It is with great disappointment that I have to announce that in September 2009 at the the 13th NAW in Woodland Hills, California, it was decided that the 15th Annual National Alcoholics Anonymous Archives Workshop in 2011 will be held in Montana. Area 83 put together a really strong bid for this but with last year's held so close in Niagara Falls and next year's in Macon, Georgia there was consensus that the Midwest needed an opportunity. So Montana it is in 2011.
We'll see in the coming months how the Assembly feels about making another bid at the Workshop in Georgia. It just might be that Area 83, if the Assembly agrees, could host this in 2012.
In the meantime, keep up the good work with collecting, cataloguing and preserving AA's past.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Archivist Call letter
July 2009
Area 83 Archivist
At the 2005 Spring Assembly, the position of Area Archivist was created:
To be appointed (or re-appointed) for a three year term by the Area Committee, on a recommendation of the Area 83 Chairperson after consultation with the Area Archives committee. Resumes for consideration shall be submitted to the Area 83 Chairperson.
The Archivist is the traditional trustee of the Area’s memorabilia and shall supply advice and consultation, when requested, to all Archives Committees in the Area with respect to the preservation and cataloguing of local archival materials in accordance the with the Workbook for Archives. The Archivist, a non-voting appointed committee member will report to the Area Archives committee regularly, and the Assembly as necessary about new material received and give updates about ongoing projects (the report will be presented by the Archivist as a supplement to the Area Archives Chairpersons report).
Attendance at Area Committee is voluntary, while attendance at Assembly is expected. The Archivist may attend the annual North American Archives meeting upon the approval of the Area Committee. The Archivist shall work in conjunction with the Area Archives chairperson and committee in presenting rotating archival displays at each assembly. All expenses, including but not limited to transportation, crating, travel expense (including room and meals for the Archivist), shall be paid by the requesting party or organization.
Some of the qualities most desirable in the individual who will fill the vacancy are:
o To have some familiarity with Archival procedures or the willingness to learn the basics of such procedures.
o To be experienced and comfortable working within the committee system.
o To be familiar with the A.A. traditions, particularly as they relate to anonymity.
o To have an understanding of A.A. history
The attached resume form should be completed by applicants for the vacancy and returned to:
Mel C.
Chairperson, Area 83 Eastern Ontario International
by November 1, 2009.
From the Archives Workbook:
Role of the Archivist
The archivist is the focal point of the collection, determining on one hand what to include in the collection, and on the other hand working towards making the collected material available to the greatest extent possible to members of our Fellowship and those in the public realm with a valid interest in A.A.
o The archivist collects, organizes and preserves material of historic interest. Typically, the archivist selects a representative sample of the collection and arranges those into a traveling display.
o The archivist is responsible for both the physical and the intellectual integrity of the collection. It is important to ensure the privacy and protect the anonymity of members whose names are included in the collected documents.
o The archivist is also responsible to report regularly to the area committee and to the area archives committee about new material received and give updates about ongoing projects at the archives.
Training
It is helpful and desirable for the archivist to have some familiarity with archival procedures or the willingness to learn the basics of such procedures. Depending on the location of the archives, the local high school, college, major library or historical society might offer basic courses in handling historical records.
AREA 83 ARCHIVIST RESUME SHEET
Name: _____________________ Residence Phone: ________________
Address: _____________________ Business Phone: ________________
_____________________ Fax: ________________
_____________________ E-mail address: ________________
Date of Sobriety: __________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
Additional Information may be attached
Area 83 Archivist
At the 2005 Spring Assembly, the position of Area Archivist was created:
To be appointed (or re-appointed) for a three year term by the Area Committee, on a recommendation of the Area 83 Chairperson after consultation with the Area Archives committee. Resumes for consideration shall be submitted to the Area 83 Chairperson.
The Archivist is the traditional trustee of the Area’s memorabilia and shall supply advice and consultation, when requested, to all Archives Committees in the Area with respect to the preservation and cataloguing of local archival materials in accordance the with the Workbook for Archives. The Archivist, a non-voting appointed committee member will report to the Area Archives committee regularly, and the Assembly as necessary about new material received and give updates about ongoing projects (the report will be presented by the Archivist as a supplement to the Area Archives Chairpersons report).
