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9960 Business Park Dr. Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 www.aasacramento.org
Master Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speaker Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Group News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 810
Book of Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Word Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1727
Treasurer’s Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2627
Group Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3031
CCFAA Page 1
September 2010
In this Issue!
On the 9th Step. . . "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible except when to do so would injure them or others."
Like others of the Steps, Number Nine is closely related to Number Three "to turn our will and our lives over to God as we understood Him." If we have accomplished this step to any measurable degree, we have attained at least a small measure of humility and a realization of our dependence on Him.
Having prepared a list of all people we have harmed and brought ourselves to the point where we are willing to make amends to them, our Ninth Step is one calling for positive action. There is a world of difference between being willing to do a thing and actually doing it. How many times in the preA.A. state have we said "I am sorry, I won't do it again" and felt that that constituted complete amends. (continued, pg 7)
On the 9th Tradition... Each A.A. Group needs the least possible organization. Rotating leadership is the best. The small group may elect its secretary, the large group its rotating committee, and the groups of a large Metropolitan area their central or intergroup committee, which often employs a fulltime secretary. The Trustees of The Alcoholic Foundation are, in effect, our A.A. General Service Committee. They are the custodians of our A.A. Tradition and the receivers of voluntary A.A. contributions by which we maintain our A.A. General Service Office in New York. They are authorized by the groups to handle our overall public relations and they guarantee the integrity of our principal newspaper, "The A.A. Grapevine." All such representatives are to be guided in the spirit of service, for true leaders in A.A. are but trusted and experienced servants of the whole. They derive no real authority from their titles; they do not govern. Universal respect is the key to their usefulness.
The least possible organization, that's our universal ideal. No fees, no dues, no rules imposed on anybody, one alcoholic bringing recovery to the next; that's the substance of what we most desire, isn't it?
But how shall this simple ideal best be realized? Often a question, that.
We have, for example, the kind of A.A. who is for simplicity. (Cont’d on pg 7)
CCFAA Page 2
Deadline Dates for Submissions
All submissions need to be in by 5:00PM.
Month Flyers By The Way
September 2010 Friday 9/10 Wednesday 8/15
October 2010 Sunday 10/10 Friday 9/15
November 2010 Wednesday 11/10 Monday 10/15
December 2010 Friday 12/10 Wednesday 11/15
Be of Ser
vice at
Your Local
Central
Office!
Volunteers* answer the hotline from 9AM to 1PM or 1PM to 5PM Monday through Friday at
Central Office.
We are looking for volunteers who can substitute in the absence of the regular volunteers.
This is a great way to be of service and to help the alcoholic who still suffers.
*Volunteers need a minimum of six months of sobriety to answer the hotline.
Central Office Volunteer Service Central Office would like to have volunteers arrive at 9:30AM on the dates below. Free coffee and donuts are available in exchange for a couple of hours of your time to assist in the monthly mailings. Please call (916) 4541771 to let us know you plan to attend.
Month Flyers By The Way
September 2010 Monday 9/13 Thursday 9/30
October 2010 Monday 10/11 Friday 10/29
November 2010 Friday 11/12 Wednesday 12/1
*December 2010 Monday 12/13 Thursday 12/30
2010 Central Office Closures
*Changed for New Year’s Day January 1, 2011
HOLIDAY DATE DAY
Labor Day September 6th Monday
Veterans Day November 11th Thursday
Thanksgiving Day November 25th Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving November 26th Friday
Christmas Holiday December 24th Friday
Floating Holiday December 27th Monday
*New Year’s Holiday December 31st Friday
By The Way September 2010
Group Delegates
Please let us know who you are so we can send your group a FREE copy of
By The Way and the flyer mailing each month. We want to be sure we have uptodate info about your meeting location, day, time, and format. CCFAA is here to be of service to you and your group.
The staff at Central Office makes every effort to
get your information published correctly. Help us
by submitting your information on time, format
ted correctly and, whenever possible, accurate
the first time around. Check the newsletter and
website to insure your group/meeting information is correct
and uptodate. Please let us know of any updates and changes
that might effect the information we pass on to those seeking
help.
If it is meant to be...I can't stop it.
If it isn't god's will ...I can't make it happen
----Anonymous
*Changed from original schedule.
PI/CPC Monthly meetings will be held every 3rd Monday from 7:00PM to 9:00PM in the Citrus Heights Police Dept. Community Meeting Room, 6315 Fountain Square Drive off Greenback.
H&I Monthly Meeting 3rd Thursday, at 6PM
Coco’s Restaurant, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento
By The Way is published monthly by the Central California Fellowship of AA (CCFAA), 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827. Current subscription rate is $12.00 per year. Opinions, letters, and stories printed in By The Way are not to be attributed to Alcoholics Anonymous, the Central California Fellowship of AA or any group within Alcoholics Anonymous unless otherwise stated or attributed. All reprinted articles are included with the permission of their respective publisher.
NEW YOUNG PEOPLES
COMMITTEE
YP PI/CPC COMMITTEE Monthly meetings will be held every 2nd Monday of the month at Peet’s Coffee
(inside the Raley’s) . 8870 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks (Corner of Hazel & Madison)
Teledesk Activity Report July 2010
Teledesk July YTD
12 Step 10 89
Meetings/Info 975 4145
Total Calls 985 4231
Teleservice Activity Report July 2010
Teleservice July YTD
12 Step 60 462
Meetings/Info 392 3378
Total Calls 452 3840
Office Operations Committee Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 6:00PM at
Central Office, 9960 Business Park Dr. Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827
CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Saturday, September, 18th New Delegates 2:00PM All Delegates 3:00PM
2625 Alta Arden Expy Sacramento 95825
CCFAA Page 3
CNIA
AREA COMMITTEE
September 18, 2010
W. SACRAMENTO, CA
See website for details:
www.cnia.org
Service
Opportunities at CCFAA!
By The Way September 2010
CNIA 07 Fall Assembly
2010 MiniPRAASA
(Pacific Region Alcoholics Anonymous Service
Assembly)
October 15 17, 2010
Chico Holiday Inn Convention Center
685 Manzanita Ct., Chico CA 95926
GIVE BACK! YOU CAN’T KEEP IT UNLESS YOU GIVE IT AWAY!
A.A. Teleservice Needs YOU!!
Alcoholics Anonymous Teleservice, also known as the A.A. hotline, services alcoholics who are in need of help. We help them to locate meetings in their area or provide them with someone to talk
to in times of crisis
This is a great way to be of service to your fellow alcoholics. All you need is the use of a phone and a current meeting schedule. From the comfort of your own home on a landline telephone or
even while you’re out and about with the use of a cell phone you can be of service
We would love to have you join our team. If you have at least six (6 months) of sobriety and
would like to be of service please contact Carla C. at 916-519-7340
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WEEKLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00PM to 9:30PM. WHERE: Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Dr., Cameron Park. Sept 4th David L. Roseville; Sept 11th Chris C. Pollock Pines; Sept 18th
Dick B. Newcastle; Sept 25th Roger G. Cameron Park. Last Saturday is Birthday Night. Come join us for great fellowship every Saturday night.
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 7:00PM. WHERE: Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom.
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 89:30PM. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St., Roseville. Sept 4th Limbo BRoseville, Sept 11th Joey W. Roseville, Sept 18th TBA & Sept 25th TBA.
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Every Sunday from 11:00AM12:00PM. WHERE: Sunset NoAl Alano Club, 5809 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. We have local speakers who inspire and inform. All are welcome.
MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Every third Saturday at 7:30PM. WHERE: 228 Palm Avenue Auburn, CA 95603.
DAVIS HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of each month at 7:00PM. WHERE: St. Martin’s Church ,640 Hawthorne at Sycamore, Davis.
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 3rd Saturday of every month. Potluck at 6:30 PM and Speaker at 8:00 PM WHERE: Native Sons Hall 9151 Grove St., Elk Grove (corner of Kent and Grove Streets).
GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 1st Saturday of every month. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Speaker Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Group supplies main course. Join us! Bring a side dish or just yourself and some friends. WHERE: Located at 169 4th St., Galt. Call 2097451525 for more info. Sept 4th :Mexican Food, Speaker Rachel Lodi. Oct 2nd: Ham/Beans & Cornbread Speaker Holli E. Lodi. Nov 6th: 39th Anniversary, Roast Beef Dinner , Speaker Clancy I. Venice. Dec 4th :Turkey Dinner, Speaker Tony T. Sacramento CALL (209) 7451525 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
GROUP ONE ~ WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, the noon meeting is a speaker meeting. WHERE: 2804 T St., Sacramento.
GROUP THREE~WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 8pm. WHERE: 8760D La Riviera Drive, Sacramento (Behind the JackintheBox.)
HOPE AND SERENITY ~ UC Davis Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Sacramento. Parking $2.50 (UCD required). Groups interested in hosting a meeting please contact Millie F. at (916) 8021463.
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of the month at 7:00pm to 8:15pm. WHERE: 2903 30th Street (near Franklin Blvd. and 4th Ave. September 25 Main Speaker Pam L. Greenhaven, 15min David J. Midtown.
NEW HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every month 7PM. WHERE: St. Francis Episcopal Church 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd.
NORTH HALL GROUP ~ WHEN:8:00 pm, WHERE:3501 2nd Ave., Sacramento.
NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~WHEN:First Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm, BBQ Potluck at 5:00pm WHERE:2330 Fairfield St., Sacramento. Sept 4th Speaker George M., Traditional Group and Donnie D., Sharing & Caring. Oct 2nd Speaker Don G. Midtown, Victor S. Friday Nite Family Group. Nov. 6 Speaker Brad C. Traditional , Dave C. Lincoln.
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FELLOWSHIP ~ Last Friday of the month, 8:00 pm, at the Roseville Alano Club, 111 5th St, Roseville, CA.
SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ Second Saturday of every month at 8:00 pm at the Centennial Methodist Church, 5401 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, Please join us for dinner with the speaker & committee at Marie Callender’s on Freeport at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP for the dinner by leaving a message for Tom P. at 9167981663 (include your phone number and number of guests.) Sept 11 Kristina W. Windsor, Oct 9 Michelle H. Auburn, Nov 13 Bart C. Roseville, Dec 11 Polly P. Birch Bay, WA.
SACYPAA: ~ WHEN:Fourth Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm, WHERE:St Marks United Methodist Church 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento. There will be a game night following the speaker meeting. Bring your favorite games (board, cards, etc.). For directions or more information, visit www.sacypaa.org or call Jessica D.(916)8719449 or Trent P. (530)3207522.
TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ WHEN:Sept. 26th at Noon main speaker is Joe W. Group 3, 10 min. speaker is Max P. TraditionalWHERE:2625 Alta Arden Exp way.
QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP~ WHEN: Saturday Sept. 15 at 7:00pm WHERE: 1040 Soule Street, West Sacramento.
WE CARE GROUP~ WHEN: Sunday 7:00pm at 5301 Dewey Drive Fair Oaks .
WEST SLOPE UNITY GROUP QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETING: Saturday October 16 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville 100 Placerville drive Marshal bldg. Book Study with Chris R. 3:30pm5:30pm. Main Speaker Chris R at7:00pm.
GROUP NEWS
UPDATES & CHANGES
12 SQUARED GROUP OF AA~ Has discontinued Meetings Every 3rd Tuesday at 8:30pm and Wednesday at 6:00pm at St. Stephens Lutheran Church 1001 Olson these meetings have been removed from the schedule.
DEAF IN SOBRIETY MEETING~ Has reinstated their meeting on
Sundays at 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Sunset NoAl Club 5809 Gib
bons Drive, Carmichael. Sign language interpreter provided.
HOPE IN THE HILLS GROUP SHINGLE SPRINGS~ Has discontinued
Thursday and Sundays meetings at 6:30pm these meetings have
been removed from the schedule.
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GROUP NEWS
UPDATES & CHANGES
MONDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK GROUP~ Has added a
Monday night at 7:00pm Study closed meeting at
Kaiser South Wyndham Bldg Conf Room 2 7300
Wyndham Dr. Sacramento. Non smoking Wheelchair accessible.
ROSEVILLE FELLOWSHIP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP OF AA~ Has
moved location to 9089 Foothills Blvd Ste. 900 Roseville, CA.
Meetings Mondays 7:00pm8:00pm, Open Meeting, Non smok
ing.
SOBER DRUNKS OF CAMERON PARK ~Has discontinued their meeting Sunday 9:00am meeting located at S&D automotive 2564 Merry Chase Drive and has been removed from the schedule.
