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# Maine AA Area 28

Alcoholics Anonymous in Maine

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://maineaa.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://maineaa.org/) - Welcome to Alcoholics Anonymous Area 28 in the state of Maine! Visit our page to learn about Area 28 service and how to get involved in your recovery. We're here to help our fellow alcoholics.
- [Event Flyers](https://maineaa.org/event-flyers/) - New Meetings - Seeking Support - RECURRING Meetings
- [News](https://maineaa.org/news/) - news Area 28 7/9/26 – We will hold our first Area 28 Young People in AA Committee meeting on Sunday, July 12 at 8:00PM! Join us online at:Meeting ID: 892 9580 8681Passcode: 559829 This committee will also meet live at our Area Committee Meeting in Pittsfield on Sunday, Aug 2! 6/11/26 – Our Area Inventory
- [Assemblies](https://maineaa.org/assemblies/) - Our 2026 Fall Assembly will take place October 16-18 Rowe School 23 Rand Rd Portland, ME hosted by District 1 There is no cost to attend this Fall Assembly! Lunch will be on your own and supper on Saturday will be provided by Area. Registration will open after August 2! Here is some preliminary information for
- [Districts](https://maineaa.org/districts/) - District 1 DCMC: Margaret F.DCMs: Peter B., Ben M., Katharine A. 2nd Sunday of each month9:30am – 11amIrish Heritage Center Both in person and online You can launch all committee meetings via www.bit.ly/d1service For the password, please email district1maine@gmail.com Please send Group contributions to:District 1 TreasurerP.O. Box 10651Portland, ME 04101 District 2 DCM: James M.Alt DCM: Charlie G.Meets
- [Area 28 Documents](https://maineaa.org/documents/) - All titles below click and open in a new window. Area 28 DocumentsArea 28 Inventory Questions for 6/7/26 2026 Service Calendar – Version 4.16.26 Area 28 White Pages Area 28 Guidelines Area 28 Expense Form Helpful Information for Assemblies and ACMs Making a Motion Who Votes? Roberts Rules of Order Listen as though you have no
- [BOOMERANG](https://maineaa.org/boomerang/) - BOOMERANG Have any reflections, articles, photos, or jokes for our Area 28 Boomerang? Send any submissions to boomerang@maineaa.org. Deadline is August 15, 2026! Click Here for Newest Issue SPRING 2026 Past Issues of our Boomerang Winter 2026 Autumn 2025 spring 2025 Winter 2025 Spring 2024 Special GSC Edition *2023 Spring 2023 Winter 2023 Fall 2022 Special
- [Treatment Committee](https://maineaa.org/treatment-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Treatment Committee is to coordinate the work of individual AA members and groups that are interested in carrying the message of recovery to alcoholics in treatment facilities. Shall cooperate with other committees in every way to assist in the development of their purpose. The Treatment Committee meets every third Thursday
- [Standing Committees](https://maineaa.org/standing-committees/) - CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW TO BE TAKEN TO THAT COMMITTEE’S PAGEAccessibility/Remote Communities CommitteeArchives CommitteeBoomerang Standing CommitteeBridging the Gap Committee (BTG)Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee (CPC)CORRECTIONS COMMITTEEFinance CommitteeGrapevine CommitteeGuidelines CommitteeLiterature CommitteeLove & Service CommitteePublic Information Committee (PI)Treatment CommitteeTechnology CommitteeWebsite Committee STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE AND ZOOM INFO Schedule as of 5/17/26
- [Getting Involved](https://maineaa.org/getting-involved/) - Want to Get Involved? Click Here to Get Involved with Area Service! If something below interests you, please fill out the above form.There are always unlisted ways to get involved in Area 28. If you would like to learn more, fill out our form above and a member of our area will contact you. SERVICE
- [Corrections Committee](https://maineaa.org/corrections-committee/) - Read “Sharing From Behind the Walls” the Corrections Desk Quarterly Newsletter on AA.ORGChair: Mark V.Purpose The purpose of the Corrections Committee is to coordinate the work of individual AA members and groups who are interested in carrying our message of recovery to alcoholicsbehind the walls of correctional facilities Looking to get involved in this Committee? Head to
- [Bridging the Gap Committee (BTG)](https://maineaa.org/bridging-the-gap-committee-btg/) - Purpose The purpose of the BTG Committee is to be a means of connecting those alcoholics leaving correctional or treatment facilities with Alcoholics Anonymous on the outside when they are released. Where/When The Bridging the Gap Committee Meets at 7pm on the second Tuesday of the Month Meeting Id-895-4628-2815 Password-635461 Looking to get involved in
- [For Professionals](https://maineaa.org/for-professionals/) - AA wants to work with you! Cooperation with the professional community is an objective of A.A., and has been since our beginnings. We are always seeking to strengthen and expand our communication with you, and we welcome your comments and suggestionsAA for Professionals – Specific website page for professionals Recent Quarterly BULLETIN “About AA” from World Services for
- [PI/CPC](https://maineaa.org/pi-cpc/) - Public Information Committee (PI) Purpose The Purpose of the Public Information Committee is to create a greater understanding of, and prevent misunderstanding of, the AA program through the public media, electronic media, PI meetings, and speaking to community groups. Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee (CPC) Purpose The purpose of the CPC Committee is to
