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JULY, 2012 Volume 29 Issue No 3 U N I F I E R “An Intergroup is an A.A. service office that involves partnership among groups in a community, just as A.A. groups themselves are partnerships of individuals. It is established to carry out certain functions common to all groups . . . functions which are best handled by a centralized office ~ and it is usually maintained, supervised and supported by these groups in their general interest. It exists to aid groups in their common purpose of carrying the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” Guidelines on Intergroups/Central Offices, reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S. Rocketing into the Fourth Dimension . . . 2011 BREVARD INTERGROUP BOARD Chairperson Phyllis B. [email protected] Vice Chair Terri C. [email protected] Secretary Pamela LN. [email protected] Treasurer Michael S. [email protected] Phone Army Shane C. [email protected] Social Events Dave R. and Nichole E. [email protected] Webmaster Mike J. [email protected] Office Manager Bob H. Financial Manager Frank C. Supply Manager John E. [email protected] The Unifier is published monthly by Brevard Inter- group for the purpose of communication with the local fellowship. The con- tent is the responsibility of the Editors and its contribu- tors and does not necessari- ly represent the view of A.A. Please send your article to: Brevard Intergroup Inc. 720 E. New Haven Ave, #3 Melbourne FL 32901 Office Hours; M-F, 9-4:30 321-724-2247 or 633-0052 fax: 321-724-8574 email: [email protected] website: www.aaspacecoast.org For Online AA Meetings aa-intergroup.org STEP SEVEN For me, at first glance Step Seven seemed a cinch, especially in comparison to some of the preceding Steps. As is often the case, on closer examination the seemingly simple proved to be anything but! I thought this Step was only a kind of mopping-up maneuver or an interlude where I could rest on my laurels. (I was wearing them in the wrong place at that time.) Steps One through Six had shown me how inadequate my own powers and resources were - as far as my alcoholism was concerned. Besides, I had to be entirely ready to part with my defects (Step Six), and I wasn't at all ready. The earlier Steps, however, had removed some of the careful padding from my ego, and a remark made by an old-timer and dear friend had helped. I had heard one member complimented by another for a wonderful talk. The speaker said, "Don't thank me or give me credit. Give God the credit." I was determined that if ever anyone thanked me for my talk, I would say the same thing (humbly, of course.). Finally, my old-timer friend did compliment me on my talk one night, and I did say, "Don't thank me. God did it." The old-timer smiled, put his arm around me, and said, "Honey, it wasn't that good!" Up until that time I had thought "humble" was some kind of pie. I knew from the beginning that my vices were way ahead of my virtues. That was bad. Worse, some of my vices were being classed as virtues. But since other members seemed to be gaining on their vices, I could hope for myself. But this time, introspection had become somewhat habitual, and I realized that I would have as many hang-ups in working these Steps, as I'd had hangovers during the wet years (or should I say the monsoons?). In Step Seven, the word "humbly" threw a monkey wrench into my sensitive emotional gears. Oh, what it did to my poor id! It seemed I was forever searching feverishly through all the dictionaries I could lay hands on for a definition of "humble" that I could accept. Even the excellent coverage of this aspect in the "Twelve and Twelve" availed me nothing. Humble? Humbug! Hadn't I always been the one put upon? The doormat type? Was I now to wear sackcloth and ashes or a hair shirt? All my life, I'd been taught that I alone was responsible for my character, including my shortcomings - responsible for self- discipline and self-reliance also. That reminds me of the fellow who claimed that he was a self-made man, whereupon his friend remarked that this belief certainly relieved God of an embarrassing responsibility! Still, I could plainly see the golden thread of true humility running through all the Steps, and I knew how very important humility was to my continued sobriety. I became reconciled to the definition I found in a new, revised dictionary: "Humble indicates a personal realization of smallness, without loss of respect, and differs from humiliation, which implies public shame in front of others or being made to seem foolish or inferior," and "to be neither inordinately proud of our talents and assets, nor ashamed of our defects or failures, nor unduly on the defensive over them." Also: "free from vanity." In other words, (I quote Tryon Edwards): "True humility is not an abject, despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us." My willingness to have my defects of character removed was bolstered by the realization that little, if any, spiritual growth was possible as long as I held on to my old ideas and defects. The words in our big book keep appearing before me: "Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well, regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house." This is what Step Seven is to me; it means I am going to clean house and I will have all the help I need. By taking this step, I am not giving up anything; I am getting rid of whatever might lead me to drink again and whatever might prevent achieving real serenity. Now, with God's help and my own cooperation, via Step Seven, I can become on the individual level a first-rate power, instead of the second-rate power that I was before AA. (I was truly suffering form an immense power failure - or bad wiring.) I have a favorite reminder which helps me keep Step Seven in view: "At moments she discovered she was grotesquely wrong, and then she treated herself to a week of passionate humility." This quote from the works of Henry James has become part of my inventory. I believe that through the first six Steps I have gained some knowledge of my character defects and that I know (at least in part and at times) what I need to get rid of! It is certainly no problem for me to humbly ask my Higher Power to remove them, either. I never did know what to do with them before. Besides, my pride is the only thing I can swallow anymore that is nonfattening. In fact, this diet tends to reduce the ego and eliminate fatheads - mine, anyhow. Step Seven simple? Not on your ego! M. U., Brighton, CO Reprinted with permission from the Grapevine—November, 1970