NEW GROUPS & MEETINGS
BUILDING D GROUP: NEW MEETING at Oak Hills Church 1100 Blue
Ravine Rd., Building D, Folsom, CA 95630. Open, Study Meeting/
No Smoking/ One Hour/ Wheel Chair Access; Saturdays at 7:30
AM.
GODS MIRACLE IN DUNNIGAN: NEW MEETING at 5130 County
Road 99W, Country Fair Estates, Dunnigan, CA 95937. Open
Meeting/ No Smoking/ One Hour/ Wheel Chair Access; 1st, 3rd and
5th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Thursdays at 1:00 PM.
GNO – GIRLS NIGHT OUT: NEW MEETING at 5645 Rocklin Road,
Loomis, CA 95650. Open Meeting/ Women Only; Mondays at
6:30 PM.
GOOD BOOK/BIG BOOK SOLUTION SEEKERS: 2401 Olympus Dr.,
Valley Springs Church, Roseville. . Sunday, 7:00 pm, Open, Big
Book Study.
LAND PARK MENS MEETING~ NEW MEETING at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive , Sacramento, CA 95818, Closed Meeting , One
hour, Men Only, Non smoking, Wheel Chair Access, Sundays at
7:00pm.
LAST HOUSE ON THE BLOCK~ NEW MEETING at Grace Lutheran Church, 2201 Benita Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Open Meeting
One and half hour, Friday at 8:00 pm.
NEWCASTLE SUNDAY ~ 410 Buena Vista Ave., United Methodist
Church, Sunday @ 3:00 pm.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: NEW Conference call Meeting, MonFri
8am9am Call (218)8440850 access code 251826# (not toll free)
RANCHO MURIETA WOMEN’S GROUP ~ NEW MEETING Satur
days at 9 AM. Location change: 15160 Jackson Rd (Community
Services Bldg). Closed Meeting/ Women only/ One Hour.
SATURDAY NIGHT SERENITY MEDITATION ~ NEW MEETING at
Greenhaven Lutheran Church, 475 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA
95831. Open Meeting/ One Hour; Saturdays at 5:00 PM.
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT~ NEW MEETING at Parkside
Community Church , 5700 So. Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA
95822. Open Meeting Two HoursSaturdays at 6:30pm.
UNITY GROUP: NEW MEETING at HUB Alano Club, 518 12th Street,
Marysville, CA .Open Meeting/No Smoking ; Monday thru Friday at
noon. (12:00 pm).
GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
11TH STEP MEDITATION MEETING ~ Meets on
Wednesday nights at 6PM at Sunlight of the Spirit
Books & Gifts, 2314 J St., Sacramento 95816. This is
an open, nonsmoking, wheelchairaccessible meeting.
12 & 12 Book Study~ Meets Tuesdays at The First Church of the Naza
rene 1301 Main Street Roseville. Fellowship at 7pm, meeting is from
8pm9pm. This is a closed weekly study group, wheelchair accessi
ble. We study a step each week and tradition the last Tuesday of the
month. Awesome meeting. Newcomers wanted and are welcome!
We hope to see you there.
ACTION GETS IT GOING ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1430 J St. (at
the corner of 15th and J in downtown Sacramento). Our meetings
are open, nonsmoking, wheelchair accessible, and an hour and a
half. We meet Sundays at 7PM (3rd Sunday is a speaker meeting).
AS BILL SEES IT WOMENS MEETING ~ One of the oldest meetings in Sacramento, needs support!! Join us for recovery & fellowship Sun
days 2:00 pm at Sunset Club, 5809 Gibbons Dr., Carmichael.
AUBURN FELLOWHIPS ANNUAL UNITY DAY~ Planning meetings for Unity Day will be the second Sunday of each month leading up to Unity Day from 12pm. Contact Trish at (530)6135251.
BY THE GRACE WOMENS GROUP ~Meets on Saturday at 7:30am at United Methodist Church, 2101 Zinfandel Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA
95670.
FEARLESS AND THOROUGH GROUP ~ A onehour book study with help from the Joe and Charlie tapes. Sundays 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Serna Village, 5836 Dudley Blvd. ( 34th Street ), McClellan Business Park ( N. Highlands ). Open to all – J.P. and Tom D. welcome you!
FRIDAY LUNCH BUNCH ~ Open, one hour, nonsmoking meeting at noon on Fridays at the American River Alano Club, 9346 Greenback Lane, Suite 8, Room A, Orangevale.
GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ Birthdays are celebrated on the last Saturday of each month. We have 20 regularly scheduled meetings listed in the directory, all one hour, no smoking. Call our 24 hr. answering service at 2097451525 for further info.
MONDAY NIGHT CLUB GROUP ~ We meet every Monday night at 7PM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 1430 J. Street. We are a one hour, wheelchair accessible meeting in the portable behind the church on 15th Street. Birthday night is the last Monday of the month.
NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS~ We Desperately Need Your Support! Saturdays at 11:00am one hour, open meeting. South Natomas Community Center , 2901 Truxel Road in Natomas.
PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY ~ Has a closed women’s meeting on Thursdays in downtown Sacramento at 5:30PM (changed from an hour and a half meeting to an hour meeting). 2529 K St., Sacramento.
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More. . .GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP ~ We meet at Calvary Lutheran Church, 515 L
St. at 5th St.; Tuesday: 7:00 pm; Wednesday, 7:30 pm; Friday, 7:00
pm, and Sunday, 6 pm. All open and onehour.
ROSEVILLE FELLOWSHIP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ Needs support! We meet every Monday night 7:00PM to 8:00PM at 10020 Foothills Blvd., Roseville 95747.
ROUND TABLE AA GROUP ~ meets every Monday night, 8:009:00 pm, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 7850 Watt Ave. in Antelope, CA. It is a nonsmoking, open meeting with wheelchair entrance.
SATURDAY MEDITATION~ meets at Greenhaven Lutheran Church at 6:30pm.
SHOEMAKERS GROUP ~ The address for the Shoemakers Group that meets Sundays at 11AM in Grass Valley is now 155 Glasson Way (at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital).
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING GROUP ~ Meets every Sunday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM at Kaiser Hospital located at Cottage Way at Morse Ave. This is a Closed Daily Reflections meeting that meets in the conference room next to the cafeteria in the basement.
STUDENTS OF SOBRIETY: Meet every Wednesday from 4:30PM to 5:30PM in Mendocino Hall, Room 1032 (while the semester is running).
THE OTHER MEETING meets in Folsom every Saturday, 7:00 pm, at Oak
Hills Church, Rm. B1 (in the portable building), 1100 Blue Ravine Road,
Folsom, CA 95630, at the corner of Blue Ravine and Oak Ave. Please join
us for a Step Study Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous.
WE CARE GROUP: invites you to come by and visit us any Sunday evening
from 78:30pm at Living Hope Church, 5301 Dewey Drive (corner of Palm
Ave.), Fair Oaks.
WHAT A WAY TO START A WEEKEND: Saturday Open Women’s Meeting
New timeframe: 10:0011:30 a.m. Location: 9849 Fair Oaks Blvd Youth
all, Fair Oaks United Methodist Church.
SPECIAL EVENTS
September 2010
ESPEE 32nd ANNIVERSARY: Wednesday September 29th at Trinity Cathedral at 2620 Capitol Ave. Potluck at 5:30pm Speaker at 6:30pm. Pizza, Cake and beverages provided, please bring a dish to share.
FOURTH ANNUAL HAND IN HAND WOMEN’S UNITY DAY: Saturday, September 11th from 7;30am to 5:30pm at Century Assembly church, 550 West Century Blvd., Lodi, CA 958240. Speakers: Diana C.—Sausalito and Deanna C—Sacramento. Includes continental breakfast, lunch & afternoon dessert.
OAKPARK AA FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL PICNIC:Saturday, September 11, at 10:00am5:00pm at East Portal Park 1120 Rodeo Way near L street. Sacramento. Speaker Cornelius R. Virginia, Short speaker Gaynail Oak Park. Lunch at noon and Meeting at 2:00pm. BBQ Ribs provided Bring friends and a side dish.
September 2010 OAK TREE FELLOWSHIP: 2nd Annual Anniversary Picnic Saturday September 11, at 4:00pm at Parkside Community Church 5700 South
Land Park Drive Sacramento. Speaker at 6:30pm Sr. Claire G., SSS Sacramento. BBQ Chicken provided please bring side dishes. Join us for Food, Fun & Fellowship.
UNITY GROUP ANNUAL SPEAKER MEETING: Thursday Sept. 16 at 7:00pm8:30pm at Kaiser Wyndham Bldg 7300 Wyndham Drive Conf Room 5. Speaker Tamara B. Folsom. Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm.
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP OF AA: Fall Festival Potluck & Speaker Meeting Saturday September 18 at Yolo County Fairgrounds John Rogers Hall 1250 E. Gum Ave. Woodland CA. Potluck starts 6:00pm. Main AA Speaker Gerald “Shorty” G. Woodland. Come and Enjoy Food, Fellowship, Speakers & Raffle.
October 2010 4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE OF AA: Sobriety:It’s a Family Affair. Saturday October 2 at 8:30am to 4:00pm. American Legion Hall 12134 Airport Road, Sutter Creek, CA on Hwy 49. Speaker Linda M. Dixon. Preregistration $15.00 at door 18.00 mail checks to CFWC 3940 Tawanka Rd. Somerset, CA 95684 attn: Cindy Diltz.
WEST SLOPE UNITY GROUP QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETING: Saturday October 16 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville 100 Placerville drive Marshal bldg. Book Study with Chris R. 3:30pm5:30pm. Main Speaker Chris R at7:00pm.
November 2010 GALT FELLOWSHIP OF AA 39th ANNIVERSARY: Saturday November 6 at Littleton Civic Center 123 Civic Drive, Galt. CA. Dinner, Speaker Meeting and Dance. Doors Open at 5:00pm Roast Beef Dinner served at 5:30pm. Basket will be passed to cover food cost. Speaker at 7:00pm Clancy I. Venice, CA. Please Adults Only no pets.
---A member of the Roseville Tuesday Night Group passed Sunday, August 15th. She died peacefully. Her face had a pleasant serene look when she passed which was a reflection of the beautiful spiritual life she did her best to lead.
She cherished her family and friends and had a place in her heart for every needy, homeless, mentally ill, or struggling person she ever met.
Our hearts are broken but the wonderful tender loving moments and joy we shared with her will help us all move forward. Her constant message to all of us was to treat ourselves and each other with respect and dignity.
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On the 9th Step. . . (cont’d from pg1) A sincere apology, with a true explanation to the person harmed, of what we believe to be the reason for our past actions can quite frequently readjust personal relations but the A.A. realizes that this cannot take care of the ones we have really hurt and invariably these are the ones we should and do love most.
Most of us had at least a few years of real pathological drinking behind us when we first learned of the Twelve Steps. Those terrible years are the ones that become repulsive to us as we progress in our newfound life program for order and happinessyears in which our every action was influenced by alcoholic thinking, with all its implications. It naturally follows that whatever our state in life may be, those close to us bore the brunt of our outrageous behavior. How can one make amends to a dear wife, son or daughter or parent who through no fault of their own truly suffered physically and financially and more important, mentally, the humiliation and embarrassment of going through life with a drunkard? A simple "I am sorry; it won't happen again" is not enough. It is not enough for us and it is not enough for the aggrieved person.
Direct amends, by all means, is a must, in restoring physical
property to the rightful owner, paying debts willingly within
our ability to do so and retracting the lie that hurt a reputa
tion; but the real amends are made in scrutinizing our dayin
and dayout conduct and keeping that conduct "on the
beam." The loved ones whom we have hurt don't want their
"pound of flesh." Whether they are still in daily contact with us
or not, amends are best made to them by restoring the love
and confidence and respect they once had for us by the action
of right living. With that thought clearly in our minds that "first
drink" is an improbability, even an impossibility and the well
rounded, good life we all yearn for becomes readily visible to
us. B. H. Forest Hills, NY –AAGrapevine.org/Digital Archive
On the 9th Tradition …(Cont’d from pg 1)
Terrified of anything organized, he tells us that A.A. is getting too complicated. He thinks money only makes trouble, committees only make dissension, elections only make politics, paid workers only make professionals and that clubs only coddle slipees. Says he, let's get back to coffee and cakes by cozy firesides. If any alcoholics stray our way, let's look after them. But that's enough. Simplicity is our answer.
