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Monthly ThemesFEBRUARYI thought Sobriety Meant Just NotDrinking

(due 12/15/13)

MARCHConnecting with a High Power

(due 1/19/14)

APRILWhy do I have to do an inventory?

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Minutes, pgs. 5-6 Financial Statements, p. 7 Group Contributions,

pgs. 8-9 Central Office Notes, p. 10 Calendar of Events,

pgs. 11-12 Upcoming Events & Speaker

Meetings, p. 13

“Bill W.” Day Celebrates A HeroBy Steve Z.

Alcoholics Anonymous has long been known for the anonymity of itsmembers. But there are two key figures in AA's history whose names are wellknown. One is co-founder Bill Wilson, known as "Bill W." Beginning in the 1930s,Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith began helping other alcoholics in order to maintain theirown sobriety.

Wilson's simple grave in Vermont makes no mention of his work. Thatdoesn't stop people from visiting it, especially on this annual Bill W. Day. Butpeople seek out Wilson's grave in a small cemetery near his birthplace in EastDorset, Vt., all year long.

Dick — nearly everyone in AA is known by first name only — helps tendthe grave, collecting the notes left there.

"Dear Bill, 27 years ago I gave life to my son MJS," he reads aloud. "Justover a year ago, the program you founded brought him back to life. Signed, “agrateful mom."

Besides notes, Dick says that people leave their sobriety chips at Wilson'sgrave. The medallions show how long someone has been continuously sober.

There will be a lot of new chips left on the headstone on this annual Bill W.Day, which Dick helps to organize. It's the first Sunday in June, when hundredsdescend on the small village to visit Wilson's grave.

At the cemetery, a man sends visitors to parking spots nearby. His name isDennis; he drove over from Maine to help direct traffic. The license plate on Dennis'pickup truck reads "IHADNUFF." He's been coming to Bill W. Day for more than15 years.

"I have great respect for Bill and everything he's done for our lives," Dennissays. "It's not just not drinking; it's about living a different life, becoming a differenthuman being."

The cemetery that holds Wilson's grave occupies a grassy hillside justoutside the village. More than 200 people gather around Wilson's small marbleheadstone, which simply bears his name and the years 1895 and 1971.

There's time for a few personal testimonials. “The state of Vermont gave mea driver's license on May 15, 1966. I got picked up for my first DWI on May 15,1966," says Brian, drawing laughs from those gathered. Brian was 16 when he metBill Wilson after a court ordered him to attend AA. After he got sober, Brian saysthat he never saw Wilson. His visit to the grave is his way of saying thanks.




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The San Diego

AA CoordinatorJanuary 2014 VOL. XIV NO. 1

Join the fun and

submit an article!

Monthly Themes FEBRUARYI thought Sobriety Meant Just Not Drinking (due 12/15/13)

MARCHConnecting with a High Power (due 1/19/14)

APRILWhy do I have to do an inventory? (due 4/16/14)

Submit a 500 to 1,000 word story to Newsletter Chair at: [email protected] more information, see page 2

Meetings in Motion, p. 4 Coordinating Council




Meetings, p. 13

“Bill W.” Day Celebrates A Hero By Steve Z.

Alcoholics Anonymous has long been known for the anonymity of its members. But there are two key figures in AA's history whose names are well known. One is co-founder Bill Wilson, known as "Bill W." Beginning in the 1930s, Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith began helping other alcoholics in order to maintain their own sobriety.

Wilson's simple grave in Vermont makes no mention of his work. That doesn't stop people from visiting it, especially on this annual Bill W. Day. But people seek out Wilson's grave in a small cemetery near his birthplace in East Dorset, Vt., all year long.

Dick — nearly everyone in AA is known by first name only — helps tend the grave, collecting the notes left there.

"Dear Bill, 27 years ago I gave life to my son MJS," he reads aloud. "Just over a year ago, the program you founded brought him back to life. Signed, “a grateful mom."

Besides notes, Dick says that people leave their sobriety chips at Wilson's grave. The medallions show how long someone has been continuously sober.

There will be a lot of new chips left on the headstone on this annual Bill W. Day, which Dick helps to organize. It's the first Sunday in June, when hundreds descend on the small village to visit Wilson's grave.

At the cemetery, a man sends visitors to parking spots nearby. His name is Dennis; he drove over from Maine to help direct traffic. The license plate on Dennis' pickup truck reads "IHADNUFF." He's been coming to Bill W. Day for more than 15 years.

"I have great respect for Bill and everything he's done for our lives," Dennis says. "It's not just not drinking; it's about living a different life, becoming a different human being."

The cemetery that holds Wilson's grave occupies a grassy hillside just outside the village. More than 200 people gather around Wilson's small marble headstone, which simply bears his name and the years 1895 and 1971.

There's time for a few personal testimonials. “The state of Vermont gave me a driver's license on May 15, 1966. I got picked up for my first DWI on May 15, 1966," says Brian, drawing laughs from those gathered. Brian was 16 when he met Bill Wilson after a court ordered him to attend AA. After he got sober, Brian says that he never saw Wilson. His visit to the grave is his way of saying thanks.


Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.” (from Big Book, page 47)

The San Diego

AA CoordinatorJanuary 2014 VOL. XIV NO. 1

Join the fun and

submit an article!

Monthly Themes FEBRUARYI thought Sobriety Meant Just Not Drinking (due 12/15/13)

MARCHConnecting with a High Power (due 1/19/14)

APRILWhy do I have to do an inventory? (due 4/16/14)

Submit a 500 to 1,000 word story to Newsletter Chair at: [email protected] more information, see page 2

Meetings in Motion, p. 4 Coordinating Council




Meetings, p. 13

“Bill W.” Day Celebrates A Hero By Steve Z.

Alcoholics Anonymous has long been known for the anonymity of its members. But there are two key figures in AA's history whose names are well known. One is co-founder Bill Wilson, known as "Bill W." Beginning in the 1930s, Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith began helping other alcoholics in order to maintain their own sobriety.

Wilson's simple grave in Vermont makes no mention of his work. That doesn't stop people from visiting it, especially on this annual Bill W. Day. But people seek out Wilson's grave in a small cemetery near his birthplace in East Dorset, Vt., all year long.

Dick — nearly everyone in AA is known by first name only — helps tend the grave, collecting the notes left there.

"Dear Bill, 27 years ago I gave life to my son MJS," he reads aloud. "Just over a year ago, the program you founded brought him back to life. Signed, “a grateful mom."

Besides notes, Dick says that people leave their sobriety chips at Wilson's grave. The medallions show how long someone has been continuously sober.

There will be a lot of new chips left on the headstone on this annual Bill W. Day, which Dick helps to organize. It's the first Sunday in June, when hundreds descend on the small village to visit Wilson's grave.

At the cemetery, a man sends visitors to parking spots nearby. His name is Dennis; he drove over from Maine to help direct traffic. The license plate on Dennis' pickup truck reads "IHADNUFF." He's been coming to Bill W. Day for more than 15 years.

"I have great respect for Bill and everything he's done for our lives," Dennis says. "It's not just not drinking; it's about living a different life, becoming a different human being."

The cemetery that holds Wilson's grave occupies a grassy hillside just outside the village. More than 200 people gather around Wilson's small marble headstone, which simply bears his name and the years 1895 and 1971.

There's time for a few personal testimonials. “The state of Vermont gave me a driver's license on May 15, 1966. I got picked up for my first DWI on May 15, 1966," says Brian, drawing laughs from those gathered. Brian was 16 when he met Bill Wilson after a court ordered him to attend AA. After he got sober, Brian says that he never saw Wilson. His visit to the grave is his way of saying thanks.

