General Service Area 45 of Alcoholics Anonymous (aka "Area 45") is a geographic area that includes parts of Central Jersey and South Jersey. A.A. groups within Area 45 elect General Service Representatives (GSRs) to represent their group in the A.A. Service Structure. One responsibility of a GSR is to take part in back-and-forth communication and dialogue with the person from Area 45 (the "Delegate") that is elected (every 2 years) to represent Area 45 at the annual General Service Conference in New York City.
There are smaller geographic areas within Area 45 that possess their own organization structure, their own activities, and carry the message of A.A. on a more local level. For instance, Area 45 is divided into four "Sections" (1,2,3 and 4) and within these four sections there are smaller groupings called "Districts". Area 45 has an elected panel of six individuals as well as a group of appointed committee chairpersons. The work of A.A. is accomplished by many hands, working together.
The Area 45 Handbook explains these key events held throughout the year. Consider attending these events to participate in our service work. View the Calendar for details:
Area Assembly (Quarterly)
Area Committee Meeting (Quarterly)
General Service Convention (Annually)
Mini-Conference (Annually)
Day of Sharing (Annually)
Visit this page to view these documents:
News
International Convention
Taking place once every five years, the A.A. International Convention marks the anniversary of Bill W.’s first meeting with Dr. Bob and the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935.
A.A. members and their families and friends from around the globe attend the event. At the International Convention people attend meetings, workshops, dances and events. A highlight is the traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide.
Unable to attend the 2025 international convention in person?
There are options for you to participate!
Register for a Virtual Session Program Track.
This is a two-day 8 session virtual program track for individual viewing at home. The sessions will be live-streamed as they take place and will not be available for purchase after the Convention. The cost is $35 (USD).
You can use the Online Registration to sign up for the Virtual Session Program Track: aa.org/international-convention
Friday, July 4, 2025: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT A.A. Around the World Call Up I
Friday, July 4, 2025: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PDT Online Meetings, Are We Hiding Behind Our Screens?
Friday, July 4, 2025: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PDT Unity: The Most Cherished Quality
Friday, July 4, 2025: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PDT Living Sober
Saturday, July 5, 2025: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT A.A. Around the World Call Up II
Saturday, July 5, 2025: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PDT H.A.L.T.
Saturday, July 5, 2025: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PDT Intensive Work with Other Alcoholics
Saturday, July 5, 2025: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PDT Celebrate Sobriety
There will be eight (8) 1.5-hour topic sessions to view. There is a half-hour break between sessions.
Purchase the 2025 International Convention Three Big Meetings Video Product
An anonymity-protected video recording of the Three Big Meetings in the Stadium will be available for viewing after the Convention. The cost is $60 (USD). Once you purchase the video, you will receive instructions via email after the convention about how to view the anonymity-protected video recording.
You can purchase the Three Big Meetings Video Product as an ancillary product through the Online Registration portal. If you are already registered for the Convention, log on to your registration record via your email confirmation and add the video to your purchase.
Announcements
- Learn to Edit an A.A. Website
- Delegate Report from 2025 GSO Conference
- Volunteer at the International Convention
- Northeast Regional Forum – Friday, October 3, 2025.
- New Podcast by A.A. General Service Office
- Quarterly Financial Report from GSO – 12/24
- New A.A. Service Manual
- New Page – Accessibilities Resources
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Cape Atlantic Intergroup
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609-641-8855
Central Jersey Intergroup
(Mercer County)
609-586-6900
South Jersey Intergroup
(Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Cumberland Counties)
856-486-4444
Helpful Links
Accessibilities Survey
Are there barriers to accessing A.A. we can address....in our literature, our meetings? How can we make A.A. easier for anyone with a disability?
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A.A. World Services
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Young People In A.A.
Al-Anon
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Regional A.A. Forum Calendar
Service Manuals/Kits
A.A. Service Manual
District Committee Mbr (DCM) Kit
General Service Rep (GSR) Kit