GSA Phone Bridge PIN or email the meeting contact.
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I don’t see a Zoom link, just an ID. Do I have to copy and paste it into the Zoom app?
No! Each meeting’s Zoom ID is already a live link, which is why they are underlined. You can just click the Zoom ID to join a meeting.
Making Changes
- How do I update a meeting time, contact person or other info?
Go to the Request Update Link page and fill out the form. - How do I add a new meeting of an existing group?
Go to the Request Update Link page and fill out the form. The registrar will send you a link.
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When I register or update my group’s registration do I have to type in the Zoom ID?
Just copy and paste your Zoom ID number into the registration form; this is better to prevent typos!
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How do I register a new group?
Go to the Register Your Group page and fill out the form.
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How do I dissolve a group, or remove a meeting from the online meeting calendar, but keep the group registered?
Go to the Request Update Link page and fill out the form.
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How long does it take for updates to appear?
Verifying meeting info can take up to three weeks.
Troubleshooting
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Meetings are not showing correctly — what should I do?
Please visit our Report an Issue page and tell us what’s happening.
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I refreshed my browser but still don’t see changes.
Please use our Report an Issue page to let us know.
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I submitted an update but nothing changed.
It may take up to three weeks for your changes to show, but you should receive emailed confirmations along the way.
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I accidentally submitted incorrect information — how do I fix it?
Just click on the update link (in your confirmation email) and submit your changes.
Governance / Structure
- Who is responsible for keeping meeting information current?
It is a team effort! Each group that wants to list its meeting on the Meeting Calendar registers their group and submits updates as changes occur.
After you submit your group registration or update, the Group Registrar will verify the information within two weeks, and will publish it on the Meeting Calendar within a week of verification. You will receive confirmation emails at each step.
- Does the Group Registrar approve changes?
Yes, we want to ensure that only accurate and up-to-date information is published on the Meeting Calendar so the Group Registrar verifies the information before publication.
- What are the criteria to register as a GSA group?
Each group meets a set of criteria approved by the World Service Conference to protect the integrity of the GreySheet program.
- What are the criteria to list a meeting on the Meeting Calendar?
In addition to the criteria for registering as a group, each meeting must list a contact in the Meeting Calendar who responds to email inquiries within 24 hours and who uses an anonymous email address. An anonymous email address does not include last names, company names, or other identifying information that might create a security risk.