DCM - The District Committee Member (DCM) is the elected leader of the district committee which is made up of all GSRs in the district. The DCM reports information from GSR meetings at area meetings. For more information see the DCM pamphlet.

Post-Conference Panel 75 Area Assembly/Breakfast - May 18, 2025  AOH Peabody MA

Highlights  and Delegate reports

• Two Road Shows this Thursday in Dedham  8 pm Dedham Line Group and Monday June 30th @7:30 - Sobriety Group in Braintree

• 12 Concepts youtube was played https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN6t4jAXJd0 

• Whistleblower policy is now in effect, there were some release of information which was a breach of the code of conduct

• Treasurer stepped down his letter was shared adn had been accused of fudging the book and being dishonest.  Regional delegate explained that the Volunteer Class A (Non-Alcoholic) was being accused from AA Fellowship of things that could not happen and resigned due to the "Abuse" and effect on his private professional career as an accountant. 

• Cost per service member $6.48

• GSO is not in a financial crisis, and Prudent reserve is 9-12 months, and current business standards are 6 months.  Much discussion on the GSO in financial crisis, the Regional Delegate explained the misconception and assured that the auditors suggest we are on good ground.

• 32% of groups are sending donations to GSO. (Groups are around 60% plus percent and Individual are 30% plus percent of donations.

• Grapevine printed subscriptions are down and app are up.

• Working towards having an Inventory done pre-conference going forward. - More to come and Delegate appreciates feedback on the questions,

• Sounds like there is more rumors and gossip in AA than I was aware of and this has been recognized and is a work in progress.  From the floor discussions included communications and 2-1/2 hours discussion motions failed. 

• Addressing the preservation of "Founders Writings"

• Living Sober - rewriting was approved and draft is due to be presented at the 2026 Conference

• 12-12-12 Adding the Concepts addition to the 12&12 failed 69-61 votes

• New PSA's were approved and were shown, pretty powerful and will be available on the aa.org,  PI Committee will decide how they are distributed.   https://www.aa.org/resources/media Current library of PSA's 

• Delegate Docs Link  (not updated with Conference summary as of 5/19/25)

Next District Meeting June 2025 (held Even Months) Assembly Sept 2025 (held quarterly) 

Area Meeting April 23, 2025    IBEW Hall Dorchester MA

Highlights 

• Post Conf assembly - don't eat breakfast before May 18th Peabody MA - Flyer on Home Page 

• Many Districts having events in June, including Slices of Service, Comedy Shows, Step Workshops

• Cape Cod and Islands are offering $150, $250 stipends respectively to attend Assembly if not attended in last 5 years

•  Any flyers should be sent to the Web Site Chair and to Alt Chair and it will be added to the google calendar and website calendar

• Some districts are starting to announce July 4th Alcathons

• One district is taking a District Inventory to help determine if they are best serving thier district

• Districts were looking for solutions to Hybrid Meetings and how to improve

• Hightlights notes from Area Chair

DCM Notes from Area Assembly - April 6, 2025

• Open Assemblies Host positions for Sept and 2026  - District 8 volunteered for May 2026 Post Conference Assembly

• AA Website Links updated Service Manual increase in Price  May 1st  Ordering Info   Links updated  PDF Download

• Alt Chair - Legacy voting took place one member stood and  Avi was voted in as Alt Chair

• Treasuer - Motion to add Alt Tech Chair to be reimbursed for milage (4 opposed) no minority opinions,  Motion Passed

• Archives - Motion to spend up to $500 for recording equipment for oral history projects  Motion passed

• Living Sober is most sold book - since 1975 has not been significanly updated.  

  • Missing items include internet, how to find meetings, podcasts etc

  • Current social norms and newer religious groups/norms

  • Keep AA Relevant and address what is perceived as a decline in membership

  • Voted on Living sober to give Delegate guidance,  Suggested a new version,title followed by revision

• 12 Concepts published along with 12&12

  • Suggest that the 12 Concepts found in the service manual be included in future publications of the 12&12 or new 12,12&12 book 

    • Most felt that adding the concepts was a good idea

    • Illustrated Concept 12 Pamphlets 

• Big Book Revision and some other phamplets 

  • Big Book group has reviewed 2,393 members stories and reduced to 159 for further review.  Keep some current 4th additon stories (11?) total 

Pearls

• Literature QR Codes for Pamphlets - posters ?

