Announcements

1. How did the PLBB come about?

The development of a plain language Big Book can be traced back to an agenda topic in 2016, at which time the General Service Conference began the assessment of the need for plain language literature. Following lots of in-depth research and reports, in 2021 the Conference as a whole requested: “That a draft version of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, be translated into plain and simple language and be developed in a way that is accessible and relatable to as wide of an audience as possible and that a progress report or draft be brought back to the 2022 Conference Literature Committee.”

2. Will the PLBB replace the Big Book?

No. The intent was and remains for the PLBB to be a tool to access original text and be a companion piece. The original Big Book is not going away and will remain in publication.

3. Is this the first time A.A. has developed plain language literature?

No. Most of our pamphlets are in plain language. Also, at the time the Big Book was first published, Dr. Bob was concerned that the language was beyond the capability of blue-collar members to grasp and, as a result, 5 pamphlets (still available and known as The Akron Pamphlets) were written by Evan W. at the request of Dr. Bob during the 1940s.

In preparing our Delegate for the upcoming 74th General Service Conference in New York the week of April 14th, Area 13’s Mini Conference Committee is asking for information that is important to the Area.  As a way of learning from the Area what’s important, a survey is being provided to gather information.  The Mini Conference Committee is asking that you complete the survey (***SEE THE LINK BELOW) and return the survey to us by the close of business March 11th.  For additional information, also attached, is the flyer for the 2024 Mini Conference which will be on March 23rd.Please complete the indicated survey (see link) .  The hyperlinks are the following: https://forms.gle/x44LBru12AZvAXQ46

In love and service,

Stan Crocker, Alternate Delegate Area 13, Panel 73

All in attendance: Kenny C, Phil D, Joannie G, Chris T, Dan, Melissa C.

• Meetings • 10 in person meetings per week
• Added meeting Friday 6pm/Big Book
• Group Service Representative (GSR) Elected • Linda B.
• GSR is the link between the groups and the local and national services. The GSR represents the voice of the group conscience, reporting the groups’ wishes.
• Financial Updates
• Reviewed financial income and expenditure.
• Rent will remain as is for the time being.
• Treasurer report will be release in January 2024.
• Additional $900 was collected for Gratitude Month (November) to be sent to WAIA •
• The proposal was made to contribute $2000 with 60/30/10 split as recommended by WAIA, this was approved unanimously.
• WAIA recommends 60% – Intergroup Office (WAIA), 30% General Service Office and 10% Area Committee (WAGSA)
• A letter was received from General Service Office requesting additional contributions due to decrease in contributions and book sales.
• A proposal was made to contribute an additional $1000 to the General Service Office, this was approved unanimously.
• Supplies will be needed in January 2024.

Submit new business to gracemeeting74@gmail.com
Next Meeting: 1st Quarter of 2024

Meeting minutes can be viewed here. Treasurer’s report for January 2022 can be viewed and commented on here.

Per Group Conscience, the new time for Hope Seekers is now 7pm instead of 8pm. Please update your calendars. New time has been updated on the Meeting Schedule page.

• Each group will maintain a contact list of members. The current list is our groups phone/email list
• Attendees not on the list will be asked for to add their name and number to a sign up sheet to be added to the phone list
• If a member tests positive and contact tracing is required, the group will notify everyone on the list of a positive case so that individuals can make contact with their healthcare professional. (The group will NOT provide an attendee list or phone list to the church or to health officials)
• These methods are recommended by A.A. to maintain anonymity.
• Coffee and food will NOT be provided by the groups.
• Members can bring their own drinks.
• Members will sit every other seat to maintain social distancing.
• No more than Half of the capacity of Owen Hall will be allowed in as a maximum capacity.
• There will be no holding of hands at the closing.
• Non-vaccinated attendees must wear masks.
• All surfaces will be wiped down after meetings.
• We will provide hand Sanitizer for all meetings.
• There will be no shared materials during meetings (i.e. no shared literature)

Back to Basics Workshop

Saturdays 8:15-9:15AM EST

April 24-May 15 2021

https://zoom.us/j/2021090100 

Starting on Saturday, April 24 at 8:15am EST on the AM Into Action Group Zoom channel, Mashal G and Kathy L will be running four one-hour Back to Basics sessions that provide step by step details to guide newcomers through the “Big Book”.  We will follow the format written by Wally P, Back to Basics-The Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners’ Meetings. If you have any questions about the sessions or have time to attend and support the meetings, please email, call, or text Mashal G. at Michellebgobar@gmail.com, 703-717-8810 or Kathy L at kathlinstrom@aol.com, 203-434-1951. 

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Discussion Topics:

• Video on Home Page
• Other Topics?

February 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 Monthly Board of Directors Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August)

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Meeting ID: 858 6433 8516

Passcode: 431307

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January Draft Minutes: https://aa-dc.org/board-minutes