Attendance at Area Committee is voluntary, while attendance at Assembly is expected. The Archivist may attend the annual North American Archives meeting upon the approval of the Area Committee. The Archivist shall work in conjunction with the Area Archives chairperson and committee in presenting rotating archival displays at each assembly. All expenses, including but not limited to transportation, crating, travel expense (including room and meals for the Archivist), shall be paid by the requesting party or organization.
Some of the qualities most desirable in the individual who will fill the vacancy are:
o To have some familiarity with Archival procedures or the willingness to learn the basics of such procedures.
o To be experienced and comfortable working within the committee system.
o To be familiar with the A.A. traditions, particularly as they relate to anonymity.
o To have an understanding of A.A. history
The attached resume form should be completed by applicants for the vacancy and returned to:
Mel C.
Chairperson, Area 83 Eastern Ontario International
by November 1, 2009.
From the Archives Workbook:
Role of the Archivist
The archivist is the focal point of the collection, determining on one hand what to include in the collection, and on the other hand working towards making the collected material available to the greatest extent possible to members of our Fellowship and those in the public realm with a valid interest in A.A.
o The archivist collects, organizes and preserves material of historic interest. Typically, the archivist selects a representative sample of the collection and arranges those into a traveling display.
o The archivist is responsible for both the physical and the intellectual integrity of the collection. It is important to ensure the privacy and protect the anonymity of members whose names are included in the collected documents.
o The archivist is also responsible to report regularly to the area committee and to the area archives committee about new material received and give updates about ongoing projects at the archives.
Training
It is helpful and desirable for the archivist to have some familiarity with archival procedures or the willingness to learn the basics of such procedures. Depending on the location of the archives, the local high school, college, major library or historical society might offer basic courses in handling historical records.
AREA 83 ARCHIVIST RESUME SHEET
Name: _____________________ Residence Phone: ________________
Address: _____________________ Business Phone: ________________
_____________________ Fax: ________________
_____________________ E-mail address: ________________
Date of Sobriety: __________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
Additional Information may be attached
Thursday, February 12, 2009
2011 15th NAW Bid Proposal before Area 83
Mission Statement – National AA Archives Workshop
“The National Archives Workshop is committed to helping Alcoholics Anonymous Archivists working within the service structure of Alcoholics Anonymous who are also bound by the spiritual principles of our Fellowship.”
National AA Archives Workshop Statement of Purpose
The National AA Archives Workshop is an open, service oriented Workshop hosted on an annual basis by a Host Committee chosen through an open bidding process. The Guidelines, Agendas, and overall direction of the Workshop are determined by the group conscience of the National AA Archives Workshop Advisory and Guidance Committees.
The individual workshops are conducted in an AA Forum format, with a specific focus on the open sharing of the experience, strength and hope of Archivists, attendees and members of the National AA Archives Workshop Membership Body. Each Workshop intends to renew and energize our efforts and foster enhanced communications between AA Archivists and Archives Committee embers. We share information, methods, procedures, ethics and our enthusiasm at each Workshop as we continue to gather, grow, and serve.
Consistent with AA’s primary purpose, AA Archivists and Archives Committee members try to help the still suffering alcoholic by preserving the integrity of both the AA message and the history of the Fellowship for current and future members.
As our unity, spirit, and support for AA Archives efforts continues to grow, develop, and prosper, our service encourages further study, attraction and participation in AA related matters, and thus we once again successfully carry the AA message to the still suffering alcoholic.”
As the archivist for Area 83, I would like to propose that Eastern Ontario Area 83 International make a bid to host the 15th Annual AA National Archives Workshop in 2011 in Toronto and would like to support this proposal with the following:
1) Bids are put forward two years out - 2009 will be close to Los AngelesCalifornia, 2010 in Macon Georgia. The National AA Archives Workshop Membership Body will be deciding in September 2009 where the next Workshop will be held. A successful bid by Area 83 will provide sufficient time to be very well prepared for a NAW in Toronto in 2011.
2) The NAW has never been held in Canada and this would be a great opportunity to heighten the Canadian AA Fellowship’s awareness of the critical importance of AA Archives in preserving our past to ensure our future.
3) Toronto is an ideal location because of Pearson International which allows for an easy arrival and departure for participants from across North America.
4) There are a larger number of hotel locations to choose from
5) Toronto has a significant number of archives from which to choose in terms of arranging for tours for interested participants.
