Who Can Use Google Workspace?
- Past Delegates
- Area Officers and Alternates
- Standing Committees
- DCM’s
- DCMC & Alt. DCMC
Are you ready to unlock a more collaborative and efficient way to carry the message? Area 53 General Service uses Google Workspace (which includes tools like Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet) to help our committees, districts, and trusted servants streamline tasks, share information easily, and connect from anywhere.
If you're still relying on older methods or haven't fully explored the power of this suite, now is the perfect time to make the switch! Using these tools will help us manage our vital service work more effectively across the Area.
Why Use Google Workspace for Area 53 Service?
- Real-Time Collaboration on Documents: Say goodbye to version control confusion! Work together on Area Minutes, Committee Reports, and Event Agendas simultaneously with instant changes and feedback in Google Docs and Sheets.
- Secure & Centralized File Storage: All your important service files are stored securely in the cloud via Google Drive, meaning you can access them from any device, anytime, with your Area 53 account. No more worrying about files on a single computer!
- Seamless Communication & Scheduling: Schedule Committee Meetings or District Zooms with ease in Google Calendar, jump into high-quality video calls with Google Meet, and stay connected via Google Chat.
- Simplicity and Consistency: All the applications are designed to work together, making your service workflow smoother and more consistent—from sending an email to drafting a proposal.
Ready to Learn? Essential Resources to Get Started
We know service work takes dedication, and adopting new tools can take a little time. To help you master the basics and discover powerful tips, here are a few excellent starting points:
- Google Workspace Learning Center: This comprehensive hub offers guides, cheat sheets, and videos for every application (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.). It's the best place to start!
- Tips for Specific Tasks: Want to focus on a particular tool? Find tutorials for each product, like how to share a Drive folder or how to use Google Forms for a survey:
Need Help? Contact Your Tech Support Team
If you encounter a technical issue, have a question about how to use a specific feature, or need help logging in to contact@area53aa.org account, your dedicated support team is here for you.
How to Get in Touch:
- Email the Area 53 Communications Services Committee: ;
- Contact Your Communications Services Committee Chair: They may have immediate answers or can direct your question to the right resource. https://area53aa.org/home/communications/
- The Area 53 Website: https://area53aa.org
Embrace these tools today and help Area 53 be even more effective in carrying the message!
Area 53 Email Cheat Sheet
Did you know that we have forwarders set up for you to contact specific members of Area 53 by typing one email address:
Do you want to email the Entire Panel?
This will email Past Delegates, Area Officers, Standing Committees, DCM’s and the DCMC.
Other helpful email forwarders:
- – this includes the Delegate and Alt. Delegate
- – past Delegates
- – DCM’s and DCMC
- – Standing Committee Chairs
We also now have GSR’s in the mix. You can email the GSR’s who have opted in for email here…