• Getting business cards in first responder hands

Other Area News

Group Bookies: BMC Crisis Stabilization Services in Brockton is looking for incoming commitments. The unit is located at the Meadowbrook Complex, 10 Meadowbrook Road, Unit 10C, Brockton. Parking is available.  We've instituted a new scheduling system to sign up by clicking on any "OPEN" dates in April, May or June in the calendars below. BMC particularly needs groups on Thursday due to a standing commitment that backed out. We're not asking for standing commitments, if you can take only one commitment, it will help carry AA's message to someone in a treatment setting. If you want to book a standing monthly commitment, indicate that in the field below your email with the other info you provide. Hit "Submit" to send your request. My phone is below (texting or email is best [I have bad cell phone reception in Texas right now]). Email is markpietkiewicz@yahoo.com or alttreatment@aaemass.org.

Commitment calendar openings: Boston Medical Center - Brockton Calendar

Area 30 District Committee Members and others on Area 30's General Service Committee (copied on this email) in an around Brockton, my phone is 781-866-1427 and I can be reached at alttreatmet@aaemass.org or markpietkiewicz@yahoo.com. Help generate interest among groups in surrounding towns in District 6: Avon, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Easton, Holbrook, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, Whitman and other neighboring towns in Districts 7 and 8. Have folks reach out to me it they need help with the new scheduling system.

Please let bookings into BMC Brockton through me; I'll confirm and forward information about your group/contact info and commitment date(s) to the recovery specialis

 DCM notes from Area 30 Panel 75 February Monthly Meeting: February 26, 2025 

● Pre Conference Assembly 4/6/2025 9am-4pm
● Treasurer’s report: Jan ending balance = $21,114.36
● Old-timer’s meeting in Danvers 2/28/2025
● 5/17/2025 District 21: Comedian/Hypnotist: tickets $10 on sale 3/1; flyers on their website
● 4/26 District 25 Round-Up 8am-3pm; tickets $12; al-anon participation
● Spanish District: welcoming groups from Springfield area since they are w/o a Spanish District in Area 31
● CPC wants to visit districts; needing more people for commitments
● Literature: discussed Google Drive; how literature is presented to groups; how GSRs are introduced
● Treatment: new treatment commitment calendar
● Corrections: some facilities have digital tablets for inmates to use with AA literature front-loaded for free; also seeking increased member and group participation
● Accessibilities: need alt chair; looking to connect with Portuguese meetings and hard of hearing members
● Archives: repository visit 3/8/2025 9am-noon; podcast on AA.org
● PI event 3/4/2025 at Newton North HS 11:40am-1:20pm (during school hours)
● District 10: 3/8/2025 Slice of Service at 6pm
● Host needed for 9/14/2025 Assembly
● Discussion of some districts merging and is it helpful for them to do so
● Possible redistricting of District 10; will be discussed at March DCM Round-Table 3/24/2025 6-7pm
● Going forward, checks must be made payable to: GSC of Eastern Mass 

Area 30 Committee Meeting Minutes – February 26, 2025
“Working together, Increasing Trust”

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Date: February 26, 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Hybrid Location: IBEW Local 103, 256 Freeport St #1, Dorchester, MA 02122 & Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89091358415?pwd=ZE4zWERWUEpibXdjTi9RcVl5Znk2QT09

Call to Order

The meeting was opened at 7:30 PM EST by the Area 30 Chair. In accordance with the agenda, the meeting began with a Moment of Silence and the Responsibility Statement:

“I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.”

Due to time constraints, no readings or anniversaries were held, and the meeting proceeded directly to Roll Call.

Roll Call

The following members were present:

Officers: Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairperson, Alternate Chairperson (Vacant), Treasurer, Alternate Treasurer, Secretary, Alternate Secretary, Immediate Past Delegate.

Conference Committees: Accessibilities, Archives, Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC), Corrections (Joint with Central Service Office), Grapevine, Literature, Public Information (Joint with Central Service Office), Treatment (Joint with Central Service Office).

Standing Committees: Messenger, Registrar, Service Seminar, State Convention, Website, Technology.

Liaisons: Worcester Area Intergroup, NECYPAA.

Districts Represented: Districts 1 & 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, 14, 15 & 16, 18 & 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27 (Spanish Linguistic).

