About A.A.

• The A.A. Preamble
• The Twelve Steps
• The Twelve Traditions
• The Twelve Concepts for World Service
• The A.A. Grapevine magazine
• A.A. pamphlets on-line
• Public Service Announcements

Service Links

• What Is Area 32?
• A.A. World Services
• The A.A. Grapevine
• Michigan Statewide Service Committee
• Michigan Central Offices phone numbers
• SE Michigan Area 33
• About Intergroups & Central Offices
• Huron Valley Area Intergroup
• Lansing Intergroup
• Western Michigan Area 34
• NW Ohio & SE Michigan Area 55
• Northern Indiana Area 22
• Northern Wisconsin & U.P. Michigan Area 74
• Western Ontario, Canada Area 86
• MCYPAA - Michigan Conference of Young People in AA
• EACYPAA - Eastern Area Conference of Young People in AA
• ICYPAA - International Conference of Young People in AA

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.

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:

• A.A. Guideline on Finance
• The A.A. Group Treasurer
• Self Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix

Group & District Change Forms

Complete these forms and send to the Registrar to submit the information to GSO:

• New Group Form - DOC
• New Group Form - PDF
• Group Change Form - DOC
• Group Change Form - PDF
• District Change Form - DOC
• District Change Form - PDF

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.

Deaf 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.

Intra-Area Meeting Locations

Maps & directions to the next Intra-Area meeting.

District 4 - Spiritual Experience 2^nd & 11^th Step Workshop

Saturday, April 12, 2014, 1:00—4:00pm
Tappan Middle School, 2251 E. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
Download the flyer

Irish Hills Group 39^th Anniversary

May 17, 2014, 6:30pm—10:00pm
St. Mark's Church,11151 US 12, Brooklyn, MI [Map]
Dinner at 7pm, speaker at 8:30pm; bring a dish to pass if you can.
Add this event to my calendar.

District 10 Seminar - The Importance of Having and Servicing a Home Group

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9am—2pm
United Methodist Church, 200 W.McArthur St, Corunna
Lunch at 11:30am - bring a dish to pass if you can

How It Works - Lenawee County Intergroup 28^th Annual Mini-Conference

Saturday, April 26, 2014, 9am—9pm
New Song Church, 5211 S. Occidental Highway, Tecumseh, MI
Registration begins at 8:30am

Northern Michigan Inter Area Spring Roundup

May 23-25, 2014
Grayling Ramada Inn Conference Center, 2650 I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738 [Map]
Download the flyer

Houghton Lake 12 Step Workshop

Work the Steps With Us
April 19, 2014, Houghton Lake Alano Club, 2410 N Markey Rd [Map]
Download the flyer

District 24 7^th Annual SPRING PICNIC!

Hosted by Ubly Monday-at-a-Time Group
June 2, 2014, 6:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm - bring a dish to pass
Open talk follows dinner; for more information, call 989-837-3670

4th Step Orientation - It Really Can Be Fearless

Thursday May 1 at 7:30pm
Location: Sonrise Church, 1130 W. Highland Rd, Howell, MI
1/4 Mile W. of Byron Rd, approx. 1 Mile E. of Grand River, Next to Ideal Self-Storage [Map]
Download the flyer
Hosted by Men’s Travelers – Howell

Chelsea Spring Fling

April 12, 2014; doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm (bring a side dish to pass)
Speaker: Dave S. at 7pm, Dance at 8 PM
Drawings and 50/50 drawing
Location: Chelsea Fairgrounds on Old US 12 (Michigan Ave.) and Manchester Road.

Statewide Service Committee Meeting

April 27, 2014
The three Delegate Areas of Michigan meet jointly on a quarterly basis to coordinate the State Convention, the annual Mock Conference and joint service committees. All are welcome.

Service Committee Meetings:

• Corrections - 11:30am
• Grapevine - 12:30pm
• General Statewide Meeting - 1:30pm

Location: Lansing West Alano Club, 2909 W. Genesee St. (1 blk south of W. Saginaw St.) Lansing, Michigan [Map]

For more information, see the Michigan Statewide Service Committee web page.

62^nd Michigan State Convention

Hosted by Central Michigan Intra-Area 32
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.

Get the latest news and fliers 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.