PI/CPC Committee
Service Overview & Resources

As our co-founder, Bill W., wrote: “Public information takes many forms – the simple sign outside a meeting place that says ‘A.A. meeting tonight’; listing in local phone directories; distribution of A.A. literature; and radio and television shows using sophisticated media techniques. Whatever the form, it comes down to ‘one drunk carrying the message to another’ whether through personal contact or through the use of third parties and the media.”

Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community

This Area 52 Committee works to inform the general public about the A.A. program, coordinating the activities of public information within Area 52. Obtains and distributes Conference-approved radio, press, and television material. Maintains an inventory of films, video tapes, and audio tapes for Area 52 use.

The Committee also works to encourage activities within Area 52 by assisting Groups and Districts in PI/CPC activities by providing guidance on GSO-approved PI/CPC procedures and materials, appropriate sample activities and documents provided by other Districts and Areas, and promoting adherence to the 12 Traditions of Alcohlics Anonymous in all PI/CPC activity.

Below are links to information for persons working in Public Information from the General Service Office. 

Public Information Kit F-65

Public Information Workbook M-27i

A.A. Guidelines on Public Information MG-07

A.A. in Your Community P-31

Information on Alcoholics Anonymous F-2

Faith Leaders Ask About Alcoholics AnonymousP-25

Below are links to information for persons working in Cooperation with the Professional Community 

from the General Service Office. 

 A.A. Guidelines on Cooperation With the Professional Community MG-11

Cooperation With the Professional Community Workbook M-41i

How A.A. Members Cooperate With Professionals P-29

Kindly note that these resources represents just a selection of the materials currently available from aa.org.