Western Michigan Alcoholics Anonymous Area 34

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July 4, 2008

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Finance Committee has budget for planning 2009 budget for Assembly adoption in December 2008

Archives is accepting past event flyers

Area 34 will possibly be selecting candidates for ECR Class B Trustee, Trustee at Large, and Class A Trustee to serve on the AA Grapevine. Talk to Gregg K., Delegate for more info.

Deadline for A.A. video for Young People's Project is 9-1-2008.

A.A. Grapevine looking for stories for August 2008: "We Absolutely Insist on Having Fun"

A.A. Grapevine has released two new CD's, Spiritual Awakenings Vol 1&2. Samples

Archives is looking for publications to complete the collection. Here's a list

Now that the 3'd Edition Spanish BB is available, 2'd editions may be available for $20/case. That's $1 per book. Order thru AAWS.

The DVD (Item DV-02) "A.A. in Correctional Facilities" is now in use. Please contact the WMAA Corrections Chair or G.S.O. for more info.

Area 34 is looking for AA's willing to stand for election as the following Trusted Servants: Alternate Secretary, Events Special Committee Chair and PI/CPC Chair, & Website Alternate Chair. These items will be on the agenda for July 20, 2008 assembly.

June Workshop Update

Thanks to Bob M. from Oak Creek (ECR Trustee) for visiting and for the presentation on the General Service Structure at this past assembly! Everyone who attended took something back to their Home Group that they can use!

If you missed it, you missed a great assembly!

As we begin discussing our Area format, structure, and assembly frequency the following questionnaires may be helpful to your Groups and Districts:

GSR Questionnaire
(This Questionnaire is for discussion only. It is the opinion of only one AA Member and not the consensus of assembly opinion or endorsed by W.M.A.A.)

Fellowship Questionnaire
(This is the survey Jamie has been conducting throughout the Fellowship of other Areas practices and formats.)

Remember, Gregg is willing to bring a General Service Structure presentation to help in your discussions. Call Gregg to schedule your visit, soon!

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Area Minutes Mailing List Reconstruction

The area minutes mailing list is in the process of reconstruction. To ensure you recieve the Area 34 minutes via US Mail or e-mail, confirm your contact information with the Area Secretary. secretary@wmaa34.com 269-679-5935

District 16 Corrections Workshop

In conjunction with hosting the Area assembly on 7/20/2008, District 16 will be conducting a Corrections Workshop inside the Straits Facility/Kinchloe on Saturday, 7/19/2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Any interested members MUST contact David G. to provide personal information A.S.A.P. for clearance. (See Corrections Workshop flyer for more information.)

District 13 Sponsorship Workshop

In conjunction with hosting the Area assembly on 8/17/2008, District 13 invites you to join them in the beautiful Little Traverse Bay area for a Sponsorship Workshop on Saturday, 8/16/2008 at the Little Traverse Township Hall, 8288 S. Pleasantview Rd., Harbor Springs, MI. (The assembly will be at the same location.)

For more information click on the links to see the fliers. (Area 34 Assembly flier and District 13 Sponsorship Workshop flier)

Attention: DCM's, GSR's, Groups!

Area 34 needs your input for the
2010 General Service Conference (Panel 60)
Conference Theme for Discussions & Workshops

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58th General Service Conference "Communication and Participation - The Key to Unity & Self-Support"

   Gregg K., Area 34 Delegate, Panel 58, gave his Delegate's Report from the General Service Conference at the May Assembly meeting in Grayling. He described a busy, spiritual and emotional week that was at times contentious, but in the end unified.
   His trip included a visit to the Grapevine, General Service Office, G.S.O. Archives, Stepping Stones and "Wit's End" where Bill W. did some thinking and writing.
   Gregg also brought the assembly copies of Box 459 - Early Bird Edition, a conference report that was published before the Conference was complete - the reason being that the Conference was in session until midnight to finish their work. Normally, the conference would have closed in the afternoon.

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Announcements

See Event Calendar for more information on events listed here.

7/19/2008
District 16 Corrections Workshop
For information, see the flyer (Corrections Workshop flyer).

7/25-27/2008
Ohio State & East Central Regional Convention
Flyer Program

7/27/2008
Due to East Central Regional Convention - there will be NO Statewide/Grapevine & Corrections Service Meetings (Statewide will meet briefly on Sunday at the Michigan State Convention 8/10/8)

8/8 – 10/2008
2008 Michigan State Convention, Midland, Michigan
(Michigan State Convention flyer)

8/16/2008
District 13 Sponsorship Workshop
For more information, see the flyers. (District 13 Assembly flyer, & Workshop 2008 flyer)

10/26/2008
Statewide/Grapevine & Corrections Service Meeting, Lansing, Michigan

11/23-25/2008
MCYPAA Convention
Grand Rapids, “Survivors of a Great Ocean Liner”

11/13-15/2009
East Central Regional Forum
Radisson Plaza at Kalamazoo Center (Districts and Groups should be mindful that planning local events too soon before or after the ECR Forum may lead to smaller attendance at all functions.)

7/1-4/2010
International Convention
"A Vision For You" - San Antonio, Tx

Welcome Professionals

Are you a professional working with alcoholics? WMAA can help with information, resources, and local volunteers to bring the AA fellowship to your clients. Goto the WMAA Service Home to find local volunteer committees and contacts working with professionals in your field. About AA - Newsletter for Professionals

Anonymity Policy

Some questions and answers about anonymity

Q. I maintain an Internet Web site and also belong to an online meeting. At what level should I protect my anonymity on the internet?
A. Publicly accessible aspects of the Internet such as Web sites featuring text, graphics, audio and video ought to be considered another form of “public media.” Thus, they need to be treated in the same manner as press, radio, TV and films. This means that full names and faces should not be used. However, the level of anonymity in e-mail, online meetings and chat rooms would be a personal decision.