Area 53 News

Welcome to Panel 67 (2017-18) Area 53 Officers

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On September 11, 2016, the Area 53 Assembly elected the following trusted servants for Panel 67 for the period Jan 2017 through Dec 2018: Frank G., Area 53 Delegate; Stephen S., Alternate Delegate; Dan H., Area 53 Chairperson; Ed A., Alternate Chairperson; Donna K., Area 53 Treasurer; Sandy D., Alternate Treasurer; Matt P., Area 53 Recording Secretary; Kalen C., Alternate Recording Secretary; Nita S., Area 53 Registrar; and Marcie D., Alternate Registrar.

GSR School in Athens

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Districts 15 (Athens) and 16 (Marietta) are hosting a GSR School on Nov 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2 S Court Street, Athens Ohio. The purpose of the GSR School is to help new GSRs become comfortable and effective in service to their home group. This workshop is open to all interested members of AA. Workbooks and other materials will be available. Avalanche Pizza, snacks and beverages are included. Presented by: Greg S., Portsmouth and Bill Y., Columbus.

GSR School in Athens flier

Third Legacy Procedure

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AA’s Third Legacy Procedure is a special type of electoral procedure, used primarily for the election of delegates and regional and at-large trustees. It is considered to be unique to AA, and at first glance, appears to introduce a strong element of chance into a matter that should depend solely on the judgement of the majority. (AA Service Manual, 2015-2016 Edition, page S21)

Area 53 Panel 65 Officers

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With the Panel 67 elections coming up next Sunday (September 11), it is good to know those who have been your trusted servants for for the past 20 months as members of Panel 65. Be sure to show up, consider standing for an area office, and voting. Those eligible to vote at area assemblies include: GSRs , DCMs, the DCMC, Standing Committee Chairs, Area Officers and their Alternates, and Past Delegates. Alternates may vote in place of an absent GSR, DCM, DCMC, or Standing Committee Chair.

These people were elected in September 2014:

Kristi H., Delegate (); Frank G., Alternate Delegate; Peggy A., Chair (); Dan H., Alternate Chair; Dan S., Treasurer (); Sandy D., Alternate Treasurer; Barbi S., Secretary (); Matt P., Alternate Secretary; Ed A., Registrar (); Nita S., Alternate Registrar.

CFC to Host Volunteer Training

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Of the 16 Ohio prisons in our service area, six do not have regular participation from outside AA members.

The Area 53 Correctional Facilities Committee (CFC) is working to minimize the obstacles to carrying the message inside Ohio prisons by hosting a convenient Saturday training for AA members willing to attend AA meetings behind the walls. The training will be held Saturday, September 24th, 10am at the COGF meeting room, 645 West Broad St. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ORDC) staff will conduct the training. This training is for new volunteers. If you are already approved to attend meetings within ORDC facilities you do not need to attend, although you are welcome if you want to review policies or have questions. The ORDC requires that volunteers complete 3-4 hour training course before going in. Usually, this is done one-on-one with Recovery Services staff when new AA volunteers ask. However, scheduling can sometimes be difficult for those who work. We hope to assist AA members in meeting these requirements by offering volunteer training on Saturday at a central location. A flyer is attached to this news article.

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