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The Clean-Sheet & Newsletter of The WSW Area of Greater Philadelphia Region of Narcotics Anonymous February 16 th , 2013 through March 16 th , 2013 DISCLAIMER: “Together We Can” CleanSheet/Newsletter represents the experiences and yopinions of individual members of NA. The opinions expressed are not attributed to NA as a whole nor does the publication of any article imply an endorsement by NA or the West/Southwest Area. “Narcotics Anonymous offers only one promise, and that is freedom from active addiction...”Basic Text, p. 106 –––––––– 01/03/90 James H. Another Chance at Life 23 years 01/03/09 Abdul R. Here’s Hope 4 years 01/05/04 Phil L. Message Of Hope 9 yeas 01/08/01 Nicole H. The Survival Group 12 years 01/09/97 Kevin D. Message Of Hope 16 years 01/12/10 Julie W. Here’s Hope 1 year February 2013 02/11/11 Leslie L. A Miracle on 34 th Street 2 years 02/11/08 Kendall Serenity on 63 rd Street 5 years 02/12/92 Veronica R.L.M. Why Are We Here? 21 years 02/17/96 Valerie Message Of Hope 17 years 02/17/99 Eric C. Part of The Healing Process 14 years 02/18/97 Steve C. Serenity on 63 rd Street 16 years 02/18/11 Nichell K. Sunday Night Alive 2 years 02/19/90 Jeff M. What Can I Do 23 years 02/20/12 Marilyn B. Here’s Hope 1 year 02/21/90 Kim Why Are We Here? 23 years 02/24/97 Michael M. Surrender Around The Way 16 years 02/23/12 Russell B. Here’s Hope 1 year 02/23/88 Monique Part of The Healing Process 25 years 02/25/08 Renee C. Serenity on 63 rd Street 5 years 02/27/94 Colena Message Of Hope 19 years 02/28/08 Chris On the Right Track 5 years 02/28/05 Pete Mc What Can I Do 8 years March 2013 03/01/07 Eboni J. What Can I Do 6 years 03/01/07 Melvin J. Here’s Hope 6 years 03/03/07 Brenda B. Serenity on 63 rd Street 6 years 03/03/08 Ron J. Recovery on Belmont 5 years 03/03/92 Joe A. I Can’t We Can 21 years 03/03/98 Frank P On the Right Track 15 years 03/04/09 Valencia W. Recovery on Belmont 4 years 03/04/99 Kevin A Gift Of Surrender 14 years 03/04/10 Tina C. Recovery on Girard 3 years 03/04/03 Wajeedah Steps Are The Solution 10 years 03/09/09 Dorthea Surrender Around The Way 4 years 03/06/87 Diana On The Right Track 26 years 03/07/10 Marcell O. No More Misery 13 years The NA Message The message is that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. The message is hope and the promise of freedom. The Promise Narcotics Anonymous offers only one promise... Freedom from active addiction. Congratulations & Happy Anniversary to everyone celebrating a clean date in The WSW Area of Narcotics Anonymous! We are all recovering one day at a time. Together…we have 184,690 Days ….and counting. Be sure to give your GSR your clean time information so we may celebrate with you. All information should be submitted by the 10 th of each month. “Together We Can” Clean- Sheet / Newsletter is published monthly. Electronic copies are available upon request. Send an e/mail to: Theresa T., Clean/Sheet Representative at [email protected] or call 267-304-3253

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  The Clean-Sheet & Newsletter of The WSW Area of Greater Philadelphia Region of Narcotics Anonymous

February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013 DISCLAIMER:  “Together We Can” Clean‐Sheet/Newsletter represents the experiences and yopinions of individual members of NA.  The opinions expressed are not attributed  to NA as a whole nor does the publication of any article imply an endorsement by NA or the West/Southwest Area.  

“Narcotics Anonymous offers only one promise, and that is freedom from active addiction...”Basic Text, p. 106

–––––––– 01/03/90 James H. Another Chance at Life 23 years 01/03/09 Abdul R. Here’s Hope 4 years 01/05/04 Phil L. Message Of Hope 9 yeas 01/08/01 Nicole H. The Survival Group 12 years 01/09/97 Kevin D. Message Of Hope 16 years 01/12/10 Julie W. Here’s Hope 1 year

February 2013

02/11/11 Leslie L. A Miracle on 34th Street 2 years 02/11/08 Kendall Serenity on 63rd Street 5 years 02/12/92 Veronica R.L.M. Why Are We Here? 21 years 02/17/96 Valerie Message Of Hope 17 years 02/17/99 Eric C. Part of The Healing Process 14 years 02/18/97 Steve C. Serenity on 63rd Street 16 years 02/18/11 Nichell K. Sunday Night Alive 2 years 02/19/90 Jeff M. What Can I Do 23 years 02/20/12 Marilyn B. Here’s Hope 1 year 02/21/90 Kim Why Are We Here? 23 years 02/24/97 Michael M. Surrender Around The Way 16 years 02/23/12 Russell B. Here’s Hope 1 year 02/23/88 Monique Part of The Healing Process 25 years 02/25/08 Renee C. Serenity on 63rd Street 5 years 02/27/94 Colena Message Of Hope 19 years 02/28/08 Chris On the Right Track 5 years 02/28/05 Pete Mc What Can I Do 8 years

March 2013

03/01/07 Eboni J. What Can I Do 6 years 03/01/07 Melvin J. Here’s Hope 6 years 03/03/07 Brenda B. Serenity on 63rd Street 6 years 03/03/08 Ron J. Recovery on Belmont 5 years 03/03/92 Joe A. I Can’t We Can 21 years 03/03/98 Frank P On the Right Track 15 years 03/04/09 Valencia W. Recovery on Belmont 4 years 03/04/99 Kevin A Gift Of Surrender 14 years 03/04/10 Tina C. Recovery on Girard 3 years 03/04/03 Wajeedah Steps Are The Solution 10 years 03/09/09 Dorthea Surrender Around The Way 4 years 03/06/87 Diana On The Right Track 26 years 03/07/10 Marcell O. No More Misery 13 years

The NA MessageThe message is that 

an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. The 

message is hope and the promise of freedom. 

The Promise Narcotics Anonymous 

offers only one promise... Freedom from active 

addiction.  

Congratulations & Happy

Anniversary to everyone

celebrating a clean date in The WSW Area of Narcotics

Anonymous!

