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Area 28

6/2/26 –

Our biannual inventory consists of questions to identify Area 28 ‘s strengths and what can be improved – similar to a personal or group or district inventory. All Area 28 members are invited to participate and use your voice!

It will be facilitated by one of our Past Delegates, Marylou T.

There will be no voting during this inventory.

Hospitality will be provided by District 5!

It will be hybrid; zoom numbers are also on the flyer:

851 1305 4753

PW: 411347

Please use the following protocol for credentials as your name when logging on:

Service Position, District #, First Name, Last initial; and if you are a member at large or a GSR, please add your home group.

Here are some examples:

Area Chair, D15, Lynn M.

Member At Large, D32, Suzie Q., Big Book Group

GSR, D99, Fred S., One Day at a Time Group

DCM, D30, Bill W.

Thank you all for your service and participation!

Please contact me with any questions.

Yours in Service,

Lynn M., Area Chair

6/1/26 –

Online registration, meal plans, and merchandise orders for the Round Up will be closing on June 10, 2026.

If you miss the deadline, you are still welcome to register on the mountain, and a limited supply of merchandise will be available for purchase on-site.

Whether you are joining us for a day or the full weekend, AA traditions ask that all attendees register OR ask for help!

Please spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for passing this along to your groups.

5/22/26 – AREA INVENTORY ON JUNE 7

9:00AM-Noon
Sebasticook Valley Elks Lodge
140 Middle St., Pittsfield, ME
Hybrid (zoom #’s will be sent out prior)

Hospitality provided by District 5

This biannual inventory is for all Area 28 AA members and we will share based on questions similar to those found in a ‘Group Inventory’

Facilitator will be Past Delegate, Marylou T.

5/22/26 – ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE will resume ZOOM meeting on 6/3/26.
July meeting will be held on 7/8/26 instead of 7/1/26
In service, Debby M. Area 28 Accessibility chair

5/17/26 – The Treatment Committee monthly meeting has been changed to the Third Thursday of the month at 4pm. The standing committee page on this website has been updated to reflect this change.

4/22/26 – Pre-registration for the Round Up is now open!

This year’s Round Up will include:
• A Mad Hatter–themed party on Friday night with recovery performances
• A live band on Saturday
• Guest speakers flying in to share their experience, strength, and hope
• speaker-led workshops and over 12 additional workshops focused on encouraging sober living
• Expanded meeting offerings and a 24-hour Alcathon room
• Cornhole tournament, sobriety countdown, and more surprises
Al Alon speaker, workshops, and Alateen too!!
We are also looking for volunteers and fellowship food contributions.
There are many lodging options in the area, including Airbnbs, local motels, and campgrounds.
Whether attending for one day or the full weekend, registration is required. A registration lanyard will be needed to participate in this year’s Round Up.
Be sure to check out:
• Meal plans specially prepared by Sugarloaf
• Event merchandise available for pre-order, including bandannas, long sleeve shirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, and hoodies featuring this year’s logo
For more information and to register, please visit: https://aaroundup.me
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at: [email protected]

4/18/26 – The Area Service Calendar has been updated! Particularly the location of the Fall Assembly has been updated to reflect District 1 hosting

4/11/26 –DISTRICT 4&7 COVERING ALL OF AROOSTOOK COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENT.
You are invited to a quarterly district meeting so we can get back on track and active. The meeting can be accessed by the link below on Zoom. Any questions can be directed to (Acting Chair) Kathryn at [email protected]
6 PM on Tuesdays…ALL ARE WELCOME:  THE NEXT MEETING (#2) IS JUNE 23
ZOOM:  ID 914 315 8267, PW Asz9nA.
FMI:  CONTACT: Kathryn A. 207-554-9951

General Service Office (GSO)

5/22/26 – 12 Concepts for World Service Animated Video – We are pleased to announce that the Twelve Concepts for World Service animated video is now available for viewing in English, French, and Spanish. The video was adapted from an A.A. Great Britain version in adherence to an Advisory Action of the General Service Conference of the U.S./Canada.

The video is based on the A.A. pamphlet The Twelve Concepts for World Service Illustrated.