Districts Not Present: District 17, 22, 24.

Reports

A. Treasurer’s Report

• The checking account has been reconciled through January 2025.

• The transition from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online has been completed, reducing costs and allowing better collaboration between the Treasurer and Alternate Treasurer.

• Area 30 is exploring the use of Expensify to streamline expense tracking and integrate it with QuickBooks.

• The operating reserve for 2025 is set at $5,500 to ensure timely reimbursement for committee chairs and officers.

• Efforts are underway to implement digital payment processing via QuickBooks Payments to save on transaction fees and improve efficiency.

• The Finance Committee will meet in March to discuss an April Assembly funding request.

• The Finance Ad-Hoc Committee has been initiated and will report progress at the next assembly.

• Members were reminded to submit Q1 expenses by the end of March.

A motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report was made and carried with 18 votes in favor (12 online), zero opposed, motion passed unanimously. Total votes: 30.

Date

Item

Amount

1-Jan-25

Operating Account Starting Balance

$15,223.98

+ Contributions to date

$361.00

- Expenses

$1,914.62

31-Jan-25

Operating Account Ending Balance

$13,670.36

31-Jan-25

Prudent Reserve Ending Balance

$7,744.00

31-Jan-25

Total (Operating + Prudent Reserve)

$21,114.36

B. Secretary’s Report

The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed, with one minor correction noted.

A motion to approve the minutes was made and carried with 18 votes in favor (12 online), zero opposed, motion passed unanimously. Total votes: 30.

C. Chair/Alt Chair Report

Meeting Structure Changes:

• Adjustments were made based on feedback from the last panel and an ad hoc committee review.

• The meeting structure was streamlined to be more time-efficient.

• Reports are now limited to two minutes to respect attendees' time.

• If a report exceeds the limit, it will be paused and can be revisited later if needed.

Area Updates:

• The recent assembly was successful.

• Banking issues were addressed and resolved.

• The alternate chair position is now vacant; an election will be held at the April assembly.

• Those interested in running for the position are encouraged to reach out for more information.

Communication & Website Updates:

• Members who are not receiving emails, especially GCMs, should check in after the meeting to ensure they are on the confidential list.

• The website calendar is still being improved; adjustments are ongoing to resolve delays between the Google Calendar and the website.

• The web chair will temporarily manage the calendar for better workflow.

• Members can submit calendar updates to the web chair or the area chair via email.

Closing Report Statement:

• The chair welcomed members to the new meeting structure and encouraged questions.

D. Delegate/Alt Delegate Report

The delegate was in attendance but occupied with a meeting, so the alternate delegate read their report.

• Gratitude & Acknowledgment: Appreciation was expressed for the hard work in keeping Area 30 active and engaged.

• General Service Conference: The final agenda for the 75th General Service Conference (April 25 - May 3) is now available in both Spanish and English on the website.

• Pamphlet Development: GSO is seeking an appointed committee member from the Asian-American AA community to help create a new pamphlet.

• CPC Outreach: GSO is gathering shared experiences from committees working with neurodivergent alcoholics and homeless/unhoused individuals. Feedback can be sent to CPC.AA.org.

• Anonymity Concern: A recent anonymity breach occurred where a press photo included an AA member’s name. A reminder letter was sent to both the press and the member.

• District Recognitions: Special thanks to Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 18, 19, and 25 for their outreach efforts.

• Upcoming Events & Discussions:

  • Presentations and discussions on agenda items will take place in March.

  • Open discussion sessions about the General Service Conference agenda will be held on March 17, 24, and 31. These will be listed on the calendar.

  • A SurveyMonkey tool will be used to collect input.

  • Pre-Conference Assembly: April 6 at North Andover Mass Senior Center (hybrid format).

  • District Visits: Scheduled throughout February and March.

Attendees were encouraged to reach out with questions or to participate in discussions and district visits

F. District Reports

Each district shared updates on events, participation, and service efforts.

Districts 1 & 2

• January meeting had 23 attendees, February had 22 attendees.

• Provided four stipends for first-time assembly attendees ($150 each, $250 for island attendees).

• Sent $1,500 to GSO in response to a funding request.

• Most service positions are filled, but the Activities Chair remains vacant.

• Planning a breakfast meeting and considering hosting a future assembly.

