September 8-10, 2017
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FRIDAY, September 08, 2017
Traditions and Technology
12:15pm || Presenter: David. N., Class B Trustee
Consider how AA’s Traditions can guide technology decisions involving service workers, outside vendors, anonymity, self-support, public relations, and group conscience.
Anonymity vs Privacy vs Confidentiality
1:15pm || Presenter: Ross D.
Clarify the differences between anonymity, privacy, and confidentiality when AA service work moves across websites, email, social media, and other digital channels.
12th Stepping in the 21st Century
2:00pm || Presenter: Robert S., Love and Service Group
Explore how groups can use websites, search, chat, email, and social media to help newcomers find AA in the 21st century.
Central Office Technology Use in NAATW
4:00pm || Presenter: Peter B.
Review how central offices use surveys, online forms, meeting schedules, newsletters, payment tools, and mailing lists to support service.
GSO Communications & Tech Services
4:45pm || Presenter: Clement C.
Consider how GSO communication services listen to fellowship feedback, support website work, and carry shared experience into AA service decisions.
AA Grapevine Online
6:00pm || Presenter: Josh E.
Imagine expanded Grapevine online tools, including digital content, regional pages, multimedia sharing, and technology-informed service participation.
SATURDAY, September 09, 2017
Inspiring Engagement with General Service
8:45am || Presenter: Fred M.
Use participation data, clearer communication, and more inclusive meeting processes to help GSRs and groups engage in AA service.
Harnessing the Wisdom of the (AA) Crowd
9:45am || Presenter: Lois L.
Apply collective wisdom, collaboration, content sharing, and community practices to help AA service entities learn from each other instead of working in isolation.
How to Obtain Nonprofit Status for Your Service Group (TechSoup)
12:45pm || Presenter: Brouck H.
Walk through the nonprofit IRS status steps service groups may need before accessing TechSoup, Microsoft, or Google nonprofit programs.
New2Tech: What We Want to Know More About
12:45pm || Presenters: Doug G., Lela M., Virginia M., Kelley M.
Introduce newer technology volunteers to social media, service communication, practical questions, and the risks and opportunities of digital tools in AA service.
Template Cloneable .NET Site Design
1:45pm || Presenter: Fred F., Bolton Big Book Step Study, Area 30 D26
Demonstrate a cloneable website approach that lets AA groups and districts start from a reusable template instead of rebuilding each site from scratch.
AA and Search Engines
1:45pm || Presenter: Coree H.
Examine how search engines shape the way people find AA online, including meeting searches, paid results, local websites, and public-facing language.
TIAA Forum: How Can tiaa-forum.org Continue the Conversation?
2:45pm || Presenter: Lew G.
Explore how an online technology forum can extend workshop conversations, preserve shared experience, and support AA service workers throughout the year.
Cloud Strategy – Storage, Security & Safety
2:45pm || Presenter: Rick U.
Review cloud strategy basics for AA service technology, including hosting, storage, patching, provider evaluation, security, safety, and backup planning.
WordPress 101
4:00pm || Presenter: Keith D.
Learn the basics of building and maintaining an AA WordPress website, including hosting choices, plugins, themes, support, security, and meeting-list tools.
The AA Template – A Generic AA Website Approach
4:00pm || Presenter: Wayne P.
Introduce a reusable AA website starter kit approach designed to reduce maintenance complexity, support rotation, and help service bodies share common web tools.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
5:00pm || Presenter: Blaine B.
Explain cloud concepts and Amazon Web Services options in practical terms for AA websites, infrastructure, hosting, storage, scaling, and reliability.
SUNDAY, September 10, 2017
10:45 – 11:45 – NAATW Member Meeting