22 SAN DIEGO CENTRAL OFFICE24 HOUR PHONE (619) 265-8762 OUR WEB PAGE www.aasandiego.org E-MAIL: [email protected] FAX: (619) 265-2954 OFFICE & BOOKSTORE Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Central Office Manager: Connie J.

The San Diego “AA Coordinator” is a monthly newsletter published by the San Diego Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole, nor does publication of any article imply endorsements by Alcoholics Anonymous or San Diego Central Office, except when Conference approved publications are quoted.

Contributions from A.A. members are welcome and will be printed as space allows and as they are relevant to the upcoming topic(s) (see page 1, bottom left).

Submissions may be emailed to the newsletter chair at [email protected]. They may also be typed or neatly handwritten and mailed to Central Office or delivered in person to the committee before the fourth Thursday of the month at 6PM, Central Office. Submissions must include contact information and a name (your name and last initials only). The editors reserve the right to edit contents for length, clarity, and their relation to the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. An effort will be made to contact the author regarding content changes.

Phone Volunteers, 12th Step Calls, meeting information, group and individual contributions, book and literature sales, Coordinating Council and Intergroup Information can be obtained at the Central Office. For Committee specific information contact the following Committee Chairs: Coordinating Council Officers: Council Chair Jerry C. Council Assistant Nikki F. After Hours Phones Ruben S. Business Committee Steve E.

New Coordinators Outreach Committee Jennifer Program Committee Nicki V. Public Info Committee Jim M. Newsletter/Coordinator Carolyn F.

Area Officers: Delegate Tom M. Alternate Delegate Dean B. Area Chair Jane G. Archives Linda R. H & I Director Debbie A. Young People’s Committee

TBD

Contributors: Carolyn F., Suzanne, Michael, Frank L., Rick R., BJ McCall, Chris F.

Jan. Theme: Why Anonymity? Collate: Wed., January 15, 2013

5:30 pm, at Central Office All are welcome.

Committee Wed. 1/15 right after Meeting: the Collate @ Central Office

VIEW FROM THE CHAIR: This month we discuss the Why Anonymity. I respect our tradition to remain anonymous.

Some of us have no problem revealing our full name but that does not mean everyone has that option. In this month’s issue we discuss personal stories of anonymity. I’ve included an NPR article written on Bill W. Many did not learn Bill’s last name until he died. Now people flock to the grave of William G. Wilson to give thanks for all he did.

Remember, we have a new section on page 3 for your poems, songs, or your wisdom.

The Newsletter Committee continues to need members to write articles, write poems, and to fold and collate the newsletter once a month. We also need submissions from the AA population at large! Ask for participation in your meetings so everyone has a chance to carry the message. If you have something to say, write it down and email it to: [email protected].

We have professional writers and editors on staff and we can make you look good in print.

I welcome your input and constructive criticism. Till next month when we again meet between the covers.

Thank you for allowing me to serve, Carolyn F.

HELP WANTED

The Coordinator Newsletter Committee has immediate openings on the

committee for writers. No experience necessary. Email your submission to

[email protected]

You And Your Words Saved Me By Juli M

I sit here thinking, why me Why did I have to be the one To feel all this hurt And it never be done

Then the one person I expect least Talks to me and listens So that my secrets are released

No longer bottled up inside For no one to know but me I love you Jaimee And your generosity

You listened when no one else would And promised you would not tell You told how you related to me And understood why I yell

You said you want me to be happy And stop writing only sad So here’s to you for helping me Not to feel so bad

Little did you know I was slowly dying inside Sometimes I even cut Then when people asked, I lied

You’re the only one who knows All of what I’ve been through And I love you for caring Enough to help me like you do

You and your words Saved my life And know because of you I can throw away that knife

This may not seem the happiest Of poems that you’ve read But trust me it is happy And not full of pure dread

I can finally see the light side And the happiness it brings All because you spoke to me And caressed me with your angel wings

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CRITICAL andURGENT NEED!

Emergency back-up volunteers to answer

daytime and after-hour phones! New groups

needed for after-hours phones waiting list!

Call AA Central at 619-265-8762 call forwarding is available

Many A.A. members celebrate their birthday by sending a donation of one or two dollars for each year of sobriety to Central Office. If you would like to carry

on this tradition, please fill out the form below.

Birthday Gratitude

Name

City/Home Group

Sobriety Date

Amt. Enclosed

Please mail to: San Diego Central Office 7075-B Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120-2454

All birthdays submitted will be published the month following submission. Please contact the newsletter chair if a birthday has not been published for two

months following submission.

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MEETINGS IN MOTION

Group and Meeting Changes **CANCELLED**

Coordinating Council AttendanceThe following 38 groups attended December Coordinating Council

There are 760 registered groups in San Diego WAS YOUR GROUP THERE?

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS: THURSDAY, January 9, 2013

Allied Gardens Beginners Codes: * Office Bldg 5107 Waring Rd Friday @ 8:00 pm Allied Gardens Night Owls Codes: * Office Bldg 5107 Waring Rd Friday & Sat @ 11:55pm Allied Gardens

**RELOCATED**

Spiritual Sunrise Codes:*CF Club 938 E Washington St Sunday @ 6:00 am El Cajon Was: 311 Highland Ave

Del Mar Lunch Bunch Codes: * 3rd Eye Women Meditate Lake Murray WomensRestaurant AA By The Bay Midway Bridge 12955 El Camino Real Adams Avenue Big Book Study Mission Possible Thursday @ 12:00 pm Torrey Pines Allied Gardens Step Study North Park Mens Was: 4653 Carmel Mt Rd Sorrento Hills As Bill Sees It Old Town Speakers

Battery Chargers Over the Bridge Chula Vista 4-Minute Speakers Casa De Oro Tradition Five Porter Hall Step Study Beginning Friday, Jan 3, 2014 Clairemont Mens Sat Mens Early Awakening Church – lower level Drunks Only Scripps Ranch Mens Two 580 Hilltop Dr Eye Opener Group Sky Hi Womens Friday @ 6:30 pm Chula Vista Fourth Dimension Group Sobriety On State And Date Was: Church 760 1st Ave Chula Vista Free At Last Southern CA Speakers

Fresh Start Beginners Tues Night Mens Step Study A.A’s Twelve Steps are a group of Friday Night Mens War Fever

principles, spiritual in their nature, which, Golden Hill Sun Discussion Water Walkers Too if practiced as a way of life, can expel the Great Fact Group We Are Not A Glum Lot Big Book

obsession to drink and enable the I.B. Up Weekending Step Study sufferer to become happily and usefully La Mesa Mens Womens Gut Level

whole. 12x12 p. 15 La Mesa Step Study Workshop Womens Sober Sunday

24. Steering clear of emotionalentanglements.

Over the years, we have become strongly convinced

that almost no important decisions should be arrived at early in our sobriety, unless

they cannot possibly be delayed. This caution particularly applies to

decisions about people, decisions with high emotional potential. The first, uncertain weeks of sobriety are no time

to rush into major life changes.

Reprinted with permission from Living Sober p. 60

Alcoholics Anonymous p. 25 There is a solution. Almost none of us liked the self-

searching, the leveling of pride, the confession of shortcomings which the process requires for its successful consummation. But we saw that it really worked in others,

and we had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we had been living it. When, therefore, we were approached by those in whom the problem had been

solved, there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. We have found

much of heaven and we have been rocketed into the fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even

dreamed.

Reprinted with permission from Alcoholics Anonymous, p 25.

