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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. Resources for Committees
Other Area Committees
Past Committee Chairs
Past Delegates
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13. Ask the District & Group Committees
How can we do Better ?
Ask the District & Group Committees
what needs they have ?
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