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JULY, 2012 Volume 29 Issue No 3 U N I F I E R

“An Intergroup is an A.A. service office that involves partnership among groups in a community, just as A.A. groups themselves are partnerships of individuals. It is established to carry out certain functions common to all groups . . . functions which are best handled by a centralized office ~ and it is usually maintained, supervised and supported by these groups in their general interest. It exists to aid groups in their common purpose of carrying the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” Guidelines on Intergroups/Central Offices, reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.

Rocketing

into the

Fourth

Dimension . . .

2011 BREVARD INTERGROUP BOARD

Chairperson Phyllis B. [email protected]

Vice Chair Terri C.

[email protected]

Secretary Pamela LN. [email protected]

Treasurer Michael S.

[email protected]

Phone Army Shane C. [email protected]

Social Events Dave R.

and Nichole E. [email protected]

Webmaster Mike J.

[email protected]

Office Manager Bob H. Financial Manager Frank C.

Supply Manager John E. [email protected]

The Unifier is published monthly by Brevard Inter-group for the purpose of communication with the local fellowship. The con-tent is the responsibility of

the Editors and its contribu-tors and does not necessari-

ly represent the view of

A.A.

Please send your article to:

Brevard Intergroup Inc. 720 E. New Haven Ave,

#3

Melbourne FL 32901

Office Hours; M-F, 9-4:30

321-724-2247 or 633-0052

fax: 321-724-8574

email: [email protected]

website:

www.aaspacecoast.org

For Online AA Meetings

aa-intergroup.org

STEP SEVEN

For me, at first glance Step Seven seemed a cinch, especially in comparison to some of the preceding Steps. As is often the

case, on closer examination the seemingly simple proved to be anything but! I thought this Step was only a kind of mopping-up

maneuver or an interlude where I could rest on my laurels. (I was wearing them in the wrong place at that time.) Steps One

through Six had shown me how inadequate my own powers and resources were - as far as my alcoholism was concerned.

Besides, I had to be entirely ready to part with my defects (Step Six), and I wasn't at all ready.

The earlier Steps, however, had removed some of the careful padding from my ego, and a remark made by an old-timer and

dear friend had helped. I had heard one member complimented by another for a wonderful talk. The speaker said, "Don't thank

me or give me credit. Give God the credit." I was determined that if ever anyone thanked me for my talk, I would say the same

thing (humbly, of course.).

Finally, my old-timer friend did compliment me on my talk one night, and I did say, "Don't thank me. God did it." The old-timer

smiled, put his arm around me, and said, "Honey, it wasn't that good!" Up until that time I had thought "humble" was some kind

of pie.

