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CCFAA
October 2010
In this Issue!
On the 10th Step. . . "Continued to take moral inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it."
Notice that the word "continued" is a past participle. We take it to mean that this Step is an unvarying and unceasing thing. It is a part of the program that must be repeated day by day. It is also a reminder that the program is a living thinga way of growing.
Remember how hard it was to accomplish the 4th Stepthe first moral inventory? Many of us finally got around to make it. When we finished, we felt a lot better. At least our own slate was wiped clean. But some of us let the matter end there. The 10th Step serves to warn that the inventory processbegun in the 4th Stepis only a beginning.
Now let's look at the rest of the Step. "When we were wrong, we promptly admitted it," is another of those easytosay but hardtodo things. Most of us are fairly egocentric; it is part of the illness. (Cont’d on pg 7)
On the 10th Tradition... “Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues;
hence the AA name ought never be drawn into public con
troversy.”
NEVER since it began has Alcoholics Anonymous been divided by a ma
jor controversial issue. Nor has our Fellowship ever publicly taken sides
on any question in an embattled world. This, however, has been no
earned virtue. It could almost be said that we were born with it, for, as
one old timer recently declared, “Practically never have I heard a heated
religious, political, or reform argument among AA members. So long as
we don’t argue these matters privately, it’s a cinch we never shall pub
licly.”
As by some deep instinct, we AA’s have known from the very beginning
that we must never, no matter what the provocation, publicly take sides
in any fight, even a worthy one. All history affords us the spectacle of
striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were de
signed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of
sheer selfrighteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of man
kind some millennium of their own specification. In our own times, we
have seen millions die in political and economical wars often spurred by
religious and racial difference. We live in the imminent possibility of a
fresh holocaust to determine how men shall be governed, and how the
products of nature and toil shall be divided among divided among them.
(Cont’d on pg 7)
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Deadline Dates for Submissions
All submissions need to be in by 5:00PM.
Month Flyers By The Way
October 2010 Sunday 10/10 Friday 9/15
November 2010 Wednesday 11/10 Monday 10/15
December 2010 Friday 12/10 Wednesday 11/15
Be of Ser
vice at
Your Local
Central
Office!
Volunteers* answer the hotline from 9AM to 1PM or 1PM to 5PM Monday through Friday at
Central Office.
We are looking for volunteers who can substitute in the absence of the regular volunteers.
This is a great way to be of service and to help the alcoholic who still suffers.
*Volunteers need a minimum of six months of sobriety to answer the hotline.
Central Office Volunteer Service Central Office would like to have volunteers arrive at 9:30AM on the dates below. Free coffee and donuts are available in exchange for a couple of hours of your time to assist in the monthly mailings. Please call (916) 4541771 to let us know you plan to attend.
Month Flyers By The Way
October 2010 Monday 10/11 Friday 10/29
November 2010 Friday 11/12 Wednesday 12/1
*December 2010 Monday 12/13 Thursday 12/30
2010 Central Office Closures
*Changed for New Year’s Day January 1, 2011
HOLIDAY DATE DAY
Veterans Day November 11th Thursday
Thanksgiving Day November 25th Thursday
Day After Thanksgiving November 26th Friday
Christmas Holiday December 24th Friday
Floating Holiday December 27th Monday
*New Year’s Holiday December 31st Friday
By The Way October 2010
Group Delegates
Please let us know who you are so we can send your group a FREE copy of
By The Way and the flyer mailing each month. We want to be sure we have uptodate info about your meeting location, day, time, and format. CCFAA is here to be of service to you and your group.
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that might effect the information we pass on to those seeking
help.
There is no magic in recovery…Only miracles!
Don’t quit before the miracle happens. ----Anonymous
*Changed from original schedule.
PI/CPC Monthly meetings will be held every 3rd Monday from 7:00PM to 9:00PM in the Citrus Heights Police Dept. Community Meeting Room, 6315 Fountain Square Drive off Greenback.
H&I Monthly Meeting 3rd Thursday, at 6PM
Coco’s Restaurant, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento
By The Way is published monthly by the Central California Fellowship of AA (CCFAA), 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827. Current subscription rate is $12.00 per year. Opinions, letters, and stories printed in By The Way are not to be attributed to Alcoholics Anonymous, the Central California Fellowship of AA or any group within Alcoholics Anonymous unless otherwise stated or attributed. All reprinted articles are included with the permission of their respective publisher.
NEW YOUNG PEOPLES
COMMITTEE
YP PI/CPC COMMITTEE Monthly meetings will be held every 2nd Monday of the month at Peet’s Coffee
(inside the Raley’s) . 8870 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks
(Corner of Hazel & Madison) 7PM
Teledesk Activity Report August 2010
Teledesk August YTD
12 Step 18 107
Meetings/Info 567 4712
Total Calls 585 4819
Teleservice Activity Report August 2010
Teleservice August YTD
12 Step 57 519
Meetings/Info 396 3374
Total Calls 453 4293
Office Operations Committee Tuesday, Oct. 12th at 6:00PM at
Central Office, 9960 Business Park Dr. Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827
CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Saturday, October, 16th New Delegates 2:00PM All Delegates 3:00PM
2625 Alta Arden Expy Sacramento 95825
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CNIA
AREA COMMITTEE
October 18, 2010
W. SACRAMENTO, CA
See website for details:
www.cnia.org
Service
Opportunities at CCFAA!
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CNIA 07 Fall Assembly
2010 MiniPRAASA
(Pacific Region Alcoholics Anonymous Service
Assembly)
October 15 17, 2010
Chico Holiday Inn Convention Center
685 Manzanita Ct., Chico CA 95926
GIVE BACK! YOU CAN’T KEEP IT UNLESS YOU GIVE IT AWAY!
A.A. Teleservice Needs YOU!!
Alcoholics Anonymous Teleservice, also known as the A.A. hotline, services alcoholics who are in need of help. We help them to locate meetings in their area or provide them with someone to talk
to in times of crisis
This is a great way to be of service to your fellow alcoholics. All you need is the use of a phone and a current meeting schedule. From the comfort of your own home on a landline telephone or
even while you’re out and about with the use of a cell phone you can be of service
We would love to have you join our team. If you have at least six (6 months) of sobriety and
would like to be of service please contact Carla C. at 916-519-7340
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WEEKLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00PM to 9:30PM. WHERE: Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Dr., Cameron Park. Oct 2nd Lynne S. Oct 9thDean C., Oct 16thMike S., Oct 23rdKelley M.,
Oct 30th Michelle Z. Last Saturday is Birthday Night. Come join us for great fellowship every Saturday night.
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 7:00PM. WHERE: Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom.
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 89:30PM. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St., Roseville.
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Every Sunday from 11:00AM12:00PM. WHERE: Sunset NoAl Alano Club, 5809 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. We have local speakers who inspire and inform. All are welcome.
MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Every third Saturday at 7:30PM. WHERE: 228 Palm Avenue Auburn, CA 95603.
DAVIS HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of each month at 7:00PM. WHERE: St. Martin’s Church ,640 Hawthorne at Sycamore, Davis.
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 3rd Saturday of every month. Potluck at 6:30 PM and Speaker at 8:00 PM WHERE: Native Sons Hall 9151 Grove St., Elk Grove (corner of Kent and Grove Streets).
GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 1st Saturday of every month. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Speaker Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Group supplies main course. Join us! Bring a side dish or just yourself and some friends. WHERE: Located at 169 4th St., Galt. Call 2097451525 for more info. Oct 2nd: Ham/Beans & Cornbread Speaker Holli E. Lodi. Nov 6th: 39th Anniversary, Roast Beef Dinner , Speaker Marcel A. San Francisco. Dec 4th :Turkey Dinner, Speaker Tony T. Sacramento CALL (209) 7451525 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
GROUP ONE ~ WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, the noon meeting is a speaker meeting. WHERE: 2804 T St., Sacramento.
GROUP THREE~WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 8pm. WHERE: 8760D La Riviera Drive, Sacramento (Behind the JackintheBox.)
HOPE AND SERENITY ~ First Saturday UC Davis Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Sacramento. Parking $2.50 (UCD required). Groups interested in hosting a meeting please contact Cliff at (916)8061118.
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of the month at 7:00pm to 8:15pm. WHERE: 2903 30th Street (near Franklin Blvd. and 4th Ave. October 30, Main Speaker Bob M. ESPEE, 15min Speaker is Glen P. Midtown.
NEW HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every month 7PM. WHERE: St. Francis Episcopal Church 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd.
NORTH HALL GROUP ~ Third Saturday WHEN:8:00 pm, WHERE:3501 2nd Ave., Sacramento.
NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~WHEN:First Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm, BBQ Potluck at 5:00pm WHERE:2330 Fairfield St., Sacramento. Oct 2nd Speaker Don G. Midtown, Victor S. Friday Nite Family Group. Nov. 6 Speaker Brad C. Traditional , Dave C. Lincoln.
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FELLOWSHIP ~ Last Friday of the month, 8:00 pm, at the Roseville Alano Club, 111 5th St, Roseville, CA.
SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ Second Saturday of every month at 8:00 pm at the Centennial Methodist Church, 5401 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, Please join us for dinner with the speaker & committee at Marie Callender’s on Freeport at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP for the dinner by leaving a message for Tom P. at 9167981663 (include your phone number and number of guests.) Oct 9 Michelle H. Auburn, Nov 13 Bart C. Roseville, Dec 11 Polly P. Birch Bay, WA.
SACYPAA: ~ WHEN:Fourth Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm, WHERE:St Marks United Methodist Church 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento. There will be a game night following the speaker meeting. Bring your favorite games (board, cards, etc.). For directions or more information, visit www.sacypaa.org or call Jessica D.(916)8719449 or Trent P. (530)3207522.
TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ WHEN:Oct. 24th at Noon main speaker is Zack C. Traditional, 10 min. speaker is Bill D. Roseville Tuesday Night Group. WHERE:2625 Alta Arden Exp way.
QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
WEST SLOPE UNITY GROUP QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETING: Saturday October 16at El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville 100 Placerville drive Marshal bldg. Book Study with Chris R. 3:30pm5:30pm. Main Speaker Chris R. Texas at7:00pm.
GROUP NEWS
UPDATES & CHANGES
ALL TRIBES~ Has moved meeting location to Shingle Springs Tribal TANF building at 2030 J St. Sacramento, CA. Thursday October 7 at 7:00pm8:30pm. First Thursday of every month potluck at 6:30pm. Everyone encouraged to bring a side dish. Non
smoking meeting.
AA TWELVE BRIDGES STEP STUDY GROUP~ Has moved to Second Floor Rm 2 Lincoln Kaiser Medical Bldg 1900 Dresden Drive. 1 hr Closed meeting on Thursday’s at 6:00pm.
12 SQUARED GROUP OF AA~ Has discontinued Meetings Every 3rd Tuesday at 8:30pm and Wednesday at 6:00pm at St. Stephens Lutheran Church 1001 Olson these meetings have been removed from the schedule.
HELP
Hope, Encouragement, Love and Patience
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GROUP NEWS
UPDATES & CHANGES
HOPE IN THE HILLS GROUP SHINGLE SPRINGS~ Has discontinued
Thursday and Sundays meetings at 6:30pm these meetings have
been removed from the schedule.
MONDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK GROUP~ Has added a Monday night at 7:00pm Study closed meeting at Kaiser South Wyndham Bldg Conf Room 2. At 7300 Wyndham Dr. Sacramento. Non smoking Wheelchair accessible.
NORTH AREA MENS GROUP OF SACRAMENTO~ Has discontinued their meeting on Thursday at 8:00pm at Arden Manor Recreation Club House 1415 Rushden Drive and has been removed from the schedule.
THE WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP~ Has added a Tuesday meeting 6:00pm Daily Reflections at 201 First Street at the Library.
ROSEVILLE FELLOWSHIP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP OF AA~ Has
moved location to Ware house Christina Ministries 9089 Foothills
Blvd Ste. 900 Roseville, CA. Meetings Mondays 7:00pm8:00pm,
Open Meeting, Non smoking.
SOBER DRUNKS OF CAMERON PARK ~Has discontinued their meeting Sunday 9:00am meeting located at S&D automotive 2564 Merry Chase Drive and has been removed from the schedule.
TURNING POINT GROUP OF AA~Has changed their meeting time to Tuesdays at 6:00pm at Deterding Park 1415 Rushden Drive Sacramento in the activities roomby the pool 1 hour open
meeting.
