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Delegate report 3/28/26

Good day Friends,

This last month has been a busy but rewarding time.  Following our last meeting we went to NERAASA in Portland.  I was thrilled to see such wonderful participation from our Area.  Over the course of the weekend there were some good topics discussed.  Some take aways of talks and discussion – Some Questions to consider when being guided by Principles. 1: How does this help serve the primary purpose and 2: Does this help the new comer?  Leaning into Tradition 5.   Shared Ideas help us get to a good group conscience.  Autonomy is not a cloak to do whatever you want.  Autonomy equals responsibility.  Autonomy requires accountability.  “Freedom is tempered by responsibility” good decisions emerge from trust not through fear.  I learned about the Grapevine “back issues” deal where you can purchase a bundle of 30 back issues for under $2 per magazine.  I attended both round table discussions for Delegates and Alts.  We learned about some of the duties of the committee chairs of the conference committees as well as what to expect at conference.  We went over some of the schedule and how the conference operates in order to help us first year delegate be ready.  

Following NERAASA I spent the next week preparing the documents for the upcoming pre conference assembly.  We held one in person day of sharing and 4 virtual events (all well attended) to ensure that the information for The General Service Conference was well disseminated to the Area 43 Fellowship.  There was a lot of thoughtful discussion and great GSR participation.  I wish to thank all of those how participated in those sessions  There was also several visits to Districts, thank you to those DCM’s for inviting me to participate and share with those groups the Conference material.   I also want to take a moment to thank everyone here today who has participated in this process.  

I attended several other events over the past month.  NHSCYPAA which was a wonderful event put on by that hose committee.  The biggest take away from the weekend is the overwhelming sense of connection I saw with the YPAA community and feeling a part of our overall service structure.  NERD or the NorthEast Regional Delegates Reunion was another enjoyable experience where the weekend proved to be a solid place for helping prepare delegates to go to conference.  With a workshop guided by one of the General Service Trustees serving on the AA World Service board.  We learned a great deal about the process of selection for Non Trustee Directors and General Service Trustees.  There was also a “mock conference” which helped get an idea of what the  voting process was like and some experience of going to the mic during a conference like atmosphere.  

In conclusion the events attended leading up to today and then the process of today I think has really given me a good sense of what to expect and a new level of preparedness to represent Area 43 as a Delegate to the conference next month.  

A few things I wish to highlight from the bottom of the triangle, I continue to post the monthly self support letters on the “delegate corner” https://nhaa.net/delegate-corner/ we have moved the past letters into an archive location at the bottom of the page so that the most current one will always be highlighted however the past ones remain available.  Some other things you will find there, a call for stories for the Transgender Alcoholic and the Asian and Asian American pamphlets.  The deadline for submission is march 31’st.  I have included the hyperlinks in previous reports however the minutes will go out the day these end so if you wish to submit a story please use the link on the “delegate corner”.  

I hope to see everyone at the Area 43 convention next month April 17th-19th in Nashua.  I will miss you all next month as I will be at the General Service Conference during the monthly meeting.  I look forward to our Post conference Assembly May 30th hosted by District 9.  If any Districts would like me to visit following our Post Conference please reach out to schedule those visits.  

Thank you all for allowing me to serve Area 43 in this way.

Alex L Area 43 Panel 76 Delegate.

Good afternoon Everyone and happy February! 

Things are picking up now and communications are becoming more regular as we move closer to receiving the final Agenda Items with the background material.  Earlier this month following the “Board Weekend” I received the updated Proposed Agenda Item list or “PAI’S”.   I sent this grid out via mailchimp.  It includes the 14 Items forwarded along with the list of submitted items not forwarded.  If you have any questions regarding this don’t hesitate to ask.  We will be discussing these items in length at the Delegate Days of sharing.  Once I have received the remaining Agenda Items with background which should be later this week, the final list will be sent out and the background material will be made available to AA members.  

The Delegate Days of sharing both in person and online is where to come ask questions regarding the Agenda items.   Take this information back to the groups gain insight, make notes and report this back at the Pre conference Assembly.  Use the link below to access information regarding all sessions.

https://nhaa.net/shaping-the-future-of-aa-together-area-43-delegate-days-of-sharing/

https://nhaa.net/event/area-43-pre-conference-assembly-2026/

This upcoming weekend is NERAASA!!  If you didn’t get a chance to register online don’t worry you can register when you get there.  Last count I was provided Area 43 had 43 registered (just thought that was fun)  lets show up in full force as the event this year is so close in Portland ME.  For any information visit the NERAASA website regarding hotel reservations.  https://neraasa.com/  I want to highlight on of the panels being held there on Saturday morning.  They are hosting writing workshops for “aa for the Transgender alcoholic pamphlet”  

https://www.aa.org/submit-story-aa-for-the-transgender-alcoholic-pamphlet  

 and for the  Asian-and-Asian-American-alcoholic-alcoholic-pamphlet 

https://www.aa.org/submit-story-asian-and-asian-american-alcoholic-alcoholic-pamphlet

Deadline for stories is March 31st.