6) GTA has substantial archives repository and permanent collection that is available for participants to view.
7) Toronto is home to 10 Districts. The GTA Archives Committee has an excellent relationship with the Archivists and Archives Committees of Western Ontario General Service. This is important for the support and participation in the Host Committee.
8) I would volunteer to take the leadership on this Committee given my experience with the Ontario Regional Conference and several very successful Area 83 Annual Archives Workshops as well as the depth of experience in project management in my professional life.
9) I have been in communication with and have the commitment of WOGS, the GTA Archives Committee, the Hamilton Archives Committees and several trusted servants with substantial conference organization to assure a smoothly operated, low risk workshop.
10) This is a General Service event, supported largely by Archivists, General Service Archives Committees, and others interested in AA Archives. Area 83 is mature enough now in its Archives Committee structure to offer the Fellowship some of its experience, strength, and hope on this journey.
11) Cost and risk to the Area would be insignificant. The proposed cost breakdown and committee commitment is outlined below. The return would be enormous in terms of the increased knowledge of and participation in Archives at all levels.
The Host Committee consists of:
Chairperson – responsible for smooth, effective, accountable decision making processes of committee and subcommittees
Co-Chair with the Chairperson – chooses workshop site, prepares preliminary budgets, deals with logistics of ‘advertising’ and inviting GSC and GSO folks
Secretary – minutes, notices, information to GSO and GrV, keeps NAW records for NAW Archivist
Treasurer – deals with all NAW’s host committee finances
Program Committee – develops NAW theme, plans format, prepares and distributes flyers, determine presenters in collaboration with Chairperson, CO-Chairperson, invites long –timers for Saturday evening meeting
Registration – prepares mailing, registration desk during the NAW, etc.
Display/Literature – set up and dismantling of archives displays, etc.
Hospitality – greeters, hospitality room, etc.
Hotel & Banquet – hotel rooms, seminar and meeting rooms, banquet arrangements, tickets, etc.
Coffee & Tea –
Decorations –
Security – protection of all archives material
Ready Squad – 5-10 people ready at any time to do just about anything
Transportation -
Cost Breakdown: $35 registration, $35 banquet
1) Registration – based on the average attendance for the past 11 NAW’s, it is expected that about 150 people will attend. Based on hotel options the registration fee would be $35 pp
a. To cover hotel meeting rooms for workshops and seminars
b. Beverage hospitality for 3 days – Thursday evening, Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 7 am-9pm, Sunday 7-1pm
2) Hotel Rooms
a. Option 1 – 89 Chestnut, University of Toronto
b. Option 2 – North York Novotel
c. Option 3 – Quality Inn, Islington
3) Banquet – $35 pp
a. Saturday evening for approximately 100
b. Guest speaker – on archives, history, etc.
4) Ice Cream Social – optional $20 pp
5) Other Costs – hospitality, decorations, misc. $1000.
There is a contingency fund maintained by the Advisory Committee of the NAW. From this, for each NAW there is an allotment of $1500 seed money. It is expected that this will be returned to the contingency fund after all accounts are settled.
“The National Archives Workshop is committed to helping Alcoholics Anonymous Archivists working within the service structure of Alcoholics Anonymous who are also bound by the spiritual principles of our Fellowship.”
National AA Archives Workshop Statement of Purpose
The National AA Archives Workshop is an open, service oriented Workshop hosted on an annual basis by a Host Committee chosen through an open bidding process. The Guidelines, Agendas, and overall direction of the Workshop are determined by the group conscience of the National AA Archives Workshop Advisory and Guidance Committees.
The individual workshops are conducted in an AA Forum format, with a specific focus on the open sharing of the experience, strength and hope of Archivists, attendees and members of the National AA Archives Workshop Membership Body. Each Workshop intends to renew and energize our efforts and foster enhanced communications between AA Archivists and Archives Committee embers. We share information, methods, procedures, ethics and our enthusiasm at each Workshop as we continue to gather, grow, and serve.
Consistent with AA’s primary purpose, AA Archivists and Archives Committee members try to help the still suffering alcoholic by preserving the integrity of both the AA message and the history of the Fellowship for current and future members.
As our unity, spirit, and support for AA Archives efforts continues to grow, develop, and prosper, our service encourages further study, attraction and participation in AA related matters, and thus we once again successfully carry the AA message to the still suffering alcoholic.”
