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“I believe in Alcoholics Anonymous, the most important service, is passing forward the message of hope and recovery by the twelve steps of AA. Bill writes carrying the message to the next sufferer, is the very lifeblood of our AA adventure, without this vital activity, we would soon become anemic; we would literally wither and die. This does cost the twelve stepper some time and expense. The summary of the eighth tradition states that twelve step work is never paid for. Our book states that we must give it away to keep it. We know we must help other alcoholics to remain sober, that motive became secondary. It was transcended by the happiness they found in giving themselves to others. Then we receive the gift and understanding of, love our neighbor as ourselves.”
Message from Frank G., Alternate Delegate, Area 53 Panel 65
Area 53 Assembly on December 11, 2016
Greetings!
The CPC=PI committee will gather as usual the first Sunday of January 2017. This will be an informal planning meeting to pass over the information to the new trusted servants, and to thank the outgoing panel for their service.
There is still an opening for a committee chairperson. The business card coordinator has resigned her position. Tom B., outgoing co-chair, is once again filling requests for informational meetings at Briggs High School and The Ohio State University. Requests come through many sources: the website, the area directory, COGF, as well as GSO.
Here’s to a grand and glorious 2017, filled with possibilities, steadfastness, and the promises of the program.
The following article appeared in the Box 459 Newsletter (Winter 2016).
A gathering of folks, silhouetted. In blue. A gathering of people, all sorts of people, that look just like us.
This graphic image is affectionately known as the “Blue People.” Originated in January 2006, the simple graphic has come to be regarded as a heartwarming representation of the inclusiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous, a powerful and much-adored depiction of our membership. A graphic image that has also come to be synonymous with G.S.O.’s A.A. website, aa.org.
The General Service Office receives many requests like the following: “Can we use the ‘blue people’ graphic from the home page of www.aa.org on our local A.A. website, or on stationery, business cards, banners, or other items?”
The “blue people” graphic is a copyrighted design and trademark of A.A.W.S., Inc., with all rights reserved for use exclusively by the A.A.W.S. Board, AA Grapevine Board, the General Service Board of U.S./Canada, and the General Service Office of U.S./Canada.
A.A. World Services, Inc., Board of Directors, June 17, 2016
Last Updated on January 30, 2019 by Area 53 Web TeamBox 4-5-9 Winter 2016 Issue is available online at aa.org. Box 4-5-9 is a quarterly … Read more
Here are highlights reported by Area 53 committees at the December assembly:
Correctional Facilities Committee – Paul H.
- On line requests for literature now work with any browser or email (www.area53cfc.org).
- We still need a Recording Secretary for Panel 67.
- Liz M. will stay on as alternate chairperson until a replacement is found.
- If you attended the DRC volunteer workshop in September, call the volunteer coordinator at the institution that you applied for to see if your application was approved.
- The first ever national corrections conference will be held in St. Louis November 10-12, 2017.
- The annual CFC workshop will be held on April 22nd or 29th at Maple Grove Church.
- $8500 was approved for literature purchases for the next quarter.
Grapevine Committee – Larry B.
- Beginning in July of 2016 we began holding our meetings on a quarterly basis. Meetings are still on the second Saturday in Jan., Apr., July, and Oct.
- The attendance averages between 3 to 6.
- The treasury stands at $284.95
- As I have held the chairman position for two years, it is my sincere hope that someone with greater leadership skills will be willing to take the reins of the Grapevine committee come January 2017. I suggest this in the interest of the Spirit of Rotation.
Mini-Conference – Stephen S.
- Registration is now open for the Mini-Conference at Salt Fork State Lodge on March 10-12, 2017. On-line registration is also available at area53aa.org
- Registration is $23. Scholarships will be available. A meal plan is available that includes dinner on Friday and Saturday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Prices are on the registration form. Alternatively, our Hospitality Room will be open for all meals at no cost.
- There is a phone number on the Registration Form to call for room reservations before February 9. Lodge rooms are $95. On the registration form, there is a check box if you want to consider sharing your room as a way of saving money. Another cost saving alternative is to rent a cabin that sleeps up to six for $141. The cabins have a full kitchen.
- There will be workshops on Friday afternoon from 4 to 5.
- The Area 53 Special Needs/Accessibility Committee has offered to provide child care while the meetings are in session. The Mini-Conference Committee is working with them to see if it is feasible.
- The Committee meets on the first Monday of the month in Gahanna. We also will need volunteers to help us at the Mini-Conference itself. If you are interested in this service opportunity, see one of the Committee members. Please raise you hand committee members.
The 2017 Ohio State Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be in Columbus Ohio on July 28-30, 2017. Copies of the flyer handed out at the Area 53 December assembly had the wrong dates (it is not July 21-23!).
The corrected mail-in registration flyer is available. Please share it with all AA members and other friends of AA.
At the Area 53 December assembly, a guideline change was discussed and a motion was made as stated below. This motion was tabled by the assembly so groups can discuss it between now and the March assembly. At the assembly’s discretion at the next assembly, this tabled motion can be opened again for continued discussion and voting.
Background
The addition of this officer to the Area Committee will facilitate greater accountability, matched with greater authority, to manage the current and future digital needs of the Area. This officer, as with all other Area Officers, will be directly responsible to the Area Assembly.
Motion: That the Area 53 Guidelines be amended:
1) Remove Item 2e from Article IX-Standing Committee Areas of Activity
2) Add to Article V-Area Assembly Officers
Last Updated on August 3, 2020 by Area 53 Web Team A report by the Website Ad-Hoc Committee is available online at committee web page. … Read more
Last Updated on January 30, 2019 by Area 53 Web Team The Area 53 Treasurers Report is available online and will be reviewed at the … Read more
Last Updated on January 30, 2019 by Area 53 Web Team Attached is the Area 53 proposed budget for 2017 that has been updated since … Read more