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The Area 9 Forum is a place where you can say what’s on your mind about AA topics, and respond to what others are writing on that topic.  Area 9 meetings and workshops have long been forums for sharing opinions on AA General Service, and we hope you will participate in this medium in a responsible way.  Let’s make sure we treat each other with respect even when we disagree.  And keep coming back!

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»»  Topic # 6: "Should the General Service Conference Archive Committee remain a secondary committee or become elevated to a full standing committee? That is the question!" ««

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»»  Topic # 7: Self Support – What is it and are we living up to our responsibilities? ««
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          ii. no entries which attack or criticize another person will be posted
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         iv. no entries containing profanity will be posted
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Current and Past Topics: (Click links below to go to specific topic)
Topic # 7:  Self Support – What is it and are we living up to our responsibilities?
Topic # 6: Should the General Service Conference Achieve Committee remain a secondary committee or become elevated to a full standing committee?
Topic # 5: "Sharing the Message of Service?"
Topic # 4 : "Communication and Participation"
Topic # 3 : "Our Twelfth Step Responsibility- Are We Going To Any Length?"
Topic # 2: "If General Service is truly A.A. Service Work, why aren't more groups represented at the Area Assembly by General Service Representatives (G.S.R.s)?"
Topic # 1: "Should Class B (alcoholic) Trustees be considered for nomination to serve as Chairperson of the General Service Board?"
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