september 2012

9960 Business Park Dr. Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 www.aasacramento.org
SEPTEMBER 2012
TRADITION NINE
"A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we
may create service boards or committees directly
responsible to those they serve."
A.A. is full of delightful paradoxes. Tradition Nine is, in my opinion, one of the biggest and best. It states that we “ought never be organized.” Yet it’s perfectly fine to create service boards and committees. Right there it seems like we’re allowing a specific form of organization, even while eschewing the idea of any organization! If you’re new to A.A. or have limited exposure to the inner workings of the fellowship, this non­organization idea is likely puzzling to you. I know it was (and still is) to me. Here’s what I think it means: You’re not the boss of me! You’re not the boss of us! We’re not the boss of us, either! In other words, no one’s in charge of anyone else. CONTINUED TO PAGE 9
CENTRAL OFFICE WILL BE
CLOSED
For Labor Day
September 1st - 3rd, 2012
What’s inside?
Master Calendar
Speaker Meetings
Group News
Special Events
Birthdays
CommUNITY Corner
*The Way We Were
Puzzle
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Group Contributions
CCFAA
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4-5
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10-13
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STEP NINE: “Made direct amends to such people
wherever possible except when to do so would
injure them or others.”
I want to begin with the story of our Akron, Ohio co­founder, Dr. Bob Smith, who knew he could not stay sober until he made his amends. He accomplished this in ONE DAY. In the Big Book, on page 156, we read about Dr. Bob’s 9th Step: “One morning he took the bull by the horns and set out to tell those he feared what his trouble had been. He found himself surprisingly well received, and learned that many knew of his drinking. Stepping into his car, he made the rounds of people he had hurt. He trembled as he went about, for this might mean ruin, particularly to a person in his line of business.” Dr. Bob’s story continues, “At midnight, he came home exhausted, but very happy. He has not had a drink since.” Dr. Bob confirmed that making an amends set him free, not only free from alcohol and all its baleful consequences, but also free from the bondage of self­will run riot and living with the wreckage of one’s past. If we don’t deal with our past, it You can reach us by email at: [email protected]
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By The Way Deadline Dates for Submissions for the By The Way and monthly flyers Month Flyers By The Way September 2012
Monday 9/10 Wednesday 8/15
October 2012
Wednesday 10/10
Saturday 9/15 November 2012
Saturday 11/10
Monday 10/15
December 2012
Monday 12/10
Thursday 11/15
January 2013
Thursday 1/10
Tuesday 1/15
SEPTEMBER 2012 TELE­SERVICE DESK 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.
OFFICE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE All submissions need to be in by 5:00PM. Email ALL submissions to: [email protected]
Tuesday, September 11th at 6:00PM at Central Office
9960 Business Park Dr. Suite 110, Sac., CA 95827
By The Way is published monthly by the Central California
Fellowship (CCF), 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 or any
group within Alcoholics Anonymous unless otherwise stated or
attributed. All reprinted articles are included with the permission
of their respective publisher.
H&I MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Thursday, at 6PM
Coco’s Restaurant, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento
We have an ongoing need for volunteers.
Contact the Area 42 Chairman, Mike H., at 916­485­1136 or email at
[email protected] for more information.
PI/CPC COMMITTEE Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM
Citrus Heights Police Department Building
6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
(Off Greenback 2.1 miles east of I­80)
GROUP DELEGATES Please let us know who you are so we can send your group a FREE
copy of the 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. CALIFORNIA NORTHERN INTERIOR AREA 7
CCFAA is here to be of service to you and your group. Please feel free to visit your Central Office located at: 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110 in Sacramento! Next Area Committee Meeting
September 15th at 10:00AM
1040 Soule St., West Sacramento
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES @ CCFAA! We need volunteers to help with the assembly of the flyer
mailing on TUESDAY, September 11th at 9:30 a.m. and the By The
Way mailing on FRIDAY, September 28th at 9:30 a.m.
2012 CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSURES 2012 Central Office Volunteer Days
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.
Month Flyers By The Way September 2012 Tuesday 9/11 Friday 9/28 October 2012
Thursday 10/11
Wednesday 10/31
November 2012
Tuesday 11/13
Friday 11/30
December 2012
Tuesday 12/11
Friday 12/28
January 2013
Friday 1/11
Thursday 1/31
Please call (916) 454­1771 if you plan to attend.
CCFAA **CENTRAL OFFICE IS ALWAYS CLOSED HOLIDAY WEEKENDS** HOLIDAY DATE Labor Day September 3 Veteran’s Day
Floating Holiday
Christmas Day
Thursday
November 23
rd
Friday
December 24
th
Monday
th
Tuesday
st
Monday
December 25
New Year’s Eve
Monday
nd
November 22
Day After Thanksgiving
December 31
Monday th
November 12
Thanksgiving Day
DAY rd
Page 2 By The Way SEPTEMBER 2012 A.A. Teleservice Needs YOU!!
“I can’t explain why I didn’t hang up. I just
sat there on the floor, with the receiver to
my ear. The next thing I heard was “Good
afternoon. Alcoholics Anonymous. May we
help 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.
“Came to Believe” PG 23
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
Central Office at 916-454-1771
CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Saturday, September 15, 2012 16th Annual National AA
Archives Workshop
Pacific Regional Forum
“Passing It On”
September14-16,2012
October 4 - 7, 2012
inALASKA!
No Registration Fee.
Meeting starts at 3:00pm New Delegates arrive at 2:00pm 2625 Alta Arden Expressway, Sac., CA 95825 
Cocoa Beach, Florida
You can register online at www.aa.org; go to
“For Groups & Members,”
click “Regional Forums” tab.
Workshops, Speakers, Panels, & Presentations!
Northern California Council of Alcoholics Anonymous Registration fee is $35, go to:
www.aanationalarchivesworkshop.com
Discount hotel rate until 9/2/12, call 1800-206-2747; use Group Code: NAW
65TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE Westmark Hotel & Conference Center
In Sacramento, October 5­7, 2012 NCCAA Fall 2012
Planning Committee
Woodlake Inn, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, 95815. Pre­registration is $10. See www.ncc­aa.org for more details. Held at Group Three:
9940 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110
Sacramento, CA 95827
Will be held the 1st Sunday of
the month at 12:00pm:
49th Annual International
Women’s Conference
September 2nd at Noon
Reno, NV
54TH ICYPAA! February 14 - 17th, 2013.
Pre­register until Jan.20th, 2012.
www.internationalwomensconference.org
The Silver Legacy Hotel is offering
discounted rooms at $109 per night, use
IWC Booking Code: IWC213
CCFAA Thursday ­ Sunday, Sept. 13 – 16, 2012. The Millennium Hotel St. Louis 200 South 4th St., St. Louis, MO 63102. Visit: www.icypaahost.org. Pre­registration: $30. Teleservice Activity Report July 2012 Teleservice July YTD 62 454 Meetings/Info 350 2296 Total Calls 2750 12 Step 412 Teledesk Activity Report July 2012 International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous Phone: 907­456­7722
813 Noble St., Fairbanks, AK 99701
$89.00 plus tax, Group Code: PARE091312
(group rate deadline is 8/13/12)
Teledesk July YTD 15 103 Meetings/Info 424 2998 Total Calls 439 3101 12 Step Page 3 By The Way 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. Main Speakers are: 9/1­ Kay K., Carmichael, 9/8­ Jeremiah K., Cameron Park, 9/15­ John D., Folsom, 9/22­ Tom L., Elk Grove, 9/29­ Edie C., Sacramento. 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. FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 8:00pm. WHERE: Church of Christ, 1799 Cirby Way, Roseville. More details at www.fourthdimensiongroup.org. ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8­
9:30PM. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St., Roseville 95678. SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Every Sunday from 11:00AM­
12:00PM. 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: 244 Palm Ave., 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 7:00 PM and Speaker at 8:00 PM WHERE: Native Sons Hall 9151 Grove St., Elk Grove (corner of Kent and Grove Streets). GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 1st Saturday of every month. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Speaker Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Group supplies main course. Join us! Bring a side dish or just yourself and some friends. WHERE: Located at 169 4th St., Galt. Call 209­745­1525 for more info. Sept 1: Chicken Dinner, Speaker Larry N. ­ Stockton; Oct 6: Ham, Beans, & Cornbread, Speaker Laurianne R. – Pleasanton; **Nov 3: 41st Anniversary Dinner, Speaker & Dance! Roast Beef Dinner served at 5:30pm, Speaker is Johnny H., from Long Beach at 7:00pm. Basket will be passed to cover the cost of dinner. Dance from 9:00­11:00pm. Located at the Littleton Civic Center, 123 Civic Dr., Galt, 95632. 