Delegate's Corner
The delegate represents the Area at the annual General Service Conference in New York.
The Delegate is responsible for reporting back to the Area on the Conference and facilitates all communications between the General Service Office (N.Y.) and Area members.
Below are updates from our Area 45 Delegate.
April - 2024
I hope this message finds you all in great spirits and health. I am writing to express my deep gratitude for entrusting me with the significant responsibility of representing our area with the right of decision. Your confidence and collective voice have profoundly influenced my approach to this role, ensuring I carry out my duties with the highest regard for our unity.
Key Outcomes from the 74th GSO Conference will be posted in May.
Thank you once again for your support and trust. I am committed to representing our area with integrity and dedication, ensuring that our contributions to the conference reflect the collective voice and spirit of Area 45.
With heartfelt thanks and best wishes,
Wendy Manganaro
Area 45 Panel 74 Delegate
75th Conference Treatment and Accessibilities Chair
Upcoming On-Line Sessions Planned
To provide further clarity and discuss what these developments mean for AA as a whole, and specifically for Area 45, I will be hosting two online-only sharing sessions in May.
I encourage everyone to participate as these sessions will be crucial for understanding these decisions.
The details for joining the sessions will be sent out shortly.
March - 2024
From Our Delegate
Estimados miembros del Área 45 y RSGs,
A medida que se acerca la 74ª Conferencia de Servicios Generales, ha sido emocionante y ocupado.
Ha llegado el momento de pedirles su ayuda para que me envíen a la Conferencia con el consenso del Área 45, hablando y respondiendo a esta encuesta sobre los temas de la miniconferencia.
Para asegurar que la voz de tu grupo sea escuchada, he esbozado algunos pasos esenciales que debes seguir:
Leer los resúmenes y los antecedentes completos de los temas de la miniconferencia: Por favor, tómate tu tiempo para leer los resúmenes sobre los cinco temas de la miniconferencia proporcionados por el delegado suplente, Joe, y por mí en la encuesta. También encontrarás los antecedentes completos de cada tema. Te animo a que leas ambos para mantener un debate de grupo informado.
Reserva una reunión de trabajo completa para debatir los temas: Por favor, vuelvan a sus grupos y faciliten el debate sobre la encuesta proporcionada a través del enlace. Si es posible, sus grupos pueden tener una reunión de trabajo adicional de una hora completa para discutir los temas. Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan aclaraciones sobre la encuesta o los temas, no duden en ponerse en contacto conmigo directamente o asistan a las sesiones de la Hora de Oficina del Delegado de los miércoles de 6:45 a 7:45. El ID de Zoom es 264 106 19. El ID de Zoom es 264 106 1938.
Marque su calendario para una o ambas miniconferencias: Hemos programado dos para su conveniencia. La primera se celebrará sólo virtualmente el 6 de abril de 10 a 12, y la segunda tendrá lugar en persona en el Club 25 de Maple Shade el 7 de abril de 9 a 12. Para conocer todos los detalles, visita nuestro sitio web del Área 45 en https://area45snjaa.org/. Por favor, envíeme un correo electrónico de vuelta aquí si va a necesitar traducción y qué día va a asistir, para que podamos garantizar la traducción está disponible para usted.
Información de fondo completa: Si desea acceder a los antecedentes completos de las 80 agendas finales, responda a este correo electrónico y le daré acceso.
Su participación activa y sus reflexivas contribuciones son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros esfuerzos de servicio. Unámonos con unidad y determinación en la preparación de la próxima conferencia.
Gracias por ser tan dedicados a los principios de Alcohólicos Anónimos y su compromiso de servir a los demás.
En amor y servicio,
Wendy Manganaro
Delegada del Panel 74 del Área 45
Tratamiento y Accesibilidad
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In love and service,
Wendy Manganaro
Area 45 Panel 74 Delegate
Treatment and Accessibilities
"A Plain Language" version of our Big Book
Our Big Book is not being replaced by this "plain language" version of our literature.
The goal of this book and the work of the committee, is to create a version of the A.A. Big Book that is both relatable and accessible to anyone with a reading/learning disability.
As a result of the virtual meeting discussion on March 21st, we are making this presentation video available.
February- 2024
Winter Assembly - Quick Links
Founder's Writing Survey
7 Question Survey regarding potential changes to our literature.
You can read the Founder's Writing Amends Letter from the Trustee's Literature Committee in response to the feedback.
General Service Conference
View the final list of agenda items for the upcoming General Service Conference Final Agenda Items
Results of the recent Membership Survey
in 2022, more than 6,000 A.A. members from the U.S. and Canada participated in a random survey conducted periodically since 1968 by the General Service Office to keep members informed on current trends in membership characteristics. View the survey results: 2022 Membership Survey:
Grapevine/LaVina Working Group: attend the monthly meeting. Click to view the flyer
Chat with Wendy
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January - 2024
2022 Membership Survey Results
Since 1968, Alcoholics Anonymous has periodically sent out Membership Surveys.
The most recent survey was in 2022.
This survey results help answer some questions such as:
Who are our members today?
How did they find Alcoholics Anonymous?
Do members prefer online or in-person meetings? (This was the first survey conducted via pen and paper and online.)
It's important to note that this survey is not a consensus but a way to ensure we know what is working so we can continue to carry the message.
You can find the entire survey history and results here: https://www.aa.org/membership-survey-2022
Founder’s Writings
During the 73rd General Service Conference, the Finance Committee requested feedback on the fellowship's thoughts on our Founder’s Writings to be returned to the 74th Conference.
I will email a survey to all registered DCMs and GSRs to gather your feedback. Please discuss these questions with your groups and send your answers before April 14 so I can share your thoughts at a conference-sharing session.
If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]. Please let me know if you would like me to speak to your district about the history of this agenda item or do a sharing session for your district before the Conference.