Contempt prior to investigation is never a great way to form an opinion. Whether you’ve formed an opinion or not, this will be a good place to learn more about this project. Join AAWS Non-Trustee Director, John W as he provides more information and answers your questions. So mark your calendars & save the date!
Announcing: New “soft touch velvet” covers to be used
on our softcover Big Books
July 14, 2023
Dear A.A. Friends,
We are delighted to announce that a new “soft touch velvet” cover treatment is now being used on our softcover Big Books.
This cover treatment makes use of the one of the most commonly used cover finishes available—that will eliminate the need for the special order of high-cost materials, which also have come to be accompanied by long lead times resulting in backorders.
Often used on classic editions, the “soft touch velvet” finish is well known among readers everywhere for its high-quality look and feel—and its durability.
Copies of our softcovers with this new cover treatment will be in circulation, beginning this month in these editions:
Down the line, copies of these Big Book softcovers with this new cover treatment will be in circulation in future months, as our current inventories of the previous editions are depleted, reprints are needed, and the new editions come off press:
With this latest innovation, we will be able to fulfill our great responsibility for the uninterrupted distribution of A.A.’s most beloved, life-saving books.
As always, we encourage ordering the Big Book and all of our items of literature from local distribution sources—groups, districts, areas, Intergroups and Central Offices—as they play a vital role in local Twelfth Step activities.
To order items all formats of the Big Book as well as other items of literature from the A.A.W.S. webstore, click here.
For questions, comments and sharing on this topic, please email us at publishingnews@aa.org.
With all best A.A. wishes,
David R., Malini Singh
A.A.W.S. Publishing Director Director of Operations
Annonce : Nouvelles couvertures « velours effet peau de pêche »
pour le Gros Livre à couverture souple
14 juillet 2023
Chers amis des AA,
Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer qu’un nouveau revêtement « velours effet peau de pêche » est désormais utilisé pour le Gros Livre à couverture souple.
Ce revêtement utilise l’une des finitions de couverture les plus courantes; il n’y aura plus besoin de commander spécialement des matériaux coûteux, qui entraînent de longs délais et donc des commandes en attente.
Souvent utilisée pour les éditions classiques, la finition « velours effet peau de pêche » est bien connue des lecteurs du monde entier pour son visuel et son toucher de grande qualité, ainsi que sa durabilité.
Dès juillet, des copies de nos couvertures souples avec ce nouveau revêtement seront disponibles pour les éditions suivantes :
Des copies du Gros Livre à couverture souple avec ce nouveau revêtement seront disponibles dans les prochains mois, le temps que s’épuisent nos inventaires actuels des éditions précédentes, que des réimpressions soient nécessaires et que les nouvelles éditions sortent de presse :
Grâce à cette toute nouvelle innovation, nous pourrons assurer notre grande responsabilité : la distribution ininterrompue des livres bien-aimés des AA qui sauvent des vies.
Comme toujours, pour vos commandes du Gros Livre et de l’ensemble de nos publications, nous vous encourageons à contacter des sources de distribution locales — groupes, Districts, Régions, Intergroupes et Bureaux centraux —, car elles jouent un rôle essentiel dans les activités de Douzième Étape.
Pour commander différents formats du Gros Livre et d’autres publications sur la boutique en ligne d’AAWS, cliquez ici.
Si vous avez des questions, des commentaires ou des retours à faire sur ce sujet, merci de nous envoyer un courriel à publishingnews@aa.org.
Sincères salutations des AA,
David R., Malini Singh
Directeur de l’Édition d’AAWS Directrice des opérations
Anuncio importante: Se utilizarán nuevas cubiertas aterciopeladas en nuestras ediciones de tapa blanda del Libro Grande
14 de julio de 2023
Estimados amigos de AA:
Nos complace anunciar que se ha comenzado a emplear un nuevo acabado aterciopelado para las cubiertas de nuestros Libros Grandes de tapa blanda.
Este tratamiento de las cubiertas utiliza uno de los acabados más comunes disponibles, lo que eliminará la necesidad de hacer pedidos especiales de materiales costosos y que han redundado en largos tiempos de espera y atrasos en los pedidos.
El acabado aterciopelado se utiliza frecuentemente en ediciones clásicas y es conocido por los lectores de todo el mundo por su aspecto y tacto de gran calidad, así como por su durabilidad.
Habrá ejemplares de nuestros libros de tapa blanda con este nuevo tratamiento de las cubiertas en circulación, a partir del presente mes, en las siguientes ediciones:
En los siguientes meses también entrarán en circulación las siguientes ediciones del Libro Grande en tapa blanda con las nuevas cubiertas aterciopeladas, a medida que nuestras existencias disminuyan, se necesiten reimpresiones, y las nuevas ediciones salgan de imprenta:
Con esta nueva innovación, podremos cumplir con nuestra gran responsabilidad de brindar una distribución ininterrumpida de los libros más queridos de AA, que salvan vidas.
Como siempre, recomendamos que los pedidos del Libro Grande y todos nuestros artículos de literatura se hagan a través de las fuentes locales de distribución —grupos, intergrupos y oficinas centrales—, ya que cumplen una función vital en las actividades locales de Paso Doce.
Para hacer pedidos de cualquier formato del Libro Grande así como de otros artículos de literatura de la tienda en línea de AAWS, hagan clic aquí.
