Hey Area 46 AA members!
This weekend, Sept 13-15, Kerri K., Andy S., and I attended the NAATW (National AA Technology Workshop) via Zoom. There were many presentations about using technology in various AA committees, specific technology at GSO, and regarding the Meeting Guide App. If you have suggestions for the Meeting Guide app, I suggest you use the Contact link at the bottom of the app. The developers are committed to make this app usable all over the world!!
REPEAT – An important announcement: Yes, our service site password has been found in a data breach. Please don’t be alarmed. Since we don’t have any financial information (bank accounts, merchandise sales, etc.) it is not imperative we change the password immediately. My Google Chrome browser reminds me every time I sign in, and if you use Google Chrome, it will remind you if you are using the generic service site sign in. Our committee will be coming up with a protocol for the changing of that generic password, so please stay tuned. I am anticipating that we will change it at the December Assembly, which will be in the middle of this rotation, and we will continue to change it at that time during the subsequent rotations.
I’ll be working with Bridge the Gap and Corrections on making forms for folks being released from facilities.
We are continuing to look at improving our SEO (Search Engine Optimization). If this is something in which you have experience or expertise, we would love to have you join the Technology Committee. I learned quite a lot at the NAATW this weekend about this topic!
Please don’t forget that our public site has GREAT information for anyone seeking knowledge about Alcoholics Anonymous or finding a meeting within our state. Please use our site as a tool for CPC, PI, BTG, and Corrections. There are some wonderful articles and videos to help the professionals in our community.
If you find any broken links, please bring them to my attention.
If you need a meeting updated, please send to meetings@dev.aa-nia.org
If you need an event posted, please send to events@dev.aa-nia.org
Service site: Username is Area46 and the password is unity
The Technology Committee will meet on Monday, October 14th @ 7pm.
Email technology@dev.aa-nia.org if you would like to join us.
In love and service,
Lynda H., Technology Chair