I knew from the beginning that my vices were way ahead of my virtues. That was bad. Worse, some of my vices were being

classed as virtues. But since other members seemed to be gaining on their vices, I could hope for myself. But this time,

introspection had become somewhat habitual, and I realized that I would have as many hang-ups in working these Steps, as I'd

had hangovers during the wet years (or should I say the monsoons?).

In Step Seven, the word "humbly" threw a monkey wrench into my sensitive emotional gears. Oh, what it did to my poor id! It

seemed I was forever searching feverishly through all the dictionaries I could lay hands on for a definition of "humble" that I

could accept. Even the excellent coverage of this aspect in the "Twelve and Twelve" availed me nothing. Humble? Humbug!

Hadn't I always been the one put upon? The doormat type? Was I now to wear sackcloth and ashes or a hair shirt?

All my life, I'd been taught that I alone was responsible for my character, including my shortcomings - responsible for self-

discipline and self-reliance also. That reminds me of the fellow who claimed that he was a self-made man, whereupon his friend

remarked that this belief certainly relieved God of an embarrassing responsibility!

Still, I could plainly see the golden thread of true humility running through all the Steps, and I knew how very important

humility was to my continued sobriety. I became reconciled to the definition I found in a new, revised dictionary: "Humble

indicates a personal realization of smallness, without loss of respect, and differs from humiliation, which implies public shame

in front of others or being made to seem foolish or inferior," and "to be neither inordinately proud of our talents and assets, nor

ashamed of our defects or failures, nor unduly on the defensive over them." Also: "free from vanity." In other words, (I quote

Tryon Edwards): "True humility is not an abject, despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ourselves as God sees us."

My willingness to have my defects of character removed was bolstered by the realization that little, if any, spiritual growth

was possible as long as I held on to my old ideas and defects. The words in our big book keep appearing before me: "Burn the

idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well, regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God

and clean house." This is what Step Seven is to me; it means I am going to clean house and I will have all the help I need. By

taking this step, I am not giving up anything; I am getting rid of whatever might lead me to drink again and whatever might

prevent achieving real serenity. Now, with God's help and my own cooperation, via Step Seven, I can become on the individual

level a first-rate power, instead of the second-rate power that I was before AA. (I was truly suffering form an immense power

failure - or bad wiring.)

I have a favorite reminder which helps me keep Step Seven in view: "At moments she discovered she was grotesquely wrong,

and then she treated herself to a week of passionate humility." This quote from the works of Henry James has become part of

my inventory.

I believe that through the first six Steps I have gained some knowledge of my character

defects and that I know (at least in part and at times) what I need to get rid of! It is certainly no

problem for me to humbly ask my Higher Power to remove them, either. I never did know what

to do with them before. Besides, my pride is the only thing I can swallow anymore that is

nonfattening. In fact, this diet tends to reduce the ego and eliminate fatheads - mine, anyhow.

Step Seven simple? Not on your ego!

M. U., Brighton, CO

Reprinted with permission from the Grapevine—November, 1970

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JULY BIRTHDAYS—Look at all those miracles! Tradition Seven—”Every A.A. group ought to be self supporting, declining outside

contributions.”

In AA, minor cash costs are incurred when

just a few people voluntarily meet together. The cost

of hiring a meeting place is real. Other incidental

costs grow along with the group.

But because nobody asks us to meet

together except ourselves, then logically we

ourselves should pay whatever costs arise through

this association within our Fellowship. It’s as simple

as that!

If honestly (through our own free will and

the help of a greater Power) we seek to help

ourselves, we must decline outside contributions

because, after all, it’s nobody’s business except our

own anyway.

By helping ourselves so we help others

similarly, with no thought of reward. Then in turn

do likewise, and so AA snowballs.

New groups learn

how to maintain themselves

from the members’

contributions—offered in

gratitude for a new found life

and happiness.

