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
• 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
% Tracey Gwinn
PO Box 144
Weidman, MI 48893-0144

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.

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.

East Central Region Conference of Delegates Past & Present

February 13-15, 2015
Bay Valley Resort
2470 Old Bridge Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
Download the flyer and registration form for more information.

Statewide Service Committee Meeting

On the following Sundays in 2015: January 25, April 26, July 26, October 25, the 3 Michigan Delegate Areas meet jointly to coordinate service activities. All members are welcome.
Corrections (11:30 a.m.), Grapevine (12:30 a.m.). General Statewide Meeting (1:30 p.m.)
Location: Lansing West Alano Club, 2909 W. Genesee St. (1 blk south of W. Saginaw St.) Lansing, MI
Statewide Service Committee web site

AA's Key Concepts Workshop — Willingness, Gratitude, Humility and Honesty

District 4 Winter Workshop, Step 12
February 28, 2015, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church, 1800 Packard Rd., Ypsilanti, MI. 48197
A panel, meeting, and speaker. Coffee, Refreshments, Snacks and Desserts Provided. Hear fellow alcoholics sharing their experience, strength, and hope. Coffee and donuts at 1 pm.
Download the workshop flyer for more information.

2015 Mock Conference

District 8 Livingston County
Saturday, March 21, 2015, 9am-4pm
First United Methodist Church, 400 South Main Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Items discussed will be chosen by our Delegates from the Agenda of the 2015 General Service Conference so that they may better represent us with a clear sense of where we stand on these issues.
Download the conference flyer
There's also a Friday night speaker

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.