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 8:00pm. WHERE: 9940 Business Park Drive, Ste. 110, Sacramento (Located in the same parking lot as Central Office). HI­FLYERS ~ WHEN: Last Sunday of the month at 7:00pm. WHERE: 3077 Alhambra Drive, Suite E, Cameron Park HOPE & SERENITY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month at 8:00PM. WHERE: UC Davis Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Sacramento. Parking $3.00 (UCD required). We are always interested in groups wanting to host a meeting, call 916­802­1463 if interested. MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of the month at 7:00pm to 8:15pm. WHERE: 2903 30th Street (near Franklin Blvd. and 4th Ave). NEW HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every month 7PM. WHERE: St. Francis Episcopal Church 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd. NORTH HALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 8:00 pm. WHERE: 3501 2nd Ave., Sacramento. Speakers for September 15th are Glenn M. (40 min.) and Regina K. (20 min.) from Sacramento. NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 7:00 pm WHERE: 2330 Fairfield St., Sacramento. CCFAA SEPTEMBER 2012 ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT ~ WHEN: Last Friday of the month at 10:00pm. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St, Roseville. Young A.A. Speaker Meeting. SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Second Saturday of every month at 8:00 pm WHERE: Centennial Methodist Church, 5401 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. Please join us for dinner with the speaker & committee at Marie Callender’s on Freeport at 6:00pm, contact Ed L. at 916­201­4792 for information. Speakers ­ Sept 8: Ted R., San Francisco (This is our 32nd Anniversary Meeting) ­ Oct 13: Leslie, Modesto – Nov 10: Fernando S., Concord – Dec 8: Mike S., Martinez. SACYPAA ~ WHEN: Fourth Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm. WHERE: St Marks United Methodist Church 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento. Please go to sacypaa.org for more info. TRADITIONAL GROUP SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Fourth Sunday of the month at 12:00 noon. WHERE: 2625 Alta Arden Way, Sacramento. WOODLAND GROUP AA/AL­ANON SPEAKER & POTLUCK ~ WHEN: Second Saturday of the month, potluck at 6:00pm, speakers at 7:00pm: 20 Minute Al­Anon Speaker & 45 Minute AA Speaker. WHERE: 241 California St., Woodland, 95695. WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Friday of the month at 7:30pm. WHERE: 418­B Main St. in Woodland (Alley entrance). September speaker is Peter John L. from Woodland Traditional. GROUP NEWS UPDATES & CHANGES 12 AND 12 BOOK STUDY GROUP~ Discontinued Until Further Notice~ The Tuesday 8:00pm book study in Roseville that met at 658 Commerce Dr., #F (Olive Branch Church) is discontinued until a new meeting place is established. AUBURN FELLOWSHIP~ New Time~ The Friday 10:00pm open, candlelight meeting has changed to 9:30pm. They meet at 244 Palm Ave., Auburn. FLYING BLIND BIG BOOK STUDY~ Discontinued Meeting~ The Thursday, 7:30pm meeting that met at 646 North Market Blvd. is no longer meeting. It has been discontinued. GROUP ONE~ Discontinued Meeting~ The Saturday 6:00am meeting at 2804 T St. is no longer meeting. They have been discontinued. MEN SEEKING SERENITY~ Discontinued Meeting~ The Wednesday 6:00pm Men’s meeting that met at 571 C St. in Galt is no longer meeting. It has been discontinued. NATOMAS GROUP~ New Time~ The Wednesday night book study has moved to 7:00pm. They still meet at 924 San Juan Rd. (Peace Lutheran Church) for an open, one hour meeting. NEVER ON TUESDAY~ Discontinued Meeting~ They met on Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Friday at 6:30am at 1430 J St., Sacramento. They are no longer meeting, the group is discontinued. NEW GROUPS & MEETINGS BY THE BOOK~ New Meeting~ Meets Fridays at 6:30am for a closed, one hour, non­smoking, handicap accessible, book study. Located at 1430 J St., Sacramento 95814 (In trailer behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church). ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP~ New Meetings~ Meets Mon. – Thurs. at 6:30am for an open, one hour, mediation meeting with handicap access. Located at 9151 Grove St., Elk Grove, 95624. GOOD FOR NOTHING~ New Meeting~ Meets on Tuesdays at 7:00pm for an open, men’s, non­smoking, one hour meeting with handicap access. Located at 5645 Rocklin Rd., Loomis, Sierra Christian Church. Page 4 By The Way GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTION~ New Meeting~ Meets on Mondays at 6:30pm for an open, one hour, non­smoking meeting with handicap access. Located at 800 Plumas St., Yuba City, 95991. GROUP THREE~ New Meeting~ Meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at noon for an “AA World Service & 12 Concepts Workshop” meeting. Located at 9940 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110, Sacramento. MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ New Meeting~ New young people’s, open, one hour meeting is held Saturday nights at 5:30pm. Located at 2903 30th Street, Sacramento (near Franklin & 4th Ave.). PROGRAM OF ACTION ~ New Meeting~ Meets on Sundays at 5:00pm for an open, one hour meeting with handicap access. Located at the Shasta Hotel, 1017 10th St., Sacramento, 95814. RULE 62 MIDTOWN ~ New Meeting~ Meets on Tuesdays at 6:00pm for an open, one hour meeting with handicap access. Located at the Eastern Star Hall, 2719 K. Street, Sacramento. WOODLAND GROUP AA/AL­ANON SPEAKER & POTLUCK ~ New Speaker Meeting~ WHEN: Second Saturday of the month, potluck at 6:00pm, speakers at 7:00pm: 20 Minute Al­Anon Speaker & 45 Minute AA Speaker. Located at 241 California St., Woodland, 95695. GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS FAIR OAKS MONDAY NIGHT GROUP~ Needs Support! We meet from 8:00­9:30pm on Monday nights for an open meeting. Located at 5901 San Juan Ave. in Citrus Heights (Advent Lutheran Church). FRIDAY WAY OUT GROUP~ Needs Support! We meet at 2620 Capitol Ave., Trinity Cathedral, upstairs from the alley side of the building. We meet Fridays at 6:30pm for an open, one hour meeting. Come and join us! ROUND TABLE GROUP~ Come Support Us! Meets Monday nights at 8:00pm for an open, one hour, non­smoking, handicap accessible meeting. They meet at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 7850 Watt Ave. in Antelope. SERENITY IN THE BOOK~ Needs Support! Meets on Thursdays at 8:00pm for an open book study. New format! Everybody reads & most share, beautiful meeting. Come join us, we need your support. Located at 5809 Gibbons Dr., Carmichael, 95608. WOMEN FOR WOMEN~ Needs Your Help! Hey Ladies, we need your support! We meet on Wednesday mornings at 8:00am for a one hour, open, non­smoking, women’s meeting with handicap access. We are located at 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks (St. Francis Episcopal Church). Children are welcome. Group Update forms can be found at www.aasacramento.org.
SEPTEMBER 2012
AA UNITY GROUP – 20th Anniversary Speaker Meeting – WHEN: Thurs., Sept., 20th from 7:00 – 8:30pm. WHERE: 7300 Wyndham Dr., (2nd Floor, Conf. Rm. 5) Sacramento, 95823. Speaker is Fernando S. from Concord, CA. Serving sobriety, fellowship, and refreshments. BY THE GRACE – Annual Women’s Breakfast & Speaker Meeting – WHEN: Sat., Sept. 15th, 7:30am hosted breakfast & 8:00am speaker. Speaker is Anne Marie P. from Loomis. WHERE: 2101 Zinfandel Dr., Rancho Cordova, 95670 (United Methodist Church). Bring a friend! SEPTEMBER 2012 OCTOBER 2012
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CCFAA DISTRICT 27 & CNIA 07 – Bridging the Gap Workshop and Volunteer Training – WHEN: Sat., Sept. 29th. Hot dogs & hamburgers at 11:30am, workshop and training from 12:00 – 4:00pm. WHERE: 7607 Garden Gate Dr., Citrus Heights, 95621 (Ascension Lutheran Church). EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP – 7th Tradition Workshop – WHEN: Sept. 8th from 12:00–2:00pm. WHERE: 1040 Soule St., West Sacramento. Panel workshop speakers are: Lela M. ­ CNIA Delegate, Jan P. – past delegate, and Kelley M. Food & sodas will be provided, but feel free to bring a dish if you wish. FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP – 15th Annual Traditions Potluck & Speaker Meeting – WHEN: Sept. 15th, potluck at 6:00pm, speaker at 7:30pm. WHERE: 410 Wool Street, Folsom (Trinity Episcopal Church – Trinity Hall). Guest Speaker is Jim A. from San Jose. OAK TREE FELLOWSHIP – 3rd Annual Anniversary Picnic – WHEN: Sat., Sept. 22nd, 4:00pm start time, 6:00pm speaker. WHERE: Parkside Community Church, 5700 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento. Speaker is Jimmie S. Join us for fun, fellowship, and great food. SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING – 32nd Anniversary – WHEN: September 8th, at 8:00pm. WHERE: Centennial Methodist Church, 5401 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento. SHARING & CARING ­ “Bring a Book BBQ Event” ­ WHEN: Sept. 23rd from 12:00 ­ 4:00pm, speaker meeting at 1:30pm. WHERE: Rusch Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, 95610. This event supports our local schools in the Sacramento area; our goal is to house our AA Big Book in 82 school libraries. Your donation of a new big book will allow you a BBQ plate with includes a hamburger and donated side dishes. Bring a dish if you wish. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – 54TH ICYPAA – WHEN: Thurs. – Sun., Sept. 13 – 16, 2012. WHERE: The Millennium Hotel St. Louis, 200 South 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. Online conference registration and hotel registration can be found at icypaahost.org. Pre­reg. is $30. WEST SLOPE UNITY CAMP OUT – WHEN: September 21 – 23, 2012. WHERE: Sly Park, Jenkinson Lake, Group Area 5. Check in at 4:00pm on Friday night, check out at 11:30am on Sunday. Registration is $30 by August 25th, kids under 12 are free; Saturday BBQ Tri­Tip dinner is $5. For more information call Sherry at 530­409­6835. WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP – Annual Fall Festival – WHEN: September 15, potluck at 6:00pm, speaker to follow. WHERE: 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland, 95776 (Yolo County Fair Grounds, Home Art Building). AA Speaker is Kenny B. from Sacramento, Al­Anon Speaker is Kevin T., from Woodland. Raffle, Food, and Fun! If there are any changes to your meeting location, mailing
address, format, or if your meeting is discontinued, please
contact Central Office ASAP and update your information.
Don’t send a newcomer to an empty room! Thank you!