Reprinted with permission from the

Grapevine—February, 1959

AFTER HOURS GROUP Barbara B-18 yrs Gayle-6 yrs Laura K-3 yrs Jim O-3 yrs Jessie J-5 yrs Linda L. 3 yrs Jon S-1 yr *Belated June* Lori D-10 yrs Brent-14 yrs Pauline-6 yrs Richard F-3 yrs Dane-2 yrs BETTER LATE THAN NEVER Tessa-1 yr Robb S-12 yrs BIKERS HELPING BIKERS GROUP Vendor-20 yrs Tube-36 yrs Rick-30 yrs Stuart-27 yrs *Belated June* Robert-3 yrs Scott-12 yrs BROWN BAG BUNCH Don M-5 yrs Michael C-29 yrs Ed H-17 yrs Nona V-20 yrs CAPE CANAVERAL GROUP Jack E-12 yrs Wes-29 yrs *Belated June* Mike D-23 yrs Mike W-2 yrs JJ C-12 yrs Tom P-16 yrs CONSCIOUS CONTACT GROUP Fred H-23 yrs Patty G-10 yrs Cindy W-5 yrs EARLY BIRDS GROUP *Belated June* Spanke G-7 yrs Babs-7 yrs Megan-15 yrs John Mc-39 yrs EAU GALLIE GROUP Suzi H-8 yrs Dave G-26 yrs John S-10 yrs *Belated June* Hank H-13 yrs Cathy T-37 yrs ELEVENTH STEP GROUP Michael H-1 yr Kat-4 yrs Tony-4 yrs Steven M-6 yrs Janet B-5 yrs Ivan H-7 yrs Deborah-3 yrs HIGHLAND GROUP *Belated June* Monica E-36 yrs Jim W-7 yrs JUST US PICKLES GROUP *Belated June* Michael-22 yrs Bob– 1 yr DeLisa-1 yr Michelle-1 yr Scarlet-4 yrs KEEP IT SIMPLE GROUP Phaedra-1 yr Joel D-13 yrs LIVING SOBER GROUP Jenni T-21 yrs *Belated June* Reed B-5 yrs Tim M-1 yr John G-1 yr James S-1 yr Amanda C-1 yr Betty F-23 yrs LOST AND FOUND GROUP Deke D-12 yrs NEW HOPE GROUP Matt K-1 yr Jim C-3 yrs Jack M-18 yrs David M-20 yrs Scotty-25 yrs *Belated June* Brandy-1 yr Valli H-1 yr Suzanne-5 yrs Dee Dee A-20 yrs Carl B-23 yrs Bob B-33 yrs NEW WOMEN’S GROUP Mikki L-19 yrs *Belated June* Christine-3 yrs Elaine R-39 yrs Betty F-23 yrs

