Committees

dist13@area36.org

• Reach out to the communities that experience barriers to receiving the A.A. message due to language differences, physical limitations, cultural differences, etc.;
• Communicate with the public and appropriate agencies to inform them about A.A. accessibility; and
• Provide resources and guidance to A.A. groups so that they can accommodate all A.A. members.

dist13@area36.org 

• Seek out and organize archival information within the District;
• Create portable archives exhibits to display at local A.A. events; and
• Ask groups to complete Group History forms to capture local A.A. history.

cpcdistrict13mn@gmail.com

• Establish better communication with professionals working with alcoholics;
• Find simple, effective ways of cooperating without affiliating; and
• Explain clearly what A.A. does and doesn’t do.

corrections.district13@gmail.com

• Contact Correctional Facilities within the District to inform them about 12 step work;
• Facilitate in getting A.A. groups involved with these facilities by either bringing meetings into the facility or by sponsorship of persons in custody;
• Stay in communication with both the Correctional Facilities and A.A. groups to assist in ongoing support.

dist13@area36.org

• Introduce and distribute the A.A. Grapevine & La Viña;
• Inform members, through displays and other suitable methods, about all available Grapevine publications, audio-visual materials, and other special items; and
• Keep the A.A. fellowship informed of ongoing Grapevine activities.

dist13@area36.org 

• Visit the A.A. groups in the District to provide information about the District and General Service structure, and to invite greater participation at the District and Area events.

dist13@area36.org 

• Become familiar with A.A. literature;
• Provide displays, supplies of A.A. catalogs and order forms; and
• Consider proposed additions to and changes in Conference-approved literature and audiovisual material.

dist13@area36.org 

• Give presentations about A.A. to schools and organizations;
• Provide information for local community events and to health care facilities, churches, libraries, and police stations; and
• Ensure local media have accurate information about A.A. through PSAs, anonymity-protected interviews and press kits.

dist13@area36.org 

• Connect with all new GSR’s and give them the District GSR orientation packet;
• Update Area 36 about new A.A. groups, GSR’s, and Committee Chairs; and
• Make sure all A.A. groups are registered with GSO and if not, let them know the advantages of registering.

 district13technology@gmail.com 

• Responsible for the District’s website and ensuring the information on the pages is kept current.

treatmentchairdist13@gmail.com 

• Bring the A.A. message of hope for recovery to alcoholics in a variety of treatment settings;
• Demonstrate to administrators and staff “how it works;” and
• Provide information about A.A., as well as literature and guidelines for setting up A.A. meetings in treatment facilities and outpatient settings.