District 04 MSCA 09

General Service - Alcoholics Anonymous

District 04 MSCA 09

June 3, 2026, D4 Business Meeting Agenda + Slides

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Meeting Details
• Organization: District 04 MSCA 09 Panel 76 (Alcoholics Anonymous General Service, Long Beach)
• Date & Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Location: Long Beach City College, 4901 E Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808, or Virtual via Zoom (ID: 996 5396 0080 | Password: 673617)

Agenda Overview
The meeting follows a structured timeline focused on unity, service, and fellowship operations:
• 7:00 PM – Opening & Welcome: Commences with the Serenity Prayer, followed by welcoming guests, visitors, and General Service Representatives (GSRs).
• 7:05 PM – Readings: Recitation of the GSR Preamble and the Concept VI Checklist.
• 7:15 PM – Administration: Review and approval of the May 6, 2026, business meeting minutes.
• 7:20 PM – Officer & Delegate Reports: * DCMC (Titus D.): Sharing updates from the Area 09 Delegate Shareback.
◦ AltDCMC (Sam): Resource sharing.
◦ Secretary (Don): Highlighting upcoming events.
◦ Registrar (Marilyn): Welcoming new GSRs and providing info on registration and the Service Manual.
◦ Treasurer (Kim S.): Financial report presentation.
• Committee Reports: Updates from various sub-districts (SE, SW, NE, NW, M, W, MP, LGBT) and standing committees (including GSR School, Finance, PI, Website, Grapevine, CPC, and Archives).
• 7:40 PM – Old Business: Open floor for individuals standing for committee chair or DCM positions.
• 7:50 PM – New Business: Open discussion (with a reminder that the deadline for new business items on the agenda is the 15th of the month).
• 8:25 PM – AA Birthdays: Recognition of sobriety milestones.
• 8:30 PM – Closing: Adjourning with the AA Responsibility Statement.

Slides & Core Principles
The presentation slides accompany the meeting to guide members through the agenda and reinforce core AA tenets:
• The Serenity Prayer: Featured prominently to center the meeting’s focus.
• The Responsibility Statement: Emphasizes personal ownership and global outreach, highlighting its history (written in 1965 by Al S. and endorsed by Bill W.) to remind members that the hand of AA must always be there for anyone reaching out for help.

 

Everything AA was recently acquired by A.A. World Services (AAWS)

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The Everything AA app is one of the most popular, highly-rated mobile resources designed to support individuals navigating Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-step recovery program. It acts as an all-in-one digital toolkit, combining essential AA literature, community trackers, and audio resources in a single interface.

The app is completely free, does not feature ads, and is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Key Features of Everything AA

  • Comprehensive Literature Library: It includes full text and audiobook versions of foundational recovery texts, including the Big Book, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions (12 & 12), and Living Sober.
  • Daily Reflections: Users have instant access to the daily AA inspirational reading, complete with integrated text, audio options, and customizable font sizes.
  • Meeting Finder: It features a built-in, worldwide online meeting locator. The app integrates with video conferencing platforms so you can tap a meeting and jump straight into an active virtual group.
  • Famous Audio Tapes: The app hosts classic, multi-part speaker recordings like the famous Joe and Charlie Tapes, which break down the Big Book study in a practical, deeply informative way.
  • Sobriety Tracker & Tools: It features a customizable day counter to track milestones, alongside active recovery tools like a shareable daily inventory and a gratitude list.

Recent Changes to the App

Originally built and maintained by an independent developer, Everything AA was recently acquired by A.A. World Services (AAWS), the official administrative body of Alcoholics Anonymous. While the app remains free and ad-free, the acquisition means that ongoing voluntary supporter subscriptions are redirected to support AAWS directly, and the app is continuously integrated with official literature and guidelines.

AAWS purchase of the Everything AA app brings a previously independent, community-driven resource under official central administration. Moving forward, the app is expected to transition into a subscription-based model and will exclusively feature GSO-approved literature, removing third-party materials like the Joe & Charlie tapes.

Delegate Notes of 76th GSC

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Here is a summary of the 76th General Service Conference MSCA 09 Delegate Notes from the meeting held in New York between April 26 and May 2, 2026.

