Service in Area 09
Area committees
Every committee has one simple job: helping the alcoholic who still suffers find A.A. Every one of them needs servants — and every one of them started with somebody raising a hand.
Standing committees
The Assembly's standing committees. Their chairs vote at the Area Service Committee and the Assembly, and each committee writes its own guidelines, reviewed by GAP and approved by the Assembly.
Accessibilities
So that no barrier keeps an alcoholic from the A.A. message.
- Bob K. · English
- Open seat · Spanish
Every 2nd Thursday · 7:00–8:00 PM
Archives
Collecting, preserving and sharing the history of A.A. in our Area.
- Todd W. · English
Every 3rd Saturday · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Communications
The Area newsletter, and every Area document in English and Spanish.
- Open seat · English
- Maria P. · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Convention Liaison
Brings General Service to conventions, round-ups and workshops.
- Cyndi B. · English
- Open seat · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Cooperation with the Elder Community
Carrying the message to the older alcoholic.
- Lisa Marie P. · English
- Jose F. · Spanish
Every 4th Thursday · 10:15–11:45 AM
Cooperation with the Professional Community
Telling professionals what A.A. is — and what it is not.
- Louis T. · English
- Dario D. · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Corrections
Carrying the message behind the walls — and meeting people at the gate.
- Erika D. · English
- Open seat · Spanish
Every 1st Monday · 7:00–8:30 PM · also at the Area meeting
Finance
The Area budget, quarterly reports and our Seventh Tradition.
- Alan D. · English
Monthly, as the committee sets it; budget work each September
Grapevine / La Viña
Our meetings in print — in English and in Spanish.
- Jennifer J. · English
- Ursula F. · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Guidelines & Policies
Helping the Area reach substantial unanimity — one motion at a time.
- Spencer D. · English
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Literature
Let literature carry the message, too.
- Dean C. · English
- Abel · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Public Information
Accurate information about A.A. for the public — with anonymity protected.
- Open seat · English
- Open seat · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Registration
Keeping group and GSR records current across every district.
- Teddi P. · English
- Leopoldo E. · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Remote Communities
Reaching alcoholics isolated by geography, language or culture.
- Tony P. · English
- Mauricio T. · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
Technology
The website, online meetings and the tools that let service happen.
- Teri M. · English
Every Friday · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Treatment Facilities
Carrying the message into treatment — and Bridging the Gap to A.A.
- Daisy F. · English
- Open seat · Spanish
Every 4th Thursday · 7:00–8:00 PM · also at the Area meeting
Young People in A.A.
A.A. works at any age — and young people do service too.
- Marissa S. · English
- Name to be confirmed · Spanish
Every 1st & 3rd Sunday · 4:00–6:00 PM · also at the Area meeting
Service schools
The Area’s service schools train GSRs and DCMs — and anyone who wants to learn how general service works. In the Area guidelines they are standing committees too.
DCM School
Training and shared experience for DCMs and DCMCs.
- Open seat · English
- Gildardo B. · Spanish
At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
GSR School
Where a new General Service Representative learns the job.
- Scott B. · English
- Alejandro G. · Spanish
Every Wednesday · 7:00–8:00 PM · also at the Area meeting
Coordinate committees
Autonomous committees that are part of the Area structure: Hospitals & Institutions and the intergroups and central offices. The Alternate Delegate is the Area's liaison.
Sub-committees & support
Positions appointed for the panel that make Area meetings work — sound and hospitality — and that serve the Spanish-speaking districts.
Area Sound
So that everyone can hear — and hear in their own language.
- Hugo N. · English
At every Area meeting
Hospitality / Coffee
Coffee and a welcome at every Area meeting.
- Hypatia L. · English
- Demetrio T. · Spanish
At every Area meeting
Hispanic Women's Committee
Hosts the annual Hispanic Women's Workshop.
- Claudia N. · Spanish
Annual Hispanic Women's Workshop
Inter-District Hispanic Chair
Connecting the Spanish-speaking districts of Area 09.
- Adrian G. · Spanish
Spanish inter-district meetings during the year
Special & ad hoc committees
Appointed by the Area Chair for one specific task, then dissolved.
Area service events
Workshops, forums and study sessions for everyone in the Area — most are hosted by a district on the Area rotation.
Monthly Service Study & Committee Sharing Session
Online every 3rd Thursday: a short service study, then committees and districts share.
Tara F. · Alternate Delegate
3rd Thursday, 6:00–7:30 PM · online
Pre-Conference Workshop & Mock Conference
Each spring, the groups of Area 09 tell the Delegate what they think about the Conference agenda.
Tara F. · Alternate Delegate
Each spring (March–April)
FORO
A bilingual summer forum on General Service topics, hosted by a different district each year.
Tara F. · Alternate Delegate
Each July
Servathon
A fall day of service on the Twelve Traditions and every part of A.A. service.
Tara F. · Alternate Delegate
Each November
Four-Area DCM Sharing Session
A yearly sharing day for DCMs and DCMCs of four neighboring areas.
Gildardo B. · DCM School Chair (Spanish)
Once a year, in summer
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Executive Committee
The Area officers
Seven officers elected by the Assembly for two years. Together they form the Executive Committee.
- DelegateDebra L. Area 09's voice at the General Service Conference.
- Alternate DelegateTara F. The Delegate's partner — and host of the Area's special service events.
- Area ChairEric G. Runs the Area meetings and looks after a healthy Area structure.
- SecretaryBrian S. Keeps the record of the Area and gets the word out.
- Treasurer – Accounts PayableVicki R. Pays the Area's approved expenses and keeps the books.
- Treasurer – Accounts ReceivableMartin J. Receives the Seventh Tradition contributions of groups and members.
- RegistrarCharles A. · to be confirmed Keeps group and GSR records current with G.S.O.
- Meet every trusted servant of the panel All trusted servants
Raise your hand
Want to serve on a committee?
No experience needed — every committee welcomes visitors and new members. This is how most people start.
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Come to a meeting
Most committees meet online or during the Area meeting on the 2nd Sunday. Just come and listen.
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Talk to the chair
Write to the committee's service address. Chairs are always glad to hear from someone new.
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Say yes
Take a small job, carry the message and grow into the work. Open seats are marked on every page.