District 04 MSCA 09

General Service - Alcoholics Anonymous

District 04 MSCA 09

Treatment Facilities Committee, Panel 74

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Panel 74 Committee Chair: Jo Jo
E-mail: Treatment@LongBeachAA.org

Treatment Facilities Workbook

Bridging the Gap

Committee Chair Responsibilities:

  1. Suggested sobriety: 2 years.
  2. Attend at least 6 Area Treatment Facilities meetings per year and report to the district on activities.
  3. Form, maintain, and facilitate a District 4 Treatment Facilities Committee made up of GSRs and interested members.
  4. Encourage GSRs to promote Treatment Facilities “Bridging the Gap” program with their groups.
  5. Send letters to all treatment facilities in the district explaining what A.A. does and does not do. (The video “Hope: Alcoholics Anonymous” has been a useful tool for both staff and patients.)
  6. Coordinate with H & I and facility administration, to take A.A. meetings into facilities within the district.
  7. Encourage group participation for them to have a representative on the T.F. committee.
  8. Coordinate temporary group member contact information for inpatients being released.
  9. Arrange purchase and distribution of literature for these groups and meetings.
  10. Seek to understand, respect, and adhere to all treatment facility regulations in the district.
  11. Make information about A.A.’s function and purpose available to treatment staff.

Website Committee, Panel 74

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The Website Committee meets monthly on the 4th Saturday of the month @ 4:00 p.m.

Please contact the Committee Chair if you wish to join this committee.

Panel 74 Website Committee:

Committee Vision Mission Purpose

Committee Guidelines

Committee Budget Information

If you would like to post something on this website, please contact us using the Contact page and it will be reviewed by the Website Committee Posting Secretary

Hospitals and Institutions (H&I) Committee, Panel 74

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Panel 74 H&I Committee Chair: Vacant

1. Attend all MSCA Area 9 and local H&l Committee meetings and report to the district on H&I activities.

2. Attend all meetings of the District 4 Committee and the District 4 Steering Committee.

3. Maintain activity in H&I projects in the District 4 territory.

4. Coordinate any General Service and H&I activities that are required.

5. Act as service sponsor for replacement to ensure an orderly transfer of responsibilities.

Committees of Panel 72

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Standing Committees of Panel 72


Website Committee, Panel 72

  The Website Committee meets monthly on the 4th Saturday of the month @ 4:00 p.m. Please contact the Committee Chair if you wish to join this committee. Panel 72 […]


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LGBTQ Committee, Panel 72

Chairperson: Julie G. email: LGBTQ@longbeachaa.org Voice: (562) 250-5274 “The NEW LGBTQ Committee was approved by the District at its June 2021 business meeting, as it was determined it would be […]


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Grapevine Committee, Panel 72

  Panel 72 Committee Chair: Vacant Committee Chair Responsibilities: Attend all (no less than 6) Area Grapevine Committee meetings and report to the district on Grapevine activities. Form and maintain […]


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Public Information (PI, p72)

Panel 72 Chair: Debra L.<PI@LongBeachAA.org> Public Information Workbook Public Information Kit The primary purpose of members involved in Public Information Service work is to carry the AA message to the […]


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Literature Committee – p72

Panel 72 Chair: Vacant Literature published by A.A. World Services, Inc. is a resource for the recovering alcoholic and for anyone who wants to find out about Alcoholics Anonymous, its […]


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GSR School Committee, Panel 72

  Panel 72 Chair: Gregory J. GSR School orientation for new GSR’s is the last Wednesday of every month at 7 PM. Zoom ID: 303 162 5518 Passcode: ID 285544 […]


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Archives Committee, Panel 72

  Panel 72 Chair: David K.E-mail: Archives-Chair@LongBeachAA.org Oral Histories Kit from GSO MSCA 09 Group History Form (English) | MSCA 09 Group History Form (Spanish) Develop, maintain, and promote a District 4 Archives program […]


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Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC), Panel 72

Panel 72 Chair: Carly A.e-mail: CPC@LongBeachAA.org Your District 04 CPC Committee can bring the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to professionals in your community, helping them understand how and why AA […]


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Corrections Committee, Panel 72

  Panel 72 Chair: Jim D.email: Corrections@LongBeachAA.org Corrections Committee Workbook The purpose of a corrections committee is to coordinate the work of individual A.A. members and groups who are interested […]


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Treatment Facilities Committee, Panel 72

Panel 72 Committee Chair: Linnea M. E-mail: Treatment@LongBeachAA.org Treatment Facilities Workbook Bridging the Gap Committee Chair Responsibilities: Attend at least 6 Area Treatment Facilities meetings per year and report to […]


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Accessibility Committee, Panel 72

  Panel 72 Chair: Vacant Attend all (no less than 6) Area Special Needs Committee meetings and report to the district on activities. Form, maintain and facilitate a District 4 […]


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Finance Committee, Panel 72

  Panel 72 Chair: Jim W. 2022 D04 Budget Adopted 11.03.2021 “AA’s far-flung Twelfth Step activities, carrying the message to the next sufferer, are the very lifeblood of our AA […]


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Co-coordinating Committees of Panel 72


Hospitals and Institutions Committee (H&I), Panel 72

Panel 72 H&I Committee Chair: Vacant 1. Attend all MSCA Area 9 and local H&l Committee meetings and report to the district on H&I activities. 2. Attend all meetings of […]


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Young People in A.A. (YPAA [p72])

Panel 72 Liaison: Vacant Attend all (no less than 6) MSC Area 09 and local YPAA committee meetings and report to the district on YPAA activities. Attend all meetings of […]


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Harbor Area Service Committee – P72

Panel 72 HASC Liaison: Vacant Attend all HASC and local Committee meetings and report to the district on intergroup activities. Attend all Harbor Area Service Committee meetings and report to […]


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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.

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.

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.”