District 3

• Met on February 12th with 15 in attendance (2 via Zoom).

• Discussed the 75th General Service Conference Committee notes.

• No upcoming events reported.

District 4

• 8 attendees at the last meeting.

• Hosted a Unity Event with guests from another district, discussing service roles.

• Event had 30-40 attendees, with food, drinks, and fellowship.

• Considering a future painting event.

District 5

• Met on February 5th with 9 attendees (1 on Zoom).

• Voted to send $500 to GSO.

• One GSR stepped down to focus on corrections work.

• Pre-Conference Assembly was discussed.

District 6

• No February meeting due to a scheduling conflict.

• Next meeting is scheduled for March 16th, where the GSO conference will be discussed.

District 7

• Not present, no report given or submitted.

District 8

• District meeting was held, but the DCM was unable to attend.

• Planning a Spring GSR Event to encourage participation.

• Discussing the possibility of hosting the Pre- or Post-Conference Assembly.

District 9

• 10 attendees at the last meeting.

• Focused on spreading information about district-level service to more groups.

District 10

• "Slice of Service" event on March 8th from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

• First district event in a long time; hoping for a successful turnout.

• Flyers have been distributed, and Grapevine and Literature representatives will be present.

• Looking to increase GSR participation.

• Sent out emails requesting volunteers to assist with posting flyers and promoting the March 8th event.

• Reached out to Grapevine, Literature, and other service committees for support.

District 11

• Attempting to reestablish district meetings.

• Meeting regularly on the fourth Saturday of the month.

• Hosted visitors from Area 30 to provide guidance.

• Looking to increase GSR participation.

• Expressed interest in helping with CPC efforts for homeless alcoholics.

Districts 12 & 13

• Met on February 11th with 16 attendees.

• Discussed group outreach and encouraging GSR participation.

• Planning a history conference for next year.

• Ad hoc committee created to organize Christmas and July events.

• Funds allocated for literature distribution.

• Hosting an upcoming visit from Area 30 representatives.

District 14

• 6 attendees at the last meeting.

• Exploring the possibility of merging with another district due to low attendance.

Districts 15 & 16

• No DCM currently; members are filling in to ensure district presence.

• Looking to recruit a new DCM.

• Considering hosting a July Alcathon.

• Working with Districts 12 & 13 on a meeting with Area 30.

District 17

• Not present, no report given or submitted.

Districts 18 & 19

• 22 GSRs reporting in.

• Approved a 2025 budget of $16,290, an increase from last year.

• Several service positions rotated, including CPC chairs.

• Continuing work on a district handbook.

• Hosting an Old-Timers Meeting and the Post-Conference Assembly in May.

• Working on website updates.

District 20

• New meeting location after the previous building was sold.

• Attendance is growing, with 11 attendees at the last meeting.

• District secretary role rotated.

• District 20 is hosting the Area 30 Pre-Conference Assembly in April.

District 21

• Met on February 12th.

• Discussed increasing participation in corrections service.

• Financial status is strong.

• Planning a Spring Event featuring a comedy hypnotist.

District 22

• Not present, no report given or submitted.

District 23

• Focused on budget planning for 2024 and projected 2025 budget.

• Increase in group donations noted, likely due to more district events.

• Planning a GSR appreciation event and a fourth district-wide event.

• Successfully hosted the recent Area 30 Kick-Off Assembly in January.

District 24

• Not present, no report given or submitted.

District 25

• 20+ attendees at the last meeting.

• Hosted a guest speaker from Area 30.

• Discussed engaging inactive groups and increasing GSR participation.

• Planning a home group celebration event with food, music, and fellowship.

• District 25 Roundup scheduled for April 26th.

District 26

• No February meeting due to an ice storm.

• The January meeting focused on new officers and committee members settling into roles.

• Planning an annual comedy show on March 8th.

• Featured in a local newsletter to increase awareness.

District 27 (Spanish Linguistic)

• Newly active district incorporating Spanish-speaking groups from Springfield and Manchester, NH.

• Discussed group anniversaries and upcoming events.

• $1,950 in district funds.

• Actively working to engage Spanish-speaking groups and provide literature support.

• Noted the upcoming 90th anniversary of AA and district participation in Spanish-language AA outreach.

E. Liaisons Reports

Each Liaisons provided updates on their ongoing activities and upcoming plans.