OUTREACH GROUP Heath B-6 yrs Jim L-1 yr *Belated June* Marie R-5 yrs PATRICK GROUP Paul P-24 yrs PRIMARY PURPOSE GROUP Chuck W-6 yrs Michele B-25 yrs Eric C-2 yrs Robbie B-1 yr REAL ALCOHOLIC MEN’S GROUP Lou B-3 yrs Robert C-3 yrs Tom B-4 yrs Carl C-14 yrs John W-14 yrs Robert A-23 yrs Patrick D-26 yrs SANDPIPER GROUP Rod P-1 yr Victoria V-1 yr Richard V-1 yr Bruce C-2 yrs Steven S-2 yrs Tina P-2 yrs Donna K-4 yrs Scott L-6 yrs Sean L-8 yrs Leslie J-13 yrs Kristen B-14 yrs Nancy T-18 yrs Rick B-24 yrs Melanie M-25 yrs *Belated June* Helen G-2 yrs Laura S-2 yrs Mary Jo F-2 yrs Lisa A-7 yrs Wayne C-12 yrs Jerry L-15 yrs Bo-18 yrs Jerry H-15 yrs Nina F-18 yrs David H-20 yrs Beth H-21 yrs Judy B-20 yrs Mike H-21 yrs Todd N-22 yrs Tyra S-26 yrs Marsha L-26 yrs Jeannie L-27 yrs Craig G-27 yrs Ray F-28 yrs Ben E-31 yrs Mary G-35 yrs Denis C-38 yrs Brenda F-25 yrs Margaret J-35 yrs SISTERS IN SOBRIETY GROUP Sandy B-20 yrs Tami H-6 yrs Phaedra S-1 yr Meg S-2 yrs SIX-O-FIVE GROUP *Belated June* John K-13 yrs Robert C–3 yrs John P-4 yrs Greg L-25 yrs Dean P-24 yrs Nancy W-21 yrs SUNSET GROUP Jan W-1 yr SUNTREE GROUP Sunny H-1 yr Judy B-1 yr Denise D-5 yrs Ann R-5 yrs Denise M-6 yrs Kay S-7 yrs Lonny M-7 yrs Mike O-10 yrs Chris K-20 yrs Patrick D-26 yrs Michael D-27 yrs Gloria J-32 yrs Paul R-33 yrs *Belated June* Marijane V-37 yrs SUNDOWNER’S GROUP Joseph-16 yrs Nicole S–3 yrs SUNTREE WOMEN’S GROUP Mary M-31 yrs Beverly P–30 yrs Nona V-20 yrs Isabel M–8 yrs Karen K-3 yrs WOMEN LIVING SOBER GROUP Jean M-19 yrs Chanel-6 yrs VIERA GROUP Dee-1 yr

BIRTHDAY CONTRIBUTORS

Some members express their gratitude with an

annual Birthday Contribution based on their number

of years of sobriety. These

contributions support Intergroup’s

services to members and groups

throughout Brevard County.

It is the still suffering alcoholic who

ultimately benefits from your generous

spirit!

P A G E 2 J U L Y , 2 0 1 2

Step Seven—”Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.”

The willingness to change came when I was able to identify and own the

cause of my discomfort. Then I could ask humbly. Without this willingness, I would

have turned into a chronic and terminal bleeding deacon, running around trying to

get people to see it my way. Of course I have tried that over the years, and the result

was always that I ended up bored and alone.

Reprinted with permission from the Grapevine—July, 1997

Alcoholics think that the ‘Bluebird

of Happiness’ is just another

swallow!

DID YOU KNOW...that your Brevard

Intergroup Office now carries a

wide variety of gold and silver re-

covery jewelry? We can also spe-

cial order items not in stock. Come

in soon and see our new display!

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*** New Meetings ***

None to report

*** Meeting Changes ***

Melbourne: The Just Us Pickles Group has changed their

monthly „speaker‟ meeting from the first Saturday to the first Friday

of the month at 6PM.

Satellite Beach: The Humbly Asked Him Group has changed

their Tuesday meeting time from 3:00PM to 2:30PM, and their

Thursday Meeting Time from 2:00PM to 2:31PM. This Thursday

afternoon meeting will be listed under a new name: “No Human

Power Meeting.”

Titusville: The Primary Purpose Group

Sunday open meeting at 9:00AM will change

from “Discussion “to “Living Sober.”

P A G E 3 J U L Y , 2 0 1 2

M E E T I N G C H A N G E S

Faithful Fivers are fellow members who donate

five dollars ($5) a month to Intergroup as an act

of gratitude. Their generosity helps us to ’carry

the message’ throughout the

year!

Deepest Appreciation to: BARBARA B, BOB H, BUNKY, FRANK C, JOHN Mc, LARRY A, LISA L, MIKE E, PHIL Mc, ROB L , and maybe YOU

next time?

M A Y F A I T H F U L F I V E R S

M A Y R E P M E E T I N G A T T E N D A N C E 909 Sober Time YP Group-MIRANDA C.

A Vision For You Group-SUSAN K.

Better Late Than Never Group-RUTH T.

Conscious Contact Group-CINDY W.

Courage To Change Group-JEFF G.

District 12 Liaison-DENISE B.

District 15 Liaison-JOE W.

Early Birds Group-SYLVIA M.

Eleventh Step Group-CHELSEA B.