We are all recovering one day at a time. Together…we

have

184,690 Days

….and counting.

Be sure to give your GSR your

clean time information so we

may celebrate with you.

All information should be

submitted by the 10th of each month. “Together We Can” Clean-

Sheet / Newsletter is published monthly.

Electronic copies are available upon request.

Send an e/mail to: Theresa T., Clean/Sheet

Representative at [email protected] 

or call 267-304-3253

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  The Clean-Sheet & Newsletter of The WSW Area of Greater Philadelphia Region of Narcotics Anonymous

February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013

03/07/89 James C. A Gift of Surrender 24 years 03/09/06 Reggie The Survival Group 7 years 03/12/03 Ivan Sunday Night Alive 10 years 03/12/07 Ron J. Serenity on 63rd Street 6 years 03/13/92 Nasir M. Here’s Hope 21 years 03/13/02 Lawrence P On The Right Track 11 years 03/13/08 Gary A Gift of Surrender 5 years 03/15/91 Aaron Why Are We Here? 22 years  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Anniversary to our WSW Area Home-Group(s) in 2013 On The Right Track Group of NA 02/1985 28 years Surrender Around The Way Group of NA 02/01/1996 17 years Miracle on 34th Street Group of NA 02/28/2011 2 years Survival Group of NA 03/01/1982 31 years I Can’t We Can Group of NA 04/01/1989 24 years Recovery on Belmont Group of NA 04/01/1996 17 years Be The Change You Want to Become Group of NA 04/11/2012 1 year

Recovery on Belmont Group of NA (formerly The Fairmount Group) 04/30/1996 17 years A Time for Change Group of NA 05/01/1988 25 years Serenity on 63rd Street Group of NA 06/01/1991 22 years Work in Progress Group of NA 06/01/1996 17 years A motion was made that a new Area be created and made up of home-groups in the Southwest and West Philadelphia areas. Intent: To better serve groups within that geographical Area.

06/16/1991 22 years

Steps are The Solution Group of NA 07/01/1987 26 years Our Common Welfare Group of NA 07/09/1992 21 years Here’s Hope Group of NA 07/31/1995 18 years 38th & Chestnut Group of NA 08/17/1980 33 years Sunday Night Live Group of NA 08/01/1986 27 years Let's Surrender by NA Means Necessary Group of NA 08/01/1988 25 years Part Of The Healing Process Group of NA 08/01/1988 25 years Recovery in the Park Group of NA 08/14/1984 25 years Why are We Here? Group of NA 08/01/1990 23 years Shopping For Recovery Group of NA 08/07/1996 17 years Changing Lives Group of NA 08/01/2005 8 years Message of Hope Group of NA 09/22/1991 22 years Greater Philadelphia Region of NA 10/01/1969 44 years Recovery on Girard Group of NA 10/01/1989 24 years Learning To Recover Group of NA 10/01/1991 22 years What Can I Do? Group of NA 10/01/1992 21 years By the Grace of God We Live 11/27/1994 19 years No More Misery Group of NA 12/01/1986 27 years

 

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February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013

The Gift Of Surrender Group of NA 12/01/1992 21 years Freedom With No Limits Group of NA 12/01/2010 3 years  

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Dear NA Family: Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to ALL of our members who are celebrating “clean-time” Anniversaries. And we are to remain grateful that we all have “Today”.

This month our featured home-group is: Oops! We don’t have one…again! Your participation in collecting the histories of our Area’s home-groups would be is greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget to ask your GSR for a copy of the most current Clean/Sheet Newsletter. Current issues are available immediately following the monthly ASM meeting.

Thank you for allowing me to serve the West South West Area as your Clean-Sheet Representative.

Don’t forget to ask your GSR for a copy of the most current Clean/Sheet Newsletter. Current issues are available immediately following the monthly ASM meeting. Thank you once again for allowing me to serve the West South West Area as your Clean-Sheet Representative.

Humbly Submitted,

Theresa T.

“Together We Can” Clean-Sheet/Newsletter WSW Area Clean-sheet Representative

"The full fruit of a labor of love lives in the harvest, and that always comes in its right season."

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The WEST SOUTHWEST AREA SERVICE COMMITTEE has the following Open Positions and is looking for Trusted Servants to fill these positions:

Area Secretary       Clean Time Requirements & Duties & Functions One year clean time; Willingness to fulfill the commitment; Time and resources to complete the task assigned; Good track record of responsibility to service commitments; Records accurate written minutes of each Area Service Meeting; Distributes copies of written minutes and reports to all members of the ASC within 10 working days of the ASC.  Review minutes with Area Chairperson prior to distributing the minutes Open Mail box when Chairperson is unable.  Keeps updated list of all Area Service Committee Members which should include address and phone number. Include phone numbers in the minutes.  Keeps orderly files of all Area Service Meeting minutes.   When copying minutes double sided excluding announcements electronically or hard copy.  Area Meeting List Rep.      Clean Time Requirements & Duties & Functions One year clean time; time and resources to fulfill the commitment. Attends Regional Meeting list meeting at Region.  Maintains an up to date list of all meeting locations and meeting times.  Reviews the meeting list book and submits changes to the Regional meeting representative for corrections quarterly. 

Area Public Relations (P.R.)     Clean Time Requirements & Duties & Functions 2 years clean time; Previous NA Experience as a group PR Rep.; Time and resources to fulfill the commitment; Familiarity with the NA Public Relations Guide; Knowledge of the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts and the NA Local Guide to Service.    

The purpose of the Public Relations committee is to inform the community and addicts seeking recovery of the availability of NA's recovery process through the use of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Duties include:  Develop a plan on how the committee will handle request for information about the N. A. Fellowship.  Attends all Regional Public Relations committee meetings and workshops.  Conducts Public Relations workshops as requested by the area body.  Provides presentations to all new H&I facilities and groups facilities as requested by the groups.  Maintains a record of all meetings and committee activities to pass on to the new chairperson at the end of the term; and, provide notification of any planned workshops two month in advance to the Area body, notification should include a budget, location and a flyer.  Regularly scheduled meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church‐Basement, 52nd & Baltimore Avenue.  The Committee Chair will also attend all JAC meetings at 12:00 Noon at the same facility.   

