Archives: The Importance of Preserving Our Recovery Heritage
The story of recovery is written in the daily actions, service work, and shared experiences of our members. Within District 04 MSCA 09 General Service Alcoholics Anonymous, our history is not just a collection of old documents; it is a living testament to the power of the fellowship. By preserving our collective past, we ensure that the hand of AA remains steady and available for generations to come. The archives serve as a bridge connecting our current service structure with the foundational principles laid down by those who came before us.
Every group history form, financial ledger, and set of meeting minutes tells a story of unity and service. When we look back at how our local meetings navigated challenges, organized events, and supported the General Service Conference, we find a road map for our future. Preserving this heritage is an act of gratitude, securing the legacy of local recovery so that the message of hope continues to reach those who need it most.
Exploring the District 04 MSCA 09 General Service Alcoholics Anonymous Archive Collections
Our digital archive repository is carefully curated to give General Service Representatives (GSRs), District Committee Members (DCMs), and curious fellowship members direct access to our historical footprint. Whether you are studying the evolution of local service committees or researching a specific panel’s initiatives, you will find a wealth of primary source documents here.
Business Meeting Minutes & Agendas
Transparency and structural continuity are vital to the health of our district. Our collection includes comprehensive business meeting minutes and agendas spanning multiple panels. These documents outline the democratic processes, group consciences, and structural decisions that have shaped District 04. Reviewing past minutes allows current GSRs to understand the historical context of ongoing district business and see how the principles of our Twelve Concepts are applied in real-time.
Financial Activity & Treasurer Reports
Accountability is a cornerstone of our Seventh Tradition. The archive maintains a transparent record of historical budgets, monthly financial activity, and detailed treasurer reports. These records highlight how group contributions are utilized to carry the AA message, fund local standing committees, and support necessary service infrastructure. Looking through past financial data illustrates our long-standing commitment to corporate poverty and responsible spiritual spending.
Group Histories & Vintage Documentation
Where did your home group start? Who were the founding members? Our repository features completed Group History Forms (available in both English and Spanish) that trace the origins of local meetings within our community. Additionally, you will find unique historical items, such as specialized local questionnaires, event programs from past holiday gatherings, and regional workshop materials that capture the unique local flavor of District 04.
Bridging the Past with Current General Service Work
The lessons contained within our archives directly inform the service work we do today. By studying how previous panels organized standing committees—such as Accessibility, Website, GSR School, Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community, Literature, LGBTQ, Treatment Facilities, Finance and Grapevine/La Viña committees—we can better serve our current active groups.
This historic insight is especially valuable for those participating in our weekly GSR School workshops. As we study the A.A. Service Manual, referencing real-world archival examples from our own district helps bring the concepts of general service to life. It reminds us that our local structure is a vital link to the broader Mid-Southern California Area 09 and the General Service Conference as a whole.
We invite you to dive deep into our records, connect with your local roots, and discover how our shared past continues to protect the future of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Archived Posts
Committees of Panel 74
Service in Action: The Standing & Co-coordinating Committees of Panel 74 Welcome to the central hub for District 04 (MSCA 09) General Service committees. In Alcoholics Anonymous, our Twelfth Step […]
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Financial Activity per Panel 74
October 2025 Financial Activity October 2025 Financial Activity Read More District 04 MSCA 09November 3, 2025 September 2025 Financial Activity September 2025 Financial Activity Read More District 04 MSCA 09September […]
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District 04 MSCA 09 Business Meeting Minutes from Panel 74
December 3, 2025, D4 MSCA 09 Business Meeting Minutes Read More District 04 MSCA 09December 10, 2025 November 5, 2025, Business Meeting Minutes November 5, 2025, Business Meeting Minutes Read […]
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Agenda’s (D4 MSCA 09 Business Meetings)
Agendas… December Business Meeting Agenda December 6, 2023 Business Meeting Agenda Read More District 04 MSCA 09December 2, 2023 Agenda for December 6, 2023, D4 MSCA 09 Business Meeting Read […]
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Committees of Panel 72
Standing Committees of Panel 72 Co-coordinating Committees of Panel 72 Committees of Panel 72: Carrying the AA Message in District 04 Within District 04 (serving the Long Beach area under […]
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2nd Annual D2 & D4 HERITAGE DAY
DISTRICTS 02 & 04, AREA 09, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Oct 7, 2023, 4pm – 8pm Intercity Fellowship Hall 5881 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 2nd Annual D2 & D4 HERITAGE DAY […]
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73rd GSC Final List of Agenda Items
Form for Agenda Items and Group Conscience 73rd GSC Top 12 Agenda Items Feedback Form 73rd GSC Final List of Agenda Items APRIL 24-30 BROOKLYN, NY 2023 GSC Agenda […]
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Audio
Matthew L. NAATW AI in AA New Depth to Meeting List A Matthew L. NAATW AI in AA New Depth to Meeting… Read More District 04 MSCA 09November 2, 2023 […]
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Past Business Meetings & Events
D4/A9 Business Meetings (+ events) December 18, 2025 MSCA 09 MONTHLY SERVICE MEETING THE A.A. SERVICE MANUAL combined with TWELVE CONCEPTS WHEN:… Read More District 04 MSCA 09December 18, […]
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Finance Reports per Panel 72 (2022 & 2023)
December 2023 Financial Activity December 2023 Finance Report Read More District 04 MSCA 09January 3, 2024 November 2023 Finance Activity November 2023 Finance Report Read More District 04 MSCA 09December […]
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Business Meeting Minutes from Panel 70 & 72
December 6, 2023 Business Meeting Minutes December 6, 2023 Business Meeting Minutes Read More District 04 MSCA 09December 7, 2023 November 1, 2023 Business Meeting Minutes November 1, 2023 Business […]
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Agenda Items Background Info
73rd General Service Conference April 24-30 Brooklyn, NY Proposed Items for the Agenda of the 2023 General Service Conference*
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Your Panel 72 Delegate
Your link to the General Service Conference, the Mid Southern California Area 09 Delegate serves for two years and is a voting member of the Conference, bringing to its deliberations […]
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Welcome to our District 04 December Holiday Event 2022!
