Area Communications Committee
Purpose: The Mid-Southern California Area (M.S.C.A.) Communications Committee (ACC) is composed
of four subcommittees for the purpose of facilitating communication within M.S.C.A, and the fellowship
at large. The result is that these subcommittees have an interconnection and mutual resources, as
well as a common voice.
Scope: All actions of the Area Communications Committee (ACC) are governed
by the Twelve Traditions of AA, the Twelve Concepts for World Service, and the Guidelines of the
Mid-Southern California Area.
The guidelines of each Communications Committee Subcommittee are incorporated
within, and are part of, the Area
Communications Guidelines (January 2009).
SUBCOMMITTEES:
(ATSC) Area Translations Subcommittee
The Area Translations Subcommittee (ATSC) is responsible to the Area Assembly and the Area Communications
Committee, and is charged with the translation (English/Spanish/English) of all documents to be published
either electronically or in print for the Mid-Southern California Area.
(ANSC) Area Newsletter Subcommittee
As part of the Mid-Southern California Area (MSCA) 09 Communications Committee, the Area Newsletter
Sub-Committee (ANSC) shall consist of volunteer AA members, charged with the responsibility of producing
and distributing The MSCA Newsletter (hereinafter called The Newsletter). All members of the ANSC
are automatically members of the Area Communications Committee and will meet with this Committee
at monthly Assemblies, ASC’s or at other designated times. The Newsletter is published monthly (except
in April & July). There is also no Newsletter published in October of odd-numbered years (2003,
2005… etc.), nor in November of even-numbered years (2004, 2006… etc.) and is supported solely through
contributions sent to the Area. The Newsletter is published for the benefit of the Mid-Southern California
Area AA membership and may include but is not limited to the following: 1. Local AA news and information
about groups and committees 2. Reprinted material from AA literature 3. Sharing of experience in
recovery, unity and service 4. Information pertaining to Area actions, finances and meetings 5. Information
regarding AA service, events, and announcements (In keeping with A.A.’s Tradition of non-affiliation,
no events exclusively planned as fund raising events will be listed in The Newsletter).
(EMSC) Electronic Media Subcommittee
The purpose of the Electronic Media Subcommittee (EMSC) is to use electronic media (e.g. MSCA website)
to inform the members of the MSCA and others of the activities, history and structure of the Area.
(CESC) Communication Equipment Subcommittee
The Communications Equipment Sub-Committee(CESC) is responsible to the Area Assembly and the Area Communications
Committee (ACC). As part of the ACC, the CESC, always in cooperation with the Finance Committee, is charged
with the following:
1. Maintaining an inventory of the following equipment owned by MSCA:
a) audio/visual equipment
b) translation equipment
c) software
d) computers and printers
2. When requested by the
ACC, the CESC is responsible for researching, evaluating and preparing a written recommendation (including
cost estimates) for any electronic equipment, computer software or repairs to electronic equipment.
In most instances, it is strongly suggested that at least three sources, along with the corresponding
cost estimates, be provided as part of the evaluation.
3. Will take responsibility for the lawful disposal
of any broken equipment or obsolete software having to do with communication equipment as described
above.
4. On an annual basis, in the third quarter, prepare a report of all electronic equipment that would
be a candidate for replacement, with costs and prioritization for the purchases. This report would
be presented to the ACC Chair no later than September 30th of each year. The preparation of this
report is a year-long activity.
The CESC should work closely with all MSCA standing committees and sub-committees,
the Area Officers committee and especially with the Area Finance Committee for the purpose of ensuring
that a comprehensive, accurate and prudent report is prepared.
Area Communication Committee Minutes
2011
• November 20
• March 13
• February 13
• January 9
2010
• December 12
• August 8
• March 14
• January 10