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Our newsletters provide vital communication for our A.A. community. Thank you to the Trusted Servants of our newsletters who work so consistently and so hard to ‘get the word out.’ As Area Delegate, I am most appreciative of the space a orded me to share my perspective. I am grateful to the Groups in Area…
We need you, and you need us—Reflections on the 2022 Ohio State Convention
August 9, 2022 I was preparing for my trip to Columbus for the 2022 Ohio State AA General Service Convention when I received a call from a friend who has been newly sober just a few short months after a relapse looking for some adventure either at the Rule 62 Conference or the Ohio State…
Grapevine – Read > Return > Share Program
To drive awareness of and access to Grapevine, our meeting in print, the Area 56 Grapevine / La Viña committee has launched a read & return program. A handful of generous members kickstarted this program through donations of old Grapevines: Kat M., Bill L., Chuck R., Steve B., and the St. Mark’s Group meeting (7:30pm Saturday). In all 350+ issues…
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What an exciting and productive 61st General Service Conference I was honored to attend this year. As a 2nd year delegate, I was elated to see staff, Trustees and Panel 60 friends from last year, as well as meet new Panel 61 friends. Checking in, knowing what was expected and feeling more confident at…
Productive Group Conscience – What’s That?
TRADITION TWO For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. Finding a true group conscience requires a willingness to work for great patience and it can be painful. Simply arriving…
Delegate’s Corner September 2024 An Example of an Elder Statesman
Recently, a senior member of my Home Group asked for a “business meeting” of Home Group members to discuss something that was on his mind ~ was our Group fulfilling A.A.’s primary purpose? Were we doing our best, as a Group, to reach out to the alcoholic s ll suffering? My Home Group is a…