District 04 MSCA 09

General Service - Alcoholics Anonymous

District 04 MSCA 09

Box 459 News and Notes (Spring 2026) Newsletter

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Here is a summary of the Box 459 News and Notes (Spring 2026) newsletter:

Key Highlights

  • First-Ever Online Forum for Deaf Alcoholics: Held on January 17, 2026, this special forum addressed severe accessibility challenges faced by deaf members. The initiative led to the creation of the Grapevine ASL YouTube Playlist and ongoing efforts to translate vital service literature, such as The A.A. Group, into American Sign Language (ASL).
  • GSO Headquarters Reopening: The General Service Office in New York City fully reopened its 11th floor in April 2026 following a major retrofit project that consolidated all employees onto a single floor. In-person tours and the traditional Friday 11:00 a.m. A.A. meeting have officially resumed.
  • Seventh Tradition Story Callout: GSO is inviting members to submit one-minute voice memos sharing how self-support and GSO services have impacted their recovery.

Publishing & Product Updates

  • Twelve Concepts Animated Video: A whiteboard-animation video explaining the Twelve Concepts for World Service is now available in English, French, and Spanish.
  • Plain Language Big Book Audio: The audio version of The Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous is launching in mid-June 2026 on the AAWS webstore and major audiobook platforms.
  • Souvenir Book Price Drop: The commemorative coffee-table book, A Book of Fellowship: 90 Years of Sharing Love and Service, has been discounted from $18 to $15 USD.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

  • 2030 International Convention Themes: GSO is actively seeking theme suggestions for A.A.’s 95th Anniversary International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri (scheduled for July 4–7, 2030). Submissions must be emailed by October 9, 2026.
  • 2026 Regional Forums:
    • Western Canada: June 12–14 (Saskatoon, SK)
    • Eastern Canada: August 21–23 (Boucherville, QC)
    • Southeast: September 18–20 (Raleigh, NC)
    • Pacific: December 4–6 (San Diego, CA)

Agenda – July 1, 2026, D4 Business Meeting

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Meeting Overview

  • Group: District 04, MSCA 09, Panel 76 Business Meeting
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, July 01, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Platform: Zoom (ID: 996 5396 0080 / Password: 673617)

Schedule & Order of Business

7:00 p.m. – Opening & Welcome

  • Opening: Serenity Prayer led by Marissa and Patrick.
  • Welcome: Greeting guests, visitors, and General Service Representatives (GSRs).

7:05 p.m. – Readings & Elections

  • Readings: GSR Preamble and the Concept VII Checklist.
  • Election: Voting for a new Secretary.

7:15 p.m. – Review & Approvals

  • Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 3, 2026.

7:20 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Area Updates & Officer Reports

  • DCMC (Titus D.): Discussing upcoming events and the June Area Service Committee (ASC) highlights regarding the printer, website, CPC, finance, and GSR school.
  • AltDCMC (Sam): Absent.
  • Registrar (Marilyn): Welcoming new GSRs and sharing details on registration and the Service Manual.
  • Treasurer (Kim S.): Financial report.
  • Committee/DCM Reports: Briefings from various regional districts (SE, NE, NW) and specific committees (including GSR School, Finance, PI, CPC, LGBTQ, Website, and YPAA).

7:40 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Closing Business

  • Old Business (7:40): Calling for anyone standing for an open committee chair or DCM position.
  • New Business (7:50): Open floor for new items (Note: the strict deadline for submitting new agenda items was the 15th).
  • AA Birthdays (8:25): Celebrating milestones.
  • Closing (8:30): Reciting the AA Responsibility Statement.

Panel 76 D4 GSR School (June 25)

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Panel 76 GSR school.

GSR (General Service Representative) School is an introductory and educational forum hosted by District 04 MSCA 09 (General Service – Alcoholics Anonymous). It is designed for anyone who is currently a GSR, “GSR curious,” or any district member looking to understand AA’s service structure better.

Key Topics Covered

The school focuses on fundamental AA service concepts, studying the Service Manual, and understanding how the fellowship functions globally. Key topics include:

     • The Upside-Down Triangle: Understanding AA’s structure, where the groups hold the ultimate authority.  • District and Area: Learning about local and regional service bodies.  • Trustees: Dissecting the roles of those who serve on the General Service Board.

Location:

  • 5028 Lorelei Ave. (Google)
    Lakewood 90713 (Map)
  • Time: 7 pm
  • Date: Thursday June 25th

If you have any questions please contact me at
gsr.school@longbeachaa.org‬
 
In Loving Service,
Angela B. Panel 76 GSR school chair