About Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to "stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety." AA is nonprofessional, self-supporting, and apolitical. Its only membership requirement is a desire to stop drinking.

What is AA District 3?

A geographical district of AA groups located within West-central MN.

What do we do
​(besides have FUN)?

Group Service: by carrying the conscience of active groups to Northern MN AA, Area 35. Voting on topics effecting AA as a whole.
Carry the AA Message: to still suffering alcoholics, using these action committees:
  • Public Information
  • Webmaster
  • Treatment
  • Cooperation with Professionals
  • Corrections
  • Round Robin

How does it work?

We follow the service structure to bring ideas forward, from groups to AA as a whole, thru district, Area, the AA General Service Conference, to AA World Services.

Real Life Story: Service in Action

An AA member in northern MN was unable to read and asked his group about a Big Book on tape. The Group Service Rep (GSR) brought this idea to District, who brought it to Area, who brought it to the General Service Conference. They approved it, and now AA World Services produces and distributes the Big Book on tape – available to millions! All because an idea was forwarded thru the AA service structure!

What do we need? YOU, involved!

  • GSR’s to bring YOUR group’s conscience to D-3
  • AA members willing to serve on committees
  • $$ Support from groups to continue service work

How to get involved:

  • Attend a District Meeting 3rd Sunday of the month
  • Contact us at www.dist3aaonline.org
  • Call with any questions: Toll Free (877) 833-2327

Join us for our District Meetings!
PERHAM ALANO CLUB
43452 CO. HWY 34 IN PERHAM, MN
Attend a District Meeting
​3rd Sunday of the month
Starts at 12pm

Join us for snacks, FUN, fellowship, and learning!

District 3 Contribution Suggestions

There are three places suggested that each group should be giving on a monthly or quarterly basis.

1) Our district (40% of group contribution)
District 3
P.O.Box 931
Detroit Lakes. MN 56502

2) Our Area 35 ( 30% of group contribution)
Northern MN Area Assembly
NMAA
37258 Lakeland Rd
Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783

3) General Service Office (30% of group contribution)
GSO
P.O.Box 2407
James A. Farley Station
New York, NY 10116-2407
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Please remember to include your group service number on all contributions.
This will ensure that your contributions get credited to your group.