*** Please Note: There will be no Public Relations Committee meeting in December 2024. ***
*** Please Note: Starting January 5, 2025, Public Relations Committee meetings will be held on every 1st Sunday of the month. ***
The Edmonton Area Narcotics Anonymous Public Relations Committee’s purpose is defined in the guidelines as…
Our purpose is based on NA’s 5th Tradition, “Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry the message to the addict who still suffers”. Everything we do in NA Service must be motivated by the desire to successfully carry the message of recovery – that an addict, any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. The Edmonton & Area Public Relation’s Committee is the working body for our combined group service efforts, and it is directly accountable to the ASC and the groups it represents in its actions, “The final responsibility and authority for NA Services rest with NA groups.” (2nd concept)
The Public Relations Committee carries the message of Narcotics Anonymous at public information events and panels in hospitals and institutions. We are always looking for members to be of service by speaking at these venues.
In order to represent the Public Relations Committee, a member must first attend the orientation. The orientation is held once a month, from 12 PM to 1 PM. Starting January 5th, 2025 it will be held on the 1st Sunday of the month, virtually through Zoom or in person at the Jerry Forbes Center. Please see the Service Committee Schedule, under the Being of Service menu, for upcoming dates.
Trusted Servants
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Kimberly L. | [email protected] |
| Vice Chair | Justin C. | [email protected] |
| Secretary Alt | Omar K. | [email protected] |
| Hospitals & Institutions Coordinator | Ed B. | [email protected] |
| Literature Coordinator | Gerard B. | [email protected] |
| Orientation Coordinator | Rhys W. | [email protected] |
| Phone Line Coordinator | Neil E. | [email protected] |
| Public Information Coordinator | Chad M. | [email protected] |
| Website Coordinator | Gerard B. | [email protected] |
| Panel Leads | ||
| ARC Detox | Jen M. | [email protected] |
| Bonnyville Treatment Centre | Devin P. | |
| George Spady Detox | Kirsten M. | [email protected] |
| Henwood | Steve T. | [email protected] |
| Men's Remand | Ed B. | [email protected] |
| Poundmakers | Justin V. | [email protected] |
| Thorpe | ||
| Women's Emergency Accommodation Centre | Andee K. | [email protected] |
| Women's Remand | Cheryl B. | [email protected] |
| Women's Remand Alt | Georgina J. | [email protected] |
Open Positions
| Position | Required Clean Time |
|---|---|
| Secretary | 2 Years |
| Hospitals & Institutions Coordinator Alt | 2.5 Years |
| Literature Coordinator Alt | 1.5 Years |
| Newsletter | 1 Year |
| Newsletter Alt | 6 Months |
| Orientation Coordinator Alt | 2.5 Years |
| Outreach Coordinator | 2 Years |
| Outreach Coordinator Alt | 1.5 Years |
| Phoneline Alt | 1.5 Years |
| Public Information Coordinator Alt | 2.5 Years |
| Website Coordinator Alt | 1.5 Years |
| Panel Leads and Alts | |
| ARC Detox Alt | 6 Months |
| Bonnyville Treatment Centre Alt | 6 Months |
| Edmonton Institution for Women | 1 Year |
| Edmonton Institution for Women Alt | 6 Months |
| George Spady Detox Alt | 6 Months |
| Henwood Alt | 6 Months |
| Men's Remand Alt | 6 Months |
| Poundmaker's Lodge Alt | 6 Months |
| Thorpe Alt | 6 Months |
| Women's Emergency Accommodation Centre Alt | 6 Months |
| Youth Detox | 1 Year |
| Youth Detox Alt | 6 Months |
Resources
Public Relations Policy and Procedures February 2023