Northern Illinois Area 20 Alcoholics Anonymous

CANCELED - 7th Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
2020-03-14 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Out of an abundance of caution and the ban on public gatherings by the New Mexico Department Of Health, The Children of Chaos group regrets that we must indefinitely postpone our annual Corned Beef And Cabbage event which was to be held this Saturday, March 14th.
As guidance from appropriate health authorities allows, we hope to hold a future event to benefit NMCYPAA. Details will be announced if such an event is planned.

7th Tradition in support of NMCYPAA 2020 Conference hosted in Albuquerque
4:00 Dinner
5:00 Speaker
6:00 Auction and 50/50 Raffle
Main course provided by Children of Chaos. Please bring a side, dessert, or drinks to share!
Mystery speaker to be revealed later!
Bring any (useable) items for auction and compete in the 50/50 Raffle!
View or Download Event Flyer

CANCELLED - St. Patty's Potluck & Open Mic Night
2020-03-14 17:30 - 21:00
Santa Fe Inter-fellowship St. Patty’s Potluck & Open Mic Night
Bring something to eat or drink
Free Coffee – No Cover

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CANCELLED - Red Road AA Convention Fundraiser 2020
2020-03-14 18:00 - 20:45
Indian Tacos | Raffles | Speakers
Saturday, March 14, 2020
6:00-7:00 p.m. – Taco Sale – $5/plate
7:00-7:30 p.m. – Raffles (donations welcome)
7:30-8:30 p.m. Speakers

St. Patty’s Indian Taco Fundraiser Flyer

POSTPONED - Sunrise Catchers 24th Anniversary Celebration
2020-03-21 06:30 - 09:00
Reschedule date to come as more information regarding COVID-19 unfolds.
Breakfast Potluck 6:30am
Speaker Meeting 8:00am

POSTPONED - March Assembly 2020 - Dessert Potluck - Speaker Meeting
2020-03-27 17:00 - 20:30
POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2020
Fellowship – Dessert Potluck @ 5:00pm
Speaker Meeting @ 7:00 pm

POSTPONED: Area Assembly: March 2020
2020-03-28 07:00 - 2020-03-29 12:00
POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2020
As most of you are aware by now, the Secretary of the Department of Health in New Mexico has initiated a Directive that all “Mass Gatherings” of groups of 100 people or more are prohibited.
In light of this Directive, we will not hold our onsite March Assembly in Taos as scheduled for March 27, 28, and 29. After discussion and vote of the Area 46 Officers the current intent is to postpone until sometime in May, pending the developments with the COVID-19 virus. Should the restrictions be lifted by then, the Host District in Taos will re-address the planning and scheduling. We will keep you posted as developments change.
Since this Assembly was also our Pre-Conference Assembly, our Delegate Bill L will schedule a series of Conference Calls to allow Area 46 to participate in the Conference process. The call schedule will be distributed and posted to the Area 46 website and the Delegate’s page. Our Delegate will be providing further details in separate communications.
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Pre-Conference Area Assembly
All are welcome to participate!
In addition to the normal committee work and business meeting, we will learn about and talk about those topics that will be decided by the Area delegates at the General Service Conference in New York. GSRs will carry the voice of their groups to our own Area Delegate, Bill L., before he heads to the General Service Conference in April.
March 2020 Assembly Flyer

Final March 2020 Assembly Agenda – ENG
Final March 2020 Assembly Agenda – ESP

Area Hotels
• Sagebrush Inn (2.1 miles) — $109 (Courtyard King/Queen), $119 (Studio 2 Queen rooms)
—mention “Area 46 AA” to reserve, 575-758-2254, rate is per-night, plus tax
• Super 8 by Wyndham (1.6 miles) — $59 (two-night stay required)
—ask for Daniel, manager, to reserve, 575-613-1912, rate is per-night, plus tax
Other Hotels within 2 Miles of Taos Charter School
* Inn on the Rio (1.8 miles) — 575-758-7199
* Hampden Inn (2.1 miles) — 575-737-5700
* Quality Inn (1.5 miles) — 575-758-2200
* Taos Valley Lodge (2.1 miles) — 575-737-0447
* Hotel Don Fernando de Taos (1.8 miles) — 1 575-751-4444
Restaurants
Look for restaurant listings and a Taos area map in the March issue of El Farolito.