Gateway Group-BRIAN S.

How It Works Group-CHARLES C.

Just Us Pickles Group-TIFFANY C.

Melbourne Beach Group-NICOLE W.

Melbourne Group-ELIZABETH M.

Midnight Sanity Group-RUTH T.

New Hope Group-MARIANNE B.

New Pineda Group-LARRY A.

Noon Sobriety Group-BILL K.

Old Towne Hall Men’s Meeting-STACEY L.

Patrick Group-MARTY C.

Primary Purpose Group-TIM A.

Reality Challenged Group-EARL M.

Sandpiper Group-JUDE

Second Base Group-SCOTT C.

Sisters in Sobriety Group-NANCI S.

Sobriety in the Country Group-BETH F.

Space Coast Young People’s-TIM C.

Sunrise Group-GARY D.

Suntree Group-ROBB S.

Turning Point Group-DAVE T.

Wake-Up Call Group-DAVE T.

Women’s Beachside Group-ROSEMARY W.

Present were:

28 voting members, 2 District liaisons,

6 Board members and

Frank C., IG Financial Manager

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & SERVICE!

LATE NOTICE! Workshop: Danishes with the Delegate

What: The Post-Conference Delegate’s Report

topics include: the 11thTradition, bequeathing money to AA, Facebook and AA, etc.

Who: Cecilia R., Area 14 Delegate & other Panel 61 members

Where: New Hope Group, 1135 N. Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island

When: June 30th from 9AM to 11:30AM

Reprinted with permission from the Grapevine—August, 1975

ATTENTION! The Area Assembly meets every quarter at the Renaissance World Golf Resort, 500 S. Legacy Tr. in St. Augustine. The dates for 2012 are: (1) January 13-15, (2) March 30,31 and April 1, (3) July 13-15, and (4) October 12-14.

THE 56TH FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION will

be held August 1st thru 5th in Palm Harbor at the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort.. Great speakers, lots of meetings, workshops, banquets, ice cream socials, sporting events, entertainment and much, much more. For additional information, regis-tration and schedule call (800) 492-6899 or go to 56.flstateconvention.com on the internet. Registration forms are also available at the Intergroup Office.

YANA CLUB 4TH OF JULY FEAST!

After the 12 noon meeting of the Gateway Group at 1012 Main Street in Titusville. Please bring a covered dish or your favorite dessert. Lots of FUN & FELLOWSHIP!!

—AND— JUST US PICKLES JULY 4TH ALCOTHON!

From 8AM to 7PM at 700 Atlantis Rd, Bldg #3, Suite #307 in Melbourne. Meetings will be held on the even hours with lunch served at 1PM, covered dishes are appreciated.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