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5Minutes of the Coordinating Council

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Jerry C. – Council Chair called the 822nd

meeting to order at 7:30 pm. TwelveTraditions read by Diana A. CouncilDefinition and Purpose read by Ken S. Therewere 7 new Coordinators, 1 Visitor and 2birthdays. 7th Tradition was $72.00Roll Call: Keith M. fill-in for Nikki F.,Assistant Council Chair reported 38 groupswere represented out of 88 registeredCoordinators. There was no quorum (41).Area Assembly: No Report Given.H & I Representative: Diana A. shared thepurpose of H & I (to maintain AA meetings infacilities where people are confined and tobring AA General Service Conferenceapproved literature into those institutions).We currently have 320 panels. We have morerequests to bring a meeting in than we havevolunteers, so we are always looking for newmembers. Individuals or groups may adopt ameeting. We have two Orientation Meetingseach month: 3rd Sunday @ 12:00 pm at Hall5150 Kearney Mesa Rd 92111 and 3rd

Thursday @ 7 pm at Central Office 7075-BMission Gorge Rd 92120.Contact on Release’s purpose is to introducealcoholics being released from confinedfacilities to AA in San Diego. When notified ofa release in San Diego County, volunteerscontact the individual to take them to theirfirst few meetings. NEW WEBSITE:sdhandi.orgAFTER HOURS PHONES: Ruben S., Chairreported that the committee needs a new chairand co-chair to continue the smooth process ofafter-hours phones being answered. Hethanked the Council for his opportunity to beof service.

1. The committee wishes to thank all of theafter-hours phones Groups for Carryingthe Message of AA.

2. At present, all nights are filled.

3. Groups, please sign up on a waiting listfor when we again have an open night.

BUSINESS COMMITTEE: Steve E., Chairreported Committee met on Tuesday, 12/10/13at 6:00 pm. Present: Steve E., Kate C., NikkiF., Gary U., Jerry C., Council Chair, andConnie J., Central Office Manager.Absent: Frank B., Andrea K.,There was no quorum.November’s Minutes were reviewed.November’s Financials were reviewed.Financial Statements’ Summary:November’s 2013 Net Revenue is $663. Our2013 YTD Net Revenue is $2,493. Group andIndividual Contributions were $9,171.Literature Sales Revenue and CD BankInterest was $1,460, while total office andcommittee expenses were $9,968. Thank youfor supporting your Central Office in carryingthe message to the suffering alcoholic.Manager’s Report

1. December’s Book of the Month: $1.00any Grapevine Book - while supplieslast.

2. Daytime phone shifts available:a. Tuesdays 9 am – 1 pmb. Alternate Thursdays 1pm – 5pm.c. Alternate Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm.d. Need for fill-ins.

3. Central Office has Wi-Fi for phonevolunteers.

4. Group Secretaries/Treasurers: pleaseinclude email address with groupcontributions, so we may send areceipt. As a result of this process wehave reduced our expenses.

5. Coordinator Newsletter: sign up for aFREE subscription electronically byemail. Send an email [email protected] or call 619-265-8762.

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Committee Member reports:1. Steve E. – kept abreast of Central

Office during month.2. Kate C. – Signed checks and reviewed

monthly financial reconciliations.3. Andrea K. – prepared minutes.4. Nikki F. – distributed call lists.5. Jerry C. – attended Area Committee.

Old Business: There was none.New Business: There was none.

1. Thank you to Norm S., Jerry C., NikkiF., Gary U. and Steve E. for theirservice.

2. Saturday, December 28th – year-endliterature inventory.

COORDINATOR NEWSLETTER Chris F.,Chair thanked Carolyn F., outgoing chair forher service. Thank you to all of the storiesreceived for inclusion in our newsletter.NEW is a section for AA recovery poems.Please submit your poems. Even a limerick isacceptable. Please keep under 200 words.February’s Theme: “I Thought SobrietyMeant Just Not Drinking” Submissions of500-1000 words welcome. Send [email protected] or mail toCentral Office at 7075-B Mission Gorge RdSan Diego, CA 92120. Committee NEEDSHELP each month to collate yourCoordinator Newsletter. Approximate 1 hourof service. Come join in the fun.

COORDINATOR OUTREACH Jennifer,Chair expressed the importance inencouraging other groups to have anIntergroup Coordinator so that they mayparticipate in the group conscience of AA inSan Diego. Invited Coordinators to inviteother groups they attend without aCoordinator to come participate.

ORIENTATION & GUIDELINES John C.reported committee met tonight at 6:30 pm.Present: John. Absent: BlaineThere were 3 new Coordinators.

1. Read traditions 3 & 4 and History ofAA in San Diego. Explained quorumand reviewed Roberts Rules of Order.Discussed duties of the Coordinatorand orientation packets and questions.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Terry L., ChairAnniversary Breakfast was a sell out and ahuge success. 300 people attended the event,which had a program of the history of AA inSan Diego by Joe C., our Area Archivist.Thank you to all of the volunteers who cookedand set up this event. You were awesome.New Year’s Eve Event is going to be held atthe Scottish Rite Center in the larger room,will result a slight increase in tickets $22.Tickets are available at Central Office. Therewill be a Speaker Meeting, DJ for dancing,appetizers and drinks. We are looking for asober standup comic that would like to donatea few minutes of entertainment. Please spreadthe word as we carry the message of AA andcelebrate another sober New Year’s Eve.PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE:Matt., Chair reported committee met on 12/2/2013.

1. Thank you to outgoing members.2. P.I. workshop – Speaker -Terry L.3. Libraries – refill Big Books4. Colleges – Pamphlet racks.5. E.R.’s and Doctor’s Offices – Racks6. Dec 4th – Health Fair7. March 15th – Community Fair8. May 15th – Womens Fair

OLD BUSINESS: There was none.NEW BUSINESS: No Quorum.

Moved to January Council Meeting.1. Standing Committee elections in

January. We need your help. Come.2. P.I. Member approval – Wendy.

Respectfully submitted,Connie L.

Connie L, Recording Secretary

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1. Thank you to Norm S., Jerry C., NikkiF., Gary U. and Steve E. for theirservice.



COORDINATOR OUTREACH Jennifer,Chair expressed the importance inencouraging other groups to have anIntergroup Coordinator so that they mayparticipate in the group conscience of AA inSan Diego. Invited Coordinators to inviteother groups they attend without aCoordinator to come participate.



PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Terry L., ChairAnniversary Breakfast was a sell out and ahuge success. 300 people attended the event,which had a program of the history of AA inSan Diego by Joe C., our Area Archivist.Thank you to all of the volunteers who cookedand set up this event. You were awesome.New Year’s Eve Event is going to be held atthe Scottish Rite Center in the larger room,will result a slight increase in tickets $22.Tickets are available at Central Office. Therewill be a Speaker Meeting, DJ for dancing,appetizers and drinks. We are looking for asober standup comic that would like to donatea few minutes of entertainment. Please spreadthe word as we carry the message of AA andcelebrate another sober New Year’s Eve.PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE:Matt., Chair reported committee met on 12/2/2013.

1. Thank you to outgoing members.2. P.I. workshop – Speaker -Terry L.3. Libraries – refill Big Books4. Colleges – Pamphlet racks.5. E.R.’s and Doctor’s Offices – Racks6. Dec 4th – Health Fair7. March 15th – Community Fair8. May 15th – Womens Fair




Respectfully submitted,Connie L.

Connie L, Recording Secretary

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1. Thank you to Norm S., Jerry C., NikkiF., Gary U. and Steve E. for their service.



COORDINATOR OUTREACH Jennifer,Chair expressed the importance in encouraging other groups to have anIntergroup Coordinator so that they mayparticipate in the group conscience of AA in San Diego. Invited Coordinators to inviteother groups they attend without aCoordinator to come participate.



PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Terry L., ChairAnniversary Breakfast was a sell out and ahuge success. 300 people attended the event,which had a program of the history of AA in San Diego by Joe C., our Area Archivist.Thank you to all of the volunteers who cookedand set up this event. You were awesome.New Year’s Eve Event is going to be held atthe Scottish Rite Center in the larger room,will result a slight increase in tickets $22.Tickets are available at Central Office. Therewill be a Speaker Meeting, DJ for dancing,appetizers and drinks. We are looking for asober standup comic that would like to donatea few minutes of entertainment. Please spreadthe word as we carry the message of AA andcelebrate another sober New Year’s Eve.PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE:Matt., Chair reported committee met on 12/2/2013.

1. Thank you to outgoing members.2. P.I. workshop – Speaker -Terry L.3. Libraries – refill Big Books4. Colleges – Pamphlet racks.5. E.R.’s and Doctor’s Offices – Racks 6. Dec 4th – Health Fair7. March 15th – Community Fair8. May 15th – Womens Fair




Respectfully submitted, Connie L, Recording Secretary

San Diego Intergroup, Inc.Alcoholics Anonymous of San DiegoStatement of Revenue and Expense

As of November 30, 2013

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November13 November 12 YTD '13 YTD '12 $ Change Budget '13Ordinary Revenue/Expense

RevenueContributions Group 8,920.83 7,548.83 99,425.37 105,612.05 (6,186.68) 115,562.00Contributions Individual 249.84 3,587.40 10,787.64 13,496.19 (2,708.55) 8,844.00Contributions SDIAA - - 1,100.00 1,110.00 (10.00) 1,110.00Interest - Cert of Deposits 9.35 24.02 194.90 272.71 (77.81) 300.00

Total Revenue 9,180.02 11,160.25 111,507.91 120,490.95 (8,983.04) 125,816.00Expense

Accounting & Legal - - 2,480.00 2,480.00 - 2,540.00Auto/Travel/Seminar 29.00 19.00 937.06 1,332.19 (395.13) 1,300.00Bank Service Charges 2.00 2.06 22.00 60.06 (38.06) 125.00Cash (Over) Short (0.10) (7.30) 5.41 (51.32) 56.73 (50.00)Equipment Maint & Repair 51.40 289.15 591.46 671.85 (80.39) 500.00Equipment Purchase 63.33 - 882.19 436.68 445.51 500.00Insurance 66.00 70.00 735.00 734.00 1.00 1,100.00Office Maint. & Repairs - 7.53 104.79 277.64 (172.85) 500.00Office Supplies 172.86 237.17 2,669.63 2,454.95 214.68 3,500.00Rent 1,800.00 1,748.00 19,592.00 19,024.00 568.00 21,392.00Taxes - - 60.00 125.25 (65.25) 80.00Telephone 210.15 172.96 2,230.22 2,164.07 66.15 2,100.00Utilities-Electricity 204.92 236.75 3,521.15 3,481.58 39.57 3,600.00Website 20.00 20.00 321.30 319.30 2.00 500.00EMPLOYEES -Accrued Payroll Taxes 465.11 539.38 6,285.95 6,369.27 (83.32) 7,325.00Employee Wages 5,751.45 7,050.86 75,287.53 76,931.46 (1,643.93) 86,314.00Employee 403B Contribution 177.14 187.14 2,038.54 2,058.54 (20.00) 2,100.00Employee Health Benefit 500.16 854.66 8,699.38 8,829.60 (130.22) 10,380.00Insurance-Worker's Comp 50.00 50.00 550.00 550.00 - 475.00

Total Expense 9,563.42 11,477.36 127,013.61 128,249.12 (1,235.51) 144,281.00Net Ordinary Revenue (383.40) (317.11) (15,505.70) (7,758.17) (7,747.53) (18,465.00)Other Revenue/Expense

Literature Revenue/ExpenseSales (see schedule) 1,450.07 2,025.80 22,592.82 24,519.05 (1,926.23) 25,650.00

1,450.07 2,025.80 22,592.82 24,519.05 (1,926.23) 25,650.00Standing Committees Expense

Committee (see schedule) 403.85 564.56 4,594.50 4,742.02 (147.52) 7,185.00Total Other Expense 403.85 564.56 4,594.50 4,742.02 (147.52) 7,185.00

Net Other Revenue 1,046.22 1,461.24 17,998.32 19,777.03 (1,778.71) 18,465.00Net Revenue 662.82 1,144.13 2,492.62 12,018.86 (9,526.24) -

