District 21 Workshop & Movie – May 27
Workshop on sponsorship and a movie hosted by District 21. Movie will be the off-Broadway play Bill W. & Dr. Bob. Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00 … Read more
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Workshop on sponsorship and a movie hosted by District 21. Movie will be the off-Broadway play Bill W. & Dr. Bob. Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00 … Read more
A Big Book Step Study Retreat will be held August 18-20, 2017, at Camp Lazarus near Columbus. This is a co-ed weekend event for AA and Al-Anon Family Group Members … Read more
The June 4 Assembly agenda and minutes to be approved from March 12 Assembly are available on the Assembly web page. Please review them in advance.
Assembly Location
Riverview Conference Center
At the Christopher Inn
30 North Plaza Boulevard
Chillicothe, OH 45601
www.christopherhotels.com/christopher-inn/
To reserve a room for Saturday night at the discounted rate of $92 plus tax, call 740-774-6835 and refer to the group name: Area 53.
The CPC-PI Committee will meet this Sunday, May 7, at Maple Grove United Methodist Church starting at 2:00 pm. Attached are the minutes from the April 2nd meeting. April 2 … Read more
The information page about the area web site and web administrator has been updated with questions and answers. These might help interested candidates understand some of the duties and work involved as they consider standing for the open positions at the June 4 Area Assembly.
Types of questions include:
Candidates interested in these positions who have other questions should email Dan H., Area 53 Chairperson at chair(at)area53aa(dot)org.
The list of active groups in Area 53 has been updated as of April 29, 2017. You can search the 744 groups on the Groups & GSRS page. For each group, data includes the service number, group name, GSR name, alternate GSR name, mail contact name, meeting location and city, and the last date the group contacts were updated.
When you visit the page and enter “197” in the search box, you will see a list of groups in Area 53 that had contacts last updated in the 1970’s. There are over 100 groups in Area 53 that were last updated sometime before 2000 – over 17 years ago.
Each active district has a list of active groups on the district page. The list of districts and their meetings is on the Districts page. You can also find the list of active groups on the online contributions page.
Enjoy,
Nita S., Area 53 Registrar, Panel 67
Bill Y., Area 53 Acting Web Administrator
Area 53 will hold a special election at the June 4, 2017, Area Assembly meeting for Web Administrator and Alternate Web Administrator. The area committee is considering conducting an information and sharing session sometime in May. If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please visit the area website news and take a quick survey to help the committee plan.
Candidates interested in these positions who have questions should email Dan H., Area 53 Chairperson at chair(at)area53aa(dot)org.
District 22 is sponsoring a showing of the DVD, “When Love is Not Enough – The Lois Wilson Story.” This is based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Saturday, May 13 at
Hilliard United Methodist Church (Warehouse)
3691 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026
12 Noon, pizza provided. You are welcome to bring a salad or dessert.
1:00 PM showing of movie.
Babysitting will be provided.
Westerville Women’s Recovery Group Anniversary
Thursday, May 11th
Spring Road Church of Christ
5:30 – Fellowship
6:00 – Dinner, Door Prizes, and Sobriety Countdown
7:00 – Lead: Jill H
Spring Road Church of Christ
74 South Spring Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Men and Families Are Cordially Invited To Attend
This Is A Potluck Event – Please Bring A Side Dish Or Dessert To Share
Babysitting Provided and Handicap Accessible