Archives Committee
Preserving the history of A.A. in
District 8 Palm Beach County
How to get involved?
Anyone can be part of the Archives Committee.
You’re welcome to attend our monthly meeting, held just before the District 8 business meeting.
Prefer to connect another way? Email us at archives@district8area15aa.org and let us know the best way to reach you.
You don’t need to attend meetings or be active in General Service to help out—we welcome all who are interested.
Preserve District 8 History
Store and maintain the archival materials of District 8
Provide the Archives display at all District 8 events, and upon request from groups
Reporting & Participation
Attend monthly District 8 Business Meetings and report on Archives activity
Attend the Area 15 Archives Committee Meeting and report District 8 Archives updates
Report back to District 8 on Archives discussions from Area 15 Quarterlies
Attend the annual Florida State Archives Conference (per Motion 2025.04a)
Communication & Collaboration
Monitor the committee email
Work with the Website Chair to ensure literature and materials are current on the site
Budget & Planning
- Prepare and submit an annual Archives Committee budget to the District 8 Treasurer
Qualifications to become a Committee Chair
3 years of sobriety
1 year as a GSR in District 8
Preserving Our History, Together
We’re gathering the history of A.A. in Palm Beach County — and we need your help.
Timeline of A.A. in District 8 - Palm Beach County
AA Headquarters in New York Receives a letter from Mrs. J. G. Requesting information about AA in West Palm Beach or Miami
AA Headquarters in New York receives a letter from Doyle C. in West Palm Beach stating that he wold be holding an AA meeing on Sunday at 8:00pm.
Steve H, who was introduced to AA in Chicago, spoke about AA at a Rotary Club meeting in Lake Worth, Florida
Steve H. and Bob R., from Connecticut, held the first AA meeting in Palm Beach County. This meeting was held in a Christian Church at 3rd Avenue North and "J" Street in the city of Lake Worth.
The first group in Palm Beach County, the Lake Worth Group. The Lake Worth Group was founded by PO Van G.
First AA meeting in West Palm Beach, held at the Norton Art Gallery. Paul M. attended and marks his sobriety from that date. Chris O. (for whom Chris House is named) also attended.
First Club Room opened at 512 South Olive, West Palm Beach.
Eddie Y. recalls Intergroup being formed in Palm Beach County by Clifford G.
The intergroup pamphlet marks 1958 as the year Intergroup was established.
First Palm Beach County Intergroup Banquet.
Eddie Y. recalls 1961 as the first Intergroup Banquet being held at the George Washington Hotel in West Palm Beach
Dedication of new Headquarters (Intergroup Office) at 423 4th Street, West Palm Beach.
First Gratitude Dinner held at 423 4th Street, West Palm Beach.
First issue of Intergroup's Today newsletter. 300 copied were distributed to 20 active groups.
First Palm Beach County Alcathon held at 423 4th Street, West Palm Beach.
Intergroup Association hired a service worker.
First Palm Beach County Intergroup summer picnic.
First Annual Palm Beach County Intergroup Pot Luck Supper.
21st Florida State Convention is held at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach.
South County Intergroup is formed.
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