ACA WSO Literature Committee Quarterly Meeting- 01/08/2022
Prepared by Recording Secretary Suzi B.


1. Report from Publishing Committee (Chair Sue V.)
-Publishing was separated from Literature Committee at 2020 ABC
-Goal is worldwide access to ACA literature
-31 different international formats, including audio
-2006-2021:
   -5 English language publications
   -15 publications in 8 non-English languages
    -20 publications total
-2006-2023 forecast by Translation Group (Susanne)
    -36 publications in 20 languages and 144 formats


2. Report from Literature Committee (Chair Christine B.)
-Comline
   -Online blog has been approved by Board and will go live 02/01/2022 after a two-year hiatus
   -Comline will be posted on the first of each month
   -Search function for past articles; translation function; limited commenting function
-Literature Evaluation Subcommittee (Greg R.)
   - Currently in evaluation

     -A New Hope

     -Slogans, Affirmations, Gentleness Break Bookmark


-Evaluation responses sent for:
   -Bill of Rights
   -Safety Tent Card


-Justine: Connections document is ready for evaluation


-Goals
  -Create a long term plan for literature
   -Develop resources to aid writers
   -Solicit fellowship input for updating/revising the Big Red Book by 2026
-Future direction
   -New Language Subcommittee (needs members & chair)
   -New Literature in Development Subcommittee (needs members & chair)
   -Revise Big Red Book by 2026 (20th Anniversary)
   -Appoint Literature Committee Vice Chair