Key Floor Actions

  • Delegate Expense Contribution: Passed a motion to increase the suggested area contribution for delegate expenses from $2,200 to $3,000 (down from an original proposal of $4,800).
  • Final Conference Report (FCR): Approved a print version of the 2026 FCR for purchase (~$3.31/copy). If sales do not cover production costs, the print version will be discontinued after the 2027 conference.
  • Language Update: Passed a motion to replace the word “Eskimo” in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Tradition Eight essay) with a neutral, non-racial term.

Advisory Actions & Committee Decisions

  • Literature updates: Approved the Fifth Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book) with minor editorial changes, including updating several appendices and removing the word “Eskimo” from Chapter 7.
  • Discontinuing EDW: The Equitable Distribution of Workload (EDW) process will be discontinued following the 78th General Service Conference.
  • AA Grapevine Support: Updated the Q&A text in the “Self-Support” pamphlet to suggest alternative ways groups can structurally support the publication (e.g., purchasing gift certificates, books, or supporting the Carry the Message project), as it does not accept direct financial contributions.
  • Future Planning: Selected “Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future” as the theme for the 2027 Conference.

Financial Highlights (2025 Actuals)

  • Self-Support Contributions: Reached $10.579M, which was down 6% from 2024 and 4% below the 2025 budget.
  • Operating Expenses: Logged at $18.528M. Seventh Tradition self-support covered 57% of these overall operating costs.
  • Publishing Profits: AA World Services (AAWS) publishing gross profits came in at $7.456M, down 2.4% from the prior year.
  • Reserve Fund: The organization maintained 5.92 months of reserve coverage.

Save The Date – May 17 for the Delegate Shareback per 76th GSC

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This event details the Mid-Southern California Area 09 (MSCA) Delegate Shareback & ASA, a hybrid event scheduled for May 17, 2026.

Event Overview

  • Purpose: A “Shareback” presentation from the Delegate regarding the General Service Conference, followed by the standard Area Service Assembly (ASA) business.
  • Hosted by: MSCA Area 09, Panel 76 (specifically hosted by District 8).
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Registration opens at 8:30 AM).

Attendance Options

  • In-Person: Jurupa Community Center, 4810 Pedley Rd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509.
  • Online: Accessible via Zoom (Meeting ID: 896 6166 6203 | Passcode: Panel76).

Agenda Highlights

  • Morning (9:00 AM – 11:45 AM): Call to order, Delegate Shareback presentation and discussion, and Officer Reports (Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar, etc.).
  • Afternoon (12:45 PM – 3:00 PM): ASA business meeting including approval of minutes, budget votes, and updates on committees like ACYPAA and the Audit Committee.
  • Service Opportunities: The assembly will address several open chair positions, including Accessibility, Corrections, and Public Information (various English and Spanish roles).

Financials & Next Steps

The page provides instructions for making contributions via msca09aa.org and lists upcoming regional events through December 2026, such as the Pacific Regional Forum in San Diego.

Panel 76 Delegate, Debra L. of Long Beach

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The area delegate’s page serves as the digital hub for Panel 76 of the Mid-Southern California Area 09 (MSCA 09) of Alcoholics Anonymous, specifically focusing on the activities and updates from the Delegate (Debra L.) and the Alternate Delegate (Tara F.) for the 2026–2028 term.

Key Information & Updates

  • 2026 General Service Conference (GSC): The page provides access to the 2026 GSC Agenda Summaries in both English and Spanish, as well as the Delegate’s Report.
  • Theme: The current panel operates under the theme “Humility in Action.”
  • Pacific Region Forum: Information regarding the 2026 Pacific Region Forum is featured as a priority update.

Recurring Events

The Delegate hosts a Monthly Service Study & Committee Sharing Session to improve communication among Area committees, Districts, and Group Service Representatives (GSRs).

  • When: 3rd Thursday of every month.
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PST.
  • Format: Virtual only (Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85989557002 [Passcode: Panel76]).
  • Focus: The first 30 minutes focus on a Service Study (Traditions & Concepts), followed by a committee sharing session.

Resources & Contacts

  • Quick Links: The page includes direct links to the AAWS, AA Grapevine, and various Southern California Central Offices (Orange County, Inland Empire, etc.).
  • Contact: You can reach the Delegate at p76delegatemsca09@gmail.com.