- [Contact Area Officers & Chairs](https://maineaa.org/contact-committee/) - Panel 76 – Clickable Email Links Below Northeast Regional Contact – On AA website Officers: Registrar – Josh T. Alt. Secretary – Michelle M. Secretary – Jay M. Alt. Treasurer – Ted D. Treasurer – Third Legacy Procedure at next Area Committee Meeting – February 1, 2026 Alt. Chair – Jason M. Chair – Lynn M. Alt. Delegate – Harriet W. Delegate –
- [New to AA?](https://maineaa.org/new-to-aa/) - HEAD OVER TO our DIGITAL NEWCOMER PACKET! We look forward to seeing you at a meeting in our Area You may also find information from your District helpful to connect with fellow members of AA close to where you live. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND AT AA.ORG
- [Technology Committee](https://maineaa.org/tech-committee/) - Chair: Alternate Chairperson – Panel 76 Jason Purpose: Our Technology Committee meets monthly to ensure that all of our members involved in service can attend hybrid Area Committee Meetings and streaming Area Assemblies as well as experience the breadth of technology tools to aid in their recovery. Where/When: This will be updated when a new recurring
- [Literature Committee](https://maineaa.org/literature-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Literature Committee is to be a resource to help any individual, district, or committee with their literature needs.Literature Committee meets the 1st Sunday of each month at 5pmZoom numbers for our monthly Committee Meeting ID:813 9745 2770 PW: 500 498We hope to see you there!Looking to get involved in this Committee? Head
- [Groups & GSR Resources](https://maineaa.org/groups/) - Why Register Your Group With the A.A. General Service Office (GSO)? Is Your Group Linked to A.A. As a Whole? What the A.A. Service Manual says about registering your group with General Service Office. In the spirit of our Twelve Concepts of World Service, each group linked to the local general service structure has the opportunity
- [Events](https://maineaa.org/meevents/) - Events in Area 28 Add Event In Area 28 Add New Event of Interest to Area 28 AAs Flyers for all events Area 28 is aware of can be found at our page “Event Flyers“ Events are held often throughout the districts in Area 28. The Area 28 web committee and secretary make every effort
- [Area 28 Archives](https://maineaa.org/area-28-archives/) - Area 28 Archives The Archival movement was spiritually mandated by Bill W. in 1957. Nell Wing, Bill’s longtime secretary was the fellowships first Archivist at the General Service Office.The General Service Area 28 Archives officially began on January 1, 1992, with the appointment of its first Area Archivist Lee N. Lee was named to the
- [DIGITAL NEWCOMER PACKET](https://maineaa.org/digital-newcomer-packet/) - BELOW are resources and links that you might find useful as you begin your journey in recovery and AA. Frequently Asked Questions About A.A. – Answers the questions most frequently asked about A.A. by alcoholics seeking help, as well as by their families and friends. | PDF DownloadHow It Works – How the program works. | PDF DownloadIs A.A.
- [About](https://maineaa.org/abouta28/) - About Area 28 An area is a geographical division of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are 93 Delegate Areas in the US & Canada. One General Service Conference Delegate comes from each Area. In the state of Maine, there is only one Delegate Area, Area 28. The Area 28 Committee consists of nine Area Officers, 14 Committee Chairs,
- [Meetings in Area 28](https://maineaa.org/meetings-in-area-28/) - Alcoholics Anonymous has a handy MEETING APP that you can use to find meetings anywhere, but especially in Maine. MEETINGS IN MAINEIf you are looking for meetings in Area 28 (the state of Maine) there are two places to check for up to date meetings lists! CENTRAL SERVICE OFFICE (CSO)MAINE CENTRAL SERVICE OFFICE (CSO) The Central Service
- [7th Tradition General Service Area - 28](https://maineaa.org/7thtraditiongeneralservicearea28/) - A.A.’s Seventh Tradition states: “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” This means that only A.A. members contribute financially to A.A. – and even A.A. members are limited in the amount they can contribute. This keeps A.A. free of outside influences that might divert us from our primary purpose — to
- [Assembly Virtual Packet](https://maineaa.org/home/assembly-virtual-packet/) - These documents are included in the registration packet at Area Assemblies. Starting at the Fall Election Assembly in 2025, attendees who attend online are fully participatory in voting and discussion. These documents are emailed to registered attendees and linked on this page to be easily accessible to those joining us online. Click on any blue link
- [Virtual Event and Workshop Resources](https://maineaa.org/virtual-workshop-resources/) - Documents for the Public Information Workshop AA Guidelines - Public InformationAnonymity OnlineSober house packet contentsSober house letterSponsor your healthcare professional slide deckSponsor your healthcare professional envelopeHealthcare professional letter Documents for the Archives Workshop Area 28 Archives InventoryArchives Preservation GuidelinesAA Guidelines - ArchivesArchives Workbook
- [Guidelines Committee](https://maineaa.org/guidelines-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Guidelines Committee is to assist in the writing and maintenance of guidelines for Area 28 officers, committees, and functions as well as to update and maintain the Area 28 Service Workbook. CURRENT AREA 28 GUIDELINES – Area 28 Guidelines PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR VOTE AT FALL 2025 ASSEMBLY – FIND HERE WITH CHANGES