WSW Area Members:   Please  consider getting  into  service on  an Area  level;  the  above three (3) Open positions need to be fulfilled.   See your GSR for qualifications or come to the next Area Service Meeting. 

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West South West Area Service Committee

We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1:00 P.M.

The West Southwest Area Service Meeting is where our business is conducted on the 3rd Saturday

of each month. You are welcome to join us. Get into service for your Home-Group and for the

Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous.

Our next Area Service Committee Meeting will be held on

Saturday, March 16, 2013

At Wayland Memorial Baptist Church Corner – 52nd & Baltimore Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Our mailing address is: West Southwest Area Service Committee 5311 Florence Ave./P.O. Box 5428 Philadelphia. PA 19143

Our e-mail address is: [email protected]

NEW MEETING & GROUP IN WSW AREA  

“Be The Change… YOU Want to Become Group”

We meet every Wednesday From 6:00 p.m. To 7:30 p.m.

at Transfiguration Baptist Church

3737 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA

We are in dire need of support!

All are Welcome!

NEW MEETING IN WSW AREA How It Works ~ Step Meeting

Lee Recreation Center ~ 4328 Haverford Avenue ~ Philadelphia, PA (Hidden driveway between the Health Center and the Basketball Courts)

Recovery Meeting from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. **Please do not enter the BUILDING before 6:10 pm

Writing, Reading, and Meditation invited!

Due to Steps format, this is a Closed Meeting for addicts only.

If you think you have a problem …Please Stay

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February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013

 

Steps are the Solution Group of Narcotics Anonymous

Has moved to

The Kingsessing Recreation Center At 50th and Kingsessing Avenue

Our group meets on Wednesdays at

7:00 p.m. (On the second floor)

Keep Coming Back, We Need You !!

This Group is in need of committed home-group members and the

support of the fellowship for our struggling meeting.

“The group is the most powerful vehicle for carrying the message”.

All are welcome!

West South West Area Home-Group-Swap

Hosted by The WSW Area Unity Sub-Committee

At the ASC meeting on 1/19/2013, WSW Area Home-Group GSRs placed the names of their group into a hat for the October Home-Group Swap. The purpose of a Home-Group Swap is to allow the members in our area to exercise the spirit of UNITY, to learn new and different formats, and get to know old/new NA members. The following Home-Groups will SWAP with one another once a month during the month of February, 2013:

Home‐Group              SWAPING WITH   Home‐Group A Gift of Surrender Survival Group

Living Life on Life’s Terms Part of The Healing Process

Why Are We Here What Can I Do

Recovery on Belmont Recovery on Girard

Here’s Hope Steps Are The Solution

Sunday Night Alive Another Chance At Life

Serenity on 63rd Street No More Misery

Recovery Down The Bottom Changing Lives

Recovery on Haverford Shopping For Recovery

Freedom With No Limits Miracle on 34th Street

Is your home-group struggling?.....or Is your home-group is in dire need of support?.....or Does your home-group need a temporary location until you find a new home?....or Just interested in promoting Unity within our Area? Contact WSW Unity Subcommittee and see how they can help with a Home-Group Swap! Contact Sybil, the WSW Area Unity Chair for more details.

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 New Meeting to Start ASAP: “Recovery Down The Bottom”, is in need of Home-Group Members ready to serve. Meetings are held on Thursday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are located at the Clayeburn Lewis Community Center, 38th & Poplar Streets. In Service, Harvey, Acting GSR ************************************************* No More Misery Group of NA which meets at 48th & Baltimore Avenue every Thursday is change it’s meeting time, starting Thursday, January 3, 2013. Our new meeting time is 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please pass this information on. ****************************************************** Learning to Recover Group of NA We meet every Monday evening (except National Holidays) 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the West Mill Creek Recreation Center located on 51st & Parrish Streets. We are in dire need of support!! We need Home-Group members and members to chair our meetings and/or get into service. Group Conscience and Business meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month. Please come out and Support us, we need you! ****************************************************** By The Grace Of God We Live Group of NA has moved to 631 N. 39th Street between Wallace & Mt. Vernon Street at the Mantua Haverford Community Center. We meet every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. We are in dire need of home-group members and member participation. ***********************************************************

What Can I Do? Group of NA has a new Meeting place: 331 South 60th Street ~ Entrance on Pine Street. We meet Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon ~ All are welcome!

  Message of Hope Group of NA has a new meeting time: Our meeting will time will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We meet at Belmont Rehab Ford & Monument Road Philadelphia, PA Thanks for your continued support All are welcome! ************************************************** Miracle on 34th Street Group of NA is still in need of support in carrying the message to recovering addicts in the Mantua Section of Philadelphia. We meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at 3512 Haverford Avenue, West Philadelphia Community Center All are welcome ***************************************************** The Serenity Group of NA needs your support: We meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church 3422 Dennison Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA Come out and see our new home. There is plenty of street parking. We need your support! ***************************************************** Recovery in the Park Group of NA is in need of YOUR Support! We meet every Thursday From 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.at St. Barbara’s Church 54th and Lebanon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Our group has been in existence for over 28 years. You can only keep what you have by giving it away!

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No Nonsense  Group of NA 

  

 Celebrating their  

24th Year Anniversary On  

Friday, February 22, 2013  

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Double‐Speaker  Meeting starts at  

7:00 p.m. 

AllareWelcome!

 

ON THE RIGHT TRACK GROUP of NA

Celebrates Their

28th Anniversary

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Anniversary Meeting 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

(Doors Open at 5:00 PM)

Mini-Marathon 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

AFSCME BUILDING

3001 WALNUT STREET 7th Floor

Food * Fun *

Fellowship

ALL ARE WELCOME

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Why are we Here  

Group of NA  

&  Part of the Healing Process Group 

of NA  

Is hosting a   

Speaker Jam “SHARING THE HOPE” 

   

Saturday February 23, 2013 12:00 Noon to 7:45 p.m. 

 

Our regularly scheduled meeting begins at 8:00 p.m.  