As the archivist for Area 83, I would like to propose that Eastern Ontario Area 83 International make a bid to host the 15th Annual AA National Archives Workshop in 2011 in Toronto and would like to support this proposal with the following:
1) Bids are put forward two years out - 2009 will be close to Los AngelesCalifornia, 2010 in Macon Georgia. The National AA Archives Workshop Membership Body will be deciding in September 2009 where the next Workshop will be held. A successful bid by Area 83 will provide sufficient time to be very well prepared for a NAW in Toronto in 2011.
2) The NAW has never been held in Canada and this would be a great opportunity to heighten the Canadian AA Fellowship’s awareness of the critical importance of AA Archives in preserving our past to ensure our future.
3) Toronto is an ideal location because of Pearson International which allows for an easy arrival and departure for participants from across North America.
4) There are a larger number of hotel locations to choose from
5) Toronto has a significant number of archives from which to choose in terms of arranging for tours for interested participants.
6) GTA has substantial archives repository and permanent collection that is available for participants to view.
7) Toronto is home to 10 Districts. The GTA Archives Committee has an excellent relationship with the Archivists and Archives Committees of Western Ontario General Service. This is important for the support and participation in the Host Committee.
8) I would volunteer to take the leadership on this Committee given my experience with the Ontario Regional Conference and several very successful Area 83 Annual Archives Workshops as well as the depth of experience in project management in my professional life.
9) I have been in communication with and have the commitment of WOGS, the GTA Archives Committee, the Hamilton Archives Committees and several trusted servants with substantial conference organization to assure a smoothly operated, low risk workshop.
10) This is a General Service event, supported largely by Archivists, General Service Archives Committees, and others interested in AA Archives. Area 83 is mature enough now in its Archives Committee structure to offer the Fellowship some of its experience, strength, and hope on this journey.
11) Cost and risk to the Area would be insignificant. The proposed cost breakdown and committee commitment is outlined below. The return would be enormous in terms of the increased knowledge of and participation in Archives at all levels.
The Host Committee consists of:
Chairperson – responsible for smooth, effective, accountable decision making processes of committee and subcommittees
Co-Chair with the Chairperson – chooses workshop site, prepares preliminary budgets, deals with logistics of ‘advertising’ and inviting GSC and GSO folks
Secretary – minutes, notices, information to GSO and GrV, keeps NAW records for NAW Archivist
Treasurer – deals with all NAW’s host committee finances
Program Committee – develops NAW theme, plans format, prepares and distributes flyers, determine presenters in collaboration with Chairperson, CO-Chairperson, invites long –timers for Saturday evening meeting
Registration – prepares mailing, registration desk during the NAW, etc.
Display/Literature – set up and dismantling of archives displays, etc.
Hospitality – greeters, hospitality room, etc.
Hotel & Banquet – hotel rooms, seminar and meeting rooms, banquet arrangements, tickets, etc.
Coffee & Tea –
Decorations –
Security – protection of all archives material
Ready Squad – 5-10 people ready at any time to do just about anything
Transportation -
Cost Breakdown: $35 registration, $35 banquet
1) Registration – based on the average attendance for the past 11 NAW’s, it is expected that about 150 people will attend. Based on hotel options the registration fee would be $35 pp
a. To cover hotel meeting rooms for workshops and seminars
b. Beverage hospitality for 3 days – Thursday evening, Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 7 am-9pm, Sunday 7-1pm
2) Hotel Rooms
a. Option 1 – 89 Chestnut, University of Toronto
b. Option 2 – North York Novotel
c. Option 3 – Quality Inn, Islington
3) Banquet – $35 pp
a. Saturday evening for approximately 100
b. Guest speaker – on archives, history, etc.
4) Ice Cream Social – optional $20 pp
5) Other Costs – hospitality, decorations, misc. $1000.
There is a contingency fund maintained by the Advisory Committee of the NAW. From this, for each NAW there is an allotment of $1500 seed money. It is expected that this will be returned to the contingency fund after all accounts are settled.
