Digital Communication
About our Committee
The Digital Communication Ad hoc Subcommittee is responsible for oversight and review of the Area 59 website, as well as drafting, editing, and publishing the “WE” newsletter at least four times a year. The committee is also responsible for all Area 59 “e-blasts.” It is chaired by a DCM and is staffed with ADCMs appointed by the delegate.
Digicomm determines which event or item is to be featured as the rotating “hero” image on the website’s home page, too. The committee is also responsible for maintaining the officer reports and subcommittee reports and reviewing them to ensure personal anonymity.
We are available to educate members on using our website and welcome feedback on how to better utilize the digital resources available to best serve the Eastern Pennsylvania General Service Assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous and its members. We are able and willing to visit your event within Area 59 to set up a display for information and educational purposes, as well as answer questions.
We meet once a month virtually and before each quarterly meeting.
Contact the Digital Communication Committee
Creation and Usage of A.A. Pamphlet “Digital Placards”
The Area 59 Digital Communications subcommittee has created A.A. pamphlet-sized “Digital Placards” for use in a traditional pamphlet rack. These items are intended to supplement printed pamphlets that may be purchased from our General Service Office onlineliterature.aa.org or a local Intergroup. Placards include the current pamphlet cover photo, item number, and QR code for scanning/viewing on the A.A.W.S. website aa.org/resources/literature
Pamphlets/Guideline/Service Materials are copyrighted A.A.W.S. materials. Thus, the A.A. Literature Digital Binder usages should concord with the A.A.W.S. Terms of Use – Content Use Policy found here: aa.org/terms-of-use
Recommended usage of digital placards is as follows:
- Download and/or select pamphlet pages for the placards you wish to print.
- Print placards on cardstock paper for the best mechanical stability. It is recommended that a color printer be used.
- Laminate (optional) and cut placards to a four inches wide – ten inches tall size.
- Place placards behind any printed pamphlets. Since placards are slightly taller than an actual pamphlet, the item number and QR code will still be visible.
- Laminating placards help them withstand environmental mishaps (ex: rain at an outside event).
