The Racine Area Central Office (RACO) - Serving Districts 6, 7, 17 and 36 of Area 75

Carrying the Message and Serving the Needs of the AA Community

Welcome to the Racine Area Central Office (RACO). Based in southeastern Wisconsin and serving Districts 6, 7, 17 and 36 of Area 75 within Alcoholics Anonymous, RACO exists to:

Help those individuals who suffer from alcoholism
Carry the AA message
Maintain a 24 hour Twelve Step phone service
Answer phone inquires as needed
Maintain AA literature for sale
Print and distribute a newsletter
Maintain a website dedicated to the AA community
Answer email inquiries as needed

Millions of men and women have heard or read about the unique Fellowship called Alcoholics Anonymous since its founding in 1935. Of these, more than 2,000,000 now call themselves members. People who once drank to excess, they finally acknowledged that they could not handle alcohol, and now live a new way of life without it.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Literature and Accessories at RACO

Today, as in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous, the A.A. message of recovery from alcoholism is carried by one alcoholic talking to another. However, since the publication of the first edition of the Big Book in 1939, literature has played an important role in spreading the A.A. message and imparting information about the A.A. Twelve Step program of recovery. The Racine Area Central Office has a huge assortment of literature available, including all of the conference-approved literature, a large assortment of other recovery-related literature, and an assortment of recovery accessories.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 2 PM
Sunday
CLOSED (Call Hotline)

The office is closed on major holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Christmas Day), though meetings are still held on these days.

EVENTS!

NEW STEERING COMMIITTE TAKES OFFICE
Effective January 1, 2009, a new Steering Committee takes office at the Racine Area Central Office. Elected members are as follows:
Dave J - Chair
Chris B - Co-Chair
Laurel S - Treasurer
Jim H - Co-Treasurer

All other members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Chair.

58TH ANNUAL SPRING 2009 CONFERENCE
May 15, 16 and 17 2009

Marriot Hotel & Conference Center
Racine, Wisconsin
Hosted by Districts 7, 17 and 36

For further information and application forms, please visit us at www.springconference09.org

VOLUNTEER!

The Racine Area Central Office is an entirely volunteer organization - there are no paid employees. As a result, volunteers are always needed! Requirements are six months of sobriety (with the oversight and the approval of the Staffing Coordinator). A great way to place step twelve into action!
To volunteer, you can:
a. Download the volunteer form by clicking here and bringing it into the Racine Area Central Office, or
b. Clicking here to go to our application page, or
c. By contacting the Racine Area Central Office (click here for contact information).

3701 Durand Avenue #225
Racine, Wisconsin
At the Elmwood Plaza at the Lower Level #225

The Staff

Chairperson:
Dave J
Co-Chair:
Chris B
Treasurer:
Laurel S
Co-Treasurer:
Jim H
Literature:
Barb C
Co-Literature:
Becca K
Secretary:
Dawn S
Staffing Coordinator:
Cindy P
Assistant Staffing Coordinator:
Sandy T
Newsletter Editor:
Courtney
Co-Newsletter Editor:
Kristen S
IT/Webmaster:
Paul E
Advisor:
James S
Advisor:
Pauline V
Advisor:
Bill D

All The Numerous Volunteers Behind The Desk!!

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Site last updated: March 7, 2009