The AA National Convention is being held in Cairns this year from the 7-10th of July.
You can check out the website and register here -> http://www.aanatcon2017.com.au/
The AA National Convention is being held in Cairns this year from the 7-10th of July.
You can check out the website and register here -> http://www.aanatcon2017.com.au/
As discussed and demonstrated by Matt S at the recent Area E Forum, the first topic has been submitted by Area E for the 2016 Conference. The General Service Process Map is a visual aid designed to make the task of communicating our service structure in Australia much easier.
You can read a copy of the topic submission here
A pdf version of the Process Map can be downloaded here. (It is suggested that all members print this out and take it to your next group conscience. )
A power point version of the Process Map can be downloaded here.
And a small video showing the Process Map in action can be downloaded here.
And here you can see Matt’s wonderful map in all its glory.
Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee
Minutes of Meeting: Thursday, 2nd June 2016 @ 7:30 PM
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Chair: John B (Seaforth Tue PM)
Present:
Michael S (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – GL)
Anna (Dee Why Thu PM)
Rosemary (RtR North Syd Tue PM – Area Secretary)
Garry T (Gordon Mon PM – GSR)
David P (Chatswood Sun – GSR)
Rowena R (Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast – GSR)
Apologies:
Not Present:
Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Allan H (Galston Fri & Sun PM)
Ben (Epping Mon PM & Thu PM – GSR)
BJ (Mosman Mon PM – GSR)
John R (Narrabeen Thu AM – GSR)
Lachlan B (Royal North Shore Thu PM – Area Webmaster)
John G (have asked for home group details – PI)
Christopher (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM – GSR)
Peter (North Sydney Mon PM – Area Treasurer)
Meeting Opened: 07:30pm
12 Traditions Read By: Rowena R
Previous Minutes: Accepted
Action Items:
Action Item | Description | Owner | Due | Status |
20160504.2 | Undertake an initiative to take an inventory of Area E | John B | 20160831 | In Progress |
20160405.1 | Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling. | Lachlan B | 20160504
20160602 20160701 |
In Progress |
20160405.5 | Topics for Conference – Guidance material of how to compose and submit a topic to be put on the website | Andrew I | 20160504
20160602 20160701 |
In Progress |
20160405.6 | Area D Sept Forum: Determine a session and panel our area can hold at the forum.
· Anna S to contact John R and then Area D to determine if presenting the Concepts at the forum will fit with their forum theme and agenda. · If the answer to the above question is “yes” Anna S to present some draft slides at the next Area E meeting. |
Anna S | 20160504
20160602 20160701 |
In Progress |
20160405.7 | Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting.
Discussion included: · Groups are organised with office bearers and structure. · Reference to Tradition Three (The Long Form) “.. Any two or three alcoholics gathered together for sobriety may call themselves an AA group, provided that, as a group, they have no other affiliation.”
|
Garry T | 20160504
20160602 20160701 |
In Progress |
20160405.8 | Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings | John G | 20160504
20160602 20160701 |
In Progress |
20160307.3 | Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear. | Peter | 20160405
20160504 20160602 |
In Progress |
20160307.4 | Andrew, Rowena, John G to review the GSR flyer with the view of possibly making it more appealing. Currently there is thought that the flyer is great but does have a few too many words hence turning people off reading it | Andrew I, Rowena R,
John R |
20160405
20160504 20160602 20160701 |
In Progress |
20160504.1 | Area Assembly flyer to be added to the website and sent to Area members. | Lachlan B | 20160528 | Completed |
20160504.3 | Propose people who are part of committees to use their full name:
· Motion: Not Carried · Suggest it is up to the individual’s discretion. · Discussion included: o Use of surnames would assist in improving communications o Tradition Eleven o Importance of anonymity o Suggestions in Big Book to use initials of surnames o Use AA names by which members are referred to” |
Garry | 20160602 | Completed |
20160405.9 | Organise an assembly for 28th May to discuss topics for conference. Michael and Rosemary volunteered to assist with catering. | Anna, John, Andrew | 20160504
20160528 |
Completed |
Chairman’s Report: Andrew I (Not present)
A report was not tabled.
PI Report: John G (Not present)
A report was not tabled.
Treasurer’s Report: Peter (Not present)
A report was not tabled.
Delegate’s Report: John B
John B outlined there were no additional activities to report.
Alternate Delegate Report: Anna S
Following on from the recently held Area E Assembly where the 1st part of the Concepts Interactive Session was presented, the 2nd part is tentatively being planned for the August Assembly.
Group Liaison Report: Michael S
Michael S outlined there were no additional activities to report.
Web Master Report: Lachlan B (Not present)
A report was not tabled.
GSR Reports:
General Business:
NEXT MEETING: Friday 1st July at 07:30
Link to a pdf version of the flyer which you can print out and put up in your AA noticeboards and at meetings is here -> Area E Forum Flyer.
