Explore how anonymity and humility help AA remain visible without becoming promotional. Tradition 11 asks AA members to rely on attraction rather than promotion. This interactive workshop helps participants recognize where that line can become blurred-in public speaking, meetings, social media, and everyday communication. Two readers present "what went wrong" and "a better way" versions of four realistic scenarios, giving the group a clear contrast to discuss together. The workshop also … [Read more...]
1728 Sponsorship Workshop Goes Beyond the Twelve Steps
Help members connect personal recovery, group unity, and service through AA's Three Legacies. 1728 Sponsorship brings together AA's three sets of Twelve: the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of World Service. Since 12 × 12 × 12 equals 1728, the name represents a broader approach to sponsorship that includes Recovery, Unity, and Service. This workshop uses a three-person panel to share what it is like to experience 1728 Sponsorship as both a sponsor and a sponsee. It … [Read more...]
Bring the Principles of Recovery Into Everyday Life
Explore how honesty, humility, willingness, service, and gratitude can guide life beyond AA meetings. Recovery is not something we practice only inside the rooms. This 45-minute workshop examines how AA's spiritual principles can shape our relationships, work, service, community involvement, and connection with a Higher Power. A three-person panel shares personal experience with applying these principles in real situations, including disagreement, gossip, family conflict, workplace challenges, … [Read more...]
Build a Spiritual Relationship With Money and Debt
Turn financial avoidance into awareness, honesty, and a practical plan for lasting change. Money problems can create fear, secrecy, and shame. This interactive workshop helps members understand what money represents, recognize spending habits, and begin addressing debt through honesty and consistent action. Using principles connected to Steps Eight and Nine, participants learn how financial amends can begin with acknowledging what is owed, communicating honestly, and creating a sustainable … [Read more...]
7th Tradition Workshop and Understanding Shared Responsibility
Explore how self-support protects AA's independence and helps carry the message to those who still suffer. The Seventh Tradition is about more than passing the basket. It asks every AA group to accept responsibility for supporting its own needs while remaining independent of outside influence. This interactive workshop helps members understand the spiritual purpose behind self-support and encourages thoughtful discussion about money, faith, unity, and service. It shows how individual … [Read more...]
Chair Meetings Through Humility and Service
Learn how thoughtful preparation and trusted leadership can create stronger, more welcoming AA meetings. Chairing an AA meeting is not about authority or having all the answers. It is an opportunity to serve the group, protect the meeting's purpose, and help every member feel welcome. The Chairing Meetings Workshop gives members practical guidance for preparing, opening, guiding, and closing an effective meeting. It emphasizes leadership without ego, listening with an open mind, and keeping … [Read more...]
Strengthen Sponsorship and Carry the Message Together
A practical, interactive workshop for building healthier sponsor-sponsee relationships. Sponsorship is a cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous. One alcoholic sharing experience, strength, and hope with another. This ready-to-use workshop helps members better understand that relationship and encourages honest discussion about what effective sponsorship looks like. What the Workshop Covers The purpose of sponsorship in AA How to find and approach a sponsor Expectations for sponsors and … [Read more...]
January District Meeting Minutes
AA District 2 Business Meeting Minutes 1. Opening: Time and Date: Jan 18, 2026 Welcome: A brief welcome by the DCM. Serenity Prayer: Open the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: Read traditions 1, 2, and 5 by a designated member. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. In Attendance: Stephanie I, Anthony L, Patricia C, Gerry M, Sam L, Tina A, David P, Sue T, John S, Jason M, Katy Capps, Billy Wayne, Roger C, Russel V, Charlsa P, Cassandra, … [Read more...]
Mountain Top Roundup May 15-17, 2026
The 44th Mountain Top Roundup is BACK! Make Reservations NOW! Click the link or button to register. … [Read more...]
AA District 2 Business Meeting Minutes July 20, 2025
AA District 2 Business Meeting Minutes Opening: Time and Date: July 20, 2025 - 4 pm Welcome: A brief welcome by David P. Serenity Prayer: Open the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: John S. read traditions 1, 2, & 5. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. In Attendance: Amy B, Charlsa P, Chris B, David P, Gene H, Gerry Mc, Josh S, John S, Stephen F, Judy W, Patricia C, Stephanie I, Roger C, Billy W, … [Read more...]
District 2 Meeting Minutes April 2025
1. Opening: Time and Date: April 14, 2025 Welcome: A brief welcome by David P. Serenity Prayer: Open the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: John S. read traditions 1, 2, & 5. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. In Attendance: Alice S, Amy B, Blake K, Charlsa P, Chris B, Cindy N, David P, Gene H, Gerry Mc, Josh S, Mike N, Nick Y, Roger C, Stephanie I, Terrance B, David T, Billy W, Sue T 2. Reports: … [Read more...]
DCM Report July, 2025
DCM Report Area Assembly, July. 11-13 Assembly Group Records. We have seven active groups: Blount County Cullman Group Freedom and Hope Goose Hung High Grace of God Hartselle Hope Welcome Home One group without a number St. Monica’s District 2 group listings are a mess. We attempted to update them at the convention, but it will likely take some time to remove inactive groups and confirm the active ones. Freedom and Hope was listed as … [Read more...]
Area Assembly 2025 Speaker: Charlsa P.
2025 Mountain Top Round-up Speakers
The 2025 Mountain Top Round-Up featured five speakers. It was held at Guntersville State Park again this year, and it featured a beautiful view and great fellowship for three days. In addition to five speakers, there were two meetings each day, a few workshops, and a hospitality room with refreshments available from morning to night, where attendees could eat and chat. Speakers included: Al-Anon Melanie D. from Atlanta, GA. Kendra S. from Birmingham, AL. AA Jeff W. from Pell … [Read more...]
District 2 Archive
District 2 Archive (Living Document) !!If you have ANY INFORMATION BEFORE 2008, please reach out to district Archive Committee Chair!! This information has been collected from district members and uses their best recollections. This is not meant to be a complete history of the district. We will continually add information to this document as it becomes available. The committee contacted several long-timers to gain some history for District 2. Gene H. remembers involvement in the Hartselle … [Read more...]