National A.A. Technology Workshop
Presenter: Clorinda V. & Lorna G., GSO | Review current technology and communications work at the General Service Office, including operational systems, contributions, cybersecurity, digital publishing, accessibility, and the Everything AA app.
Presenter: Christina V. || How AA groups can safely and responsibly adopt digital payment tools like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App while protecting anonymity and avoiding personal liability.
Presenters: GSO Panel || Update members on GSO technology services, communication platforms, data integrity work, digital assets, cybersecurity, and public-facing digital projects.
Presenter: Doug G., Winchester, VA || Show how a small intergroup moved from printed meeting lists to practical off-the-shelf tools for websites, Meeting Guide, Zoom, and online services.
Presenter: Lachlan B., Sydney AU || Share how AA Australia adapted digital tools for online groups, Seventh Tradition, member services, and post-pandemic service needs.
Presenter: Royce E., Freehold Township, NJ || Review virtual meeting best practices for group purpose, nonprofit setup, hosting platforms, self-support, anonymity, community, and technical roles.
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.
Presenter: Terry P., Columbia, MD || Evaluate digital payment platforms for Seventh Tradition contributions, including terminology, privacy, anonymity, security, fees, mobile wallets, and practical safeguards.
Presenter: Buck R., Westminster, CO || Examine how informed group conscience can guide technology decisions involving anonymity, safety, vendors, and seventh tradition contributions.
Presenters: Hiroyuki K., Tokyo, Japan; Cindy M., Hazelwood, MO; Chris M., Atlanta, GA || Review how AA technology matured across group, intergroup, and service office settings during rapid pandemic-era change.
Presenter: Christina R., Stockton, CA || Evaluate digital contribution options through the lens of Tradition Seven, usability, privacy, ownership, and group conscience.
Presenter: Brouck H. || Walk through the nonprofit IRS status steps service groups may need before accessing TechSoup, Microsoft, or Google nonprofit programs.
Presenter: Ross D., Tulsa, OK; Ralph T., Albuquerque, NM || Review how Areas can use GSO’s Fellowship New Vision database exports for group records, trusted servant data, reports, and local workflows.