Worcester Area Intergroup

• Financials & Contributions:
  
  

  • January contributions and product sales saw a slight increase.

  • Year-to-date contributions remain slightly down.

• Website Activity:
  
  

  • 18,732 website visits recorded.

• Committees & Service Work:
  
  

  • Treatment Facility Committee meets monthly.

  • A Facebook page has been created for those interested.

  • Worcester House of Corrections hosts weekly AA meetings (Thursdays, 6-7 PM).

    • 15 inmates in attendance per week (higher than usual).

    • Open discussions and chapter readings held.

    • More volunteers needed (currently only two).

  • Hotline coverage:

    • All shifts covered.

    • Fully staffed on Fridays and Sundays, but some gaps on other days.

• Social Events & Meetings:
  
  

  • Home Group Celebration scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, at 6 PM.

  • In January, 208 meetings were held with 1,348 participants.

• Open Positions:
  
  

  • Public Information Chair

  • Secretary

  • District 25 Liaison

  • Alternate Treasurer

  • Beacon Editor

• Next Meeting:
  
  

  • March 13th at 7 PM at the church in Worcester.
    
    

F. Conference Committee Reports

Each committee provided updates on their ongoing activities and upcoming plans.

Literature

• Met in January and February.

• Discussed Google Drive access for literature resources.

• Reviewed how districts manage literature (some have literature chairs, some do not).

• New Amazon Fire tablet will be used at the literature table with new materials.

• Attended NERAASA literature roundtables and learned about digital placards for display.

• Received two outreach requests:

  • Al-Anon Convention (March 21st).

  • District 10 event (March 8th).

Grapevine

• No January meeting due to technical issues; February meeting was held on February 5th.

• Raffle at the young people’s conference—winners received three-month Grapevine subscriptions.

• Planning outreach efforts to increase Grapevine representation across districts.

• Focus on recruiting English and Spanish-speaking Grapevine reps.

• Will attend the upcoming Old-Timers Meeting for outreach.

Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)

• January meeting: 12 attendees, February: 16 attendees.

• Goal is to increase committee participation to 56 total members by year-end.

• Meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 7 PM at 12 Channel Street (starting in March, in person).

• Outreach Efforts:

  • Re-establishing connections with past professional contacts.

  • Strengthening relationships with institutions like Harvard Medical, Boston College, Northeastern, and Mass DCF.

  • Reconnecting with nursing schools, with commitments already secured.

  • Expanding outreach to social work and first responder programs.

• Upcoming Presentations:

  • March 8th: District 10

  • March 14th: Boston College

  • March 26th: UMass Boston

  • Meeting with UMass Dartmouth and Regis College to discuss future commitments.

• Encourages districts to invite CPC for presentations on how AAs can participate in professional outreach.

Joint Public Information (with Central Service/Intergroups)

• Met on February 6th with 9 attendees.

• Discussing continued engagement with Brain Coral, a media services company that helped with MBTA outreach in 2024.

  • Exploring advertising in magazine "remnant spaces" to spread the AA message.

• Subcommittee formed to actively identify new outreach opportunities instead of waiting for Central Service assignments.

• Reviewed and updated PI policies and procedures for relevance.

• Upcoming event: "Just Think Expo" at Newton North High School (March 4th).

• Attended NERAASA PI roundtable to gather ideas for updating outreach strategies in a digital landscape.

Joint Treatment (with Central Service/Intergroups)

• January meeting had 11-12 attendees; no February meeting due to NERAASA participation.

• Developing a treatment commitment calendar similar to Worcester Area’s system.

  • This will allow facilities and groups to directly book commitments and keep track of openings.

  • Reaching out to DCMs to assess treatment representation within their districts.

Joint Corrections (with Central Service/Intergroups)

• Discussing ways to increase district involvement due to low attendance.

• New corrections contact secured for District 5 to support Pullman House of Corrections.

• Essex County bridge-the-gap program not being utilized despite multiple presentations—unclear if issue is with staff or inmates.

• GSO provides free AA literature on tablets in some correctional facilities.

• Researching which institutions allow digital access to ensure inmates can access literature.

• Next corrections meeting: via Zoom, open to all interested members.

Accessibilities

• Conducted outreach to District 27 to discuss interpretation services for Spanish-speaking members.

• Provided support for ASL and Spanish interpretation at the Eastern Area Convention for Young People in AA.

