Committee: Standing Committees

The Area Standing Committees are designed to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous in specific ways to the still-suffering alcoholic.

  • Why Do We Need A Posting Policy?

    Many AAs are accustomed to creating, copying, and distributing paper flyers to “spread the word” about notable events or changes of interest to other nearby AAs.  In a digital world,…

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  • Problematic Bulletins and Events

    We have drafted these posting guidelines to minimize the controversy that arises around certain types of posts, especially as they relate to interpretation of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. …

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  • Area Standing Committees

    Area Standing Committees

    The Area Standing Committees are designed to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous in specific ways to the still-suffering alcoholic. Some of the committees may do so through direct contact…

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  • Accessibilities Committee Overview

    The members of the Accessibilities Committee explore, develop and offer alternatives in order to carry the A.A. message, and to involve alcoholics with disabilities into our program. While there are…

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  • Literature Committee Overview

    The Literature committee displays current A.A. Conference approved books and pamphlets at the area assembly meeting, area workshops, and other events as requested. They keep the area informed of new…

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  • March Roundup (MRU) Committee Overview

    The March Round-Up Convention committee is responsible for planning the annual March Round-Up, a local convention with A.A., Al-Anon & Alateen activities, i.e. – open speakers, topic panels, alkathons, banquet…

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  • Public Information (PI) Committee Overview

    The Public Information (PI) committee informs the general public about the A.A. program by using the media (TV, radio, & press). They fulfill requests to participate in programs set up…

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  • Traditions Skit Overview

    Traditions Skit Overview

    This group performs the Traditions Skit as requested by groups, districts or events. It can be fun and informative and add a little variety to your event. The Chair of…

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  • Archives Committee Overview

    Archives Committee Overview

    The Archives Committee preserves the history of A.A. in Area 33 by collecting all written records and by recording interviews with A.A. members. The committee invites groups and districts to…

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  • Website Committee Overview

    Website Committee Overview

    The Area 33 Website was created to provide a useful tool for conveying information about A.A. and Area 33 activities to alcoholics, the general public, and members of the Professional…

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  • Cooperation with Professional Community (CPC) Committee Overview

    The Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) committee focuses on “cooperation, but not affiliation” with the professionals in the community – educators, physicians, the clergy, court officials, and others who…

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  • Corrections Committee Overview

    The Correctional Facilities committee brings A.A. meetings into prisons and jails to offer alcoholic inmates help to prepare for sober lives in recovery after release. Committee members also coordinate mail…

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  • Films Committee Overview

    Films Committee Overview

    The Films committee maintains a collection of audio-visual equipment and general conference approved films and videos for use at A.A. functions and professional presentations as requested. To have the films…

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  • Finance Committee Overview

    Finance Committee Overview

    The Finance Committee provides fiscal oversight of the Area 33’s financial situation and consists of the immediate past Area Treasurer, the current Area Treasurer, a Past-Delegate (elected by the Area),…

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  • Grapevine Committee Overview

    Grapevine: The Grapevine Committee familiarizes A.A. members with the Fellowship’s “Meeting in Print.” This committee always has order forms available, but cannot sell Grapevine materials, and orders displays. In addition,…

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  • Deaf Access Sub-Committee Overview

    We are a group of A.A members within Area 33 who work together to coordinate A.S.L. Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing members of A.A. Our purpose is to assist the…

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  • Professional Event (PE) Committee Overview

    Professional Event Committee: This committee works in collaboration with the Public Information Committee, the CPC Committee and the Treatment Committee to plan and facilitate an annual event for the professional…

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  • Treatment Committee Overview

    The Treatment Facilities committee coordinates the work of individual members and groups who are interested in carrying our message of recovery to alcoholics in treatment facilities, and to set up…

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  • Treasurer’s Role & Responsibilities

    The Treasurer receives and deposits all group contributions, pays all bills incurred for Area 33, maintains all financial records and ledgers, maintains current IRS and legal information for non-profit status,…

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  • Website Committee Report – February 2024

    The Web Committee is looking forward to Assembly’s approval of the Motion presented at 1/21/24 Area Assembly to move forward with insourcing Website from our hosting provider, and hard at…

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