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Group Nov-13 Ytd 13 Group Nov-13 Ytd 1311th Step Meeting - 2322 50.00 110.00 Eye Opener Group - 607 - 1,232.9612 x 12 and BB - 2839 - 100.00 Faculty Group - 1645 - 446.4024 Hour Mixed - 370 - 40.00 First Mira Mens - 300 - 180.003rd Eye Womens Meditate - 2948 - 70.00 Fishermans Group -9 - 100.004077 Mash Step 11 Meditate&Share-2027 30.00 80.00 Fourth Dimension Group - 2415 - 403.76A Sense of Belongng Womens - 1205 - 407.44 Free At Last - 2888 127.00 280.50A Womens Meeting - 1717 - 362.50 Free on Friday - 760 - 300.00AA By The Bay - 629 - 470.82 Free Thinkers - 2824 - 152.74AA Comes Of Age Big Book - 2800 - 87.94 Free to Be - 935 - 62.34Accepance is the Answer - 2974 - 80.00 Fresh Air Friday - 266 - 750.00Adams Avenue Big Book Study - 1892 - 215.00 Fresh Start Begnners - 2609 - 1,026.00Allied Gardens Friday Lunch - 766 - 50.00 Fri Noon Living Sober - 2767 11.43 63.93Allied Gardens Step Study - 1629 245.00 245.00 Friday Happy Hour - 2821 - 267.00Alpine Mixed Step Study - 2621 - 105.00 Friday Morning Womens - 104 - 408.10Another Sober Tuesday - 1952 - 79.32 Friday Night Big Book Study - 102 - 50.00As Bill Sees It - 1788 - 50.00 Friday Night Gratitude - 2829 - 167.50As Bill Sees It (Mira Mesa) - 542 - 40.00 Friday Night Irregulars - 2889 - 181.16At Home Mens - 215 - 99.67 Friday Nite Weeks End - 1856 - 165.00At One With Each Other - 789 - 300.00 Garnet Group - 1129 - 140.00B.Y.O.B. (North Park) - 203 50.00 435.00 Gifts of Grace Womans - 2564 - 50.00Back to Basics - 1026 500.00 3,000.00 Gilman Group - Fri - 1988 100.00 483.83Back to Basics For Women- 1675 - 177.00 God Squad Too - 2809 - 204.00Back to Basics Step Study - 1938 - 50.00 God Squad 2 Prayer&Meditation-2892 - 126.33Balboa Breakfast - 2721 125.00 250.00 Golden Hill Sun Discussion - 1706 62.31 568.60Battery Chargers - 98 - 250.00 Good Fortune Hui Group - 491 - 280.00Bay Park Step Study Group - 299 - 120.00 Good Morning AA - 1888 - 118.72Bayside Big Book Study - 1610 - 365.00 Good News Bad News - 2833 - 140.00Beach Area Beginners - 272 - 125.00 Grape Street Sunrise - 1293 - 60.00Beautiful Beginnings - 552 - 47.93 Great Fact Group - 895 - 300.00Beginners Steps To Sobriety - 1007 - 35.00 Hand & Hand Closed Steps - 2854 - 25.00Big Book & 12 x 12 Study - 100 - 125.00 Happy, Joyous & Free - 363 - 175.00Bonita Boozers - 2179 - 250.00 Harmony Group - 585 - 889.94Breakfast of Champions - 2818 - 1,271.25 Haul Your Hiney Out Of Bed - 704 - 144.00Butts Out - 1764 - 80.00 Hi-Nooners - 673 - 100.00Cajon View Open Disc. - 471 150.00 150.00 His Majesty the Baby - 2427 - 200.25Carrying the Message - 2458 50.00 200.00 HOW @ Noon - 2998 - 20.00Casa De Oro Tradition Five - 503 - 496.40 How It Is - 960 - 50.00Casa De Oro Weds Nite - 2049 - 375.00 How It Is Now Speakers - 390 - 139.00Cedar Street Mens - 1698 150.00 900.00 Hwy 80 AA - 2722 - 262.50Chapter 5 - 2960 - 100.00 I.B. Up - 2565 250.00 450.00Chula Vista 4 Min Speakers - 1568 - 250.00 Imperial Group - 1013 - 40.00Chula Vista Friday Night - 837 211.00 351.00 Imperial Mens Group - 869 - 30.00Citizens Again - 2658 - 90.00 International Group - 23 - 33.55Clairemont Daytime Step Study - 427 - 134.54 Jamul Open - 63 - 100.00Clairemont Discussion - 314 - 170.00 Judges Big Book - 2736 - 40.00Clairemont Mens - 301 - 876.25 Jump Start - 2174 - 500.00Clairemont Mesa Step Study - 1997 - 65.00 Kearny Mesa-Clairemont Fri Night - 375 - 200.00Clairemont Mixed Discussion - 338 - 267.13 Kelton Ave Big Book Study - 2410 - 250.00Clairemont Womens - 340 - 409.34 Kick Start Your Heart - 2430 - 42.00Clairemont Womens Step Study - 341 - 391.46 La Jolla Basic B/B Study - 2154 - 40.00Class Acts - 1845 360.00 810.00 La Jolla Beginners Group - 82 - 310.00Coffee Clutchers - 2332 - 40.00 La Jolla Lunch Bunch - 622 - 180.00Come Get Recovery - 2630 - 160.00 La Jolla Monday Womens - 87 - 200.00Conscious Contact Study - 2282 - 20.00 La Jolla Nonsmokers Disc - 88 - 887.50Coronado Beginners - 344 - 60.00 La Jolla Sunrise - 2684 - 550.00Coronado Cays Womens Steps -2995 - 170.00 La Mesa Ladies of the Lake Group - 2710 - 26.25Coronado Nooners - 497 210.00 1,437.50 La Mesa Mixed - 2136 - 10.00Coronado Senior and Sober - 1711 - 100.00 La Mesa Womens Sat Morning - 416 - 200.00Coronado Step Study - 1523 - 50.00 Laguna Mountain Group 150.00 150.00Coronado Sunday Noon - 1830 - 150.00 Lake Morena Sink or Swim - 2830 20.00 270.00Courage to Change - 2679 - 70.00 Lake Murray Lunch Bunch -2701 100.61 254.34Cups - 2938 - 550.00 Lakeside Drunks - 2423 - 250.00D.D.G.T.M. - 767 - 390.60 Lincoln Ave Speakers/Discussion - 2914 - 10.00Daily Drinkers - 2953 - 50.00 Linda Vista Mens - 320 50.00 50.00Dawn Patrol - 263 192.95 1,188.02 Linda Vista Thursday Night - 319 - 100.00Designs For Living - 488 - 287.42 Little Apple Group - 1438 115.05 435.05Diamond St Mens Step Study - 569 135.00 225.00 Live & Learn Mens Big Book Study - 2885 - 50.00Dignity Unlimited - 205 - 864.46 Living Free - 477 - 2,600.00Doctors and Lawyers Group - 391 - 296.50 Lost & Found - 2907 - 60.00Downtown Discussion - 1665 - 382.68 Love and Truth 12 x 12 - 1617 - 18.00Drunks Only - 1605 - 1,379.76 Lunch With Bill W Bunch - 774 - 300.00Each Day A New Beginning - 509 - 195.00 Lunchtime Friends - 964 - 262.00Early Morning Recovery - 2688 - 1,358.60 Lushes Lunch - 2641 - 998.68Early Risers (Coronado) 1525 - 50.00 Men and Womens Monday Night - 95 - 240.00Early Risers (PB) - 264 - 500.00 Mens Recovery Group - 830 - 310.00East County Mens - 1905 - 100.00 Mens Step Study (CV) 965 - 125.00East County Young People-2797 - 39.40 Mens Structured Step Study - 1469 - 50.00East Side Group - 101 - 208.00 Mid-Week Mens - 560 - 457.59Eastlake Greens 10 on 10 - 2950 40.00 190.00 Midnight Howlers - 1025 - 1,000.00Eastlake Greens Attitutude Adjust-2691 - 684.31 Midway Bridge - 2171 100.00 306.00Eastlake New Beginnings B/B S/S - 2673 - 200.00 Mira Mesa 12 Step Study - 377 - 12.00Easy Does It Riders - 21 - 162.00 Mira Mesa Early Risers - 967 - 60.00Easy Does It Speakers - 114 - 200.00 Misfit Mens - 2486 150.00 360.00Easy Risers - 854 100.00 547.00 Mission Hills Beginners - 1612 - 250.00El Cajon Daytime - 52 - 250.00 Mission Hills Lunch Bunch - 2675 - 600.00El Cajon Womens Serenity - 77 - 369.19 Mission Possible - 131 - 87.08Emotional Sobriety - 2536 - 110.00 Monday At A Time - 2875 - 475.50Evening In Harmony - 2864 - 62.50 Monday Mens Gut Level Group - 677 - 250.00Evening Serenity - 2305 411.98 747.48 Monday Nite Live - 643 - 100.00



