Committee: Website
The Website committee manages the Area 33 Website and Online Workspace services, providing technical solutions to facilitate the work of Area 33 Officers, Committees, and Districts.
2025 Technology Sharing Sessions
The idea for these sharing sessions came about during the 2023 National A.A. Technology Workshop (NAATW). There was a common feeling that our community of technology trusted servants needed more frequent opportunities to get together and share our experience than just once a year. These monthly sessions are an attempt to meet that need.
The sessions will always be the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM Eastern Time/4:00 PM Pacific Time (unless otherwise indicated).
Area 33’s Web Committee is proud to participate (and occasionally present) during these monthly virtual sessions.
They are open to trusted A.A. servants of any service position, at any level, who wish to understand how technology can be used to help us Carry the Message. These meetings are recorded, and a historical archive of recordings is available.
Website Committee Report – August 2024
Area 33 Web Committee is keeping up with posting all of your summer and fall events. Please get them onto the calendar sooner rather than later, even if you don’t have a flyer created just yet.
Sean S.
Web Committee ChairWebsite Committee Report – July 2024
Area 33 Web Committee is keeping up with posting all your summer and fall events. Please get them onto the calendar sooner rather than later, even if you don’t have a flyer created just yet.
We are also continuing to improve the layout and navigation based on feedback that continues to roll in.
Sean S.
Web Committee Chair
Area 33 Committee Contact Information
The below table contains the names and email addresses of the elected Committee Chairpersons of Area 33.
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Web Committee Report – May 2024
After some delays, the new website will be launched Memorial Day weekend (Sun May 26)!
The staging website (https://staging.staging.aa-semi.org) has been up since shortly after the last Area Assembly, and there has been a prominent link on the homepage for over 1 week now. So far, there has been little feedback.
After the new website launches, the Web Committee will turn our focus toward leveraging our Google Workspace account to meet the communication & collaboration needs of Committees, Districts, and Area Officers within Area 33. There is a LOT more here than just Email, and we’re only scratching the surface of what we CAN do.
Also, I’m pleased to announce that Kevin M. has accepted the position of Web Co-Chair. Kevin’s experience will be a huge asset as we operationalize the ongoing maintenance of the new site AND focus on supporting Committees/DCMs communications and collaboration needs.
Contact me!
I want to understand the technology needs of Committees and DCMs. I want to help us all find supportable, long-term solutions that will protect our legacy beyond your particular rotation in your current service role.
Sean S.
Website Committee ChairpersonWebsite Committee Report – April 2024
Website committee is putting the finishing touches on the new website. A preview of the new site will go live at staging.staging.aa-semi.org this week, and the full site should go live on/around April 30, 2024.
Web chairperson has met with Design Source Media to coordinate off-boarding from their services for a smooth transition to our new website and hosting service at significant cost savings.
Website committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm via Google Meet. Check the area 33 website’s calendar for meeting details.
Sean S.
Website Committee ChairpersonWebsite Posting Policy
(more…)Area 33 Web Committee serves AA entities within and adjacent to Area 33 by allowing these AA entities to post Bulletins and Event Listings (a.k.a. “Flyers”) visible to our site’s audience. We adhere to Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12 Steps and 12 Traditions to the best of our ability while providing this service.
Bulletins vs. Events vs. Flyers: What’s the Difference?
Communicating various information types in digital form often requires different data management processes, depending on the type of information they contain.
(more…)Why Do We Need A Posting Policy?
Many AAs are accustomed to creating, copying, and distributing paper flyers to “spread the word” about notable events or changes of interest to other nearby AAs.
In a digital world, the words we spread travel much faster, and more widely, than our founders could’ve imagined.
(more…)Problematic Bulletins and Events
We have drafted these posting guidelines to minimize the controversy that arises around certain types of posts, especially as they relate to interpretation of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.
Retreats & Workshops
In the past, we have received postings for retreats and/or workshops,followed by numerous requests to take those postings down.