Mill Creek Recreation Center 47th Brown Street 

 

We thank you for your support with an attitude of gratitude.  The best way to express our gratitude is by carrying the message of our experience, strength and hope to the still‐suffering addicts.  Basic text pg.83  

Come and join us! Bring a New‐Comer  

Bring an Old‐Timer   All are Welcome 

 

WSW UNITY SUBCOMMITTEE 

IS HAVING A 

FUNDRAISER‐SPEAKER JAM  

When:  March 9, 2013 Time:      12noon to 11:00pm Where:   63rd Cedar Avenue     Saint Cyprian Church                        PHILADELPHIA. PA  

ALL ARE WELCOME FOOD & FUN & FELLOWSHIP 

 UNITY DEPENDS ON EVERYONE  SO COME BE A PART OF UNITY!  For More Information Contact Sibyl J. – WSW Area Unity Chair (215) 687‐5704  Mike H. WSW Area Co Chair    (215) 900‐5972 

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Invest in Our Vision Making Group Contributions...

…we repay NA not just by taking care of ourselves, but by making a way for the newcomer to find recovery.

GSRs: Suggest that your home-group purchase the Informational Pamphlets for more information on Funding NA Services and Money Matters concerning our fellowship – and read them…

IP #24 – Money Matters: Self-Support in NA

IP #28 – Funding NA Services

Financials: Has each of us ever considered what is meant by “support services”? We all go to meetings, and many of us have participated on H&I panels, noticed PSAs on television, and attended conventions. Now, what does it really take for every service to happen? Each of us has a responsibility to contribute, and to help other members learn how financial contributions help ensure that services continue to be provided around the world and in our backyards. Let us be inspired by our primary purpose and take action to financially contribute through our portal at http://www.na.org (NA World Services News; Volume 10, Issue 1 – 08/2012) **********************************

WHEN YOU USE DRUGS… THE ENDS ARE ALWAYS THE SAME:

JAILS,….. INSTITUTIONS…..

AND DEATH

If you want to stop, then we can help!

Call Narcotics Anonymous

215-NA-Works 215-629-6757

TGIF Thank God Its Friday 

Group of NA  Invites all members of NA to come and celebrate with them as they celebrate their   

22nd Year Anniversary On 

Friday, March 22, 2013 From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

at The Immaculate conception 

Church Rectory 5725 Sprague Street, 

Philadelphia (Germantown), PA  

All Are Welcome  Food Fun and Fellowship  

  

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Unity Is a Must

South Philadelphia Area Unity Committee

Hosts

Saturday Night Dance Fundraisers

Donation $7.00 (Admission includes 1 hot dog and 1 soda)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Saturday, March 2, 2013 Saturday, March 16, 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013 Saturday, April 20, 2013

9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 1st Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

2125 South Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

Come enjoy Food, Fun & Fellowship!!!

Door Prizes and Giveaways!!!

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A MEMBER SHARES

This is being submitted by a member from GPRNA to raise awareness and to spark discussion. To All This May Concern:

I'm sending this information in hopes that the Greater Philadelphia Region can disseminate this in some form to our fellowship. This Region is in dire need of financial support from its members, and I believe there is a simple solution. Here is a list of our Region’s Monthly Bills:

1. Rent $ 910.00 2. Office Phone $ 204.00 3. PGW $ 30.00 4. Copies $ 150.00 5. Staples $ 330.51 6. PECO $ 60.00 7. Insurance $ 663.75 8. Visa-Bill $ $ 100.00 TOTAL $2,448.01

We have approximately 353 groups weekly,(not counting meetings). If each group would donate $10.00 a month, the total donations would amount to $3,530.00, which could help this Region to be financially sound. On the other hand, world-wide we have about 61,000 groups that meet each week, and, if every group would donate $2.00 a month to NAWS (NA World Service), the total donations would amount to approximately $122,000. It seems a shame that such a small amount of money could do so much, yet we struggle to be fully self-supporting. This may be due to some of our members who could donate but don't, and yet profess that they are grateful to this "thing" called Narcotics Anonymous that saved our lives and gave us a life worth living. Members please take another look and remember all we have is each other and we are responsible for NA's survival. Please pass this information on to as many members as possible.

In Loving Service A Concerned Recovering Addict

PS: This is just a suggestion

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The Greater Philadelphia Region’s Website Is Live! 

Hey everybody:    

The website is now officially live at http://naworks.org/ Please pass on to your RCM's, your area's, your HG members, and everybody you talk to come visit the new site. Encourage everybody to check to make sure their home group information is correct, and if not, to email [email protected] with the fixes. Also encourage people who have events to email the information to that email as well.   

Here are some of the updates to the newly revamped Website:      

You can find the Region’s Policy. There is a page under the "For Our Members" tab. When you click on "Regional Policy" it opens up a page which provides a link for you to either view or download the policy in a PDF format (requires Adobe, which is free, Google it). While the policy is open you can click the CTRL or Control button and the F button at the same time. This opens up a search function within the PDF and you can type in whatever keyword you are looking for. This way instead of ruffling through pages you can simply search the document for what you are looking for. Also added are all the Sub‐Committees to the website with a description of each sub‐committee.   

In addition, you’ll find "The 12 Concepts" and “A Guide To Local Services”.  Again, you can either scroll through the booklet or hit CTRL+F and search for what you are looking for. Finally, on the website you’ll find Delco Area has been added to the meeting list.  Please, for now and going forward, please send ALL events to this email [email protected] so the Events Page can be updated.    

Yours in Service,  

B.Mack GPRNA Webmaster  

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The Regional Convention Committee is planning its first big fundraiser for our next Convention – We had a great time at the last trip we gave in February. Hope you can join us for this one. You can call any member of the Fundraising Committee (phone numbers on the flyer) for more information.

Winter Weekend Getaway March 1-3, 2013

Eisenhower AllStar Resort, Gettysburg, PA (This is a facility that is shared with the general public) 

Price Per Person: $555 (single)    $385 (2 per room) $375 (3 per room)   $355 (4 per room) 

Price includes: Roundtrip Motor-Coach Transportation

2-Night Hotel Accommodations Indoor Pool & Jacuzzi • Tropical Courtyard Jogging

Trails • Universal Gym - Weights All Meals (Including all-you-can-eat smorgasbord)

Concert featuring Brandy, Monica, Tank, and comedian Sommore

$50 deposit was due October 12, 2012 Deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable To pay by credit card go to www.yourtripinfo.com

TRIP CODE: BAR000139

Off-site activities* Skiing • Casino • Bowling

Outlet Shopping • Roller Skating (*Additional charge may apply)

For further information: Bill H. 215-758-3558

Barbara R. 215-888-6412 Sister Basimah 267-979-4589 Pretty Ricky 267-258-7297

You can make the payment on-line by debit or credit card. Please call Barbara R., 215-888-6412, if you need further information. It's going to be a great trip! Please spread the word.