• Researching AA resources for the deaf community and looking into Portuguese-speaking meetings in Area 30.

• Alt Accessibility Chair position is open for those interested in assisting.

Archives

• Met on February 18th and attended the NERAASA Archives presentation.

• Discussed inventorying cassette tapes for digitalization and the possibility of implementing Dropbox storage.

• Updating archive mission statement and committee guidelines on the website.

• Upcoming Events:

  • Outreach at Districts 18 & 19 to support their Archives Committee.

  • March 8th (9 AM - 12 PM): Meeting at the Quincy Repository (open to those interested).

• Next meeting: March 18th at 7:30 PM (meets the third Tuesday of each month).

• GSO Podcast Recommendation: Episode 6: "Opening the Vault" explores the GSO Archives.

G. Standing Committee Reports

Messenger

• The Messenger is Area 30's newsletter, published five times a year in conjunction with Area Assemblies.

• Call for submissions: Encouraging members to submit articles, reflections, poetry, or district happenings.

• Meet the Districts feature:

  • Districts 15 & 16 will be featured in the April edition.

  • Seeking a district for the May 18th Post-Conference Assembly edition.

• Members can submit articles anonymously if preferred.

• Contact via email (messenger@aaemass.org)

Service Seminar

• Provides outreach and education on AA's service structure.

• Service manuals have arrived; members needing one should reach out.

• One group conscience facilitated this month.

• Planning five upcoming group inventories.

• Coordinating with the Alternate Service Seminar Chair to schedule a mid-March meeting.

Technology

• Worked on setting up Area 30 email addresses for members.

• Members not receiving area emails should check in for troubleshooting.

• Subcommittee meeting held to discuss logistics for the upcoming Area Assembly.

• Next step: Tour the assembly facility to assess technology needs.

Website

• Met in January and February with 8 attendees between both meetings.

• Updates & Enhancements:

  • District information updated (requests for any corrections).

  • New flyer page added to showcase district and committee events.

  • Mass State page updated with correct meeting locations and times.

  • Calendar updated with all district meetings (requests for updates welcomed).

• Ongoing Projects:

  • Working on an online contributions system with the treasurer.

  • Updating documentation to improve Spanish-language accessibility.

  • Request: Submit website materials in both English & Spanish where possible.

Registrar

• Attending monthly Registrar meetings.

• Attended NERAASA and gained access to Fellowship Connection.

• Updated information from the last Area Assembly in Fellowship Connection.

• Currently assisting Districts 18 & 19 with database cleanup.

Mass State Convention

• Next Mass State Convention: November 14-16, 2025 at Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough.

• January kickoff meeting reviewed 2024 successes & areas for improvement.

• Next meeting: March 25th (7 PM, hybrid format).

• Committee restructuring planned to increase participation.

• Looking for volunteers to join the planning team.

• Mailing list signup: massstateconvention@aaemass.org (note: three "S" letters in "MassStateConvention").

Old Business

New Meeting Space:

• Area 30 now has a new permanent meeting space.

• Some months may require a room change, but signs will be posted for clarity.

• Restrooms are in the lobby, and the back door remains locked for security; attendees should use the front door.

• Efforts are ongoing to optimize technology setup for meetings.

Upcoming Assemblies:

• Pre-Conference Assembly will be hosted by North Andover Senior Center.

• Post-Conference Assembly will be light and celebratory, featuring an appreciation breakfast and a delegate report-back.

  • Hosted by Districts 18 & 19 at a Peabody location (flyer forthcoming).

  • Minimal business will be conducted at this assembly.

• Hosts needed for future assemblies:

  • September 14, 2025 (priority need).

  • November 11, 2025

  • January 4, 2026

  • April 12, 2026 (Pre-Conference Assembly)

  • May 17, 2026 (Post-Conference Assembly)

  • September 13, 2026 (Election Assembly, typically Boston Metro Area)

  • Kickoff Assembly for next panel (TBD)

• Districts interested in hosting should reach out.

Assembly Hosting Guidelines:

• Reimbursement for expenses (receipts required).

• Funds cover rent and food costs only.

• Districts struggling with participation may benefit from hosting an assembly to increase engagement.

• Area 30 committee members will provide support to districts hosting assemblies.

Communications & Email Updates:

• All area email accounts are active, except for two new members awaiting setup.

