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Alcoholics Anonymous in the U.S. and Canada Welcomes New Board Chairperson – Added June, 2021

Linda Chezem (nonalcoholic), of Plainfield, Indiana, has been selected as chairperson of A.A.’s General Service Board, replacing outgoing board chair Michele Grinberg.

Box 4-5-9 Summer 2021 – Added June, 2021

This issue celebrates the 25th anniversary of La Viña, with a look at its development over the years and how it meets the needs of today's Spanish-speaking members in the U.S./Canada and around the world. The issue also reports on some of the important A.A. events that have taken place during the pandemic, helping to keep A.A. united – and informed. There is also an introduction to the new Class A (nonalcoholic) chairperson of the General Service Board and the new trustees who have been selected following the 71st General Service Conference.

New! 2 special-edition keepsakes – Added June, 2021

Now available: A Visual History of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Archival Journey, the lively illustrated primer on A.A.’s history originally developed as the souvenir book for the 2020 International Convention, as well as a free, downloadable commemorative International Convention keepsake poster.

New! 2 special-edition keepsakes – Added June, 2021

Now available: A Visual History of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Archival Journey, the lively illustrated primer on A.A.’s history originally developed as the souvenir book for the 2020 International Convention, as well as a free, downloadable commemorative International Convention keepsake poster.

Class A Trustee Vacancy Announcement – Added June, 2021

Please click here for an important announcement sent on behalf of the Trustees' Nominating Committee.

Opening for Nontrustee Director Position – Added June, 2021

There is an upcoming opening for a nontrustee director position in 2022 for A.A. World Services, Inc.

Vacancy Announcement - Nontrustee Director Position – Added June, 2021

The AA Grapevine Corporate Board will have a vacancy for the position of nontrustee director following the General Service Conference in April 2022.

Announcement from Board chairs – Added May 2021

Please click here for an important announcement sent on behalf of board chairs Jimmy D., A.A. World Services, Inc. Board and Linda Chezem, General Service Board.

AA Grapevine Special Announcement – Added May 2021

Grapevine and La Viña Celebrate Founders' Day with Free Access from May 26 through June 10, 2021.

Vacancy Announcement - AAGV Publisher Position – Added May 2021

The AA Grapevine, Inc. has begun the search for a new Publisher as Albin Z. retired in April 2021.

Announcing our A.A.W.S. test pilot program: Reduced shipping charges May 17–October 18, 2021 – Added April 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to make the lifesaving message of Alcoholics Anonymous easily accessible, from May 17 through October 18, 2021 A.A.W.S. is offering a 5-month test of reduced shipping charges on its entire catalog of books, pamphlets, audiovisual material and more.

Please click here for the reduced shipping fee structure and to read more about the test pilot program.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Concerned About a Drinking Problem? – Added April 2021

We hated to admit that we could never drink safely. But in A.A. we finally gave up trying to control our drinking.

American Sign Language Now Available on the A.A.W.S. YouTube Channel – Added April 2021

The Big Book and "Twelve and Twelve" in American Sign Language are live on the A.A.W.S. YouTube Channel!

Sharing from Behind the Walls – Spring 2021 – Added April 2021

Sharing from Behind the Walls is published quarterly by the Corrections assignment and contains excerpts from inmates’ letters sent to G.S.O. The 2020 Winter issue is now available in PDF. Print copies will be available on a limited basis.

The Regional Forums video is available on AA.org – Added March 2021

Good news! The Regional Forums video is now available on our Regional Forums Page and A.A.W.S. YouTube channel.

Quarterly Report from G.S.O. – Added March 2021

Activities of the General Service Board including A.A. World Services, Inc., AA Grapevine, Inc.

The World Service Meeting Final Report – Added February 2021

Since its inauguration in 1969, the World Service Meeting (WSM) has provided an ongoing international forum for shared experience and ideas on carrying the A.A. message of recovery from alcoholism. Held biennially, the event alternates between New York and other locations around the globe, and has convened in such diverse cities as Cartagena, Colombia; Auckland, New Zealand; Oviedo, Spain; Malahide, Ireland; Mexico City, Mexico; and Warsaw, Poland. Due to the pandemic, the 26th World Service Meeting was held virtually, in November 2020.

Letter to the Fellowship from A.A.W.S. – Added February 2021

A communication from A.A. World Services, Inc. board chair Beau B.

A.A.W.S., Inc. Announces Enhanced eBook and Audiobook Distribution – Added February 2021

As of January 14, 2021, A.A.W.S. ebooks and audiobooks are available for purchase across a combined 51 major platforms that serve libraries, educational institutions, professional portals, subscription services, the National Corrections Library, and many other popular distribution channels. To view the General Manager and Publishing Director’s announcement and to learn more, click here.

Remote Communities Committees – Added January 2021

Remote Communities Committees assist A.A. members who live in underserved or remote communities — communities that are difficult to reach because of geography, language or culture.