The purpose of "The Archives" is to house and
preserve historical information pertaining to the history and the
development of Alcoholics Anonymous in Central New York Area 47.
Collection
Policy:
Receive, classify, and index all relevant material, such
as administrative files and records, correspondence, and literary
works considered to have historical significance to the development
of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Central New York Area 47. Hold and
preserve such material.
Access
Policy:
Provide
access in accordance with the Archives Committee’s policies to
members of Alcoholics Anonymous
and to those of the public who may have a valid need to review such
material with a commitment to preserve the anonymity of our members.
Archives
Committee forms: links These
forms are used to keep records of where the donations and gifts to
the Archives originate. Please click on the link and print out the
form/s you need.
Besides monthly assemblies, Area 47 holds an annual convention, usually the 3rd Sunday in May. The purpose of the convention is to provide a venue for the delegate to give a report of the business conducted during the General Service Conference held in April. The convention usually begins Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday morning with panel workshops, marathon meetings, evening speaker meetings and fellowship. The delegate's report is usually given Saturday afternoon. A registration fee to cover the cost of the facility is required to attend any of the meetings except the meeting for the delegate's report is free (cost covered by Area 47). Districts throughout Area 47 take turns hosting the convention so it is in a different city each year.
Currently we are accepting bids from districts for next year's convention which will be a weekend in May 2012. To contact last year's committee: convention@aacny.org
