Group Conscience 2022

72^nd General Service Conference
“A.A. Comes of Age 2.0: Unified in Love and Service”

The last day you may use this form or email the delegate with your group’s conscience is April 10, 2022

DIRECTIONS:
1) To use this form you will need to have your Agenda Topic Summaries nearby to refer to.
2) Please review your Agenda Topic Summaries and pay attention to the box “What does the Delegate need to know?”
3) Scroll down and choose whether you want to see ALL the Committees Items or ONLY the Committee Items for which you have Group Consciences for.

We have not posted the Agenda Topic Summaries here, as they are confidential material.

This is only one of the ways you can submit your Group Conscience to our Panel 71 Delegate for her to bring to the 2022 AA General Service Conference. You are encouraged to attend the CNCA06 Pre-Conference Assembly April 2nd & 3rd and share your group consciences there, however, please submit your Group’s Consciences only once, either at the Pre Conference Assembly or by email to the Delegate or by submitting them using this form.

Thanks for your service!

Please note. Once you have selected ‘Yes’ or  ‘No’ for those items where indicated, a text box will then open for you to enter your group’s conscience. Not all of the Items in the Agenda Topic Summary will be included in this form, mostly only those asking for a group conscience. Some Items do have only space to write in and takes no “vote”. At the very end there will be space where you can add group consciences that seem to fit nowhere else. If you have technical problems or questions please contact the Web Chairperson here. (Scroll to the bottom of the link and choose Web.)

THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED TO SEND YOUR GROUP CONSCIENCE TO THE DELEGATE. THAT DATE WAS APRIL 10, 2022

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This is a new feature. It might be less confusing if you choose just to reveal the Committee Items for which you have a Group Conscience for.

Select the Conference Committees for which you have a Group Conscience for, you may choose more than one.

• I. Agenda
• II. Cooperation with the Professional Community
• III. Corrections
• IV. Finance
• V. Grapevine/La Viña
• VI. Literature
• VII. Policy/Admissions
• VIII. Public Information
• IX. Report and Charter
• X. Treatment and Accessibilities
• XI. Trustees
• XII. Archives
• XIII. International Conventions/Regional Forums

COMMITTEE : AGENDA

Agenda — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly. If you have a suggestion for a future theme, please share that with the Delegate here.

Agenda — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly. If you have a suggestion for a future presentation/discussion topic, please share that with the Delegate here.

Agenda — Item C

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly. If you have a suggestion for a future workshop topic, please share that here, then the Delegate can send it in later this year to be included in the background for 2023.

Agenda — Item D

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly. but you can share with the Delegate here.

Agenda — Item E

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly. but you can share with the Delegate, here.

COMMITTEE: COOPERATION WITH THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY

Cooperation with the Professional Community — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly; if your group has suggestions regarding materials that should be added or deleted, please share here, for the Delegate or Alternate Delegate.

Cooperation with the Professional Community — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share thoughts your group has on this Item, with the Delegate, here.

Cooperation with the Professional Community — Item C

What does your group or committee hope is included in a pamphlet directed to mental health professionals? What information do you think can help mental health professionals effectively address suffering alcoholics? Please share your Group's conscience here.

Cooperation with the Professional Community — Item D

• YES, my group thinks a pamphlet targeting doctors is necessary.
• NO, my group does NOT think a pamphlet targeting doctors is necessary.
• No response

Does your group or committee think a pamphlet specifically targeting doctors is necessary?

Why or why not?

Does your group or committee think a pamphlet specifically targeting doctors is necessary?

Cooperation with the Professional Community — Item E

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly; if your group has suggestions regarding materials that should be added or deleted, please share them with the Delegate or Alternate Delegate here.

COMMITTEE : CORRECTIONS

Corrections — Item A

Does your group or committee have any suggestions regarding materials that should be added (or removed) from the Corrections Kit and Workbook? Please share that here.

Corrections — Item B

• YES, my group feels the term should be reconsidered.
• NO, my group feels the term should not be reconsidered.
• No response

Does your group feel that the term “person in custody” should be reconsidered?

Why or why not?

Does your group feel that the term “person in custody” should be reconsidered?

Corrections — Item C

• YES, my group feels there is a need to limit changes to the book.
• NO, my group does NOT feel their is a need to limit changes to the book.
• No response

Does your group feel there is a need to limit changes to the book Alcoholics Anonymous?

Why or why not?

Does your group feel there is a need to limit changes to the book Alcoholics Anonymous? Why or why not?

Corrections — Item D

• YES, my group feels that changes to our A.A. literature ARE done at a pace that keeps our primary purpose in mind.
• NO, my group does NOT feel that changes to our A.A. literature are done at a pace that keeps our primary purpose in mind.
• No response

Does your group feel that changes to our A.A. literature are done at a pace that keeps our primary purpose in mind?

Why or why not?

