District 20 represents the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) groups of Dane County, Wisconsin, serving as a link between individual groups and the broader A.A. service structure. In the United States and Canada, A.A. is organized into regional Areas; District 20 is one of several districts within Area 75, which covers southern Wisconsin. Each A.A. group in Dane County sends a representative — called a General Service Representative, or G.S.R. - to District 20 meetings. These representatives bring their group's voice to the table, allowing A.A. groups across the county to share their collective conscience, coordinate services, and address the needs of the recovery community.

The Accessibilities Committee explores, develops and offers resources to make the A.A. message and participation in the program available to everyone who reaches out for it. The Committee will not only provide services to those with accessibility needs but will also provide resources to assist groups in carrying the message to alcoholics who have difficulties participating in Alcoholics Anonymous.

We define A.A.s who have difficulties participating in Alcoholics Anonymous as persons who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, chronically ill or homebound, those who are developmentally disabled, and many others who may have less visible challenges. 

The Accessibilities Committee uses the G.S.O. AA Accessibility workbook as a guide. 

The District Archives Committee is responsible for the collection and care of the documents and artifacts of District 20. They maintain the physical and digital integrity and condition of the collection while continuing to digitize the archive. They are responsible for ensuring the protection of members anonymity and the confidentiality of all A.A. records in accordance with Tradition 11. 

The Archives Committee, using the G.S.O. Archives workbook as a guide, will be District 20's "Keepers of the Past.”

The District Bridging the Gap Committee is responsible for coordinating volunteers to provide informational presentations about A.A. within Treatment facilities as well as maintaining the temporary contact program (page 3 of the Bridging the Gap pamphlet). 

The Cooperation with the Professional Community (C.P.C.) Committee informs those who have contact with alcoholics through their profession about what A.A is, what we do, and what we don’t do. 

The C.P.C. Committee uses the G.S.O. C.P.C. workbook as a guide. 

The Corrections Committee provides coordination and support for groups and individuals wishing to carry the message to alcoholics in correctional facilities within District 20. The committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited, to providing volunteers, coordinating volunteer clearance and providing conference-approved literature. 

The Corrections Committee uses the G.S.O. Corrections workbook as a guide. 

The Grapevine Committee relays information about the Grapevine and La Viña magazines and all digital publications (websites, podcast(s), Instagram account(s), etc.) and other materials to the individual groups via their respective Grapevine Representatives. 

The Grapevine Committee uses the G.S.O. Grapevine workbook as a guide.

The Public Information (P.I.) Committee provides information about Alcoholics Anonymous to the general public within District 20. P.I. is responsible for A.A.’s relationship with the general public including schools, students and media professionals, as well as questions pertaining to the anonymity of A.A. members at the public level.

The Public Information Committee uses the G.S.O. Public Information workbook as a guide.

The Treatment Committee provides coordination and support for groups and individuals wishing to carry the message to patients in treatment facilities within District 20. The committee’s responsibilities include but are not limited to providing volunteers, coordinating volunteer clearance and providing conference-approved literature. 

The Treatment Committee uses the G.S.O. Treatment workbook as a guide.

The District Treasurer keeps an up-to-date record of District 20 finances. Both the treasurer and alternate treasure are members of the Finance Committee. The duties of the Finance Committee include communication with and education of the groups in order to encourage self-support for District 20 needs, as well as those of MAICO, Area 75 and the General Service Office.

The Finance Committee helps establish annual budgets for the District officers

and Standing Committee Chairs, as well as the Overhead budget, and oversees and administer ongoing financial matters for the District, including monthly review of the financial statements and budget versus actual numbers. 

Tradition 7 of A.A. states: “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” The pamphlet "Self-Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix" helps groups understand the purpose of self-support and how their contributions help A.A. function. G.S.O.’s the "A.A. Group Treasurer" pamphlet provides best practices for managing group contributions. 

AA Members who wish to submit contributions electronically can do so on the Donate page.