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Group Nov-13 Ytd 13 Group Nov-13 Ytd 13Morning Attitude Adjustment - 768 400.00 1,400.00 Sunday Morning at the Grove - 117 90.00 90.00Mountain Steps - 2822 - 262.50 Sunday Morning Eleventh Step - 1206 - 63.00Mt Soledad Mens - 717 - 1,542.00 Sunday Morning Spiritual - 1700 - 100.00National City Maintenance - 136 - 165.00 Sunday Morning Sunshine - 407 - 35.60New Beginnings (Sat) - 2912 - 20.00 Sunday Night Discussion - 212 - 30.00Noon At The Grove - 628 60.00 560.00 Sunday Serenity - 47 100.00 300.00Nooners Anonymous - 1164 - 321.00 Sunrise Promises - 2166 - 320.00North Clairemont - 1102 264.94 441.54 The 1st 164 - 2760 - 146.02North Clairemont Sat Nooners - 2572 - 50.00 The Campus Meeting - 2911 - 60.00North Park Mens - 465 - 479.00 The Common Solution - 3007 - 50.00Not Alone Speakers Group - 1652 - 75.00 The Gift - 2954 - 100.00O B Sunday Candlelite - 2168 - 65.33 The Hole in the Donut - 2737 - 262.50O B Womens Step Study - 2730 - 100.00 The Joy Of Living Group - 2636 - 453.00Old Timers Breakfast - 2828 - 167.00 The Other Meeting - 857 - 649.50Old Timers Group - 2037 - 100.00 The Video Book Study Group - 2839 - 14.95Old Town Speakers - 321 - 850.00 The We Group - 2739 106.80 378.95One Moment At A Time - 2942 100.00 400.00 There Is A Solution - 2975 - 25.00One Step At A Time-Mission Bay - 1664 - 153.60 Three Legacies Group - 2194 - 52.00Original Tues Night Step Study - 2124 - 100.00 Thursday Promises Promises - 749 - 150.00Over 50 - 840 - 166.33 Thursday Steps - 646 - 102.00Over The Bridge - 2689 - 370.02 Tierrasanta Big Book Study - 1790 - 230.00Pacific Beach Weekend Warmup - 725 - 351.00 Tierrasanta Friday Night - 2645 - 100.00Pass It On Big Book Study Group - 2860 - 518.23 Tierrasanta Morning Serenity - 2811 60.00 395.00Patterns in Sobriety - 669 - 48.00 Top of the Hill - 41 - 100.00Penasquitos 12 x 12 - 2759 - 50.00 Torrey Pines Open Disc - 94 - 72.00Penasquitos Discussion 871 - 25.00 Torrey Pines Thurs Nite Disc - 365 30.00 140.00Poinsettia Group - 2210 - 470.02 Tri-Serenity - 836 12.00 46.00Point Loma AA Discussion - 242 - 40.00 Tues Morning Breakfast Special - 2761 84.00 397.00Point Loma Mens - 245 337.50 387.50 Tues Night Mens Step Study - 1813 - 157.00Point Loma Nooners - 1606 240.00 680.00 Tuesday Morning Alpine - 440 - 210.00Point Loma Saturday Morning - 1240 - 135.00 Tuesday Night Mens - 56 50.00 100.00Porter Hall Group - 109 - 75.00 Tuesday Night Sobriety - 708 50.00 50.00Practical Solutions - 2398 - 385.06 Two A's Over Easy - 2106 - 100.00Progress Rather Then Perfection - 2682 - 325.25 University City Disc - 368 - 160.00Pt Loma Fri Afternoon Step Study-244 - 720.00 University City Womens - 369 - 500.00Pt Loma Womens Discussion - 1608 - 200.00 Valley Girls - 2617 541.41 541.41Radical Acceptance Meeting - 2961 300.00 1,186.00 Wake Up Call - 1932 - 120.30Rainbow Group - 570 - 400.00 War Fever - 880 - 100.00Ramona High Noon - 2778 - 10.00 Warm and Friendly - 42 50.00 355.00Ramona Monday Night - 1618 - 35.00 Water Walkers - 5 - 240.00Ramona Mens New Vision - 1949 - 115.00 Water Walkers Too - 1946 - 288.22Ramona Way of Life - 2772 - 40.00 Way Up and Out - 415 - 90.00Ramona Young People - 2764 - 30.75 We've Come A Long Way -1616 - 75.00Resentment and A Coffee Pot - 2561 - 337.42 We Agnostics - 2096 - 195.50Right Turn Group - 1900 - 140.00 Wednesday Discussion Group - 2431 - 283.50Rise & Shine - 2170 153.88 1,417.16 Wednesday Night Closed Topic - 165 - 50.00Rocket Riders - 1730 150.00 350.00 Weds Rule 62 Lunch Group - 687 - 174.60Rule 62 Group - 927 - 330.00 Whistling in the Dark - 2943 - 100.00S.D. Speakers Meeting - 152 - 200.00 White Flag Outdoors - 2788 - 355.00Safe Sane and Sober - 1350 - 545.50 Wholesale Miracle - 2474 - 195.14San Carlos Single Purpose - 583 112.80 324.80 Womans Gut Level - 1701 - 194.00Santee Mens Group - 2972 - 239.40 Womans Let Go and Let God - 446 - 123.91Santee Thursday Closed Mixed - 145 - 180.00 Women in Harmony - 1807 - 231.33Santee Saturday Night Speakers - 2656 - 139.50 Womens Attitude of Gratitude - 2751 - 127.50San Diego Doctors Step Study - 194 200.00 200.00 Womens Sober Sunday - 731 - 140.42Sat Mens Early Awakening - 2209 75.00 585.75 Womens Thursday Nite - 514 - 180.00Sat Night Early Discussion - 336 - 296.00 Womens TLC - 2814 - 75.00Sat Open Discussion - 322 - 200.00 Womens Way To Recovery - 838 - 140.00Saturday A.M. Live - 782 - 250.00Saturday Night Candlelight - 1914 - 120.00Saturday Nite Live - 2192 - 75.00Scripps Ranch Men's Two - 2776 24.00 154.00Searching and Fearless - 308 - 200.00Serenity @ 5107 - 66.00Serenity Seekers - 209 - 98.00Sky Hi Womens - 1633 60.00 240.00Smokefree La Mesa Womens - 635 194.00 618.91Smokeless Drunks Luncheon - 1008 - 143.50So Bay New Womens - 2325 - 150.00Sober Minded Leather Folk - 1882 264.98 427.98Sober Nooners - 196 - 708.78Sober On Sat Book Study - 2193 - 100.00Sober Roses Womens Step Study-2946 - 40.00Sober Serenity Seekers - 887 - 185.58Sobriety on State and Date - 2697 96.10 319.17Sole Purpose Group - 1657 - 656.00Solutions Not Excuses - 2857 - 100.00Sons of God - 2789 - 200.00South Clairemont - 305 - 50.00Southern Cal Speakers - 2779 - 600.00Spiritual Awakening - 2275 335.00 4,087.50Spiritual Awakenings Step Study - 2601 - 30.00Spiritual Way of Life - 2977 - 111.97Step Sisters - 2155 - 112.00Step Sisters - Residence - 111.00Straight Shooters - 198 - 163.37Sunday Beach Sun-Day - 568 - 783.00Sunday Kind of Love - 429 - 310.00Sunday Midday - 161 - 100.00

Thank you for supporting your San Diego Intergroup Central Office in carrying the message

to the alcoholic that still suffers.

Thank you to all of the AA members for their individual contributions.

Some choose to contribute $1 or $2 on their sobriety birthdays for each sober year or

Faithful Fivers Individual Contributions.Individual AA members may contribute to Central Office up to * $3000 per year.

Tokens are available at Central Office:24 hr, 30, 60, 90 days, 6 & 9 month

Aluminum for 50¢ each1 year - 55 year Brass Tokens for $2.00 each.

We continue to carry our San Diego Brass rectangular



1010 CENTRAL OFFICE NOTES

2013 Holidays – Central Office Bookstore closedHOLIDAY DAY OF WEEK DATEChristmas Wednesday December 25th

BOOK OF THE MONTHDecember: Any Grapevine Book - $1.00 off

Group Contributions 8,921.00

Individual Contributions 250.00

SDIAA Contributions 0.00

Literature & Interest 1,460.00

Total Revenue 10,631.00

Central Office Expenses -9,564.00

Committee Expenses -404.00

Total Expenses -9,968.00

November 2013 Net Revenue 663.002013 Net Revenue 1,418.11

2013 YTD Revenue 2,493.00

November 2013 Financial Summary

2013 New Year’s Eve EventTuesday, December 31st, 2013

Speaker 7:30-8:30 pmDance/hors d'oeuvres 9:00 pm-12:30 amScottish Rite Center (Corinthian Room)

1895 Camino Del Rio SouthMission Valley, 92108Tickets: $22.00 each

(may be purchased at Central Office 619-265-8762)For more info, please contact the Program Committee:

Sponsored by the San Diego Intergroup Central

Office / Coordinating Council

Program Committee – carrying the message

10 CENTRAL OFFICE NOTES2013 Holidays – Central Office Bookstore closed

HOLIDAY DAY OF WEEK DATEChristmas Wednesday December 25th

















Terry 619-417-9717 or Donna 619-847-6016




10 CENTRAL OFFICE NOTES2013 Holidays – Central Office Bookstore closed

HOLIDAY DAY OF WEEK DATEChristmas Wednesday December 25th

















Terry 619-417-9717 or Donna 619-847-6016




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CENTRAL OFFICEPHONE CALLS November 2013

TOTAL CALLS FOR MONTH1,351 Meeting Info General Info XII Step Calls

DAYTIME VOLUNTEERSFrom 9 am to 9 pm 856 268 12

NIGHT TIME VOLUNTEERSFrom 9 pm to 9 am 133 78 4

WEB SITE HITS: November = 27,259 Total 1,556,952

January 2014AFTER-HOURS PHONE GROUPS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4

I.B. Up Mt SoledadMens

Sat NightEarly Disc

The WeGroup

5 6 7 8 9 10 11Friends of

Bill WDawn Patrol Old Town

SpeakersLa Mesa

MensWater Walkers

TooEast Side

GroupP. B.