Does your group feel that changes to our A.A. literature are done at a pace that keeps our primary purpose in mind? Why or why not?

COMMITTEE : FINANCE

Finance — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share thoughts your group has on this Item, with the Delegate, here. Does your group know that the new address for sending contributions to the General Service Board is: P.O. Box 2407, James A. Farley Station, New York, NY 10116-2407?

Finance — Item B

• YES, my group feels a historical disclaimer to the 12 x 12 is a good idea.
• NO, my group does NOT feel that a historical disclaimer to the 12 x 12 is necessary.
• No response

What does your group think about the idea of adding a historical disclaimer at the beginning of the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions?

Why or why not?

What does your group think about the idea of adding a historical disclaimer at the beginning of the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions?

Finance — Item C

• YES, my group feels that changes to the 12 x 12 should be handled in footnotes
• NO, my group feels changes to the 12 x 12 should be accomplished by changes within the body of the book.
• No response

Does your group feel that changes to Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions should be handled in footnotes or by changing the body of work itself? Why?

Why?

Does your group feel that changes to Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions should be handled in footnotes or by changing the body of work itself? Why?

COMMITTEE : GRAPEVINE / LA VINA

Grapevine / La Viña — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share thoughts your group has on this Item, with the Delegate, here.

Grapevine / La Viña — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share thoughts your group has on this Item, with the Delegate, here.

Grapevine / La Viña — Item C

What do the members of your group think about these topics for Grapevine/La Viña books? Are there other topics they would like to see addressed? Please share your groups thoughts here.

Grapevine / La Viña — Item D

How well has your group received the new A.A. Preamble? Do you have any examples of how the change has helped or hindered unity in the Fellowship? Do you have any examples of how it has helped or hindered newcomers getting sober in A.A.?

COMMITTEE : LITERATURE

Literature — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item C

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item D

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item E

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item F

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item G

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item H

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item I

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item J

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item K

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but if your group has thoughts on the plain language translation of the Big Book, you can share them with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item L

Does your group have any feedback on the requests to develop study guide workbooks and/or the options presented in this Item L? Please share that here.

Literature — Item M

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share your group's thoughts on this Item with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item N

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share your group's thoughts on this Item with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item O1 - O4

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share your group's thoughts on this Item with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item P

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share your group's thoughts on this Item with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item Q

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share your group's thoughts on this Item with the Delegate here.

Literature — Item R

How does your group feel about the changes that were made to the book Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions?

Literature — Item S

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share your group's thoughts on this Item with the Delegate here.

COMMITTEE : POLICY / ADMISSIONS

Policy / Admissions — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Policy / Admissions — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate via email, through this web form or by phone.

Policy / Admissions — Item C

• YES, my group thinks the process should change (and not require polling all the delegates).
• NO, my group does NOT think the process should change (keep polling and require advisory action).
• No response

Does your group think that the process for admitting observers to the G.S.C. from other General Service structures outside of the U.S. and Canada should require full Conference participation and an Advisory Action?

Why or why not?

Does your group think that the process for admitting observers to the G.S.C. from other General Service structures outside of the U.S. and Canada should require full Conference participation and an Advisory Action?

Policy / Admissions — Item D

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Policy / Admissions — Item E

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Policy / Admissions — Item F

• YES, my group thinks the paragraph should be added back.
• NO, my group does not think the paragraph should be added back.
• No response

Does your group think the paragraph should be added back to the story “Freedom from Bondage” in future printings?

Why or why not?

Does your group think the paragraph should be added back to the story “Freedom from Bondage” in future printings?

Policy / Admissions — Item G

• YES, my group thinks the pamphlet should be revised.
• NO, my group does NOT think the pamphlet should be revised.
• No response

Does your group feel the pamphlet “Questions and Answers on Sponsorship” should be revised to include more shared experience on service sponsorship?

Why or why not?

Does your group feel the pamphlet “Questions and Answers on Sponsorship” should be revised to include more shared experience on service sponsorship? Why or why not?

COMMITTEE : PUBLIC INFORMATION

Public Information — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item B1

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item B2

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item C

Does your group have any feedback on the GSO Podcast Plan?

Public Information — Item D

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item E

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item F

• YES, my group knows about and uses the app.
• NO, my group does not know about or use the app.
• My group knows about but does not use the app.
• No response

Do members of your group know about and use the Meeting Guide app?

Public Information — Item F continued

• YES, my group thinks it is a helpful tool.
• NO, my group does NOT think it is a helpful tool.
• No response

Does your group or committee feel it is a helpful tool?

Why or why not?

Does your group or committee feel it is a helpful tool?

Public Information — Item G

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item H

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item I

• YES, my group thinks A.A. should pursue paid placement of PSA's.
• NO, my group does NOT think A.A. should pursue paid placement of PSA's.
• No response

Does your group or committee think A.A. should pursue paid placement of public service announcements on streaming platforms?

Why or why not?

Does your group or committee think A.A. should pursue paid placement of public service announcements on streaming platforms?