• DCMs and Alt-DCMs should confirm they are receiving emails.

• Confidential list updates take time; lag between Registrar updates and Technology Chair implementation.

• Email protocol update:

  • Use BCC instead of CC when emailing the all-list to prevent excessive replies.

  • General mailing list for AA members includes quarterly updates and area-wide announcements.

  • Business cards with QR codes for email list sign-up are available.

Remembering Past Archive Chair:

• Previous Archives Chair passed away unexpectedly.

• Fred has stepped up to serve as the new Archives Chair, following a brief retirement.

New Business

Elections & Motions

• Archives Chair Appointment
  
  

  • Fred has stepped up to serve as the new Archives Chair following the unexpected passing of the previous chair.

  • Fred introduced himself and shared his experience in General Service, including roles as GSR, DCM, and Grapevine Chair.

  • Motion to confirm Fred as Archives Chair was raised and approved with no opposition.
    
    

• Alternate Public Information (PI) Chair Appointment
  
  

  • Russell, past DCM for District 3, was nominated for Alternate PI Chair.

  • Russell was unable to attend the meeting due to vacation but has been active in PI efforts.

  • Motion to appoint Russell as Alternate PI Chair was raised and approved with no opposition.

International Convention in Vancouver (July 2025)

• Northeast Region will host a hospitality suite at the Fairmont Vancouver.

• Volunteers needed to help in the hospitality suite; sign-ups are open.

• Time slots for volunteering are being coordinated, with more details to come.

District Mergers & Redistricting Discussion

• District 14 raised the possibility of merging due to low participation.

• Districts 12 & 13 inquired about District 14’s location.

• Districts 15 & 16 currently do not have a DCM and may also benefit from redistricting.

• District 10 suggested splitting their area of 10 towns into two groups of 5.

• Past discussions on redistricting referenced in Area 30's Approved Motions Document.

• March's DCM Roundtable (March 24) will be dedicated to discussing redistricting.

Public Information Event at Newton North High School (March 4, 2025)

• Just Think Expo aims to promote healthy decision-making for teens.

• PI Chair seeking volunteers to staff a table from 11:40 AM – 1:20 PM.

• Attendees may email PI Chair to sign up.

What's on Your Mind?

Meeting Space Concerns

• The current meeting room is too small and difficult to access.

• A request was made to explore larger room options in the building.

Banking Issues for Area 30 Contributions

• Santander Bank is rejecting checks labeled "Area 30."

• Proper check label: "General Service Committee of Eastern Mass."

• DCMs are asked to inform groups to prevent donation issues.

Archives Oral History at State Convention

• Districts can nominate longtime members to share their AA experiences.

• Recorded sessions will help preserve AA history and increase convention attendance.

Grapevine Volunteers Needed for International Convention

• Various roles available, including kiosk attendants and outreach positions.

• Volunteers can sign up by emailing ic2025outreach@aagrapevine.org.

NERASSA Recordings

• Many sessions were recorded.

• Recordings will be made available soon, with updates sent via email.

Concerns About Meeting Format & Readings

• No time allocated for new members to introduce themselves.

• AA’s Three Legacies (Steps, Traditions, Concepts) should be read at meetings.

• The GSO Theme is missing from the agenda and should be reinstated.

Smoking/Vaping Policy for Meeting Space

• A request was made for clarification on smoking/vaping rules in the building.

Adjournment

• A motion was made to adjourn the meeting, seconded, and unanimously approved. The meeting concluded with the Declaration of Unity:
  
  
  "This we owe to AA’s future—to place our common welfare first, to keep our fellowship united, for on AA unity depend our lives and the lives of those to come."
  