6 ANNUAL CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – WHEN: October 6th from 8:30am – 4:00pm. WHERE: 12134 Airport Rd., Sutter Creek, American Legion Hall. “KISS: Keep It Simple Sister” ­ Speaker is Margaret R. from Roseville. Continental Breakfast and Lunch included, $15 pre­registration until Sept. 15th, $18 at the door. FREEDOM GROUP – Anniversary BBQ Potluck and Bocce Ball Tournament – WHERE: East Portal Park, East Sacramento WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13th, 11:30am – 3:30pm. Group is providing hot dogs and burgers, please bring a side dish or dessert. ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ­ Spaghetti Feed ­ WHEN: October 4th, 4:00pm dinner, 5:30pm white elephant sale, 8:00pm speaker. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St., Roseville. $5.00 for single plate, $8 for a couple. Special speaker coming from Auburn. NCCAA 65TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE – Sacramento – WHEN: October 5­7, 2012. WHERE: Woodlake Inn, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, 95815. Pre­registration is $10. See www.ncc­aa.org for more details. Page 5 By The Way Happy Birthday! SEPTEMBER 2012 GREENHAVEN GROUP
AA UNITY
Al 27 yrs
Rae 19 yrs
J. J. 32 yrs
Maria M. 28 yrs
Brenda 4 yrs
Randy 3 yrs
Glenn P. 22 yrs
David A. 21 yrs
Alvin 2 yrs
Carl 1 yr
Bruce 15 yrs
Robert A. 15 yrs
Valencia 1 yr
Gene J. 14 yrs
Donald F. 7 yrs
CATHEDRAL GROUP Kristy P. 6 yrs
Randy E. 6 yrs
Ron D. 24 yrs
John W. 5 yrs
Lori 4 yrs
COURAGE TO CHANGE Abby S. 3 yrs
Malwin J. 2 yrs
Don M. 39 yrs
Faye M. 31 yrs
Mel J. 2 yrs
Pamela B. 2 yrs
Mary L. 26 yrs
Julie V. 1 yr
Matt O. 1 yr
Brian O. 3 yrs
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP ONE
Randy R. 22 yrs
Greg P. 13 yrs
Theodore H. 7 yrs
Robert G. 7 yrs
Doug J. 6 yrs
Dustin B. 5 yrs
Teri D. 5 yrs
Brian G. 4 yrs
Kristina P. 3 yrs
David 1 yr
Silvia T. 2 yrs
Ken P. 2 yrs
DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP Shannon B. 1 yr
Rudy L. 1 yr
Peter John L. 35 yrs
Rudy L. 29 yrs
George R 1 yr
Jon F. 15 yrs
Bill B. 6 yrs
GROUP THREE
Adair 3 yrs
Maureen T. 3 yrs
Robert J. 30 yrs
Ted E. 28 yrs
Scott L. 1 yr
Frank V. 27 yrs
Craig G. 25 yrs
Mike C. 23 yrs
Donna S. 23 yrs
EAST YOLO FWP
Jan V. 37 yrs
George L. 34 yrs
Maria S. 22 yrs
Mitchel O. 21 yrs
Mike Mc. 30 yrs
Phil R. 21 yrs
Alexis C. 20 yrs
Terri T. 20 yrs
Linda S. 16 yrs
Evelyn B. 16 yrs
Rae W. 19 yrs
Joseph G. 19 yrs
Chris J. 15 yrs
Windy 12 yrs
Charlie D. 17 yrs
Dave H. 15 yrs
Alex Z. 11 yrs
Rebecca O. 10 yrs
Jason W. 12 yrs
Thomas L. 11 yrs
Joe N. 11 yrs
Lisa S. 11 yrs
Steve H. 10 yrs
Jim R. 10 yrs
Don F. 8 yrs
Callyn J. 8 yrs
Happy Birthday to you
all, and thank you for
your participation in the
Birthday Club!
Chris M. 9 yrs
Rebecca E. 9 yrs
Scott A. 8 yrs
Alisha J. 6 yrs
John H. 6 yrs
Larry R. 6 yrs
Steven H. 5 yrs
Ann F. 4 yrs
Kelly L. 7 yrs
Tiffany J. 7 yrs
Richard M. 4 yrs
Luiz D. 1 yr
Jeff B. 6 yrs
Kelly O. 6 yrs
Tracy D. 1 yr
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS
Danielle D. 5 yrs
Alex B. 5 yrs
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP Tim B. 5 yrs
Laura F. 5 yrs
June R. 5 yrs
Rick B. 26 yrs
James M. 22 yrs
GIBBONS NOON
Dave T. 5 yrs
Dennis A. 4 yrs
Jason P. 18 yrs
Phil Litts 16 yrs
Doris S. 26 yrs
Bill O. 16 yrs
Sadie T. 4 yrs
Teana S. 4 yrs
Tania W. 8 yrs
Jed 8 yrs
Doug R. 16 yrs
Aaron H. 7 yrs
Bob B. 3 yrs
Sandy E. 3 yrs
Kelly J. 7 yrs
April F. 6 yrs
Brian K. 5 yrs
Mike J. 2 yrs
Jacelyn B. 3 yrs
Wayne H. 3 yrs
Sharon S. 4 yrs
Mike F. 3 yrs
Ryan L. 2 yrs
Ronnie B. 2 yrs
Greg K. 3 yrs
John S. 3 yrs
Ryan M. 3 yrs
Sheri C. 3 yrs
Scott 2 yrs
Amy A. 1 yr
Jose T. 3 yrs
Andy C. 2 yrs
John B. 3 yrs
Mel A. 1 yr
Danielle W. 1 yr
Pam T. 1 yr
Lance B. 2 yrs
Jeannie 2 yrs
Rick W. 1 yr
Jeremy A. 1 yr
Ricky 1 yr
Marie 1 yr
Ken P. 2 yrs
Ron P. 2 yrs
CCFAA Nancy 4 yrs
Page 6 By The Way Happy Birthday! SEPTEMBER 2012 GROUP THREE (CONT’D)
OAK TREE FELLOWSHIP (CONT’D)
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FWP (CONT’D)
Lydia R. 2 yrs
Shirley P. 2 yrs
Mark S. 7 yrs
Jerri M. 7 yrs
Alex S. 6 yrs
Forest 6 yrs
Joe S. 1 yr
Karl H. 1 yr
Al D. 7 yrs
Randy 6 yrs
Steve R. 5 yrs
Sandra T.P. 5 yrs
Mark L. 1 yr
Danielle T. 1 yr
Yvonne W. 6 yrs
Dave T. 5 yrs
Shawn F. 5 yrs
Bobby Joe 5 yrs
Catherine S. 4 yrs
Chad S. 3 yrs
Brian W. 5 yrs
Ernest B. 5 yrs
James 3 yrs
Rhonda 3 yrs
Tyler B. 5 yrs
Harry O. 4 yrs
Kathy J. 3 yrs
Dan F. 3 yrs
Heidi M. 4 yrs
Tim W. 4 yrs
H.O.W. GROUP
Bruce K. (2) 5 yrs
NATOMAS GROUP
Kathy W. 25 yrs
Robin H. 16 yrs
Chris S. 2 yrs
Lydia T. 2 yrs
Yvonne F. 4 yrs
Aaron S. 3 yrs
Mary Ellen R. 15 yrs
Lilly N. 13 yrs
John B. 2 yrs
Andrew G. 1 yr
Paul L. 3 yrs
Timothy R. 3 yrs
Tracie B. 9 yrs
David H. 8 yrs
Kathy J. 1 yr
Gary C. 3 yrs
Steve E. 3 yrs
Rich D. 7 yrs
Elisa C. 6 yrs
ORANGEVALE OPEN Rodney 2 yrs
Robert L. 2 yrs
Pia 6 yrs
Gail 5 yrs
Louise M. 36 yrs
Gary W. 36 yrs
Sandra C. 2 yrs
Jim V. 2 yrs
Frank L. 5 yrs
Eddie J. 4 yrs
Karen J. 12 yrs
Jack E. 7 yrs
Nicola B. 2 yrs
Alana L. 2 yrs
Kelly N. 3 yrs
Judi M. 3 yrs
Richard D. 2 yrs
Sheri S. 2 yrs
Keith S. 2 yrs
Peter R. 3 yrs
Ron H. 2 yrs
RANCHO MURIETA FELLOWSHIP Heather S. 2 yrs
Mike C. 1 yr
Roberta C. 2 yrs
Jane W. 1 yr
Rusty 6 yrs
Brittany I. 1 yr
Bob G. 1 yr
Alexandria D. 1 yr
Sam M. 1 yr
Bob B. 3 yrs
REBELLION DOGS
NORTH HALL
Diane Y. 38 yrs
Teda E. 28 yrs
Dwight C. 18 yrs
Bridgette Mc. 6 yrs
Ashley K. 1 yr
Tim K. 1 yr
Annabelle L. 22 yrs
Renee T. 14 yrs
Lonnie F. 5 yrs
Brent N. 5 yrs
Zack R. 1 yr
Bobby T. 14 yrs
Arthur B. 13 yrs
Andrew C. 2 yrs
ROSEVILLE EAST SIDE GROUP Johnnie W. 5 yrs
Brent N. 5 yrs
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP Dawn H. 4 yrs
Jeff P. 4 yrs
Tim L. 3 yrs
James S. 22 yrs
Carolyn H. 21 yrs
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GP Rob C. 2 yrs
Lori C. 2 yrs
Stan B. 9 yrs
Dan G. 4 yrs
Ellen L. 10 yrs
Cat G. 2 yrs
Vanessa C. 2 yrs
Tricia B. 3 yrs
Lupe S. 2 yrs
ROUND TABLE GROUP Bobby R. 2 yrs
Curtis H. 2 yrs
Tom M. 2 yrs
Tom H. 2 yrs
Michele S. 5 yrs
Jonathan T. 1 yr
Michael O. 1 yrs
Mark S. 2 yrs
Colleen D. 2 yrs
SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY Blythe 1 yr
Corey L. 1 yr
Audrey G. 1 yr
Sandra L. 1 yr
Audrey 31 yrs
Robert J. 30 yrs
Kevin D. 1 yr
Joy S. 1 yr
Chris J. 1 yr
Wally B. 9 yrs
Rina R. 2 yrs
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Able S. 2 yrs
Jim B. 2 yrs
ROSEVILLE 5 STREET FWP SHARING AND CARING NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS Louise M. 36 yrs
Dave S. 23 yrs
Mo R. 40 yrs
Gary W. 36 yrs
Kathy W. 25 yrs
Josie B. 25 yrs
Jeanette P. 21 yrs
Marlena B. 18 yrs
Kathy T. 34 yrs
Cathi C. 30 yrs
David H. 8 yrs
Rich D. 7 yrs
Justin D. 17 yrs
Sue L. 17 yrs
Gary W. 28 yrs
Doris S. 26 yrs
Ron A. 6 yrs
Gerald G. 16 yrs
Gino 15 yrs
Chris 19 yrs
Garrett V. 19 yrs
OAK TREE FELLOWSHIP Mike C. 14 yrs
Michael G. 9 yrs
Doug R. 16 yrs
Jason L. 12 yrs
JJ 32 yrs
Kathy B. 32 yrs
Kathy S. 9 yrs
Kristi R. 9 yrs
Dorinne 10 yrs
Katie P. 9 yrs
Mary A. 32 yrs
James S. 22 yrs
Dave W. 7 yrs
David S. 7 yrs
Logan 9 yrs
Sandra B. 7 yrs
Jackson G. 20 yrs
Robert A. 15 yrs
Dusty R. 6 yrs
Ken A. 6 yrs
Heinz S. 7 yrs
Strefani A. 6 yrs
Lori R. 13 yrs
John S. 11 yrs
Mary Jo E. 6 yrs
Heather W. 6 yrs
Dawn 6 yrs
Julie M. 6 yrs
Cheryl M. 11 yrs
Dave T. 10 yrs
Alan L. 6 yrs
Garrett L. 6 yrs
Brian K. 5 yrs
Carl W. 4 yrs
Don F. 8 yrs
Kelly J. 8 yrs
Daniel O. 6 yrs
Shyra 6 yrs
Faith 4 yrs
Stephanie 4 yrs
Doona V. 1 yr
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SHARING AND CARING (CONT’D)
Brandon G. 3 yrs
Shelley M. 2 yrs
Michael M. 1 yr
Kaathey J. 1 yr
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
Jan V. 37 yrs
Michael M. 1 yr
TRADITIONAL
Jeanie H. 39 yrs
Jan V. 37 yrs
Isabelle N. 33 yrs
Ted E. 28 yrs
Craig C. 27 yrs
Bruce D. 25 yrs
Herb S. 22 yrs
Tony H. 20 yrs
L.R. H. 17 yrs
Chris V. 16 yrs
Vera G. 12 yrs
Jeanette M. 10 yrs
Lena S. 8 yrs
Jay S. 7 yrs
Tiffany J. 7 yrs
Sandra B. 7 yrs
Laura I. 5 yrs
Elmer S. 5 yrs
Evangelina 5 yrs
Bob H. 4 yrs
Chris K. 3 yrs
Valerie P. 3 yrs
Andrew C. 2 yrs
William E. 2 yrs
Madhu R. 2 yrs
Leigh R. 2 yrs
Ty T. 2 yrs
Don F. 2 yrs
Shoshana R. 2 yrs
William L. 1 yr
Adrienne R. 1 yr
Stephanie W. 1 yr
Kristin B. 1 yr
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP
