The below table contains the names and email addresses of the District Committee Members (DCMs) and Alternate-DCMs serving in Area 33.
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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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Area 33 Officers Contact Information
The below table contains the names and email addresses of the elected Officers of Area 33.
Officer Officer Name Email Delegate Cheryl B. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@etageled33aera Alternative Delegate Edgar L. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@etageledtla33aera Chairperson Sean A. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@nosrepriahc33aera Records Secretary Shannon H. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@yratercessdrocer33aera Registrar Andrew B. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@rartsiger33aera Secretary Jean C. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@yraterces33aera Treasurer Tracey T. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@rerusaert33aera Updated
Alternate Delegate’s Role & Responsibilities
The Alternate Delegate prepares to assume the Delegate’s responsibilities should the Delegate be unable to continue any duty. He or she presides at the Area Committee meeting, assists the Delegate whenever needed, sets up and coordinates the Area 33 GSR school, coordinates Area 33 GSR District workshops, Pre-Conference, Service Fair, reviews and edits Area Assembly minutes received from Secretary and maintains Area 33 communications with past delegates.
Area 33 Overview
Structure of Area 33
Area 33 is located in Southeastern Michigan. It includes 5 Counties: Wayne; Oakland; Macomb; St. Clair; and Sanilac. There are 24 districts and one Spanish linguistic district. More details can be found in Area 33 Geography.
There are approximately 1,000 registered groups in the Area. You can search and filter them using our Meeting Finder.
The Group
The basic unit of A.A.’s service structure is the A.A. Group. Your group and its neighboring Groups form the next larger unit, the district. Group Service Representatives ( GSRs) attend district meetings, and elect a District Committee Member (DCM) who conducts district meetings and represents the conscience of the district as a voting member of the Area Assembly.
The District
The Districts form the next larger unit, the Area. There are 25 Districts in General Service of Southeastern Michigan -Area 33. GSRs and DCMs attend Area Assemblies once a month to share information and vote on issues that affect A.A. as a whole.
The Area
General Service of Southeastern Michigan -Area 33 is one of three delegate areas in Michigan, and one of the 93 delegate areas in the United States and Canada. The members of Area 33 Assembly elect the Delegate who represents Alcoholics Anonymous on behalf of the area.
Area Officers
The Area Officers consist of the Delegate, Alternate Delegate, Chairperson, Treasurer, Registrar, Secretary, and Records Secretary.
The Area Officers serve a two-year term beginning in the odd years. Elections are held in the preceding October. The elections are conducted by third-legacy procedure as described earlier in this guide and in The Service Manual. The outgoing Delegate chairs the Area Officer elections and forwards the results to the General Service Office. Voting members are the GSRs, DCMs, Area Committee Chairs, and Area Officers. Alternate GSRs and DCMs are also voting members in the absence of the GSR or DCM.
Area Standing Committees
The Area Standing Committees are designed to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous in specific ways to the still-suffering alcoholic. Some of the committees may do so through direct contact with the public, the professional community, the website, literature, or through the prison system.
The Area Members elect a Committee Chair every 2 years. Some committees have only the Chair as the lone member, while others have many members on their committee. A number of committees have regularly scheduled meetings where members come together to discuss how they will go about fulfilling the duties of their committee. The majority of the committees, however, are looking for volunteers.
If you are interested, check out the committee page on the website staging.aa-semi.org or ask one of the officers at the Area Assembly meeting and they will be able to direct you.
Liaisons
Liaisons: Area 33 has several Liaison positions. A Liaison is a contact person, or representative, from a specified group or entity who keeps Area 33 up to date and informed as to their activities. Likewise, Liaisons inform their groups or committees of the events and news of Area 33. Intergroup/Central Office & YPAA liaisons are elected at the Area 33 Assembly.