  
  

Next Area 30 Assembly and Committee Meeting

Pre-Conference Assembly (Hosted by District 20)

📅 Date: April 6, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Breakfast: 9:00 AM

• Orientation: 9:30 AM

• Call to Order: 10:00 AM
  📍 In-Person Location: North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845
  📞 Phone: 978-688-9560
  💻 Virtual Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82913087748?pwd=ZE4zWERWUEpibXdjTi9RcVl5Znk2QT09
  🔢 Meeting ID: 829 1308 7748 | Passcode: 352496

Next Area 30 Committee Meeting

📅 Date: April 23, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (New GSR Orientation at 7:15 PM)
📍 In-Person Location: IBEW Local 103, 256 Freeport St #1, Dorchester, MA 02122
💻 Virtual Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89091358415?pwd=ZE4zWERWUEpibXdjTi9RcVl5Znk2QT09
🔢 Meeting ID: 890 9135 8415 | Passcode: 820295

Contact Information

📩 Attn: Area 30 Secretary

📍 Area 30 General Service Committee

📬 Mailing Address: PO Box 51411, Boston, MA 02205-1411

📧 Email: secretary@aaemass.org

Area 30 Kickoff Assembly - Natick High School  January  5, 2025 

Attended by Doug H. & Marie R. DCM's 

New  AA Service Manual online is available  - printed versions soon

Area Calendar - you can have district events placed on Area Calendar by emailing AltChair@aaemass.org 

Next Area Assembly - normally in March will be held on April 6, 2025 - More info to come

Websites:  aa.org  and Area 30 is  aaemass.org  - Please visit and sign up for emails

List of Area 30 Contacts and emails   

Area Calendar Subscribe to Calendar (bottom of page)  

Sign up to receive GV's Daily Quote

Chair App - Check out the News Icon - New from Grapevine, service manual  Box 459 (original Grand Central Station AA Mailing Address) 

Budget - Highlights

• Mostly no changes,  There was a increase in costs for Quickbooks Software for budget, a decrease in allowance for Delegate to attend Conference - Net Total Operating budget increase of 3%

• Total Budget is $91K last years was $88K 

• Area Assembly stayed at $15K/5 assemblies per year

• One time request - Adjust the milage to from  $0.625/mile to current $0.67/mile for all qualified miles for Area approved travel

DCM Meeting

• Group described responsibility to bring Area and General AA information back to District

• Met some DCM's for areas that are struggling or trying to rebuild the District

• Also describe the upside down service triangle and change takes 4-5 years to come to be.   GSR's get this info from the DCM who gets it from the Area who gets it from the GSO.    

• Suggested an Email Summary send out with TOP FIVE things to all groups,   Send out before Meeting with Agenda Items and After with Decisions.

• Suggest that ambulance companies/police and Fire  get AA info - possiblty our Business Cards 

December 2023 Delegates Report
AAWS Bookstore Sale Check it out  $3.00 for Facimile of Big Book 1st Edition

District 8 DCM  Report    

District 8 DCM Report April 17, 2023

NERF

• ●  Burlington, MA June 2-4 @ Burlington Marriott

• ●  $300 Stipends may be available for first-time in-person NERF attendees

• ●  It will be 11 years before NERF returns to Mass

• ●  Volunteers needed. 3rd Tuesday @ 7PM, April 18, May 16

• ●  Zoom id: 849 9131 7479

• ●  Sue W. - NERF2023Host@gmail.com
  Website and Technology Committees Temporarily Merged

• ●  Absolutely desperate for help running monthly area meeting and assemblies

• ●  If these volunteers burn out, Area Committee will no longer be able to hold hybrid meetings and
  assemblies

• ●  People who enjoy zoom convenience, consider volunteering time a couple times a year to help to
  ensure continued zoom accessibility.

• ●  Website/Tech Committee 6PM 4th Thursday

• ●  technology@aaemass.org

• ●  website@aaemass.org
  GSO Conference at the end of April

• ●  Survey is still live on aaemass.org and aadistrict8ma.org

• ●  Delegate Suzanne will be using the feedback to inform her vote at the General Service
  Conference
  Area needs Districts to assist with monthly Meetings/Assemblies

• ●  Most dates are still available

• ●  Area provides $2500 and insurance for the event.

• ●  Area still needs to find a space for monthly meetings. Must be as accessible as possible.

• ●  Needs districts to bring food to monthly meetings. Requesting budget from Area Chair but I think
  it is $200
  Treasury

● %’s for group contributions is being removed from the pamphlet “Where Money and Spirituality

Mix”.

Archives

• ●  Any Safecrackers out there? Jean has a safe in archives and no one has the combination to get
  in. No Questions Asked!!!

• ●  archives@aaemass.org
  Traditions Workshop

• ●  Tuesdays @6:30pm Tomorrow is Tradition 4

• ●  Mary Jane - serviceseminar@aaemass.org or reach out to me Paul - pj.smith8289@gmail.com