October 18, 2026

Nothing.

The written notes record the motion as:

Motion to close booker due to lack of interest

The motion passed with one dissenting vote after the minority opinion was heard and a second vote was taken. The recording does not establish the exact spoken wording.

• Planning continues for the Traditions workshop, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• St. Max's Church was reported as a confirmed backup location; the final location is still to be confirmed.
• Please see Emily if you would like to help.
• Emily plans to have a flyer ready for the next Intergroup meeting.
• Members suggested inviting Area members to participate.

Absent; no report.

Absent; no report.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (NEPYPAA) announced its second annual Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner.

• Friday, November 20, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
• Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston.
• Free. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share.
• Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (YPAA) speaker at 7:30 p.m.; raffle baskets, 50/50 and fellowship.
• Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner Flyer.

• Ashley shared the NEPA Intergroup September Treasury Report and information about the Eastern Pennsylvania General Service Assembly (EPGSA). EPGSA Registration Form.
• Intergroup's Halloween dance is Saturday, October 24, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m., at Queen of the Apostles Parish. Admission is $10.00 per person. Halloween Dance Flyer.
• District 40 announced Bingo, Boogie and a Brand New Beginning, a New Year's Eve bingo and dance, Thursday, December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. New Year’s Eve Bingo and Dance Flyer.
• Intergroup's blue-can collection supports literature for individuals in treatment facilities. Please see Ashley if your group would like a can. Whether members can donate specific books still needs clarification. Blue Can Literature Flyer; questions to the Treatment Committee.
• Archives, Corrections, Newsletter and Finance remained open after the October 13 elections. A new chair was elected; the name was not confirmed.
• Unfilled treatment commitments and cancellations are shared through Intergroup's GroupMe. The list is updated as commitments are taken. Join the Speaker Commitment Chat.
• Women's commitments at Pyramid have moved to the afternoon. Please confirm the time with Intergroup before going.
• Members discussed access to meetings and literature in correctional facilities. A member agreed to find the appropriate contact to invite to a district meeting.
• The liaison report was accepted.

Russell brought back the Area report — 2026 General Service Conference Final Report.

• The Conference approved publication of the Fifth Edition of the Big Book, with 26 new personal stories and updated appendices.
• Seventh Tradition contributions in 2025 were $10.579 million, 6% below 2024. The report covered operating revenue and expenses and efforts to reduce costs.
• Nearly 85,000 literature items were accessed through tablets in correctional facilities during 2025, a 300% increase over the previous year.
• The literature price increase discussed in the report took effect February 1; it was not announced as a new increase at this meeting.
• Grapevine reported reduced losses and a projected financial break-even in 2028.
• Alex, Area 59 alternate delegate, reported that A.A. World Services had acquired the Everything A.A. app. Licensing and content were being reviewed; further discussion was expected at the General Service Board's October meeting.
• The suggested Area contribution toward a delegate’s expense to attend the Conference increased from $2,200.00 to $3,000.00.
• The Conference voted to discontinue Equitable Distribution of Workload, which redistributed agenda items among Conference committees.
• Area Day is Saturday, October 24, in Tannersville; please see the flyer for details.
• The DCM report was accepted.

None recorded separately; service concerns were discussed with the guest.

• The bank-account transition and two-signature requirement were discussed with the treasurer's report.
• No update on submission of the district's Fifth Edition motion was recorded in the supplied notes or transcript.

• District elections are in November. Please consider standing for a district position and discuss service with your home group.
• A post-office-box matter was mentioned for new business; no proposal or decision was captured.

The guest discussion continued with the group's agreement after the secretary stopped taking notes. No further district decisions or adjournment were captured in the supplied transcript.