Early RisersOver TheBridge

12 13 14 15 16 17 18La Mesa Women’s

Sat Morning MissionPossible

ImperialMens

TheCommonSolution

Sole PurposeGroup

ProjectSmiles

So CalSpeakersLa Jolla

Speakers

19 20 21 22 23 24 25South Clairemont

RainbowGroup

Cedar StMens

CoronadoNooners

Fresh StartBeginners

ImperialBeach Group

La JollaBeginnersRadical

Acceptance

26 27 28 29 30 31Clairemont

Mens Lemon GroveEasy Risers

North ParkMens

HarmonyGroup

Diamond StMens

EveningSerenity

Drunks Only

If your Group wants to answer phones,Call: Or Connie at Central Office (619) 265-8762

Thank you,After-Hour Phone

VolunteersFor Carrying The Message!

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January 2014A.A. SERVICE EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO


Every SundayComite de Institutiones

Oficina CentralHispana

3628 University Ave6:00 pm

Every TuesdayInformation PublicaOficina Central Hispana


District 4Church

7111 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla6:30 pm

AreaArchives Committee

Varies6:45 pm

District 12Church

Fireside Rm (alley)4690 Palm Ave

La Mesa6:30 pm

Every FridayDistrito 15



District 7Club

1944 30th StGolden Hill

6:30 pm

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Greater San DiegoYoung People’s

Coffee Shop3343 Adams AveNormal Heights

1:00 pm

Public InformationCommittee

Central Office6:00 pm

District 8Church

School Rm12760 1st AveChula Vista

7:00 pm

Business CommitteeCentral Office

6:00 pm

District 19Church

2717 University AveNorth Park 6:00 pm

Coordinating CouncilChurch

Krausse Cove Bldg2111 Camino Del Rio

SouthMission Valley 92108

New Coordinators6:30 pm

Coordinator Outreach7 pm

Council7:30 pm

Area AgendaCommittee


12 13 14 15 16 17 18

AreaGrapevineCommittee

Varies1:30 pm

Area FinanceCommittee


District 6Denny’s Restaurant

1065 Camino Del RioSouth

Mission Valley6:30 pm

Area NewsletterCommittee

Fudruckers’s Restaurant8285 Mira Mesa Blvd

6:30 pmDistrict 10

Church490 Farragut Circle

El Cajon5:30 pm

District 13Club

9535 Kearny Villa Rd#104

Mira Mesa7:00 pm

Coordinator NewsletterCommittee Meeting &

Collate PartyCentral Office

6:00 pm

Area InformationTechnology Committee

Residents1738 Old Mill Rd

Encinitas6:45 pm

Area CommitteeChurch

2650 Melbourne DrSerra Mesa

7:00 pm

H&I CommitteeOrientation


19 20 21 22 23 24 25H&I Committee

Union Hall5150 Kearny Mesa RdOrientation 12:00 pmBusiness Mtg1:15 pmGreater San Diego

Young People’sCoffee Shop

3343 Adams AveNormal Heights

1:00 pmArea SpanishTranslation

Varies 7:00 pm

Area LiteratureCommittee


AreaContact On Release

CommitteeCentral Office

6:45 pm

District 9Denny’s Restaurant14455 Ocotillo Dr

El Centro6:00 pm

District 14Church

1475 Catalina BlvdPoint Loma

6:30 pm

26 27 28 29 30 31

Program CommitteeCentral Office

6:30 pm

District 5Church

5050 Milton StClairemont 7:00 pm

District 11Church

8350 Lake Murray BlvdSan Carlos 6:30 pm

AreaAccessibilities


7:00 pm

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January 2014A.A. SERVICE EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO


Every SundayComite de Institutiones



Every TuesdayInformation PublicaOficina Central Hispana


District 4Church

7111 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla6:30 pm

AreaArchives Committee

Varies6:45 pm

District 12Church

Fireside Rm (alley)4690 Palm Ave

La Mesa6:30 pm

Every FridayDistrito 15



District 7Club

1944 30th StGolden Hill

6:30 pm

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Greater San DiegoYoung People’s

Coffee Shop3343 Adams AveNormal Heights

1:00 pm

Public InformationCommittee


District 8Church

School Rm12760 1st AveChula Vista

7:00 pm

Business CommitteeCentral Office

6:00 pm

District 19Church

2717 University AveNorth Park 6:00 pm

Coordinating CouncilChurch

Krausse Cove Bldg2111 Camino Del Rio

SouthMission Valley 92108

New Coordinators6:30 pm

Coordinator Outreach7 pm

Council7:30 pm

Area AgendaCommittee


12 13 14 15 16 17 18

AreaGrapevineCommittee

Varies1:30 pm

Area FinanceCommittee


District 6Denny’s Restaurant

1065 Camino Del RioSouth

Mission Valley6:30 pm

Area NewsletterCommittee

Fudruckers’s Restaurant8285 Mira Mesa Blvd

6:30 pmDistrict 10

Church490 Farragut Circle

El Cajon5:30 pm

District 13Club

9535 Kearny Villa Rd#104

Mira Mesa7:00 pm

Coordinator NewsletterCommittee Meeting &

Collate PartyCentral Office

6:00 pm

Area InformationTechnology Committee

Residents1738 Old Mill Rd

Encinitas6:45 pm

Area CommitteeChurch

2650 Melbourne DrSerra Mesa

7:00 pm

H&I CommitteeOrientation


19 20 21 22 23 24 25H&I Committee

Union Hall5150 Kearny Mesa RdOrientation 12:00 pmBusiness Mtg1:15 pmGreater San Diego

Young People’sCoffee Shop

3343 Adams AveNormal Heights

1:00 pmArea SpanishTranslation

Varies 7:00 pm

Area LiteratureCommittee


AreaContact On Release


6:45 pm

District 9Denny’s Restaurant14455 Ocotillo Dr

El Centro6:00 pm

District 14Church

1475 Catalina BlvdPoint Loma

6:30 pm

26 27 28 29 30 31

Program CommitteeCentral Office

6:30 pm

District 5Church

5050 Milton StClairemont 7:00 pm

District 11Church

8350 Lake Murray BlvdSan Carlos 6:30 pm

AreaAccessibilities


7:00 pm

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Things to Do and Places to Go

Third Weekenders Campout WHERE: Guajome Regional Park WHEN: January 17 - 19 Wagon Masters:

2014 Imperial Valley AA Round-Up WHERE: 225 “A” Street

Brawley, CA WHEN: January 31 – February 2, 2014 Contact: area8aa.org

39th Annual Winter Holidays: Into Action WHERE: 2100 Alaskan Way

Seattle, WA WHEN: January 31 – February 2, 2014 Contact: www.psypc.org

1st Annual Pass It On Yuma AA Roundup WHERE: 2020 S Avenue 8 E

Yuma, AZ WHEN: January 31 – February 2, 2014 Contact: yumaroundup.org

Pre-PRASSA Workshop WHERE: 8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr, N

San Diego, CA WHEN: February 1, 2014 Contact: area8aa.org

Hospitals & Institutions (H&I) Orientation WHERE: Central Office 7075-B Mission Gorge Road WHEN: 3rd Thursday of month @ 7pm Contact: Central Office 619.265.8762

Have the San Diego

AA Coordinator delivered for one year, only $15.

