Northern Illinois Area 20 Alcoholics Anonymous

Area 46 YPAA Committee Meeting
2020-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
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.

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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
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Meeting ID: 817 8273 6174
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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)
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Meeting ID: 976 5792 4215
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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

Big Book Workshop by "An AA Group"
2020-10-02 18:00 - 2020-10-03 17:00
“An AA Group” out of Santa Fe, NM is celebrating their 20th Anniversary
Zoom Meeting ID: 845 3604 6389
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Friday, October 2, 2020
6-9PM – Introductions and Stories
Saturday, October 3, 2020
9PM-12PM – 12 Step Workshop
12-1PM – Lunch
1-5PM – 12 Step Workshop (continued)

Area 46 Archives Committee Meeting
2020-10-02 19:00 - 20:30
Monthly committee meeting on the first Friday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 963 6304 9775
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial in by phone: +1 346 248 7799

Area 46 YPAA Committee Meeting
2020-10-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-08 19:00 - 20:00
The Area 46 YPAA Committee meetings on the second Sunday of the Month at 7PM on Zoom. MAR, SEP and DEC the committee meets during the Area 46 assembly.
Meeting Link
https://zoom.us/j/92065078359
Meeting ID: 920 6507 8359
Dial in by Phone: +1 253 215 8782
For special projects there may be additional meetings on other Sunday evenings at 7PM. Contact the YPAA Area Chair at ypaa@dev.aa-nia.org for more information.

NMCYPAA 2020 Online "Match Calamity With Serenity" (Online)
2020-10-16 19:00 - 2020-10-17 23:30
NMCYPAA 2020!!! October 16th and 17th
Matching Calamity With Serenity – Online Conference
Zoom ID: 864 8141 3576 Passcode: [REDACTED] (all lowercase)
Purchase Your Conference Shirt and Stickers Here:
(Your contributions help pay for our technology costs and Spanish interpretation)
host.nmcypaa.org
PROGRAM DROP!!!
FRIDAY – October 16th (All Times in Mountain Standard Time)
6:00 PM – Panel Meeting – Normally Would Not Mix: Our Shared Common Peril

Panelist will share their Experience, Strength, and Hope as it relates to our common peril of addiction and how we come together to support each other through understanding and fellowship, regardless of race, gender, or creed.

8:00 PM – Friday Main Meeting – Matching Calamity With Serenity

State and NM City Roll Call
Main Speaker 1: Ken V., Albuquerque, NM
Main Speaker 2: Stephanie, Portland, OR

9:30 PM – Comedy Show and AA Roast
SATURDAY – October 17th (All Times in Mountain Standard Time)
9:00 AM – 11th Step Meditation Meeting and Yoga Session
11:00 AM – Panel Meeting – AA’s Legacy of Service: Society of Alcoholics in Action

Panelists will share their Experience, Strength, and Hope as it relates to service through action. Carrying the message to the still sick and suffering alcoholic ensures not only our sobriety, but AA’s survival even during a time of global discord.

1:00 PM – NMCYPAA Advisory and Host Q&A Session

Vision for the Conference Moving Forward
Bid City Q&A
General Q&A and Feedback

3:00 PM – Panel Meeting – Listen to the Wind: Sobriety is Traditional

Panelists will share their Experience, Strength, and Hope as it relates to journey of sobriety as Native American in rural areas and their struggles and triumphs within A.A.

4:00 PM – Panel Meeting – Strange Mental Blank Spots: An Alcoholic Mind

Panelists will share their experience, strength, and hope as it relates to their struggles with coming to terms that they have an alcoholic mind. Struggles with the step process and how they overcame them after relapse.

6:30 PM – Saturday Main Meeting – Matching Calamity With Serenity (Spanish Translation Available)

Sobriety Countdown
Main Speaker 1: Chris T., Albuquerque, NM
Main Speaker 2: Paul P., Albuquerque, NM

8:00 PM – “Scared Sober Halloween Party”

Costume Contest! So Come Dressed Up!
BYOIC Social – Bring Your Own Ice Cream Social
Sober Theater Troupe Blackouts Performance (Pending, but we’re hoping)
Random Silliness and Fun!