Looking After Our History One Yesterday at a Time
It is amazing how time seems to fly by so quickly. I realize I haven't put anything on the blog since before the Fall 2008 Assembly! There is so much going on in all the pockets of the Area and we don't know the half of it. One exciting note is that at the last Area Committee meeting in January it was decided unanimously to support a proposal to bid on Area 83 hosting the 15th Annual AA National Archives Workshop in 2011 in Toronto. Since the proposal involved time and money, it will be a on the Spring 2009 Assembly agenda. Why so early? Well the 2009 NAW is being held in Woodland Hills, CA on the weekend of September 24-27. On the Sunday morning of the Workshop registered delegates attend the business meeting of the NAW. At the meeting decisions are made about the next locations - it is the practice to decide 2 years out. 2010 is in Macon, Georgia and 2011 will be according to group conscience and our bid will be there if Area 83 decides!
4th Annual Area 83 Archives Workshop
“One Yesterday at a Time”
Toronto
Location: Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road, Toronto
9:15 Meet and Greet
9:30 Opening remarks
9:45 Database Collections - Carolynn Bart-Riedstra, Archives Advisor of Ontario
A look at what we are currently using, and how we can all work together.
Getting started on beginning a central database project for the Area Archives
10:45 Break
11:00 How to put together a display - Gary G., District 42, St.Lawrence Int'l
Where to start? The In’s and Out’s for portable presentations.
11:45 Lunch (Potluck)
12:30
Writing Group Histories - Máire O'B., Archivist Area 83
Why the importance. How to get started. Sharing Group Histories with other Districts through Area 83.
Conducting Oral Histories - Cathy U., District 86, Kawartha
Why the importance. How to get started? What do you need.
1:15 National AA Archives Workshop in 2011
Update on the proposal bid to be presented at the 13th NAW in Woodland Hills, CA, Sept 2009
1:30 Answer and Question
1:45 Venue Change - Workshop moves from Glebe Rd. location to City of Toronto Archives lobby
2:30 Tour – Archives Repository - City of Toronto Archives
Toronto
Location: Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road, Toronto
9:15 Meet and Greet
9:30 Opening remarks
9:45 Database Collections - Carolynn Bart-Riedstra, Archives Advisor of Ontario
A look at what we are currently using, and how we can all work together.
Getting started on beginning a central database project for the Area Archives
10:45 Break
11:00 How to put together a display - Gary G., District 42, St.Lawrence Int'l
Where to start? The In’s and Out’s for portable presentations.
11:45 Lunch (Potluck)
12:30
Writing Group Histories - Máire O'B., Archivist Area 83
Why the importance. How to get started. Sharing Group Histories with other Districts through Area 83.
Conducting Oral Histories - Cathy U., District 86, Kawartha
Why the importance. How to get started? What do you need.
1:15 National AA Archives Workshop in 2011
Update on the proposal bid to be presented at the 13th NAW in Woodland Hills, CA, Sept 2009
1:30 Answer and Question
1:45 Venue Change - Workshop moves from Glebe Rd. location to City of Toronto Archives lobby
2:30 Tour – Archives Repository - City of Toronto Archives
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
History Lights the Way - More About the 12th NAW
I made a commitment to the Business Meeting of the 11th NAW last year in Phoenix that this year in Niagara Falls I would bring at least one more person with me to pass on the message of Archives. The Archivist for Ontario South Al-Anon is a friend of mine and she came with such enthusiasm that it was inspiring. Cathy U. from Peterborough drove down with her husband. The new secretary for the GTA AA Intergroup, Pam J., drove me down. Though I surely cannot take credit for the other 3 Areas of Ontario being in attendance, it was unbelievable to be reading a name tag that ended in "Ontario"- me looking up with great delight! From Ontario Northwest came France L. She took a bus from Timmins to the airport in Sault Ste. Marie; took a flight to Pearson, a bus to the downtown bus station, a bus to the Canada-US border, and a cab across the border - it took over 13 hours to do the whole thing and she and her friend had to do the whole thing over again in reverse to get home. She carried the message to me that weekend!
What a weekend it was. Thursday was packed from the opening of registration and the hospitality room at 1:00. There was a discussion meeting, a 2 hour seminar on the Four Founding Moments of AA, a presentation by a Trustee on the General Service Board Archives Committee, and a final meeting at 9:00 pm on the value of an archives [collection].