Arlene C. Convention Chair

West South West Area Phone-Line Committee

Our Phone-Line is a vital tool made available to the addict seeking recovery. Please come out and get into service.

We meet the 1st Monday of each Month At: Mill Creek Recreation Center 48 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA at 6:30PM

&

The 3rd Saturday of each month Before the WSW Area Service Meeting 52nd & Baltimore Avenue, 10am to 12 pm Contact: Charles S. at 267-235-2213 WSW Area Phone Line Chair

Get ready to get in service WSW AREA. The WCNA will need Greater Philadelphia Region Areas and members to get in service. This subcommittee is looking for volunteers to serve and is in dire need of support. Training is available at every ASC Meeting on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Our Phone-Lines will be one of the first points of contact our visitors will make as they arrive in our home-town. Folks will want to make meetings and we need to be ready to assist them efficiently and courteously. Let them hear your voice! Contact Charles S. to schedule your phone-line orientation – Today! WestSouthwestArea:YourSupportIsNeeded!

Volunteer to serve on this subcommittee by contacting Charles S., at the number above.

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The West Southwest Area Policy Subcommittee Needs Your Support!

Do you want to help make a difference by supporting your area in forming area service Policy? Our Subcommittee meets twice (2) a month on the following dates and locations: 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 48th & Brown (Millcreek Recreation Center) 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. 52nd & Baltimore Avenue at Wayland Memorial B.C. (Before the 1:00 ASC Meeting) ALL GROUPS IN THE WEST/SOUTHWEST AREA ARE ASKED TO PLEASE SEND REPRESENTATIVES. HELP TO BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION BY PARTICIPATING !! See Clarence A., WSW Area Policy Chair

West South West Area Literature Review Subcommittee Traditions Project WSC 2010 adopted a motion to create a project plan for a Twelve Traditions working guide, and a 2011 fellowship-wide literature survey indicated that this is an item that our members are very interested in: Over 80% of respondents said this was an item that was needed or very much needed. Comments in the literature survey showed a wide variety of expectations about this topic. Some wanted something that could be applied personally, some wanted questions to be asked in a style similar to The NA Step Working Guides, some wanted to better understand the application to groups and service, etc. At the 2012 World Service Conference, we offered a plan for a two-cycle project, so that we can have more of a dialog with the fellowship this cycle about the focus and approach of a Twelve Traditions working guide before any drafting begins.

The creation of a workgroup, actual drafting of the book, sending the material out for review, and ultimately publishing an approval draft would happen in the 2014-2016 cycle, pending approval at the 2014 conference.

Goals for 2012–2014 Conference Cycle Our goal for this cycle is to gather fellowship input, source material, and ideas regarding a traditions book both online and through face-to-face workshops. The resources listed below will help in those efforts. By the end of the cycle, we would like to frame viable options for the book so that we can move forward with writing it in the 2014–2016 conference cycle.

Please….Come out and get into Service We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month before the

WSW Area Service Committee meeting from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church, Corner of 52nd & Baltimore Avenue.

Yours in Service, Yvonne M.

Literature Review Chair

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WCNA-35 –World Convention of NA August 29th to September 1st, 2013

Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Journey Continues” There are 194 days to go!

60th Year Celebration of Narcotics Anonymous

Call for Potential Speakers & Evaluators As we prepare for WCNA 35, we are seeking potential convention speakers. Clean-time requirements are five years for workshop speakers and ten years for main speakers. In addition, workshop speakers must be preregistered for WCNA 35. If you or someone you know is interested in being considered as a workshop or main speaker at WCNA 35, please send us the information below, along with a speaker recording, if available, before 31 March 2013. CD recordings can be sent by mail or MP3 files can be submitted electronically.

It’s On and Poppin……….

PRE-REGISTRATION OFFERS: Pre-Registration February 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013 @ $89.00

Onsite limited Regristration @ $99.00

As always, a limited numer of newcomer registrations for those in their first 30 days will be available also.

Benefits of Pre-Registration: One-of-a kind pre-registration merchandise

Access to event tickets before they sell out

Better seats t ticketed events (seats are assigned by your registration date

Admittance to the merchandise store Thursday (onsite registrants have access on Friday

The opportunity to be an integral part of a successful WCNA!

All other non-ticketed convention activities, including dances and entertainment events like the live music coffee houses.

YOUR early action supports OUR early planning. Subscribe to WCNA Updates at www.na.org.subscribe for direct updates. Visit www.na.org/subscribe to access the flyer and online registration or call 818-773-9999, ext. 771

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NAWS Workshops This is an opportunity for the local fellowship to interact with NA World Services trusted servants and staff. These events cover a wide variety of recovery and service topics. Workshop registration is free. The events will be listed at www.na.org when applicable.

Narcotics Anonymous world conventions provide members with a chance to celebrate recovery with one another in a unique way. A broad range of topics are covered in workshops; main meetings highlight our unity and diversity; and the first-class entertainment at comedy shows, concerts, coffee-houses, dances, and so much more demonstrate the wide range of joys we experience living clean. The convention itself lasts just four short days. The planning process for each world convention spans as many as seven years, but the memories created will last a lifetime. It's not too early to start planning for Philadelphia! Visit www.na.org/wcna for more information as it becomes available. WCNA-2013 Pre-Convention Cruise – Wednesday 8/21/2013 through 8/29/2013

Join other NA members as we cruise the warm crystal-clear blue waters of the Caribbean aboard The Carnival Splendor on a spectacular Adventure of the Seas! On board, you’ll discover how relaxing, entertaining and fun a week in Paradise can be. While sailing, you can swim, enjoy the spa and casino, wonderful shows, or you can choose to do nothing at all – it’s all up to you. We’ll visit New York, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk. Friends and family are welcome, but space is limited, so don’t wait to book your cruise! Upon our return to New York, ground transportation to downtown Philadelphia will be provided. Go to http://www.na.org for more information or contact Montrose Travel at 1-800-666-8767 and ask about the Narcotics Anonymous Pre-Convention Cruise.

