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Update for CPC Minutes – Sept 2025

CPC Committee Meeting
Minutes from September 22, 2025

Member Attendees:

Jeff B., Chair
Lori
Jill M.
Leila
Naterena P-C


Call to Order

The Chair, Jeff B., opened the meeting at 7 p.m. ET and welcomed the attendees, followed by the Serenity Prayer. Introductions were made, and the agenda was reviewed.

Members introduced themselves and shared their motivation for joining the CPC Committee, expressing a shared desire to be of service, support outreach efforts, and contribute to the committee’s mission.

Old Business:

  • Open positions: The committee had two open service positions, Secretary and Alternate Chair. Naterena volunteered and confirmed her appointment as Secretary.  The alternate chair position remains vacant.Chair Notes: Jeff emphasized the importance of identifying an Alternate Chair to provide leadership continuity and support for the Chair in planning and facilitating meetings.
  • CPC Committee Charter review: Members refined the CPC Committee Mission Statement to lead with a clear statement connecting AA with professionals and students, followed by the purpose statement. The revised mission statement was approved unanimously by the committee.The committee also discussed and defined roles and responsibilities for the Chair, Alternate Chair, Secretary, Project Leaders, and Committee Members. Additionally, the committee reviewed the project leader, focusing on refining the language around outreach to professionals and students to better align with the committee’s goals.

    Approval of the full charter was postponed until a future meeting to allow for more member participation.

  • CPC Videos – Leila and Jill: Leila and Jill provided an update on the ongoing CPC video project aimed at informing professionals and the public about Alcoholics Anonymous and its purpose. The discussion focused on video content development, scripting, and potential outreach applications.

The committee reviewed technical challenges experienced with recording and editing and explored possible solutions, such as using simpler presentation tools or recruiting members with technical expertise for assistance.

Members also discussed ways to integrate the videos into broader CPC outreach efforts, including presentations for professional organizations and online platforms. The committee agreed that the videos would serve as valuable educational resources to help carry the AA message more effectively.

Chair Notes: Jeff supported the initiative and reminded members that learning through trial and error is part of service.


New Business:

Project Discussions

  • Sponsor Your Doctor: The committee explored ways to encourage AA members to share literature and information with healthcare providers. The Chair emphasized the importance of helping professionals understand that AA is a resource for patients seeking recovery support, not a referral or treatment program. Members discussed developing a clear process for distributing CPC pamphlets and informational materials to medical offices. Lori volunteered to assist with this project.
  • Senior Center Outreach: Leila proposed expanding outreach to senior centers to educate older adults and staff about AA’s purpose and how it can support individuals and families impacted by alcoholism. Members discussed identifying centers that may be open to presentations or literature displays. The committee will gather contact information and develop a list of potential sites for future engagement.
  • Nursing Outreach: Jill initiated a discussion about connecting with nursing programs and associations to provide educational presentations. The group discussed aligning the content with professional ethics and ensuring consistent messaging about anonymity and cooperation with, rather than affiliation with, professional entities. The Chair supported the idea and suggested preparing a short script or outline to accompany the literature.

Chair’s Notes: Jeff commended the committee’s creativity and reiterated that the goal of CPC outreach is to build bridges of understanding between AA and professional communities. He encouraged members to continue developing projects that foster awareness and collaboration.

Budget Discussion

  • The committee discussed the need for a budget to support upcoming CPC activities and outreach projects. The Chair noted that funding may be necessary for printed materials, video production resources, and online presentation tools.
  • Members agreed that establishing a modest budget would help sustain committee projects and maintain consistent outreach. The committee also discussed the potential for funding literature distribution and cost-effective approaches, such as using digital copies of CPC pamphlets when possible.

Chair Notes: Jeff volunteered to prepare a draft budget proposal outlining anticipated expenses and will present it for review at the next meeting.

 

Grapevine Collaboration

A brief discussion was held about the potential use of AA Grapevine and La Viña articles to enhance CPC presentations and outreach materials. Members agreed that these resources could provide relatable recovery stories that help professionals better understand the lived experience of alcoholism and recovery.
Leila volunteered to review current issues for articles that align with CPC goals and will report back at the next meeting.

 

Decisions and Motion Summary:

  • The committee reached a unanimous consensus to approve the revised CPC Committee Mission Statement, though no formal motion was made.
  • Approval of the full CPC Charter and officer appointments was postponed until a future meeting.

Next Steps/Action Items:

Jeff (Chair)

  • Conduct a literature review of CPC pamphlets for next month’s meeting.
  • Prepare a draft budget proposal for upcoming committee activities.
  • Add Lori to the committee reminder email list.
  • Coordinate the refinement and formatting of the CPC Charter for final review.
  • Review Secretary role details with Naterena offline.
  • Coordinate with Lori to begin work on Sponsor Your Doctor

Naterena (Secretary)

  • Serve as Secretary and prepare meeting minutes for review.

Project Leads

  • Leila and Jill will continue development of CPC videos and identify any technical support needs.
  • Leila will review current AA Grapevine/La Viña issues for articles that align with CPC goals and report back at the next meeting.

Committee

  • Finalize the CPC Charter at the next meeting when more members are present.
  • Develop detailed project plans for professional and community outreach initiatives.
  • Discuss CPC projects in greater detail at the next meeting.
  • Review updated mission and purpose statements before the next meeting.
  • Consider volunteering for the Alternate Chairperson position.


Closing:
The meeting concluded at 8:15 pm ET with the Responsibility Declaration:

Signed: Naterena P-C, Secretary, CPC Committee

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