I am new here. What is this site?
This is the Area 72 newsletter website for AA members in Western Washington. It publishes the newsletter online.
Why do I have to sign in?
This site is for AA members. Signing in helps keep content inside the fellowship.
Where do I sign up or sign in?
Go to https://news.area72aa.org/sign-up-sign-in/
I forgot my password. What do I do?
Use the password reset page:
https://news.area72aa.org/forgot-password/
I signed in but I still cannot see a post.
First, reload the page. If it still looks locked, sign out and sign in again at:
https://news.area72aa.org/sign-up-sign-in/
If it still fails, email newsletter@area72aa.org and include the link you were trying to view.
How do I submit a flyer?
Easy! Just use the form at https://news.area72aa.org/send-us-your-flyers/
How do I read the current issue?
The home page is the current issue. Start at:
https://news.area72aa.org
How do I know when a new issue is published?
If you are on the email list, you will get a short issue notification email when the new issue is released. If you are not getting emails, check your spam/junk folder and make sure your account email is correct.
I want to submit something. What should I do first?
Decide what you are submitting.
If it is text (a report or a story), use the story submission form.
If it is a flyer (PDF), email it to the newsletter address.
How do I submit a report or story?
Preferred: submit it here:
https://news.area72aa.org/send-in-a-report-or-story/
If needed, you can also email your text to newsletter@area72aa.org.
What should my submission look like?
Keep it simple at first. Write in short paragraphs. Avoid fancy layouts. After you have submitted one or two items, you can try additional formatting.
What is the deadline each month?
The deadline is the 20th.
I missed the deadline. Should I still send it?
Yes. Send it anyway. It will usually go into the next issue unless an editor tells you otherwise.
Can I update or correct something I already submitted?
Yes. Email newsletter@area72aa.org with the link (if it is already posted) and the exact correction.
How do I submit a flyer for an event?
Email the flyer as a PDF to newsletter@area72aa.org. If you have English and Spanish versions, attach both.
My flyer is not showing up. What happened?
Most often, the flyer is not attached correctly to the event, or the PDF is not usable. Email newsletter@area72aa.org and include the flyer again.
What event details should I include with a flyer?
Event name, date, start time, location, and a contact method. If it is online, include the meeting link and any access information.
What belongs on this site and what does not?
This site is for AA-related content: member stories, service reports, and AA fellowship or Area events. It is not for promoting outside businesses or non-AA enterprises.
How do you handle anonymity?
Use first name and last initial. Avoid last names and identifying personal details. If you are unsure, leave it out and ask.
Who do I contact for help?
Email newsletter@area72aa.org. Include a link to the page you are asking about and a one-sentence description of what is wrong.