Area Committees What is a COMMITTEE ? How do COMMITTEES WORK? How can AREA COMMITTEES better serve their role?

What is a Committee ? Committee is a Body of Persons APPOINTED or ELECTED to consider & take ACTION upon some matter

Why have Committees ? Purpose of an A.A. COMMITTEE is to assist INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS of A.A. & the Groups to Conduct the necessary business

How can our Area Committees aid & support GROUP Committees ? AA Group Organization How can our Area Committees aid & support GROUP Committees ?

Sample Committee Composition Participating Members Chairperson Recording Secretary Other positions as needed Committees organize themselves

Area 66 Standing Committees Archives Bilingual Cooperation w/ Professional Community Correctional Facilities Finance Grapevine/La Vina

Area 66 Standing Committees Literature Newsletter Public Information Treatment Facilities Website Texas State Convention

Area 66 Committee Organization Chairpersons are appointed by Area Chair All but one (Archives) - 6 year Rotation Period Committee Chairs are members of the Area Committee & vote at Area Assemblies Chairpersons rotate out after each 2 year period

Area 66 Committee Organization Current Committee Member MAY be appointed as Chairperson for next rotation Committees have a budget for expenses Written Report to Area Assembly at each meeting Meet as needed between assemblies Stay informed on GSC Agenda & suggest or recommend to Area Assembly

Resources for Committees Service Manual Area Guidelines Workbooks SouthWest Region AA Service Assembly Regional Forums Workshops GSO Service Desks

Resources for Committees Other Area Committees Past Committee Chairs Past Delegates ? ? ?

Ask the District & Group Committees How can we do Better ? Ask the District & Group Committees what needs they have ? ? ? ?