Welcome to Panel 69 of the General Service Conference. And welcome to the first “Delegate News” posting on the Area’s redesigned website. My name is Stephen S., and I will … Read more
District 7 – Coming Out of the Dark! Doors open at 8 AM. Speakers start at 9 AM: Chris C – Coshocton, OH; Frank G. – Columbus, OH; and Larry … Read more
WHERE: First United Methodist Church WHEN: 1-5 PM District 16 of AA (Athens) will be presenting a Funshop on Stinkin’ Thinkin’ where techniques on how to deodorize your thought … Read more
The General Service Representatives (GSRs) of Districts 8 & 9 are sponsoring a “Being of Service” Workshop Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 1 PM – 3 PM at the 1st … Read more
From noon on December 31st, 2018 through noon on January 1st, 2019, District 26 & District 28 came together to host an incredible Alkathon! Groups from both districts had a … Read more
The next Area 53 Assembly is December 9, 2018 at Holiday Inn in Hilliard Ohio. Registrations starts at 9:30am. Visit the website for location details and materials to read in … Read more
At the Area 53 Assembly on September 9, the following people were elected as Area officiers:
Stephen S., Delegate
Donna K., Alternate Delegate
Ed A., Area Chairperson
Nita S., Alternate Chairperson
Diann N., Treasurer
Tom D., Alternate Treasurer
Martha C., Secretary
Bruce W., Alternate Secretary
James C., Registrar
Joe M., Alternate Registrar
Ann B., Web Administrator
Dan S., Alternate Web Admin
Over the next month, contact information for these new trusted servants will be published on the contact card and their email addresses will be created.
The next Area 53 Assembly is September 9, 2018 at Holiday Inn in Hilliard Ohio. Registrations starts at 9:00am. Visit the website for location details and materials to read in … Read more
Individual AA members and AA groups may make a contribution to benefit Area 53 General Service online or by mail (Area 53 General Service, P. O. Box 2131, Columbus, Ohio 43216). Contribution by individuals are limited to $3,000 per year; there is no limit on contributions from AA groups or AA affiliated organizations. Area 53 does not accept contributions from non-AA groups of any kind or from individuals who are not members of AA.
To make a secure online contribution to Area 53 General Service, click here to visit the Contributions page on the area website. Online contributions can be made with a major credit card or e-check through PayPal secure payment processing. You do not require a PayPal account to make an online contribution. The online contribution page has a quick lookup table to find the Group Service Number for the 709 active groups in Area 53.
If you have questions about contributions, contact the Area 53 Treasurer by email treasurer[at]area53aa[dot]org or at any area assembly.
More Resources at AA.org – click to read or download and print
Self Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix (pamphlet F-3)
AA Group Treasurer: Roles & Responsibilities (pamphlet F-96)
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