Alcoholics Anonymous
CMIA32
Central Michigan Intra-Area 32
Find a local A.A. group
Use the links on the Districts page to find local meeting schedules and how to contact AA in your community.
To search for a meeting anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, use the Meeting Finder on AA.org.
About A.A.
Service Links
Literature
How to Order
To save on shipping costs, groups and individuals can order literature in any quantities from the CMIA32 Literature Committee by email at Literature@cmia32.org or call Ray H. - his phone number is in the printed CMIA32 minutes.
2012 Michigan State AA GRAPEVINE Subscription Challenge
Calling on ALL Grapevine Reps in Areas 32, 33, & 34 Let's send the MI subscription count over the edge for 2012! Check out the flier.
New books from the A.A. Grapevine
The A.A. Grapevine magazine, "Our Meeting in Print", has recently published three new books, Step By Step, Emotional Sobriety II, and Into Action. Order these and other publications at the "Grapevine Store" or purchase from the CMIA32 literature table.
Group Contributions
Groups wishing to send contributions to Area 32 can mail them to:
CMIA 32 Treasurer
125 Hill Road
Michigan Center, MI 49254
Be sure to identify the group and remember — it isn't safe to mail cash. For GSO guidance on group contributions, see these publications:
Group & District Change Forms
Complete these forms and send to the Registrar to submit the information to GSO:
Save the Date: August 22, 23, & 24, 2014
62nd Michigan State Convention
Hosted by Central Michigan Intra-Area 32
Download the flyer or contact stateconvention2014@cmia32.org if you have questions.
News
Area Inventory Results
Every two years Central Michigan Intra-Area carries out an inventory to determine how well we are carrying the message and fulfilling the needs of our members and groups. Any member can participate but the inventory is particularly intended for GSRs to take to their groups for feedback. The results are in, although response was thin; you can download the final summary to read and share with your groups.
New Liaison Committee Formed
Purpose: The Intergroup, Unity Council, Central Office Committee (IUCC) at CMIA assemblies is for the express purpose of exchanging information, enhancement of the lines of communication, and to assist in the cooperation between all who are active in Alcoholics Anonymous' Third Legacy—Service. Read more…
The A.A. Grapevine Is Looking for Stories
The A.A. Grapevine is planning a special issue on Bridging the Gap (BTG) service. They are looking for stories of experience. If you have received joy from the service or help from the service, feel free to share your story. If you know others that have a BTG related story to tell, tell them about this opportunity too! Send your story to gveditorial@aagrapevine.org.The deadline for stories is November 15, 2012.
Meetings for the Hearing Impaired in Michigan & Ohio
There is a meeting for the hearing impaired at the Arid Club at 2:00 PM every Saturday. This is an open meeting so interpreters are welcome. For more information contact the Special Needs Committee at SpecialNeeds@cmia32.org.
For a list of meetings for the hearing impaired in Michigan and Ohio, download this flier.
On-Line SupportDeaf and Hard of Hearing AA 12 Step Meetings at www.dhh12s.com - Online Meetings in ASL (webcam required).
Special Needs Resources
The Special Needs Committee recognizes that there are some alcoholics who face physical challenges on a daily basis. You may have students, patients or clients with a drinking problem who might benefit from A.A.'s program of recovery. Resources available include:
- Books in Braille
- Audio cassettes and CD-ROMs
- Large print publications
- American Sign Language
- Close-captioned videos
- Videos (not close-captioned)
- Illustrated, easy to read literature
- On-line A.A. meetings
We can also take meetings to alcoholics who are hospitalized, home-bound or in hospice. For more information, or to volunteer, email the Special Needs Committee.
Events
Calendar
Intra-Area Meeting Locations
Maps & directions to the next Intra-Area meeting.
62nd Michigan State Convention
August 22, 23, & 24, 2014
Radisson Hotel, 111 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48633
→More information…
Download the flyer or contact stateconvention2014@cmia32.org if you have questions.
Midland Three Legacies Workshop
Saturday, March 15, 2014 10am—3pm
Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman St, Midland (downstairs)
Download the flyer
2014 Mock Conference
Saturday, March 22, 2014
9:00 am - 6:00 pm?
First United Methodist Church, 400 S Main St. Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Download the flyer
Attention Mock Conference Attendees!
Come hear our East Central Regional Trustee, Bill F.
Speaker Meeting, Friday night at 8:00 pm
Mt Pleasant Alano Club located at 1201 N. Fancher St.
(Phone 989-772-4955)
Download the flyer
2014 March Roundup
February 28 - March 2, 2014
Adoba Hotel, Dearborn, MI
Hosted by Area 33 - download the flyer for more information and the registration form.
41st Annual East Central Region Conference of Delegates Past & Present
February 7-9,2014
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-605-1234
Download the flyer
Get the latest news and flyers for MCYPAA events around the state at the MCYPAA.org web site's "Events & Meetings" page.
To have your events posted send them to the Area 32 web servant. See Web Site Guidelines for appropriate content.
This page last revised 02/12/14