WCNA 35 Entertainment All seats will be assigned by the date of pre-registration (rather than the date you purchase the tickets). If you want to sit with friends, you will need to either purchase a table for the food events or purchase tickets on one registration. Otherwise, you will be seated with friends you just haven’t met yet!

Thursday - Blues Luncheon with Royal Southern Brotherhood Get ready for a new breed of hip-shakin’ blues-rock gumbo served up by Royal Southern Brotherhood, a fusion of the iconic Allman and Neville Brothers bloodlines.

$ $

SUPPORT WCNA - To make WCNA cost effective, we have negotiated special room rates and have committed to a block of rooms at our official hotels. In return, they are providing meeting space and other considerations based on using a specific number of sleeping rooms. We ask you to support WCNA by reserving your sleeping accommodations within the room block. Your support allows us to keep our registration fees reasonable.

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Friday Jazz Brunch with Boney James Make direct contact with the moody and soulful jazz grooves of Grammy-nominated, Billboard chart-topping saxophonist, Boney James Jazz Brunch $45.00/Table for 10 people @ $450.00

Friday Comedy Show featuring Stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesis. (potentially offensive material) $35.00

Saturday Night Banquet $50.00/Table for 10 people @ $500.00

Saturday Night Concert $65.00 (Entertainer to be announced)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a community based organization of men and women who help others recover from drug addiction. The World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous is a gathering of members from around the world to celebrate our unity and diversity. The event rotates to different locations around the world every two years. This 35th World Convention, known as WCNA 35, also commemorates NA's 60th anniversary as a fellowship. The Expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center opened in the of Spring 2011 and is ready to make your experience phenomenal with cutting edge technology and gorgeous spaces. Learn more about where you'll be connecting and engaging with fellow WCNA attendees.

PHILADELPHIA LOOKS FORWARD TO HOSTING WCNA 35

Rent a Scooter or Wheelchair for the World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous Scootaround is providing scooter and wheelchair rentals for the World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous being held from August 29 - September 1, 2013 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

While Scootaround will make every effort to accommodate all needs, you are encouraged to reserve in advance! To reserve your equipment call toll free 1 888 441 7575 or use the buttons above to book or inquire online. We are happy to accept Visa, American Express and MasterCard for all rentals!

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Contact Information for: Together We Can Clean-Sheet/Newsletter Theresa T. WSW Area Clean-Sheet Rep. E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 267-304-3253 Philadelphia Region of NA Greater Philadelphia Region of NA and the Greater Philadelphia Regional Service Office (a.k.a. GPRSONA): Mail Address: 7215-A Rising Sun Avenue, Phila., PA RSO Phone or Fax: Phone: 215-745-9494 Fax: 215-745-9495 In Person: RSO Office Hours

Tues.: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Every Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. By e-mail: The Regional Service Office has a new e-mail address. Contact us at: [email protected] HOT LINE! In Philadelphia (215) NA WORKS or (215)440-8400

The Greater Philadelphia Region of Narcotics

Anonymous  

ALL Areas of Greater Philadelphia

Region of NA:

The Greater Philadelphia Region

Monthly Insurance Premium =

$689.50

We need your support

NOW!!

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When It's Harder To Smile Somedays when it's difficult, and harder to deal I know that Your Love has the Power to heal.  That faith helps me handle the struggles of life; the illness, the setbacks, the fears, and the strife.  I'm never alone now, no matter the trial, Even the times when it's harder to smile  Your Presence brings comfort, it settles the mind, the Peace that I doubted I ever would find.  I Thank You Dear Lord for the Hope that I feel, Knowing Your Love has the Power to heal  

Thank You Father Love always Your son peter 

Keep Me Humble 

Sometimes I think I need so much Much more than simply Your sweet touch  

Those days I need Your guiding hand  To help my heart to understand  

Some things of life are good indeed As long as I can conquer greed  

Accept those things as gifts from you Provided just to help me through  

Not something I should live life for Never happy, wanting more  

Help me live in love instead Giving thanks for daily bread  

Lord keep me humble, this I pray  Remind me there’s a better way.  

Thank You Father Love always Your son peter 

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Together We Can Cleansheet/Newsletter presents

““TThhee HHiissttoorryy ooff WWSSWW AArreeaa HHoommee--GGrroouuppss” It is the hopes of this Newsletter that as we come to know the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into opening so many doors in our Area that we will gain a new appreciation and gratitude for the gift of recovery that flows amongst us. Also it is hoped that these

features will stir our spirit of unity, and stimulate support and respect for each other as individuals and as groups in a World Wide Fellowship. Our meetings are where recovery takes place. This month’s featured home-group is:

A humble “thank you” to each home-group groups who have contributed to this series so far. This section in our Newsletter will die if you do not feel it important enough to carry out this project to the end. If you think it’s important, then please provide your Home-Group History. Out of our 34 Home-Groups in the West South West Area of NA, we would greatly appreciate receiving a write up on the following groups:

The Survival Group

No More Misery Steps are The Solution

A Time for Change Let's Surrender by Any Means Necessary

Part of the Healing Process Tough Group

I Can't We Can Serenity on 63rd Street

Message of Hope Our Common Welfare

What Can I Do? Another Chance at Life

By The Grace of God We Live Surrender Around the Way

Work in Progress Changing Lives

Recovery on Haverford Be The Change You Want to Become

Thank you,

“Together We Can” Cleansheet-Newsletter of the WSW Area

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Greater Philadelphia Regional Service Committee 2013 Meeting Schedule

Roxborough Memorial Hospital 5800 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19128

Saturday, March 2, 2013 10:00am – 5:00pm

RSC Subcommittees & Workgroups

Sunday, April 2, 2013

10:00am – 5:00pm RSC Meeting

Auditorium Conference Rm

Auditorium Conference Rm A

Cafeteria

10am-11am Meeting List H & I

Workgroup GPRCNA

Subcommittees 11am-12pm Phone Line

12pm-1pm Unity

ABC Policy

GPRCNA 1pm-2pm Administrative Literature Review Public Relations &

Web Master 2pm-3pm 2pm-4pm

Phoneline Presentations Clean Sheet

3pm-5pm Joint Administrative Committee (JAC)

ONLY ON: February, April, June, August, October, December

  Working on the Clean-Sheet/Newsletter is an excellent way to be in Service. Come to the next Joint

Administrative Committee (JAC) meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church, 52nd & Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA to see how you can

help.