Intergroups/Central Offices: There are three intergroups in Area 33. Intergroup liaisons report on upcoming events and information regarding the intergroup. The liaison participates in the area meetings. The three Intergroups/Central Offices in Area 33 are:
A.A. of Greater Detroit
A.A. of Oakland County Intergroup
Detroit & Wayne County Office
YPAA Liaison: The YPAA Liaison position encourages communication and collaboration amongst young people in A.A. throughout Area 33, as well as help with communication between Area 33 and the various YPAA entities throughout the Area, the State of Michigan, the Eastern Area, and across the country. YPAA entities refers to any young person’s group (YPG), young person’s conference/convention, or young person’s committee. This Liaison will keep the Area informed of any upcoming state, regional, or international YPAA conferences or conventions happening in or around Area 33. This Liaison position can help educate Area 33 and its members about what YPAA is and how a young person might get involved or find relatable fellowship in the program. It is highly suggested this position maintains or has access to an update list of young people’s meetings throughout the Area. Please contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@aapy33aera.
Traditions Skit: This group performs the Traditions Skit as requested by groups, districts or events. It can be fun and informative and add a little variety to your event. The Chair of the Traditions Skit Committee sets up the skit as requested, contacts the traditions skit players, and informs the Area of their schedule. To request a skit to be performed at your function, contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@tikssnoitidart33aera.Ad Hoc Committees: Ad Hoc Committees are formed with a specific purpose in mind, and once that purpose is fulfilled, the committee is typically disbanded. A motion to form an Area 33 Ad Hoc Committee can be made by any eligible member during new business. When an Ad Hoc Committee is formed, a Chair is elected and shall serve as long as the committee exists.
What is General Service?
New members of Alcoholics Anonymous soon learn about the importance of twelfth step work-service to another alcoholic that helps both giver and receiver to stay sober. They then see such work broadened to include central office or intergroup service, institutions, committee service and finally, General Service. What are they?
In Bill W’s introduction to The Service Manual, he tells how general service grew to fill a need beyond the reach of individual, group, and Intergroup. Today, the term “general service” is applied to all kinds of activities within the conference structure, carried on by area committees, delegates, trustees, and G.S.O. staff. Usually the services affect the fellowship as a whole. Almost always, they are part of A.A.’ s distinctive unity, which allows the fellowship to function so well.
Finance Committee Overview
The Finance Committee provides fiscal oversight of the Area 33’s financial situation and consists of the immediate past Area Treasurer, the current Area Treasurer, a Past-Delegate (elected by the Area), and two at-large members (also elected by the Area). It is suggested that the at-large members be free of any other Area 33 commitments. Members of the Finance Committee elect the Committee Chair, and the Chair serves for two years.
This committee is responsible for drafting the annual Area 33 budget, which is presented to the Assembly for review and approval in November of each year. Any request for funds that is not accounted for in the budget, or for money that is over the budgeted amount, must go through the finance committee for a recommendation. The Finance Committee will review the proposal and make a recommendation to the assembly regarding the request, prior to a vote.
See the Finance Chair for the procedure on special budget requests, or contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcecnanif33aera.
Finance Committee meetings generally occur monthly and prior to the Area 33 Assembly. Meeting times are at the discretion of the Committee.
Films Committee Overview
The Films committee maintains a collection of audio-visual equipment and general conference approved films and videos for use at A.A. functions and professional presentations as requested.
To have the films committee visit your group, district workshop or other function, contact the films committee at gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcsmlif33aera
Literature Committee Overview
The Literature committee displays current A.A. Conference approved books and pamphlets at the area assembly meeting, area workshops, and other events as requested. They keep the area informed of new publications, literature catalogs and price changes.
The Literature Committee may also buy A.A. Conference approved literature in quantity from GSO, for use by Area 33 standing committees, but the Literature Committee cannot sell literature.
Individuals or groups wishing to purchase A.A. Literature should do so, in person, from their nearest A.A. Intergroup or Central Office (below), or from aa.org‘s Online Bookstore.
- A.A. of Greater Detroit (Ferndale, MI)
- A.A. of Detroit Wayne County Central Office (Detroit, MI)
- A.A. of Oakland County (Pontiac, MI)
Contact the Literature chair at gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcerutaretil33aera.
