Reminder! Area 61 Rhode Island Area Pre-Conference Assembly Is Tomorrow!

Who:           Area 61 Rhode Island Area Assembly

What:         Area Assembly – Pre-Conference

      • hear report backs from all of the virtual roundtables and discuss two additional items:
        • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the transgender alcoholic in A.A. (facilitated by Sue W., past delegate, Area 30)
        • Review progress report reflecting shared experience from the Fellowship on
          possible future changes to literature written by A.A.’s founders. (Facilitated by Francis G., past Northeast Regional Trustee)

When:         April 6, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where:       Warwick Central Baptist Church

3270 Post Rd.

Warwick, RI 02886

Download Pre-Conference Assembly Flyer

All Members! The Deadline Is Today! Survey On The Agenda Items For The 2024 General Service Conference

All Members:
Our Area Delegate is seeking YOUR feedback. All AA members may respond. She is looking for as much feedback as possible to understand the voice of Area 61 regarding General Service Conference Agenda items.  This is a quick survey with only 10 questions.
Please participate in the process!

Participate in the survey
2024-04-04T07:48:10-04:00News, Pre-Conference Assembly|

Reminder! Pre-Conference Roundtables Are Next Week!

Please come give your group’s conscience

Roundtables are virtual only! We are now hosting them 4/1, 4/2 & 4/4, all at 7: 00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 912-640-0169
Password:Area61

*Background material for each Agenda item is available. To receive an access link to the background material email areadelegate@aainri.com

Here are the Roundtable Agendas:

4/1:

  • International Conference:

    • Discuss updated report on methods of closing the Big Meetings at the International Convention.

  • Policy & Admissions:

    • Review report of the GSB Ad-Hoc Committee on Participation of Online Groups in the U.S./Canada Service Structure.

  • Public Information:

    • PSAs – Report on the Relevance and Usefulness of Audio/Video Public Service Announcements

  • Corrections

    • Consider updated Singleness of Purpose text to replace the existing paragraph in the pamphlet “A Message to Corrections Professionals.”

  • Report & Charter:

    • Discuss the reporting of Simple Majority Items.

4/2:

  • Grapevine/La Vina:

    • Explore the services provided by AA Grapevine and how they should be funded.

  • Public Information:

    • Consider revised proposal to develop an AAWS Instagram account

  • Literature

    • Review progress report on video adaption of the pamphlet ”Too Young?”

  • Public Information:

    • PSAs – Progress report on feasibility of placing PSAs on Streaming Media

  • Grapevine/La Vina:

    • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the Asian and Asian-American alcoholics in A.A. (EDW)

  • Public Information:

    • Review report on AAWS YouTube channel

4/4:

  • CPC

    • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the unhoused alcoholic in A.A. (EDW)

  • Public Information

    • Review report on the GSO Podcast

    • PSAs – Review progress report on the Mesmerize Point PSA distribution channel

  • Literature

    • Review progress report on the development of the Fifth Edition of the book Alcoholics Anonymous.

    • Consider a request that the words “Donation” and “Contribution” be swapped under Warranty One in “The Twelve Concepts Illustrated” pamphlet.

  • Policy & Admissions:

    • Discuss revising procedures for electing the Delegate chairperson, Conference Committee chairpersons and their alternates.

Don’t forget about the Area Assembly, where we’ll here report backs from all of the Roundtables and discuss two additional items:

  • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the transgender alcoholic in A.A. (facilitated by Sue W., past delegate, Area 30)

  • Review progress report reflecting shared experience from the Fellowship on

    possible future changes to literature written by A.A.’s founders. (facilitated by Francis G., past Northeast Regional Trustee)

Download Roundtables Flyer
2024-03-28T07:02:36-04:00News, Pre-Conference Assembly|

All Members! Deadline For Sharing Experience On Changes To Founders’ Writings Survey Is April 1

Tricia D., our Area 61 Delegate to the General Service Conference, has stated that

“I am looking for shared experience from the Fellowship reflecting on possible future changes to literature written by A.A.’s founders.  For this purpose, I have created a quick survey.  I am hoping to get as much feedback as possible.”

The deadline for responses is April 1!!

Share Your Experience Here
2024-03-28T19:45:43-04:00News, Pre-Conference Assembly|

All Members! Our Area Delegate Is Seeking YOUR Opinion!