NEW GROUPS & MEETINGS
NEW BROWN BAGGER: NEW MEETING, Mondays at 11:45am. Location VA Clinic Bldg , 2nd Floor Library; 5342 Dudley Blvd
MCclellan, CA 95652 Open meeting, One hour, non smoking.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: NEW Conference call Meeting, MonFri
8am9am Call (218)8440850 access code 251826# (not toll free)
RANCHO MURIETA WOMEN’S GROUP ~ NEW MEETING Satur
days at 9 AM. Location change: 15160 Jackson Rd (Community
Services Bldg). Closed Meeting/ Women only/ One Hour.
GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
12 & 12 Book Study~ Meets Tuesdays at The First
Church of the Nazarene 1301 Main Street Roseville.
Fellowship at 7pm, meeting is from 8pm9pm. This
is a closed weekly study group, wheelchair accessible. We study a
step each week and tradition the last Tuesday of the month. Awe
some meeting. Newcomers wanted and are welcome! We hope to
see you there.
ESPEE ~ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1430 J St. (at the corner of 15th
and J in downtown Sacramento). Our meetings are open, non
smoking, wheelchair accessible, and an hour and a half. We meet
Sundays at 7PM (3rd Sunday is a speaker meeting).
AS BILL SEES IT WOMENS MEETING ~ One of the oldest meetings in Sacramento, needs support!! Join us for recovery & fellowship Sun
days 2:00 pm at Sunset Club, 5809 Gibbons Dr., Carmichael.
BY THE GRACE WOMENS GROUP ~Meets on Saturday at 7:30am at United Methodist Church, 2101 Zinfandel Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA
95670.
MONDAY NIGHT CLUB GROUP ~ We meet every Monday night at 7PM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 1430 J. Street. We are a one hour, wheelchair accessible meeting in the portable behind the church on 15th Street. Birthday night is the last Monday of the month.
NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS~ We Desperately Need Your Support! Saturdays at 11:00am one hour, open meeting. South Natomas Community Center , 2901 Truxel Road in Natomas.
SATURDAY MEDITATION~ meets at Greenhaven Lutheran Church at 6:30pm. 475 Florin Road Sacramento.
STUDENTS OF SOBRIETY: Meet every Wednesday from 4:30PM to 5:30PM in Mendocino Hall, Room 1032 (while the semester is running).
SPECIAL EVENTS
October 2010 4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN’S
CONFERENCE OF AA: Sobriety:It’s a Family Affair. Saturday October 2 at 8:30am to 4:00pm. American Legion Hall 12134 Airport Road, Sutter Creek, CA on Hwy 49. Speaker Linda M. Dixon. Preregistration $15.00 at door 18.00 mail checks to CFWC 3940 Tawanka Rd. Somerset, CA 95684 attn: Cindy Diltz.
GROUP ONE: Anniversary Potluck & Speaker Meeting Saturday October 23, at 6:00pm, 7:00pm Speaker Meeting Marcel A. San Francisco. Come enjoy food and fellowship and bring your favorite side dish.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT 1ST ANNUAL SPEAKER MEETING: Monday, October 25th. At Sierra Christian Church 5645 Rocklin Rod, Loomis, CA 95650. Potluck 6:00pm, Birthday Celebration 6:30pm, Speaker Meeting at 7:00pm with Amy F. Rocklin
NCCAA 63RD ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE: Modesto Centre Plaza 10th & K streets. October 8,9 & 10 Speaker, Workshop Meetings and Dance. For further information please see website at http://www.nccaa.org.
NORTH HIGHLANDS FIRESIDE GROUP 54TH ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK:Monday October 18 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm 6201 Hillsdale Blvd. North Highlands. Guest Speaker Victor S. Please bring finger food/dessert.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
October 2010
NORTH SAC GROUP:Is planning their holiday alkathons! The Thanksgiving alkathon Wednesday November 24 at 7pm to midnight and Thursday November 25 7am midnight. The Christmas alkathon Friday December 24 7pmmidnight and Saturday January 1 7am midnight. Meetings start every hour and half. All are welcome. Come join us for Pot luck and 2330 Fairfield Street.
SOLUTIONS FOR MEN: Saturday October 2, 20th Annual Fellowship & Spiritual Growth. American River Community Church 3300 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, CA. At 8:30am4:00pm $20.00 Please send to SFM c/o Jim Aldridge 7479 Alton Sea Way, Sacramento, CA 95831.For additional information email: [email protected].
WEST SLOPE UNITY GROUP QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETING: Saturday October 16 at El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville 100 Placerville drive Marshal bldg. Book Study with Chris R. 3:30pm5:30pm. Main Speaker Chris R. at7:00pm.
November 2010 GALT FELLOWSHIP OF AA 39th ANNIVERSARY: Saturday November 6 at Littleton Civic Center 123 Civic Drive, Galt. CA. Dinner, Speaker Meeting and Dance. Doors Open at 5:00pm Roast Beef Dinner served at 5:30pm. Basket will be passed to cover food cost. Speaker at 7:00pm Marcel A. San Francisco, CA. Please Adults Only no pets.
GROUP THREE THANKSGIVING ALKATHON: Join us for great fun food and fellowship on Wednesday November 24 at 6:00pm –Thursday November 25 at 9:30pm. At 8760 La Riveriera Drive Ste. D Sacramento, CA.
RIVER CITY ROUNDUP: Sacramento’s Coference for the Gay Recovering Community Since 1988. Novermber 57, 2010 at Marriott Courtyward Cal Expo. 1782 Tribute Road, Sacramento, CA. Speakers, Workshops, Banquet & Muscial. Register online at www.rcru.com. ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP OF AA: 34th Annual Celebration founded 1st Monday November 1976, Saturday November 1 at Church of Christ 5915 Main Avenue, Orangevale, CA. Potluck & Speaker Meeting AA Speaker Linda M. Dixon and Alanon Speaker Linda M. Folsom, CA.
RANCHO CORDOVA FELLOWSHIP OKSOBERFEST: Sunday October 3rd at Stone creek Park 3625 Spoto Drive Rancho Cordova. Speaker Meeting & Potluck 10:00am to 4:00pm. Speaker TBA. Hamburgers & Hotdogs provided by fellowship Bring family for fun, food and fellowship.
Spiritual and emotional growth does not depend so much upon success as it does upon failures and setbacks.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR...
“This we owe to AA’s future; To place our com
mon welfare first; to keep our Fellowship
united. For on AA unity depend our lives, And
the lives of those to come.”
CCFAA UNITY/OUTREACH PANEL MISSION
To promote unity within the Central California Fellowship by
reaching out and being available to our valued registered
groups by way of a panel composed of various CCFAA Trusted
Servants, Central Office Manager, and CCFAA Delegates. This
panel would be available to meet with any CCFAA registered
group during that group’s business meeting to answer any
direct questions concerning the operations of the CCFAA
and/or Central Office.
CCFAA PANEL –
The panel will be led by the current CCFAA Chairperson and/or
the CCFAA Assistant Chairperson. Panel members would in
clude any CCFAA Trusted Servant (including OOC Committee
Members), the Office Manager or CCFAA Delegate. Panel
members would be specifically determined by the nature of
the question(s) submitted by the inviting registered group.
PROCESS –
Any CCFAA registered group can invite a CCFAA panel to at
tend their business meeting and answer any questions con
cerning the CCFAA/Central Office operations. The invitation
will be submitted in writing and will state the nature of the
concerns or questions the group would like addressed by the
CCFAA panel. During the group’s business meeting, the
CCFAA panel will give a brief overview of the operations of the
CCFAA/Central Office and then answer the submitted ques
tions or discuss the concerns of the group.
HOPES –
Our hope is that the CCFAA panel will be able to build unity
within the CCFAA by:
�� Being eagerly and readily available to our groups to
address their concerns.
�� Dispelling rumors that often come up as a result of
the CCFAA Delegate body votes.
�� Explain the process of how decisions are made within
the CCFAA.
�� Explain the duties of the CCFAA Trusted Servants,
OOC and Office Manager/Staff.
�� Inform our groups of the committed daily work per
formed by our Central Office Staff.
——John Q.
CCFAA CHAIR
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On the 10th Step. . . (cont’d from pg1) In our personal relations, it's a bit harder for us to admit that we were wrong about anything. Early in our sobriety, especially when we were still in the remorse stage, we went overboard on this matter. It gave some of us a sort of pleasure to admit that we were stinkers; that we were going to do better. Are you still feeling the same way?
There are several sound reasons for the 10th Step. In the first place, no alcoholic can afford to nurse resentments. If we know we are wrong about something and do not admit it, we are likely to start building a nest for resentments. In the second place, none of us can afford to be dishonest. We believe that it is dishonest to "think wet and talk dry." We believe it is dishonest to "get by with something" at the expense of someone else. When we are wrong and fail to admit iteven to ourselveswe are back in the old drinking state of minddishonest, phony, stubborn and arrogant.
But enough of this preaching. The really important thing is the effect this 10th Step will have on you. It will make you happier, kindlier, more serene. We know a number of A.A.s who practice this Step in their lives. We envy them because they have peace of mind.
Start practicing the 10th Step now. It's a principle of living that
can be used everywhere. Begin at home and then carry it to
your office. You will be surprised how startledand pleased
your friends will be when you start taking your share of the
blame! – Editorial: AAGrapevine.org/Digital Archive
Some AA’s are so successful that they turn out
to be as good as they used to think they were
when they were drinking!
On the 10th Tradition …(Cont’d from pg 1)
That is the spiritual climate in which AA was born, and by God’s
Grace has nevertheless flourished.
Let us reemphasize that this reluctance to fight one another or
anybody else is not counted as some special virtue which makes
us feel superior to other people. Nor does it mean that the mem
bers of Alcoholics Anonymous, now restored as citizens of the
world, are going to back away from their individual responsibili
ties to act as they see the right upon issues of our time. But
when it comes to AA as a whole, that’s quite a different matter.
In this respect, we do not enter into public controversy, because
we know that our Society will perish if it does. We conceive the
survival and spread of Alcoholics Anonymous to be something of
far greater importance than the weight we could collectively
throw back of any other cause. Since recovery from alcoholism is
life itself to us, it is imperative that we preserve in full strength
our means of survival.
Maybe this sounds as though the alcoholics in AA had suddenly
gone peaceable and become one great big happy family. Of
course, this isn’t so at all. Human beings that we are, we squab
ble. Before we leveled off a bit, AA looked more like one prodi
gious squabble than anything else, at least on the surface.
AAGrapevine Archives
FACE IT!!!!!! Nobody owes you a living. What you achieve or fail to achieve in your lifetime is directly related to what you do or fail to do.
No one chooses his parents or child-hood, but you can choose your own direction in life. Eve-ryone has problems and obstacles to overcome. Excuses are for losers. Nothing is carved in stone. You can change anything in your life. That, too, is relative to each individ-ual... if you want it badly enough.
Those who take responsibility for their actions are the real winners in life. Winners meet life’s challenges head on, knowing there are no guarantees, and give it all they’ve got. Never think it’s too late or too early to begin. Time plays no favorites and will pass whether you act or not.
Take control of your life. Dare to dream and take risks. Compete.
If you are not willing to work for your goals, don’t expect others to! Above all, believe in yourself!!! --Anonymous
MOVING ON FROM STEP IX: FREE
DOM
So we begin to clean house and the mira
cles start to unfold. “The spiritual life is not
a theory. We have to live it...There will be some wrongs we can
never fully right. We don’t worry about them if we can honestly
say to ourselves that we would right them if we could.”
The promises are the miracles unfolding. “ If we are painstaking
about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before
we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom
and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to
shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and
we will know peace.”
We are promised a new freedom, a new happiness and we are
promised peace! “Are these extravagant promises? We think
not!”
