Area 53 News

DCM and Area Committee Meetings Jan 8th

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Quarterly meeting of the DCM Committee for Area 53 DCMs and other interested AAs meets on January 8, 2017, in the morning at 10:30am before the Area Committee meeting at 1pm.

Quarterly meeting of the Area Committee for officers, committee chairs and DCM’s meets on January 8, 2017. Committee meets to plan for the quarterly assembly and discuss the business of the area. Open to all interested AA’s. Meets at 1 pm following the DCM Committee meeting at 10:30 am.

Location: COGF Meeting Room 645 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215

Blue People

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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

Area Committee Highlights – December 2016

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Below are highlights reported by Area 53 committees at the December assembly. To learn more about area standing committees, visit the area committees directory.

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.

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New Area Position – Guideline Change Proposed

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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

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.

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