Update For Policy-and-admissions – Jun 2025

Report for PAC – Policies & Admissions Committee – June 2025

Policy & Admissions Committee (PAC) Report June 2025

What We Do:
The Policy & Admissions Committee (PAC) assists new groups in registering and listing their A.A. meetings on the OIAA meeting directory. Our responsibilities include:

• Reviewing new meeting submission forms for completeness and compliance with directory listing guidelines.
• Ensuring that new meetings/groups retain a Traditions statement.
• Assisting new member groups in listing their Intergroup representatives at the time of registration.
• Helping meetings/groups regain their status for relisting in the OIAA directory or as Intergroup representatives if they have lapsed.
• Addressing complaints and answering questions regarding meetings/groups listed in the OIAA directory.
• Providing policy and guideline advisories to any interested parties.

What we did: Committee actions from to June 1 to June 30, 2025:

• New meeting submission forms reviewed: 63
• New meeting submission forms processed to listed completion: 25
• Meetings listed with an IGR: 2 (8% of June listings)
• Outstanding – waiting for reply: 24
• Declined listings: 0
• Sent to Steppers: 0
• Sent to PIC: 0
• Requested removal: 0
• Decided Not to List: 0
• Duplicates/Not a Listing/An Update/Hold/Spam/Already Listed: 14
• Complaints/Concerns: 4
• OIAA policy/guideline advisory: 0

As you know, OIAA does not police the meetings listed in the OIAA directory. Our listing process relies on the affirmations made by each group that they are A.A. meetings and that they adhere to A.A.’s Traditions and principles. While we do not vet content or control group formats, PAC remains available to respond when concerns are raised, especially those involving safety, inclusivity, or serious departures from A.A.’s spiritual foundation – 36 principals.

The recurring nature of these concerns suggests that some groups may be struggling with the application of the Traditions in an online environment. While OIAA honors group autonomy, these concerns underscore the need for ongoing Tradition education and support around group process, leadership accountability, and inclusivity. PAC will continue to offer guidance and resources to help groups reflect on their practices, encourage healthy group conscience discussions, and ensure that all members—especially newcomers—feel safe and welcome.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Beth D. and Jan BB, OIAA PAC