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The purpose of this website is to provide general information about Alcoholics Anonymous and about A.A. in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. The purpose of this information is to facilitate the face-to-face meetings of still suffering alcoholics with those in recovery and to provide information and resources for anyone interested about Alcoholics Anonymous in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan.
What’s New in Area 55
General Service Assembly
The next assembly will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 2308 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH 43604. Enter and exit by the front door only.
Area 55 Sharing Session
Two sharing sessions will be held on the topic of How do you feel about changes to the founders’ original writings? The first will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The second will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Zoom.
News Resources
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 International Convention and Travel to Canada
- Membership Survey Results
More than 6,000 A.A. members were randomly selected and surveyed in 2022 by the General Service Office for the U.S. and Canada. The Membership Survey, which has been conducted periodically since 1968, provides a snapshot of the A.A. fellowship and its members.
- Box 459 Fall 2023
In this issue, meet four new Class B General Service Board Trustees and learn more about the Reserve Fund, A.A.’s “Prudent Financial Principle” in action. This issue also includes news from Publishing, information on visiting GSO, calendar of events, and more.
- Message from the General Manager at GSO
Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, reflects on Gratitude Month and shares information about A.A.’s current financial challenges.
- AAWS Highlights
The AAWS Highlights are back in production.
- The Grapevine and La Viña apps are here!
On your phone or tablet, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play, and search for “Grapevine” or “La Viña.” Tap download. To learn more visit https://www.aagrapevine.org/apps
- Box 459 Summer 2023
In this issue, read about the 73rd General Service Conference and Conference Advisory Actions, learn how members are bringing virtual A.A. meetings to correctional settings, and read the first in a new series “Inside A.A. Finance,” featuring a Q&A with the chair of the General Service Board Finance and Budgetary Committee.
This issue also includes news from Publishing and the Archives, updated Seventh Tradition fact sheet, and more.