From the 75th General Service conference advisory actions:

“Twelve Concepts for world service” Animated video Has been adapted and released you can find the video here:  https://players.brightcove.net/6416005702001/experience_6903ca33aa96e6ec945ec48f/share.html

There were Also 3 Videos from Australia for PSA’S adapted for use below is a link to all three videos  “Risking your job”, Danger to your family” and “cham-pain”. 

https://www.aa.org/downloadable-videos

As mentioned Above, Board Weekend took place at the end of January. Some notable highlights I wish to share with are as follows.  

 First the hard to discuss items.   Draw downs on the reserve fund have taken place and as a result we have gone from 6.4 months down to 5.9 months in the reserve fund.  The Reserve fund is expected to go down to 5 months by Year end.  

Alcoholics Anonymous is a self supporting Organization that Relies on 7th tradition contributions to fulfill the requests, needs, and wants of the fellowship in carrying out the message.  Local contributions to Area 43 can be made at: https://nhaa.net/digital-contribution/

Contributions to the General Service Board can be made at: https://contribution.aa.org/#login-register

I also wanted to let you know regarding the minutes, I Had some questions on some of the language and reporting.  I will be asking those questions to our North East Regional Trustee and if there is anything important to report back, I will send out a mailchimp.

Digital Growth: App subscriptions rose 35% in 2025, with 120 new EU subscriptions after the January 11 release; revenue from Apple and Google stores now exceeds $456,000. 

Audience Expansion: Podcasts have over 1.3 million downloads, averaging 24,000 per month; social media growth continues, including 62,000 Instagram views for Grapevine and 17,000 YouTube subscribers

It was recommended to forward a draft of the 5th edition of the Big Book to the Conference Literature Committee.  That committee will get to review and decide whether to forward it to the full conference for review and action.  

Thank you all 

Warmest Regards 

Alex L 

Area 43 P76 Delegate

Congratulations to all Panel 76 newly elected officers, and incoming Panel 76 Committee Chairs. The Spirit of Rotation is alive and well in Area 43 and with it will be new ideas and energy that always gives way to a breath of fresh air in the fellowship.  It is up to all of us to support this crew in everything we do.  Alex our new Delegate Elect and I have come up with a date to put our heads together to pass along information and tips.

The Northeast Regional Forum (What we’ve been calling “NERF”) is just around the corner on December 5^th, 6 and 7.  It’s in Providence Rhode Island, so can be reached by car for the Saturday workshops should you decide to make a day of it instead of staying overnight. I am putting the GSO flyer below, with the link to register because there is an option to select registering for “audio only”. This option may help those who are unable to go in person. I will be there all weekend.  Registration is free.

https://www.aa.org/event/2025-northeast-regional-forum

I look forward to meeting with DCMs this Wednesday evening, at our monthly sharing session, virtually. The topic is in person and online safety. We will pick a date for the January and following 2026 meetings as well as some future topics to come!

Go to:
NERAASA.COM website for the most up to date registration and hotel information. The
Holiday Inn By the Bay is full, but the back up hotel is taking reservations online.

Working Together –Increasing Trust the Final Report of the 75th General Service Conference is published and available online at aa.org The hard copies are at our Service Office, and free to Members of Area 43 while the supply lasts.

There is a weekly Final Conference Review. The flyer with the zoom link to this meeting is shown below for November dates:

The Special Online Forum for Deaf A.A. Members is Saturday January 17, 2026, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. (EST).
Registration is now open, and free! Click here:
https://web.cvent.com/event/75b675fe-7dee-4e5e-876c-600a8c85ff9e/summary

I am still awaiting the Board package minutes from the last meeting at the end of October which should be posted to the delegates soon. I will get that information out to you as soon as it arrives.
May everyone have safe travels during the Thanksgiving holidays.

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It has been a pleasure and an honor to be of service to Area 43
~Sue W. Area 43 Panel 74 Delegate