September 9-11, 2022
Theme: Moving Forward Together
As we emerge from the pandemic: technology lessons learned, what worked, what didn’t and where we go from here
Crowd Sourced Notes: Download the collaborative workshop report.
NAATW 2022 Program
NAATW 2022 Members Meeting Minutes
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FRIDAY, September 9, 2022
Concept 12 and Technology
1:30pm || Presenters: Mary T., Mukilteo, WA; Crystal S., Sumner, WA; Betsy S., Tucson, AZ
Connect Concept Twelve’s Warranties to technology decisions, online participation, delegated authority, prudent reserves, substantial unanimity, leadership, and responsible service.
Communication Channels in AA
2:15pm || Presenter: Jim F., Mountain View, CA
Consider whether AA needs additional internal communication channels for thoughtful discussion of ideas, service questions, minority opinions, and the future of the fellowship.
What Makes a Great Hybrid Experience?
3:30pm || Presenter: Mike W., Boston, MA; Laura S., St. Louis, MO
Focus on how NAATW is delivering a hybrid livestreamed experience during the workshop, from hardware and software to logistics, to ensure both online and in-person attendees can participate fully in the event.
Digital Payment Platforms for 7th Tradition
4:45pm || Presenter: Terry P., Columbia, MD
Evaluate digital payment platforms for Seventh Tradition contributions, including terminology, privacy, anonymity, security, fees, mobile wallets, and practical safeguards.
SATURDAY September 10, 2022
Innovation in AA: Technology Adoption as a Unifying Factor
8:45am || Presenter: Don M., Broomfield, CO
A history of successful innovation in AA, running experiments as learning experiences and the benefits of trial and error to facilitate technology adoption; plus specific uses of the 12 Concepts to channel conflict into productive action.
AAWS & GSO Technology Report and Discussion
9:45am || Presenters: Tracey G., Patrick C., Clorinda V., Lorna G. – New York, NY
G.S.O. Staff members will share on the following: Meeting Guide, aa.org, Fellowship Connection, The new Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS) portal, Digital distribution of A.A. literature in correctional facilities, The Comprehensive Media Plan and Development of new content for YouTube, LinkedIn, aa.org and others.
AA Grapevine Technology Discussion
11:00am || Presenter: Niurka M., New York, NY
Review digital publishing tools that support Grapevine and La Viña content, including websites, newsletters, podcast distribution, archives, social channels, and app planning.
Tips and Tools for Online Groups
11:00am || Presenter: Craig W., Sandy Hook, CT; Nagini V., Pitea, Sweden
Explore practical tools and service practices online groups use to welcome newcomers, support sponsorship, share literature, communicate between meetings, and participate in AA service.
An Interactive Look at AA Maps
1:15pm || Presenters: Peter M., St Louis, MO; Matt C., Austin, TX
Explore practical ways to turn district, Area, facility, and service-boundary information into interactive maps using tools such as Google Earth and Google Maps.
Sharing Experience Using Office 365 and Google for Nonprofits
1:15pm || Presenters: Bruce R., Mount Arlington, NJ; James C., University Place, WA
Compare nonprofit cloud-platform experience for AA service entities using role-based accounts, shared documents, calendars, and collaboration tools.
Key Elements and Spiritual Ingredients of an A.A. Website
2:15pm || Presenter: Kerri K., Los Lunas, NM
Build an AA website around primary purpose, clear structure, newcomer access, trusted-servant usability, rotation, accessibility, SEO, and maintainable content systems.
How to Get the Most Out of the TIAA Forum
2:15pm || Presenter: Lew G., Westminster, CO; Shap W., Tempe, AZ
Learn how the TIAA Forum helps AA members find, share, search, and preserve technology service experience year-round, including a demo of some of its features and a preview of coming changes to the forum.
The $12 (Plus Tax) a Year Website and Tech Stack
3:00pm || Presenter: Jacob E.; Tacoma, WA
How the Puget Sound Central Service Office developed a comprehensive website and tech stack by utilizing a variety of free services (Google Sites, GitHub Pages, and others).
Code 4 Recovery – How We All Make Meeting Listings Better
4:00pm || Presenters: Tim R., Nomad; Wayne P., Edmonton, AB
Improve meeting-list accuracy by coordinating meeting data ownership, feedback, feeds, and change detection across groups, districts, intergroups, areas, and Meeting Guide.
Using Technology to Efficiently Assign Delegates to Conference Committees
4:00pm || Presenter: SJ., Portland, OR
In 2020 a web application was used to assign first year delegates to conference committees. This session will present a more detailed view of how the software works and some of the challenges in the development process going forward, particularly related to application design.
Translation and Meeting Interpretation Technology Literature
5:00pm || Presenters: Allise B., Bryan, TX; Shannon O., Scottsdale, AZ
Compare translation, interpretation, transcription, captioning, and language-service tools that can help AA communities communicate accurately across languages.