I’m thrilled to be serving as District 39 DCM. Our district engagement has been on the rise, and this past month, we’ve filled all our positions. I’m so grateful for the positive energy and willingness of the entire district team to ‘lean in’ and support each other. My goal is to help foster enthusiasm for service and encourage people to share their experience, strength, and hope, rather than just filling positions. When everyone’s passion comes together, it brings more people on board. On March 4th, we held our third district meeting of the year, which was also our first in-person meeting since 2021. We’re lucky enough to have the flexibility to hold hybrid meetings in a great facility in Bothell. We had a great turnout for both in-person and online attendees. Thanks to the hybrid feature, it was our biggest meeting yet, and everyone was grateful to meet and connect. Our 3 person events team is strong and supported by a willing group. Our summer picnic is already planned and came together quickly. It’ll be held at the Willis Tucker Amphitheater on July 26th from 11-2 PM with live music provided by Ray’s Garage. We’ve had a great start to the year and also secured a circuit speaker and venue for our annual gratitude dinner, scheduled for November 7th, 2025. More details will be shared in the coming months.
Our district principles for this rotation are as follows: 1. Foster Involvement: Our growing team is made up of people who genuinely want to serve, support Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and go beyond just checking boxes. Our goal is to provide support and connect people with those who have more experience. 2. Have Fun: Service should be enjoyable and rewarding. Our goal is to help prioritize fun and well-being. It’s more important to attract people than to promote them. 3. Promote Positivity : Create an environment where everyone feels welcome and encouraged to contribute. Let’s leave negativity at the door. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring positivity and support to each other. 4. Get a Buddy: We encourage every chair position to find a buddy, “alternate” (Alt), to assist and help them along their journey, spread the work out, and make it more fun. It’s always more fun doing something with a buddy. 5. Embrace Imperfection: Basically don’t sweat the small stuff. The goal is to help all realize that perfection is not what is needed. District and Area members are committed to supporting us, so just lean in, it is what it is.
With sincere gratitude, dedicated to serving our district and Area 72 Rob M D39 DCM Rob M dcm39@area72aa.org