Edie 33 yrs
Jack 1 yr
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL
Peter John L. 35 yrs
John T. 31 yrs
Vanus B. 29 yrs
Tom D. 27 yrs
Mike C. 26 yrs
Kathleen M. 6 yrs
Nicole Z. 5 yrs
Amy A. 5 yrs
Chris B. 5 yrs
Kenny H. 5 yrs
Wayne HK. 5 yrs
Becky M. 4 yrs
Ruthie F. 4 yrs
Priscilla M. 4 yrs
Jim B. 3 yrs
Shirley R. 2 yrs
Susan P. 2 yrs
SEPTEMBER 2012
STEP NINE: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 will keep calling us back. Amends means to “right a wrong” and to “change
our behavior.” During Step 4, I confronted liabilities, such as resentment, fear, defects of character, which caused me, and others, much harm. Some of my defects were “jealousy, envy, laziness, false pride, dishonesty, selfishness, criticism,
greed.” In the process of taking this searching and fearless moral inventory, I was able to make an amends list which would be further addressed in Steps 8 and 9. In discussions with my sponsor, she would begin with a simple request, “Let us
welcome God into our midst and ask God to
direct our thoughts today.” It was an assurance God was the One Ultimate Authority guiding us during our talks together. I was able to inventory my resentment, fear, false pride, and get rigorously honest with another person ­­ a person whom I trusted and in whom I could confine my innermost thoughts, doubts and fears. Our 7th Step Prayer taught me about humility, a deeper understanding of its essence, a desire to seek and do God’s will, and overcome whatever fear or false pride would stand in the way of my usefulness to my Creator and my fellows. I would need the Good Orderly Direction of this Prayer before making my 9th Step amends. On page 83 in our Big Book, our 9th Step reads: “The spiritual life is not a
theory; we have to live it.” Living this way of life meant I needed to cooperate with a Power greater than myself to overcome fear, right a wrong, amend behavior, move forward and not live in the past with the tormenting ghosts of yesteryear. My sponsor told me, ‘Do not be afraid to encounter risks. It is by trusting in
God we learn courage.” My direct amends from early sobriety was with my immediate family, children, co­workers, loved ones close to me. With God’s help, I became accountable, responsible, and willing to admit my wrongs, to give/receive forgiveness, and change my behavior. I learned to build a trust which I had destroyed during my drinking years. QUIZ ON STEP 9: In our Twelve & Twelve, written years after the Big Book, by our co­founder, Bill Wilson, there are some questions to be addressed. Answers: pages 83­87. 1. What are the several classes into which our amends are divided? 2. What does good judgment tell us? 3. We cannot buy our peace of mind with Late Submissions from August
what? DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
4. If we have prepared ourselves well in Kevin Mc. 32 yrs
Happy M. 6 yrs
Carissa D. 2 yrs
Phyllis M. 5 yrs
Arielle 5 yrs
advance for Step 9, different reactions will not deflect us from what? Deanna M. 1 yr
Rena G. 1 yr
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GP
5. “Let’s not talk prudence while practicing evasion.” What does this mean? Jerry G. 1 yr
Dan K. 1 yr
Andy L. 18 yrs
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COMMUNITY CORNER
We are looking for your personal stories on Steps, Traditions,
Concepts, & Recovery. We would like to publish articles from our
members here in the Central California Fellowship.
To submit an article, please send it to [email protected]
or 9960 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827
TRADITION NINE: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
How can A.A. function outside of a formal structure? As a practical matter, it’s the only way we can function. You see, A.A. is a group of alcoholics. Each one of us wants to control and direct the show. We are convinced our way is the ONLY way. A.A.s don’t like to be told what to do (or not to do). As the 12x12 states, alcoholics “can’t be dictated to, individually or collectively.” Thus we need a way to deal with the rampant self­will inherent within the A.A. group. The same character defects that plague us in our disease will (and often do) manifest at group level. Recovery requires us to do the exact opposite of what our minds and bodies are hard­wired to do. We treat our disease by working the Steps and being willing to grow upon spiritual lines. The A.A. group, too, must work within spiritual principles. The group’s spiritual fitness is gauged by the same measures as yours or mine. Individually and collectively we must avoid the “dangers of great wealth, prestige and entrenched power.” No one member, or group of members, has the power or authority to make decisions. We have no board of directors, no divisions, no subsidiaries, no departments or work units. We have no hierarchy. In fact, such organizational structures are anathema to our spirit of service. Time and again I’ve heard people – with all good intentions – try to bring in “management” and “problem
­solving” tools from the outside. “Oh yes, we had an issue just like this at work and we did X.” But A.A. does not function like any organization you have encountered in the outside world. It’s true we are not organized. Yet we are hardly “disorganized.” There’s an inherent cohesion to our lack of organization. It’s like we’re held together by a centrifugal force of each other and our Higher Power. The force of Good Orderly CCFAA
Direction (aka GOD) enables us to work together to keep the doors open so we can continue to share the message and help other alcoholics. Anytime A.A.s start issuing orders and pronouncements bordering on “must” or “can’t” (no absolutes allowed in A.A.!!), the natural order of things (GOD) responds and the situation rights itself naturally, in spite of the controlling behavior or demands of any member or subgroup. If we find the same “clique” of trusted servants filling the same positions over and over again and making all the business decisions for the fellowship, we’re not practicing Tradition Nine. It’s time to let others take a turn. The tradition of rotation is our safety valve in this regard. Like everything else in A.A., this idea is simple. But it’s not easy. However, there’s a huge reward for abiding by Tradition Nine. As long as the tradition of non­organization is in effect, it’s virtually impossible for the group to make the wrong decision. We may look to precedent to guide us in handling an issue. We may consult our own fellowship’s group guidelines (note they are never called rules). We may check to see what Central office or New York might offer on the subject. In the end, however, we are free to make whatever decision our group wants to make ­­ even if “the majority experience in A.A. does seem to suggest” a different outcome. This sounds to me a lot like “turning it over” to GOD via the group conscience. Once again, the Traditions do for us (collectively) what we cannot do for ourselves. That is to keep the A.A. fellowship united and growing along spiritual lines so that we can continue to fulfill our primary purpose. Genius. Simply genius! ~Miranda R. Page 9
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We haven’t forgotten…
“The Third Legacy” article we started in August that
was reprinted from The Good News from 1978, will be
continued in the October Edition of the By The Way.
An Archival Treasure
On Thursday, July 26th, I answered the office phone as I was placing a note with a phone
number on the bottom of my monitor. There was a strong clear voice of a woman on the other
end. She (Yvonne S.) said she had called earlier to inquire if the Fellowship would be interested
in a Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous signed by Bill W. and Dr. Bob. My heart got caught in
my throat—The note that I had just placed on my monitor was a message to try this number to
see if I could reach a lady who had called 10 days earlier regarding a signed Big Book!
It was nothing short of a miracle that she called again because the number I had retrieved in
hopes of calling her, should we not receive the materials by mail, was incorrect.
