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Statement of Purpose
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
Ohio State Convention
The Ohio State Convention will be hosted by Area 55 on Friday, August 8, 2025 through Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Delta Hotel Toledo by Marriott.
General Service Assembly
The next assembly will be held Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 2308 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH 43604.
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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.