Si tienen cualquier pregunta, comentario o compartimiento sobre este tema, por favor escríbannos al siguiente correo electrónico: publishingnews@aa.org.
Con nuestros mejores deseos en AA,
David R., Malini Singh
Director de Publicaciones de AAWS Directora de Operaciones
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Non-Trustee Director for the AA Grapevine?
The 2024 Conference will be selecting one – maybe it will be you!
Some of the qualities most desirable include a sound business or professional background, including but not limited to management, legal, publishing, content production, and/or e-commerce; familiarity and ties to diverse AA & professional communities; ability to work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives; prior non-profit services a plus; minimum of 7 years sobriety in the AA program; availability to attend quarterly & planning committee meetings. All interested AA members may apply, with the exception of Panel 72 Delegates. All resumes will be considered. For more information and full directions on how to apply, please follow this link: Non-Trustee Director opening. Resumes are due by September 15, 2023.
Click here for more information and a link to the resume form.
We hear the term frequently – but do you really know what it is?
Loosely defined, General Service is any service performed beyond one-on-one sponsorship and local group service (although some may say that coffee making, chairing local meetings and serving the home group is also considered general service).
I like to say it’s “helping the alcoholic I may never see.”
To learn more about the many facets of General Service, how information travels up & down the triangle, and how Area 48 serves it’s geographic and virtual districts, take a peek at these two brief slide presentations recently shared at an Area 48 events.
BETA testing has begun!
I am happy to report my iPhone now has the new GV/LV App in BETA testing form. It’s a fun app and I’m still finding my way around it, as well as reporting any bugs I might find. If you see me, ask me to show it to you. I’d be happy to.
Ever wondered who works at the GSO and how they got there? Ever thought working for Alcoholics Anonymous would be a dream job? Here’s your chance!! The GSO is actively searching for new staff members. The most interesting requirement of the job – you must be an alcoholic in recovery. A job that requires you to be an alcoholic – imagine that!
Click here for more information on the job and how to apply/
May 20 Report Back at Area Assembly
Conference Reports from various Chairs & Ad Hoc Committees:
General Service Board Chair Report – Jimmy D, SW Regional Trustee
AAWS Board Chair Report – Deb K, General Service Trustee
GV/LV Board Chair Report – Mike L, WC Regional Trustee
Around the Picnic Table Financial Report – Kevin Prior, Class A Trustee & GSB Treasurer
World Service Report – Marita R, Trustee-at-Large US
GV/LV App Progress Report – Chris C, Publisher, GV/LV
Plain Language Big Book Translation Report & Floor Discussion – John W, General Service Trustee
Participation of Online Groups Ad Hoc Committee Report – Trish L, Trustee-at-Large Canada
Location Plus Ad Hoc Committee Report – Carolyn W, General Service Trustee
Thank you to all those who attended the 2023 Delegate’s Day of Sharing and a special thanks to Districts 4, 8, & 14 for hosting.
Much gratitude to those DCMs, Alt DCMs and GSRs that stepped up to help present the items and facilitate the breakout sessions.
The Delegate’s Questionnaire can be filled out on line by clicking the link provided here. Don’t forget to request access to the background material before starting the questionnaire so that you have all the information needed to make informed answers. I look forward to reading them all.
If you do not wish to take it on line, you may request a printable PDF to fill out and mail in by writing panel72delegate@aahmbny.org or reaching out to your local DCM for assistance.
I am also including here, links to the 2 presentations given at the Day of Sharing.
What is Delegate’s Day of Sharing?
Plain Language Big Book – process and progress
Thank you
Tammie E
Area 48, Panel 72 Delegate
GV/LV Conference Committee
Interested in serving on the AAGV Board? Here’s your chance!!
AA Grapevine’s Corporate Board has started a search to fill a vacancy for one non-trustee director on the slate at the 2024 General Service Conference. Interested A.A. members are encouraged to submit a résumé. Basic qualifications for this position are: a minimum of seven years of continuous sobriety with a working knowledge of the A.A. service structure and familiarity with The A.A. Service Manual; ability to work with diverse teams in a group conscience setting; experience serving on boards of directors (nonprofit experience is most helpful); knowledge of organizational strategic planning, problem solving and implementation of change; experience with organizational management and finances; and familiarity and experience with management, legal, publishing, content production, web/app development, e-commerce and experience with new communication technologies and methodologies. The time commitment required is significant and includes availability to attend four planning meetings of the AA Grapevine Board, as well as attendance at three General Service Board weekends, which include quarterly AA Grapevine Board meetings and meetings of trustees’ committees (to which corporate board directors are appointed). Trustees’ committees may also include conference calls between in-person meetings. In addition, directors attend the General Service Conference for one week in April and may be called upon to represent AA Grapevine at Regional Forums or other A.A. functions. In seeking applications for all vacancies in A.A., the Fellowship is committed to creating a large applicant file of qualified persons, which
reflects the inclusiveness and diversity of Alcoholics Anonymous. Completed résumés should be submitted by September 15, 2023.
Click here for more information and a link to the resume form.
An opportunity for our creative members.
Feel free to send AA Grapevine your favorite photos that reflect the joy of living, serenity, and other sobriety themes.
Photos must be anonymity protected with no full-face poses or readily identifiable images of people.
Selected photos will be posted on the AA Grapevine Instagram page – you may enter as many photos as you wish.
Please include your name and last initial, and location.
If you are interested, send photos to social@aagrapevine.org .