She briefly explained that her Father became a sober member of AA in 1942 when she was 18
years old and she had his Big Book and some of his writings. Her Father had his book signed by
Bill W. and Dr. Bob on March 21, 1948 (the date is recorded with the signatures). Yvonne
proudly stated that she was now 88 and was going through her things to down-size for a move
and would we like to have the Big Book. She said she called back because she didn’t think that
the person who answered her first call understood what she was offering. How right she was.
I assured her that I would be happy to come and pick up the materials at a time convenient for
her. We agreed that I and another AA would come to her home in Roseville at noon on
Saturday, July 28th. I could hardly contain my curiosity and delight.
I arrived at her home promptly at noon with a lovely potted Shining Star Hydrangea and a
sponsee in tow. All that transpired would require more space for the telling than is available in
this month’s issue of the BTW.
Briefly: Her Father, Eldon B., started his journey to recovery in April 1942 when a sober
member of AA visited their home (in Huntington Park) in response to a request for help written
by her Mother. Mrs. Eldon B. had been following the columnist, Ted LeBerthon, in the L. A.
Daily News. Mr. LeBerthon had devoted space in his column to report on the activities and
success of the alcoholic association in the Los Angeles area. Mrs. B. had been reading that
column and decided to write for help for her suffering husband.
Yvonne said that within a few days of her Mother sending off that letter (see the facsimile on
the next page), an AA 12 Stepper came to their home. Eldon B. was in bed and in a very bad
way. After introducing himself, the AA gentleman went into her Father’s room and spoke with
him. Her Dad got out of bed, got dressed and was taken to an AA meeting. This pattern of being
picked up for meetings continued for many days. Eldon B., never drank again and passed away
in 1968 at the age of 76 with 26 years of sobriety.
One of the most touching of his writings is his early journal entry on surrender and embracing
the program of recovery. In this writing he records his experience with DT’s.
These archival treasures will be on display at Central Office when the appropriate display cases
are obtained. Stay tune for more of this incredible story of despair, hope and recovery.
Rae W.
Office Manager
CCFAA
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April 5, 1942
Dear Sir,
I have been reading of the Alcoholics organization and wonder if
you could call at our home some time very soon to see my poor wretched
husband. I don’t know how he would receive you but don’t think he wants
to drink so much, all the trouble it causes him. I had my Methodist
Minister talk to him once and he seemed better for a while, so I think he
could be reached some way. He had an early religious training but has
wandered very far away. He is 50 now, I am 44, don’t know how or why
I’ve lived with him for 22 years. Our children, a boy and girl are 18 and 15
and he seems to love them until liquor gets him.
He has a good job, not so much pay but steady if he quits drinking,
has been warned lots of times to stop, so that’s the dilemma we are in.
Once a month at least he drinks every night for about a week until he
comes home staggering and dirty as a pig. He yells in his sleep and curses
so loud that he can be heard a long way. He took the so called cure once
but helped him for only three months. He is good underneath, loving and
sweet when he doesn’t drink. After he has spent all his money he is quite
sober for about a month, sometimes he drinks a lot every pay day which is
twice a month.
He works after noon shift from 3:30 to 12, so he would have to be
reached before 1:30 or 2. I wish you could have seen him before, now his
money is all gone and unless he borrows more or gets credit for it, he
might not be so drunk for a little while.
He was the drunkest Easter night that I’ve seen him in a long time,
fell in the mud outside, he had to work until 10 P.M. but didn’t get home
until almost 1 A.M. He is drinking wine right now.
I hope so much that you can contact him. I feel as this is my last
ray of hope, I’ve tried everything. I feel like I haven’t had enough faith in
God, but he has to want to be helped too.
We owe a lot on our place and hate to lose it. I have never worked
and it would be hard for me to get adjusted, I dislike taking the children
from school. If he could be cured of drink, all would be so much better, as I
think that he would be so much happier. He really looks quite miserable
when he gets drunk. At first is very cocky, thinks he can handle it, but he
can’t at all.
Yours, Very Truly
Mrs. Eldon B.
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A poem written by Eldon B.
Bill Wilson’s mind conceived a plan,
From which he carved a fine program,
For you and me.
A psycology (psychology) of life to live,
A philosophy we can use and give,
A life crammed full of happiness,
A life we can’t afford to miss.
We have the right to choose our God,
Or choose the road that’s still untrod,
If we desire.
We can now take time to stop and think,
And figure out what caused our drink,
If cause we had.
Perhaps a phobia or fear,
And we found that a glass of beer,
Would quell this feeling for a while,
And bring us cheer,
And we could smile.
And as time went by we came to know,
That beer alone would work to slow.
So a couple shots we’d take right quick,
And found that this would do the trick.
And when we’d wake up feeling bum,
We’d take a husky shot of rum.
And then sometimes we’d over do,
And start us on another stew.
It first got Bad, and then got worse,
And then began to be a curse.
To us and those that were entailed,
Before we went to making jail.
Then jails and sanitarium,
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And two bit flops down in the slums.
And broke and hungry too sometimes,
Our mind would toy with petty crimes,
That may pay off.
Pay off they did,
Like hens we raised.
We ate their brood and ate their eggs.
And when they ceased to cost their lot,
We placed them in a boiling pot.
We paid society - and how,
We shed our blood and beat our brow.
We did the Counties dirty work,
A job we couldn’t shake or shurk.
When the bailiff let us out the mill,
We headed right straight down the hill,
Out in the rain.
And we stopped first at Toney’s Place,
To drown our sorrows and disgrace,
And ease our pain.
The pain in which that I refer,
Was only mental and a blur,
To me today.
But the pain that followed this,
Is surely one I hope you miss.
It’s the maximum of torture without ease,
It is not a bad headache or something you can
shake
It’s the real McCoy.
They call it the D.T.s
When you have drank and drank and drank
for days,
And never eat a bite,
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Get in an awful plight.
You get to seeing frightful things,
They claim that isn’t (aren’t) there.
But other people’s versions,
Is more than you can share.
SEPTEMBER 2012 Look, see that bump beneath the rug,
That could be anythingA serpent with its beady eyes,
A bear that’s full of fight,
A mad dog with a frothy mouth,
Or a leper thin and white.
Now about these little brown men,
They march without a cease.
They’re not afraid of God or man,
Or a thousand big police.
They must have come from pigmey parents,
Bread and born and reared in Hell,
They keep marching, ever marching,
Never have a resting spell.
They’re paying no attention it seems - to anything,
The just simply take the attitude of
Death where is thy sting.
Look again, his head comes through,
His eyes are emerald green.
Get a club and smash that head,
Before I have to scream.
I think I’ll join their army,
And trail them back to Hell.
Ah - there’s my name right on the line,
Now I think we will rest a spell.
The rats were playing ball last night,
The game was six to four.
Then here come a bunch of wild cats,
And jumped right through the door.
Of all the bloody yowling hell,
That took place in this room,
I thought my day was over,
And I’d surely met my doom.
And now my friends I’m on the mend,
And who drops in - a former friend,
Of days of your.
He tells me that he had some tips,
That I almost cashed in all my chips,
On this last binge.
I guess that’s right, but what’s the odds,
I’ve lost all my friends, and all my jobs.
I’ve lost my health, and all respect,
I guess I’m through,
It’s time I checked.
See, the rats are in the smoking tray,
Eating up the butts.
God if this keeps (up) much longer,
I will go completely nuts.
Will you admit to God and man,
That you’ve done everything you can,
To quit the booze?
I’ve been watching this turmoil go on,
For days and days and nights.
Of reptile beast and varmint,
And they’re always in a fight.
CCFAA Page 13 By The Way Here is a facsimile of the
autographed page of the
first edition, eighth
printing of Alcoholics
Anonymous (The Big
Book) and inside Title
Pages. Note the comment
regarding the change in
size of the book because of
war regulations for paper
usage.
INSIDE FRONT COVER
SEPTEMBER 2012 (ENLARGED)
With each successive printing of the First Edition, the Title
Page was updated to reflect the increase in the numbers of
alcoholics achieving recovery.
From the April 1939 printing to the February 1948 eighth
printing the number of those reported to have recovered
increases from more than 100 men and women to more than
14,000 men and women.
TITLE PAGES OF BOOK
As Bill Sees It WORDSMITHY impunity
Freedom from problems, pain, or
punishment; immunity;
exemption
(From The Little Big Book Dictionary)
Faithful Fivers Middle of the Road p.241
“In some sections of A.A., anonymity is carried to the point of real
absurdity. Members are on such a poor basis of communication that they
don’t even know each other’s last names or where each lives. It’s like the
cell of an underground.
“In other section, we see exactly the reverse. It is difficult to restrain
A.A.’s from shouting too much before the whole public, by going on
spectacular ‘lecture tours’ to play the big shot.
“However, I know that from these extremes we slowly pull ourselves onto
a middle ground. Most lecture­giving members do not last too long, and
the superanonymous people are apt to come out of hiding respecting their
A.A. friends, business associates, and the like. I think the long­time trend is
toward the middle of the road ­ which is probably where we should be.”
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5. We will intuitively know how to handle
__________ which used to baffle us.
7. Our whole ________ and outlook upon life
will change.
8. nor wish to shut the ____ on it.
10. We are going to know a new _______
11. They are being _________ among us12. is doing for us what we could not do for
_________.
16. we will be ______ before we are half way
through.
17. We will ________ realize that god
18. ________ and we will know peace.
22. If we are painstaking about this phase of our
___________,
23. We will not ______ the past
9th Step
Cross Word Puzzle
1. and self-pity will _________.
2. They will always ___________ if we work for
them.
4. We will __________ the word
6. Fear of people and of economic __________
will leave us.
9. and gain interest in our _______.
13. We will lose ________ in selfish things
14. and a new _________.
15. _________ quickly, _________ slowly.
19. Are these __________ promises? we think not.
20. ...we will see how our experience can _______
others.
21. That _______ of uselessness
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WHERE GRATITUDE IS AN ACTION WORD!
