MSCA 09 Rocks!
- On 9/12, after four votes, we went to the hat for either Jeryl T. or Francine W. as our candidate for Pacific Region Trustee, where Francine was drawn from the hat. Thanks to both of you for standing!
- On 10/10, our elections revealed Panel 72: Mitchell as delegate, Alex as alternate delegate, Rich as chair, Manya as secretary, Bob H as treasurer accounts receivable, Carmen as treasurer accounts payable, and Don S as registrar. Welcome, and Godspeed in 2022 and 2023.
- I was away for three weeks during “election season” and missed some elections, but was happy to attend District 25 elections on 10/11, #24 on 10/20, #20 on 10/25, and #21 on 10/27 in person; #09 on 10/17 and #08 on 10/20 virtually. I also virtually visited District #05 on 10/14. I also attended the following elections: #06 on 11/2 and #10 on 11/3. And I hope to attend #05 on 11/11.
- On 10/17, I attend the Board meeting in Riverside with new officers: Bob, Carmen, Alex, and Manya.
- Congratulations to Francine and District 09 for a wonderful sponsorship workshop for two hours on 10/16, with as many as 75 participants.
Activities within the Pacific Region
- On 10/16, I Zoom into the nation’s second virtual district, District 25 of Area 72, Western Washington, which is so new that they identified their number during this particular meeting!
- On 10/19, attended Pacific Region delegates Zoom meeting, where new delegates, Mitchell and Candice from Idaho attended.
- On 11/6, I attend Area 02’s election Assembly, which is chaired by Kathi F, and am able to hear Kathi’s trustee’s report on the most recent General Service Board quarterly report before it is physically distributed in the next week-or-so. Among other things, she indicated there were 178 proposed agenda items (PAI is a new – ugh – acronym in A.A.)
All Things Conference-Related
- On 9/13, I receive an email from Francine W, who submitted a proposed Agenda Item asking that the language in Living Sober, Essay #12 (Getting Plenty of Rest) “Nobody has ever died of lack of sleep” be removed. Although not submitted from Area 09, per se, I did facilitate the submittal and though it appropriate to share my involvement with the Area.
- On 10/13, it was my pleasure to join 28 other delegates, including new delegates (e.g., Mitchell B) for an all-delegates’ Zoom meeting.
- On 10/19, I met with eight members of the Literature Conference Committee to discuss 60 (so far) potential Agenda Items for the Panel 72, 2022 Conference, with 150 Potential Agenda Items (PAIs; and possibly 40 more) being considered by the Trustees!
- Mitchell will receive his Conference committee assignment in early January 2022, which will not likely be Literature or Public Information.
- After the 10/10 election, I was honored by Mitchell B’s invitation to be his “Plus One” at the 2022 Conference, which I gladly accepted, and hope will happen in person.
News from New York:
- On Sept 22, I get a memo from General Service Office asking for submissions on “Suggestions for the Theme, Presentation and Workshop Topics for the 73rd Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference,” which I share with Area officers and Faith for posting on 10/9, with a deadline of 12/15.
- On 9/29, receive an exciting announcement indicating availability of following materials: “Experience Has Taught Us: An Introduction to Our Twelve Traditions;” “Hispanic Women in A.A.;” “Faith Leaders Ask About A.A.” (formerly titled “Members of the Clergy Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous”); Preamble Placard (M-10), Set of Placards (Preamble, Unity, Responsibility) (M-11), Wallet Card in English (M-2), French (FM-2), and Spanish (SM-2); and latest versions of 12 x 12: Softcover English (B-15), Large Print English (B-14), Gift edition English (B-4), and Large Print Spanish (SB-14). Also, that electronic and hard copies of the Service Manual will be available in November.
- Dated 9/22, I forward a memo from Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) for a “Request for shared experience on creative ways to carry the A.A. message to professionals,” with input due by 11/22. This memo is posted at msca09aa.org, under “Committees,” CPC.
- On 10/11, Faith posts the August 2021, Third Quarter General Service Board Report under Confidential Resources on our website.
- On 11/5, I receive a link to the new 2021-2023 Service Manual (https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/whats-new-on-aaorg), which I immediately forward to the Area officers, Hispanic DCMCs, and Faith to be posted.
- On 11/5, I receive a notice from Pacific Region trustee, Kathi F, that she will be presenting her report for the recent General Service Board’s fall quarterly report on 11/16 at 5:30 (PST), and that all new, incoming delegates are invited.
More Will Be Revealed!
- On 9/12, I submit an invoice for $88.20 for travel to District 05 and Area 09.
- Today, 11/7, I submit my latest, and likely next-to-last invoice of $321.60, mostly for elections.
- On 11/3, I was invited to speak at the only Chinese-speaking A.A. meeting in southern California, where I saw my name in Chinese for the first time:
爱德华
Delegate’s Bulletin Board
- My delegate’s share session of 9/12 was posted on the website later that day.
- Today’s share will also be posted very soon
Honored to be of Service!
爱德华 L., MSCA 09 Panel 70 delegate
Cell: (760) 964-0012
Email: msca09delegate70@yahoo.com