Combined National Services Forum
Message to AA Eastern Region Area B Groups
Every two years an AA Area hosts the Combined National Services Forum, which focuses on public
information and awareness and working with professional communities. The forum addresses
outreach efforts to justice, correctional and treatment facilities and work to ensure AA is accessible
to individuals with disabilities and those in remote communities. In 2024 the forum was held in
Adelaide. As of now, no Area has submitted a bid to host the 2026 forum.
At the last Area B Assembly, the committee discuss the feasibility of submitting a bid to host the
forum in Canberra. Those attending the Assembly felt it would be a wonderful service opportunity
but no decision has been made yet. The Eastern Region AreaB Committee is asking for your
feedback. Please discuss these two questions at your Group Concience;
Does your group support Area B bidding to host the 2026 Forum?
If Area B wins the bid, will your group help organise and support the event?
Active support could include
Serving on the Organising Committee
Organising fundraising events
Spreading the word in the fellowship
If the majority of groups agree; Area B will move forward with the bid.
You can have your GSR tell Area what you decide at the May Area B meeting or email chair@aaareaber.org.au, or contact one of the GSRs listed.
The Area B Committee will discuss the results at the June meeting.
If you have any questions, call:
Ros – 0409 329 978
Sunday Sunset Tuggeranong GSR
Anne – 0409 453 799
Rainbow Group Braddon GSR
Ricky – 0406 968 271
Three Legacies Batemans Bay GSR
As Bill W. said in 1951; "we need to keep building understanding and goodwill towards AA in all areas, including religion, medicine, employers, government and media. We must reach more alcoholics and spread the message of AA."