Quite opposed to such halcyon simplicity is the A.A. promotor. Left to himself he would "bang the cannon and twang the lyre" at every crossroad of the world. Millions for drunks, great A.A. hospitals, batteries of paid organizers and publicity experts wielding all the latest paraphernalia of sound and script; such would be our promoters dream. "Yes sir," he
would bark "My two year plan calls for one million A.A. members by 1950!"
For one, I'm glad we have both conservatives and enthusiasts. They teach us much. The conservative will surely see to it that the A.A. movement never gets over organized. But the promoter will continue to remind us of our terrific obligation to the newcomer and to those hundreds of thousands of alcoholics still waiting all over the world to hear of A.A.
We shall, naturally, take the firm and safe middle course. A.A.
has always violently resisted the idea of any general organiza
tion. Yet, paradoxically, we have ever stoutly insisted upon
organizing certain special services; mostly those absolutely
necessary to effective and plentiful 12th Step work.
If, for instance, an A.A. group elects a secretary or rotating committee, if an area forms an intergroup committee, if we set up a Foundation, a General Office or a Grapevine, then we are organized for service. The A.A. book and pamphlets, our meeting places and clubs, our dinners and regional assembliesthese are services too. Nor can we secure good hospital connections, properly sponsor new prospects and obtain good public relations just by chance. People have to be appointed to look after these things, sometimes paid people. Special services are performed.
But by none of these special services, has our spiritual or social
activity, the great current of A.A. ever been really organized or
professionalized. Yet our recovery program has been enor
mously aided. While important, these service activities, are
very small by contrast with our main effort.
As such facts and distinctions become clear, we shall easily lay aside our fears of blighting organization or hazardous wealth. As a movement, we shall remain comfortably poor; for our service expenses are trifling.
With such assurances, we shall without doubt, continue to
improve and extend our vital lifelines of special service; to bet
ter carry out our A.A. message to others; to make for our
selves a finer greater society, and, God willing, to assure Alco
holics Anonymous a long life and perfect unity.
Bill W., AAGrapevine Archives
there are aa members who MAKE things happen.
there are aa members who WATCH things happen.
there are aa members who DON'T KNOW anything hap-pened!
Happy Birthday! By The Way September 2010
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Birthday Club
May
Jackie T. 31 yrs
July
Cindy F. 22 yrs
Susan D. 19 yrs
August
Michael O’ 42 yrs
Paul S. 16 yrs
Jo Ann S. 9 yrs
Norm B. 4 yrs
September
Joyce H.
DESTINY GROUP
Mike Mc. 28 yrs Jim H. 3 years
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP
Jan V. 35yrs George L. 32yrs
Paulette S. 29yrs Mike M. 28yrs
Phil R. 18yrs Evelyn B. 14yrs
Linda S. 14yrs Chris J. 13yrs
Windy K 10yrs Alex Z. 9yrs
Chris M. 7yrs Rebecca O. 8yrs
Sean S. 7yrs Scott A. 6yrs
Larry R. 4yrs Mild Bill 5yrs
John H. 4yrs Nathan M. 4 yrs
Alisha J. 4yrs Steve H. 3 yrs
Richard M. 2 yrs Robert G. 2 yrs
Ann F. 2 yrs Jose Y. 2 yrs
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP
Rick B. 24 yrs James M. 20 yrs
Marc A. 1yr
Jasone P. 16 yrs Tania W. 6 yrs
AA UNITY GROUP
Brenda 2 yrs Randy 1 yr
BY THE GRACE WOMENS GROUP
Ruth C. 27 yrs Terre W. 23 yrs
Chris B. 23 yrs
CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS Ruth C. 27 yrs Chris B. 23 yrs
DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP Peter John L. 33yrs
Rudy L. 27yrs
Bill B. 4yrs Maureen T. 1 yr
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUST-MENT
Randy R. 20 yrs Chris B. 20 yrs
Valery G. 19 yrs Greg P. 11 yrs
Greg S. 9 yrs Cynthia R. 4 yrs
Doug J. 4 yrs Dustin B. 3 yrs
DAVIS HOPE GROUP
Paul I. 23 yrs Mike C. 24 yrs
Cheryl L. 21 yrs John H. 20 yrs
Julie E. 20 yrs Ed M. 15yrs
Bob W. 15 yrs Tyler L. 14yrs
Brad H. 12 yrs Matt A. 10 yrs
Joan B. 10 yrs Tre R. 10 yrs
Dennis W. 9 yrs Don H. 9 yrs
Ken G. 9yrs Theresa H. 8 yrs
Charlene F. 7 yrs Logan S. 7 yrs
Jon S. 6yrs Sergei S. 5 yrs
Hilary C. 4 yrs Amy A. 3 yrs
Keith G. 3yrs Colin C. 2yrs
Ray B. 2 yrs Tom O. 2 yrs
Adair 1 yr Alec B. 1yr
David G. 1yr Kieran C. 1yr
Lisa N. 1yr Maureen T. 1yr
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP cont.
Kelly J. 5 yrs Marcie L. 4 yrs
April F. 4 yrs Chris B. 3 yrs
Denise B. 3 yrs Michael P. 2 yrs
Brenda S. 2 yrs Sharon S. 2 yrs
Bill S. 1 yr Ryan M. 1 yr
Irene F. 1 yr Sheri C. 1 yr
John B. 1yr Tony N. 1 yr
Mike F. 1yr
GALT FELLOWSHIP
Lala A. 24 yrs Sol W. 13 yrs
Allison 13 yrs Terika T. 6 yrs
Kris P. 5 yrs Roy J. 5 yrs
Chuck H. 1yr Wayne 2yrs
Derrick D. 1 yr Karen A. 1 yr
Norm T. 1 yr Kendra B. 1 yr
GIBBONS NOON
Bill O. 14yrs Doug R. 14yrs
Aaron H. 5yrs Dori B. 4yrs
Brian K. 3yrs Chris B. 1yr
Tracey E. 1yr
GREENHAVEN GROUP
Glen P. 20 yrs David A. 19 yrs
Robert A. 13 yrs Gene J. 12 yrs
Frank C. 11 yrs Gina K. 6 yrs
John W. 3 yrs Lori 2 yrs
Heather L. 2 yrs
Jeannie T. 26 yrs Ted H. 5 yrs
Maria Q. 5 yrs Tim Y. 5 yrs
Robert G. 5 yrs Jimmy G. 5 yrs
Lisa B. 4 yrs Sandra O. 4 yrs
Raymond B. 4 yrs Bonnie D. 3 yrs
Lorance J. 2 yrs Crystal P. 2 yr
Susan J. 2 yrs Erin H. 2 yrs
GROUP ONE
James Q. 2 yrs John G. 2 yrs
Jacob G. 2 yrs Wendy g. 2 yr
Jessica D. 2 yr Brian G. 2 yr
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GROUP ONE cont.
Jerry H. 2 yrs Sandy R 1 yr
Rey B. 1 yr Taylor C. 1 yr
Jaon S. 1 yr Jennifer C. 1 yr
Paige S. 1 yr
GROUP THREE
Robert J. 28 yrs Ted E. 26 yrs
Frank V. 25 yrs Donna S. 21 yrs
Mike C. 21 yrs Maria S. 20 yrs
Mitchel O. 19 yrs Terri T. 18 yrs
Alexis C, 18 yrs Rae W. 17 yrs
Joseph G. 17 yrs Jason W. 10 yrs
Dave H. 13 yrs Joe N. 9 yrs
Lisa S. 9 yrs Thomas L. 9 yrs
Jim R. 8 yrs Don F. 6 yrs
Steve H. 8 yrs Callyn J. 6 yrs
Kelly L. 5yrs Tiffany J. 5 yrs
Alex B. 4 yrs Kelly O. 4 yrs
Jeff B, 4 yrs Laura F. 3 yrs
Danny 3 yrs Danielle D. 3yrs
June R. 3 yrs Dave T. 3 yrs
Sadie T. 2 yrs Dennis A. 2 yrs
Bob B. 1 yr Jose T. 1 yr
Sandy E. 1 yr John S. 1 yr
Greg K. 1 yr Wayne H. 1yr
Jacelyn B. 1 yr
H.O.W. GROUP Audrey 29 yrs Bruce K. Jr. 3 yrs
Wilson 1 yr
Mary Ellen 13 yrs Lilly N. 11 yrs
Ron H. 10 yrs Tracie B. 6 yrs
David H. 6 yrs Elisa C. 5 yrs
Rich D. 5 yrs Pia 4 yrs
Gail 3 yrs Frank L. 3 yrs
Eddie J. 2 yrs Kelly 1 yr
NATOMAS GROUP
OAKTREE FELLOWSHIP
Kathy B. 30 yrs Mary A. 30 yrs
JJ 30 yrs Jackson g. 18 yrs
Robert A. 12 yrs Lori R. 11 yrs
Cheryl M. 9 yrs Kelley J. 6 yrs
Jerri M. 5 yrs Al D. 5 yrs
Randy 4 yrs Yvonne W. 4 yrs
James S. 2 yrs Catherine 2 yrs
Chad S,. 1 yr Kathy J. 1 yr
Rhonda 1 yr
ORANGEVALE OPEN
Gary W. 34 yrs Karen J. 13 yrs
Jack E. 5 yrs Steve H. 3 yrs
REBELLION DOGS GROUP
Phil R. 18 yrs Ed Y. 17 yrs
Bridgette M. 4 yrs Lonnie F. 3 yrs
Lisa W. 2 yrs Loren P. 1 yr
Steven H. 1 yr
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP
Al R. 25 yr James S. 20 yrs
Carolyn H. 19 yrs Stan B. 7yrs
Dan G. 2yrs Diana G. 1 yr
ROCKLIN RACETRACK GROUP
Mike C. 12 yrs Jabin 4 yrs
Brian B. 2 yrs
ROSEVILLE EAST SIDE GROUP
Dawn H. 2 yrs
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP
Jan G. 31yrs Olen D. 21 yrs
Debbie C. 8 yrs
Eunice 41 yrs Bob M. 33 yrs
David W. 25 yrs Gary G. 21 yrs
Vickie Lynn 21 yrs Randy R. 20 yrs
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP CONT.
Zach 15 yrs Amber S. 15 yrs
Steve D. 15 yrs Mark V. 14 yrs
Sam C. 11 yrs Christine U. 9 yrs
Rob F. 9 yrs Michael G. 7 yrs
Mike P. 5 yrs Laurie V. 4 yrs
Jerrie Lynn 3 yrs Michelle H. 3 yrs
Dawn 2 yrs Edward A. 1yr
Mark M. 1 yr Connor C. 1 yr
Harold P. 1 yr Melanie S. 1 yr
Kaellen L. 1 yr Erik G. 1 yr
Yolanda E. 1 yr Sean C. 1 yr
Craig G. 1 yr Patrick P. 1 yr
John T. 1 yr Armando E. 1 yr
Annalisa 1 yr Tanya G. 1yr
Elise B. 1 yr Mark G. 1 yr
Eddie B. 1 yr Tiffany M. 1 y
TRADITIONAL GROUP
Jeanie H. 37 yrs Jan V. 35 yrs
Isabelle N. 31 yrs Craig C. 25 yrs
Rick F. 24 yrs Bruce D. 23 yrs
Gordon B. 21 yrs Joseph K. 18 yrs
Tony H. 18 yrs L.R. H. 15 yrs
Jaime P.. 14 yrs Gerald G. 14 yrs
Chris V. 14 yrs William E. 11 yrs
Jeanette M. 8 yrs Justin S. 7yrs
Aaron H. 5 yrs Kristy P. 4 yrs
Laura I. 3 yrs Evangelina 3 yrs
Bob S. 2 yrs Bob H. 2 yrs
David S. 1 yr Jeff W. 1 yr
Krystin P. 1 yr Claudia K. 1yr
Chris K. 1 yr Valerie P. 1yr
Dave S. 1 year Audrey D. 1 yr
WE CAN FRIDAY NIGHT
Bruce C. 1 year
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WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP
Tim K. 24 Yrs
WOODLAND GROUP
Ted A. 39 yrs Dave R. 9 yrs
Chris J. 6 yrs Aaron H. 5 yrs
Kathleen M. 5 yrs Richard A. 2 yrs
Dave W. 1 yr
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP
Peter John L. 33 yrs John T. 29 yrs
Vanus B. 27 yrs Tom D. 25 yrs
Mike c. 24 yrs Kathleen M. 5 yrs
Linda E. 4 yrs Jessie A. 3yrs
Amy A. 3 yrs Nicole Z. 3 yrs
Chris B. 3yrs Wayne H.K. 3 yrs
Kenny H. 3 yrs Becky M. 2 yrs
Ruthie F. 2 yrs Priscilla M. 2 yrs
Richard A. 2 yrs Jim B. 1yr
passed away on
July 25, 2010. He was a member of the
Round Table AA Group for many years and
on September 4, 2010 Coffee would have
had 28 years in AA. He had many friends
both in and out of the AA program in the
Greater Sacramento Area. We will miss
him and the way he would always say: “If
you’re tired of the high cost of low living
you’re in the right place! Try sobriety for
90 days and if you don’t feel any improve
ment, we will gladly refund your misery!”