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June
Bill P. 23 yrs
July
Diane R. 34 yrs
August
Kail R. 21 yrs
September
Jan P. 28 yrs
John Q. Sr. 34 yrs
Patricia V. 15 yrs
October
Gayle C. 35yrs
Connie G. 31 yrs
Lisa B. 24 yrs
Ravenell W. 8 yrs
Ray L. 8yrs
DeeDee D. 8yrs
Christine B. 7 yrs
Steve S. 2 yrs
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP cont:
Jodi R 3 yrs Sheryl Mc K. 3 yrs
Sara S. 2 yrs Ernie 3 yrs
Steve S. 1 yr Eric H 1 yr
Sasha T 1 yr Joe G 1 yr
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS
Mike A. 6 yrs Doug Y. 1 yr
GALT FELLOWSHIP Lisa P. 4 yrs Becky C. 2 yrs
Jesse M. 2 yrs Barbie 1 yr
Michael P. 1 yr
GIBBONS NOON
Richard 36 yrs Arvis 18 yrs
Tracy M. 13 yrs Mike H. 2 yrs
Dan R. 2 yrs Melinda R. 2 yrs
Pam H. 2 yrs James T. 1 yr
Susan W. 1 yr Richard M. 1 yr
Rick M. 1 yr Matt Z. 1 yr
COURAGE TO CHANGE:
Mary E. 36 yrs Ken S. 19 yrs
Patricia R. 24 yrs Jame “T” D. 6 yrs
DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP:
Pete W. 28 yrs Alexis 25 yrs
Kathy C. 23 yrs Dennis O. 11 yrs
Regina 5 yrs
DAILY ATTITUDE AD-JUSTMENT
Jody W. 34 yrs Nona B. 30 yrs
George E. 22 yrs Greg W. 14 yrs
Terry S. 8 yrs Gary S. 7 yrs
Bob C. 3 yrs David T. 3 yrs
Sam H. 2 yrs Daniel 2 yrs
Danielle B. 2 yrs Jerry H. 1 yr
Faith R. 1 yr
DAVIS HOPE GROUP
Cynthia M. 33 yrs Pete W. 28 yrs
Alexis M. 25 yrs Matt M. 18 yrs
Jessica W. 12 yrs James A. 10yrs
Karri O. 9 yrs Greg M. 9 yrs
James F. 8 yrs Teresa W. 7 yrs
Jordan C. 7 yrs Steve S. 6 yrs
Ryan M. 5 yrs Donnarae 3 yrs
Dawn B. 3 yrs Michelle D. 3 yrs
Meghan M. 2 yrs Derek H. 2 yrs
Robert C. 1 yr
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP
John Mc G. 31 yrs Tim H. 28 yrs
Doug L. 22 yrs Dave R. 19yrs
Joyce W. 14 yrs Monique A. 7 yrs
Luke M. 7 yrs Jeff B. 6 yrs
Lanette H. 6 yrs Tomi R. 5 yrs
Mario W. 4 yrs Sirena w. 4 yrs
GREENHAVEN GROUP
Candelario M. 37 yrs
Pierre D. 26 yrs
Vicki M. 10 yrs Rich R. 13 yrs
Ravenell W. 8 yrs Anna N. 3 yrs
Paul G. 3 yrs Beth 3 yrs
Greg T. 2 yrs Michael C. 2 yrs
Katy W. 1 yr Gerald B. 1 yr
Jeff P. 1 yr Renee O. 1 yr
GROUP ONE
James B. 26 yrs Patsy F. 22 yrs
Thomas N. 12 yrs Dani B. 20 yrs
Evan T. 11 yrs Mark R. 7 yrs
John K. 7 yrs Jaimie Z. 6 yrs
Deborah H. 6 yrs Jeff W. 4 yrs
Theresa G. 4 yrs Megan G. 2 yrs
Glen P. 2 yrs Victoria E. 2 yrs
Reyno B. 2 yrs Paige N. 2 yrs
Jessica H. 2 yrs Steve S. 2 yrs
Rob V. 2 yrs Pam M. 2 yrs
Shona G. 1 yr Tonya B. 2 yrs
Brian S. 1 yr Richie V. 1 yr
Brittney S. 1 yr Paul B. 1 yr
Richard M. 36 yrs Dottie M. 33 yrs
Kevin O. 30 yrs Patrick H. 29 yrs
Gene B. 23 yrs Sharen 22 yrs
Jerry T. 19 yrs Cindy S. 18 yrs
Dave C. 15 yrs Larry B. 14 yrs
David C. 13 yrs Ted M. 13 yrs
Rodney J. 12 yrs Tracy S. 11 yrs
Darren C. 8 yrs Bob M. 8 yrs
Milena L. 7 yrs Diane W. 6 yrs
Pam E. 4 yrs Rich M. 2 yrs
Tami J. 2 yrs Peggy C. 2 yrs
Brent L. 2 yrs Jennifer B. 1yr
Patricia B. 1 yr Jacqueline B. 1yr
Troy D. 1 yr Robert B. 1yr
Steve H. 1 yr Frank L. 1 yr
GROUP THREE
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GROUP THREE (cont)
Meredith w. 1 yr Gayle L. 1 yr
John W. 1 yr Joe M. 1yr
Kathi S. 1 yr
HEAD ACROSS WOMENS GROUP
Susie N. 24 yrs Mary R. 1 yr
NATOMAS GROUP Cynthia I. 26 yrs Kristen H. 21 yrs
Elizabeth W. 21 yrs Kathryn M. 20 yrs
Todd B. 6 yrs Andrea 6 yrs
Chris C. 5 yrs Latoya S. 4 yrs
Oscar S. 5 yrs Jan C. 3 yrs
Tracy 3 yrs Mark S. 2 yrs
Josette 2 yrs Rob A. 2 yrs
Jenny C. 1 yr
OAKTREE FELLOWSHIP
Candelario M. 37 yrs Gayiel 36 yrs
Sarrah B. 32 yrs Bob P. 33 yrs
Mary S. 27 yrs Cynthia M. 33 yrs
Ed D. 25 yrs Nick F. 24 yrs
Terry H. 22 yrs Michael N. 15 yrs
Susan P. 13 yrs Scott 11 yrs
Gene H. 8 yrs Vic 8 yrs
Kim D. 6 yrs Katherine B. 6 yrs
Claudio 3 yrs
ORANGEVALE OPEN
Donna N. 28 yrs Mike S. 13 yrs
Shane J. 8 yrs Amy D. 5 yrs
Sarah B. 4 yrs
REBELLION DOGS GROUP
Gene B. 23 yrs James M. 23 yrs
Carlos G. 3 yrs Jason M. 1 yr
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP
Joe R. 32 yrs
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP
Paulette N. 30 yrs Larry E. J. 29 yrs
Susi N. 24 yrs Courtney W. 23 yrs
Eunice s. 19 yrs Eve F. 19yrs
Jan S. 9 yrs Rob D. 5 yrs
Marc B. 4 yrs Bryan C. 3 yrs
Jessica H. 3 yrs Luke F. 2 yrs
Angela E. 2 yrs Julie R. 2 yrs
Ashley S. 1 yr Peter 1 yr
Chris D. 1 yr Shari S. 1 yr
Leah w. 1 yr Tyler P. 1 yr
Tom J. 1 yr Barbara L. 1 yr
Amanda H. 1 yr Tammy R. 1 yr
Brian H. 1 yr Cherie B. 1 yr
SOUTHPORT SERENITY
Patricia C. 32 yrs Connie G. 31 yrs
Kathryn M. 20 yrs Richard M. 13 yrs
Janene 3 yrs
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Mary R. 1 yr
Richard M. 36 yrs Lynn S. 31 yrs
Kristi B. 31 yrs Pete G. 28 yrs
Belynda K. 24 yrs Janet T. 24 yrs
Jim B. 21 yrs Ken B. 21 yrs
ROBERT H. 20 YRS Ramon L. 19 yrs
Jim T. 19yrs Paul K. 17 yrs
Dave c. 15 yrs Diane M. 11yrs
Devin G. 7 yrs Carole M. 9 yrs
Beth M. 5 yrs Dianne T. 7 yrs
Corrine B. 5 yrs Thomas D. 5 yrs
Melissa P. 3 yrs Tammy C. 5 yrs
Linda F. 3 yrs Noelle Mc. 4 yrs
Carlos P. 2 yrs Thomas L. 4 yrs
TRADITIONAL GROUP
Rachel P. 1 yr Joyce H. 1yr
Jennifer B. 1 yr Richard M. 1 yr
TUESDAY NIGHT CORDOVA KISS
Carly V. 1 yr
WHAT A WAY TO START THE WEEKEND
Ellen Mc. 23 yrs Janet W. 13 yrs
Jerry W. 4 yrs Faith 1 yr
Cat P. 1 yr
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP
Doug H. 21 yrs Robert R. 13 yrs
Bill D. 9 yrs Freddie F. 1 yr
WOODLAND GROUP
Jim J. 40 yrs Jan P. 26 yrs
Rene H. 21 yrs Miximino B. 10 yrs
Jennifer H. 8 yrs April L. 4 yrs
Meg J. 3 yrs Adrienne R. 1 yrs
Janice P. 2 yrs Sheila B. 1 yrs
Rosie C. 2 yrs Nick H. 1 yrs
Kara L. 2 yrs Wayne. 1 yrs
Aracie M. 2 yrs Dave V. 1 yrs
Linda G. 1 yrs
Roy 31 yrs Rene’ H. 21 yrs
Patrick O. 12 yrs Kevin S. 8 yrs
Jennifer H. 8 yrs Eron A. 5 yrs
Jim F. 5 yrs Gary R. 3 yrs
Rich B. 3 yrs Mary H. 3 yrs
Janice P. 2 yrs McKee K. 2yrs
Christine H. 2 yrs Pam M. 2 yrs
Tina E. 2 yrs April L. 2 yrs
Rosie C. 2 yrs Kevin H. 2yrs
Romona W. 2 yrs Jeremy G. 2yrs
Randy T. 2 yrs Barr B. 2 yrs
Victoria E. 2 yrs Tamara W. 2 yrs
Barry S. 1 yr
David V. 1 yr Meredith 1 yr
Kurstin W. 1 yr
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP
Rudy S. 1 yr
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Late SubmissionsSeptember
COURAGE TO CHANGE
Faye Mc. 29 yrs Mary I. 24 yrs
Kevin R. 24 yrs Marty P. 5 yrs
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Jan V. 35 yrs
GROUP THREE-- July
Tony T. 25 yrs
On CONCEPT X…
“Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority —the
scope of such authority to be always well defined whether by tradition, by resolution,
by specific job description or by appropriate Charters and bylaws.”
Our service structure cannot function effectively and harmoniously unless, at every
level, each operational responsibility is matched by a corresponding authority to
discharge it. This requires that authority must be delegated at every level—and
that the responsibility and authority of every entity are well defined and clearly
understood.
As we have seen (Concept 1) “final responsibility and ultimate authority” reside
with the A.A. groups, and they delegate this authority to the Conference (Concept
II). The Conference, in turn, delegates to the General Service Board the authority
to manage A.A.’s affairs (Concept III) in its behalf. The board is in authority over its
subsidiary operating conditions—A.A. World Services, Inc. and The A.A. Grapevine,
Inc.—but its delegates to the directors of those corporations the authority neces
sary to run these service entities.
The directors are in authority over the executives of the corporations, but delegate
to these officers the authority needed to carry out their administrative responsibili
ties. And finally, the executives delegate to the G.S.O. and Grapevine staff mem
bers and other employees the authority necessary to carry out their important ser
vice jobs.
“It is perfectly clear,” says Bill, “that when delegated authority is operating well, it
should not be constantly interfered with.” Otherwise, he warns, “those charged
with operating responsibility will be demoralized.” For example, the General Ser
vice Board owns the two operating corporations and its authority over them is ab
solute. “Nevertheless, so long as things go well, it is highly important that the trus
tees do not unnecessarily interfere with or usurp the operating authority of these
entities.”
The Garbage Truck Philosophy
One day I jumped in a taxi and we took off for the air
port. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a
black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of
us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and
missed the other car by just inches. The driver of the
other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just
smiled and waved at the guy. And, I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, “Why
did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!”
This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call “The Law of the Garbage
Truck.” He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around,
full of frustration, full of anger and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles
up, they need a place to dump it on you. Don’t take it personally. Just smile and
wave, wish them well and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other
people at work, at home or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful peo
ple do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who
treat you right. Pray for the one who doesn’t. Life is ten percent what you make it
and ninety percent how you take it. Gary G. Victor Valley Newsletter, June 2009
Born in Ireland on July 2, 1942, passed away on August 8, 2010, peace-fully in his sleep. He was a grate-ful sober member of AA and his life will be celebrated by those with whom he shared his experi-ence, strength and hope.
TIME
And what is time to me now? It is a most precious asset.
I have the luxury of being able to cherish the memory of yesterday,
to live today with serenity, to wait for tomorrow.
I find great contentment in just knowing where I was and where I am.
