Update for CPC – Mar 2026

OIAA Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC)
Committee Meeting Agenda
April 5, 2026

Interim Chair: Leila Blauner  
Secretary: Naterena P-C  

OIAA Board Chair: Susan 

CPC Former Vice Chair / Mentor: Sharon 

Interpreters: Yoel (Spanish) and Ali (Russian)

1. Welcome & Opening (5-10 minutes)

• Welcome and introductions 
• Serenity Prayer
• CPC Purpose: To “inform professionals and future professionals about A.A. — what we are, where we are, what we can do, and what we cannot do. [We] attempt to establish better communication between A.A.s and professionals, and to find simple, effective ways of cooperating without affiliating.” (CPC Workbook) 
• Reminder of available resources, including: 
  • CPC Workbook
  • Pamphlets and literature specific to CPC work (for committee members and for professionals).
  • Videos at aa.org e.g. for Healthcare Professionals and for Legal and Corrections Professionals

2. Review & Approve CPC Committee Charter (10–15 minutes)

• Brief intro to the charter (1–2 minutes) for committee newcomers 
• Make changes as needed as a group and finalize charter (ending with motion, discussion if needed, vote for approval) 
• Once charter is approved, Susan will bring it to the OIAA board for final approval

         Goal: Have a formally approved charter to pass on to the board.

3. CPC Templates & Response System (20–25 minutes)

• Overview (screensharing tour) of existing Ask CPC system and templates (Sharon):
  • Requests come in; members respond
  • Templates used for consistent responses
• Determine how to set up the Ask CPC email, access the shared mailbox, and respond to inquiries
• Members willing to monitor the mailbox and respond
• Schedule training
• Next steps and assignees

            Goal: Leave with a concrete plan and next steps

4. Incoming Requests (10 minutes)

• Review any incoming requests 
• If relevant, plan a training session for the CPC committee on CPC presentations for the audience that requested information on AA (if requests were submitted by professionals)

5. Open Service Opportunities (10 minutes)

• Chair
  • Leila currently serves as Interim Chair and is willing to continue for the full term.
  • She is happy to make space if another candidate with more relevant experience, time, etc. steps forward.
  • If no other candidates emerge, Leila will attend the June 20 Board Meeting for a confirmation vote.
• English‑speaking alt chair
• Spanish‑language alt chair
• If no one ready, members are encouraged to invite potential candidates to May meeting

6. Next Steps, Action Items & Closing (5 minutes)

• Naterena recaps action items and owners if relevant
• Close with the Responsibility Pledge
  “I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.”