*Casey K., Chairperson * Kimberly F., Asst Chair *Mike M. & Cindy P. —Treasurers and
all the volunteers on the CCFAA Picnic Com
mittee. Because of all their hard work and
the continued support of our groups, the
picnic was a success!
The road to sobriety is a simple jour-ney for con-fused people with a com-
plicated disease!
ACTIVITY CONTRIBUTION
7TH TRADITION $ 328.25
BAKE SALE $ 439.00
BASEBALL $ 200.00
BINGO $ 85.16
CHILI COOKOFF $ 393.50
COFFEE $ 153.74
FACE PAINTING $ 257.50
HOT DOGS & BUR-GERS
$1019.50
KIDS GAMES $ 317.50
POLISH DINNERS $ 865.00
POT & ROCKS $ 54.89
PULLTABS $ 695.83
SNO-CONES & POPCORN
$ 387.00
SODA & WATER $1075.00
RAFFLE $2677.00
T-SHIRTS & TANK-TOPS
$ 940.80
USED BOOKS $ 315.55
WHITE ELEPHANT $ 517.51
TOTAL $10938.57
Literature $ 215.84
Don’t watch the slippers, but watch those who don’t slip closely and you will see them go through difficulties and pull through the 3 T’s of gratitude that are tools to repay AA for our sobriety: Our Time, Our Talent & Our Treasure. Anonymous
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CONCEPT IX
Good service leaders, together with sound and appropriate meth
ods of choosing them, are at All levels indispensable for our future
functioning and safety. The primary world service leadership once
exercised by the founders of A.A. must necessarily be assumed by
the Trustees of the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous.
“No matter how carefully we design our service structure of prin
cipals and relationships, no matter how well we apportion author
ity and responsibility, the operating results of our structure can
be no better than the personal performance of those who must
man it and make it work. Good leadership cannot function well in
a poorly designed structure….Weak leadership can hardly func
tion at all, even in the best of structures.
”Due to A.A.’s principle of rotation, furnishing our service struc
ture with able and willing workers has to be a continuous effort.
The base of the service structure—and the source of our leader
ship—is the General Service Representative. The G.S.R. is the
service leader for his or her group, the indispensable link between
the group and A.A. asawhole. Together the G.S.R.s are A.A.’s
group conscience—and together, in their areas, they elect the
area committee members and ultimately the delegates and the
area’s candidates for trustee. Groups who have no named G.S.R.s
should be encouraged to do so. And as the G.S.R.s meet in area
assemblies, care and dedication are required. Personal ambitions
should be cast aside; feuds and controversies forgotten. “Who
are the best qualified people?” should be the thought of all. {…}
“No society can function well without able leadership in all its
levels. and A.A. can be no exception. Fortunately, our Society is
blessed with any amount of real leadership—the active people of
today and the potential leaders of tomorrow as each new genera
tion of able members swarms in. We have an abundance or men
and women whose dedication, stability, vision, and special skills
make them capable of dealing with every possible service assign
ment. We have only to seek these folks out and trust them to
serve us.
“A leader in A.A. service is therefore a man (or woman) who can
personally put principles, plans and policies into such dedicated
and effective action that the rest of us want to back him with his
job.
“Good leadership will also remember that a fine plan or idea can
come from anybody, anywhere. Consequently, good leadership
will often discard its own cherished plans for others that are bet
ter, and it will give credit to the source.
“Good leadership never passes the buck. Once assured that it
has, or can, obtain sufficient general backing it freely takes deci
sions and puts them into action forthwith, provided of course
that such actions be within the framework of its defined author
ity and responsibility.
“Another qualification for leadership if ’give and take,’ the ability
to compromise cheerfully whenever a proper compromise can
cause a situation to progress in what appears to be the right di
rection...We cannot, however, compromise always. Now and
then, it is truly necessary to stick flatfooted to one’s convictions
about an issue until it is settled.
“Our leaders do not drive by mandate, they lead by example. We
say to them, ’Act for us, but do not boss us.”
Leadership is often called upon to face a heavy and sometimes
longconfirmed criticism. This is an acid test. There are always the
constructive critics; our friends indeed. We ought never fail to
give them a careful hearing. {…}
Then there are those whom we like to call our “de3structive”
critics. They powerdrive, they are “politickers,” they make accu
sations...They pitch gobs of rumors, gossip, and general scuttle
butt to gain their endsall for the good of AA, of course! But in AA
we have at last learned that these folks, who may be a trifle sicker
than the rest of us, need not be really destructive at all, depend
ing very much on how we relate ourselves to them. {…}
Maybe this seems like an attempt to stake out a specially privi
leged and superior type of AA member. But it really is not so. We
simply are recognizing that our talents vary greatly...So when we
talk about AA leadership we only declare that we ought to select
that leadership on the basis of obtaining the best talent we can
find.
While this article was first thought of in connection with our
world service leadership, it is possible that some of its sugges
tions can be useful to anyone who takes an active part in our Soci
ety.
(Excerpts from Concept X, Twelve Concepts for World Service by Bill
W.)
If more gifts are to be received, our awakening has to go on. (As Bill Sees it, p.8)
Sobriety fills the painful “hole in the soul” that my alcoholism created. Often I feel so physically well that I believe my work is done. However, joy is not just the absence of pain; it is the gift of continued spiritual awakening. Joy comes from ongoing and active study, as well as applica-tion of the principles of recovery in my everyday life, and from sharing that experience with others. My Higher Power presents many opportunities for deeper spiritual awakening. I need only to bring into my recovery the willingness to grow. Today I am ready to grow.
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Groveling despair
-humiliating loss of all hope/ submissive hopelessness -- The Little 12 n 12 Dictionary
As Bill Sees It In AA we found that it did not matter too much what our material condition was, but it mattered greatly what our spiritual condition was. As we improved our spiri-tual outlook, money gradually became our servant and not our master. It be-came a means of exchanging love and service with those about us. ——Page 259
More than half a century has gone by since AA’s historic 1955 Convention in St. Louis, when the founding members passed on to the entire Fellowship the responsibility for the three Lega-cies of Recovery Unity and Service. This book takes AA members and interested friends on a quick tour of the Convention, traces the history and development of the Three Legacies, looks at AA through the eyes of some early non-alcoholics who influenced the Fellowship’s history.
The first part is co-founder Bill W’s reminiscent sketch of the Convention, in which he takes an appreciative look at many of the participants and reflects on events that shaped AA.
The second part consists of Bill’s three Convention talks, edited and enlarged, on the Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service. Here is Bill’s story-how he drank, got sober, met Dr. Bob and other founding members, and how they struggled together to keep AA going, with little guid-ance beyond the lessons of experience. Then Bill moves on to describe how the Twelve Tradi-tions developed as AA’s protective shield against the human faults that lead alcoholics into
trouble, drunk or sober. And he finishes by laying out the development of AA services, culminating in the formation of the General Service Conference to serve as guardian of AA’s Traditions and world services. The third part introduces five early AA friends and each tells of their association with the Fellowship.
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NEWS FROM VOLUNTEER CEN-TRAL
We at CO are very grateful for those who show up on a regular basis
and those who just drop by and ask if there is any way that they can
be of service.
In service on the TeleDesk during August
♥49er Jim—Carmen B.—Jane B.—Kathy K.—Dennis O.—Lynn S.—
Carol J. Jon S. and Larry W.
♥TeleDesk subs for the month are : Joyce H., Sue B. and Dartmore H.
♥Tim H. —Sales Desk & phones on Tuesdays and Thursday. Thank
you, Tim!
♥Marvin S. —mail pick up and deliver to the Bulk Mail Center twice a
month. Thanks!
♥Kathy K. —Just goes to work and does whatever is needed: double
duty on the phones, document publications and she cleans desktops
& dumps the waste baskets!
♥Our Flyer & BTW mailing volunteers for the month of August were:
Willie B., Tom B., Linda, Cate B., Dartmore H., Mike K., Bill B., Joyce
H., Elizabeth R. and Neil R.
♥Antonio C. comes in every Saturday to clean our office and always asks if there is anything else he can do. Wow!
♥Karlos A., Debra, Paul F. and Dartmore H. assisted with folding flyers
and cutting cards for PI/CPC.
“Thanks to all of our volunteers who just spread the love. You make a
valuable contribution to the services of this office.” COM
The schedule for 2010 is listed on the Master Calendar (pg2). If you
have a couple hours to be of service, please come join us for good
fellowship, fun, coffee & donuts. Come on down!
The camel each day
Goes twice to his knees
He picks up his load
With the greatest of
ease
He walks through the day
With his head held high
And Stays for the day
Completely dry!
10. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you
to think you can sing.
9. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is the leading
cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead, knees, and lower
back.
8. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you
to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.
7. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you
think you are whispering when you are not.
6. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to
believe that exlovers are really dying for you to telephone them
at four in the morning.
5. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is the leading
cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead, knees, and lower
back.
4. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the
illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking
than most people.
By The Way August 2010
It is not the experience of today that drives people mad, but the remorse or bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what to-
morrow may bring that causes the insan-ity.
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E I O P P A S D E D F G H K L Z X C V E
C D B N E M L O R I M P O R T A N T E N
N E Y I N G A M N V A L C O H O L I C O
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G I N C I Y R I T D E T P U R R E T N I
I T O R N I E N I N T E L L E C T U A L
L Y R E G E T W O I M P E C C A B L E D
L I E D V A N A N A I D E A S T E L L E
E L O I R R I T A T E D I S L A E D I E
T I N B V C Z Y L E T A I D E M M I N D
N E A L O P E I N V I T I N G Q W R T N
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IRONED INDEED
INSANITY INTERNAL
IMAGINED IRRITATED
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“Good service leadership at all levels is indispensable for our future functioning and safety. Primary world service
leadership, once exercised by the founders, must necessarily be assumed by the trustees.”
“No matter how carefully we design our service structure of principals and relationships, no matter how well we apportion
authority and responsibility, the operating results of our structure can be no better than the personal performance of those
who must man it and make it work. Good leadership cannot function well in a poorly designed structure….Weak leadership
can hardly function at all, even in the best of structures.” Twelve Concepts for World Service by Bill W.
The Ninth Concept
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“A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly
responsible to those they serve.”
“Just as the aim of each AA member is personal sobriety, the aim of our services is to bring sobriety within reach of all who want it. If nobody dies the group’s shores, if the area’s telephone rings unanswered, if we do not reply to our mail, then AA as we know it would stop. Our communications lines with those who need our help would be broken.” Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pg 175
“Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so
would injure them or others”
“After taking this preliminary trial at making amends, we may enjoy such sense of relief that we
conclude our task is finished. We will want to rest on our laurels. The temptation to skip the more
humiliating and dreaded meetings that still remain may be great. We will often manufacture plau
sible excuses for dodging these issues entirely. Or we may just procrastinate, telling ourselves the
time is not yet, when in reality we have already passed up many a fine chance to right a serious
wrong. Let’s not talk prudence while practicing evasion.”
