From the beginning of this rotation I have witnessed an amazing amount of energy from all of the new District Treatment Chairs. They are all so eager to learn and grow. This was evident at our first Treatment Quarterly on January 11th. We were expecting 8 to 10 attendees, and we ended up with 26 people. Since it was my first Treatment Quarterly, I was the one who was learning the most. Several of the attendees were repeat treatment chairs. They were full of wonderful ideas and suggestions. Most of the attendees stayed after to learn how to get registered online and ask more questions. As a result of that event, I was invited to speak at the Greater Seattle Intergroup H&I Team meeting on the first of February. I spoke on the History of Treatment for Alcoholics in America and how that relationship merged with the beginning of AA. The GSIG H&I team is doing amazing outreach. I would suggest joining that team on the first Saturday of each month for anyone who would like to get involved in panels and outreach to treatment centers and rehabilitation programs.
On Saturday, February 22nd the Treatment Committee conducted the first half of the Treatment Workbook Study Group. We had approximately 15 attendees. Everyone joined in conversation and reading. I considered it a wonderful success. The second half was Saturday, March 22. We had a lot of success stories regarding the attendees reaching out to treatment centers and conducting panels.
Bridging the Gap Orientation was conducted by Chuck P. the Area BTG Chair on January 26, from noon to 1:00 pm. He did a fabulous job. So good in fact that now our new Treatment District Chairs are asking for guidance reaching out to treatment centers. As a result, we are having another Bridging the Gap Study Group on processes and procedures. This event will be held on Sunday, March 30th from noon to 1:00 PM. We will be addressing getting volunteer lists from groups within their districts and then entering the information into the BridgebyZip tool to connect the local volunteers with the new bridges from local treatment centers. The next step will be volunteers reaching out to our newest AA members (Bridges) and assisting them with information in getting to AA meetings in their neighborhoods. All working together, district chairs and volunteers from their districts to support these new members in having a successful recovery.
I had the wonderful experience speaking at the District 25 Business Meeting on Saturday, March 15th. I gave them the information listed above and as a result they ended up with a very sweet lady named Sarah C as their new District Treatment Chair. She will join the inspirational Danielle who is the Bridging the Gap Treatment Chair. They will make an amazing team.
Our second Treatment Quarterly will be on Saturday, April 12th from 9:00am until 1:00pm at Greater Seattle Intergroup. Hosted by Mikey C. and the H&I Team. We are so grateful for their continued support. This meeting will be an opportunity to witness the growth from all the participants. Our next Quarterlies will be in July and October shortly after the Area Quarterly.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as your Area Treatment Chair.
Sincerely,
Suzi L
