The Public Information (P.I.) Committee continues to thrive! We held our most recent quarterly meeting on May 10th at the Puget Sound Central Office. Heartfelt thanks to Districts 9, 29, 44, and 45 for their generous support in hosting this event.
Our committee chairs remain actively engaged in several key initiatives—from placing Big Books, Plain Language Big Books, and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in local libraries, to organizing booths at community outreach events and local fairs. This quarter, our primary focus was on effectively presenting at non-A.A. events. We explored how to utilize the powerful, downloadable videos available on aa.org for public service announcements and educational efforts with professionals, including law enforcement, employee assistance programs, and medical providers.
A highlight of our meeting was a dynamic and practical presentation by Cindy G., our P.I. Liaison for Districts 9, 29, 44, and 45. Cindy shared her expertise on speaking at non-A.A. events, with a focus on best practices for manning booths at public fairs. She gave us a detailed look into her district’s annual participation at the State Fair—an effort that requires 45 volunteers and includes thorough training. Cindy generously provided her PowerPoint presentation, along with flyers and literature that have proven effective. Through interactive role-playing and reviewing common questions from the public, we learned how to engage compassionately and informatively. The session was both educational and fun!
Looking ahead, our A.A. booth will once again be at the State Fair from August 29th to September 1st. We warmly invite you to stop by and say hello—or even better, volunteer and join us in this meaningful service!
At the heart of our work is the responsibility to carry the message of recovery to anyone, anywhere who seeks it. Public Information plays a vital role in making sure that people know who we are, what we do, and how we can help—all while honoring our Traditions. We humbly offer the hand of Alcoholics Anonymous to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Our message is simple, yet it has the power to transform lives. We may never know whose life will be changed by hearing it—but we do know this: we always want Alcoholics Anonymous to be there when someone reaches out.
In fellowship & service,
Julie U
Area 72 PI Chair