”Together We Can” Clean-Sheet/Newsletter Is in need of New Material… New Ideas…and New Members willing to serve!! Please get involved by sharing your personal recovery stories, your thoughts on a topic, your poems, creative writing, or any information that would be helpful or entertaining to an addict seeking recovery.

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February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013

   NA PHONE MEETING SCHEDULES (Eastern Time Zone) August, 2012   SUNDAY

11:00am - 12:30pm RECOVERY CONTINUES (619) 326-2750 3980743# 5:00pm - 6:30pm WE RETURN FROM HOME (415) 464-6800 2221085# 7:00pm - 8:30pm RECOVERY ON THE GO (619) 326-2750 4829467# ************************************************************** MONDAY 7:30am-8:30am WHAT A WAY TO START A DAY! (712) 432-0075 299757# 12:00pm - 1:30pm RECOVERY AT NOON (605) 475-6720 6213845# 7:00-8:30pm RECOVERY CONTINUES (619) 326-2750 3980743# 9:00pm-10:30pm HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE (805) 399-1200 108786# ************************************************************** TUESDAY 7:30am-8:30am WHAT A WAY TO START A DAY! (712) 432-0075 299757# 1:00pm-2:30pm WE RETURN FROM HOME (415) 464-6800 2221085# 7:00pm - 8:30pm RECOVERY ON THE GO (619) 326-2750 4829467# ******************************** WEDNESDAY 7:30am-8:30am WHAT A WAY TO START A DAY! (712) 432-0075 299757# 12:00pm - 1:30pm RECOVERY AT NOON (605) 475-6720 6213845# 7:00pm - 8:30pm RECOVERY ON THE GO (619) 326-2750 4829467#

  THURSDAY 7:30am-8:30am WHAT A WAY TO START A DAY! (712) 432-0075 299757# 3:00 - 4:30pm RECOVERY CONTINUES (619) 326-2750 3980743# 7:00pm - 8:30pm WOMEN DO RECOVER (605) 475-6720 4201159# 9:00pm-10:30pm EACH ONE TEACH ONE (805) 399-1200 794151# ********************************************************** Friday 7:30am-8:30am WHAT A WAY TO START A DAY! (712) 432-0075 299757# 12:00pm - 1:30pm RECOVERY AT NOON (605) 475-6720 6213845# 7:00pm - 8:30pm RECOVERY ON THE GO (619) 326-2750 4829467# **************************************************** SATURDAY 12:00pm - 1:30pm RECOVERY AT NOON (605) 475-6720 6213845# 8:00pm -9:30pm RECOVERY CONTINUES (619) 326-2750 3980743# 

 “Many recovering addicts do not have access to regular meetings because of incarceration, geography, physical disability, or employment. These addicts are members in every respect as long as they have the desire to stop using, and they are entitled to the same consideration and support as any other member.” — from Tradition Three

What are phone meetings? NA Phone Meetings are not meant to be a replacement for face to face meetings. NA Phone Meetings are individual groups that hold their own group consciences and have trusted servants; each group is self -supporting, declining outside contributions and are autonomous, following all of the Twelve Traditions of NA. If you are interested in going to meetings with people from around the world please feel free to join us. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. PLEASE ATTEND FACE TO FACE MEETINGS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. 

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OFFICIAL GPRNA EVENTS To submit NA events, email information to [email protected]  

or call Regina: 267‐253‐2254 or Dennis: 215‐913‐0032 

Day/date: Saturday, February 16, 2013 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:30 AM EVENT: SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE

FUNDRAISER Host: South Philadelphia Area of NA Unity

Committee Facility: First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Address: 2125 S Chestnut St, (Center City)

Philadelphia, PA Information: Donation $7 / includes 1 hot dog and 1

soda * Door prizes and Giveaways * Food * Fun * Fellowship

 Day/date:  Saturday, February 16, 2013 Time:  10:00 AM EVENT:  GSR WORKSHOP #1 “CONSENSUS 

BASED DECISION MAKING (CBDM)”  Host:  West/Southwest Area of NA / RCM Facility:  Wayland Memorial Baptist Church Address:  52nd & Baltimore Ave, (West/Southwest) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  All WSW Area GSR’s are expected to 

attend * Anyone and Everyone Are Welcome * GSR Workshop #2 is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2013 

Day/date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Time: 4:00 PM EVENT: 13TH YEAR GROUP ANNIVERSARY Host: Unity Is A Must Group of NA Facility: Gaudenzia House Address: 39 E. Schoolhouse Lane, (Germantown)

Philadelphia, PA Information: We will be celebrating the whole month

of February * 2 Speakers every Wednesday * Main Anniversary Meeting the last Wednesday in February * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

 

Day/date:  Friday, February 22, 2013 Time:  5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (doors open at 

5:00 PM) / 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM EVENT:  28TH ANNIVERSARY / MINI‐

MARATHON Host:  On The Right Track Group of NA Facility:  AFSCME Building / 7th floor Address:  3001 Walnut St, (West) Philadelphia Information:  Food * Fun * Fellowship * All Are 

Welcome   Day/date:  Friday, February 22, 2013 Time:  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (doors open at 

6:00 PM) EVENT:  24 YEAR HOME GROUP ANNIVERSARY 

CELEBRATION Host:  No Nonsense Group of NA Facility:  Visitation Church / basement Address:  B St & Lehigh Ave, (North) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Please Come Out and Help Us Carry 

the Message * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

  Day/date: Saturday, February 23, 2013 Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM EVENT: “BRIDGING THE GAP”

CONVENFERENCE Host: Philadelphia Area of NA Public

Relations Subcommittee Facility: Johnson Memorial Church Address: 3117 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA Phone: Debbie F: 267 971 2036 Information: Speakers: 11 AM – 5 PM * Main

Speaker: 6 – 7 PM * Dance: 7:30 – 11 PM

 

 

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February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013

OFFICIAL GPRNA EVENTS To submit NA events, email information to [email protected]  

or call Regina: 267‐253‐2254 or Dennis: 215‐913‐0032 

 Day/date:  Saturday, February 23, 2013 Time:  12:00 PM – 7:45 PM EVENT:  “SHARING THE HOPE” SPEAKER JAM Host:  Why Are We Here Group & Part of the 

Healing Process Group of NA Facility:  Mill Creek Recreation Center Address:  47th & Brown St, (West/Southwest) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Bring a Newcomer * Bring an Old‐timer * 

