PURPOSE OF THE AREA 34 ASSEMBLY
Reprinted from page 18 THE A.A. SERVICE MANUAL
with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
The areas hold an important position in the U.S./Canada General Service Conference structure. The areas are directly connected to the A.A. groups and their members through DCMs and GSRs. At the same time, they participate in the decision-making of A.A. through area delegates.
At the heart of each area is the assembly meeting, where the democratic voice of our Fellowship expresses itself. While each area has the autonomy to conduct its meetings according to its conscience, Concept XII offers the General Warranties of the Conference as the guiding principles to remain democratic in thought and action.
Western Michigan Area 34 Alcoholics Anonymous
Area 34 is all or part of the 36 counties in West Michigan, including the 3 easternmost counties of the upper peninsula. The southernmost boundary borders Indiana, northward to Canada at Sault Ste. Marie. Approximately 22,000 square miles of varying population density. We touch upon three of the Great Lakes, enjoying 650 miles or so, of beautiful beaches. No salt, no sharks!! The almost 700 active groups are served by three central offices and 18 districts; one, a linguistic (Spanish) district, and 10 standing committees.
Area 34 Assembly meets monthly in person and virtually (hybrid) on the third Sunday except June & November, and rotates locations geographically throughout Western Michigan. Please check our Area 34 Events Calendar for details. GSR’s and DCM’s area highly encouraged to attend as they are link to groups.
All A.A. members are encouraged to participate in the Area 34 Assembly. The following A.A. members make up the Assembly as ELECTED Trusted Servants.
GSR’s (Group Service Representative): Represent the voice of the individual groups throughout Western Michigan.
DCM’s (District Committee Member): Represent the 18 District communities who are the collective groups throughout Western Michigan.
Area 34 Committee Chairs: A.A. in action!! These Trusted Servants are elected by the Assembly body to form and represent our service committees.
Area 34 Officers: Elected by the Assembly body to serve Area 34 as a whole. These Officers lead the Area Assembly
Area 34 Delegate: Elected by the Assembly body to serve Area 34 as a whole and represent Area 34 at the Annual General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our Delegate keeps Area 34 connected and united with the other 93 Area’s throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Michigan A.A. is sectioned into three geographical “Area’s”. Area 32-East Central Michigan, Area 33-Metro Detroit, and Area 34-Western Michigan. the three Areas meet quarterly to unite the these service entities. We also alternate hosting events such as our Michigan Mock Conference and the State Convention.