And I am grateful, grateful for the existence of Alcoholics Anonymous; grateful to my God for leading me to the doors of AA and to Himself,
grateful for hope.
The Best of the Grapevine, [Vol. 2]. p. 21
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-One who is just as surely convinced that the group cannot get along without him, who con-
stantly connives for reelection to office, and who continues to be con-sumed with self-pity. -- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg 135
As Bill Sees It We must never be blinded by the futile philosophy that we are just hapless vic-tims of our inheritance, of our life experi-ence, and of our surroundings---that these are the sole forces that make our decisions for us. This is not the road to freedom. We have to believe that we can really choose. ——Page 4
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NEWS FROM VOLUNTEER CEN-TRAL
We at CO are very grateful for those who show up on a regular basis
and those who just drop by and ask if there is any way that they can
be of service.
In service on the TeleDesk during August September
♥49er Jim—Carmen B.—Jane B.—Kathy K.—Dennis O.—Lynn S.—
Carol J. —Jon S. and Larry W.
♥TeleDesk subs for the period: Joyce H., Sue B., Karlos A. and Dartmore H.
♥Tim H. —Sales Desk & phones . You add to the fun!
♥Marvin S. —mail pick up and deliver to the Bulk Mail Center twice a
month.
♥Our Flyer & BTW mailing volunteers for the period were: Bob B.,
Dena F., Dartmore H., Joan T., Elizabeth R., Neil R., Linda S., Clay D.
Bill E., Carol J. and Sherry K.
♥Antonio C. comes in on Saturdays to clean our office and do any heavy lifting & rearranging.
♥Karlos A., and Jon S. assisted with folding flyers and Newcome Packets.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
The schedule for 2010 is listed on the Master Calendar (pg2). If you
have a couple hours to be of service, please come join us for good
fellowship, fun, coffee & donuts. Come on down!
Step 10:“Continued to take personal inventory
and when we were wrong
promptly admitted it.”
As we work the first nine
Steps, we prepare ourselves
for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach
Step Ten we commence to put our AA way of living to
practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then
comes the acid test: can we stay sober, keeping emo
tional balance, and live to good purpose
under all conditions?
‘ C uz there’s a codependent in most alcoholics…
Q. Why does a codependent buy two copies of every selfhelp book?
A. One to read and one to pass on to someone who really needs it.
Q. What does a codependent have in common with God?
A. They both have a plan for your life.
Q. Why did the codependent cross the road?
A. To help the chicken make a decision.
Q: What do you call a codependent who says 'no' and doesn't feel guilty?
A: Healthy! -From Gabriele B.
More on co-dependency Did you hear about the codependent who flunked geography? He couldn't distinguish any boundaries.
You know you're codependent if you find yourself in a rut and move in furniture.
You're codependent for sure when you wake up in the morning and say to your mate: "Good morning, how am I?
You're codependent for sure if you’re dying and someone else's life flashes in front of your eyes.
You're codependent for sure when you get
kicked off jury duty for insisting that you're the guilty one. --Somewhere in cyberspace
By The Way October 2010
AA works for people who believe in God.
AA works for people who don’t believe in God.
AA works for people who believe they are God.
By The Way October 2010
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O D T N E T H G U O T H E M
T X P O S S I B L E S D P R
W P E O P L E P E D A M S T
G O L O R E V E R E H W E C
O O B T P E C X E K T R E E
A R I F B O A R D S M V T R
W G S Q S E R V I C E D T I
T A N R E V E N W P L V I D
S N O U H M A P N V Y B M E
D I P Y L T C E R I D J M T
N Z S X A T S R E H T O O A
E E E I N J U R E F Z D C E
M D R E S U C H X U B D W R
A S D D Y Y S E R V E K I C
AMENDS BOARDS
COMMITTEES CREATE
DIRECT DIRECTLY
EXCEPT INJURE
MADE NEVER
ORGANIZED OTHERS
OUGHT PEOPLE
POSSIBLE RESPONSIBLE
SERVE SERVICE
SUCH THEM
WHENEVER
Puzzle courtesy of an Salinas Valley Area Intergroup
AA Grapevine Cartoons
Let
it begin with me.
Don’t
Compare
Identify
AA is the highest priced
club in the world. If you have paid the
dues, why not enjoy the bene-
fits?
“Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority —the scope of such authority to be
always well defined whether by tradition, by resolution, by specific job description or by appropriate Charters and
bylaws.”
“To sum up: Let us always be sure that there is an abundance of final or ultimate authority to correct or to reorganize; but let
us be equally sure that all of our trusted servants have a clearly defined and adequate authority to do their daily work and to
discharge their clear responsibilities.”
Twelve Concepts for World Service by Bill W.
Concept X
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“Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn
into public controversy.”
“As by some deep instinct, we A. A.’s have known from the very beginning that we must never, no matter what the provocation, publicly take sides in any fight, even a worthy one. All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer selfrighteousness while trying to enforce upon mankind some millennium of their own specification.” Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pg 176
“Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admit
ted it.”
“A continuous look at our assets and liabilities, and a real desire to learn and grow by this means,
are necessities for us. We alcoholics have learned this the hard way. More experienced people,
of course, in all times and places have practiced unsparing selfsurvey and criticism. For the wise
have always known that no one can make much of his life until selfsearching becomes a regular
habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until he patiently and persistently
tries to correct what is wrong.”
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pg 88
Step X
Tradition X
By The Way October 2010
CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 18, 2010(Page 1) I. Opening A. Call to Order at 3:00 pm B. Open with Serenity Prayer C. Traditions Read by Candy D. CCFAA Preamble read by Pam E. 7th Tradition—$60.26 F. Delegate Checkin/Group Announcements G. August Birthdays—3yrs II. Preliminary Business: Delegate Checkin: Total Delegates = 41 B. Quorum met Yes
C. Attending Elected Positions
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Gr oup N am e Dele ga te Last Attende d Gr oup N am e De le ga te L ast A ttende d
#1 Off ende rs Absent 07/ 17/ 10 Na tomas Group Christine H. 09/18/10
11th St ep Me ditation M eeting M ary F. 09/ 18/10 Ne ver On Tue sday Lee C. 09/18/10
AA Un it y Group Absent 06/ 19/1 0 Ne w B rown B aggers Elm er 09/18/10
Arden & M orse Group Absent 06/ 19/1 0 Ne w Hop e Group Absent 08/21/10
Auburn Fellowship Absent 08/2 1/1 0 North Aubur n Group Absent 03/20/ 10
Auburn Wom en’s Step Stud y Group L inda P. 09/ 18/1 0 North Hall G roup Absent 08/21/10
B een There Done Tha t Group Absent 08/2 1/1 0 North Highlands Fireside G roup Dar len e O . 09/18/10
B y The Grac e Am y T. 09/ 18/1 0 North Sacr am ento Gr oup Absent 05 /15 /10
Capita l City Men’s Gro up Absent 07/ 17/ 10 Oa k Park Fellowship Absent 04/ 17/10
Com e As You Are Group Absent 06/ 19/1 0 Oa k Tree F ellowship Pam ela L. 09/18/10
Cordov a Fr id ay N ig ht Gro up K en D. 09/ 18/1 0 Orangeva le Open Group Absent 07 /17 /10
Cordov a Serenity S eeker s Absent 08/2 1/1 0 Prim ary P urpose Conferenc e Call FWP Absent 05/15 /10
Da ily At titude Adju stm e nt Fa ir Oaks Ge no B . 09/ 18/1 0 R anch o M urieta Fellowship Absent 07 /17 /10
Davis Att itude Adjustm ent Group Absent 08/2 1/1 0 Ranch o M urieta W ome n’s Group Absent 07 /17 /10
Davis Hope Group Bren da W. 9/18/1o Re bellion D ogs Judy B . 09/18/10
Davis Young People Absent 05/ 15/ 10 R io L inda F ellowship Absent 08/21/10
Destiny Group Absent 07/ 17/ 10 Rosev ille Fifth Stre e t Fellowship Cathy N. 09/18/10
Dry Dock Gr oup Leisa M . 09/ 18/1 0 Rosev ille T uesd ay N ig ht Gro up Lisa R . 09/18/10
East Yolo Fellowship Candy C. 09/ 18/1 0 R osev ille T we lv e & Twelve St udy The r esa L. 09/18/10
Elk Grove F ellowsh ip Greg A. 09/ 18/1 0 S ACYPAA Casey K. 09/18/10
Elk Grove G roup Scott G . 09/ 18/10 S econ d C hance Group Absent 08/21/10
Fa ir Oak s Village Gr oup Absent 08/2 1/1 0 S erenity Book And St udy Group Absent 07 /17 /10
Folsom Big B ook Peggy B . 09/ 18/1 0 S har in g And Caring Group Absent 08/21/10
Folsom Friday Night Absent 07/ 17/ 10 S imply AA Absent 05 /15 /10
Folsom Saturday M or ning Grou p M ike S. 09/ 18/1 0 S isters in S obriety Absent 07 /17 /10
Folsom Ste p Study Absent 06/ 19/1 0 S ixty M in ute Solution Dave F. 09/18/10
Folsom Way of Life Lise M . 09/ 18/1 0 S outhpor t Sere nity L inda M . 09/18/10
Fre edom Group K endy ce M. 09/ 18/1 0 S piritua lly Speak ing M ike W. 09/18/10
Frida y Fellowship of D ouble AA Ray L. 09/ 18/1 0 S tate of M ind S obriety Grou p Absent 07 /17 /10
Frida y Night Fam ily Group of AA R ick C . 09/ 18/1 0 S unrise S unset Absent 08/21/10
Galt Fellowship Absent 07/ 17/ 10 T hank Go d I t’ s Sm oke F ree M en’ s Group Ke ith H . 09/18/10
Gib bons N oon Absent 07/ 17/ 10 T hursday Night M en’ s Gr oup Tom W. 09/18/10
Gir l's Night Out (GN O) B ra ndy B . 09/ 18/1 0 T oo Young Group Absent 05 /15 /10
GOD’s M irac le in D unnigan Ro n S . 09/ 18/1 0 T radit ional Group Pam N. 09/18/10
Greenhave n Group Connie S. 09/ 18/1 0 Tradit ions & Concepts Study Gr oup Glenn H . 09/18/10
Group One Absent 08/2 1/1 0 Tuesday Cordova KISS Group Absent 07 /17 /10
Group T hre e M ike V. 09/ 18/1 0 We Can F riday Night Absent 07 /17 /10
Head Ac ross W omen' s Grou p Deb D. 09/ 18/1 0 We Care Gro up Absent 04/ 17/10
H.O. W. Cla ri P . 09/ 18/1 0 We Surre nder M en’ s Group Larry N. 09/18/10
Hope & S ere nity Spkr Mtg Absent 05/ 15/ 10 Welco me Group B ruce M . 09/18/10
Into Ac tionCitrus H eights Absent 07/ 17/ 10 White F la g M en' s Group Frank T. 09/18/10
Last House on the B lo ck Absent 05/ 15/ 10 Woodland Grou p Absent 08/21/10
CCFAA Chair John Q. Present Special Needs Chair Leisa Mc. Present
Assistant Char Stan J. Present NCCAA Liason Mary F. Present
Treasurer Ray L. Present Birthday/Faithful Fivers Chai r Darlene O. Present
Recording Secretary Mike O. Present OOC Chair Mary R. Present
Teleservice Chair Carla C. Present OOC Member Chri stine H. Present
By Laws & Procedures Chair Mike K. Absent OOC Member Mike S. Present
PI/CPC Chair (on behalf o f Christy) William B. Present OOC Member Terry S. Present
H & I Liaison Julia H. Present Picnic Chair Casey K. Present
By The Way October 2010
CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 18, 2010(Page 2)
D. New Delegates 1. East Yolo Fellowship – Paula G. – Alternate 2. New Brown Baggers Group Elmer 3. Roseville Twelve and Twelve Book Study – Theresa L. 4. Roseville Fifth Street Fellowship – Cathy N.
Welcome new delegates!! E. Visitors
None
III. Approval of Minutes Corrections:
Mary F. was present as NCCAA Liaison and delegate for 11th Step Meditation Group at Aug. meeting
Minutes approved with no further corrections
IV. Trusted Servant Reports A. CCFAA Chairperson’s Report – John Q. Welcome all to this month’s CCFAA Delegate’s meeting and a special welcome to our new CCFAA Delegate’s. Your continued participation is vital in managing the affairs of the CCFAA. Thanks to everybody for your continued service to the CCFAA!
