District 19 Area 11

Branford, North Branford, Northford and East Haven Ct. Alcoholics Anonymous

December 10, 2025 Business Meeting

  1. The Area Chair began the meeting with the normal greeting, Serenity Prayer and traditional A.A. openings to include:
    1. Tradition and Concept XII
  2. The Group then motioned, second the motion with subsequent discussion on the Area – 11 2026 Budget.
    1. The Area 11 Treasurer provided the Area – 11 Budget to all GSRs via D19 Secretary for your review.
    2. That budget was not discussed as it was discussed in full at the Fall Assembly.
    3. A Vote was taken by the Area – 11 Chair to approve the 2026 Budget as proposed. The vote was 100% approval, and the Area – 11 Budget was passed.
  3. The Area – 11 Website Ad – Hoc Subcommittee briefed the group on the progress of the Ad Hoc Committee and presented the group with the survey to be sent to all members of the District (Look for the from the Area shortly). Highlights are as follows:
    1. Ad – Hoc Committee reviewed all Websites in the U.S. and Canada for A.A. and ranked them in five categories. The Top nine are being looked at now for further analysis and recommendations.
    2. Ad – Hoc Committee then took questions and suggestions from the group.
  4. The Area – 11 Motion to Alter the Area – 11 Guidelines for submitted changes.
    1. This motion was not discussed but will be added for the next business meeting.
  5. The Area – 11 Convention Chair then briefed the group on the convention and the feedback provided:
    1. The cost was a definite improvement.
    2. The length of the convention was mixed; some wanted it longer, but some liked it as is. This is under review for 2026.
    3. There were 400 people signed in at the Convention and many more on line.
    4. The next Chair was nominated; Melanie W. was nominated and voted in as the 2026 Area – 11 Convention Chair (two people dissented); I voted yes based on her service resume and experience with the 2025 Convention.
    5. Convention 2025: area11convention@ct-aa.org
  6. Hannah then briefed the group on the CSCYPAA 2025:
    1. They are self-supporting
    2. 450 in attendance
    3. Many many people had significant length in sobriety; along with a complete newcomer to A.A. where this was their first AA experience.        
    4. The next Chair, Jack K. was put up for the position in 2026; A vote was taken and he was elected (100% vote); I voted yes based again on his service resume and his experience as Alternate for 2025.
    5. CSCYPAA 2025: cscypaa@ct-aa.org
  7. Rompiendo Fronteras 2026 was briefed, but unfortunately, I do not speak Spanish and I did not sign up for the English Translation to this meeting, so I was unable to determine was he said. However, if there is anyone that needs or would like more information on this subject:
    1. Rompiendo Fronteras 2026: rompiendofronteras@ct-aa.org
  8. Round Up 2026
    1. March 21st at the Pitkin Center, Wethersfield
    2. Meeting is this coming Thursday if you are interested the flyer is coming
    3. Round-Up 2026: roundup@ct-aa.org Liz C (860) 324-9706
  9. Soberfest 2026 chair has stepped down; so if there is anyone interested in being the Chair, let anyone know ASAP. If there is no Chair there is no Soberfest 2026, so as of now it is not happening.
  10. Accessibilities
    1. Record participants in the district that need interpretation
    2. They ran out of headsets at the Assy, which is a good thing.
    3. ASL was made to happen for an event that I missed (sorry, she as talking fast) but it was needed.
    4. Chair was looking for assistance at their next meeting on Tuesday, 16 December. Flyer is coming.
    5. Accessibilities: accessibilities@ct-aa.org Sam H (781) 248-0672
  11. Communications
    1. There is a newsletter coming from the committee by subscription but they are looking for help, so if you wish to assist and have computer skills along with a computer to help draft and send out the newsletter? Then please let me know and I will put you in touch with the Chair.
    2. Flyer is coming for the 22nd of December is the next meeting.
    3. Communications: communicationscommittee@ct-aa.org Emily D (860) 716-6331
  12. Archives
    1. Ian briefed the meeting in Southington and informed the group that that was where to drop off any documents.
    2. Inventorying and Organizing still (found a book signed by Bill W.)
    3. Looking for anyone with 30 years of Sobriety or more for Oral History.
    4. Archives: archives@ct-aa.org Ian W (978) 289-0244
  13. Corrections
    1. We don’t have any corrections in our District. If you would however like to help the committee, then the contact information is as follows: 
    2. Corrections: corrections@ct-aa.org Ben S (203) 980-4246
  14. Website:
    1. Website: webchair@ct-aa.org Lawrence C (860) 373-8363
  15. Cooperation with the Professional Community cpc@ct-aa.org Terry W (860) 416-4927
  16. Answering Service
    1. Fred briefed the group on the Answering Service for Area 11
    2. 869 members have volunteered in the State so far.
    3. Multiple Language volunteers for Bridge the Gap
    4. Individual District calls are coming for 2026; how many calls, how many male and female volunteers and also how many Bridge the Gap volunteers.
    5. Answering Service: answeringservice@ct-aa.org Fred P (508) 596-3322
  17. Public Information
    1. Geoff Briefed the group on PI
    2. Spotify has a Podcast for AA
    3. Public Information: pi@ct-aa.org Geoff B (203) 668-6252
  18. Grapevine: grapevine@ct-aa.org Josh L (860) 756-6241
  19. Treatment: treatment@ct-aa.org Dave G (860) 680-7106
  20. Schedules: schedules@ct-aa.org Herb S (203) 654-6731
  21. Technology: technology@ct-aa.org Josh K (203) 810-9685
  22. Literature: literature@ct-aa.org Melanie L (413) 330-9504
  23. The rest of the meeting was briefings by the Area Officers, and these are the highlights:
    1. The Treasurer briefed the November expenses and the current balance. Please see his report provided earlier.
    2. Overall, the state of the Area – 11 is solid financially.
    3. Treasurers Report was accepted.
    4. The Area Registrar briefed the group on the new forms for all new position members and new groups. Either the GSR or the DCM can fill them out, and they can be done on your phone.
    5. Give all of the updates for the Groups and or GSRs or Officers to Jean for her to update the database, Fellowship Connection.
  24. That was all of the highlights from the Area – 11 Committee Meeting. If you have any questions and or concerns, please reach out to me, and I will address them to the best of my knowledge and ability.

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