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  • New “soft touch velvet” covers for softcover Big Books

    New “soft touch velvet” covers for softcover Big Books

     

    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:

    • English Large Print Big Book – (Item B-16)
    • English Pocket Big Book – (Item B-35)
    • Spanish Large Print Big Book – (Item SB-16)

    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:

    • English Portable Softcover Big Book – (Item B-30)
    • English Large Print, Abridged edition — (Item B-24)
    • Spanish Portable Big Book – (Item SB-30)
    • Spanish Large Print Big Book, Abridged edition – (Item SB-24)
    • Spanish Pocket Big Book – (Item SB-35)
    • French Portable Softcover Big Book – (Item FB-30)
    • French Large Print Big Book – (Item FB-16)
    • French Pocket Big Book – (Item FB-35)

    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 :

    • Le Gros Livre en anglais (gros caractères) – (Article B-16)
    • Le Gros Livre en anglais (poche) – (Article B-35)
    • Le Gros Livre en espagnol (gros caractères) – (Article SB-16)

    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 :

    • Le Gros Livre en anglais (portable, souple) – (Article B-30)
    • Version anglaise, édition abrégée (gros caractères) – (Article B-24)
    • Le Gros Livre en espagnol (portable) – (Article SB-30)
    • Le Gros Livre en espagnol, édition abrégée (gros caractères) – (Article SB-24)
    • Le Gros Livre en espagnol (poche) – (Article SB-35)
    • Le Gros Livre en français (portable, souple) – (Article FB-30)
    • Le Gros Livre en français (gros caractères) – (Article FB-16)
    • Le Gros Livre en français (poche) – (Item FB-35)

    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:

    • Libro Grande, letra grande, inglés (B-16)
    • Libro Grande, edición de bolsillo (B-35)
    • Libro Grande, letra grande, español (SB-16)

    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:

    • Libro Grande, tapa blanda, portátil, inglés (B-30)
    • Libro Grande, letra grande, versión abreviada, inglés (B-24)
    • Libro Grande, portátil, español (SB-30)
    • Libro Grande, letra grande, versión abreviada, español (SB-24)
    • Libro Grande, edición de bolsillo, español (SB-35)
    • Libro Grande, tapa blanda, portátil, francés (FB-30)
    • Libro Grande, letra grande, francés (FB-16)
    • Libro Grande, edición de bolsillo, francés (FB-35)

    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

  • 2024 Opening for GV/LV Non-Trustee Director

    2024 Opening for GV/LV Non-Trustee Director

    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.

  • GV/LV App Update

    GV/LV App Update

    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.

     

  • The General Service Office is looking for new staff members!

    The General Service Office is looking for new staff members!

    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/

  • Opening for AAGV Non-Trustee Director

    Opening for AAGV Non-Trustee Director

    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.

     

  • Grapevine Photo Opportunity

    Grapevine Photo Opportunity

    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 .

  • GSO Reopening to Visitors!

    GSO Reopening to Visitors!

    Beginning October 5th, the General Service Office, (located at 475 Riverside Dr) will again be welcoming visitors.  This also includes reinstituting the Friday 11:00am AA meeting.  Please see the memo from General Manager, Bob W and the Website Communication (that will be posted on aa.org in the near future) regarding the reopening for more information on how visitor safety will be addressed.

    Thank you all for your patience during this transition time.

  • Call for stories!!

    Call for stories!!

    Did you get sober later in life?  Share your story, perhaps you’ll be featured in the updated pamphlet.

    Deadline – September 23, 2022

  • 2025 International Convention – Member Engagement Survey

    2025 International Convention – Member Engagement Survey

    As many of you may know, planning is already underway for the 2025 International Convention that will be held July 3-6, 2025,  in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 

    Given the impact and uncertainty of the Covid-19 virus, it is vital that we obtain feedback from the Fellowship as it relates to domestic and international travel, attendance at large events, and thoughts regarding an in-person event with a partial, limited virtual component, and incorporate the feedback in our planning.  We anticipate that the following survey will be one of several dispatched during the planning process so that we may remain current with the thoughts of the Fellowship. 

    Kindly take a few minutes and answer the questions in the link below.  Your responses are of great value in helping us to better plan for the International Convention.  (All responses are anonymous.)   Please respond by October 31, 2022

    https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/UhCs6p

     

  • News Release: Grapevine Price Adjustments for 2023

    News Release: Grapevine Price Adjustments for 2023

    Due to increasing costs of supplies, Grapevine will be increasing the price on books and other content related items beginning January 2023. Get your orders in now!!