It's that time of the year again! We just had elections at Area. And not a lot of people showed up to take positions. This lingering question comes to mind? Do the recovering addicts in our area understand that we need help to continue to carry this message of hope? We need help at every level of service! Area level, Convention level, Region level. And our homegroup level.

Another question that comes to mind is: Does our Area even want another Convention? We successfully had 31 conventions. Is it just played out? And what about the other services Area provides? Do our members still want to have H&I services? What about meeting directories at their homegroup? What about literature? Outreach? Digital websites? All these service committees and more is what area provides. It doesn't magically happen. It is from the dedicated members of Rock River Area.

As I reflect on my life through NA, I remember coming into Area Service and having to run against members for different positions. Like 6 deep for every position. Sometimes I would be elected, sometimes I wouldn't but I kept trying. Sometimes I would chair a position sometimes I would sit on a subcommittee. I did this because my life depended (depends) on it. I give back what was freely given to me. The easiest way to do this is to be of service in NA.

After Covid, there seems to be this void in Service level attendance across the board. Where did everyone go? WE NEED YOU!
I've heard it shared; gratitude is an action word.