Hospitals & Institutions / Public Information (HI/PI) Committee
“Each group has but one primary purpose, to carry its message to the marijuana addict who still suffers.”
– Tradition Five
The MA World Services HI/PI Committee raises awareness about Marijuana Anonymous locally, nationally, and worldwide. We strive to reach marijuana addicts who are still suffering, as well as their families, loved ones, and professionals in the addiction and recovery fields. We invite and encourage all who serve at the district and group level to attend this monthly meeting.
By combining these two committees this year, which is typically done in many districts, we are hoping to reach more awareness and give district chairs a greater opportunity to participate with this World Service Committee.
Combined efforts of the HI/PI Committee include:
- Resource for districts/regions and independent meetings that inquire about carrying out HI/PI within their jurisdiction.
- Establishing guidelines for sharing information with the public and focus on developing effective ways to carry the message of recovery worldwide
- Manage social media outreach by pitching stories about MA to news outlets and recovery focused media and forming partnerships with health professionals and community organizations.
- Explore and Develop Public Awareness Campaigns in a Variety of Formats (Digital, Print and Outreach lists).
Current Goals:
- Host Virtual H&I Panels, and share the list of volunteer speakers available for these panels and panels in locations without a local MA District.
- Create a combined Public Information & H&I Handbook to better serve the fellowship
- Revise the pamphlet “Why H&I Panels?”
Social Media Subcommittee
To join this committee, please email: [email protected]
The Social Media Subcommittee primarily focuses on:
- Managing all aspects of MA Social Media, including creating posts for Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and YouTube
- Creates social media posts and responds to any comments and direct messages.
- Meets monthly to strategize increasing online awareness of our fellowship
- Continue regular content creation which generates click-throughs to the MA website, and increases audience growth in service of our primary purpose.
- Drive meaningful conversations through interactive and thought-provoking posts that go beyond clicks. It’s about reaching the addict who still suffers, creating connection, reducing isolation.
- Utilize analytics and data to understand what Social Posts are resonating best with our members and continue to create content that speaks to our fellowship.
- Maintains and utilizes the Social Media Handbook