Get Involved
Incoming volunteers to VCAAHI, are equally valued as newcomers are to AA. They are – ‘the lifeblood of our fellowship.’ From these recent volunteers, panel meetings are kept at full strength, panel leaders and other service commitments are elected or assigned. There continues to be a crucial need for active, vital AA members to help with this 12-Step work. H&I provides many rewarding opportunities to carry the message of recovery to others. Our coordinated efforts allow us to pool our resources and to make it incredibly easy to get involved. The hand of fellowship is always outstretched at H&I.
The Orientation Workshop is designed to inform all members how H&I functions and the best way to effectively carry the message of hope and recovery to those residing in the institutions we serve. Emphasis is placed on the nature of an H&I commitment, and the Committee’s primary purpose. Panel guidelines are explained and discussed. Members are introduced to the various institutions we serve. Questions are answered.
We also LEARN AS WE GO. Don’t worry about having to take part in a strange meeting alone; this is not the way it’s done. New panel leaders and participants are encouraged to be accompanied by experienced members. This allows the newer person a chance to learn the ropes. Members are supplied with necessary information to help them clearly communicate the AA message. You’ll find that after participating on a panel a few times, how comfortable you’ve become.
Our message is hope and the promise of freedom. When all is said and done, our primary purpose can only be to carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers because that is all we have to give. If it’s been a while since you’ve attended an Orientation Workshop, you’re encouraged attend again.
Committee Business Meetings are open to all interested members of Alcoholic Anonymous. The purpose of these meetings is to provide for effective communication and to inspire unity amongst our membership. Meetings provide a setting to share information in a welcoming and informative atmosphere for members.
Each Committee Business Meeting is conducted according to an agenda prepared by the Director or a person designated by the Board, who presides over the meeting. During the course of the meeting:
- new members are introduced
- reports by board and service members are presented
- open panel positions are filled
- pre-ordered literature is picked-up
- Old and new Committee business is discussed and motions are put forward and voted on, when required.
In accordance to our bylaws and with the spirt of rotation, each January nominations to fill elected positions are put forward by the membership and after nominations conclude during the February meeting, eligible voters cast ballots. Committee members attending four Committee Business Meetings during the past twelve months are eligible to vote. Regular attendance is required, for all elected and appointed VCAAHI positions.
When & Where
In Person
Committee Business Meeting & Orientation Workshops are held IN PERSON on the first Sunday of the month and are broken up as follows:
- Orientation Workshop: 3:00pm – 3:20pm
- Committee Business Meeting: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location
THE BUCK: 321 Aviador St. Ste. 111
Camarillo 93010
Board/Service Members
H&I Elected Board Members
Director: Kathleen V.
Co-Director: Marty E.
Secretary: Marina V.
Treasurer: Jorge P.
Registrar: Danny T.
Area 1 Coordinator: Gary M.
Area 2 Coordinator: Kristian B.
H&I Appointed Service Members
(Appointed by the Director)
Literature Chair: Kathleen V.
So. Cal H&I Intergroup Representative: Open
Intergroup Liaison: Devon
Communications Ad Hoc Committee (webmaster/newsletter): Anthony A., John A., Christ T.
Policy Council Chair: Marina V.
Policy Council Member: Andy M.
Policy Council Member: Kristian B.
Policy Council Member: Justin S.
Policy Council Member: Cliff T.
2026 SBS Chair: Aimee T.
2026 SBS Co-Chair: Chris T.
2026 SBS Co-Chair: Open
VCAAC 2026 H&I Chair: Chris T.
VCAAC 2026 H&I Co-Chair: Gary M.
Orientation Coordinator: Mindy L.
Young People’s Liaison: Justin S.
Spanish H&I Liaison: Jorge P. & Oscar G.
H&I Volunteer Service Members
Refreshments: Marty E.
Greeter: Open
Clean-up: Open