Welfare of the CCFAA – The CCFAA is in great shape through September 2010! All of our commitments have been ful filled; our services to our groups and fellowship have been delivered daily by all of our service workers and volunteers this past month and as a result the welfare of the CCFAA is solid and performing as designed! Today the delegates will be presented with the proposed 2011 CCFAA budget. Some tough choices had to be made that will require some tough decisions from the CCFAA delegate body. I ask that we all contribute to the upcoming discussion keeping in mind our primary mission of being of service to our groups and that we conduct our discussions in the spirit of unity for the CCFAA as a whole. As we near the end of 2010 and lay the groundwork for 2011 we have no fear, rather, we have much faith and hope knowing that God will give us our solutions and answers from our collective delegate deci sions!! Central Office – Rae and the staff continue to do a professional and efficient job manning our Central Office. Their tireless efforts and many hours this past month have continued to spread AA’s message of recovery from alcohol to those who seek it. The office could really use some help with the newsletter each month. I am exploring the forma creation of a newsletter (By The Way) committee in the future. Thank you Rae, staff and volunteers for all the service you do for us! CCFAA Trusted Servant Elections CCFAA Trusted Servant elections will be in November. This is your chance at some rewarding service work. Be of service and make yourself available for a position. Please announce these elections at your home groups. Remember all of the positions are ACTION positions and they require work and dedication be cause they are not just titles! Also remember that the November delegate’s meeting will start at 2:00 pm, not the usual 3:00 pm time. CCFAA Unity/Information Panel – Please continue to remind your groups of the existence of this panel. You have all received the information about this panel and the information will be available in the By The Way.
CCFAA website/Phone Number – Check out the CCFAA website at www.aasacramento.org. Central Office Phone number – 916.454.1771
I attended the OOC meeting on Tuesday
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 18, 2010(Page 3)
In all that you report to your groups this month, remember to include the following: 1. Central Office needs the group’s support; buy your literature from Central Office. *With the changes you hear today within the OOC Chair’s report we really will need your support more than ever now! 2. Central Office needs volunteers, be of service, call to see how you can be of service. 3. Faithful Fivers needs support $5 a month is all that is requested from those of us who can afford it.
Unity and service, John Q., CCFAA Chairperson
B. Assistant Chair/CNIA Liaison – Stan J. New Groups:
�� New Brown Baggers Group approved (unanimous) C. Office Operations Committee – Mary R. Present: John Q., Terry S., Christine H., Mary R., Ray L. Quorum met Also present: Rae W. (staff) Meeting called to order at 6 PM by chair, Mary Reed Open with the Serenity Prayer Office Manager’s Report Rae W. (see handout for full report)
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation was filed to discontinue the use of “Alcoholics Anonymous” in Central Office’s corporate name. This is in pursuant to the 2006 vote that approved this change. The new corporate name is Central California Fellowship of AA (CCFAA) or Central California Fellowship (CCF) for mailing purposes. This amendment should now bring Central Office into compliance with the USPS’s requirements that the name on our mailing labels match the Corporation’s name as listed in the Articles of Incorporation.
Central Office is still open on Saturdays with August’s sales of $1793.59. Please remind your groups! Big Book and Twelve and Twelve book prices will be decreased by $2 effective October 1, 2010. More will be discussed
under Treasurer’s report. IT is reviewing the office’s software and security needs. CCFAA Election flyers were included in 9/13/2010 flyer mailing. Remember—November’s CCFAA meeting will start at 2 PM—there’s a lot of business to cover—elections and 2011
budget. Treasurer’s Report – Ray L.
Ray L. will report to delegates. Bylaws and Operating Procedures Committee – Mike K.
The Committee continues to review and edit CCFAA Bylaws and Operating Procedures; and hopes to have the revised Bylaws to the delegates for approval by the end of 2010.
Old Business
All items covered under other officer/committee reports.
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New Business Budget – Covered under Treasurer’s report. Meeting adjourned 6:55 PM Close with the Serenity Prayer Thank you for allowing me to be of service. Mary R. D. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W. 1. The Nonprofit Raffle Report was filed on August 31st. 2. An amendment to the Articles of Incorporation was filed in accordance with the vote taken in 2006 to discontinue
the use of “Alcoholics Anonymous” in our corporate name. So the corporate name has changed to Central California Fellowship of AA (CCFAA) or Central California Fellowship (CCF) for mailing purposes to comply with our tradition on anonymity.
3. A letter was sent to the Bulk Mail Unit with a copy of the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to correct the discrepancy between the name on our mailing permit and the name as it appears on the return address of our mailings.
4. Information has been sent to our IT firm to review any need for applications updates. Our security software licenses expire in February 2011.
5. Saturday sales for the month of August were $1793.59 (for four Saturdays). 6. The trusted servant election information was sent to the Delegate’s Meeting and copies of the Election Flyer were
distributed in the Sept 13th flyer mailing. 7. Our business license with the City of Rancho Cordova has been renewed. 8. Reservations for rental of Picnic spaces & softball fields for the August 21, 2011 Annual Picnic are being processed. And all is well… Rae W. E. Treasurer’s Report – Ray L. 1. Income 2010 Overall Income continues to be below budget projections. Total Income for Aug., however, fell well above budget projections overall, $30,291 actual vs. $22,083 projects. This was due primarily to the Picnic income of $11202. a. Several other income items, including individual contributions, were slightly below projections for the month. b. The above primarily consist of 1) AAWS literature sales; $6,843 actual vs $9,667 projected. This item continues below projection, ($26,911) Y T D.
The sales volumes continue below target due to the AAWS & CO price increases and the general economy overall. A REMINDER, the C.O. price increase for the Big Book & the 12 & 12 were voted in to help offset the decline in Group Contributions and other declining income due to the current economic situation.
2) Item 4025 – InHouse Sales almost exceeded projection. $1,990 actual vs. $2,083 budgeted. The primary source of this income is the sale of Schedules. This should offset the “Copy cost” item in Cost of Goods Sold. YTD this item is $1,456 above projection.
3) Group Contributions were above budget at $7,936 actual vs $7,000 projected for the month. YTD we are slightly below budget at $(889). This area fluctuates month to month and hopefully will smooth out over the next few months.
Gross income (Ln. #26) for the month; $24,098 actual vs. $13,900 projected. YTD we are $(3,227) below our projection. On the income side we are slightly below budget overall.
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2. Expense 2010 a. Overall, expense categories continue at or somewhat below projection YTD. b. Total Expenses (ln. #80) for Aug were $18,694 actual vs $13,888 projected, this month included picnic expenses of
$5900. ($8,841) YTD… Resulting Net Income for Aug was $5,404, this reflects of the Net Income of this months Picnic Income. YTD we stand at $7,130 and once again we are in the Black. This is significantly better than where we were at this time in 2009. So far we are holding our own for 2010. The 2011 Budget was presented and the major adjustments are as follows INCOME �� 4020 Litr Sales – Reduced to $104,000 – Reflecting reduction in price of Big Book & 12 & 12 by $2. �� 4025 InHouse Publ – Reduced to $12,500 – Reflecting potential reduction in price of schedule to $1. The recommenda
tion is that we have the price remain at $2 to balance the 2011 budget �� 4030 Medallion Sales – Increased to $13,500 based on current sales volume EXPENSE �� 5025 – Publ Expense – Reduced by $2,200 reflecting reduced PI/CPC pamphlet printing �� 561045 – Prof Fees – Reduced by $7,000 based on current services donated by volunteers �� 6210 – PI/CPC Expense – Reduced by $2,500 reflecting reduced literature distribution and increased response at the
Prof. Comm. Level Budget Overall – Budget as presented would result in a Deficit overall of ($12,750). It is recommended that we offset this loss by continuing to sell the Schedules for $2 each. This will be decided by delegate vote in November REMEMBER, Gratitude is an ACTION word. Give those with double digit Sobriety an opportunity to contribute to the Birthday Club and maybe even Faithful Fivers. Those who can afford it will contribute if asked. The office staff and the OOC continue to explore ways to increase income and reduce expense for 2010. Please send ANY financial questions you or your group might have via Email to [email protected]
F. By Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report – Mike K. The Committee is continuing to review the CCFAA Bylaws. Since there is a great deal of work involved in updating
both the CCFAA Operating Procedures and Bylaws, the Committee hopes to complete the Bylaws and have them (Bylaws) ready for submission to the CCFAA Delegates for approval by year’s end! Gratefully, Mike K., Chairperson G. PI/CPC Monthly Meeting Minutes PI/CPC is still looking for Big Books and 12 & 12’s to provide to area High Schools and they are looking for contacts with Professional Groups who would like to have panel presentations at their meetings. H. Picnic Chairperson’s Report – Casey K. Additional contact numbers for Elk Grove Park were obtained which should help to prevent any bathroom issues next year. I. Special Needs Chairperson’s Report – Leisa M. Special Needs received 3 calls for assistance during the month of August. J. Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers Darlene O.
Birthday Club Contributions for Aug: $360 Up $264 from July. Faithful Fivers Contributions for Aug: $575 Down $59 from July. Please announce to your groups how the Birthday Club and Faithful Fivers contributions help Central Office. Let's try
to make July a record month for contributions!!! Yours in Service, Darlene O.
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 18, 2010(Page 6) V. Reports – Special Committees, Delegates, Liaisons & Invited Guests A. Hospitals & Institutions New reps or coordinators: Richard, Come as you are; Memphis, sharing and caring, John, Tuesday Night beginners, Gary,
Come as you are. First time at meeting: Noel, Eric, Sarah, Sean, Reginald, Rico, Bill A.A. Birthdays: Chris, 21; Regional 40 Chair: Kimberly She serves as the link between the General committee and Area 42. Area 42 Chair: Lance. We have literature, facilities list, H&I workshop sign in sheets, if you need people please call on the list. The picnic was
great, we had a great booth and he appreciates all those who helped man the booth and give out literature. Literature: Mary R. She has grapevines in English and Spanish, literature order forms. CCFAA Liaison: Julia H. present The CCFAA meeting is held the third Saturday at 3: pm at Traditional. She provides information on H&I service and she asks
that all new groups to take a pink can and send a group rep to the H&I area 42 meeting. She gives the pink cans to new groups. Roger will give report, new reps meeting on Saturday at Traditional at two
Next month is elections, the picnic was a big success, Julia will be stepping down from the position. CNIA Liaison: Tom T Has a mini Praasa in October 1517, they are having a bridging the gap workshop October 23 first united Methodist church
in Loomis, each district is doing their own Bridging the gap committee, they will have a workbook for all districts at the next meeting, they will also do an inventory and review the budget.
Spring Fling: Cliff H. Spring fling will be held February 11, 12, 13. H&I meeting on Saturday at 1pm 34th anniversary Spring Fling, he has flyers,
preregistration starts Oct first, the website has been updated www.sacspringfling.org entertainment will be Mark L Workshop Coordinator: Cliff H. He goes to various home meetings with a panel to share the purpose of H&I. He passes around a volunteer sheet to recruit
new people. If any home groups would like to host a workshop, please contact Cliff for more information. He can also chair a meeting if you are not a fellowship to talk about H&I. East Yolo on the 25th of September at noon.
Facilities needing contact chairs (once a month meeting, for a year commitment
Old Business: meetings have started at Heritage Oaks We will discuss pink buttons next month New Business: none Location: Coco’s 1830 Arden Way Next Meeting: October 21 at 6:00pm
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FACILITY or (Other) SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER NEEDS PERSON
CA State Prison, Solano Need help Sundays 7:30 am, Tue/Wed 6:15 pm Bill D.
CSP, Sacramento (New Folsom
Still need people MF at 5:00pm especially; also SatSun 8:00 am Coordinator is
rotating out needs new facility coordinator Jim V.
Folsom State Prison Ongoing need for help Male/Female M, Tu, Th, F nights Craig A.
Mule Creek Ione Need volunteers on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Richard M.
RCCC Men Need men for Friday nights 8 pm Steve M.
River City Recovery Need female chairs Christina C.
Sac County Main Jail Women Looking for volunteers, Clearance required Linda H.
Salvation Army 12th/North B St. Needs chairpeopleall Fridays six months sobriety required. Chuck B./Roger M.
Heritage Oaks new meeting Wednesdays 6:307:30 pm, need Coordinator and Secretaries all meetings Lance
Option House Need secretaries 4th Thursday women only Christina R.