Area 46 Website Committee Meeting
2020-10-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-16 19:00 - 20:30
Monthly committee meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Join by Zoom
Meeting ID: 929 6373 4742
Dial in by phone: +1 346 248 7799

Workshop: Ask Us Anything! (Online)
2020-10-24 10:00 - 11:30
Ask Us Anything!
A conversation between Old-timers and Newcomers
There is a Solution Group (Taos)
Presents a workshop
Via Zoom https://zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 823 4797 6521
Passcode: [REDACTED]
(Audio only, Dial 346 248 7799)
Download Flyer

Fall Workshop - What Now? Carrying the Message in the time of Corona Virus (Online)
2020-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
CARRYING THE MESSAGE IN THE TIME OF CORONA VIRUS
HOW ARE WE DOING WITH THAT?
WHAT MIGHT WE DO?
LET’S OPEN UP THE TOPIC AND LOOK AT NEW WAYS TO FULFILL OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES.
DISTRICT 18 ZOOM WORKSHOP
SPEAKERS and Q&A
Zoom ID: 836 4811 8842
Password: [REDACTED]

7h tradition proceeds go to circle of love.
Contact Pauline W. for more info: pmwilliams816@gmail.com
Download Workshop Flyer

Dec 2020 Assembly Planning Meeting
2020-10-24 11:00 - 14:30
Join us as we plan the December assembly.

Workshop: 11:00 AM
Assembly Agenda Discussion: 12:30 PM

https://zoom.us/j/97826888615
Meeting ID: 978 2688 8615
Dial-in by Phone: +1 346 248 7799

Safety Workshop by District 4 (Online)
2020-10-25 12:00 - 13:30
Topics include:

How did this topic of “safety” in AA come about?
What’s the yellow card?
What’s “zoom bombing” and what actions can my group take to prevent it?
What is “religious safety”?
… and much more!

Jon on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259334831?pwd=[REDACTED]
Download Workshop Flyer

Newcomers Workshop
2020-11-07 09:30 - 11:00
November 7th: 13th Annual Newcomers Workshop (sponsored by Seeking Serenity)

The 13th Annual Newcomers Workshop will be held on November 7th, 2020, 10:00am – 11:30am. It will be a Zoom meeting. See the Event listing for more information. You may register for the event at this link. Please be sure to click on “Full Post” to get the links.
This is a workshop for newcomers or AA members with any length of sobriety. There will be 6 speakers who are in their first 18 months of sobriety and each speaker will cover a topic that is important for every newcomer’s sobriety. Send an email to SeekingSerenityNewcomer@gmail.com for more information. To register, please download the flyer, and use the link at the bottom of the flyer. Be sure to click on the blue underline below “Register here” on the flyer, not on the text itself!

Friday Night Pre-Assembly Speaker Meeting
2020-12-04 19:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Sue M. – Lake Jackson, TX
https://zoom.us/j/97750359601
Meeting ID: 977 5035 9601
Dial-In by Phone: +1 669 900 6833
Hosted by District 10

Area 46 December Assembly 2020 (Virtual)
2020-12-05 08:00 - 2020-12-06 13:00
A few minor changes have been made to improve the online assembly experience for all of us. The main changes are briefly listed below.
Moving in and Out of Breakout Rooms
Great news! You will be able to move yourself in and out of breakout rooms. Zoom has added this feature. You MUST update to the latest version of Zoom in order to move yourself. If have not updated your Zoom client, then the host must manually move you like the September assembly.
Information on how to update your Zoom client can be found here.
Registration
The assembly will still be on Zoom but we have moved to the EventBrite platform for registration. This will allow our registrar and her team to actually check-in attendees at the event. Moving to EventBrite will ensure we have a solid count of eligible voters for voting on Sunday morning. Everyone will need to go the Registration Breakout Room to check-in when they enter the assembly for the first time.
Renaming
Since Attendees will be checked-in by the registrar there is no need to rename yourself.
Voting
The “Voting on Zoom” procedure handout will be more clear and will more accurately reflect the Area Information Pamphlet (AIP) Guidelines.
Link to Assembly and the Assembly Quick Reference PDF
On Dec 1 you will receive an email that includes the Zoom link for the assembly and the updated Assembly Quick Reference Guide. We suggest you print the Quick Reference Guide to have it handy during the assembly.

Friday Night Pre-Assembly Speaker Meeting
Hosted by District 10
Sue M. – Lake Jackson, TX
https://zoom.us/j/97750359601
Meeting ID: 977 5035 9601
Dial-In by Phone: +1 669 900 6833