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pg 85
The Ninth Step
The Ninth Tradition
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—August 21, 2010(Page 1) I. Opening A. Call to Order at 3:00 pm B. Open with Serenity Prayer C. Traditions Read by Genevieve D. CCFAA Preamble read by Julie E. 7th Tradition—$52.90 F. Delegate Checkin/Group Announcements G. August Birthdays—10 yrs, II. Preliminary Business: Delegate Checkin: Total Delegates = 42 B. Quorum met Yes C. Attending Elected Positions
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Gr oup N ame D e lega te L ast A ttend ed Gr ou p Nam e D el ega te L ast A ttende d
# 1 Offende rs Absent 07 /17/10 Last House on the Bl ock Absent 05/15 /10
11th S tep Medi tation Meeting Absent 07 /17/10 Na toma s Group Mari a R. 08/2 1/10
AA Unity Group Absent 06 /19/10 Neve r On Tuesda y Lee C . 08/2 1/10
Arden & M orse Group Absent 06 /19/10 New Hope Group Glen T. 08/2 1/10Auburn Fe llowsh ip T rish D . 08 /21/10 No rth Aub urn G ro up Absent 03 /20/10
Auburn Wed. Night YP’s Group Absent 0 3/2 0/10 No rth Hall Group Karen G. 08/2 1/10
Auburn Women’s Step S tudy Group Lind a P. 08 /21/10 No rth H igh land s F ireside Group Darl ene O. 08/2 1/10
Been The re Done Th at Group Jimm y K . 08 /21/10 No rth Sa cramento Group Absent 05/15 /10
By Th e Gra ce Amy T. 08 /21/10 Oa k Park Fe llow sh ip Absent 04/17 /10
Ca pita l City Men’s Group Absent 07 /17/10 Oa k Tree Fe llowship Pam ela L. 08/2 1/10
Co me As You A re Group Absent 06 /19/10 Ora ngeva le Op en G ro up Absent 07/17 /10
Co rd ova Frid ay Ni ght G roup Ken D. 08 /21/10 Prima ry Purpose C onference Ca ll FWP Absent 05/15 /10
Co rd ova Se ren ity Seek ers Bob H . 08 /21/10 Rancho Murie ta F el lowshi p Absent 07/17 /10
Da ily Attitude AdjustmentFai r Oak s G eno B. 08 /21/10 Rancho Murie ta W omen’s Group Absent 07/17 /10Da vis Attitude A djustment Group Juan C. 08 /21/10 Rebe llio n Dogs Judy B. 08/2 1/10
Da vis H ope Group Brenda W . 08 /21/10 Rio L inda Fe llowship Stan ley B. 08/2 1/10
Da vis Young Peopl e Absent 05 /15/10 Rosevi lle Tuesday Nigh t Group L isa R. 08/2 1/10
Destin y Group Absent 07 /17/10 Rosevi lle Twelv e & Tw elv e S tudy Absent 06/19/10
Dry Dock Group Lill y N . 08 /21/10 SACYP AA Casey K. 08/2 1/10East Yolo Fe llow sh ip Absent 07 /17/10 Second Cha nce Group Terry H . 08/2 1/10
E lk G rove Fe llow sh ip Absent 07 /17/10 Serenity Book And Study Group Absent 07/17 /10
E lk G rove Group Scott G. 08 /21/10 Sha ring And Ca ring Group Gene B . 08/2 1/10
F air Oa ks Vil lage Gro up Mi cha el K. 08 /21/10 Sim ply AA Absent 05/15 /10
F olsom B ig B ook Absent 07 /17/10 Sisters in Sobri ety Absent 07/17 /10
F olsom F rida y Night Absent 07 /17/10 Six ty M inute So lution Absent 07/17 /10
F olsom Saturday Morni ng G ro up Mik e S. 08 /21/10 Southport Seren i ty Lia na H . 08/2 1/10
F olsom S tep Study Absent 06 /19/10 Spiri tual ly Spea kin g Mik e W . 08/2 1/10
F olsom W ay of Life Li se M. 08 /21/10 State of M ind Sobrie ty Gro up Absent 07/17 /10
F reed om Gro up Kendyce M. 08 /21/10 Sun rise Sunset L.N. 08/2 1/10
F riday Fe llowsh ip o f Doubl e AA Ray L . 08 /21/10 Tha nk God It’s Smok e F ree Men ’s Group Ke ith H . 08/2 1/10F riday Night Family Group of A A Rick C. 08 /21/10 Thursda y Ni ght M en’s Gro up Tom W . 08/2 1/10
Ga lt F ello wship Absent 07 /17/10 Too Young Group Absent 05/15 /10
Gi bbons Noon Absent 07 /17/10 Trad itiona l Group Pam N. 08/2 1/10
Gi rl's N igh t Out (GNO) Brand y B. 08 /21/10 Trad itions & Co ncepts Study Gro up Glenn H . 08/2 1/10
GOD ’s M iracle in Dunnigan R on S. 08 /21/10 Tue sday Cordov a K ISS Group Absent 07/17 /10
Greenha ven Group Conn ie S. 08 /21/10 Un Nuevo C ami no Absent 03 /20/10
Group One Russ C. 08 /21/10 We Ca n F riday Night Absent 07/17 /10
Group Three Absent 07 /17/10 We Ca re G roup Absent 04/17 /10
Head Across Women's Group Absent 07 /17/10 We Surren der M en’ s G roup Sam S. 08/2 1/10
H.O.W . Cla ri P. 08 /21/10 Welcom e Group Bruce M. 08/2 1/10Hope & Seren i ty Spkr M tg Absent 05 /15/10 What A Way Wom en’s W eek end Group Absent 03 /20/10
In to ActionC itrus H eights Absent 07 /17/10 Woodla nd Gro up Ga ry M . 08/2 1/10
CCFAA Chair Jo hn Q . Prese nt S pec ia l N eed s C ha ir Leisa Mc . Pres ent
Assistan t Char S tan J. Prese nt N CC AA L iaso n M ary F . Absen t
Treasur er R ay L . Prese nt B irth day/Faith ful F iver s C hair Darlene O. Pres ent
Rec ording Sec retary M ike O. Prese nt O OC Chair M ary R . Absen t
Tele serv ic e C ha ir C ar la C. Prese nt O OC Me mb er C hristine H . Absen t
B y Laws & Pro ce dures C hair M ike K . Prese nt O OC Me mb er M ike S . Pres ent
PI /C PC Ch air ( I nterim C hr isty H. Prese nt O OC Me mb er T erry S. Absen t
H & I L iaiso n Ju lia H. Prese nt P icn ic Cha ir C ase y K . Pres ent
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D. New Delegates Cordova Friday Night Group – Ken D. Girl’s Night Out – Brandy B. Never On Tuesday – Jonathan M.
Welcome new delegates!!
E. Visitors
Rosie, Joyce, Lisa and Lilly
III. Approval of Minutes Minutes approved without any corrections IV. Trusted Servant Reports
A. CCFAA Chairperson’s Report – John Q. Welcome all to this month’s CCFAA Delegate’s meeting. Your continued participation is vital in managing the affairs of the CCFAA. Thanks to everybody for your continued service to the CCFAA! Welfare of CCFAA – The CCFAA Picnic was a success this year and on behalf of all of the CCFAA I want to thank Casey, Kim and everyone who helped out this year and all that supported our picnic. Central Office – Rae and the staff continued their great job in running the Central Office this past month! Our paid staff and volunteers are very much appreciated as they daily serve our groups and fellowship. I encourage all to stop by the office and say hello and thanks when you get a chance. CCFAA Trusted Servant Elections – Election time is almost here! All delegates be sure to take a handful of the Trusted Servant Qualifications sheets provided and share them with your groups. Be sure to remind all that these positions are “ACTION” positions! These positions do require various amounts of dedication and work to be completed by the position holder and they are not “Honorary” titles! It is a great Honor to hold a Trusted Servant position within the CCFAA and with them much service and reward will be gained for the chosen Servants! CCFAA Unity/Information Panel – Please continue to remind your groups of the existence of this panel. You have all received the information about this panel and the information will be available in the By The Way.
CCFAA website/Phone Number – Check out the CCFAA website at www.aasacramento.org. Terry S. is our webmas ter and he does an excellent job maintaining our website. Thanks Terry! Central Office Phone number – 916.454.1771 I attended the OOC meeting on Tuesday and both Picnic planning meetings held the last 2 Fridays... In all that you report to your groups this month, remember to include the following:
1. Central Office needs the group’s support; buy your literature from Central Office. 2. Central Office needs volunteers, be of service, call to see how you can be of service. 3. Faithful Fivers needs support $5 a month is all that is requested from those of us who can afford it.
Unity and service, John Q., CCFAA Chairperson
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Discussion: Question (Geno): How well did the picnic do? Answer: The preliminary figures will be reported on in the Picnic Chair’s report
B. Assistant Chair/CNIA Liaison – Stan J. Approval of new Groups: Women Seeking Sober Living – approved unanimously C. Office Operations Committee – Mary R. Present: John Q., Terry S., Christine H., Mary R., Ray L. Quorum met Also present: Mike K. (Bylaws and Operating Procedures Committee Chair) Rae W. (staff) Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by chair, Mary Reed Open with the Serenity Prayer Office Manager’s Report Rae W. (see handout for full report)
State Compensation Insurance audit of Central Office’s payroll records for the period 5/31/09 – 5/31/10 found no errors therefore no corrections, adjustments, or amendments were necessary. Great job Rae!
Second quarter payroll and sales tax returns/payments made. Saturday sales for July were $770.52. Picnic results will be reported to delegate and published in BTW. Thanks to Casey, Kimberly, Cindy, Mike and all the groups and volunteers for making this year’s picnic a success. Post Office issues continue to arise for mailing the BTW. Rae is dealing with the latest requirement by the Post Office
regarding the return address labels on the BTW. John Q. is assisting Rae in getting this issue resolved which involves updating/changing information on file with other agencies.
Book prices will be addressed under Treasurer’s Report. Rae W. is in the process of updating/upgrading software and reviewer network server.
Treasurer’s Report – Ray L.
Ray L. will report to delegates. Bylaws and Operating Procedures Committee – Mike K.
Mike K. will report to delegates.
Old Business CCFAA Picnic Results will be addressed under Treasurer’s Report.
New Business CCFAA Trusted Servants Elections November 20, 2010.
Meeting adjourned 7:05 PM Close with the Serenity Prayer Thank you for allowing me to be of service—
Mary R.
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—August 21, 2010 (Page 4) D. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W.
1. State Compensation Insurance conduct an audit of our payroll records from 5/31/09 to 5/31/10 and found our records and returns in fine order. No corrections, adjustments or amendments were necessary.
2. All 2nd quarter payroll and sales tax returns and payments have been made. 3. Results of the Picnic Activities will be sent to the Delegate’s Meeting and published in the BTW for September. 4. Thanks to Casey, Kimberly, Cindy, Mike and all the groups and volunteers for working so hard for another success
ful and fun Picnic 5. Saturday sales for the month of July were $770.52 for four Saturdays. 6. The Bulk Mail Unit has presented an issue with our return address label and the legal mail permit name. They dif
fer and a resolution is being researched. 7. The 2nd NCCOM Workshop will be held in Monterey on August 20th. 8. The Intergroup/AAWS/Grapevine Seminar will be held September 2326 in St Louis, MO.
And all is well… Rae W.
E. Treasurer’s Report – Ray L.
1. Income 2010 Overall Income continues to be below budget projections. Total Income for July fell well below budget projection overall, $19,639 actual vs. $22,083 projected.
a. Several income items, including individual contributions, were slightly below projections for the month.
b. The above primarily consist of 1. AAWS literature sales; $7,221 actual vs $9,667 projected. This item continues below projection,
($24,088) Y T D. The sales volumes continue below target due to the AAWS & CO price increases and the general economy overall. A REMINDER, the C.O. price increase for the Big Book & the 12 & 12 were voted in to help offset the decline in Group Contributions and other declining income due to the current economic situation.
2. Item 4025 – InHouse Sales exceeded projection. $2,372 actual vs. $2,083 budgeted. The primary source of this income is the sale of Schedules. This should offset the “Copy cost” item in Cost of Goods Sold. YTD this item is $1,549 above projection.
3. Group Contributions were above budget at $8,064 actual vs $7,000 projected for the month. YTD we are slightly below budget at $(1,836). This area fluctuates month to month and hopefully will smooth out over the next few months.
Gross income (Ln. #26) for the month; $13,953 actual vs. $13,900 projected, $53 just above. YTD we are
$(2,425) below our projection. On the income side we are slightly below budget overall.
2. Expense 2010
a. Overall, expense categories continue at or somewhat below projection YTD. b. Numerous Expense categories reflect no costs todate as many items occur on a quarterly or annual basis.