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P A G E 4 J U L Y , 2 0 1 2

M A Y F I N A N C E S M A Y G R O U P C O N T R I B U T I O N S GROUP MONTH Y-T-D

A Vision for You 50.40 127.20

After Hours Group 0.00 400.00

Barefoot Bay Group 0.00 200.00

Better Late Than Never Group 0.00 47.20

Box Car Group 0.00 100.00

Brown Bag Bunch 60.00 300.00

Cape Canaveral Group 0.00 60.00

Conscious Contact Group 0.00 150.00

District 15 GSR Committee

Early Birds Group 23.30 211.36

Eau Gallie Group 0.00 231.55

Eight-O-Five Men‟s Group 110.56 110.56

Eleventh Step Group 0.00 200.00

Faith Viera Meeting 25.00 25.00

Gateway Group 0.00 130.00

Greater Destiny Men‟s Group 200.00 200.00

Highland Group 20.00 20.00

How It Works Group 50.00 50.00

Just Us Pickles Group 352.60 352.60

K.I.S.S. 0.00 30.00

Lambda Group

Life Goes on Group

Living Sober Group

Melbourne Beach Group 0.00 811.49

Melbourne Group

New Beginnings Women‟s Gp

New Hope Group 25.00 125.00

New Pineda Group 0.00 100.00

New Women‟s Group

INCOME MONTH Y-T-D

Donations (three kinds) 1,263.38 8,272.12

Sales 3,350.84 21,939.24

Other Income 59.27 212.68

Social Events 1,588.00 12,211.20

TOTAL INCOME 6,261.49 42,635.24

EXPENSES MONTH Y-T-D

Bad Debt 0.00 4.24

Cost of Goods Sold 2,405.78 16,399.92

Copying 191.00 1,312.04

Donations (AA) 1,200.00 1,200.00

Insurance 83.77 335.08

Social Events 1,455.72 9,390.45

Licenses and Taxes 0.00 61.25

Office Postage 0.00 70.75

Office Expense 287.80 1,022.71

Phone Army Postage 0.00 31.93

Rent 220.00 1,100.00

Repairs and Maintenance 14.83 145.48

Salaries and Wages 1,728.00 8,721.00

Payroll Taxes - FICA 132.24 667.26

Telephone and Internet 223.05 1,216.90

Travel (Intergroup Seminar) 25.00 25.00

Utilities 52.50 200.76

TOTAL EXPENSE 8,019.69 41,904.77

NET INCOME - 1,758.20 + 730.47

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Cashbox Fund 75.00

BB&T Bank- Prudent Reserve Account* 11,706.82

TD Bank—Checking Account 5,020.41

TOTAL ACCOUNTS 16,802.23

The Prudent Reserve represents a 3-month average Operating Expense for Brevard Intergroup of $11,704. The Prudent Reserve is currently at 100+%.

Noon Sobriety Group 0.00 160.00

Ocean Reflections Meeting

Old School Group

Outreach Group 0.00 40.00

Patrick Group 0.00 34.50

Real Alcoholic Men‟s Gp 0.00 200.00

Reality Challenged Group

Sandpiper Group 160.00 920.00

Sea Heart Group 0.00 75.00

Seaside Women‟s Group 0.00 193.04

Second Base Group 0.00 30.00

Seven & Seven Group 0.00 15.65

Sisters in Sobriety Group 0.00 500.00

Six-O-Five Group

Sober Awakenings Group 0.00 5.00

Space Coast Young People Gp

Sunday Beach Meeting 97.05 463.50

Sundowner Group

Sunrise Group 0.00 105.48

Sunset Group

Suntree Group 0.00 138.91

Suntree Women‟s Group 0.00 302.00

Thursday Women‟s Group

Viera Group 0.00 65.00

Women‟s Beachside Grp 0.00 50.00

TOTAL 1,173.91 7,280.04

Office Visitors 179 General AA Calls 260 12-Step Help Calls 3 Court-Ordered Calls 11 Website Referrals 28 Where & When’s 12 Al-Anon/Alateen 3 NA Referrals 3 Other Programs 0

Come visit us at the Office!!

If you are interested in being an

Office Volunteer call us at 724-2247 or 633-0052

Thanks to all for your support of Intergroup.

Self-Support: Where Money and

Spirituality Mix

The Bottom Line

************************************

…‖ we have never been diverted from

our primary purpose of carrying the

message to the alcoholic who still

suffers — wherever he or she may be.

This is the fundamental work of

Alcoholics Anonymous, and to ensure

that the hand of A.A. will always

remain outstretched, money and

spirituality must continue to mix. And

for that, we are all responsible.‖

(To be continued)

*********************************** Reprinted from the Pamphlet ―Self-support:

Where Money and Spirituality Mix.‖ (F-3)

with permission from the GSO.

M A Y A C T I O N A T I N T E R G R O U P

This group information lags by two months.

If your group’s donation hasn’t shown up,

call the office to confirm.

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Thank

Phyllis opened the meeting with the Serenity

Prayer. Introductions were made. Board

members present were Phyllis B.,

Chairperson, Michael S., Treasurer, Shane

C., Phone Army Director, Dave R., Social

Events Co-Chair, Pamela L.N., Secretary and

Terri C., Vice Chair. Also attending was

Frank C., Office Manager.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Denise announced the

District 12 Founders Day

Picnic on June 10th at

Wickham Park. and the

7th Tradition Workshop

on June 23rd at Just Us Pickles.

