To add an inventory question to page 30 of the pamphlet, “The A.A. Group”, that reads: Do our group members know where to find up to date information about A.A. on the websites and newsletters of central offices and intergroups, districts, areas, aa.org, and A.A. Grapevine/La Viña?

Judah N., DCM from 0408 Petaluma presented. In discussing the question at the subdistrict level, it became evident that not all GSRs are aware of where to find such information. Through discussion, they agreed that it would be helpful to add this as an inventory question. The subdistrict presented it to the district, and it was unanimously voted in favor. 

Clarifying Questions

Q: Would this eventually become a proposed agenda item? A: Yes, if it follows the process and is approved at the Area level, it could be submitted as a potential agenda topic. // Q: Is it only websites and newsletters, or is it other digital forms, for example, an app? A: It’s for websites and newsletters. // Q: Have you considered describing it as aa.org and AA Grapevine instead of GSO in New York? A: We would be open to an amendment to add the Grapevine. // Q: Would you consider adding “s” to reflect intergroups, districts, and areas? A: If that’s grammatically correct, we would do that. // Q: Instead of what it says now, would you consider “aa.org and A.A. Grapevine” instead of GSO in New York?’ A: Yes. //Q: Did your subdistrict or district consider any other avenues to achieve the same idea, other than this pamphlet? A: The District agreed this pamphlet would be a good avenue. // Leslie. Q: Did you consider writing the literature standing committee and asking them to add it to an existing printed pamphlet without having to go through a new business process? A: No. If it gets approved and submitted by the Area, the literature committee could autonomously decide to add it. Revised motion: To add an inventory question to page 30 of the pamphlet, “The A.A. Group”, that reads: Do our group members know where to find up-to-date information about A.A. on the websites and newsletters of central offices and intergroups, districts, areas, aa.org and A.A. Grapevine? Vote by simple majority to keep the motion at the ACM or present it at the next Assembly. 

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This motion was first presented at a sub-district and then brought to the full district. GSRs collected group consciences and after discussion, the district unanimously voted to forward the motion to the ACM in December of 2024. The ACM agreed it should be decided at the Assembly. The intent of the motion is to add a thoughtful inventory question to encourage group discussion about whether members have access to current A.A. information resources at all service levels. The question is drawn from the inventory section of the A.A. Group pamphlet, pages 29–30. We are asking to include 14 questions instead of 13.

Q: What was it in the sub-district that propelled this motion? What was brought up at the sub-district? A: I don’t know – I was not there. [The initial motion maker clarified that this arose because the GSRs at the sub-district meeting didn’t know where to find information and that inspired this motion.] // Q: When this was discussed, how much was focused on the “The A.A. Group” pamphlet versus providing feedback on how to find information? A: The intent is to generate conversation in the groups about where this information exists. // Would you like to add language about finding resources in more places and specifically general service, such as on the websites and newsletters of central officers and intergroups, General Service districts and areas, H&I, etc. A: For now, we would like to keep the wording as is to generate.

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Group consciences:

• Felton Group unanimously approved this.
• My group also unanimously supports it.
• We believe this will be a useful tool coming from General Page 3 of 12 Service, because many people don’t know this information exists.
• It would be beneficial to all groups.
• We support adding the inventory question–it helps inform members about available resources.
• Very important addition. Many don’t know where to find information about A.A. One minority opinion said there’s already plenty of info. Another person didn’t even know the pamphlet existed.
• Two people said to leave the pamphlet as is.
• Adding this will help us get better, more current information and encourage doing a group inventory.
• Our group agreed unanimously.
• My group was against it–they felt most people already know this info. Two long-timers didn’t even know how to use the internet. The minority opinion supported it, saying it would show people how to find the information.
• We felt this would help members better serve the fellowship.
• Our group fully agreed– it’s a great idea. Even if not discussed, just seeing the question might inspire people to seek out the information and bring it to their group.
• Thank you for the ASL interpreters–I’m a Deaf member. My group was unanimously in favor. Newcomers often don’t know where to find current info on aa.org or our District site. We’d also like more awareness of DeafAA.org.
• My group thought this was a good question to help all members find info and help us recommend resources to newcomers and people who can’t access audio content in La Viña.

Personal opinions:

• If you’re going to add this info to the pamphlet, include the General Service app.
• Most groups don’t do inventories – adding this might prompt more. In Texas, inventories were common. When I moved here, no one even knew they were supposed to do one.
• There’s room to amplify this content within the other inventory questions.
• We should raise awareness of how to access A.A. info, especially for younger members.
• In the Latin American community, there’s less access to information. This should go out as widely as possible.
• By adding this question, we’ll recognize what needs to be done so new members can access the information. It prompts us to ask what we’re doing for newcomers and how we can communicate better.
• I like the idea but personally feel our focus should be on providing vision. Are we nitpicking? We have so many pamphlets – are the other questions outdated? Do we need a separate pamphlet just for inventories? Is this the best use of Conference time for a single question in a single pamphlet?
• GSRs will report back to their groups about this assembly and about this pamphlet. The agenda topic process will generate wide conversation across the Fellowship and how to find information and that will be the benefit.

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