Staying Connected in AA While Social Distancing (Online)
2020-04-18 12:30 - 14:30
Please join us for a District 12 Online Workshop
STAYING CONNECTED IN AA WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING
* FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, MEETING CAPACITY=100
ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/562925177
Meeting ID: 562 925 177
Password: D12
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Pre-Conference Forum (Online)
2020-05-02 13:00 - 16:00
Join us the afternoon of Saturday, May 2 to discuss four important Conference Agenda items.
Our Area 46 Delegate wants to make sure he is speaking for the group conscience of our area. Your group’s voice on these topics is so critical to AA as a whole.
The official event begins at 1PM but the main zoom meeting room will be open at 12:30 PM for meet and greet.

Session
Time

Delegate Opening Remarks
1:00 – 1:05 PM

Breakout Session #1 (Choose one)

1:05 – 2:00 PM

Changes to the Preamble of Alcoholics Anonymous
Main Room

5th Edition of the Big Book
Breakout Room

Break and Main Room Q&A with Bill
2:00 – 2:10 PM

Breakout Session #2 (Choose one)

2:10 – 3:00 PM

Revisions to the first 164 pages of the Big Book
Main Room

Plain Language Big Book
Breakout Room

Open Discussion Session with Delegate
3:15 – 4:00 PM

Area 46 Assembly (Online)
2020-05-30 10:00 - 12:30
Join us for the first ever Area 46 Assembly online!
Details
When May 30, 2020 | 10AM-12:30PM (room opens at 9:30AM)
Who A46 Trusted Servants, A46 Committee Chairs, DCMs, GSRs, AA Members
How Online or Dial-in by Phone

Pre-Registration (highly recommended)
Registering ahead of time will save time the day of the event and ensure you get into the meeting on time.
Dial-In by Phone (Registration)
If you do not have access to the Internet or an Internet-enabled device, you can call in to the assembly by phone. Please contact Jim H. at 575-706-2950 to register before the event and obtain the dial-in number.
Modified Schedule will include:

Trusted Servant Reports
Old Business
New Business

Area committee meetings should be held online or via phone before the assembly. Contact your committee chair for details on day/time.
Download Registration Flyer
Assembly Agenda

Download in English
Download in Spanish

63rd Annual Area 46 Convention 2020 (Online)
2020-06-05 00:00 - 2020-06-07 23:59
Information and Registration

Founder's Day Picnic by the Carlsbad Group
2020-06-13 11:00 - 15:00
FOUNDER’S DAY POTLUCK PICNIC
DATE: JUNE 13, 2020
TIME: 11AM- 3PM
LOCATION: PECOS RIVER PARK BY BAND STAND
HOSTED BY THE CARLSBAD GROUP
MEAT PROVIDED BY THE GROUP – BRING A DISH TO SHARE!
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Area 46 Public Information (PI) Committee Meeting (Online)
2020-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
Please join us for our Area 46 PI Meeting. We hope to have a representative from every district.
https://zoom.us/j/96049830688
Dial in by phone
+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 960 4983 0688

District 3 Service Workshop 2020
2020-07-25 09:30 - 11:30
………..but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
Join us for a lively workshop hosted by District 3 as we discuss what service positions are available within our district and how you can get involved. Bring those you sponsor or bring an AA friend!
This is an online event. The room will be open at 9:15 AM on July 25, 2020.
Agenda will include:

A variety of panelists

District committee chairs both past and present
Area 46 committee chairs both past and present
Q& A Segment

Report from the 2021 Area 46 Service Forum Chair

The Forum will be hosted by District 3

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 836 4780 9275
Password: [REDACTED]
Dial in: +1 253 215 8782

Questions? Contact Workshop Chair Manuel P. at 505-610-8327 or District 3 Webchair Kerri K. at webchair@dev.aa-nia.org.

