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.
- 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
- Informational audio and video public service announcements
Service Links
- A.A. World Services
- The A.A. Grapevine
- Michigan Statewide Service Committee
- SE Michigan Area 33
- Lansing Central Office
- Western Michigan Area 34
- NW Ohio & SE Michigan Area 55
- Northern Indiana Area 22
- Northern Wisconsin & U.P. Michigan Area 74
- Districts 12 & 13 in Western Ontario, Canada Area 86
- MCYPAA - Michigan Conference of Young People in AA
- EACYPAA - Eastern Area 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.
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.
Two new books from the A.A. Grapevine
The A.A. Grapevine magazine, "Our Meeting in Print", has recently published two new books, Step By Step and Emotional Sobriety II. Order these and other publications at the "Grapevine Store".
What Is Area 32?
Area 32 is part of the General Service structure of Alcoholics Anonymous and consists of the Eastern half of Michigan's lower peninsula, except for the greater Detroit area. We have 14 Districts in our Area with approximately 600 registered groups. Our area assembly meets on the first Sunday of every other month, beginning with February, with a different district hosting it each time.
What Is an Area Assembly Meeting?
Central Michigan IntraArea is a body of GSRs, DCMs, a Delegate, past Delegates, Trustee, and past Trustees that meet monthly to carry on the business of A.A. in eastern Michigan. The purpose of IntraArea is to resolve any group problems and exchange ideas for carrying the A.A. message to the still suffering alcoholic. Read more...
Group Contributions
Groups wishing to send contributions to Area 32 can mail them to:
CMIA 32 Treasurer
7447 Hashley Road
Manchester, MI 48158
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:
News
Archives Committee Forming
Although we have had an Archivist for many years, we have not had an active Archives Committee. At the April 25, 2012 Area meeting, the Area Assembly voted to reconstitute the Archives Committee, with Theron B. acting as chairperson until the regular elections in December.
If you have an interest in preserving the history of A.A. in our Area and would consider serving on the Archives Committee, please contact Theron by email at Archives@cmia32.org . As with most service positions, no experience is necessary, only willingness.
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 Support
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.
Local History Projects
If your District is interested in putting together its local history, our Area 32 archivist, Jim D., is happy to help - see him at the next CMIA32 meeting or call him at the phone number listed in the printed Area minutes.
Get the latest news and fliers for MCYPAA events around the state at the MCYPAA.org web site's "Events & Meetings" page.
Congratulations to Mt. Pleasant MCYPAA for having the winning bid for the 2012 convention. The dates are November 23-25, 2012, in Mt. Pleasant; download the flier here.
MCYPAA 34 Host Committee "Before and After"
April 15, 2012
Clare Castle, 144 West 4th St, Clare, MI
- Al-Anon Panel at 3:00pm
- Potluck Dinner
- A.A. Panel after dinner
Events
Calendar
Intra-Area Meeting Locations
Maps & directions to the next Intra-Area meeting.
Are You Curious? District 2 Seminar on Sponsorship
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:30am-2:00pm
New Horizons Church, 4300 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI
Lunch will be provided
Down load the flier for details and directions.
Three Legacies Workshop
Friday, May 18, 2012, Noon—1:30pm at the
Arid Club, 715 East St, Flint, MI
Panel, Groups and Questions
Refreshments will be served; download the flier.
Alpena Sober Saturday
Saturday, June 2, 2012, Noon-6:00pm (the weekend of the IntraArea meeting in Alpena) at Mich-e-ke-wis Park
Download the flier or view an on-line map.
District 10 Service Workshop Panels
Saturday May 5, 2012, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Doors Open at 8:00am
United Methodist Church, 200 W. McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817.
Download the flier
Michigan Al-Anon Family Groups 40th Annual Convention with AA Participation
May 18-20, 2012; Friday Program begins at 7:00pm Doors Open at 3:00pm Hilton Doubletree Bay City – Riverfront Download the event flier, the schedule of AA panels and speakers, and the registration form.
Carrying the Message of Recovery Behind Walls
Michigan Statewide Corrections Committee
Saturday May 19, 2012, 10:00am – 3:00pm (refreshments at 9:30am)
Tribal Gymnasium, 7070 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Rooms available Friday May 18 for $77 at Soaring Eagle Resort 877-232-4523 (reserve by April 27)
Contact: Nate P. 248-496-5925, email: area33correctionschair[at]aa-semi[dot]org
District 2 Seminar on Sponsorship
Saturday May 19, 2012, 9:30am—2:00pm
New Horizons Church, 4300 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI [Map]
Doors open at 9:30am with Coffee & Doughnuts; Lunch Provided
Seminar Panels start at 11:00am
5th Annual Western Wayne Conference — “Road of Happy Destiny”
August 24, 25 & 26 2012
Marriott Hotel, Detroit Metro Airport, 30559 Flynn Dr, Romulus, MI 48174
Download the flier
Tri-State Round-Up - 28th Annual "Fellowship on the River" May 17-20, 2012
Annual A.A. event with Al-Anon & Alateen participation, held at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, 1650 S Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029.
Information, flier and on-line registration at www.tristate-roundup.com
60th Michigan State Convention, and
32nd East Central Regional Conference
June 29 - July 1, 2012
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hosted by Area 34 - download the flier
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