1. Opening: Time and Date: July 21, 2024 4:00pm Welcome: A brief welcome by the DCM David P. Serenity Prayer: David P. opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: John S. read traditions 1, 2, and 5. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. Sign Up Sheet: Pass around the attendance sheet. 2. Reports: Secretary's Report: Stephanie I. read the minutes. Minutes approved. … [Read more...]
Announcement about Plain Language Big Book
We received this info from Area 1 Delegate Tomy G. The General Service Board (GSB) reviewed correspondence received since the 74th General Service Conference (GSC) pertaining to Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous which included letters of concern, appeals, process concerns, and letters of support. Each person who submitted correspondence will receive a personal response. Related floor actions that were proposed but then forwarded to the applicable … [Read more...]
Plain Language Big Book – What, When, How, and Why?
The Plain Language Big Book is an upcoming publication to make Alcoholics Anonymous's (AA) foundational text more accessible. The initiative aims to translate the original Big Book into plain and simple language to help those who may find the original text difficult to understand. Many members have heard about this project, but some have not. There has been much confusion and misinformation about the purpose of the book. District 2 hosted an online information session with Tomy G, the Area … [Read more...]