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 Mid-Southern California Area 09), our general service structure relies on the dedication of our local committees. During Panel 72, these committees worked tirelessly to ensure that the hand of Alcoholics Anonymous remains available to the suffering alcoholic, to professionals, and to the community at large.

Below is an archive overview of the Standing and Co-coordinating Committees that comprised Panel 72, including their primary responsibilities and service scope.

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Standing Committees of Panel 72

Standing committees are established to handle continuous, long-term service needs within the district. They align directly with Area 09 and GSO initiatives.

1. Website Committee

The Website Committee is responsible for maintaining, updating, and securing our digital presence. In an increasingly digital world, the district website serves as the virtual front door for both the public and active General Service Representatives (GSRs).

• Schedule: Meets monthly on the 4th Saturday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
• Focus: Keeping meeting schedules, event calendars, and district minutes accurate and accessible.

2. LGBTQ Committee

Approved as a new addition to the district at the June 2021 business meeting, this committee was created to address unique needs within the local fellowship.

• Contact: Julie G. (LGBTQ@longbeachaa.org)
• Focus: Fostering inclusivity and ensuring that LGBTQ alcoholics feel fully supported and informed about local service opportunities.

3. Grapevine Committee

The Grapevine Committee acts as the link between our local groups and AA’s “meeting in print.”

• Focus: Encouraging groups to appoint Grapevine Representatives (GVRs), managing magazine subscriptions, and highlighting Grapevine and La Viña literature as vital recovery tools.

4. Public Information (PI)

The primary purpose of PI is to carry the AA message to the general public.

• Contact: Debra L. (PI@LongBeachAA.org)
• Focus: Utilizing GSO workbooks and kits to provide accurate AA information to schools, businesses, and local media, dispelling myths about the fellowship.

5. Literature Committee

This committee ensures that Conference-approved literature remains visible and available throughout the district.

• Focus: Informing groups about new and existing recovery pamphlets, books, and service material published by A.A. World Services, Inc.

6. GSR School Committee

New GSRs face a steep learning curve. The GSR School provides vital orientation to help them understand the service structure, the Twelve Concepts, and their role in the conference process.

• Contact: Gregory J.
• Schedule: Orientation is held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

7. Archives Committee

The Archives Committee is tasked with collecting, preserving, and sharing the historical records of District 04’s groups and individuals.

• Contact: David K. (Archives-Chair@LongBeachAA.org)
• Focus: Developing a robust historical program utilizing GSO Oral Histories Kits and MSCA 09 Group History Forms.

8. Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)

CPC focuses on establishing relationships with professionals who come into contact with active alcoholics in their daily work.

• Contact: Carly A. (CPC@LongBeachAA.org)
• Focus: Providing information to physicians, lawyers, clergy, educators, and social workers to explain how AA can serve as a resource for their clients.

9. Corrections Committee

The Corrections Committee coordinates the crucial work of carrying the AA message to alcoholics behind bars.

• Contact: Jim D. (Corrections@LongBeachAA.org)
• Focus: Organizing meetings inside correctional facilities and facilitating “Prerelease Contact” programs to help transitioning individuals find meetings upon release.

10. Treatment Facilities Committee

Similar to corrections, this committee coordinates Twelfth Step work directed toward alcoholics in hospitals, rehabs, and detox centers.

• Contact: Linnea M. (Treatment@LongBeachAA.org)
• Focus: Managing “Bridging the Gap” initiatives to connect patients leaving treatment directly with a local AA member.

11. Accessibility Committee

This committee works to ensure that the AA message is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical or mental barriers.

• Focus: Assisting members with hearing, visual, or mobility impairments, as well as those who are homebound or facing significant language barriers.

12. Finance Committee

The Finance Committee oversees the district’s fiscal health, managing the budget and tracking group contributions.

• Contact: Jim W.
• Focus: Ensuring that the district remains fully self-supporting and utilizing funds responsibly to fuel local service endeavors.

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Co-coordinating Committees of Panel 72

Co-coordinating committees consist of autonomous service bodies that work closely alongside District 04 to harmonize efforts across overlapping geographic regions.

• Hospitals and Institutions (H&I): Focuses on distributing literature and hosting panels specifically within medical and clinical settings.
• Young People in A.A. (YPAA): Works with local youth fellowships to demonstrate that you are never too young to find recovery and get involved in service.
• Harbor Area Service Committee (HASC): Acts as our central intergroup liaison to maintain communication between general service and local central office operations.

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