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The “I AM RESPONSIBLE CLUB”is a reserve fund maintained by the

Blood Banks for the use of members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their

families in time of need. The strength and availability of this account is

directly related to your support. If you need blood please contact Central

Office at (619) 265-8762. If you give blood, be sure to credit the “I AM RESPONSIBLE CLUB” at the

time of your donation.

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14Being Anonymous Inside the Rooms

By Chris F.

The idea of Anonymity outside of meetings issomething which I believe most members of AAconsider with great weight very early on in theirsobriety. Thankfully, much has been written in ourliterature about how best to approach personalanonymity in relation to employers, family andeven other potential alcoholics. As a newcomer Iremember discussing this with other members andseeking the “right” way to handle my ownanonymity: Should I tell my boss? Coworkers?What about friends and family? What if I seesomeone in a meeting who I know? How do Iintroduce my new AA friends when out in publicand encounter non-AA friends? The list ofquestions was long and the advice I got was all overthe spectrum, as you can imagine, because everyoneI spoke to had their own experience and none wereexactly the same. I was so concerned with whatpeople outside AA would think of me if they foundout, but it wasn’t until later in sobriety that the ideaof being Anonymity INSIDE a meeting wassomething which I came to appreciate. This cameabout in two different times: once personally andonce about an entire meeting.

When I was a few years sober I moved to anew city and attended meetings there. Being a newface in those meetings meant that I was oftenapproached with the assumption that I was anewcomer and that I may be looking for a sponsor.This was a nice way to find out who in those groupswas really living the Twelfth Step, but it also was ablow to my ego and a chance to act with somehumility. My initial reaction was something akin to“Don’t they KNOW that I have 2 years?! I am nota newcomer.” But, what I learned is that I wassimply experiencing anonymity in another form. Iwasn’t the guy with 2 years. I wasn’t the guy whohad been the secretary of a meeting. I wasn’t theguy who had sponsees of his own. I was just a newface in these particular rooms of AA and thesepeople were approaching me with the passion andappetite for doing 12 Step work and carrying themessage to someone who they did not recognizeand who may possibly be in his very first meeting.This experience of being viewed as an anonymousmember of AA with no history and no “real world”context was a blow to my ego, as I have said, but italso gave me a context for anonymity INSIDE therooms which I had previously not observed. Later,I was able to see this working on a larger scale as anentire meeting was anonymous in the eyes of oneparticular member.

Some years later I was introduced to anewcomer at a meeting which I have regularlyattended for many years. I introduced the new guyto many of the men at that meeting and tried to gethim involved in the fellowship as well asparticipating in the meeting. This quickly turnedinto a formal sponsor-sponsee relationship, and aswith all my sponsees we met regularly to read thebook and started working the steps. Within a fewweeks of working together he had completed hisForth Step work, but he just could not bring himselfto do his Fifth with me. There was a significantpart of his background which I had no experiencewith, and he claimed that this was a major concernfor him. Not only did he refuse to continue the Stepwork with me, he said that he wanted to changemeetings and find a new sponsor who, toparaphrase his words, “could relate to (his) lifeexperience better.” And this is where the idea ofanonymity inside a meeting became so obvious.

Had my sponsee been looking for someonewho was of a certain obvious physical appearanceor ethnicity, it would have been simple for him tofind a new sponsor within that same meeting whowould fit the bill. But it wasn’t that simple. Hewas in a room of alcoholics who were focused onsharing their experience with alcoholism…anddoing so anonymously…without regard to whatthey ate for breakfast, who they slept with the nightbefore, or what how much money was in their 401kfund. But because many of the men in that meetinghad become friends of mine and I had been to theirhomes or shared in parts of their lives outside of therooms of AA, I knew many of them quite well andcould have told my sponsee which of of those menwas vegan, pescatarian, straight, gay, rich, poor,agnostic, orthodox or whatever othersocioeconomic attribute my sponsee could havebeen looking for. One of the beauties of ourfellowship is that we focus on the shared malady.This is why we share in a “general way” aboutthings. What my sponsee wanted was someonewho came from the same background as him andhad the same life experiences as him BESIDES hisalcoholism. He just didn’t realize that those peoplewere all around him, but they were anonymousabout those parts of themselves in the rooms and intheir sharing.

Remaining anonymous outside of meetings iseasy - we aren’t branded as alcoholics. But insidethe rooms it is a little more difficult to focus on thesimilarities and to not be looking for additionalcommonalities or connections. Keep it simple: onedrunk talking to another.

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Anonymity, Why?

By Patric M.

The first consideration I had in AA regardinganonymity centered on no one outside knowing Iwas in AA. I was simply afraid; I was afraid ofeverything those early sober days, especiallyanyone knowing I was an alcoholic. I was abroken man, completely at my hopeless bottomwhen I walked into the noon meeting that day.Whatever you had that gave you Alcoholics a bitof laughter, sobriety and that thing I kept hearing,serenity, I would surely do what I was told to havesome. As happy as I was to be inside the rooms, Iwas terrified of the unsafe world outside. I amglad I kept hearing the Anonymity message of ourprogram because I stuck around. I felt I couldkeep my AA membership to myself.

I remember in the early days I thought we justused anonymity to protect our weak and brokenselves from those outside would that would hurtus. I also heard many times that sharing others’information outside (or inside!) of meetings was abreak in anonymity; but, that is actually a privacyissue and relates often to gossip − to be avoided atall costs! Along the way I have realized,gradually, I didn’t need protection from theoutside world. The big fact we discover, is most ofthem already know I’m alcoholic. The great newsfor most that hear I’m in AA is that I am finallydoing something about it.

My first year or two of my sobriety I gained somuch from our program. I got a sponsor, startedworking the book and doing the steps. As ourprogram of recovery really began to change me Ican look back and see I wasn’t afraid of theoutside world knowing that I was an alcoholic, Iwas simply afraid of the unknown. What wouldpeople think, would they call me out, would I beleft out? As time went by more and more peoplein my life found out I was in AA. Often it justcame up in natural conversation about why Iwasn’t drinking. Of course, there were also a fewtimes when I soap-boxed a bit and probablyoutright broke my own anonymity. But the overallreception was positive, even encouraging.

After reading our Book, talking with others, andsimple prayer I have come to better understandmy anonymity today is closer to the idea ofhumility of the 11th and 12th Traditions. I am nolonger afraid of the outside world knowing I’m analcoholic. I’ve been given a “New Employer” andas I stay close to Him and perform His work I canlose that fear. BB p.63 My experience and the 12th

step leads me to share my AA story of recoverywhen relevant and helpful. I let God be the drivingforce in my carrying the message and not my egoor my need to fix others.

I’m not perfect and a few times I may have sharedmy story at what might have been the wrongtimes. I have also learned that my AA anonymityis to the public world “press, radio and film,” andfor myself I include at the level of Facebook,Twitter, internet and even other 12 step meetingsthat I attend. I often qualify myself as “inrecovery” or as a member of a 12-step program, or“a friend of.” I have found that I can carry ourmessage at the public level and keep within thespiritual principle of anonymity. I can beanonymous at an event where I share my story ofAA recovery and also be available before andafter events for personal contacts. At this level, Iam free to share my full name and contactinformation for friendship, fellowship andsupport. I am living my truth within our 12Traditions. Happily, I am still learning moreeveryday about our 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, asit seems our AA community is.

I hear many a cry that anonymity is an outdatedprinciple and nearly impossible in our age ofinformation − internet, social networks, cameraphones, blogs, even the celebrity endorsements.Times ARE very different and our AA Society hasevolved; but, I believe the 12 steps and therecovery have not − IT STILL WORKS. I won’ttell another how they should interpret ourTraditions but I do believe we should honor them.So after prayer and meditation − I live thespiritual principle of anonymity as revealed to meon a daily basis. May your Higher Power reveal toyou as well.

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