Contribute

TRADITION

7

A.A. is fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Area 79 only accepts contributions from A.A. groups and members.

E-Transfer (Preferred)

Send to: treasurer@bcyukonaa.org

The account is set up for auto deposit so there is no need for a security question/answer.

Individuals

Please add “Individual 7th Tradition Contribution; I am a member” to the Message field of the e-transfer.

Groups

  • In the memo/note field of the e-Transfer please include your group’s name and some extra identifying information like your group number, district or at least town/community.
  • Contact your DCM or our Area Registrar if you don’t know your group number or district.
  • In order that you may be sent a receipt, please include your email address in the notes as many financial institutions do not provide this information with the transfer.

Cheque

Payable to:

BC/Yukon Area 79

Mail to:

BC/Yukon Area 79
PO Box 42114
Vancouver, BC, V5S 4R5

Individuals

Please include a note that you are a member.

Groups

Please include a Group Contribution Enclosure Card with your cheque or money-order (no cash, please), and include your email or mailing address in order that a receipt may be sent to you.

Credit Card

Complete one of the forms below to contribute via credit card. Please note there a cost of approximately 3.1% to the area using this method.

What does my Area 79 7th Tradition Contribution do?

  • Two Quarterlies and two Assemblies per year
  • Special Events: WRAASA, travel to Regional Forums
  • Facilitating workshops, district inventories, etc., throughout BC/Yukon
  • Delegate travel to General Service Office in New York annually and other travel assignments (ie: Delegate’s Report)
  • Literature supplies for Workshops and Correctional facilities
  • Area archives – housing, maintenance, digitization and sharing information
  • Office rent & utilities, storage fees, rent for ASC meetings
  • Committee email, online storage, software licensing
  • Office and hybrid meeting equipment/computers
  • Grassroots newsletter production and distribution
  • Website hosting, maintenance and security
  • Insurance for area office and events funded by area
  • Committee expenses
  • DCM Travel Subsidies

Tradition 7 - Long Form

The A.A. groups themselves ought to be fully supported by the voluntary contributions of their own members. We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance of large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying any obligation whatever, is unwise. Then, too, we view with much concern those A.A. treasuries which continue, beyond prudent reserves, to accumulate funds for no stated A.A. purpose. Experience has often warned us that nothing can so surely destroy our spiritual heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and authority.

The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (Long Form) F-187 pg 1-2 – Reprinted with permission from Alcoholics Anonymous®

ELECTIONS AND

APPOINTMENTS

Area Officers

Fourteen (14) Area Officers are chosen, every second year, to serve 2-year terms on the Area Service Committee (ASC) . Seven of these are elected, in even numbered years, at the September Assembly of the full Area 79 Committee. Seven are appointed by the Selection Committee, following the elections, to sit as chairs of designated Area standing committees.

It is strongly suggested that the outgoing (not the incoming) GSRs and DCMs be available to vote at the Election Assembly in order to assure a more informed election.

To apply for an appointed position in Area 79, please email your resume to resumes@bcyukonaa.org

Teleconference Meetings

The purpose of teleconference meetings is to carry the AA message by phone to our members who are ill, disabled or living in areas where AA meetings are limited or non-existent due to their remote locations. Teleconference Meetings chaired by individual districts in Area 79 may be listed below. Districts wishing to list a teleconference meeting here, should contact Remote Communities Chair

Meeting

Information

Going To Any Lengths
Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Hosted by District 37. We read from “The 12 Steps & 12 Traditions”, “The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous” and other AA literature based on a group conscience. Anyone is welcome!
Let us know if you would like to attend and we will add you to the weekly invite.

Trish M. 604-649-5412

We call your phone via Skype.

Remote Communities
Sunday 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Call 1-604-799-6561
Read the meeting poster for details before calling. 
Speak your FIRST name…

Video Meeting

Like the teleconference meetings, the purpose of video meetings is to carry the A.A. message to our members who are ill, disabled or living in areas where A.A. meetings are limited or non-existent due to their remote locations. Video Meetings chaired by individual districts in Area 79 may be listed below.

Meeting

Information

Spirit of the North
Sunday & Wednesday Night 8 pm (Mountain Time Zone)

Area 78 – Alberta/Northwest Territories has invited members to participate in a Zoom meeting.
To join, go to: https://area78aa.org/remote-communities-meetings  

Zoom AA Meeting
Monday and Thursday Nights 8 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Hosted by District 40 (Coquitlam)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2316225487  
Meeting ID: 231 622 5487

As Bill Sees It (Remote Communities
Meeting)
Thursday Night 7 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Hosted by District 43 (Aldergrove, Cloverdale, Fort Langley, Langley)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/498814817
Meeting ID: 498 814 817
Password: 660387

Breaking Free:
A meeting for seniors and shut ins that are unable to attend in person meetings.
Third Wednesday of the month 6:30 pm
(Pacific time)

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/85704246102
Meeting ID: 857 0424 6102
Password: freedom
For those without access to online meetings there’s a Phone in option @ 1-778-907-2071

Tradition 3.0:
Type: Literature-based, Big Book discussion
Time: Friday nights from 8-9 pm Pacific standard Time.

Hosted by District 42
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6179680872
Zoom ID: 617 968 0872 No password

Blue Triangle in a Circle with mountains, the Area 79 Logo

All GSR’s, DCM’s, DCC’s, and their alternates, as well as members of the ASC have a login. If you are in one of these roles and do not have yours, make sure you are registered and contact the website chair.

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