We at Central Office 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. We could not provide the services to the groups in such an efficient manner without the help of our reliable and willing volunteers. In service during the month of August: TeleDesk Volunteers & Subs: Linda M. ­ Donna B. ­ Joyce H. ­ Dennis O. ­ Cindy F. ­ Cathy N. ­ Cindy Jo M. ­ Dlorah B. ­ Lynn S. ­ Kathy K. ­ Linda W. ­ Terri D. Sales Desk & Phones: Ron H. ­ Karen Y. ­ Carmen B. ­ Cindy F. ­ Cathy N. BTW & Flyer Mailing: Jim W. ­ Mike K. ­ Pete G. ­ Carol L. ­ Craig L. ­ Sherry KW ­ Pamela L. ­ Victoria L. Bulk Mailing: Marvin S. ­ Bill E. Thank you all very much!
Page 15 By The Way SEPTEMBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—August 18, 2012 (Page 1) I. Opening A. Call to Order at 3:03 pm D. CCFAA Preamble read by Howard G. Birthdays—57 years B. Open with Serenity Prayer E. 7th Tradition—$58.30 C. 12 Traditions Read by Richard F. Delegate Check­in/Group Announcements II. Preliminary Business: A. Delegate Check­in: Total Delegates = 44 Group Name
Delegate
11th Step Meditation Meeting
5th TraditionBig Book Study Group
12 and 12 Touchstone Group
AA Unity Group
As Bill Sees It
Auburn Fellowship
Auburn Women’s Step Study Grp
Been There Done That Group
By The Grace
Capital City Men’s Group
Citrus Heights Group
Cordova Friday Night Group
Cordova Serenity Seekers
Daily Attitude Adjustment­Fair Oaks
Davis Attitude Adjustment Group
Davis Hope Group
Davis Young People
Destiny Group
Downtown Young People's
Dry Dock Group
East Yolo Fellowship
Elk Grove Fellowship Elk Grove Group
Fair Oaks Monday Night
Fair Oaks Village Group
Fit for Life Women’s
Folsom Big Book
Folsom Friday Night Folsom Thursday Nite 12 & 12
Folsom Saturday Morning Group
Folsom Way of Life
Fourth Dimension Big Book Study
Freedom Group
Friday Fellowship of Double AA
Friday Night Family Group of AA
Friday Night Fellowship
Galt Fellowship
Gibbons Noon
Girl's Night Out (GNO)
Greenhaven Group
Group One
Group Three
Head Across Women's Group
Holy Smokeless
H.O.W.
Into Action­Citrus Heights
Loomis BYO 12 & 12 Group
Men Seeking Serenity
Midtown Solutions
Monday Night Newcomers
Monday Night Big Book Study
Monday Night Bonfire Meeting
Natomas Group
New Brown Baggers
New Hope Group
North Auburn Group North Hall Group
CCFAA Absent
Absent
Absent
Leon
Bill B
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Ben B
Al E
Ken D
Absent
Absent
Bob D
Joe A
Absent
Scott J
Gigi R
Jennifer E
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Absent
Absent
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Absent
Marla S
Absent
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Jim Y
Jim Y
Mary F
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Allison J
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Absent
Ginnie B
Absent
Bill L
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Absent
Absent
Tammy
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Absent
Annie A
Absent
Paul S
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Maria R
Absent
Jeffery N
Rik P
Evan C
B. Quorum met ­ Yes Last Attended
6/16/2012
4/21/2012
1/21/2012
8/18/2012
8/18/2012
5/19/2012
06/18/11
4/21/2012
7/21/2012
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8/18/2012
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North Highlands Fireside Group
North Sacramento Group
#1 Offenders
Oak Park Fellowship
Oak Tree Fellowship
Old Town Group
Orangevale 11 th Step Meditation
Orangevale Open Group
Primary Purpose Phone Meeting
Program of Action
Rancho Murrieta Fwp
Rebellion Dogs
Recovery at the Ranch
Rigorous Action
Rio Linda Fellowship
River City Round Up Conference
Rocklin Fellowship
Rocklin Racetrack Group
Roseville Eastside Group
Roseville Fifth Street Fellowship
Roseville Tuesday Night Group
Roseville Twelve & Twelve Study
Sacramento Spring Fling Committee
SACYPAA
Saturday Morning Men’s Book Study
Second Chance Group
Serenity Book And Study Group
Sharing And Caring Group
Simply AA
Sisters in Sobriety
Sixty Minute Solution
Snowline Group
Southport Serenity
South Sacramento Florin Group
Spiritually Speaking
Sunday Morning Serenity
Sunrise­Sunset
Thank God It’s Simple
The Acid Test The Third Tradition Group
Thursday Night Men’s Group
Too Young Group
Traditional Group
Traditions & Concepts Study Group
Tuesday Cordova KISS Group
We Can Friday Night We Care Group
We Surrender Men’s Group
Welcome Group
What a Way to start a Weekend Women’s Grp
White Flag Men's Group
Wild Women
Willing Women
Women of Extravagant Promises
Woodland Traditional Group
Woodland Big Book Group
Woodland Group
Larry J
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Delores T
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Terry H
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Cindy F
Virgil N
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Tod A
Evan
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Absent
Absent
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Richard
Sean S
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Dlorah B
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Karen Y
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Howard H
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Mary H
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Absent
Absent
Absent
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Tom D
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John Q
Bill P
Dawne S
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David E
Kathy K
Richard K
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6/16/2012
8/18/2012
5/19/2012
8/18/2012
4/21/2012
1/21/12
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8/18/2012
2/18/2012
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8/18/2012
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8/18/2012
8/18/2012
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06/18/11
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06/18/11
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6/16/2012
Page 16 By The Way SEPTEMBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—August 18, 2012 (Page 2) C. D. Attending Elected Positions CCFAA Chair
Assistant Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
TeleService Chair
By Laws & Procedures Chair
PI/CPC Chair
H&I Liaison
Stan J
Betty K
Tom W
Tamera K
Evan C
Terry S
Bill B
Roger
New Delegates Gigi R. ­ Downtown Young People’s
Doug B. ­ Good Orderly Direction
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Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Special Needs Chair
NCCAA Liaison
Birthdays/Faithful Fivers Chair
OOC Chair
OOC Member
OOC Member
OOC Member
Picnic Chair
Troy T. ­ Dry Dock Group (Alt.)
Joseph W
Rick S
Kim B
Casey K
Howard
Jeff N
Al Y
John Q
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Absent
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Present
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Present
Susan K. ­ By the Book
E. Visitors Mark District 24 Liaison III. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve July minutes was passed.
IV. Trusted Servant Reports A. Chairperson’s Report – Stan J August 18, 2012 Welfare of Central California Fellowship: CCFAA Picnic: The last CCFAA Picnic Planning Committee meeting was held on 08/17/12. See everyone at the picnic tomorrow, 08/19/12 (Sunday, 9am­4pm in Elk Grove Park). This picnic is really the welfare of CCFAA. We would not be able to provide a third of the services we currently provide if it wasn’t for this picnic. John Q and the team he has assembled are doing a great job making sure everything was thought of and all bases covered. The results of this event will really determine what the rest of this year will look like as far as budget concerns. If you are on the fence about coming, jump on down to the picnic side of life and shake your bootie on the dance floor, or be a chili judge by purchasing an all you can eat chili bull, or get your shop on in the White Elephant arena. Personally, I enjoyed pouring chili on my hotdog and created my own chili dog last year. Enjoy a day at the park with friends, family, food, and fun. Finally, embrace our speakers when they share their experience, strength, and hope at 10am and 2pm. This year’s speakers are: Howard H @ 10am and Rick B @ 2pm. Park name & location: Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd., Elk Grove, CA, 95624 Search the internet for directions to this address. I brought 10 copies of a map for those without internet access. Please see me after the meeting if you would like a hardcopy. Volunteers needed at Central Office at 9:30am on 08/31/12 and 09/28/12 to help assemble the By The Way and on 09/11/12 to help with flyers. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and good times for all volunteers. Please call ahead if volunteering so they can accommodate all volunteers. Deadline for flyers for September is September 10th and for October is October 10th. Deadline for submissions to October’s By The Way is September 15th. (See the By The Way for additional volunteer information and deadline details.)
Central Office closed: August 18th ­ 20th, (Saturday before and Monday after CCFAA Picnic) September 3rd, (Monday for Labor Day) Together in Service, we are the welfare of Central California Fellowship of AA. Stan J., CCF Chairperson, www.aasacramento.org B. Assistant Chair/CNIA Liaison – Betty K.
By the Book – Trailer behind Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1430 J street Sacramento, CA 95814 – Closed 1 hour Study, Friday 6:30AM, Delegate: Susan K – Approved Good Orderly Direction – 800 Plumas Street, Yuba City CA 95991 – Open 1 hour Meeting, Monday, 6:30 PM, Delegate: Doug B – Approved CNIA Report – Stan attended CNIA meeting provided information to them about CCFAA picnic, and picked up some of their flyers. Gold Country round­up Sept 28th – 30th , CNIA Mini­PRAASA –Jackson CA. October 19 ­ 21, 2012 C. Office Operations Committee – Casey K. ­ Absent ­ Howard gave report
OOC Meeting 8/14/2012 Present: Rae W, Tom W, Stan J, Howard H, Casey K and Jeff N Meeting called to order at 6:03pm. Open with the Serenity Prayer, Roll Call, and Determination of a Quorum 1. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W (Please see Rae’s report.) CCFAA Page 17 By The Way
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2. 3. 4. By­laws and Procedures Chair Report Terry – Paul will report. Treasurer’s Report Tom – Stan will report on the status of the treasury. Old Business ­ Status of Website: ­ Rae will have more information after the Annual Intergroup/Central Office/AAWS/AAGV Seminar. 5. New Business – No new business. Adjournment at 7:00pm with the Serenity Prayer. D. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W.
