VAC Area Assembly Spring 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
There are 11,133 Active AA Groups in Virginia
Big Book New Story Request
A 5th version of the Big Book is in process. New stories will be added to reflect our current membership. In addition, a translation of the Big Book using Plain/Simplified Language is also in process.
Submission of new stories can be submitted to AA by clicking here.
Online Registration as Representative
Grapevine Representatives are the link between AA Grapevine and the groups. It’s a fun way to get involved! All you have to do is announce the latest issue at your meeting, let people know how they can participate by sending in stories, art work, or jokes. This is a great way to carry the message of AA and to stay sober!
Making sure the hand of AA is there
District 4 will host the upcoming Growth Fall Workshop for 2022.
District 4 will be looking for volunteers in all capacities to help organize the workshop. Click here if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
Using Technology to Spread the Word
QR codes that get people closer to a meeting.
Some Virginia Areas are using QR codes to allow easy access from phone to meeting-lookup pages.
We said: Let’s try it!
Phone-hover over the QR code and bring up the NVI Search page. QR codes can be placed on print material, again allowing immediate phone access.
More uses may be forthcoming as we get acclimated to this concept.
AA Comes of Age 2.0
Virtual/Hybrid meetings are here to stay. This workshop focused on the logistical challenges in managing and tracking these meetings. Managing of contributions and finance were also discussed. The group shared experiences and discussed concerns related to people who are dealing with other addictions.
Archive Committee
Workshops: Singleness of Purpose and Modern Inclusivity in AA
These two workshops presented complementary perspectives on carrying AA’s message in the current era. Both focused on the need to be welcoming to those with issues other than alcoholism, and to those whose backgrounds, choices and opinions may be different from ours, while keeping firmly focused on carrying the message of recovery from alcoholism.
The discussions can be summarized in two fundamental maxims of the fellowship: “Love and tolerance of others is our code,” and “The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.”