- [Grapevine Committee](https://maineaa.org/grapevine-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Grapevine Committee is to encourage Districts and Groups within Area 28 to elect Grapevine Representatives and to allow elected members of AA to participate in the service structure of Area 28.When/Where: Third Thursday 7pm of each month https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88667404371?pwd=cEl4UXJLWHVIdnQ3SGYvd1N6a3ZpZz09Meeting ID: 886 6740 4371Passcode: 843869 Looking to get involved in this Committee? Head to
- [Archives Committee](https://maineaa.org/archives-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Archives Committee is to oversee the operation of and procedures for handling of the Area 28 Archives, to make proposals for creating Area Archives policy, and to aid the Area Archivists in their effort to preserve and protect the Area 28 Archives collectionThird Wednesday of the Month at 6pmhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83945096044?pwd=c2taUTlPTi9QMjFlL2dadiswVS85Zz09Meeting ID:
- [Accessibility/Remote Communities Committee](https://maineaa.org/accessibility-remote-communities-committee/) - Accessibility/Remote Communities Committee Committee Chair: Seeking Trusted ServantPurpose The purpose of the Accessibility/Remote Communities Committee is two-fold: to offeralternatives so that the AA message is accessible to anyone when requested and the remotecommunities within Area 28.The committee Chairperson will cooperate with other committees to ensure that the AAmessage is accessible to all.Any interested AA
- [District or Group Changes](https://maineaa.org/need-to-make-a-group-change/) - Click the image below to open in a new window with clickable links! If Your Group or District Needs to Make Changes If you are new GSR or Alternate GSR: please submit this form. It will be sent to our Area 28 Registrar who will send your information to Membership Services at our General Service
- [Making Area Motions](https://maineaa.org/making-area-motions/) - Download “How to Make Motions” as a PDF Format here at this link.
- [Love & Service](https://maineaa.org/love-service/) - Purpose The purpose of the Love and Service Committee is to help us love ourselves and others through service. Promote service and provide information about service to ensure the health of the AA community, the continuance of the fellowship, and the effective fulfillment of our primary purpose. Encourage, sponsor, and present workshops and other activities.
- [Finance Committee](https://maineaa.org/finance-committee-2/) - Purpose The purpose of the Finance Committee is to formulate an annual Area 28 budget to be presented to the Area 28 Assembly and to be a resource for Group and District Treasurers as well as the Area Treasurer. The Area 28 Alternate Treasurer is the designated chairperson.Looking to get involved in this Committee? Head
- [Finance Committee](https://maineaa.org/finance-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Finance Committee is to formulate an annual Area 28 budget to bepresented to the Area 28 Assembly and to be a resource for Group and District Treasurers as well as the Area Treasurer Last Monday of the Month at 7pmZoom ID: 845 4787 9380 No Password
- [Area 28 Spring Assembly](https://maineaa.org/2024springassembly/) - 2024 Area 28 Spring Assembly April 5 – 7, 2024 Hosted By District 24 Agenda Flyer Who Votes at Assembly Pre-Registration Please contact the Hosting Committee by email: fallassembly@maineaa.org
- [Registration Checkout](https://maineaa.org/registration-checkout/) - [ESPRESSO_CHECKOUT]
- [Transactions](https://maineaa.org/transactions/) - [ESPRESSO_TXN_PAGE]
- [Thank You](https://maineaa.org/thank-you/) - [ESPRESSO_THANK_YOU]
- [Registration Cancelled](https://maineaa.org/registration-cancelled/) - [ESPRESSO_CANCELLED]
- [Donation Confirmation](https://maineaa.org/donation-confirmation-2/)
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- [Donor Dashboard](https://maineaa.org/donor-dashboard-4/)
- [Fall Assembly Pre-Registration](https://maineaa.org/fall-assembly-pre-registration/) - Please select one: Notice: Test mode is enabled. While in test mode no live donations are processed. Donation Amount: $ 0 Select Payment Method Test Donation Offline Donation Subscribe to our newsletter {amount} donation plus {fee_amount} to help cover fees. Pre-Registration With Meal Ticket Pre-Registration Without Meal Ticket
- [Pre-Registration Without Meal Ticket](https://maineaa.org/pre-registration-without-meal-ticket/)
- [New Area 28 Event Request](https://maineaa.org/new-area-28-event-request/)
- [Boomerang Standing Committee](https://maineaa.org/boomerang-standing-committee/) - Purpose The purpose of the Boomerang Committee is to oversee the operation of and production for creating and distributing the Area 28 official newsletter. Check out the Boomerang Web Page! Have Questions? Looking to get involved? Fill out the form bellow so that we can reach back out to you!
- [Donor Dashboard](https://maineaa.org/donor-dashboard-3/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://maineaa.org/donor-dashboard-2/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://maineaa.org/donor-dashboard/)
- [Recurring Donations](https://maineaa.org/recurring-donations-2/)
- [Recurring Donations](https://maineaa.org/recurring-donations/)
- [Donation Failed](https://maineaa.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support.
- [Donation History](https://maineaa.org/donation-history/)
- [Donation Confirmation](https://maineaa.org/donation-confirmation/)