All Are Welcome * Come Join Us   Day/date:  Sunday, February 24, 2013 Time:  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (doors open at 9:00 

AM) EVENT:  2ND ANNIVERSARY Host:  A Brand New Conscience Group of NA Facility:  Immaculate Conception Church Address:  5725 Sprague St, (Germantown) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Food * Fun * Fellowship  Day/date:  Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Time:  4:00 PM EVENT:  13TH YEAR GROUP ANNIVERSARY Host:  Unity Is A Must Group of NA Facility:  Gaudenzia House Address:  39 E. Schoolhouse Lane, (Germantown) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  We will be celebrating the whole month of 

February * 2 Speakers every Wednesday * Main Anniversary Meeting the last Wednesday in February * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

Day/date:  Saturday, March 2, 2013 Time:  9:00 PM – 1:30 AM EVENT:  SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 

FUNDRAISER Host:  South Philadelphia Area of NA Unity 

Committee Facility:  First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia,  Address:  2125 S Chestnut St, (Center City) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Donation $7 / includes 1 hot dog and 1 

soda * Door prizes and Giveaways * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

 Day/date:  Saturday, March 9, 2013  Time:  12:00 PM – 11:00 PM EVENT:  SPEAKER JAM / FUNDRAISER Host:  Unity Subcommittee ‐WSW Area of NA Facility:  Saint Cyprian Church Address:  63rd St & Cedar Ave, (West/Southwest) 

Philadelphia, PA Contact:  Unity Chair Sibyl J: 215 687 5704, 

Unity Co‐Chair Mike H: 215 900 5972 Information:  All Are Welcome * Food * Fun * 

Fellowship * Unity Depends on Everyone * Come Be a Part of Unity  

 Day/date:  Saturday, March 16, 2013 Time:  9:00 PM – 1:30 AM EVENT:  SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 

FUNDRAISER Host:  South Philadelphia Area of NA Unity 

Committee Facility:  First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia,  Address:  2125 S Chestnut St, (Center City) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Donation $7 / includes 1 hot dog and 1 

soda * Door prizes and Giveaways * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

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February 16th, 2013 through March 16th, 2013

OFFICIAL GPRNA EVENTS To submit NA events, email information to [email protected]  

or call Regina: 267‐253‐2254 or Dennis: 215‐913‐0032 

Day/date:  Friday, March 22, 2013 Time:  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EVENT:  22ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY Host:  TGIF Group of NA Facility:  Immaculate Conception Church Rectory Address:  5725 Sprague St, (Germantown)  Information:  All Are Welcome * Food * Fun * Fellowship  Day/date:  Saturday, March 30, 2013 Time:  12:00 PM – 9:00 PM EVENT:  ANNUAL MARATHON Host:  Message of Hope Group of NA Facility:  Belmont Treatment Center / Silverman 

Auditorium Address:  4200 Monument Rd, (West/Southwest) 

Philadelphia, PA 19131 Information:  Food * Fun * Fellowship  Day/date:  Saturday, April 6, 2013 Time:  1:30 PM – 9:30 PM / 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM  

EVENT: SIXSTATESPEAKERJAM/FUNDRAISER/DANCE

Host:  Greater Camden Area of NA Unity Subcommittee 

Facility:   St. Paul’s Church Address:  422 Market St, Camden, NJ Information:  NJ * PA * DE * DC * NY * MD * 32 Speakers 

* Serenity Keepers * Better Sound * FREE DANCE * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

 Day/date:  Saturday, April 6, 2013 Time:  9:00 PM – 1:30 AM EVENT:  SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE FUNDRAISER Host:  South Philadelphia Area of NA Unity 

Committee Facility:  First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia,  Address:  2125 S Chestnut St, (Center City)  Information:  Donation $7 / includes 1 hot dog and 1 

soda * Door prizes and Giveaways * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

Day/date:  Saturday, April 13, 2013 Time:  12:00 PM – 12:00 AM EVENT:  FUNDRAISER FOR GPRNA  Host:  Serenity on 63rd St Group of NA Facility:  St. Cyprian Church Address:  63rd & Cedar Ave, (West/Southwest) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Speakers from the Tri‐State Area * 

Fine foods will be available for sale * Donations will be accepted at the door * Raffle Will Be Held for WCNA Registration 

 Day/date:  Saturday, April 20, 2013 Time:  9:00 PM – 1:30 AM EVENT:  SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE 

FUNDRAISER Host:  South Philadelphia Area of NA Unity 

Committee Facility:  First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia,  Address:  2125 S Chestnut St, (Center City) 

Philadelphia, PA Information:  Donation $7 / includes 1 hot dog and 1 

soda * Door prizes and Giveaways * Food * Fun * Fellowship 

 Day/date:  Saturday, May 11, 2013 Time:  2:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

EVENT: ROCKFORRECOVERY2013Host:  The Garden Group of NA Facility:   Lansdowne First Presbyterian Church Address:  Lansdowne & Greenwood Ave, 

Lansdowne, PA  19050 Contact:  Charlie Dougherty: 610‐931‐2363 Information:  $10 in advance / $15 at Door * 

Proceeds Benefit Delco NA Area 

Convention 

 

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WCNA-35 Pre-Convention Caribbean Cruise Wed Aug 21, 2013 to Thu Aug 29, 2013

We`ll visit New York, San Juan Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Grand Turk.. Friends and family are welcome, but space is limited, so don`t wait to book your cruise! Upon our return to New York, ground transportation to downtown Philadelphia will be provided. Friends and family are welcome, but space is limited, so don`t wait to book your cruise!  

WCNA-35 World Convention of NA August 29th to September 1st, 2013

Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

 

This Space Can Be Yours!

Contact Theresa T. “Together We Can”

WSW Area Clean-Sheet Newsletter Rep.

“Together We Can” Clean-Sheet / Newsletter is

published monthly. Electronic copies are available upon request.

Send an e/mail to: Theresa T., Clean/Sheet Representative:

[email protected]  or call

267-304-3253

“The process of coming to believe restores us to sanity. The strength to move into action comes from

this belief.” Basic Text, p. 25

 

OFFICIAL GPRNA EVENTS To submit NA events, email information to [email protected]  

or call Regina: 267‐253‐2254 or Dennis: 215‐913‐0032