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About State Sponsored Workshops
What are State Sponsored Workshops?
State Sponsored Workshops can cover any number of topics
and may be scheduled anywhere in the State. They can
draw from the experience of a wide variety of experience
from all around the state. They are a forum for groups
and districts to exchange ideas and learn from each
other. They provide an informal atmosphere where local
and area-wide people get together to consider topics
of general and local interest.
What topics might be covered at a State Sponsored Workshop?
Topics can be any subject related to AA Unity or Service
which may be useful in your setting. Click here
for a list of some topics. Others can be done as well.<
Where might a State Sponsored Workshop be useful?
In any situation where there is a need, anywhere in
the state. Some examples:
- In remote areas, workshops have been found
to renew interest and participation, where perhaps it
had faded.
- In Groups, Cities, or Districts where
problems of group unity, traditions, sponsorship, etc.
are found, a workshop can bring fresh perspective.
- A workshop can reinvigorate any service
committee by raising awareness of the work of the committee
and letting the fellowship know of the possibilities
for service. Workshops on CPC, PI, Treatment, Corrections
etc have proved most valuable.
Where might a mini-workshop be useful?
Mini-workshops
of one or two topics can be arranged in conjunction
with District Meetings, Dinners, or other gatherings.
These might be 30 minutes to 2 hours in length, and
could be scheduled either as part of the agenda, or
as separate sessions before or after the meeting.
How would I go about scheduling a workshop?
Your Alternate Area Chair arranges the workshops.
Just , or call the State office at 405-842-1200 (9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday - Thursday) to contact her.
. She will visit with you and
others interested, and schedule a planning session to
select topics, date, location, etc. The Area has budgeted
funds to cover rent, meat for potluck etc as needed.
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