Public Information (PI) Committee Overview
The Public Information (PI) committee informs the general public about the A.A. program by using the media (TV, radio, & press). They fulfill requests to participate in programs set up by schools, businesses, or other organizations.
If you wish to volunteer for this committee, contact the committee Chair at gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcnoitamrofnicilbup33aera.
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.
March Roundup (MRU) Committee Overview
The March Round-Up Convention committee is responsible for planning the annual March Round-Up, a local convention with A.A., Al-Anon & Alateen activities, i.e. – open speakers, topic panels, alkathons, banquet dinner, dance, etc.
The March Round-Up Committee meets year-round, independently of the area, usually at the hotel where the convention will be held. The March Round-Up Chair or Co-Chair attends the Area Assembly to give a report. Volunteers are always welcome!
Please contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@riahcurm33aera to get involved.
Liaison to A.A. of Greater Detroit Overview
A Liaison is a contact person, or representative, from a specified group or entity who keeps Area 33 up to date and informed as to their activities. Likewise, Liaisons inform their the group they work with about the events and news of Area 33.
Intergroup/Central Office liaisons are elected at the Area 33 Assembly. Intergroup liaisons report to Area on upcoming events and information regarding the Intergroup. The liaison also participates in the Area 33 meetings.
The three Intergroups/Central Offices in Area 33 are:
- A.A. of Greater Detroit
- A.A. of Oakland County Intergroup
- Detroit & Wayne County Office
Area Assembly
When:
The Area 33 Assembly is held on a Sunday, each month at 12:00 noon. Lunch is provided by the districts and begins at 11:30 a.m. Please check the area 33 website staging.aa-semi.org, or the area minutes for a complete listing of the meeting schedule.
Where:
Assembly information will be available monthly on the Area 33 website homepage:staging.aa-semi.org
Hosts: Districts rotate the responsibility of hosting the Area Meeting. Each month the hosting district is responsible for making coffee, providing lunch, snacks and cleaning up. The Area covers a fixed, budgeted amount for the lunch.Meeting Format:
The area assembly meeting, or business portion of the assembly:
- 12:00 – 2:00 pm: Assembly Business Meeting -This is the business portion of the meeting and includes reports from the Delegate, Treasurer, Registrar and Secretary, as well as new and old business.
- The area will publish an Area Assembly Format Schedule, each year, detailing the format and content of the Assembly for any particular month.
In addition, there are some other meetings that occur prior to the Area Committee and Assembly meetings each month. They include:
- 10:00 -11:00 am: Service Manual Study
- 11:00 -11:30 am: GSR Orientation
- Area 33 provides a GSR orientation every month prior to the area assembly meeting. The orientation gives an overview of the A.A. service structure as well as information specifically geared toward Area 33.
- It begins at 11 :00 a.m. and all new GSRs are invited to attend, as well as any other interested person (s). If you need information about your district, or have general questions, someone at this meeting will be able to help you.
- 11:00-11:30 am: DCM Meeting
- This meeting typically occurs in February, March, May, June, August, November, & December
- The DCMs meet prior to the Assembly meeting during the months listed above.
- The Area 33 Registrar chairs this meeting.
- 11:00 -11:30 am: Standing Committees Meeting
- This meeting typically occurs in January, July, and October
- The Chairs of the standing committees meet prior to the assembly meeting during the months listed above.
- The Area 33 Alternate Delegate chairs this meeting.
- 11:30 am – 12 pm: Lunch
- 12:00 – 2:00 pm: Assembly Business Meeting -This is the business portion of the meeting and includes reports from the Delegate, Treasurer, Registrar and Secretary, as well as new and old business.
Liaison to A.A. of Oakland County Intergroup Overview
A Liaison is a contact person, or representative, from a specified group or entity who keeps Area 33 up to date and informed as to their activities. Likewise, Liaisons inform their the group they work with about the events and news of Area 33.
