Standing committee
Literature
Let literature carry the message, too.
What this committee does
Since the Big Book was published in 1939, literature has carried the A.A. message alongside one alcoholic talking to another. The Literature Committee makes Conference-approved literature known and available across Area 09, encourages members to read it, and develops, translates and publishes the Area’s own literature in English and Spanish.
- Type
- Standing committee
- When we meet
- At the Area meeting break-out (2nd Sunday)
- Who serves
Dean C. · English
Abel · Spanish
- Area committee guidelines
- Approved March 15, 2021
Its work in Area 09
- Bring the Area literature display to every in-person Area meeting and keep it current with Conference-approved books, pamphlets and audiovisual material.
- Encourage members to read and buy Conference-approved literature through central offices and the A.A. online store (the Area does not sell literature, so it never competes with central offices).
- Consider proposed additions and changes to Conference-approved literature and service material.
- Publish the Area’s own literature in English and Spanish: the MSCA Workbook, the “What’s It All About?” pamphlet and the Third Legacy Procedure pamphlet.
- Update the Area Guidelines for Structure and Procedure after the Assembly changes them.
- Review and edit other committees’ literature when asked.
How to get involved
The committee officers and any MSCA member interested in literature. It meets before Area Assemblies and ASC meetings, or as the chairs arrange.
How it is organized
An English-speaking Chair and a Spanish-speaking Chair with equal responsibilities, elected in January of even years at the first Assembly of the panel (five years of sobriety suggested); each oversees the election of a Secretary. Both chairs are voting members of the Assembly and ASC. A Spanish translation subcommittee coordinator handles MSCA translations.
When we meet
Meets during the Area meeting break-out
The Area meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month, 9 AM–3 PM, in person and on Zoom; registration opens at 8 AM. Committees meet in break-out rooms during the meeting — ask at the registration table where yours is.
Area meetings: places, agendas and flyersNext Area meeting
Oct 11 Sun ASC Hosted by District 5 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Long BeachCommittee break-out during the meetingJoining online? Use the Area meeting's Zoom: during the committee session, online members join their committee's breakout room.
Who serves
Panel 76Who served in Panel 74
- Debra L. · Literature Chair
- Gildardo B. · Literature Chair (Spanish)
First names and last initials only. The e-mail addresses belong to the service position, not the person, and pass to whoever serves next.
Guidelines & reports
Area committee guidelines
How this committee is organized in Area 09, as approved by the Assembly.
Earlier versions (1)
More copies in the document library (6)
Reports & records
Minutes, reports and flyers from the document library, newest first.
A.A. literature & service material
This service on aa.orgFrom the General Service Office (aa.org): guidelines, workbooks and pamphlets for this service, in English and Spanish. The codes help when ordering printed copies.
On aa.org1
A.A. Guidelines1
Workbooks1
Service material2
Forms & useful links
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy literature at Area meetings?
No. The Area does not sell literature — that would compete with our central offices and the Area does no fundraising. The display shows what is available; buy through your central office or the A.A. online store.
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