AA members and groups in Australia have an opportunity to put forward suggestions, known as Topics, to be considered for inclusion on the agenda of the Australian General Service Conference being held in Sydney in November 2016. The theme of the conference being : A Design for Living.
The Topic Form provides guidance for the development and formatting of a suggestion as a Topic. Whilst Topic Forms may be submitted to the National Office, Area E is holding an Area Assembly on 28 May. This will provide an opportunity for proposed Topics to be discussed by representatives of all the groups and may include suggestions for fine tuning a Topic for submission.
Members and groups who wish to have their Topic discussed at the Area E Assembly are requested to fill in the Topic Form and e-mail a copy to the Area E Secretary – secretary@areaeeraa.info – prior to 27 May.
In Service.
John B
Area E Delegate.
Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee
Minutes of Meeting: Tuesday, 5th April 2016 @ 7:30 PM
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Chair: Andrew I (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Present:
Michael (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Christopher (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
John (Seaforth Tue PM)
John R (Narrabeen Thu AM)
John G
Anna (Dee Why Thu PM)
Rosemary (RtR North Syd Tue PM)
Rowena (Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast)
Garry (Gordon Mon PM)
Mike (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Darren (RtR Kirribilli Fri PM)
Ben (Epping Mon PM & Thu PM)
BJ (Mosman Mon PM)
Apologies:
Lachlan B (Royal North Shore Thu PM)
Peter (North Sydney Mon PM)
Meeting Opened: 07:30pm
12 Traditions Read By: Garry (Gordon Mon PM)
Previous Minutes: Accepted
Action Item | Description | Owner | Due | Status |
20160405.1 | Looking at integrating articles with mail chimp to eliminate the double handling. | Lachlan B | 20160504 | New |
20160405.2 | Setup email addresses for all position holders and update mailchimp configuration. | Lachlan B | 20160504 | New |
20160405.3 | Area Survey to put added to the website | Andrew | 20160415 | New |
20160405.4 | Area Committee Members to complete Area Survey which should be on the website. | ALL | 20160420 | New |
20160405.5 | Topics for Conference – Guidance material of how to compose and submit a topic to be put on the website | Andrew | 20160504 | New |
20160405.6 | Area D Sept Forum: Determine a session and panel our area can hold at the forum. | Anna | 20160504 | New |
20160405.7 | Create a guideline and add it to the website outlining the difference between a group and a meeting | Garry | 20160504 | New |
20160405.8 | Create a guideline and add to the website outlining the policy on Dogs at Meetings | John R | 20160504 | New |
20160405.9 | Organise an assembly for 28th May to discuss topics for conference | Anna, John, Andrew | 20160504 | New |
20160307.3 | Peter to talk to GSO to determine the amount the Area has donated as it is currently not clear. | Peter | 20160405
20160504 |
In Progress |
20160307.4 | Andrew, Rowena, John (Narrabeen) to review the GSR flyer with the view of possibly making it more appealing. Currently there is thought that the flyer is great but does have a few too many words hence turning people off reading it | Andrew, Rowena,
John (Narrabeen) |
20160405
20160504 |
In Progress |
20160307.5 | Andrew to outline all Area E meeting dates so it is clear for everyone. | Andrew | 20160405 | Completed |
20160307.6 | Andrew to check with the office that the Area E meeting dates don’t conflict with any office meetings. | Andrew | 20160405 | Completed |
20160307.1 | John to send current material involving the movie screenings to Rosemary. | John (Seaforth) | 20160405 | Completed |
20160307.2 | Peter to donate $1000 to the Fiji Convention. | Peter | 20160405 | Completed |
Chairman’s Report: Andrew
High on his agenda are the 3 Area Forums to be held this year and what we are going to do for each of them.
PI Report: Position Vacant
A report was not tabled.
Treasurer’s Report: Peter (Not present – sent apology)
A report was not tabled.
Delegate’s Report: John
Alternate Delegate Report: Anna
A report was not tabled.
Group Liaison Report: Michael
There wasn’t anything to report hence a report was not tabled.
Web Master Report: Lachlan B
GSR Reports:
General Business:
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 04th May at 07:30
Alcoholics Anonymous Area E Committee
Minutes of Meeting: Monday, 7th March 2016 @ 7:30 PM
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Chair: Andrew I (RtR)
Present:
Michael (RtR)
John (Seaforth Tue PM)
Peter (North Sydney Mon PM)
John (Narrabeen Thu AM)
Lachlan B (Royal North Short Thu PM)
Anna (Dee Why Thu PM)
Hayden (RtR)
Rosemary (RtR)
Rowena (Seaforth Tue PM & Dee Why B’fast)
Apologies: Nil
Meeting Opened: 07:30pm
12 Traditions Read By: Peter
Previous Minutes: Not tabled as still to be produced.
Chairman’s Report: Andrew
Andrew very honoured to be in the role.
PI Report: Position Vacant
A report was not tabled.
Treasurer’s Report: Peter
Delegate’s Report: John
Alternate Delegate Report: Anna
A report was not tabled.