Delegates Report (Districts 12-13)
2020-07-25 13:00 - 15:00
Join us to learn about the latest decisions A.A. as a whole
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89672359616
Meeting ID: 896-7235-9616
For more information, contact district12@dev.aa-nia.org / district13@dev.aa-nia.org
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Area 46 YPAA Committee Meeting
2020-07-26 18:30 - 21:00
Hey everyone in ypaa land. Hope you are staying safe, sober and spiritual while navigating the land of limited contact. I know that it’s been awhile since an update however, I think I finally got this whole communication thing a bit more under control.
The committee has been meeting on the last Sunday of each month, via Zoom, and we would love for everyone to join us. This month the meeting will be on July 26 at 6:30pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/360638453?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 360 638 453
Password: [REDACTED]
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Dial by your location
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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Meeting ID: 360 638 453
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdQVTE2XDb
We will be continuing with or traveling zoom meetings, and keeping in touch any other way we can. Thank you for your patience while I continue to figure out the best ways to be of service.

Andy T.

Online Workshop: Reopening Meeting Spaces in NM
2020-08-02 13:00 - 15:00
Guests from the Department of Health and the Governors Office will join the workshop to give us information and answer questions on infection control, the Governor’s guidelines on reopening and other legal issues regarding COVID-19. Please see the flyer for more information about what will be discussed at this very special event.
Sharing on Considerations & Concerns

Traditions
Public Health
Local, State & Federal Regulations
Other Legal Issues
Questions for an Informed Group Conscience
Hybrid Meetings

Co-hosted by Districts 12 & 13
Download the Reopening Workshop Flyer 8.2.20
Download Reopening Workshop Flyer (Spanish)
The purpose of this workshop is neither to encourage groups to nor discourage them from holding in-person meetings at this time. We respect that each A.A. group is autonomous. We are simply offering information & resources so that each group might make informed decisions about reopening their meeting space in light of COVID-19.

Workshop Zoom access:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9089419752
Workshop dial-in access:
(346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 908 941 9752

Delegates Report (District 8)
2020-08-06 19:00 - 20:30
Join us to learn about the latest decisions A.A. as a whole
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/544816681
Meeting ID: 544-816-681
PW: [REDACTED]

Archives Committee Meeting
2020-08-07 19:00 - 20:00
Wanted: District Archives
Any AA member who has an interest in participating (or just wants to check us out) is welcome. Please contact Patience B A46 Archives chair for more information or questions at archiveschair@dev.aa-nia.org.

Whenever a society or civilization perishes there is always one condition present; they forget where they came from.
~Carl Sandburg
Zoom Info

https:/zoom.us/j/96363049775
Meeting ID: 963 6304 9775
P/W: Archives

Delegates Report (District 18)
2020-08-08 10:30 - 12:30
Join us to learn about the latest decisions A.A. as a whole
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Link Coming Soon

Delegates Report (District 3)
2020-08-15 14:00 - 15:30
Join us to learn about the latest decisions A.A. as a whole
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/87159940428
Meeting ID: 871 599 40428

Delegates Report (District 16-Online)
2020-08-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join us to learn about the latest decisions A.A. as a whole
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81782736174?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 817 8273 6174
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Delegates Report (District 4-Online)
2020-08-30 10:00 - 14:00
Join us to learn about the latest decisions A.A. as a whole
Topic: Aug 30th District Meeting & Delegate’s report
Time: Aug 30, 2020 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 976 5792 4215
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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+13462487799,,97657924215#,,,,,,0#,,139861# US (Houston)
+16465588656,,97657924215#,,,,,,0#,,139861# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 976 5792 4215
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeEdzGmzcX

Labor Day Virtual Dance Party
2020-09-05 19:00 - 21:00
AA District 2 Presents
Labor Day Virtual Dance Party Saturday night September 5th!
7:00-9:00pm Mountain time
Go to twitch.tv/moonrangermusic at that time and join us!
Having a free Twitch.com account will provide the most optimal experience.
Download Event Flyer

Pre-Assembly Speaker Meeting (Online)
2020-09-11 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us for THE MEETING BEFORE THE MEETING…
Alcoholics Anonymous Area 46
Pre-Assembly Friday Night Open Speaker Meeting
Hosted by New Mexico District 16
Speaker: Diana L. – GSO CPC/Treatment Desk
Meeting on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/98421613751
Meeting ID: 984 2161 3751
Dial in by phone: +1 346 248 7799
Download Meeting Flyer