Friday was a day of hard work and gentle rewards in the evening. As we do in every NAW we spent the whole day learning how to actually do preservation and conservation work. Some of the material from last year is on this blog and was covered again this year. In repairing paper tears, removing tape and other debris, and repairing binding, we worked on the rare treasure of the the Big Book belonging to Dr. George Little, accredited with being the founder of AA in Canada which was presented to him by Adam C., Ontario's first General Service Delegate.
We also learned what to do with all of our old Grapevines in terms of taking out staples and sewing them along with how to re-do the green binders that house volumes.
We were treated in the evening to a panel of longtimers. Though the two men on the panel each with close to 50 years each were great, it was Joy with 50+ that stole our hearts and left not a dry eye in the room. Father Pete W. closed the evening with the best talk I have ever heard him give.
Sunday picked up the pace again with simultaneous panels on oral histories, trade marks and copyrights, group histories, support for local archives, setting up a repository, and databasing the collection. After a sumptuous banquet with everyone suited up, we listened to a fantastic presentation by Gail L., Akron Archivist, on the life of Nell Wing (Bill's secretary for many years, AA's first archivist, and dear friend of Lois W.) who died February 14 of this year. As if this wasn't enough, when all was said and done for the day there was one final presentation on how the Rockefeller's helped AA.
Sunday is the business meeting and there was lots to discuss. Let me not tire you with this right now but do let me tell you that next year's NAW, the 13th will be just outside LA and the 14th in 2010 will be in Macon, Georgia. I think it is time to bring the NAW to Canada. How about we bring the 15th in 2011 to Toronto?
What a weekend it was. Thursday was packed from the opening of registration and the hospitality room at 1:00. There was a discussion meeting, a 2 hour seminar on the Four Founding Moments of AA, a presentation by a Trustee on the General Service Board Archives Committee, and a final meeting at 9:00 pm on the value of an archives [collection].
Friday was a day of hard work and gentle rewards in the evening. As we do in every NAW we spent the whole day learning how to actually do preservation and conservation work. Some of the material from last year is on this blog and was covered again this year. In repairing paper tears, removing tape and other debris, and repairing binding, we worked on the rare treasure of the the Big Book belonging to Dr. George Little, accredited with being the founder of AA in Canada which was presented to him by Adam C., Ontario's first General Service Delegate.
We also learned what to do with all of our old Grapevines in terms of taking out staples and sewing them along with how to re-do the green binders that house volumes.
We were treated in the evening to a panel of longtimers. Though the two men on the panel each with close to 50 years each were great, it was Joy with 50+ that stole our hearts and left not a dry eye in the room. Father Pete W. closed the evening with the best talk I have ever heard him give.
Sunday picked up the pace again with simultaneous panels on oral histories, trade marks and copyrights, group histories, support for local archives, setting up a repository, and databasing the collection. After a sumptuous banquet with everyone suited up, we listened to a fantastic presentation by Gail L., Akron Archivist, on the life of Nell Wing (Bill's secretary for many years, AA's first archivist, and dear friend of Lois W.) who died February 14 of this year. As if this wasn't enough, when all was said and done for the day there was one final presentation on how the Rockefeller's helped AA.
Sunday is the business meeting and there was lots to discuss. Let me not tire you with this right now but do let me tell you that next year's NAW, the 13th will be just outside LA and the 14th in 2010 will be in Macon, Georgia. I think it is time to bring the NAW to Canada. How about we bring the 15th in 2011 to Toronto?
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Report on the 12th Annual National Archives Workshop
The weekend of September 11-14, 2008 in Niagara Falls, New York was the scene of the 12th National Annual Archives workshop. Well attended by folks from General Service, Intergroups, and those interested in archives - this was a weekend not to be missed. All four of Ontario's Area Archives were present as were others from southern Ontario. It was so great to look around the packed hands-on preservation and conservation workshop on Friday and see name tags with Ontario on them. We can be sure that all the excellent knowledge we received on the whole range of factors involved in being stewards of the Fellowship's archives will be passed on throughout North America and that Canada has taken its place in this very important forum.
Look back over the next couple of days for more specific coverage of the various panels that ran over the course of this 4 day weekend. Once you see the work we did you'll be sure to want to know more about how you can improve on the great work you are already doing in your Districts
Look back over the next couple of days for more specific coverage of the various panels that ran over the course of this 4 day weekend. Once you see the work we did you'll be sure to want to know more about how you can improve on the great work you are already doing in your Districts
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