Bishop Gallegos Need contact chairs 1st and 5th Thursdays Deborah W.
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B. Teleservice Chairperson’s Report – Report by Carla
Special Needs
1. 12step male volunteers needed in West Sac., Yolo, Davis and Lincoln zip codes.
2. 12step female volunteers needed in East Sac., Downtown and Broadway zip codes.
Carla C. 9165197340 or Central Office 9164541771. Entry level: 6 Months of sobriety.
Thank you all for your service!
C. NCCAA Liaison – Mary F.
Next NCCAA Conference
�63rd Annual Fall Conference
�Modesto, CA on October 8th, 9th and 10th 2010
�Cost is $10 per person for mail preregistration,$11 per person online preregistration and $15 at the door
�Preregister using the coupon on the flyer or online at www.nccaa.org
�Please take a flyer to hang up at your home group
Future Conferences: Foster City – March 11th – 13th, 2011 Stockton – June 10th – 12th, 2011 Santa Rosa – October 28th – 30th, 2011 San Ramon – March 16th – 18th, 2012 Sacramento – October 4th – 6th, 2012
VI. Old Business
�Paul from Group 3 is available to run elections again this year – his approval will be put to a vote before the delegate body VII. New Business
Ray L. presented the 2011 CCFAA Proposed Budget to the delegate body – discussion on the budget proposal will be held at next month’s meeting
VIII. Closing The next meeting will be held at Traditional (2625 Alta Arden Way) on October 16th, 2010. The meeting closed at 4:25pm with The Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted by Mike O., CCFAA Recording Secretary
Teleservice Special Needs 12Step
34 9 164 (90 men / 74 women)
Volunteers
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Friday Shift Coordinator
Sunday Shift Coordinator
N/A Orientation Coordinator
Open shifts as of 9/18/10
Service Aug10 2010 YTD
12 Step 57 519
Meetings/Info 396 3774
Total 453 4293
Aug. 2010 Calls
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 18, 2010(Page 8) INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT
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Aug 2010 Aug-10 Jan-Aug 10 Prorate Budget Budget YTD Variance
Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4020 · AAWS Literature Sales 6,843 50,422 77,333 116,000 (26,911)
4025 · In-House Publication Sales 1,990 18,122 16,667 25,000 1,456 4030 - Medallion Sales 1,082 8,713 5,667 8,500 3,046 4100 · Group Contributions 7,936 55,101 56,000 84,000 (899) 4110 · Anonymous Contributions 0 1,415 667 1,000 748 4120 · Birthday Contributions 360 1,479 1,667 2,500 (188)
238 2,857 3,333 5,000 (476) 4130 - Faithful Fivers 575 6,527 6,667 10,000 (140) 4440 - Interest Income 12 146 667 1,000 (520) 4460 - Picnic Revenue 11,255 11,202 12,000 12,000 (798) 4480 - Special Event Revenue 0 3,673 0 0 3,673 Total Income 30,291 159,656 180,667 265,000 (21,010) Cost of Goods Sold
5000 - Literature Costs 5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold 4,004 31,244 51,667 77,500
Literature Costs/Adjustment 46 200 333 500
Total 5010 - AAWS Literature 4,049 31,444 52,000 78,000 (20,556) Net Income AAWS Literature 2,794 18,978 25,333 38,000 (6,355) 5025 · In-House Publication
5030 · Paper Stock & Staples 569 3,855 2,800 4,200
5035 · Printing Equipment 431 3,448 3,467 5,200
5040 - Copy costs 677 4,503 4,667 7,000
Total 5025 · In-House Publication 1,677 11,806 10,933 16,400 873 Net Income In-House Publication 313 6,316 5,733 8,600 Cost of Medallions 466 4,433 2,533 3,800 Total Cost Of Goods Sold 6,193 47,683 65,467 98,200 (17,784) Gross Income (after cost of goods) 24,098 111,973 115,200 166,800 (3,227)
Expense Equipment Expense 5670 · Equipment Rental 108 978 1,000 1,500
5765 · Equipment Repairs & Maint. 80 608 1,800 2,700
5675 · Equipment Purchase 0 90 733 1,100
Total Equipment Expense 188 1,676 3,533 5,300 (1,857) Insurance
5680 · Worker's Compensation 0 180 667 1,000
5684 · D & O Insurance 0 1,002 1,100 1,100
5685 · General Liability 0 1,256 1,025 1,025
Total Insurance 0 2,438 2,792 3,125 (354) Meetings/Conference Expense
5620 · Manager Training 415 415 367 550
5655 · Delegates Meeting 0 0 333 500
5785 · Employee Travel 334 477 667 1,000
5786 - NCAA Delegate's Expense 0 527 267 400
Total Meetings/Conference Expense 749 1,419 1,633 2,450 (214)
4125 · Postage & Delivery Income Office Services Revenue
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 18, 2010(Page 9) INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT
Office Expense Aug-10 Jan-Aug–10 Prorate Budget Variance 5640 · Postage & Delivery 101 1,088 2,333 3,500
5650 - Licenses & Permits 157 1,027 0 5700 · Office Supplies 280 1,894 1,867 2,800
5720 · Occupancy Improvement 118 1,324 1,333 2,000
5740 · Miscellaneous Expense 17 704 467 700
5760 · Rent 1,723 13,693 13,667 20,500
5770 - Office/Network Software 0 337 333 500
Total Office Expense 2,396 20,066 20,000 30,000 66 Utilities - 5770
5785 - HVAC Maint. 0 75 333 500
5790 · Gas & Electric 270 1,658 1,867 2,800
5790 - Telephone 325 2,805 2,533 3,800
5792 · Website Hosting 0 119 110 110
5796 - Security System 0 216 333 500
Total 5770 Utilities 595 4,873 5,177 7,710 (303) Other Committees - 6200
5990 - Picnic Committee 5,931 5,951 5,500 5,500
6210 - PI/CPC Expense 510 3,310 2,333 3,500
6220 - Special Needs Committee 0 0 100 150
6230 - Teleservice Committee 0 0 100 150
Total Other Committees 6,441 9,261 8,033 9,300 1,228 Professional Fees
5610 · Accounting 90 540 1,667 2,500
5625 - Website Admin 0 0 2,000 3,000
5630 - Network Admin 0 380 640 960
5645 - Office Admin 0 0 3,200 4,800
Total Professional Fees 90 920 7,507 11,260 (6,587) Payroll Expenses - 5400
5410 - Management Salary 4,035 32,277 32,277 48,415
5415 - Clerical Wages 2,569 20,365 21,333 32,000
5416 · Payroll Tax Expense 789 5,236 4,867 7,300
5470 - Retirement Benefits 150 1,200 1,200 1,800
5681 · Healthcare Benefits 525 4,200 4,200 6,300
Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses 8,068 63,277 63,877 95,815 (599) Bank Charges -
Bad Debt Expense - 5686 0 (99) 133 200
Credit Card Fees - 5895 168 1,024 933 1,400
Bank Charges - 5690 0 (12) 67 100
Total Expense 18,694 104,844 113,685 166,660 (8,841) Net Income 5,404 7,130 140 Prepared by [email protected]
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Jan-Aug 2010 2010 prorate Budget 2010 Budget 2011 INCOME & EXPENSE Estimated Proposed
INCOME
4020 · AAWS Literature Sales $50,422 $75,000 $116,000 $104,000
4025 · In-House Publication Sales $18,122 $23,000 $25,000 $12,500 4030 - Medallion Sales $8,713 $12,500 $8,500 $13,500
4100 · Group Contributions $55,101 $84,000 $84,000 $84,000
4110 · Anonymous Contributions $1,415 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 4120 · Birthday Contributions $1,479 $2,200 $2,500 $2,500 4125 · Office Services Revenue $2,857 $4,200 $5,000 $5,000 4130 - Faithful Fivers $6,527 $9,000 $10,000 $10,000 4440 - Interest Income $146 $250 $1,000 $1,000 4460 · Picnic Revenue $11,202 $10,918 $12,000 $12,000 4480 · Special Event Revenue $3,673 $3,673 $0 $0 Total Income $159,656 $226,741 $265,000 $245,500 EXPENSE
Inventory Expense - 5000 5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold $31,244 $45,000 $77,500 $77,500
Inventory Adjustment Expense $200 $500 $500 $500 $31,444 $45,500 $78,000 $78,000 Net Income 5010 - AAWS Literature $18,978 $29,500 $38,000 $26,000 5025 · In-House Publication
5030 · Paper Stock & Staples $3,855 $4,000 $4,200 $4,000 5035 · Printing Equipment Lease $3,448 $5,200 $5,200 $5,200 5040 - Copy costs $4,503 $6,000 $7,000 $5,000
Total 5025 · In-House Publication Expense $11,806 $15,200 $16,400 $14,200
Net Income 5025 · In-House Publication $6,316 $7,800 $8,600 $1,700 5050 - Cost of Medallions $4,433 $6,600 $3,800 $7,000 Total Inventory Expense $47,683 $67,300 $98,200 $99,200 Equipment Expense
5670 · Equipment Rental $978 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 5765 · Equipment Repairs & Maint. $608 $2,000 $2,700 $2,700 5675 · Equipment Purchase $90 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100 Total Equipment Expense $1,676 $4,600 $5,300 $5,300 Insurance Expense
5680 · Worker's Compensation $180 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 5684 · D & O Insurance $1,002 $1,002 $1,100 $1,100 5685 · General Liability $1,256 $1,256 $1,025 $1,300 Total Insurance Expense $2,438 $3,258 $3,125 $3,400 Meetings/Conference Expense
5620 · Manager Training $415 $550 $550 $550 5655 · Delegates Meeting $0 $500 $500 $500 5785 · Employee Travel $477 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
5786 · NCAA Delegate's Expense $527 $527 $400 $500 Total Meetings/Conference Expense $1,419 $2,577 $2,450 $2,550
Total 5010 - AAWS Literature Expense
2011 PROPOSED BUDGET
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Office Expense Jan-Aug 2010 2010 prorate Budget 2010 Budget 2011
5640 · Postage & Delivery $2,115 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500
5700 · Office Supplies $1,894 $2,600 $2,800 $2,800
5720 · Occupancy Improvement $1,324 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
5740 · Miscellaneous Expense $704 $1,000 $700 $700 5760 · Rent $13,693 $20,000 $20,500 $21,000
5780 - Office/Network Software $337 $500 $500 $1,000
Total Office Expense $20,066 $29,600 $30,000 $31,000 Utilities Expense- 5770
5785 - HVAC Maint. $75 $320 $500 $500 5790 · Gas & Electric $1,658 $2,500 $2,800 $2,800 5790 - Telephone $2,805 $4,000 $3,800 $3,800 5792 · Website Hosting $119 $119 $110 $125 5796 - Security System $216 $500 $500 $500 Total 5770 Utilities Expense $4,873 $7,439 $7,710 $7,725 Other Committees Expense - 6200
5900 - Picnic Committee $5,951 $5,951 $5,500 $5,500
6210 - PI/CPC Expense $3,310 $3,500 $3,500 $1,000 6220 - Special Needs Committee $0 $100 $150 $150 6230 - Teleservice Committee $0 $100 $150 $150
Total Other Committees Ex-pense $9,261 $9,651 $9,300 $6,800
Professional Fees Expense
5610 · Accounting $540 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 5625 - Website Admin $0 $0 $3,000 $500 5630 - Network Admin $380 $500 $960 $960 5645 - Office Systems Admin $0 $500 $4,800 $500
Total Professional Fees Ex-pense $920 $2,000 $11,260 $4,460
Payroll Expenses - 5400
5410 · Management Salary $32,277 $48,415 $48,415 $48,415
5415 · Clerical Wages $20,365 $30,000 $32,000 $32,000
5416 · Payroll Tax Expense $5,236 $7,300 $7,300 $7,300 5470 - Retirement Benefits $1,200 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 5480 · Healthcare Benefits $4,200 $6,300 $6,300 $6,300 Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses $63,277 $93,815 $95,815 $95,815 Finance Expenses - 5600
Bad Debt Expense - 5686 $99 $99 $200 $200 Credit Card Fees - 5895 $1,024 $1,500 $1,400 $1,700 Bank Charges - 5690 $12 $12 $100 $100 Total 5600 · Finance Expenses $913 $1,389 $1,700 $2,000 Total Expense $152,527 $221,629 $264,860 $258,250 Net Income $7,129 $5,112 $140 $12,750
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CCFAA ELECTED POSITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Service Position Sobriety Requirement
Qualifications Terms
CHAIRPERSON 5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (shall relinquish delegate status).