## Donation Forms

- [Area 28 2023 Fall Assembly Pre-Registration With Meal Plan](https://maineaa.org/donations/area-28-2023-fall-assembly-pre-registration-2-2/)
- [Area 28 2023 Fall Assembly Pre-Registration With Meal Plan](https://maineaa.org/donations/area-28-2023-fall-assembly-pre-registration-2/)
- [Area 28 2023 Spring Assembly Pre-Registration With Meal Plan](https://maineaa.org/donations/area-28-2023-spring-assembly-pre-registration/)
- [Group Contribution](https://maineaa.org/donations/group-contribution/)
- [District Contribution](https://maineaa.org/donations/district-contribution/)
- [Individual Contributions](https://maineaa.org/donations/individual-contributions/)

## Events

- [Fall Assembly 2025](https://maineaa.org/events/spring-assembly-2025-2/) - Pre-Registration for attendance using the online registration system has closed! Please register at the door or when you enter the Zoom room. We will see you in Ellsworth at Ellsworth Middle School and online This is a voting assembly! If you are interested in standing for positions or getting involved in Area service, we invite
- [Spring Assembly 2025](https://maineaa.org/events/spring-assembly-2025/) - We highly encourage all those registering for meal tickets to register ASAP! Online ticket meal sales with close April 7. There will only be a limited number of meal tickets available at the door. CLICK THE FLYER IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER VIA MAIL. Flyer for Assembly Agenda - April Assembly Final Agenda
- [2024 Fall Assembly](https://maineaa.org/events/2024fallassembly/) - We look forward to seeing you at Fall Assembly 2024! Flyer for Assembly Agenda How to Make Motions | Who Votes at Assembly Event Location Friday - Sunday: Augusta Elks 964 397 Civic Center Drive Augusta, ME 04330-8074 "Virtual Only" and "Without Meal" Tickets can be purchased online through October 18th at 11:55pm. "With Meal
- [2024 Spring Assembly](https://maineaa.org/events/2024-spring-assembly/) - Hosted By District 24 Agenda Flyer How to Make Motions | Who Votes at Assembly ** Please note TWO locations for this Event. Friday is at Portland Recovery Community Center 102 Bishop Street Portland, ME Registration begins at 6:30pm and AA Meeting Starts at 7pm with fellowship, meetings, GSR & DCM Workshops to follow Saturday

## Venues

- [Ellsworth Middle School](https://maineaa.org/venues/ellsworth-middle-school/)
- [Auburn Senior Community Center](https://maineaa.org/venues/auburn-senior-community-center/)
- [Elks Lodge #964](https://maineaa.org/venues/elks-lodge-964/)
- [Westbrook American Legion Post 197](https://maineaa.org/venues/westbrook-american-legion/)
- [Boothbay YMCA](https://maineaa.org/venues/boothbay-ymca/)

## Event Types

- [single-event](https://maineaa.org/event-type/single-event/)