Central Lake Area Activities Subcommittee – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Activities Subcommittee?

The Activities Subcommittee plans and coordinates events that promote unity, fellowship, and fun within the NA community. These events help strengthen our sense of belonging and support personal recovery while ensuring that NA remains attractive to newcomers and long-time members alike.

2. Why does NA have an Activities Subcommittee?

Recovery is more than just attending meetings—it’s about learning to live a clean, meaningful, and enjoyable life. Activities:

• Build unity among members

• Provide safe, recovery-oriented social opportunities

• Encourage participation and connection

• Help create a welcoming environment for newcomers

These events help carry our message by demonstrating that recovery is joyful and fulfilling.

3. What kinds of events does the Activities Subcommittee plan?

Events vary by area, but common activities include:

• Dances

• Picnics and barbecues

• Holiday events

• Speaker jams

• Game nights

• Campouts

• Celebrations of clean-time anniversaries

• Workshops and unity days

All events are held in a manner consistent with NA’s Twelve Traditions.

4. Who can attend NA activities?

Most NA activities are open to all members of Narcotics Anonymous. Some events may also allow supportive friends and family, depending on the nature and purpose of the activity. If an event is NA-members-only, it will be clearly stated in the event description.

5. How is the Activities Subcommittee funded?

Funding may come from:

• Group contributions to the Area Service Committee

• Event admissions (if applicable)

• Fundraisers

• Donations from NA members (not from outside sources)

In keeping with NA's traditions, the committee avoids outside contributions and remains fully self-supporting.

6. Do activities make a profit?

Activities are not held for profit.
Any funds left over after an event go directly back to the Area Service Committee to support the wider work of NA.

The purpose of activities is unity, not financial gain.

7. Who can serve on the Activities Subcommittee?

Any NA member with a desire to serve is welcome. Roles may include:

• Chairperson

• Vice Chair

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Event coordinators

• Set-up/clean-up crews

• Volunteers for decorations, food service, or ticketing

Many roles require only a willingness to help and a desire to practice spiritual principles.

8. Are there clean-time requirements to serve?

Certain positions—such as chairperson, treasurer, or event coordinator—may require a specific amount of clean time for accountability and stability.
General volunteers typically have no clean-time requirement beyond a desire to stay clean and give back.

9. How can I get involved?

You can get involved by:

• Attending the monthly Activities Subcommittee meeting

• Volunteering for event planning

• Helping with set-up or clean-up

• Bringing ideas for new events

• Taking on a service commitment

Activities service is a great way to build connections, learn teamwork, and deepen your recovery.

10. What guidelines does the Activities Subcommittee follow?

The subcommittee follows:

• NA’s Twelve Traditions

• NA’s Twelve Concepts for Service

• Guidelines approved by the Area Service Committee

• Financial accountability and transparency

• Respect for NA unity, anonymity, and members’ well-being

Events must align with NA’s spiritual purpose and avoid outside affiliation, endorsement, or controversy.

11. Can NA activities be held at outside facilities?

Yes. Facilities such as community centres, parks, banquet halls, or church basements are often used.
However, NA does not:

• Accept discounts that violate self-support

• Promote or endorse the facility

• Partner with businesses in a way that suggests affiliation

Choosing a respectful, neutral environment is key.

12. Why is the Activities Subcommittee important?

Activities help remind us that recovery is more than abstinence—it is a new way of life. Through unity-building events, members learn to:

• Have fun clean

• Build healthy relationships

• Support each other

• Grow together in fellowship

• Stay connected to the NA community

The Activities Subcommittee strengthens the heart of our fellowship by creating safe spaces for joy, unity, and celebration.