Public Information — Item J1

• YES, my group thinks the flyer is helpful.
• NO, my group does not think the flyer is helpful.
• No response

Does your group or committee think this flyer is helpful as a quick description of our Fellowship?

Why or why not?

Does your group or committee think this flyer is helpful as a quick description of our Fellowship?

Public Information — Item J2

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item J3

• YES, my group is familiar with this pamphlet.
• NO, my group is not familiar with this pamphlet.
• No response

Are members of your group familiar with this pamphlet?

Do they have any feedback on the suggested revisions?

Are members of your group familiar with this pamphlet?

Public Information — Item J4

• Yes, my group thinks it will be more effective in a digital format..
• No, my group does not think it will be more effective in a digital format.
• No response

Does your group or committee think this resource will be more effective in a digital format?

Why or why not?

Does your group or committee think this resource will be more effective in a digital format?

Public Information — Item K

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item L

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Public Information — Item M

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly; if your group has suggestions regarding materials that should be added or deleted, please share them with the Delegate here.

COMMITTEE : REPORT AND CHARTER

Report and Charter — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Report and Charter — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Report and Charter — Item C

Does your group have any initial feedback or concerns about the report or the approaches being considered for a future printing of the Twelve Concepts for World Service? Please share that here.

Report and Charter — Item D

• YES, my groups feels adding a GSR preamble to the pamphlet would be beneficial.
• NO, my group does not feel that adding a GSR preamble to the pamphlet would be helpful.
• No response

Why or why not?

Does your group think that adding a G.S.R. preamble to the pamphlet would be beneficial? Why or why not?

Report & Charter — Item E

• YES, my group feels it SHOULD be renumbered page one.
• NO, my group feels it should NOT be renumbered page one.
• No response

Why or why not?

Does your group think “The Doctor’s Opinion” should be renumbered to be page 1 in future printings of the Big Book? Why or why not?

COMMITTEE : TREATMENT AND ACCESIBILITIES

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item C

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item D

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly; if your group has suggestions regarding materials that should be added or deleted, please share them with the Delegate here.

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item E

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly; if your group has suggestions regarding materials that should be added or deleted, please share them with the Delegate here.

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item F

• YES, my group feels the pamphlet needs this addition
• NO, my group does NOT feel the pamphlet needs this addition..
• No response

Why or why not?

Does your group feel that there is a need for this addition to the pamphlet? Why or why not?

Treatment and Accessibilities — Item G

• YES, my group feels there is a need to remove or revise this text.
• NO, my group does NOT feel there is a need to remove or revise this text.
• No response.

Why or why not?

Consider request to revise text in the chapter “Getting plenty of rest” in the booklet Living Sober.

COMMITTEES : TRUSTEES

Trustees — Item A1

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Trustees — Item A2

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Trustees — Item B

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Trustees — Item C

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate via email, through this web form, or by phone.

Trustees — Item D

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

Trustees — Item E

• YES, My Group feels the Procedures ARE sufficient
• NO, My Group does NOT feel the Procedures are sufficient
• No response

Does your group feel these Procedures are sufficient to guide the Fellowship through such a reorganization, if needed?

Why or why not?

Does your group feel these Procedures are sufficient to guide the Fellowship through such a reorganization, if needed?

Trustees — Item F

• YES, my Group DOES feel the pamphlet needs to be revised.
• NO, my Group does NOT feel the pamphlet needs to be revised.
• No response

Consider revising text highlighting service roles at the group level in the pamphlet “The A.A. Group.”

Why or why not?

Consider revising text highlighting service roles at the group level in the pamphlet “The A.A. Group.”

Trustees — Item G

• YES, my Group Does feel this pamphlet needs to be updated.
• NO, my Group does NOT feel this pamphlet needs to be updated.
• No response

Consider request to revise the pamphlet “Do You Think You're Different?” to include stories reflecting greater diversity.

Why does your Group think this pamphlet needs to be updated or why not? Does your Group have any suggestions?

Consider request to revise the pamphlet “Do You Think You're Different?” to include stories reflecting greater diversity.

COMMITTEE : ARCHIVES

Archives — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

COMMITTEE : INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS / REGIONAL FORUMS

International Conventions / Regional Forums — Item A

We will not hear group consciences on this item at the Assembly, but you can share them with the Delegate here.

International Conventions / Regional Forums — Item B

• YES, my Group is aware of Regional Forums
• NO, my Group is not aware of Regional Forums
• No response

What are some of the things that could attract members of your group to attend a Regional Forum?

Do members of your group know about Regional Forums? Are they planning to attend the Pacific Regional Forum in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 16-18, 2022? What are some of the things that could attract members of your group to attend a Regional Forum?

Is there anything else your group would like to share that you think would help the Delegate when attending the 72nd General Service Conference?

By checking this box I affirm that these are my group's consciences and not necessarily my personal opinions *

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