Cooperation with the Professional Community/ Public Information Committee
About
The mission of the Area 53 Cooperation with the Professional Community/Public Information Committee (CPC-PI) is to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to the alcoholic who still suffers. How do we do this? By informing both the general public and professionals who frequently encounter active alcoholics about the AA program, and how we used it to stop drinking.
Many people struggling with alcoholism, their loved ones, and the professionals they encounter, still do not know about AA, or have misconceptions about how it works. Unless we inform the public, many still-suffering alcoholics may never find the path to sobriety we offer. Our committee helps bridge this gap through a variety of informational resources and educational activities.
For the Member of AA
Another mission of the CPC-PI Committee is to educate the current AA fellowship about this vital service work and how they can get involved. Service is vital to maintaining our own sobriety. As our literature says: we have to give it away to keep it, and we all possess unique talents to help carry the message! Examples of committee activities include:
- Distributing AA literature to local libraries, hospitals, police stations, etc.
- Staffing an informational booth at a local health fair or professional conference.
- Speaking to a community or professional group about what AA is and what it is not.
- Speaking at an AA event about the nature of CPC-PI service.
If this sounds like a way for you to freely give back what has been given to you, please click the link below and complete the form to contact a member of our committee!
Are you willing to help the CPC-PI Committee educate the public and professionals about AA?
For the Professional
- Professionals who work with alcoholics share a common purpose with Alcoholics Anonymous: to help the alcoholic stop drinking and lead a healthy, productive life.
- AA is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of people from all walks of life who meet together to achieve and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. In keeping with our Traditions, AA does not affiliate with other entities or organizations, but we will cooperate with anyone to help the still suffering alcoholic find recovery.
- Are you interested in learning more about AA and how it can benefit those your organization serves? Please click the link below and complete the form; a member of our committee will contact you within a few business days!
Are you a professional who would like to learn more about AA?
Contact our committee to learn about the resources we can provide to your organization.
Contacts
CHAIRPERSON
Jennifer R
TREASURER
Rob M.
The January meeting for Area 53 CPC-PI Committee will be ZOOM ONLY. All Columbus Public libraries are closed Jan 18 for the MLK holiday.
Meeting Location
Committee Meetings
The CPC-PI Committee meets on Zoom, the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3 PM - 4:30 PM.
The committee meets at:
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Meeting ID: 821 1970 9417
Passcode: Area53
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Helpful Links
SAMPLE LETTERS TO PROFESSIONALS
Examples of letters to those in the professional community are found in the CPC Workbook.
Physicians and Healthcare Professionals | pages 26-28
Clergy | pages 29-30
Corrections, Probation, and Parole Professionals | pages 32-33