Hospitals and Institutions
The H&I Subcommittee at the Area level is tasked with carrying the message of recovery to the addict that cannot come to us or to an institution where, for any reason, there are restrictions that differ from the 12 Traditions of NA.
The Area H&I Subcommittee keeps a record of H&I meetings, coordinates panels and establishes new meetings in as many hospitals and institutions as possible. They are accountable for all dispersed literature. World Service Office has guidelines available. We suggest that H&I Chairperson get a copy of these guidelines and follow them.
To reach out to the H and I chair please use handi@semana.us.
Hospitals and Institutions meets prior to the full body ASC at 10:00 AM EST at 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA as well as on Zoom.
Public Relations
The Public Relations Subcommittee at the Area level attempts to carry the NA Message of recovery to those who help or have contact with addicts and attempts to establish an idea of cooperation, not affiliation. Attempts to establish lines of communication via radio shows, public service announcements, posters, mail outs, one on one interviews, attendance at related conventions of the professional field, etc.
The PR chair can be reached at pr@semana.us.
Public Relations meets prior to the full body ASC at 11:15 AM EST in person at 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA as well as virtually on the zoom platform.
Convention
The convention subcommittee’s goal is to plan a celebration of recovery by bringing members of Narcotics Anonymous together for meetings, workshops, and other activities that encourage unity and fellowship among us. The convention subcommittee keeps a record of its meetings, develops and maintains its policy, oversees its own budget, has an executive body, and encompasses its own subcommittees to carry out its purpose. These subcommittees may include, but are not limited to, arts and graphics, convention information, fundraising and entertainment, hotels and hospitality, merchandising, programming, and registration.
Please reach out to the convention chair at convention@semana.us.
Campout
This committee has been formed by the Southeastern Massachusetts Area Service Committee (SEMA ASC) to plan a celebration of recovery by bringing members of Narcotics Anonymous together for meetings, workshops, and other activities to encourage unity and fellowship among us.
To find out more please email campout@semana.us.
Activities
The Activities Subcommittee coordinates activities in the area and organizes the area anniversary celebration and the Holiday marathon meetings to promote unity and fellowship in the NA Program. In order to get involved in the activities committee please email the subcommittee chair activities@semana.us to inquire about the subcommittee meeting schedule.
Fellowship Services
Fellowship Services subcommittee acts as the liaison between the ASC and groups in SEMA. For groups that may need extra support, Fellowship Services addresses and provides them with whatever help they may need in order to unify SEMA NA. It also facilitates presentations at local institutions for addicts that request more insight on what Narcotics Anonymous is.
The purpose of the Fellowship Services Subcommittee is to help members, groups, areas, and subcommittees of the Southeastern Massachusetts Area, and Narcotics Anonymous as a whole, with any needs that are not covered by other standing subcommittees. The subcommittee helps other standing subcommittees and/or Ad-hoc Committees when directed by the Southeastern Massachusetts Area or when asked by other sub-committees or Ad-hoc
committees. The directive is to strengthen the unity of NA as a whole in keeping with the twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts of Service, offering support, compassion and guidance.
Fellowship Services meets prior to area in person starting at 10:00 am and their newcomer GSR orientation begins at 11:30. For more information please reach out to the Fellowship services chair at FS@semana.us.
Policy
The Policy Subcommittee has the responsibility of handling tradition violations and revisions of service guidelines. The Policy Subcommittee does not dictate to the ASC, they only make recommendations and seek to clarify clouded issues that concern conduct and action. The Policy Subcommittee is an instrument of the ASC. Properly used, it can aid in eliminating confusion and help in passing on our service experience. As we see it today, the primarypurpose of this Subcommittee is to provide written Guidelines for the ASC.
In order to get involved with the policy subcommittee please reach out to the chairperson at policy@semana.us.
Finance Committee
- The finance committee is responsible for the following:
- Provide support and assistance to the SEMA Treasurer and/or Assistant Treasurer when needed or requested by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, or ASC body.
- Make decisions regarding yearly budgets, set-asides, and accounting practices at the request of the SEMA ASC.
- Assist the Treasurer with presenting accurate and timely financial reports to the ASC body. Provide accountability to the office of Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.
To inquire about the finance committee and monthly meeting times please reach out to treasurer@semana.us.