August 14, 2012
1. The NCCOM Workshop was held here in Sacramento at Central Office on Friday, August 3rd. The CNIA 07 Area Delegate, Lela M., was invited to share with the group on her Conference experience and topics that Central Office could have input on. The discussions were lively and very informative. 2. The Northern California Woman to Woman Conference made a contribution of $1479. Thanks to all. 3. Second Quarter payroll & sales tax returns and payments were completed by the July 31st due date. 4. Response to the requests for more Office volunteers was awesome. Thanks for getting the word out to your groups. 5. Rick S our NCCAA Liaison and his volunteer committee manned the Central Office Literature table at the July NCCAA Conference in Auburn. The committee sold $420 in AAWS/GV literature. Great Job. Thanks to all. 6. The Office has created a postcard and brochure to help the Special Needs Committee with volunteer and informational needs. The brochure will be presented to the Delegates for review and approval. 7. The 27th Annual Intergroup/Central Office/AAWS/AAGV Seminar will take place in Washington, DC September 26­29. The Seminar is a valuable tool for Office Managers to exchange “best practices” and share experience, strength and hope. This venue provides managers an opportunity to have face­to­face communications with GSO and Grapevine Staff as well as the General Service Board. 8. Check the September BTW for details of archival treasures that have been donated to the Central California Fellowship. 9. The 2013 Spring Fling Flyer & Registration brochure was distributed in the August flyer mailing on August 13th. …And all is well. Rae W. Discussion: We are looking for a display case that someone can donate to display an Autographed First Edition Big Book. E. Treasurers Report – Tom W.
Income: Income for the month is above average, as a result of stronger Group Contributions, and a Special Events Revenue contribution from Northern California Woman to Woman. Overall YTD income is below projections, due to lower­than­projected AAWS Literature Sales, Group Contributions, Birthday Club, and Faithful Fivers. Continue to promote these activities! We look forward to the Annual Picnic for a big boost as we go into the second half of the year. Gross Income: Gross Income is lower than the pro­rated budget due to the factors cited above. Expenses: Overall, expenses are favorable to budget. Although insurance looks unfavorable, this is due to the bulk of insurance premiums being paid early in the year, when the annual budget is spread evenly across the twelve months – eventually the budget will “catch up” with the spending and we should be on target. Other expense areas appear to be on track. We can expect additional spending in a couple of areas where there has been little so far: Other Committees (Picnic Committee specifically), and Meetings/Conference Expense. Bottom Line: YTD Net Income (Loss) at $(3,254) is favorable to the Pro­Rated Budget by $1,343. Picnic Revenue will put us in a Net Income position. Group Contributions reported in By the Way: There was an error in how the total for June Group Contributions was reported in the June By the Way. Although amounts reported for individual groups were correct, the total that was reported was inadvertently carried over from the June By the Way. The August By the Way shows the correction for June alongside the July contributions. Please note that in any given month, due to printing and mailing deadlines for By the Way, Group Contributions are reported as of a few days before the end of the month, and may not include contributions received in the last couple of days for the month. Respectfully submitted, ­Tom W [email protected] F. By Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report – Terry S. ­ Absent
No report, discussion regarding By­law changes will be discussed in old business. G. PI/CPC Monthly Meeting Minutes – Bill B.
“Members of CPC Committees inform professionals and future professionals about AA – what we are, where we are, what we can do, and
what we cannot do. They attempt to establish better communication between AA’s and professionals, and to find simple, effective
ways of cooperating without affiliating.” (AA Cooperation with the Professional Community Workbook)
Activities and New Business:
�� On budget for the year ­ $557 remaining of $1100 �� We manned a table at Sacramento City Concert in the Park events on July 15th, July 24th, and August 5th �� Scheduled to have a table at a Sacramento City public concert event at Meadowview Park on August 26th CCFAA
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�� In contact with the Central California Psychiatric Society to do a piece on AA in their newsletter �� Identifying radio stations for placing Public Service Announcement spots – It was asked that info regarding the announce be brought back to the group for approval. – Question regarding attending Rancho Cordova city events/concerts. We have not been asked to attend and we only go when invited �� We will have a table at the CCFAA Picnic – please stop by! PI/CPC Committee meets every second Monday of the month at 7 PM at the Citrus Heights Police Department. AA’s with significant
sobriety are invited.
Contact Bill at [email protected], or at 415­518­0533
Respectfully submitted – Bill B H. Picnic Chairperson’s Report – John Q.
CCFAA 2012 Picnic Committee Planning Report �� Picnic is going well. Done everything humanly possible to make the event a success. �� 11 cups left from pre­sale �� All work is done and we are good to go �� Larry J pulled the Early Bird ticket # 2053442 win’s $100 John Q2, 2012 Picnic chair (916)201­4697 I. Special Needs Chairperson’s Report – Joey W.
�� Not a real busy month but had a lot to do. Got a couple of calls and took one meeting out to someone suffering from very chronic illness. Amazing meeting. Have a number of volunteers. �� No meeting this month. �� Looking for new volunteers/ will have booth at picnic. �� If you are having an event let Joe know so a booth can be brought to the event. �� Looking for a signer because there is a need �� A brochure and post card were drafted for special needs would like committee to review for changes/edits �� When taking meetings to those with ankle bracelets only 2 individuals can go. �� Would like to consider taking meetings to those that are taking care of chronically ill not just the chronically ill. E­mail Address: [email protected] J. Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers – Kim B.
�� Birthday contributions were down $30. �� Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers budget is $17500 and we are not going to do that. �� There will be a booth at the picnic and looking forward to it. �� Looking to have booths at the big events that are coming up. V. Reports – Special Committees, Delegates, Liaisons & Invited Guests
A. Hospitals & Institutions – Roger M.
H & I Area 42 Committee Meeting
Meetings held at Coco’s 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento CA – the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm.
Regional 40 Chair: Kim F. Area 42 Chair: Mike H­ 916­485­1136 e­mail [email protected] Roger talked about the importance of supporting the 7th Tradition first and made the suggestion that when you see the pink can being passed together with the 7th Tradition basket to hold the can from the basket and hold it until the 7th tradition has been passed. B. Teleservice Chairperson’s Report – Evan C.
2012 Calls
Volunteers
Open Shifts as of 8/15/2012
TeleService
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2012
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TeleService
Special
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Wed
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Subs
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2296
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Mid – 8am
Meeting/Info
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2750
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8am – noon
Totals
Sat
12p – 4pm
Reminder to volunteers.....
Any issues regarding your shift please contact your shift coordinator. Should you have trouble contacting them or your issue is not resolved please feel free to contact me. It is very important that if you are going to be unavailable for your shift that you find a sub. Once you find a sub you must then contact your shift coordinator with the name and phone number of the sub who will be taking your place. THANKS SO MUCH :) CCFAA
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Special Needs:
Need Chinese/Mandarin, Ukrainian, Lao, Mien, Hmong, and Vietnamese 12­Step male and female volunteers needed in Downtown Sacramento, West, East, and North Sacramento, Davis and, Lincoln zip codes. 12­Step male and female volunteers needed under Any Area
Contact: Chair: Evan C. (916) 213­1841; [email protected] C.
NCCAA Liaison – Rick S.
�� Thank you to Karen Y for helping sell literature at the Auburn Conference. �� There are Flyers for Sacramento conference that will be held at the Woodlake Inn, 500 Leisure Lane. October 5th­ 7th. �� Pre­registration is appreciated please get the word out to your groups, only $10. �� Please take flyers to group. �� Next meeting is Sunday, September 2nd at noon at Group 3. VI. Old Business
A. Vote: Motion to form a 2014 CCFAA 60th Anniversary Convention Committee.
Motion was passed with 32 votes for, 4 against and 4 abstained. �� Stan made a nominated Paul as committee chair for the CCFAA 60 th Anniversary Convention Committee. He nominated John Q who declined and Paul made himself available and Paul was voted in.
B. By­Laws and Operating Procedures Committee: Discussion. Vote next month �� Paul presented the items from last month for discussion since Mike and Terry were not available. This is a housekeeping issue and clean­up of language from last accepted change of By­Laws and Operating Procedures. Proposed changes will be available on line for review so that you can discuss at your groups. The vote will be at September meeting. VII. New Business A. OOC member Al missed 3 OOC meetings. Request approval to re­elect Al to OOC. No one was interested in the position and Al was re­elected in. B. John Q proposed that the By­Laws be changed to allow 3 approved absences. Paul indicated that in order to change By Laws that a formal proposal must be written up and presented to delegate body one month, have discussion the following month and election the month following that. C. Delegate David E is proposing that all groups and meetings be listed in the group contributions table in each edition of the CCFAA 'By the Way' publication. He was hoping to show transparency amongst the groups. There are many groups and it could possibly add several pages to the By the Way. It was also mentioned was this to guilt groups into contribution. Karen Y indicated that at one time all groups were listed. It was to save money that those that are not contributing are not listed. There were several ideas presented on alternate solutions. VIII. Closing ­ Meeting closed at 5:10 pm.
STEP NINE: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
6. What are the only exceptions we make to this Step? Since there are not pat answers to Step 9, what should we be absolutely sure of? Well, my friends, I leave you with our 9th Step Promises. What more can be said – for they sum up the blessings of what this priceless journey into the Realm of Spirit and Recovery represents for many of us. “If we are painstaking about this phrase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half­way 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. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our
experience can benefit others. That feeling of uselessness and self­pity will disappear.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self­seeking will
slip away. Our whole attitude and outlook on life will change. Fear of people and of
economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations
which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is during for us what we
could not do for ourselves.’
