Don and Olis discuss the many types of AA gatherings, including assemblies, conferences, conventions, forums, workshops. Don describes his recent experience at the Southeast Regional Forum, and he interviews several participants including Jennifer, Kim, Kyle and Sonia. Sam visits the National AA Technology Workshop in Concord, CA, and demonstrates how we put the AA Grapevine Half Hour Variety Hour together each week. Sam interviews Scott who joins virtually from Cambodia, and Scott describes his drinking, beginnings in AA, and his current service work to help AA grow in his new country. Scott joined the technology workshop because he was appointed web master, and hopes to learn more from others. Jen shares her love for Grapevine.

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