Various expenses will begin to occur, such as Insurance, Travel & Professional Fees, Picnic expense, as we progress into the year.
c. Total Expenses (ln. #80) for July were $11,056 actual vs $13,888 projected, ($2,832). ($12,000) YTD…
Resulting Net Income for July was $2,897, YTD we stand at $1,725 and once again are in the Blank. This is significantly better than where we were at this time in 2009. So far we are holding our own for 2010. The OOC and Office Manager will present the 2011 Budget at the next Delegates meeting and will have some Literature pricing suggestions based on that budget.
REMEMBER, Gratitude is an ACTION word. Give those with double digit Sobriety an opportunity to contribute to the Birthday Club and maybe even Faithful Fivers. Those who can afford it will contribute if asked.
The office staff and the OOC continue to explore ways to increase income and reduce expense for 2010. Please send ANY financial questions you or your group might have via Email to [email protected]
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F. By Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report – Mike K. The Bylaws & Operating Procedures Committee is continuing to examine both the CCFAA Bylaws and Operating Procedures and will report back to the Delegates upon completion.
Gratefully, Mike K., Chairperson
G. PI/CPC Monthly Meeting Minutes (July and August, 2010) Monday, July 19th, 2010 @ 7:00PM; 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA Facilitator: Christy C. Note taker: Paul F. Attendees: Tim C., Dave, John, Derrick H., Tom H., Lee P., Chuck H., Bill L., Karlos A. Christy C.
�� Christy was appointed by CCFAA Chair John Q. as the Interim PI/CPC Chair and she was unanimously approved by the CCFAA Delegates at their 7/17/10 meeting.
�� At the 7/17 CCFAA meeting, the Delegates voted against the proposed $2,000 PI/CPC budget increase. Tim C.
�� District 21 has approved funds for AA info placards, both English & Spanish, to be placed inside Placer transit system buses; Tim is seeking printer at best price; there are 20 bus routes, some connecting with Light Rail.
�� Upcoming panel at Sierra Council in Auburn, topic: What AA and PI/CPC Is. �� Made motion to go back to CCFAA with proposal for $1,000 budget increase (i. e., half the amount of rejected pro
posal); motion seconded and approved; Christy will follow up. Dave
�� Member 60 Minute Solution Group in District 27, Welcome to PI/CPC! �� Is in printing business, can provide info to Tim C. RE: printing costs
John �� Member 60 Minute Solution Group in District 27, came to get info about PI/CPC and literature for distribution,
about 5 locations as a start. Welcome! Derrick H.
�� Acting Chair Young People's (YP) PI/CPC �� Monthly YP meeting date will change in August to 2nd Monday, 7 PM, location: Pete's Coffee inside Raley's at
Hazel & Madison, will notify CCFAA to change in BytheWay. �� New High School Books Chair: Sigi G. �� Had discussion with Police Activities League (PAL) about potential AA speaker however, there was some misunderstanding on the part of PAL about what AA is and does issues of promotion, affiliation.
Tom C. �� District 20 PI/CPC Coordinator �� District 20 interested in possibly replicating what District 21 (see Tim C. report) is doing RE: bus info placards. �� Trying to get website "live." �� Looking for new literature distribution coordinator for the district. �� Will talk to Bill B., PI/CPC Speakers Bureau Coordinator, about potential speakers from District 20.
Lee P. �� Getting a listing of all literature distribution sites in District 27 to get them all covered, more volunteers needed. �� Another $250 contribution to PI/CPC was posted at the end of June, bringing total from District 27 to $500 for
2010. Paul F.
�� District 17 PI/CPC Coordinator & Literature "Dude" for CCFAA PI/CPC. �� Requested thoughts/prayers for Joe Meyer/family, former CCFAA office manager and husband of current District
17 DCM; Joe was able to attend AA 75th Anniversary Convention in San Antonio & passed away a few days after return home.
�� With additional $250 from District 27 (see Lee P. report), we have approximately $700; we're short on most of the PI/CPCproduced brochures and the GSO Spanish brochures; committee approved $500 for new lit order.
�� Last month's lit distribution in Dist. 17: 11 hospitals/clinics (13 total locations); one college (UCD 21 total locations); 2 libraries (2 total locations); 7 law enforcement entities (8 total locations); 16 "other" entities (17 total locations). Grand totals: 37 entities, 61 total locations.
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�� In addition, Dist. 17 approved 5 subscriptions to Grapevine (not charged to CCFAA PI/CPC budget), instructed Paul to choose appropriate recipients (one each) in cities of Davis, Dixon, West Sacramento, Winters & Woodland; considering possible La Vina subscriptions in addition.
Chuck H. �� Need a new newspaper outreach rep, former rep resigned. �� Has several new locations for lit distribution and is looking for more. �� Suggested translating the PI/CPCdeveloped brochure "Making a Start" into Spanish, will not be as "wordy" as the
GSO brochures while still providing necessary info, and will save us a lot of money; motion made, seconded & approved; Christy will follow up.
Karlos A. �� New as "formal" member of PI/CPC, but volunteers at CCFAA and has been distributing literature regularly to 2
locations. In addition, assisted Paul F. at two recent health fairs at Sacramento City College and Heald College, and has arranged for another at Crestview Manor (senior living facility) in Folsom July 30. Thanks, Karlos, & Welcome!
�� Stated that if the "Making a Start" brochure can be put in PDF, it can be translated swiftly & easily (see Chuck H. report); Christy will follow up.
�� Asked if some of the PI/CPCproduced brochures can be made available for printing "online" for certain organizations to which he has made onetime distributions; Christy will look into.
Bill L. From District 29, has been stocking ArdenDimick Library and is looking to do other locations. Will contact Nick O.,
District 29 PI/CPC Coordinator. Welcome!
Monday, August 16th, 2010 @ 7:00PM; 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA Facilitator: Christy C. Note taker: Paul F. Attendees: Wyn S., Bill B., Tom D., Vinny, Kelley M., Lee P., Betsy, Tim C., Kim, Derrick H., Josh, Jon S.
Christy C. �� Will present proposal for an additional $1,000 for PI/CPC at Sept. CCFAA meeting, which was approved at the PI/
CPC July meeting. �� Seeks input on appropriate ways to approach potential entities regarding literature distribution; received input
from the committee, including request from some new members on how to approach/distribute Big Books, 12 & 12s and other literature at high schools; Christy will draft suggested language/info for review by the committee.
�� Circulated list of entities for literature distribution, encouraged members to volunteer for those not currently covered and to add others not on list that they may know of. Members may email additional entities to her for inclusion.
�� Christy and Bill B., Speakers Bureau Chair, gave AA presentation recently at Phoenix University, deferred to Bill for further info as part of his report.
Wyn S. �� PSAs going out August 27 to 15 radio and 5 TV stations. Wyn circulated draft intro letter to be included in the
packets for review & comment by the committee. Bill B.
�� Bill & Christy gave AA presentation to 12 Marriage & Family Counselor Masters Students and their instructor recently at Phoenix University in Sacramento, which included samples of some of our info brochures; well received and included a Q & A period after the presentation.
�� Has possible prospective speaking engagements with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and Lawyers Assistance association.
�� Seeks suggestions from committee about any other entities that may desire presentations. Tom D.
�� Has contacted 24 hospital & clinic administrators about literature distribution, has received the OK from some regarding locating brochures in specific areas, is awaiting return calls from the rest.
�� Did a lot of distribution over the last 2 months and also in "thinking out of the box," found 6 motel owners who would be glad to receive brochures, since they have a lot of drinking and associated antisocial activities occurring at their motels.
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�� Paul & Karlos A. participated in recent health fair at Crestview Manor, a senior living facility in Folsom; AA info brochures were provided and several questions about AA answered.
�� Christy C, Karlos A. and Paul manned the PI/CPC info table at the CCFAA Picnic in Elk Grove Park, Sunday, August 15; info flyers regarding the PI/CPC, the Young People's (YP) PI/CPC and the YP Big Book & 12 & 12 Book Drive were available.
�� Per approval at July PI/CPC mtg., Paul put in brochure order to CCFAA; the PI/CPCproduced brochures were received & made available at the mtg., along with remaining General Service Office (GSO) items from last month's mtg.; the new GSO order, which consists of the Spanish language "Es AA Para Usted" ("Is AA For You?") plus "AA At A Glance" and "Message to Teenagers" has not been rec'd, Paul will inform members when they arrive and can supply if needed before next PI/CPC mtg.
�� Last month's lit distribution in Dist. 17 (Yolo County plus Dixon): 7 hospitals/clinics (7 total locations); one college (UCD 13 total locations); 5 libraries (5 total locations); 5 law enforcement agencies (6 total locations); 12 "other" entities (14 total locations). Grand totals: 30 entites, 45 total locations.
Vinny �� New to PI/CPC, interested in spaeking at schools & other institutions. Welcome!
Kelley M.
�� Distributed copies of info flyer for Calif. Northern Interior Area and Dist. 21 workshop "AA: A Resource for Treatment and Substance Abuse Recovery Professionals", Friday, Sept. 4, 2010, Noon to 3:30 PM, Sierra Council, 11960 Heritage Oaks Place Auburm; can access more fliers at cnia.org.
�� CNIA interested in collecting recovery stories, contact Dreigh Peck at cnia.org. �� Suggested translating our PI/CPC brochures into Spansih as money saver; Paul F stated this suggestion had been
made at July mtg too, specifically regarding the "Making a Start" brochure. As he's "literature dude," he will follow up with CCFAA.
Lee P. �� Did survey, 21 of 27 lit distribution locations in Dist. 27 are covered, is seeking volunteers to cover the remaining
ones, and is picking up literature & plastic holders at this meeting to supply volunteers. Tim C.
�� District 21 has approved placards for Placer Transit bus interiors in both English & Spanish, however still deciding on exact wording of the placards, will discuss at next business meeting. May contact Regional Transit after implementation in Placer County.
Kim �� From Women of Extravagant Promises Group in Folsom, new to PI/CPC, seeking info & ways to be of service. Wel
come! Derrick H.
�� Has been Acting Chair and Treasurer/Liaison from YP PI/CPC. �� YP meeting date change to 2nd Monday each month, 7 PM, has been entered in BytheWay. �� YP has been growing (woohoo!), has new Chair, Josh, who will be taking over from Derrick, who will remain Liai
son to PI/CPC plus new High School Books Chair: Sigi G. �� Derrick's dad sent out several PSAs, will get list of them to Wyn S., the PI/CPC Media Coordinator. �� Have done 2 past panels at Chana High School, maybe another in Sept.; awaiting return call from Woodland for
possible presentation. �� Still need more books for high school book drive, will take all, however need more 12 & 12s than Big Books and
especially need volunteers of any age to help with the distribution. Josh
�� New to PI/CPC (note, not same Josh referred to in Derrick's report), can help with distribution, including high schools. Welcome!
John S. �� GSR for North Hall PI/CPC and Alternate DCM for District 24. �� All literature distribution locations covered in Dist. 24, has several volunteers. �� Because of other commitment, will not be able to attend PI/CPC next month.
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Discussion from CCFAA Meeting: Question (Sam): What are the 15 radios PSAs, what does that do? Answer: They are simple public service announcements that provide the AA # and website. Question (Mike): Are they free? Answer: They are free but there is also no guarantee that the stations will play them during their PSA time slots
H. Picnic Chairperson’s Report – Casey K.
The picnic was a huge success due to the overwhelming support of the groups.
Kimberly was unable to be here today but wants to say thank you to everyone for letting her be of service.
Kimberly F, Rae W, Mike M, Cindy P, and I spend Monday at Central Office counting tickets and money. Our total ex
penses were $5,437.48. We took in $10,938.57 leaving us with a profit thus far of $5,501.09.
We still have Tshirts at Central Office. $10 each, $12 for XXL and XXXL.
Please let the new chair know if you have any suggestions for the upcoming year. It’s important to let the chair know
early on and a great way to do that is to go to the picnic planning committee meetings. Also, if your group would like
to take on a booth, please let the chair know as early as possible. It’s a huge help.
I’d like to thank Kimberly F, Rae W, John Q, Mike M, and Cindy P for all their incredibly hard work. This would not have
been possible without them.
Excellent work!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported! Love & Service,
I. Special Needs Chairperson’s Report – Leisa M.
There was one special needs call in July. The deaf meetings at Gibbons are going to be restarted soon (check the By the Way and CCFAA website for further updates). J. Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers Darlene O. Birthday Club Contributions for July: $96 Down $119 from June. Faithful Fivers Contributions for July: $634 Up $49 from June. Please announce to your groups how the Birthday Club and Faithful Fivers contributions help Central Office. Let's try to make August a record month for contributions!!! I challenge all groups to sign up as many people as they can.