OFFICER REPORTS

SECRETARY REPORT

Pamela submitted the minutes

for April via email to the reps.

Charlie moved to accept the

minutes, Ruth seconded,

unanimous.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Mike submitted the

Treasurers report for April.

The net income for the

month was negative

$385.47. The budgeted

income was negative

$158.52. Office expenses were more than

expected. The TD Bank Checking account

balance on April 30, 2012 was $9,522.43.

The prudent reserve is $11,704.00.

Contributions were received from six groups

for the month, all donating $100 or more,

with one at $320.00. The annual audit was

completed. Recommendations and action

items were documented and a report will be

completed and available for review at

Intergroup. There were no significant

findings.

OFFICE REPORTS

Frank reported four twelve step

calls, 215 general AA calls, 208

office visitors, 20 referrals to

the Website, and 28 where &

when’s were handed out for the

month of April. Frank reported

the office is fully manned and asked that if

there is a group not present here today that you

will be attending, please pick up their Unifiers

and bring them to the group.

PHONE ARMY

Shane reported there are 92

active volunteers on the Phone

Army. All 24 regular watches

are filled. There were two gains

this month with no loses. There

are 138 volunteers on the 12th

Step List. 84 Male & 54 Female. 52 of these

volunteers cover multiple areas within the

County. There were no gains or losses this

month.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Dave advised there will be a final

report prepared for next month.

There was also discussion regarding

doing this annually. Phyllis

suggested that we will need to begin

a committee for the New Years Eve

Dinner and Dance.

WEBSITE REPORT

Pamela read the web

site report submitted by

Mike. There were 3201

visits, with 7026 pages

viewed. The where and

when was the most visited page with 2143 hits.

Mike completed twelve maintenance activities

and has eight current events listed.

OLD BUSINESS

By-Laws: there was one

vote for all the changes

suggested, Bill moved to

accept, Scott seconded,

unanimous.

Annual Audit: was completed on May 12,

2012 with several results. Mike stated we

have good internal controls and nothing

was found out of the ordinary. Frank

added there were ten recommendations

made of things to change in procedure

and possibly to the by-laws. We are

working to implement these things in the

near future. For a full report please come

by Intergroup and view the report.

NEW BUSINESS

National Archives

Conference: Cocoa

Beach, October 4th

through the 7th. Go to

www.aanationalarchivesworkshop.com to

register. Please encourage your districts

to get involved.

SHARING SESSION

Come to Founders Day

and the Fish Fry

Reminder: if your

group has difficulty

getting to the Intergroup

Office to pick up AA

materials, we will be glad to deliver them

to you at the rep meeting.

Next meeting will be June 24th at

3:00p.m. at the Wickham Park Senior

Center.

Bill moved to adjourn at 3:35p.m.

Yours in Service,

Pamela L.N.

Intergroup Secretary

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4 CELEBRATE AMERICA!

Alcothon at Just Us Pickles & Cookout

at YANA Club (see page 3)

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10 District 15 meets at

6pm at Merritt Island Group 3585 N Courtenay Pkwy,

Ste 1

11 District 12 meets at

7pm-St Johns Church, 610 Young

St—Concept 7

discussion 5:30-6:30pm before

meeting

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13 AREA ASSEMBLY

In St Augustine

July 13, 14 & 15

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18 District 23 meets

7pm-Circle Club on Eau Gallie Cswy.

I.H.B.

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20 Unifier deadline for

AUGUST

Birthdays and

Group Events!

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24 I.G. Board Meeting @ 6:30pm at the Office

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I.G. Rep Mtg 3pm @ Wickham Park Senior

Center

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Florida State Convention

begins August 1st in Palm

Harbor

Please send my very own copy of the Unifier Newsletter for one year, twelve whole issues, to the address below. Enclosed is my check

or money order for $10.00 to help with expenses.

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