Intergroup/Central Office liaisons are elected at the Area 33 Assembly. Intergroup liaisons report to Area on upcoming events and information regarding the Intergroup. The liaison also participates in the Area 33 meetings.
The three Intergroups/Central Offices in Area 33 are:
- A.A. of Greater Detroit
- A.A. of Oakland County Intergroup
- Detroit & Wayne County Office
Delegate’s Role & Responsibilities
The Delegate carries the collective conscience of Area 33 to the General Service Conference each year and reports the events of the conference to the Area Assembly. He or she attends all area, state and regional service meetings, helps the area and the General Service Office obtain financial support, is an ex-officio member of all Area committees; obtains information from GSO, provides A.A. leadership in solving local problems involving A.A. traditions, visits groups and districts in the area, works closely with the area officers, keeps the Alternate Delegate informed, and, late in the term, works with the Delegate-elect and new Area Officers.
gro.imes-aa.gnigats@etageled33aera
Liaison to Detroit & Wayne County Office Overview
A Liaison is a contact person, or representative, from a specified group or entity who keeps Area 33 up to date and informed as to their activities. Likewise, Liaisons inform their the group they work with about the events and news of Area 33.
Intergroup/Central Office liaisons are elected at the Area 33 Assembly. Intergroup liaisons report to Area on upcoming events and information regarding the Intergroup. The liaison also participates in the Area 33 meetings.
The three Intergroups/Central Offices in Area 33 are:
- A.A. of Greater Detroit
- A.A. of Oakland County Intergroup
- Detroit & Wayne County Office
Liaison to YPAA (Young People in AA) Overview
Area 33 has several Liaison positions. A Liaison is a contact person, or representative, from a specified group or entity who keeps Area 33 up to date and informed as to their activities. Likewise, Liaisons inform their groups or committees of the events and news of Area 33. The YPAA liaison is elected at the Area 33 Assembly.
The YPAA Liaison position encourages communication and collaboration amongst young people in A.A. throughout Area 33, as well as help with communication between Area 33 and the various YPAA entities throughout the Area, the State of Michigan, the Eastern Area, and across the country.YPAA entities refers to any young person’s group (YPG), young person’s conference/convention, or young person’s committee. This Liaison will keep the Area informed of any upcoming state, regional, or international YPAA conferences or conventions happening in or around Area 33.
This Liaison position can help educate Area 33 and its members about what YPAA is and how a young person might get involved or find relatable fellowship in the program. It is highly suggested this position maintains or has access to an update list of young people’s meetings throughout the Area.
Please contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@aapy33aera
Traditions Skit Overview
This group performs the Traditions Skit as requested by groups, districts or events. It can be fun and informative and add a little variety to your event.
The Chair of the Traditions Skit Committee sets up the skit as requested, contacts the traditions skit players, and informs the Area of their schedule.
To request a skit to be performed at your function, contact gro.imes-aa.gnigats@tikssnoitidart33aera.
Ad-Hoc Committees Overview
Ad Hoc Committees are formed with a specific purpose in mind, and once that purpose is fulfilled, the committee is typically disbanded.
A motion to form an Area 33 Ad Hoc Committee can be made by any eligible member during new business. When an Ad Hoc Committee is formed, a Chair is elected and shall serve as long as the committee exists.
Accessibilities Committee Overview
The members of the Accessibilities Committee explore, develop and offer alternatives in order to carry the A.A. message, and to involve alcoholics with disabilities into our program. While there are no special A.A. members, many have accessibility issues. Accessibility issues can be defined as members with visual, hearing or speech impairments, hospitalized, convalescing, and those that are homebound. Someone who uses a walker, wheelchair or crutches, has physical and/or mental challenges, and those with ambulatory issues also receive our help. Veterans and non-English speaking members who need assistance are also accommodated. Whatever their disability or challenge to receiving the A.A. message may be, it is hoped that they will never be excluded from A.A. meetings, 12 step work or A.A. service.If you would like to volunteer or know someone in need, please contact the Accessibilities Chair. gro.imes-aa.gnigats@seitilibissecca33aera.