If your Bulletin or Event might be considered a retreat or workshop, please review the information below BEFORE submitting it:
- <include 1-3 links to aa.org publications/guidelines on this topic>
- <include 1-3 questions for self-reflection on this topic>
Similarly, if you are concerned that a particular retreat or workshop posting violates your interpretation of a particular tradition, we urge you to read the above guidelines prior to Reporting Objectionable Content <LINK>.
Raffles & Fundraisers
In the past, we have received Event postings mentioning fundraisers or raffles, followed by numerous requests to take those postings down.
If your Bulletin or Event might be considered a raffle or fundraiser, please review the information below BEFORE submitting it:
- <include 1-3 links to aa.org publications/guidelines on this topic>
- <include 1-3 questions for self-reflection on this topic>
Similarly, if you are concerned that a particular raffle/fundraiser posting violates your interpretation of a particular tradition, we urge you to read the above guidelines prior to Reporting Objectionable Content <LINK>.
(Non) “Conference-Approved” Literature
In the past, we have received postings mentioning the use of literature published by organizations other than A. A. World Services, Inc. or A.A. Grapevine, Inc., followed by numerous requests to take those postings down. This is commonly referred to as Non-“Conference-Approved” literature.
If your Bulletin or Event mentions any published literature, please review the information below BEFORE submitting it:
- <include 1-3 links to aa.org publications/guidelines on this topic>
- <include 1-3 questions for self-reflection on this topic>
Similarly, if you are concerned about the literature mentioned in a posting, we urge you to read the above guidelines prior to Reporting Objectionable Content <LINK>.
Fellowship-Focused Outings
In the past, we have received postings for “social” or “fellowship”-focused events, followed by numerous requests to take those postings down.
If your Bulletin or Event could be perceived primarily as a social outing, please review the information below BEFORE submitting it:
- <include 1-3 links to aa.org publications/guidelines on this topic>
- <include 1-3 questions for self-reflection on this topic>
Similarly, if you are concerned whether a fellowship- or social-focused outing “qualifies” to be considered an AA Event, we urge you to read the above guidelines prior to Reporting Objectionable Content <LINK>.
Repeat Postings
In the past, we have received repeated postings from some individuals attempting to promote or otherwise draw attention to specific meetings or meeting venues. We have come to view these repeated postings, without any significant modification or new information added, to be an abuse of posting privileges.
Please review the information below BEFORE re-submitting previously-posted content:
- <include 1-3 links to aa.org publications/guidelines on this topic>
- <include 1-3 questions for self-reflection on this topic>
Similarly, if you are concerned about a repeat posting, we urge you to read the above guidelines prior to Reporting Objectionable Content <LINK>.
Website Committee Overview
The Area 33 Website was created to provide a useful tool for conveying information about A.A. and Area 33 activities to alcoholics, the general public, and members of the Professional Community. The Website contains information about current events, meetings lists, archives, Area Assembly and committee information just to name a few. For those who are interested in speaking with someone in A.A., there are numerous hotline numbers listed. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is available on-line as well as several other literature items.
It takes several people to keep the website up and running. Website Committee Members do not need to have prior computer experience, just the willingness to learn. Experienced members are always welcome as well.
The Area 33 website address is staging.aa-semi.org.
If you are interested in becoming part of our team, or have any questions or comments regarding the website, please contact at gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcbew33aera.
Website Committee Report – February 2024
The Web Committee is looking forward to Assembly’s approval of the Motion presented at 1/21/24 Area Assembly to move forward with insourcing Website from our hosting provider, and hard at work preparing to relaunch.
We remind new Committee Chairs, DCMs, and Alt-DCMs to contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcbew33aera to access your @staging.aa-semi.org email addresses; using these emails for area business helps ensure continuity between service rotations.
Lastly, Web Committee’s monthly meeting for March (only) has been postponed by 1 week to 3/19/2024 @ 6pm on Google Meet.
Sean S.
Web Committee Chairperson
