Objective
District 60 serves Alcoholics Anonymous Groups in Northern Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper, and Hampton Counties and the St. George Group in Dorchester County. The District 60 Committee works to:
Active Committees for District 60
Archives
The mission of the Archives committee is to, “Receive, classify and index all relevant material, including but not limited to, administrative files and records, correspondence, and literary and artifactual works considered to have historical import to Alcoholics Anonymous.” Once archived, the committee makes those materials available, as determined by the present archivist in consultation with the Archives committee, to members of Alcoholics Anonymous and the public.
If you wish to send archives information to Area 62 (South Carolina General Assembly) use this mailing address and also email District 60:
Area 62 Historical Information, 3618 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 1, North Charleston, SC 29418.
Bridging the Gap (BTG)
The BTG program facilitates transition from individuals leaving treatment or incarceration to AA meetings by providing a temporary AA member contact who can help them find a sponsor and become familiar with the AA community.
This temporary contact introduces the new member to AA literature, meetings, and other members and provides support and guidance during the initial stages of recovery.
This is important because transitions can be challenging for individuals struggling with addiction, and the BTG program aims to ease this process by providing a supportive network and resources.
To Facilitate a Bridge please contact 912-695-0811.
Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)
The Cooperation with the Professional Community /Public Information Committee in District 60 carries AA’s message of recovery to the general public at the local level. Examples of services include connecting with professional associations, educational and faith-based institutions, and civic organizations.
The committee is able to give talks at health fairs and for seminars conducted for groups such as doctors, nurses, clergy, emergency services, law enforcement, judges, lawyers, court officials, business associations, and more.
Corrections Facilities Committee (CFC)
The Corrections Facilities Committee (CFC) supports and coordinates the work of A.A. Members and Groups in both District 60 and 61 who are interested in carrying the A.A. message of recovery to alcoholics in prisons, detention centers, jails and other corrections facilities throughout both District 60 and 61
Service opportunities are available for A.A. members who are willing to apply, attend training, adhere to regulations of the facility, and carry the AA message. In addition the CFC has service positions on the committee itself.
Grapevine
AA Grapevine is the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous founded in 1944. It is a monthly magazine that is available in print or digital form through the Grapevine website. There is also an AA Grapevine App.
Members share their experience, strength and hope and is produced by members and those interested in alcoholic anonymous. It is self-supporting through subscription and book sales without solicitation of monetary contributions from AA groups or individuals.
Public Information (PI)
Similar to the CPC committee, the PI committee provides information directly to the general public at the local level. Activities may include establishing a booth or table at community health fairs, placing A.A. literature in public locations (libraries, Chambers of Commerce, schools, churches, etc.) and responding to requests for information from community agencies and businesses.
Hotline
The Hotline Committee is comprised of members from both Districts 60 & 61. This committee provides 24-hour Hotline service utilizing sober volunteer members. Committee activities include coordinating volunteer activities and assignment lists and maintaining the 800 number contract and call forwarding system.
Treatment
The purpose of the Treatment Committee is to bring AA meetings and message into outpatient, inpatient, and sober home facilities. Upon request from the facility, the committee will provide all the literature and personnel required for such meetings on site. Our committee will also coordinate service with the Bridging the Gap Committee for those requesting assistance in transitioning from the facility to the AA community.
Website
The purpose of the Lowcountry AA website (www.lowcountryaa.org) is to serve as a resource for individuals seeking information about the AA program in the Lowcountry region (Districts 60 and 61).
We aim to quickly connect current members, newcomers, and the general public to AA resources. We do not seek to replace any other valuable resources found online but rather to augment those sources in a way that centralizes access to various information, resources and avenues of support. All are welcome to take advantage of these resources!