Area 46 September Assembly 2020 (Online)
2020-09-12 00:00 - 2020-09-13 23:59
Join us for the September Area 46 Assembly online!
Details
When September 12-13, 2020
Who A46 Trusted Servants, A46 Committee Chairs, DCMs, GSRs, AA Members
How Online or Dial-in by Phone

Pre-Registration (highly recommended)
Registering ahead of time will save time the day of the event and ensure you get into the meeting on time.
Area Committee Meetings will be held during Saturday at the virtual assembly. To help this process run smoothly we are asking everyone to select which committee meetings they wish to attend as part of the registration process. There will be the opportunity to make changes the day of the assembly, but it will help greatly if most of this is decided before the event.
Virtual committee meetings are a great way to participate in a committee that matters to you. For a list of Area 46 Committees visit https://dev.aa-nia.org/committee-list/.
Dial-In by Phone (Registration)
If you do not have access to the Internet or an Internet-enabled device, you can call in to the assembly by phone. Please contact Jim H. at 575-706-2950 to register before the event and obtain the dial-in number.
Full Assembly
This will be a complete assembly. All Area 46 business will be conducted including committee meetings on Saturday morning.
Download Registration Flyer (English)
Download Registration Flyer (Spanish)
Download Assembly Agenda (English)
Download Assembly Agenda (Spanish)

Taos Mountain Fiesta 37th Annual (Online)
2020-09-26 00:00 - 2020-09-27 23:59
This year’s event will be a Zoom webinar
Register online at https://taosmountainfiesta.org
To register by mail download and print the Registration Flyer
Main Speakers

Don M., Louisville, KY
June G., Los Angeles, CA
Ilse G., Albuquerque, NM
Rosa P., Taos, NM
Manuel P., Albuquerque, NM
Norm W., Tijeras, NM

There is no registration fee for this year’s event. Donations are welcome.

Women's Sobriety Fest 2020 (Virtual)
2020-09-26 09:00 - 16:00
Save the Date! Saturday, September 26
Our 2020 event includes Al-Anon participation, ASL interpretation, and real-time Spanish translation!
Registration (no cost) via
WWW.NMAAWSF.COM

Conference begins at 9 and ends around 4.
We will offer a short guided meditation at the end of the conference.
Merchandise will be available for purchase from the website.
There will be a virtual basket to honor the 7th Tradition.
All other information (Program & Speakers, Zoom code password, etc.) may be obtained at our website soon.

Download Save the Date Flyer (b/w version)
Download Save the Date Flyer (color version)

Birthday speaker meeting
2020-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
Zooming Into Sobriety is having our virtual zoom bday and speaker meeting Wednesday September 30, 2020 at noon. Zoom ID#819 199 9486 Password# 335434. Paul G. our District #6 DCM will be our speaker. He is celebrating 4 yrs of sobriety. Please join us.

Area 46 PI Committee Meeting
2020-10-01 19:00 - 20:30
Monthly committee meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Join by Zoom
Meeting ID: 960 4983 0688
Dial in by phone: +1 346 248 7799

7th Annual District 9 Sobriety Gathering (Virtual)
2020-10-02 00:00 - 2020-10-04 23:59
Virtual Language of the Heart
Meeting ID: 975 725 7414
Password: [REDACTED]
Speakers:
Friday
7:00 p.m. – Melanie K. (District 8)
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – Freddie J. (District 4)
11:00 a.m. – Veronica (Vee) S. (AZ District 1)
2:00 p.m. – Myron T. (District 3)
4:00 p.m. – Osha H. (District 12)
6:00 p.m. – Sean N. (District 9)
8:00 p.m. – Mike D. (District 18)
Sunday
8:00 a.m. – Sarah C. Al-Anon Speaker
10:00 a.m. – Ernie T. III (Ft. Defiance,AZ)
Free Zoom Webinar
7th Tradition Contribution is $2.00 registration (register and you’re entered into raffle)
We have T-shirts for $20.00!
Visit our website: https://www.d9sobrietygathering.org/
email us at: d9sobrietygathering@gmail.com
Mail-in form for registration and t-shirt is available
Contact Us:
Jerry F. (505) 722-4818 or (505) 315-7394
Lennie (505) 297-5512
Mike T. (505) 930-3942
Download Flyer and Mail-in Registration Form