Yours in Service, Darlene O.
V. Reports – Special Committees, Delegates, Liaisons & Invited Guests A. Hospitals & Institutions H & I Area 42 meeting, August 19th, 2010, Coco’s, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA New reps or coordinators: none First time at meeting: Tom. Jackson, Frank A.A. Birthdays: Sherrie, 35 Regional 40 Chair: Kimberly She serves as the link between the General committee and Area 42. She handed out newsletter, steering committee Sept 11, they always at 924 san Juan Road, come to meeting to find out what is happening at regional meeting or subscribe to the newsletter. Area 42 Chair: Lance. We have literature, facilities list, H&I workshop sign in sheets, if you need people please call on the list. The picnic was great, we had a great booth and he appreciates all those who helped man the booth and give out literature. Literature: Mary R. She has grapevines in English and Spanish, literature and literature order forms.
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—August 21, 2010(Page 9) CCFAA Liaison: Julia H. present The CCFAA meeting is held the third Saturday at 3: pm at Traditional. She provides information on H&I service and she asks that all new groups to take a pink can and send a group rep to the H&I area 42 meeting. She gives the pink cans to new groups. if we have any events, webmaster on CCFAA page is available for us to post announcement, change in office staff. Roger reports, letter from Lorraine for pink cans, Group secretaries should read letter, support the groups first, PIPC is in need of funds, please support this group.
CNIA Liaison: Tom T District 27 meeting, delegates report, flyer with 2010 general service conference, we are responsible for the literature, correction committees has issued new pamphlets basically to make sure you know what you are getting into when serving correctional facilities
Spring Fling: Cliff H. Spring fling will be held February 11, 12, 13. H&I meeting on Saturday at 1pm 34th anniversary Spring Fling, he has flyers, preregistration starts Oct first, the website has been updated www.sacspringfling.org entertainment will be Mark L. Workshop Coordinator: Cliff H. He goes to various home meetings with a panel to share the purpose of H&I. He passes around a volunteer sheet to recruit new people. If any home groups would like to host a workshop, please contact Cliff for more information. He can also chair a meeting if you are not a fellowship to talk about H&I. Craig reports, workshop at we can Fri Night group went well. Lance reports: Rio Linda meeting group went well. The sign up sheets will be sent by Joe through Email.
Facilities needing contact chairs (once a month meeting, for a year commitment):
Old Business: Heritage oaks has contacted Lance, they are ready for the meeting, he is looking for a coordinator and Chairs 23 people at a time, Wednesday , 6:30 coed meeting, he wants to start in the next 23 weeks New business: Stars one and two has moved and we will be adding the address of new facility and they will need new chairs, Women only Lance wants to get new Pink buttons, we are almost out, he is open to suggestions about what we want to put on the pin. Location: Coco’s 1830 Arden Way Next meeting: September 16 at 6:00pm
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FACILITY or (Other) SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER NEEDS PERSON
American River Behavioral Health Needs help first Monday 6:457:45 Clyde
CA State Prison, Solano Need help Sundays 7:30 am, Tue/Wed 6:15 pm Bill D.
CSP, Sacramento (New Folsom) Still need people MF at 5:00 pm especially; also, SatSun 8:00 am Coordinator is rotating outneeds new facility coordinator Jim V.
Folsom State Prison Ongoing need for help Male / Female M, Tu, Th, F nights Craig A.
Heritage Oaks new meeting Wednesdays 6:307:30 pm, need Coordinator and Secretaries all meetings Lance
Mule Creek Ione Need volunteers on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Richard M.
Option house Need secretaries2nd and 4
th Thursday women only Christina R
RCCC Men Need men for Friday nights 8 pm Steve M.
RCCC Women Looking for a new facility coordinator Michele K.
River City Recovery Needs female chairs Christina C.
River City South Anyone interested second Wed nights 8 9:30 pm Andre H.
Sac County Main Jail Men Looking for volunteers, Clearance required Harry B.
Salvation Army12th / North B St. Needs chairpeopleall secretary slots are filled Chuck B. / Roger M.
St. John's Shelter Always looking for volunteers Jody R.
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B. Teleservice Chairperson’s Report – Report by Carla C.
Special Needs 1. 12step male volunteers needed in West Sac., Yolo, Davis and Lincoln zip codes. 2. 12step female volunteers needed in East Sac., Downtown and Broadway zip codes.
Carla C. 9165197340 or Central Office 9164541771. Entry level: 6 Months of sobriety. Thank you all for your service! C. NCCAA Liaison – Mary F. No report.
VI. Old Business �� Vote on proposal to amend Section 14.9 (Annual Budget) of the Operating Procedures
Minority Opinion: None Proposal approved by unanimous decision.
VII. New Business CCFAA trusted servant elections will be held at the November 20th, 2010 business meeting
VIII. Closing The next meeting will be held at Traditional (2625 Alta Arden Way) on September 18th, 2010. The meeting closed at 4:20pm with The Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted by Mike O., CCFAA Recording Secretary
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Service Jul10 2010 YTD
12 Step 60 462
Meetings/Info 392 3378
Total 452 3840
July 2010 Calls
Sunday midnight 8:00am
Monday 9:00pm midnight
Wednesday 9:00pm midnight
Thursday 9:00pm midnight
Friday 9:00pm midnight
Friday Shift Coordinator
Sunday Shift Coordinator
N/A Secretary
Open shifts as of 8/21/10
Teleservice Special Needs 12Step
34 9 164 (90 men / 74 women)
Volunteers
For Against Abstentions
34 0 3
Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
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July 2010 Jul-10 Jan-July 10ProrateBudget
Budget YTD Variance
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
4020 · AAWS Literature Sales 7,221 43,579 67,667 116,000 (24,088)4025 · In-House Publication Sales 2,372 16,132 14,583 25,000 1,549
926 7,631 4,958 8,500 2,6734100 · Group Contributions 8,064 47,164 49,000 84,000 (1,836)4110 · Anonymous Contributions 20 1,415 583 1,000 8314120 · Birthday Contributions 96 1,119 1,458 2,500 (339)4125 · PoOffice Services Revenue 285 2,619 2,917 5,000 (298)4130 - Faithful Fivers 634 5,952 5,833 10,000 1194440 - Interest Income 12 135 583 1,000 (449)4460 - Picnic Revenue 10 (53) 0 12,000
0 3,673 0 0 3,673Total Income 19,639 129,365 147,583 265,000 (18,218)
Cost of Goods Sold
5000 - Literature Costs
5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold 4,125 27,240 45,208 77,500Literature Costs/Adjustment 22 154 292 500
Total 5010 - AAWS Literature 4,147 27,394 45,500 78,000 (18,106)Net Income AAWS Literature 3,073 16,184 22,167 38,000 (5,982)
5025 · In-House Publication
5030 · Paper Stock & Staples 242 3,287 2,450 4,2005035 · Printing Equipment 431 3,017 3,033 5,2005040 - Copy costs 509 3,826 4,083 7,000
Total 5025 · In-House Publication 1,182 10,129 9,567 16,400 563Net Income In-House Publication 1,190 6,003 5,017 8,600
356 3,967 2,217 3,800Total Cost Of Goods Sold 5,685 41,490 57,283 98,200 (15,793)
Gross Income (after cost of goods) 13,953 87,875 90,300 166,800 (2,425)
Expense
Equipment Expense
5670 · Equipment Rental 108 870 875 1,5005765 · Equipment Repairs & Maint. 0 528 1,575 2,7005675 · Equipment Purchase 0 90 642 1,100Total Equipment Expense 108 1,488 3,092 5,300 (1,604)
Insurance
5680 · Worker's Compensation (245) 180 583 1,0005684 · D & O Insurance 0 1,002 1,100 1,1005685 · General Liability 0 1,256 1,025 1,025Total Insurance (245) 2,438 2,708 3,125 (271)
Meetings/Conference Expense
5620 · Manager Training 0 0 321 5505655 · Delegates Meeting 0 0 292 500
0 143 583 1,0005786 - NCAA Delegate's Expense 0 527 233 400Total Meetings/Conference Expense 0 671 1,429 2,450 (759)
4030 - Medallion Sales
Cost of Medallions
4480 - Special Event Revenue
5785 · Employee Travel
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—August 21, 2010(Page 11) INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT
Office Expense
5640 · Postage & Delivery 14 987 2,042 3,5000 870 0
5700 · Office Supplies 140 1,615 1,633 2,8005720 · Occupancy Improvement 286 1,206 1,167 2,0005740 · Miscellaneous Expense 221 686 408 7005760 · Rent 1,723 11,970 11,958 20,5005770 - Office/Network Software 0 337 292 500Total Office Expense 2,384 17,670 17,500 30,000 170
Utilities - 5770
0 75 292 5005790 · Gas & Electric 231 1,388 1,633 2,8005790 - Telephone 325 2,480 2,217 3,8005792 · Website Hosting 0 119 110 110
0 216 292 500Total 5770 Utilities 556 4,278 4,543 7,710 (265)
Other Committees - 6200
5990 - Picnic Committee 0 20 3,208 5,5006210 - PI/CPC Expense 0 2,800 2,042 3,5006220 - Special Needs Committee 0 0 88 1506230 - Teleservice Committee 0 0 88 150Total Other Committees 0 2,820 5,425 9,300 (2,605)
Professional Fees
5610 · Accounting 0 450 1,458 2,5005625 - Website Admin 0 0 1,750 3,0005630 - Network Admin 95 380 560 9605645 - Office Admin 0 0 2,800 4,800Total Professional Fees 95 830 6,568 11,260 (5,738)
Payroll Expenses - 5400
4,035 28,242 28,242 48,4152,754 17,796 18,667 32,000
5416 · Payroll Tax Expense 561 4,447 4,258 7,3005470 - Retirement Benefits 150 1,050 1,050 1,8005681 · Healthcare Benefits 525 3,675 3,675 6,300Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses 8,024 55,209 55,892 95,815 (683)
Bank Charges -
Bad Debt Expense - 5686 0 (99) 117 200134 857 817 1,400
Bank Charges - 5690 0 (12) 58 100Total Expense 11,056 86,150 98,150 166,660 (12,000)Net Income 2,897 1,725 140
5785 - HVAC Maint.
5415 - Clerical Wages
5410 - Management Salary
5650 - Licenses & Permits
5796 - Security System
Prepared by [email protected]
Credit Card Fees - 5895
July 2010 Jul-10 Jan-Jul –10 Prorate Budget Variance
Budget
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"I've learned to say, 'You may be right.'"
Before recovery I thought I knew it all. When someone disagreed with me, I'd argue and go out of my way to set them straight. I loved the saying, "Those people who think they know it all are especially annoying to those of us who do", and in the end I was selfrighteous and smug. It's no wonder I didn't have many friends left.
When I began working with my sponsor, I started arguing with him too. At first he listened to me, but after a while he'd had enough. "Why don't you take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth," he suggested. I was too desperate to be indignant, so I followed his advice and began listening to what others were sharing in meetings. And that's when the miracle began for me.
Through listening to the experience, strength and hope of others, I not only learned that my way was not the only way; I learned that it was almost certainly not the right way for you. I learned that others had their own path, made their own mistakes and grew from their own experiences, and I came to see that your opinions were just as valuable as mine.
Most of all I learned to stop arguing because I learned how to say, "You may be right." AAGrapevine.org/Archives
Choices
Looking back we see that our freedom to choose badly was not, after all, a very real freedom. When we chose because we
"must," this was not a free choice either. But it got us started in the right direction.
When we chose because we "ought to" we were really doing better. . .But when, now and then, we could gladly make right choices without rebellion, holdout, or conflict, then we had our first view of what perfect freedom under God's will could be like. - The Language Of The Heart, p. 302
Impatience
We must learn to walk before we can run. That's why we have these slogans.
I use that "Easy Does It" every day, to slow me down a little. . .Before I step out and do anything, I stop and check it over first, and then let my conscience be my guide. For me, AA has become a way of life. - Experience, Strength and Hope, p. 410
LETTING GO
TO “let go” does not mean to stop caring, it means I can’t do it for
someone else.
TO “let go” is not to cut myself off, it’s the realization I can’t control
another.
TO “let go” is not to cut myself off, it’s the realization I can’t control
another.
TO “let go” is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural conse
quences.
TO “let go” is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is
not in my hands.
TO “let go” is not to try to change or blame another, it is to make the
most of myself.
