Activities
This subcommittee is responsible for holding activities (dances, parties,
picnics, events, etc.) that are attractive to the newcomer. The
primary purpose of this committee is to reach the still suffering addict
and help promote N.A. unity. The secondary purpose of this
subcommittee is to raise funds for the Detroit East area needs.
Additional Needs
This subcommittee acts as a resource to groups when specific needs are
necessary. They may maintain a list of members with the
willingness and special skills or resources (such as language
interpretation, sign interpretation) or transportation for the
physically or visually impaired addict seeking recovery.
Hospitals & Institutions
This subcommittee is a resource to members and groups in their efforts to
distribute supplies, information and literature necessary to carry the
N.A. message of recovery. This subcommittee attempts to make N.A.
available to any addict seeking recovery within treatment and
correctional facilities. Meets 2nd Sunday
of the month @ 1:00pm, 13560 Mc. Nichols, Detroit
Literature
This subcommittee deals with our primary purpose as it is achieved through
writing. It does a limited amount of writing as provided by the
WSC handbook. This subcommittee seeks written input from its
members at large by encouraging the development of new literature by
holding workshops to complete proposed material.
Public Relation
This subcommittee is essential to the growth of N.A. in the area and needs
assistance from many members to achieve their objectives. This
subcommittee serves as a liaison between N.A. and society as a whole.
This subcommittee compiles an Area Meeting list three times per year (or
as needed). It provides and carries the N.A. message to those who
may not have heard of us or misinterpreted us, informing them of what we
do and where we are available. Meets Friday
before area meeting @1:30pm, 14225 Frankfort, Detroit
Outreach -
This Sub-Committee shall support the member groups of the Committee by
helping resolve situations or needs a group has not been able to handle on
its own, provide panels and workshops to increase understanding of the
Twelve Traditions and the N.A. service structure,
Meets 2nd Monday of the month @ 9pm, 8903 St. Cyril @ Georgia, Detroit
Helpline - This
subcommittee maintains a telephone information service for Narcotics
Anonymous that helps addicts and others in the community find us easily and
quickly.
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6:30pm, MSO, 726 Livernois, Ferndale
Policy -
This
Sub-Committee shall review any possible policy changes; seek guidance in a
better understanding of our Traditions and
report back to the Committee and follow the suggestions in World service
Conference Committee Handbooks as appropriate for its needs.
"As
needed" - Friday @ 8pm, 13651 Dequindre @ Victor, Detroit
Women's Day -
This committee was created to plan, schedule and set the program for the
East Area's Women's Day. Women's
Day shall be every third weekend of October.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Sunday @
5:30pm, 4777 East Outer Drive, Detroit
We encourage anyone with experience or a willingness,
to participate in any of these subcommittees. Contact
DEASCNA for info.