Below is a list of suggested pamphlets and materials to take with you to CPC or PI engagements.
Some of our regular events already have a supply of AA literature – either left over from a previous A.A. speaker, or obtained on their own. Double check with your contact/facilitator to see what they have, and take only what you need to fill in the blanks.
The recommended literature for PI/CPC should be in the Committees’ supply cabinet at the back of the meeting room at Central Office. If not, additional pamphlets are in the general literature racks at the Office. Take only what you need, and ask the Central Office volunteer to charge the pamphlets to EGSC under PI/CPCs’ account, and return whatever is unused to the cabinet again for others to use.
Please! If supplies are lacking or low, inform the Committee Chair so it can be remedied –> pi.cpc.chair@areacommittees.org
If the event or organization is not listed below, please reference the one that best represents your event, and if in doubt – ask a committee member!
For all events, you should bring your Big Book, and a few recent meeting lists.
The Online Resources page can be added as a pamphlet, and hung up at all presentations.
Download: >> What Pamphlets to Take << >> Online Resources Sheet <<
AHS – Alberta Health Services
Information on AA – F2
Is AA for You – P3
AA at a Glance – F1
Where do I go from Here – F4
This is AA – P1
AA for the Woman – P5
AA and the Gay and Lesbian Alcoholic – P32
AA for the Native North American – P21
AMA – Alberta Motor Association IMPACT Program
Information on AA – F2
Is AA for You – P3
This is AA – P1
Elizabeth Fry Society
Information on AA – F2
This is AA – P1
Salvation Army
Take a Big Book and 5 up-to-date meeting lists with you
Detox – AADAC
Information on AA – F2
MEDICAL COMMUNITY
U of A, Norquest College, Grant MacEwan – Students or Professionals
AA as a Resource for the Health Care Professional – P23
Bridging the Gap – P49
AA for the Woman – P5
AA for the Alcoholic with Special Needs – P83
AA and the Gay/Lesbian Alcoholic – P32
AA and the Native North American – P21
Problems other than Alcohol – P35
This is AA – P1
Postcards & Bookmarks
*most of this literature is just to illustrate to the health care professional/student how and to whom AA’s carry the message
Clergy
Members of the Clergy ask about AA – P25
Information on AA – F2
This is AA – P1
Armed Forces – CFB
Newsletter about AA & The Armed Services — F-13
AA & The Armed Services – P50
Information on AA – F2
High School/CALM classes
Information on AA – F2
Young People and AA – P4
A Message to Teenagers – F9
PI – CPC Booth
There’s not much difference between setting up a booth at A.A. Round-ups, Conventions and/or Assemblies, versus Non-AA functions such as Homeless Connect, a Pharmacy Convention, other Medical Conventions, or Union/Trade Conventions.
Cooperating with non-alcoholic professionals is an effective way to carry the message to the suffering alcoholic. Such people often meet the alcoholic in places where A.A. is not present. Through professionals, alcoholics may be reached who might otherwise never find the program, or they may be reached sooner with the help of informed non-A.A.s.Committees on the area or local level actively seek ways to make contact with professional people and set up programs to increase knowledge and understanding of Alcoholics Anonymous. *Cooperation with the Professional Community WORKBOOK
At A.A. gatherings, the primary purpose of the booth is to show our fellows how Alcoholics Anonymous cooperates, not affiliates with the Professional Community, and to demonstrate how Public Information works. Our booth demonstrates in a tangible way, what we are, and what we do.
Here’s a suggested list of what to take:
Banner (long vertical screen with stand – comes in a black fabric sleeve)
Literature Rack
Survey Board
CPC Stand-up “Talking to Professionals” board
*check with your facilitator/contact to see if they’re providing a table.
These items are stored in the “pamphlet closet” in the Central Office main space where the microwave is.
Our literature is found in the PI-CPC cabinet at the back of the meeting room. The pamphlets you take will depend on the venue/audience. Below is a sampling:
Information on AA – F2
Is AA for You – P3
This is AA – P1
AA at a Glance – F1
Where do I go from Here – F4
AA for the Woman – P5
AA for the Native North American – P21
AA and the Gay/Lesbian Alcoholic – P32
AA as a Resource for the Health Care Professional – P23
Bridging the Gap – P49
AA for the Alcoholic with Special Needs – P83
Problems Other Than Alcohol – P35
Speaking to Non-AA Groups (Introduction to PI-CPC) – P40
CPC Workbook – M 41-I (in CPC Kit)
PI Workbook – M-27-I (in orange folder)
AA Fact File – M 24
Understanding Anonymity – P 47
Speaking at Non-AA Groups -P 40
How AA members Co-operate with Professionals – P 29
AA and the Armed Services – P50
Bookmarks & Postcards
3- Big Books – 1 for Display, 2 tucked under your table in the event someone wishes to purchase/donate a Big Book