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2010 State Convention Committee is active and seeking volunteers. Visit the convention page under WMAA Service for current and future information.

Corrections Correspondence Service
G.S.O. is seeking additional volunteers to write to correction facility inmates, male volunteers are especially needed. Here is a link to AAs information pamphlet. To contact CCS email: corrections@aa.org

Young People Project
The AA Videos for Young People Project is still accepting submissions.

The 2008 A.A. television P.S.A.
Public Service Announcement, “I Thought” was distributed to over 800 English, Spanish, and French television stations in November. Copies can be purchased by local Public Information chairs upon request. See the video, top of this page.

Area 34 Speakers List
The Area 34 Literature Committee is updating the speakers list. If you would like to volunteer your name to speak at meetings around the area complete the form and pass it on to the committee at the Area 34 Assembly meeting.

Detroit
Detroit has been chosen to host the 2020 International Convention.

Illustrated Pamphlets Available
The Area 34 Corrections Committee ordered illustrated pamphlets available for inmates who have trouble reading. See the committee at the next Area Assembly for availability.

Service Makes AA Tick
This is the new feature article for July 2008 on the WMAA website. Check it out on the Feature Article page.

2010 Delegates Past & Present Conference - Any Districts interested in hosting the 2010 ECR Delegates Past & Present Conference (2/12 - 14/2010) should consider getting bids together, now. Considerations for hosting this event can be found here.

Archives is accepting past event flyers!
Archives is looking for publications to complete the collection. Here's a list

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.

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Notice

June 2009 Area 34 Assembly

Sunday
June 21

District 1

Alano Club
4162 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville

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Agenda

All AA members, groups, GSRs and DCMs are encouraged to attend.
The Assembly is the AA General Service entity that serves and unifies AA in the western half of lower Michigan, the eastern end of the U.P. and from the
Indiana state line to Sault Saint Marie. The Assembly comes to order at 10:30am, potluck lunch at noon, and adjourns about 4:00pm.

Join us in fellowship and our efforts to fulfill AA's primary purpose; carry the AA message to those who haven't heard of our program of recovery from alcoholism.

The Assembly hears reports about what is happening in AA As a Whole from our Area Delegate, share our experience with group and district concerns, have resources to help groups with Public Information, working with Professionals, Corrections meetings, the AA Grapevine, AA literature, Special Needs and more.

Tradition Seven

"Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions."

At the General Service Conference in 2009, the Conference Finance Committee will be discussing input from A.A. Groups on the benefits and liabilities, both spiritual and practical, of fully funding the functional expenses of the General Service Office by the voluntary contributions of A.A. members and groups. For more information, or to participate the discussion, contact your group G.S.R., D.C.M., or the Area 34 Delegate.

Literature Price Adjustments

Experience, Strength & Hope anthology reduced for the holidays until December 31, 2008. Price increases for Grapevine books in January 2009, Grapevine magazine subscription price increase in June 2009, and AAWS book prices increasing in July 09. See the Literature Committee Page for more information.

59th General Service Conference April 26 - May 2

The theme of the 59^th General Service Conference, April 26 - May 2, 2009, is “Our Commitment to Carry A.A.’s Message - Enthusiasm and Gratitude in Action” and the Presentation/Discussion and Workshop topics will include:

Presentations

1. Humility and Sacrifice:

a) Setting an Example

b) Changing Our Perceptions

c) Anonymity - Sacrificing Our Egos

2. Enthusiasm and Gratitude

a) Hope and Purpose from Defeat and Despair

b) Happy, Joyous and Free

c) Enthusiasm - A Gift of Inventory

3. Spiritual Program in Action:

a) Maximum Service - Our Spiritual Benefit

b) Persistence - The Key to Progress

c) Living the Traditions

2009 Workshop Topics

“Language of the Heart - Keeping It Simple”

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Permission to reprint the AA Grapevine, Inc. copyrighted material on this website does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement of this organization.

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Announcements

See Event Calendar for more events and information.

11/13-15/2009
East Central Regional Forum
Radisson Plaza at Kalamazoo Center, Nov 13-15 2009.
Flyer/Info/Registration
Register Online

2/12-14/2010
ECR Conference of Delegates Past/Present
Radisson Plaza Kalamazoo Ctr. Flyer

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

Announce Your Event
If you would like help posting your event to the Area 34 website, send a message to wmaa34events@wmaa34.com We can also post your flyers. Flyers should be under 200k, and if you would like to provide a black and white version, users with dial up will find it easier to download your document.

For 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.