Archives Committee Report - January 2025

Hello Area 41!

Archives Committee met at 9:01am. We opened with a moment of silence for the still suffering alcoholic followed by the Serenity Prayer. Committee secretary read last quarters Archive report.

Introductions were made. Archives Chair gave a report on the field trip to the Archives Repository on November 2nd. Photos of the repository space were shared with the committee members who were unable to attend. I was also able to retrieve a digital audio recorder during that vist.

We continued discussion about digitizing our Area 41 History, Area 41 Reunion History, Area 41 4 Corners Workshop History and District History. We're still in the beginning stages of that work intensive project. If anyone has availability to assist our Area 41 Archivist, please reach out to her.

Speaking of our Archivist, she wasn't able to make it out this weekend as she had hoped. We will pickup talks on Scope & Responsibility at the October Assembly.

We took a break at 955am, reconvening at 1015am. After a successful search during the break, we were able to locate the Oral History Kit which included sample interview questions. After running through the questions, each member was asked if they remembered their 1st AA meeting-a brief sharing session ensued.

Ken B gave a short breakdown about the Archives Workshop he was presenting at on Saturday evening. We closed with the Lord's Prayer at 1047am with 11 members in attendance.

I am looking forward to the upcoming 4-Corners Workshop in St Paul and the WCRAASC in Casper, WY-because who doesn't love going to Wyoming in the middle of Winter! I hope to see many of you there!

Archives Survey Results-October 2024 Assembly

1. How familiar are you with the Area 41 Alcoholics Anonymous Archives Committee?

• Very Familiar- 14%
• Somewhat Familiar- 58%
• Not Familiar- 28%

2. Have you used any materials from the Archives Committee?

• Yes- 35%
• No- 65%

3. How important is the Archives Committee for preserving AA History?

• Very Important- 70%
• Somewhat Important- 28%
• Not Very Important- 2%

4. How easy is it to access the Archives?

• Very Easy- 19%
• Somewhat Easy- 44%
• Not Easy- 23%

5. Would you be interested in events hosted by the Archives Committee?

• Yes- 81%
• No- 14%
• Didn't Answer- 5%

6. Has learning about AA History changed your view of AA?

• Yes- 98%
• No- 2%

7. What can the Archives Committee do better?

• Multiple Responses

8. How well do you understand the difference between the Archivist and the Archives Chairperson?

• Very Well- 23%
• Somewhat- 51%
• Not At All- 26%

9. In your opinion, how important is the role of the Archivist compared to the Archives Chairperson?

• Very Important- 58%
• Somewhat Important- 28%
• Not Important- 0%
• Didn't Answer- 14%

10. Do you feel that the roles of the Archivist and the Archives Chairperson are clearly defined within the Area 41 Committee?

• Yes- 40%
• No- 40%
• Didn't Answer- 20%

Special thanks to Ken B for his informative presentation! Also, a HUGE thank you to everyone who filled out the Archives Survey last quarter! The responses will help us determine how we proceed forward.

We have no agenda items in committee.

In Service,
Char S