I want to thank all of you for allowing me to serve the Area as Alternate Delegate. I feel privileged to be able to do so. As you all know, my primary job is to pray for our Delegate. My prayers must be working, for Jim is doing well.

Part of my job is to be H&I liaison and it is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I get to meet some of the most dedicated people to AA that there is. I also enjoy visiting the H&I Intergroups, both the Spanish as well as the English. As your liaison I have attended the last two H&I conferences. I do not have the words to describe how wonderful these events were. They have speakers that are experts in the field of Alcoholism and other addictions. One of the presentations this year was by Dr. Kevin M. who lectures on addiction medicine. He says that they have a couple of drugs now that will take away the cravings for drugs and alcohol. His fear is that some doctors will start prescribing these drugs and not send their patients to 12 step programs.

They also have people that work in the prisons that come and share how important it is for us to take panels in. They see the difference in the inmates that the panels make. I encourage all that can, please go to one of these Conferences. All of the H&I Intergroups need panel leaders and people to go on panels. It's very rewarding 12-step work. Central Office also needs people to answer phones.

Love In Service Charlie W.
Your Blessed Alternate Delegate