TO “let go” is not to care for, but to care about.
TO “let go” is not to fix, but to be supportive.
TO “let go” is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being.
TO “let go” is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but
to allow others to affect their own destinies.
TO “let go” is not to be protective, it is to permit another to face
reality.
TO “let go” is not to deny, but to accept.
TO “let go” is not to nag, scold or argue, but instead to search out my
own shortcomings and correct them.
TO “let go” is not to adjust everything to my desires, but to take each
day as it comes and cherish myself in it.
TO “let go” is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the
future.
TO “let go” is to fear less and love more. —Unknown
LETTING GO
As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because God was my friend
But then, instead of leaving God
In peace to work alone,
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own.
At last I snatched them back and cried,
“How could you be so slow?”
“My child,” God said, “what could I do?”
“You never did let go!” —Unknown
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CCFAA ELECTED POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Service Position Sobriety Requirement
Qualifications Terms
CHAIRPERSON 5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (shall relinquish delegate status).
1-year
ASSISTA NT CHAIRPERSON
5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (shall relinquish delegate status).
1-year
TREASURER 5-Years A knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and office experience is desired (shall relinquish delegate status)
2-year
RECORDING SECRETARY
3-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (shall relinquish delegate status).
1-year
OFFICE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
3-Years Be an acting CCFAA delegate. Be familiar with financial administration, office management and general business administration.
2-years
TELESERVICE CHAIRPERSON
3-Years Served at least 6 months as a member of the Teleservice Co mmittee.
1-year
BY-LAWS & PROCEDURES CHAIRPERSON
5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA .
1-year
BIRTHDAY & FAITHFUL FIVERS’ CHAIRPERSON
3-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA.
1-year
PI/CPC CHAIRPERSON
3-Years Shall have served at least six (6) months as a member of the PI/CPC Committee.
3-year
SPECIAL NEEDS CHAIRPERSON
2-Years Have an interest in the special needs of people. 1-year
NORTHERN CA LIFORNAI COUNCIL DELEGATE
5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (elected in even number years—2004, 2006, etc.
2-years
CCFAA ANNUAL ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 20, 2010
Contact your Group’s CCFAA Delegate or phone Central Office at
454-1771 for more information
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GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS THRU AUGUST 30Th
GROUP NAME Gp No AUG YTD
11TH STEP MEDITATION MTG. 11831 60.0012-SQUARED GROUP 11786 324.60AA NOONER GROUP 11312 173.25
AA UNITY GP 10480 210.00
AA WOMEN'S STEP STUDY (AUBURN) 11361 31.25 56.25
ALL TRIBES GROUP 10483 20.00
ARDEN MORSE GROUP 10004 240.00 398.00
AS BILL SEES IT MENS DAVIS 10397 30.00
AS BILL SEES IT PLACERVILLE 10314 45.45
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT DAVIS 10547 84.00
AUBURN FWP 10006 50.00 300.00
AUBURN WEDNESDAY Y P 11514 1.83
BEEN THERE DONE THAT 10636 110.00 210.00
BROWNSVILLE SERENITY GRP 11536 83.30
BUCKHORN 12X12 39.00
BUILDING D GROUP 11977 60.00
BY THE GRACE 10552 100.00
CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP 10372 5.00
CAPITOL CITY MEN'S GROUP 11251 312.45
CARRY THE MESSAGE GROUP 10622 60.00
CATHEDRAL GROUP 10022 720.00 2,205.00
CITRUS HEIGHTS AA@NOON 10467 180.00
CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP 10034 166.83
CLARKSBURG FELLOWSHIP 10531 200.00
COLFAX FRIENDS OF BILL 11058 350.00
COME AS YOU ARE GROUP 10615 118.79 920.79
CONSCIOUS CONTACT GROUP 5.00
COOL MEETING 10957 225.00
CORDOVA LUNCH BUNCH 10591 251.00 597.00
CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS 10352 182.00
COUNTRY CLUB GROUP 10051 45.00
COURAGE TO CHANGE 10053 180.00 450.00
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJ. - FAIR OAKS 10381 259.00 2,970.68
DAILY DIRECTION AA 11276 50.00
DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP 10351 100.00
DAVIS HOPE GROUP 10054 155.00
DAVIS WEDNESDAY WOMENS STEP STUDY 31.75
DAVIS YOUNG PEOPLE 10482 93.60
DESTINY GROUP 11313 85.00
DIXON DRY DOCK GROUP 10530 250.00
DIXON NO NAMES GROUP 10057 100.00
DIXON NO NAMES GROUP 10057 100.00
DOBBIN'S WILD BUNCH 10058 54.36
DRY DIGGINS GROUP 10005 25.00
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP 10063 218.00
ELK GROVE CAME TO BELIEVE GRP 10016 224.00 542.00
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP 10673 786.45
ELK GROVE GROUP 10434 155.00
ELK GROVE POA WOMEN'S 10496 168.78
ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS 11199 54.00
ESPEE FELLOWSHIP 10064 285.00
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS 10072 180.00
FAIR OAKS MONDAY 10344 80.00 80.00
FIT FOR LIFE 10330 540.51
FLYING BLIND BIG BOOK STUDY 11479 383.50
FOLSOM BIG BOOK 10545 1,037.34
FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT 10501 489.89
FOLSOM NOON NEW LIFE 10517 250.00 500.00
FOLSOM SATURDAY MORNING MTG 10607 275.00
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE 10557 703.46 1,126.46
FOLSOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUP 10078 411.49
FOLSOM YOUNG PEOPLE 10624 87.61 419.46
FORESTHILL BENT NICKEL GROUP 10081 50.00
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH GROUP 10662 365.38 365.38
FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP 11013 75.00
FOX HALL (YUBA CITY) 10311 20.00
FREE OUR MINDS 11414 230.00
FREEDOM GROUP 10083 853.27
FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP OF DOUBLE A 10288 365.22
GALT FELLOWSHIP 10090 700.00
GIBBONS NOON 10668 340.00
GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT 50.00
GOD'S MIRACLE IN DUNNIGAN 1980 25.00 200.00
GOTTAWANNA 10095 698.42
GRATFULLY DEDICATED 20.00
GREENHAVEN GROUP 10109 150.00
GROUP ONE 10111 60.00
GROUP THREE 10112 89.13
GUSTINE FELLOWSHIP 11063 50.00
HAPPY CAMPERS 10457 180.00
HAPPY DESTINY 11065 319.57
HAPPY HOUR RANCHO GROUP 11024 50.00 300.00
HAPPY JOYOUS & FREE 10114 35.00 60.00
HEAD ACROSS WOMEN'S GROUP 10505 200.00
HELPING HANDS 10671 140.08
HIGH FLYERS 10476 60.00 150.00
INTO ACTION 10533 100.00
KEEP IT SIMPLE (MARYSVILLE) 11426 53.95
LAGUNA STUDY GROUP 10666 132.00 378.00
LINCOLN HILLS GROUP 11338 60.00
LINCOLN THURSDAY NIGHT GP 10539 257.12
LIVING SOBER WOMEN - FRIDAY 10345 377.87
LOOMIS FELLOWSHIP 10132 22.00
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS 10144 20.00
MONDAY PM WOMENS (GIBBONS) 10159 104.15
MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 11178 115.35
MORE WILL BE REVEALED 11629 75.00 150.00
MYSTIC CHIX 10635 83.96
NATOMAS GROUP 10411 790.15
NEVER ON TUESDAY 10653 339.06
NEW HOPE GROUP 10172 160.46
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NO LEGS, JUST STEPS GROUP 11782 278.57
NORTH AUBURN GROUP 10656 10.00 65.00
NORTH HALL GROUP 10177 151.77
NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS GROUP 10611 50.00 280.00
OAK TREE GROUP 10180 900.00
OLD TIME VALUES 11627 25.91
ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP 10387 50.00
ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP 10182 85.24 207.24
ORANGEVALE SIXTY MINUTE GP 10490 208.62
PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY 10191 64.00 136.00
PLACERVILLE HANGTOWN GROUP 10198 50.00
PLACERVILLE SUNRISE ATT. 10644 325.00
PRIMARY PURPOSE FELLOWSHIP 11866 40.00
PROMISES GROUP - DIXON 11510 20.00
RANCHERIA FELLOWSHIP 11555 71.12
RANCHO CORDOVA FELLOWSHIP 11951 134.00
RANCHO MURIETA GROUP 10609 677.48
RINGSIDE RECOVERY 11108 125.00
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP 10203 200.00
RIVER PARK RECOVERY 10553 823.69
RIVER PINES AA 10955 20.00 20.00
ROCKLIN FWP 10677 50.00 1,850.00
ROCKLIN RACETRACK GP 10436 60.00
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FWP 10465 5.00 5.00
ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE GROUP 10206 217.50
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP 10208 150.00
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT 10215 0.04 2,622.04
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT 12&12 10646 204.00
ROUND TABLE GROUP 10217 50.00
SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN MEN 10640 42.01 319.11
SACYPAA 10647 635.86
SATURDAY E.D.I. 10527 392.15
SATURDAY MORNING REFLECTIONS GRP 11110 151.00
SERENDIPITY AS BILL SEES IT 11111 80.00
SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY 10613 164.00
SHABOT SHALOM 11788 11.00
SHARING & CARING FWP 10222 60.00
SIERRA STEP SISTERS 10678 52.74
SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GP 10224 340.00
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP 10500 430.44
SOBER DRUNKS 11206 120.00 270.00
SOBRIETY SPEAKS 11567 250.00
SOUTHPORT SERENITY 10627 840.00
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING GROUP ORANGEVALE 237.38
SPRING FLING 15038 3,672.67
STATE OF MIND SOBRIETY 11496 40.00 40.00
STEP 2 MEN'S GROUP 11278 500.00
STEPS TO PEACE 11109 50.00
STIX CHIX-PLACERVILLE 11630 99.37
SUNDAY MORNING SERENITY 10504 451.12
SUNDAY NIGHT MENS MEETING 10475 347.24
SUNDAY NIGHT RECOVERY HOUR 10261 660.00
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS 11362 105.00
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING 10262 243.94
SUNRISE SUNSET GRIOUP 50.00 190.00
SUNSET SATURDAY 10266 21.47
SUTTER BUTTES ROUNDUP GROUP 10606 120.00
THANK GOD IT'S SMOKE FREE 10487 182.49
THE OTHER MEETING 11526 90.00
THREE LEGACIES GROUP 10280 60.00
THURSDAY MORNING BOOK/STEP STUDY GRP 10460 39.73
THURSDAY NIGHT MEN'S GROUP 10281 244.06
TRADITIONAL GROUP 10283 1,502.94
TRADITIONS & CONCEPTS MTG 11706 92.69
TRIANGLE GROUP 10614 0.00 252.01
TUESDAY CORDOVA K.I.S.S. GROUP 10042 50.00
TUESDAY MIDTOWN GROUP 11515 314.14
TUESDAY NIGHT BYOB AUBURN 11640 102.36
TUESDAY NIGHT CARMICHAEL 10285 50.00
TWELVE BRIDGES STEP STUDY 11543 106.13
TWELVE STEPS TO SOBRIETY 10971 175.00
VALLEY SPRINGS FELLOWSHIP 11093 51.55
WE CAN GROUP 10293 70.00 210.00
WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP 10601 250.00
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 12X12 BK STDY 11176 210.00
WHAT A WAY TO START A WKND 10296 222.19
WILLING WOMEN 11469 423.43
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE 10304 202.79
WOMEN FOR WOMEN 10227 50.00
WOMEN IN RECOVERY 11104 86.25 153.85
WOMEN KEEPING IT REAL 11598 25.00
WOMEN OF EXTRAVAGANT PROM. 11375 160.03
WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS 11785 63.40
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP 10650 85.00 680.00
WOODLAND WOMEN'S GROUP 1982 49.79
ZINFANDEL & CORDOVA LANE GROUP 11047 100.00
TOTAL 4,825.03 55,352.17
UNITY
Since personal calamity holds us in
bondage no more, our most challeng
ing concern has become the future of
Alcoholics Anonymous; how to pre
serve among us A.A.s such a powerful
unity that neither weakness of persons nor the strain and
strife of these troubled times can harm our common cause.
We know that Alcoholics Anonymous must continue to live.
Else, save few exceptions, we and our brother alcoholics
throughout the world will surely resume the hopeless jour
ney to oblivion. —Bill W.
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