December 7, 2022, Business Meeting Program
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72nd General Service Conference Background
2022 General Service Conference Agenda Topic Worksheet
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Committees PowerPoint Presentation: July 6, 2022
Committees PowerPoint Presentation from the July 6, 2022, Business Meeting Download: 2022.7.6 committees PowerPoint Presentation
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FORMULARIO DE HISTORIA DE GRUPO, ESPAĂ‘OLA (Group History Form, Spanish)
FORMULARIO DE HISTORIA DE GRUPO, ESPAĂ‘OLA
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Group History Form, English
This is a vintage-style Group History Form used by the MSCA Area 09 Archives (Mid-Southern California Area 09) for Alcoholics Anonymous. It is designed to document the origin, evolution, and […]
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Memo to Group Treasurers
This page features an official “Memo to Group Treasurers” issued by District 04 (Mid-Southern California Area 09) of Alcoholics Anonymous. It outlines new electronic contribution methods and details important financial […]
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In Memoriam 2021
As we look back at the year 2021 – we take a moment to remember some of the remarkable people who graced our lives and the A.A. community. We cherish […]
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Financial Activity per Panel 70 (2000-2021)
December 2021 Treasurer Report Read More District 04 MSCA 09December 31, 2021 October 2021 Treasurer Report Read More District 04 MSCA 09October 31, 2021 September 2021 Treasurer Report Read More […]
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Reopening AA Meetings
HEALTH ORDER FOR CONTROL OF COVID-19 District 04 has assembled various materials that may assist AA groups in deciding how, when, and with what changes they may need to/choose to […]
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Virtual A. A. Groups Background
This page provides official historical background regarding how Alcoholics Anonymous (U.S./Canada General Service Structure) addresses and incorporates online/virtual groups, detailing structural updates voted on at the 71st General Service Conference.T
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Background ONLINE GROUPS & ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The document, titled “Background on Online Groups & Alcoholics Anonymous,” details the shifting policy of the AA U.S./Canada General Service Structure regarding how online meetings are recognized and integrated into […]
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D4 Elections
District 04 Officers DCMC Alt DCMC Secretary Treasurer Registrar Officers will be elected for a term of 2 years beginning January 2022 Will serve as Panel 72 officers DUTIES OF […]
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The 71st Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference of ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
71st GSC Final Report A.A. in a Time of Change (2021)
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2021 Virtual Four (4) Area DCM Sharing Session
This page from District 04 MSCA 09 (General Service – Alcoholics Anonymous) archives the 2021 Virtual Four (4) Area DCM Sharing Session. Here is a summary of the key elements […]
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GSC 71st Advisory Actions
Key Changes and Literature Updates The A.A. Preamble Gender-Neutral Language: The conference approved updating the first sentence of the A.A. Preamble to replace the phrase “men and women” with the […]
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A.A. In The Time of Coronavirus – A Questionnaire
“A.A. In The Time of Coronavirus – A Questionnaire,” created by the District 04, Area 09 Archives Committee (specifically Archives Chair Gerry W.) for Alcoholics Anonymous. The purpose of the […]
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General Service Conference 2021
District 04 (Mid-Southern California Area 09) regarding the 71st General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous (2021). It provides a centralized list of links to official reports, agenda items, and group […]
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In Memoriam 2020
Greetings, As we look back at the year 2020 – we take a moment to remember some of the remarkable people who graced our lives and the AA community. In […]
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A.A. NEWS
This page serves as an official news and resource updates hub for District 04 (Mid-Southern California Area 09) of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on updates from the General Service Office (G.S.O.) […]
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Committees of Panel 70
Standing Committees GSR School Committee, Panel 70 District 04 MSCA 09October 3, 2020 Panel 70 Chair: Maryka d O. GSR School orientation… Read More Grapevine Committee, Panel 70 District […]
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District Officer Roles & Responsibilities
All District 4 0fficers shall perform the following duties. Attend all meetings of the District 4 Committee and the District 4 SteeringCommittee. Attend all (no less than 9) Area Service […]
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Service
This page outlines the concept of Service within District 04 (Mid-Southern California Area 09) of Alcoholics Anonymous, detailing how members can participate and the foundational principles guiding general service.
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About D4 of MSCA 09 Panel 70
This page provides an overview of District 04 of the Mid-Southern California Area 09 (MSCA 09) within the General Service structure of Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring a welcoming letter from the […]
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Your Delegate (Panel 70)
This page provides information about Ed L., who served as the Panel 70 Delegate for the Mid-Southern California Area 09 (MSCA 09) of Alcoholics Anonymous. In the A.A. service structure, […]
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