The minutes for the March District 1 meeting are now available. See the menu link Service>Meeting Minutes.

The minutes for the April Central Service meeting are now available. See the menu link Service>Meeting Minutes.

The Importance of Having a Service Sponsor
Presented by Don F, past delegate

When: May 25, 2022 6-7pm
Where: Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7537988280?pwd=L01KMHIvcVc3WXBEWTAzNGIhZWdBZz09
ID: 753 798 8280 (Password: SERVICE)

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Deadline: October 31, 2022
The trustees’ Literature Committee has opened a call for stories in response to the 2021 General Service Conference Advisory Action regarding the pamphlet “A.A. for the Black and African-American Alcoholic,” stating that the pamphlet be updated to include current stories of recovery and a new title that is respectful and inclusive. The committee is seeking stories of recovery from all African-American, Canadian and Caribbean A.A. members from the

English-, French- and Spanish-speaking Black communities in the A.A. structure in the United States and Canada. Stories of recovery may also include:

• Experience, strength and hope
• Steps, Traditions, Concepts
• Sponsorship
• A.A. service
• Safety and racism
• Ethnic, cultural, gender and LGBTQ diversity

• Military
• Black mental health and diverse abilities
• Diversity of social status
• BIPOC A.A. Meetings
• Atheist/agnostics

The suggested format for typed manuscripts is 500-800 words, double spaced, in 12-point font. Handwritten manuscripts should be approximately 5 to 6 pages.
Submit Via Email Email: pamphletstories@aa.org Subject line: “A.A. for the Black and African-American Alcoholic”

The newsletter for April is now available.

The phone committee is in need of people to help with the daytime phone.
In addition, this committee also needs groups to volunteer to help with the weekend phone rotation.
Contact Michael A 902-402-3862 (Text/VM)

Bridging the Gap

with Corrections, Detox and Phone chair participation

When: April 10, 2022 1pm-3pm

Where: Club 24, 3 Dundas St. Dartmouth

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From: Tom H., Class B trustee
To: Trustees, Directors and Delegates
Re: ARMED FORCES MEMBERS INTERVIEW PROJECT

The Trustees’ Committee on Cooperation with the Professional Community/Treatment and Accessibilities is
initiating the production of more interviews from members of the United States and Canadian Armed Forces.

The goal of this effort is to improve A.A.’s outreach and identification with members of the U.S. and Canadian
military. A major part of this work will be the production of several audio/video products where individual
A.A. members who are currently serving or recently retired will share their experience with particular emphasis on recovery in A.A. while serving in the military.|

This letter is a call for volunteers who are willing to help in this important work.

We are looking for A.A. members who are willing to be interviewed for this project. We would like to have
representation from all Services from Canada and the U.S. The aim is to have recovered A.A. members from
all ranks, all across the spectrum of age, gender, orientation and varied operational experience speak to what it is like to recover and stay sober while serving in the military. Topics which we hope to highlight would likely
include but not be limited to: staying sober while deployed, perceptions of prejudice toward sober people, fears of negative impact on a person’s career if they become a non-drinker and dealing with stresses and psychological impacts unique to military deployments and experiences. We’re also looking for A.A. members
who wish to help find those who might be good candidates to be interviewed.

A.A. Members who wish to learn more about this project or to volunteer to participate in the interview process can contact our U.S. and Canadian points of contact by email at: militaryoutreach@aa.org

Please share this announcement and call for volunteers as widely as you can with A.A. Members and Trusted Servants throughout the Fellowship. The anonymity of all involved will maintained.

Sincerely,
Tom H.
Class B trustee

Circles of Love & Service

When: Wednesday March 30th 6-7pm AST

Where: Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7537988280?pwd=L01KMHIvcVc3WXBEWTAzNGlhZWdBZz09

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UPDATE: The kit has been found!!
District 1 is looking for the Grapevine Presentation Kit which is missing. Perhaps it was at your homegroup when Covid-19 hit and we went into shut down? It is a very large plywood kit with hinges and a handle. It opens up to stand up with lots of interesting Grapevine Information inside. Many of you may remember seeing this at Round-ups and other district AA events. If you remember seeing it recently – or have it stored at your group, please let me know. Thank you!
In Service,KathyG – AltDCM1.AAHalifax@gmail.com