1-year
ASSISTA NT CHAIRPERSON
5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (shall relinquish delegate status).
1-year
TREASURER 5-Years A knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and office experience is desired (shall relinquish delegate status)
2-year
RECORDING SECRETARY
3-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (shall relinquish delegate status).
1-year
OFFICE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
3-Years Be an acting CCFAA delegate. Be familiar with financial administration, office management and general business administration.
2-years
TELESERVICE CHAIRPERSON
3-Years Served at least 6 months as a member of the Teleservice Co mmittee.
1-year
BY-LAWS & PROCEDURES CHAIRPERSON
5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA .
1-year
BIRTHDAY & FAITHFUL FIVERS’ CHAIRPERSON
3-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA.
1-year
PI/CPC CHAIRPERSON
3-Years Shall have served at least six (6) months as a member of the PI/CPC Committee.
3-year
SPECIAL NEEDS CHAIRPERSON
2-Years Have an interest in the special needs of people. 1-year
NORTHERN CA LIFORNAI COUNCIL DELEGATE
5-Years Have served as a Group Secretary o r Group Delegate to the CCFAA (elected in even number years—2004, 2006, etc.
2-years
CCFAA ANNUAL ELECTIONS NOVEMBER 20, 2010
Contact your Group’s CCFAA Delegate or phone Central Office at
454-1771 for more information
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A.A. and the Law
Alcoholics Anonymous is a microcosm of the larger society within which it exists. As such, problems often found in the outside world can also make their way into the rooms of A.A. We are not immune to the difficulties that plague the rest of humanity, and when questions of the law and its application do occasionally arrive at our doorstep, there are not always easy or simple answers.
For the most part, A.A. has been able to avoid a considerable number of the world’s most debilitating ills, principally through adherence to the set of principles embodied in our Traditions, such as anonymity, autonomy, attraction not promotion, and adherence to a primary purpose—that of carrying the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Yet, when problems do arise, they can cause as great a disturbance within A.A. as they do in the outside world.
Legal matters, as seen through eyes of A.A. members, can be especially disconcerting and, over the years, some A.A.’s have turned to G.S.O. to help them negotiate complicated circumstances that put groups and individuals in a difficult position. A member sharing in a Fifth Step, for example, divulges the details of a crime that has gone unsolved. An alcoholic speaks from the floor at a meeting about difficulties at home, perhaps involving spousal or child abuse. Local police arrive at a meeting looking for an individual who has violated parole.
These are not easy situations to resolve, and G.S.O. has no hard and fast response. Ultimately, there may be circumstances that extend beyond A.A.’s experience. Questions that require legal answers are outside the scope of Alcoholics Anonymous. As stated in the essay on Step 12 in Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions about alcoholics, ‘We are problem people who have found a way up and out. With desperate pasts and difficult futures, many current and prospective members have found themselves on the wrong side of the law; yet A.A. as a whole has no opinion on legal matters, has no authority—legal or otherwise—to control or direct the behavior of A.A. members and groups.
While we share in a spirit of trust, both at meetings and individually with sponsors and friends, A.A. members are subject to the same laws as every other person. Our communications are not privileged in the legal sense, nor do we have any special; protective status under local, state, or federal statutes. A.A. membership does not grant immunity from local laws and being at an A.A. meeting does not put anyone beyond the jurisdiction of law enforcement officers. As has often been expressed throughout the Fellowship, as individuals, A.A. members are also ‘citizens of the world,’ and as citizens we are not above the law.
Carrying our message and abiding by our Traditions is, essentially, an internal affair—we can’t expect others to be
guided by them in the same way that we are. Yet, A.A. is not a world unto itself.
As those familiar with carrying the message into treatment or correctional facilities can attest, A.A. members doing such service are held to the standards those institutions expect; similarly, A.A. meetings and groups pay rent and must adhere to the conditions established by their landlords.
When it comes to A.A. and matters of the law, it is much the same. We exist within the society that surrounds us. Ultimately, the experience of how these situations are han
dled can be as varied as our Fellowship, but in most cases good judgment and common sense seem to provide the greatest guide. (From Box 459, Vol. 57, No. 3, pg 5)
“For me, AA is a synthesis of all the philosophy I've ever read,
all of the positive, good philosophy, all of it based on love.
I have seen that there is only one law, the law of love, and
there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the
growth of another human being, and the second is to inter
fere with one's own growth. . .
I stood off and took a long look at life and the values I found
in it:
I saw a paradox that he who loses his life does indeed find it.
The more you give, the more you get.
The less you think of yourself the more of a person you be
come.” Experience, Strength and Hope, p. 431
DEAD Drinking Ends All Dreams!
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Disruptive Members at A.A. Meetings
In the Big Book, the chapter ‘Working with Others’ lists some possibilities that may occur when an A.A. adopts the attitude that ‘Helping others is the foundation stone of your recovery.’ Helping a drunk may mean ‘…innumerable trips to police courts, sanitariums, hospitals, jails and asylums….Another time you may have to send for the police or an ambulance. Occasionally, you will have to meet such conditions.’ (Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 97) In short, during the course of laying the foundation stone of recovery and helping others, an A.A. may find him or herself with a troublesome member. In meetings, where A.A.’s find other drunks to work with, the possibilities described in helping drunks are also present, and occasionally, members disrupt meetings.
Although A.A.'s strive to adopt certain attitudes and behaviors, such as ‘Love and tolerance of others is our code’ (Ibid, p. 84), members sometimes find that a troublesome individual’s behavior is so violent or threatening that it has become difficult or impossible for the group to fulfill its primary purpose of carrying the A.A. message. Furthermore, Tradition 1 reminds the group that ‘Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die. Hence our common welfare comes first.’ (Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 189)
How a group handles disruptive and/or threatening members can cause conflict and controversy, so many group members rely upon the shared experience of others who have successfully dealt with a similar situation. Often, groups or group members contact the General Service Office regarding disruptive members at A.A. meetings. G.S.O., in addition to upholding actions of our Conference and board, also functions as a repository for the shared experience of A.A. groups.
Some groups have shared suggestions on how to handle disruptive behavior. One group recommends that a member first approach the individual, informally and oneonone, in order to discuss the problem and look for solutions. This group reminds one another to let the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions guide all communication, striving always to place principles before personalities and to treat all with kindliness, patience, compassion, tolerance and love.
In another example, one group shared how they dealt with disruptive and/or threatening members who did not respond to polite requests or oneonone approaches: The group set up a group conscience/business meeting and, prior to all discussion, agreed to the following format: 1.) Each member can speak only twice on each topic, and 2.) Each member can share for only two minutes at a time. Further, the group also found it helpful to define a disruptive/threatening member as anyone who interrupts the good orderly direction of the meeting so that the message of Alcoholics Anonymous cannot be carried. A disruptive and/or threatening member was also
defined as one whose actions intimidate or frightens newcomers so that they cannot hear the A.A. message. Under these circumstances, the disruptive A.A. member is asked to attend the group conscience/business meeting. Whether or not he or she attends, the group discusses the problem. If present, the procedure is explained to the disruptive member. The disruptive member may be asked to stop attending the meeting for a specific period of time.
In the above instance, the member is not being ‘thrown out’ of A.A., just asked not to attend the meeting. The First Tradition assures A.A.’s that no member ‘can compel another to do anything; nobody can be punished or expelled.’(Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 129). It is always hoped that the individual member will see the difficulty as an opportunity for personal growth and will attend other meetings in the area in or
der to maintain his or her sobriety. Usually, this sort of action is taken as a last resort—after an individual has been asked to change his or her behavior.
Bill W., who always emphasized the loving, helpful, and tolerant attitude A.A. members should show each other, wrote in a letter in 1969: ‘This amount of charity does not mean that we can not exclude those who disturb meetings or seriously interfere with the functioning of the group. Such people can be asked to quiet down or go elsewhere, or, to come back when they are better able to participate.’
Indeed, Bill W. was no stranger to tumult, controversy, or disturbances at A.A. meetings. He also had faith that growth and good could come out of trouble. In Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, he writes, ‘Within A.A., I suppose, we shall always quarrel a good bit. Mostly, I think, about how to do the greatest good for the greatest number of drunks….Surmounting such problems, in A.A.’s rather rugged school of life, is a healthy exercise.’ (p. 233).
(Box 459,VOL. 57, No. 3/fall, 2010, p.5)
I slept and dreamt that life was joy.
I awoke and saw that life was service.
I acted and behold, service was joy.
--Rabindranath Tagore
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GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS THRU SEPTEMBER 30Th
GROUP NAME Gp No SEPT YTD11TH STEP MEDITATION MTG. 11831 60.0012-SQUARED GROUP 11786 324.60AA NOONER GROUP 11312 173.25
AA UNITY GP 10480 210.00
AA WOMEN'S STEP STUDY (AUBURN) 11361 56.25
ACTION GETS IT GOING 10002 0.00
ALL TRIBES GROUP 10483 20.00
ARDEN MORSE GROUP 10004 398.00
AS BILL SEES IT MENS DAVIS 10397 30.00
AS BILL SEES IT ORANGEVALE 11106 0.00
AS BILL SEES IT PLACERVILLE 10314 45.45
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT DAVIS 10547 84.00
AUBURN DRY DIGGINS 10005 0.00
AUBURN FWP 10006 50.00 350.00
AUBURN OVER 50 GROUP 10010 113.80 113.80
AUBURN WEDNESDAY Y P 11514 1.83
BEEN THERE DONE THAT 10636 210.00
BIG BOOK BASICS 11393 0.00
BIG TIME SOBRIETY 10335 0.00
BUILDING D GROUP 11977 60.00
BROWNSVILLE SERENITY GRP 11536 83.30
BY THE GRACE 10552 100.00
BUCKHORN 12X12 39.00
CAMERON PARK GROUP 10019 0.00
CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP 10372 70.00 75.00
CAPITOL CITY MEN'S GROUP 11251 312.45
CARRY THE MESSAGE GROUP 10622 60.00
CATHEDRAL GROUP 10022 2,205.00
CENACLE GROUP 11356 0.00
CITRUS HEIGHTS AA@NOON 10467 180.00
CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP 10034 82.15 248.98
CLARKSBURG FELLOWSHIP 10531 200.00
COLFAX FRIENDS OF BILL 11058 350.00
COME AS YOU ARE GROUP 10615 96.31 1,017.10
CONSCIOUS CONTACT GROUP 5.00
COOL MEETING 10957 225.00
CORDOVA BIG BOOK STUDY 10045 0.00
CORDOVA FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP 10039 0.00
CORDOVA GOOD MORNING GROUP 10597 100.00 100.00
CORDOVA K.I.S.S. GROUP-See Tuesday Cordova KISS 10042 0.00
CORDOVA LUNCH BUNCH 10591 597.00
CORDOVA ROAD TO FREEDOM 10590 0.00
CORDOVA SATURDAY NIGHT 10679 0.00
COUNTRY CLUB GROUP 10051 45.00
CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS 10352 182.00
COURAGE TO CHANGE 10053 450.00
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJ. - FAIR OAKS 10381 259.00 3,229.68
DAILY DIRECTION AA 11276 50.00
DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP 10351 100.00
DAVIS HOPE GROUP 10054 30.00 185.00
DAVIS YOUNG PEOPLE 10482 93.60
DAVIS WEDNESDAY WOMENS STEP STUDY 10067 31.75
DESTINY GROUP 11313 85.00
DIXON DRY DOCKS 10530 0.00
DIXON NO NAMES GROUP 10057 100.00
DIXON DRY DOCK GROUP 10530 600.00 850.00
DIXON NO NAMES GROUP 10057 100.00
DOBBIN'S WILD BUNCH 10058 54.36
DOWNTOWN YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP 11105 0.00
DRY DIGGINS GROUP 10005 25.00
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP 10063 218.00
El DORADO HILLS GROUP 11568 0.00
ELK GROVE CAME TO BELIEVE GRP 10016 542.00
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP 10673 257.78 1,044.23
ELK GROVE GROUP 10434 175.00 330.00
ELK GROVE POA WOMEN'S 10496 168.78
ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS 11199 54.00
ESPEE FELLOWSHIP 10064 285.00
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS 10072 180.00
FAIR OAKS MONDAY NIGHT 10344 80.00
FAIR OAKS VILLAGE GROUP 15054 0.00
FEARLESS & THOROUGH GROUP 11787 0.00
FIFTH & L GROUP 11043 0.00
FIRST THINGS FIRST 10365 0.00
FIT FOR LIFE 10330 540.51
FLYING BLIND BIG BOOK STUDY 11479 383.50
FOLSOM BIG BOOK 10545 1,037.34
FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT 10501 489.89
FOLSOM NOON NEW LIFE 10517 500.00
FOLSOM SATURDAY MORNING MTG 10607 250.00 525.00
FOLSOM TUESDAY NIGHT MEN'S 10371 0.00
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE 10557 1,126.46
FOLSOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUP 10078 411.49
FOLSOM YOUNG PEOPLE 10624 419.46
FORESTHILL BENT NICKEL GROUP 10081 50.00
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH GROUP 10662 365.38
FOUR REASONS GROUP 10549 0.00
FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP 11013 75.00
FOX HALL (YUBA CITY) 10311 20.00
FREE OUR MINDS 11414 230.00
FREEDOM GROUP 10083 853.27
FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP OF DOUBLE A 10288 365.22
FRIDAY NIGHT AA MEETING - CARM. 10623 0.00
FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLE A GROUP 10288 0.00
FRIDAY NITE FAMILY GROUP AA 10655 0.00
FRUITVALE GROUP 10526 0.00
GALT FELLOWSHIP 10090 200.00 900.00
GIBBONS NOON 10668 340.00
GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT 11978 50.00
GO TO ANY LENGTH GROUP 10091 0.00
GOD'S MIRACLE IN DUNNIGAN 1980 25.00 225.00
GOTTAWANNA 10095 698.42
GRANITE BAY/LAKESIDE 10097 0.00
GRATFULLY DEDICATED 20.00
GREENHAVEN GROUP 10109 150.00
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GROUP ONE 10111 60.00 GROUP THREE 10112 89.13 GUSTINE FELLOWSHIP 11063 50.00 HAPPY CAMPERS 10457 180.00 HAPPY DESTINY 11065 319.57 HAPPY HOUR RANCHO GROUP 11024 50.00 350.00 HAPPY JOYOUS & FREE 10114 60.00 HEAD ACROSS WOMEN'S GROUP 10505 200.00 HELPING HANDS 10671 140.08 HIGH FLYERS 10476 150.00 HOLY SMOKELESS 10115 0.00 HOPE & SERENITY SPEAKER MTG 10342 0.00 IN ALL OUR AFFAIRS 10396 0.00 INTO ACTION 10533 175.00 JUST AA 11622 0.00 KEEP IT SIMPLE SPIRITUALLY 11107 0.00 KEEP IT SIMPLE, ELK GROVE 11348 0.00 KEEP IT SIMPLE (MARYSVILLE) 11426 19.63 73.58
KEYSTONE GROUP OF AA - LIVEOAK 11357 23.36 23.36
LAGUNA STUDY GROUP 10666 378.00 LINCOLN HILLS GROUP 11338 60.00 LINCOLN THURSDAY NIGHT GP 10539 59.19 371.54 LIVING SOBER WOMEN - FRIDAY 10345 377.87 LOOMIS FELLOWSHIP 10132 22.00 LOOMIS WED BIG BOOK STUDY 10681 0.00 LOOMIS WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 11069 0.00 MAD @ KENNETH GROUP 10683 0.00 MARYSVILLE GROUP 10697 0.00 MARYSVILLE SERENITY GP 10142 0.00 MARYSVILLE UNITY GROUP 11869 0.00 MATHER THURSDAY NIGHT 11016 0.00 MEN AT WORK 10481 0.00 MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS 10144 30.00 50.00 MONDAY NIGHT CLUB 10479 0.00 MONDAY NOON GROUP 10118 20.00 20.00 MONDAY PM WOMENS (GIBBONS) 10159 104.15 MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 11178 115.35 MORE WILL BE REVEALED 11629 150.00 MOTHERLODE FELLOWSHIP 10186 0.00 MYSTIC CHIX 10635 129.40 213.36 NATOMAS GROUP 10411 318.93 1,109.08 NEVER ON TUESDAY 10653 339.06 NEW HOPE GROUP 10172 160.46 NEWCASTLE BIG BOOK GP 10648 0.00 NO LEGS, JUST STEPS GROUP 11782 278.57 NORTH AUBURN GROUP 10656 5.00 70.00 NORTH HALL GROUP 10177 151.77 NORTH HIGHLANDS FIRESIDE GP 10166 0.00 NORTH SACRAMENTO GP 10178 0.00 NORTHERN CA WOMAN TO WOMAN 11168 0.00 NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS GROUP 10611 50.00 330.00 OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP 10179 0.00 OAK TREE GROUP 10180 900.00 OLD TIME VALUES 11627 25.91 ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP 10387 50.00 ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP 10182 207.24 ORANGEVALE SAT. NIGHT GRP. 10079 0.00 ORANGEVALE SIXTY MINUTE GP 10490 208.62
PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY 10191 136.00
PHOENIX FWP 10193 0.00
PINE GROVE FELLOWSHIP 10651 0.00
PLACERVILLE HANGTOWN GROUP 10198 50.00
PLACERVILLE SUNRISE ATT. 10644 325.00
PRIMARY PURPOSE FELLOWSHIP 11866 40.00
PROMISES GROUP - DIXON 11510 20.00
RAILROAD FLAT AA GROUP 11077 10.00 10.00
RANCHERIA FELLOWSHIP 11555 71.12
RANCHO CORDOVA FELLOWSHIP 11951 51.00 185.00
RANCHO MURIETA GROUP 10609 677.48
RANCHO MURIETA WOMEN'S GROUP 11979 0.00
RECOVERY PLAIN AND SIMPLE 11609 0.00
REBELLION DOGS 10363 0.00
RINGSIDE RECOVERY 11108 125.00
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP 10203 300.00
RIVER CITY ROUNDUP 11179 0.00
RIVER PARK RECOVERY 10553 823.69
RIVER PINES AA 10955 20.00
RIVER PINES WOMEN'S SERENITY SISTERS 10856 0.00
ROCKLIN FWP 10677 50.00 1,900.00
ROCKLIN RACETRACK GP 10436 60.00
ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE GROUP 10206 217.50
ROLOFF TO RECOVERY MEN'S 10435 0.00
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FWP 10465 5.00
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP 10208 150.00
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT 10215 2,622.04
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT 12&12 10646 204.00
ROUND TABLE GROUP 10217 50.00
RULE 62 11083 0.00
SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN MEN 10640 319.11
SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER 15028 0.00
SACYPAA 10647 635.86
SATURDAY E.D.I. 10527 392.15
SATURDAY MORNING REFLECTIONS GRP 11110 151.00
SECOND CHANCE GROUP 10494 0.00
SERENDIPITY AS BILL SEES IT 11111 41.90 121.90
SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY 10613 164.00
SERENITY LUNCH GROUP 10233 0.00
SHABOT SHALOM 11788 11.00
SHARING & CARING FWP 10222 60.00
SIERRA PINES 10687 0.00
SIERRA STEP SISTERS 10678 52.74
SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GP 10224 340.00
SIMPLY AA 11335 0.00
SISTERS IN SERENITY 10540 0.00
SISTERS IN SOBRIETY 10440 0.00
SISTERS OF SOBRIETY 10665 0.00
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP 10500 125.00 555.44
SMOKIN' SOBRIETY 11267 0.00
SOBER DRUNKS 11206 270.00
SOBRIETY SPEAKS 11567 100.00 350.00
SOUTHPORT SERENITY 10627 270.00 1,110.00
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING GROUP 10238 0.00
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING GROUP ORANGEVALE 237.38
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Self Support: Where Money & Spirituality Mix
SPRING FLING 15038 3,672.67
STATE OF MIND SOBRIETY 11496 40.00
STEP 2 MEN'S GROUP 11278 500.00
STEPS TO PEACE 11109 50.00
STIX CHIX-PLACERVILLE 11630 99.37
STRAIGHT MEN'S GROUP 10259 2,500.00
STUMBLE IN GROUP 11500 0.00
SUNDAY MORNING SERENITY 10504 451.12
SUNDAY NIGHT MENS MEETING 10475 127.00 474.24
SUNDAY NIGHT RECOVERY HOUR 10261 660.00
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS 11362 105.00
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING 10262 243.94
SUNRISE SUNSET GRIOUP 11802 190.00
SUNSET HAPPY HOUR WOMEN 10267 0.00
SUNSET SATURDAY 10266 21.47
SUNSET WEDNESDAY WOMEN 11AM 10273 0.00
SUTTER BUTTES ROUNDUP GROUP 10606 120.00
THANK GOD IT'S SMOKE FREE 10487 182.49
THE OTHER MEETING 11526 90.00
THREE LEGACIES GROUP 10280 60.00
THURSDAY MORNING BOOK/STEP STUDY GRP 10460 39.73
THURSDAY NIGHT MEN'S GROUP 10281 244.06
TIME TO START LIVING 11103 0.00
TOO YOUNG 10682 0.00
TRADITIONAL GROUP 10283 626.23 2,129.17
TRADITIONS & CONCEPTS MTG 11706 28.50 121.19
TRIANGLE GROUP 10614 252.01
TRIPLE A SPEAKER/PARTICIPATION MEETING 11318 0.00
TUESDAY CORDOVA K.I.S.S. GROUP 10042 50.00
TUESDAY MIDTOWN GROUP 11515 314.14
TUESDAY NIGHT BEGINNERS 10459 0.00
TUESDAY NIGHT BYOB AUBURN 11640 102.36
TUESDAY NIGHT CARMICHAEL 10285 50.00
TUESDAY NIGHT GRP-PLYMOUTH 11327 0.00
TUESDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY R/C 0.00
TWELVE BRIDGES STEP STUDY 11543 106.13
TWELVE STEPS TO SOBRIETY 10971 175.00
VALLEY SPRINGS FELLOWSHIP 11093 51.55
WAY OUT BIG BOOKS STUDY 11326 25.00 25.00
WE CAN FRIDAY NIGHT GP 10660 0.00
WE CAN GROUP 10293 210.00
WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP 10601 250.00
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 12X12 BK STDY 11176 210.00
WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY DAVIS 10067 0.00
WELCOME GROUP 11415 0.00
WEST SLOPE FELLOWSHIP 10379 15.30 15.30
WHAT A WAY TO START A WKND 10296 222.19
WHITE FLAG MEN'S GROUP 10299 112.50 112.50
WILLING WOMEN 11469 118.15 541.58
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE 10304 202.79
WOMEN FOR WOMEN 10227 50.00
WOMEN IN RECOVERY 11104 153.85
WOMEN KEEPING IT REAL 11598 25.00
WOMEN OF EXTRAVAGANT PROM. 11375 160.03
WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS 11785 13.35 76.75
WOMEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION 10309 0.00
WOMEN'S CLOSE KNIT GROUP 10534 0.00
WOMEN'S STEP STUDY II GROUP 10489 0.00
WORKING THE STEPS GROUP 11554 0.00
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP 10650 85.00 765.00
WOODLAND WOMEN'S GROUP 1982 49.79
ZINFANDEL & CORDOVA LANE GROUP 11047 100.00
TOTAL 4,813.48 62,795.88
Q: Does GSO have any specific information for our group or group treas
urer about how to handle our group's finances?
A: Yes. There are two excellent publications available from GSO AA Guide
lines on Finance and the pamphlet, "The AA Group Treasurer," that provide
specific information to groups regarding practical matters related to their
group finances, such as setting up bank accounts, obtaining tax ID num
bers, and outlining the responsibilities of a group treasurer.
Q: Doesn't all AA money go into one pot? In other words, when our group
contributes to central office (intergroup), isn't our money distributed to
the area, district and GSO as well?
A: No. Each AA entity group, district, area, central office, and GSO pro
vides a specific service and is autonomous. Each is separate from the other.
Examples of Group Contributions to AA Service Entities
Distribution of funds from groups that support four service entities:
10% to district
10% to area committee
30% to GSO
50% to intergroup or central office
AND...
If you have no intergroup/central office, distribution of funds from groups
that support three service entities:
40% to district
30% to area
30% to GSO
Q: After group expenses, what is your informed group conscience for
distribution of excess funds?
A: Attend your group’s business meeting and find out how your group is
practicing “Self Support.”
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