The following is a link to my notes from the February Area Committee meeting for anyone who is interested.
Author: District 14 Area 36
03/15/2025 – Watertown Monday Night AA Annual Speaker/Banquet

The Annual Speaker Meeting/Banquet for the Watertown Monday Night Group is coming up. Please see the attached flyer for details.
2025 – St. Cloud Roundup Committee

The 2025 St. Cloud Roundup Committee is looking for assistance. Please see the flier for information on how to get involved.
03/06/2025 – Norwood Young America Potluck

The Norwood Young America Thursday Night AA Group is hosting an open speaker meeting and potluck.. Please see the attached flyer for details.
The February MIRUS is available here

Step Two “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to Sanity.”
The Electronic Version of the December 2024 “Pigeon Newsletter” is out
The Pigeon Newsletter covers events and happenings in Area 36, financial reports for the Area, agendas for upcoming meetings as well as minutes from past meetings and a whole lot more. Check out the contents of the latest edition:
- Agenda Area Committee Meeting Feb. 8, 2025
- Contact Information
- District Meeting Locations, Past Delegates, etc.
- Incoming Trusted Servants
- Area Officer Reports
- RUSC Outline
- Financials
- Area Committee Chair Reports
- Other Trusted Servants
- District Committee Members (DCM) Reports
- Minutes 8/19/2024 Area Committee Meeting
- Minutes 12/9/2024 Area Assembly Meeting
- Area 36 Maps What is Pigeon
- Inclement Weather Procedure
- 2025 Calendar of events
The January MIRUS is available here

Step One “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable.”
02/22/2025 – Happy Destiny AA Workshop

Please join us!
2025 Happy Destiny
AA Workshop
“FORGIVENESS IS ESSENTIAL”
Saturday, February 22
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST
A panel of speakers will share their experience, strength and hope in 15-minute segments, then will answer questions during an open forum.
Speaker Panel
Jamie W., This Simple Program, Minneapolis, MN
Jen A., Foxhall Chapter 7, Hopkins, MN
Ron L., Summerfield AA, The Villages, FL
Attend in person:
Crowne Point Church
7121 Bloomington Ave S
Richfield, MN
Attend online:
Click Zoom.us to join.
Or, go to http://www.Zoom.us & enter #937 0299 1173.
Alternately, dial (312) 626-6799 & enter # 937 0299 1173
Introducing Our Primary Purpose Podcast

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (AAWS) is thrilled to announce the launch of Our Primary Purpose, the official podcast from the General Service Office (GSO) of Alcoholics Anonymous for the U.S. and Canada.
Through engaging interviews with GSO staff and A.A. members—and voices from A.A. history—this new podcast explores how GSO supports A.A. groups and members to carry the message of recovery to those who need it most—which is Our Primary Purpose.
Mark Your Calendar: Episode 1 will be available on streaming platforms starting January 14, 2025.
02/21/2025 – District 9 Presents: A Mid Winter 12-Step Workshop (Friday Night and Saturday)

Engage in a deep exploration of the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and supporting one another in applying the steps to your life.
Friday February 21: 6p-10p
Saturday February 22: 9a-6:30p
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
SPEAKER: MICHAEL D FROM SIOUX FALLS, SD
Michael D has been a circuit speaker for SCHEDULE
AA workshops for over 20 years. He has
been sober since the 1980s. Stick around
Saturday Night, because he’s also going to
be the speaker for 5th Ave Clubhouse