All Members:
Our Area Delegate is seeking YOUR feedback. All AA members may respond. She is looking for as much feedback as possible to understand the voice of Area 61 regarding General Service Conference Agenda items.  This is a quick survey with only 10 questions.
Please participate in the process!
Participate in the survey
2024-03-21T16:38:35-04:00News, Pre-Conference Assembly|

Reminder! Pre-Conference Virtual Roundtables Are Coming Up! Background Material Available!

Please come give your group’s conscience

Roundtables are virtual only! We are now hosting them 4/1, 4/2 & 4/4, all at 7: 00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 912-640-0169
Password:Area61

*Background material for each Agenda item is available. To receive an access link to the background material email areadelegate@aainri.com

Here are the Roundtable Agendas:

4/1:

  • International Conference:

    • Discuss updated report on methods of closing the Big Meetings at the International Convention.

  • Policy & Admissions:

    • Review report of the GSB Ad-Hoc Committee on Participation of Online Groups in the U.S./Canada Service Structure.

  • Public Information:

    • PSAs – Report on the Relevance and Usefulness of Audio/Video Public Service Announcements

  • Corrections

    • Consider updated Singleness of Purpose text to replace the existing paragraph in the pamphlet “A Message to Corrections Professionals.”

  • Report & Charter:

    • Discuss the reporting of Simple Majority Items.

4/2:

  • Grapevine/La Vina:

    • Explore the services provided by AA Grapevine and how they should be funded.

  • Public Information:

    • Consider revised proposal to develop an AAWS Instagram account

  • Literature

    • Review progress report on video adaption of the pamphlet ”Too Young?”

  • Public Information:

    • PSAs – Progress report on feasibility of placing PSAs on Streaming Media

  • Grapevine/La Vina:

    • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the Asian and Asian-American alcoholics in A.A. (EDW)

  • Public Information:

    • Review report on AAWS YouTube channel

4/4:

  • CPC

    • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the unhoused alcoholic in A.A. (EDW)

  • Public Information

    • Review report on the GSO Podcast

    • PSAs – Review progress report on the Mesmerize Point PSA distribution channel

  • Literature

    • Review progress report on the development of the Fifth Edition of the book Alcoholics Anonymous.

    • Consider a request that the words “Donation” and “Contribution” be swapped under Warranty One in “The Twelve Concepts Illustrated” pamphlet.

  • Policy & Admissions:

    • Discuss revising procedures for electing the Delegate chairperson, Conference Committee chairpersons and their alternates.

Don’t forget about the Area Assembly, where we’ll here report backs from all of the Roundtables and discuss two additional items:

  • Consider a request to develop a pamphlet on the transgender alcoholic in A.A. (facilitated by Sue W., past delegate, Area 30)

  • Review progress report reflecting shared experience from the Fellowship on

    possible future changes to literature written by A.A.’s founders. (facilitated by Francis G., past Northeast Regional Trustee)

2024-03-21T16:37:55-04:00News, Pre-Conference Assembly|

Area 61 Pre-Conference Assembly Agenda Available For Download

Pre-Conference Assembly Agenda

Download Pre-Conference Assembly Agenda
2022-04-08T16:35:59-04:00Pre-Conference Assembly|

Reminder! Come Join The Roundtable Discussions of GSC Agenda Items on April 4th and 5th

Selected GSC Agenda Items for Roundtables

Download Roundtable Agenda Items

All Roundtables are Virtual

Zoom Meeting ID 912 640 0169

Password: Area 61

2022-03-31T19:33:27-04:00Pre-Conference Assembly|

Location Change! Area 61 Rhode Island Area Pre-Conference Assembly!

Who:          Area 61 Rhode Island Area Assembly

What:         Pre-Conference Assembly

When:        April 9th, 9 AM – ????

Where:       Hybrid Meeting

Warwick Central Baptist Church

3270 Post Rd.

Warwick, RI 02886

Zoom Meeting ID 912 640 0169

Password: Area61

Download Pre-Conference Area Assembly Flyer
2022-04-07T20:53:32-04:00Pre-Conference Assembly|

Reminder! Individual Online Questionnaire For 72nd Annual GSC Agenda Items Ends Next Monday!

This questionnaire is designed for home groups and individuals to weigh in on the Agenda items for the 72nd Annual General Service Conference.

Your Input Matters! Give Your Opinion Here!
2022-03-24T09:56:47-04:00Pre-Conference Assembly|
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