September 14-16, 2018
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FRIDAY, September 14, 2018
110 – Our 12 Concepts: Where Technology and Spirituality Mix
12:30pm || Presenter: David E. Past General Service Trustee and AA Grapevine Chair, MA
Explore how the Twelve Concepts can guide technology decisions, communication choices, and service responsibilities.
120 – Applying Our 12 Concepts in Today’s World
1:15pm || Presenter: Keith D., Panel
Apply the Twelve Concepts to current service questions, leadership responsibilities, and decision-making across AA structures.
140A – Online Venues-Communities in AA
3:30pm || Presenter: Panel
Consider how online venues and communities can support AA service, discussion, and connection beyond in-person events.
140B – Doing It Locally – Presenting Technology in AA
3:30pm || Presenter: Panel
Share ways local AA service bodies can introduce technology conversations, support trusted servants, and build participation.
150B – Top 10 Technology Things for 2020 International Convention
4:45pm || Presenter: Lois L., St. Louis, MO
Imagine technology improvements that could make the 2020 International Convention in Detroit easier to navigate, attend, and experience.
SATURDAY, September 15, 2018
210 – GSO-AAWS and Technology Update
8:45am || Presenters: Panel, Josh R., Lois L., Daniel
Review current GSO and AAWS technology work, including website development, YouTube, app planning, and digital communication projects.
220 – AA Grapevine Technology Update
9:30am || Presenter: Lois L.
Review AA Grapevine technology updates, including digital publishing, YouTube, app work, surveys, and strategic planning.
240A – Chat: New Tools for 12th Step
1:15pm || Presenter: Karen, Ari, James of San Francisco/Marin Intergroup Tech Committee
Demonstrate how live website chat can create another entry point for people seeking help from AA and can help to field 12th Step “calls” incoming via websites for intergroups and other service entities.
250A – Reaching the Underserved Alcoholic Through Tech
2:30pm || Presenter: Norman, Deaf Access Committee
Examine how technology can help reach underserved alcoholics, especially Deaf members and others facing access barriers.
250B – Cooperation Between Technology Consumers and Providers: Implementation Conversations
2:30pm || Presenter: Panel
Discuss how AA service entities, technology volunteers, vendors, and professionals can better understand one another during implementation.
Technology and the Traditions
7:00pm || Presenter: Chitra S., Brouck H.
Explore how AA’s Traditions can guide technology decisions around websites, group conscience, autonomy, social media, links, advertising, and avoiding implied affiliation.