Group Liaison Report: Michael
Web Master Report: Lachlan B
GSR Reports:
Reports were not tabled.
General Business:
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 5th April at 07:30
Alcoholics Anonymous
Area E Committee
Minutes of Meeting
Held: Monday, 4th January 2015 @ 7:30 PM
_________________________________ Chair – Steve CPresent:Sam – Cremorne 6pm FridayJohn – Thurs AM NarrabeenGarry – Gordon mon NightRowena – Tues PM Seaforth, Dee Why B’fastAnna – 7pm Thurs Dee WhyJohn Seaforth Tues PMMichael – Fri KirribilliSteve Fri KirribilliAndrew Fri KirribilliApologies:LachlanJessicaPeterBenOpened at 7:30pm12 Traditions read by GarryPrevious MinutesMoved: JohnSeconded: StevePI Report (John):Pharmacies– material distributed
- Garry has collected for Gordon
- email, ben has spoken with pharmacies, requested electrinic data
- dave dee why, following up 10 pharmacies he’s spoken to
- (Gordon) had GC, pursuing chemists
- advertising through Val Morgan, spoke to GSO, obtained contact with Val Morgan
- have drop box email of new ads
- Area G is currently doing movie advertising, discount rate available
- Chinese lantern in Oct 2016, contacted person, said area E will do stand at this function, contact asked us to finalise booking attendance is 50% cantonese and 50% mandarin speakers; limited AA resources in Chinese languages, BB and 44 q’s. Sandra from Chatswood said there might be a Chinese speaking member. Sam may have a Chinese speaker that can attend.
Chairmans Report (Steve)
- Fiji fundraising, charitable rate not available at Curl Curl Community Centre; funds required during Feb so March fundraiser has been cancelled in lieu of donations at meetings. Some members have been approached by Steve to read Fiji letter at end of meeting attended and receive donations. Also bank details available for members to contribute at a later time. Rowena feels letter is too long and needs to be paraphrased. Steve will produce paraphrased version of letter. Sam feels letter doesn’t paint the Church in a good light, if paraphrased Steve will leave this out
Treasurers report (Peter)
- accounts at 4 Jan, only activity payment of 1st quarter levy of $670 of annual conference and $132 for printing costs of assembly; balance $5461.18
Delegates Report (Lachlan)
- Timeliness of Fiji donations,
- Start advertising AGM,
- Do we have December minutes
Group liaison (Michael)
- went to meetings and presented GSR pamphlet, well received by groups
- lamination of pamphlet decided upon with preamble on reverse side
GSR Reports:Sam – Cremorne 6pm Friday
- had GC
- interested in Fiji Donations
- down to 6 members
- Large meeting recently due to holidays
- 30 members usual
John – Thurs AM Narrabeen
- Tramshed under renovations, relocated to Long Reef Community Centre
Garry – Gordon Monday night
- All is well
Rowena – Seaforth
- no GC since last time
- healthy attendance since word of rehab buses has got out
- 20-30 member per night
- Terry treasure keeps regular donation and keeps literature in hand
Rowena – Dee Why, Curl Curl B’fast Group
- more structure now in group conscience
- healthy balance
- GC needed to decide where surplus funds to go, possibly Fiji
- Harmonious group
Anna – 6pm Dee why
- 6 members
- self supporting
- service centrelink with pamphlets
- increased from 3 types to 5 types, 15 pamphlets taken, hence there is interest
Andrew – RTR Friday
- All is well
General Business:John – program for Fiji has been released, link now from aa.org.au, will we accept proxy votes for Area E AGM; proxy via alternate GSR available, Reminder that Office manager position available.Steve – Area E positions for the next 2 years Drew interested in Chairman, Proxy vote from Rowena as she can’t attend; Nominated John B for delegate, Treasurer Peter G, Jess for secretary, Michael will stay as group liaison, now required – PI office, Alternate delegate.John R – for Area E AGM, only GSR’s can vote or via proxy GSRSteve – Next meeting Sat 6th Feb at Midday for AGM
Unless you have been hibernating in a cave you would be aware that the AA Australasian Convention this year is being held in the lovely Suva, Fiji!
There is still time to register! You can check out the details on the website – http://aanatcon.org.au/
Its understandable that not everyone can travel all the way to Fiji this year so we are asking Groups to make a donation to support the cost of running the event and sponsoring local Fijian’s to attend.
Fiji has only 2 meetings a week with a population of almost 1 million people. There is a growing Alcohol problem in the community and AA desperately needs support to grow and spread the message to more suffering Fijian’s.
Time is running out so If you or your group can contribute please make a donation using the bank details below. All donations need to be in by the end of February to be effective.
Please make your donations to:
Bank Details
Mark your calendars! – The next Area E meeting will be held on Monday, March the 7th @ 7:30pm in the NSCSO Kuringai Community Centre, Cnr Rosedale Ave & Porters Lane, St. Ives. We encourage all GSR’s or people interested in service to come along.