Remember, do not let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past nor for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life. In grace & gratitude, Kathy K., Sacramento, CA CCFAA
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JULY 2012
July-12
SEPTEMBER 2012
Prorate
YTD
Budget
fav / (unfav)
Income
4020 · AAWS Literature Sales
4025 · In-House Public ation Sales
4035 - Medallion Sales
4100 · Group Contributions
4110 · Anonymous Contributions
4120 · Birthday Contributions
4125 · Office Services Revenue
4130 - Faithful Fivers
4440 - Interest Income
4460 - Picnic Revenue
4480 - Special Event Revenue
Total Income
Cost of Goods Sold
5000 - Literature Costs
5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold
Literature Costs/Adjustment
Total 5010 - AAWS Literature
Net Income AAWS Literature
5025 · In-House Public ation
5030 · Paper Stock & Staples
5035 · Printing Equipment
5040 - Copy costs
Total 5025 · In-House Publication
Net Income In-House Publication
Cost of Medallions
Net Income Medallion Sales
Total Cost Of Goods Sold
Gross Income (after cost of goods)
YTD
6,320
1,308
2,114
9,257
111
173
458
721
14
8
1,478
21,962
44,983
10,022
13,946
47,293
1,750
1,190
3,211
4,923
63
333
8,709
136,422
46,667
9,917
9,333
51,333
583
2,917
3,208
7,292
73
0
10,000
141,323
80,000
17,000
16,000
88,000
1,000
5,000
5,500
12,500
125
13,000
10,000
248,125
(1,684)
105
4,613
(4,041)
1,167
(1,727)
2
(2,369)
(10)
333
(1,291)
(4,901)
4,509
0
4,509
1,811
31,656
534
32,190
12,793
31,792
292
32,083
14,583
54,500
500
55,000
25,000
136
(242)
(107)
(1,791)
512
999
217
1,728
(420)
973
1,141
7,209
14,753
2,571
6,993
1,174
10,739
(717)
6,560
7,386
49,488
86,934
2,333
7,000
1,283
10,617
(700)
5,250
4,083
47,950
93,373
4,000
12,000
2,200
18,200
(1,200)
9,000
7,000
82,200
165,925
(122)
(17)
(1,310)
3,303
(1,538)
(6,439)
525
2,377
2,683
4,600
306
304
3,321
2,275
3,900
(1,046)
346
699
1,488
2,550
788
2,649
17,291
18,054
30,950
763
601
3,918
4,419
7,575
501
482
65
0
0
547
747
594
18
116
1,474
3,617
642
88
88
4,433
6,200
1,100
150
150
7,600
2,959
36
867
3,768
6,460
2,901
7,231
1,428
8,345
20,743
10,849
59,297
48,960
10,792
59,752
83,932
18,500
102,432
455
0
0
58
98
932
992
0
12
58
13,450
90,188
97,981
1,302
(3,254)
(4,608)
Prepared by [email protected]
100
1,700
100
167,967
(2,042)
7,793
1,354
Expense
Equipment Expense
Total Equipment Expense
Insurance
Total Insurance
Meetings/Conference Expense
Total Meetings/Conference Expense
Office Expense
Total Office Expense
Utilities - 5770
Total 5770 Utilities
Other Committees - 6200
5990 - Picnic Committee
6210 - PI/CPC Expense
6220 - Special Needs Committee
6230 - Teleservice Committee
Total Other Committees
Professional Fees
Total Professional Fees
Payroll Expenses
Salaries and wages
Taxes and Benefits
Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses
Bank Charges Bad Debt Expense - 5686
Credit Card Fees - 5895
Bank Charges - 5690
Total Expense
Net Income
CCFAA
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By The Way
GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS AS OF 8/29/12 to John Q2, Chairman, and all the volunteers
on the CCFAA Picnic Committee for making
the picnic a smashing success!!!
Because of all their hard work, the picnic was a very
successful event.
ACTIVITY
Hot Dogs & Burgers
Polish
Chili
Drinks
Popcorn/Sno Cones
Bake Sale/Cake Walk
Kids Games
Face Painting
Raffle/Pull Tabs
White Elephant
Softball
Used Book Sale
Bingo
Craft Table
Coffee
Mugs & T-Shirts
7th Tradition
Central Office Sales
AA Grapevine Sales
Total
CONTRIBUTION
$
1,456.00
$
1,065.00
$
302.00
$
1,155.00
$
405.00
$
377.00
$
279.00
$
128.00
$
1,276.00
$
528.00
$
800.00
$
258.00
$
77.00
$
308.00
$
103.00
$
1,712.00
$
365.00
$
339.89
$
222.25
$ 11,156.14
CONCEPT IX
Good service leaders, together with sound and appropriate
methods of choosing them, are at All levels indispensable
for our future functioning and safety. The primary world
service leadership once exercised by the founders of A.A.
must necessarily be assumed by the Trustees of the
General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous.
“No matter how carefully we design our service structure
of principals and relationships, no matter how well we
apportion authority and responsibility, the operating
results of our structure can be no better than the personal
performance of those who must man it and make it work.
Good leadership cannot function well in a poorly designed
structure….Weak leadership can hardly function at all,
even in the best of structures.
[…]
“A leader in A.A. service is therefore a man (or woman)
who can personally put principles, plans and policies into
such dedicated and effective action that the rest of us
want to back him with his job.
(Pamphlet P-8, The Twelve Concepts for World Service Illustrated)
CCFAA
SEPTEMBER 2012
GROUP NAME
AUG 12
YTD
11TH STEP MEDITATION MEETING
0.00 400.00
12 AND 12 BOOK STUDY (ROSEVILLE)
200.00 608.00
2ND CHANCE GROUP
0.00 278.00
5TH TRADITION BIG BOOK STUDY
0.00
10.00
AA NEWCASTLE/LOOMIS GROUP
200.50 370.50
AA NOONER
175.00 175.00
AA UNITY GROUP
0.00 475.00
ALL TRIBES GROUP
0.00
30.00
ARDEN MORSE GROUP
0.00 100.00
AS BILL SEES IT MEN'S GROUP
0.00
40.00
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP OF DAVIS
96.00 278.50
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP
50.00 350.00
AUBURN WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE
0.00
91.99
AUBURN WOMEN'S STEP STUDY
0.00
25.00
BABES IN RECOVERY
45.85
45.85
BEAN, WILSON D.
0.00
5.00
BIG BOOK BASICS
0.00 111.50
BROWNSVILLE SERENITY GROUP
0.00 104.89
BUILDING D GROUP
0.00 600.00
BY THE GRACE
0.00
50.00
CAME TO BELIEVE GROUP
270.00 540.00
CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP
25.00
25.00
CAPITOL CITY MEN'S GROUP
0.00 511.49
CARRYING THE MESSAGE GROUP
140.00 140.00
CATHEDRAL GROUP
0.00 960.00
CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN'S CONF.
0.00 180.56
CITRUS HEIGHTS AA @ NOON
0.00 240.00
CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP
0.00 202.46
CLARKSBURG FELLOWSHIP
0.00 600.00
COME AS YOU ARE GROUP
0.00 850.71
CORDOVA BIG BOOK STUDY
0.00 100.00
CORDOVA GOOD MORNING GROUP
50.00 100.00
CORDOVA LUNCH BUNCH
0.00 178.00
CORDOVA SATURDAY NIGHT GROUP
0.00 150.00
CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS GROUP
0.00 196.00
COURAGE TO CHANGE GROUP
0.00 472.00
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP
174.00 1,105.15
DAILY DIRECTION AA
0.00 459.12
DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP
0.00 111.00
DAVIS HOPE GROUP
0.00 210.00
DAVIS WEDNESDAY WOMENS STEP STUDY
0.00
31.66
DESTINY GROUP
120.00 120.00
DIXON DRY DOCK GROUP
0.00
50.00
DOBBIN'S WILD BUNCH
0.00
61.38
DRY DIGGIN’S GROUP
0.00
25.56
DRY DOCK GROUP
0.00
50.00
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP
0.00 150.00
EDEN VALLEY AT APPLEGATE GROUP
0.00
43.40
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP
0.00 1,027.87
ELK GROVE GROUP
0.00 309.00
ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS
0.00 295.20
ESPEE FELLOWSHIP
0.00 145.00
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS GROUP
0.00
70.00
FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT BIG BOOK STUDY
0.00
40.00
FIT FOR LIFE GROUP
0.00
75.50
FLYING BLIND BIG BOOK STEP STUDY
0.00 300.00
FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP
0.00 895.52
FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP
0.00 500.00
FOLSOM NOON NEW LIFE GROUP
0.00 500.00
FOLSOM SATURDAY MORNING
0.00 200.00
FOLSOM TUESDAY NIGHT MEN'S AA
0.00
61.00
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP
0.00 1,524.98
FOLSOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT AA GROUP
0.00 360.00
FOLSOM YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP
0.00 286.55
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By The Way GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS AS OF 8/29/12
GROUP NAME
FORESTHILL BENT NICKEL GROUP
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH GROUP
FRIDAY NITE AA GROUP - CARMICHAEL
FRIENDS OF BILL W. (CHRISTIAN VALLEY)
GALT FELLOWSHIP
GIBBONS NOON
GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT
GO TO ANY LENGTH GROUP
GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTION
GOTTAWANNA GROUP
GREENHAVEN GROUP
GROUP ONE
GROUP THREE
HAPPY CAMPERS
HAPPY DESTINY GROUP
HAPPY JOYOUS & FREE GROUP
HIGH FLYERS GROUP
ICYPAA
IN ALL OUR AFFAIRS GROUP
Individuals
INTO ACTION GROUP
LAGUNA STUDY GROUP
LINCOLN HILLS GROUP
LINCOLN THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP
LIVING SOBER WOMEN'S FRIDAY GROUP
LOOMIS WOMEN'S STEP STUDY
MEN AT WORK
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS
MON NIGHT BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP
MONDAY NIGHT CLUB
MONDAY PM WOMEN GROUP
MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY
MORE WILL BE REVEALED
MYSTIC CHIX GROUP
NATOMAS GROUP
NEW HOPE GROUP
NORTH AUBURN GROUP OF AA
NORTH HALL GROUP
NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS
OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP
OAK TREE GROUP
ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP
ORANGEVALE SIXTY MINUTE
OVER 50 GROUP
PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP
PINE GROVE FELLOWSHIP
PLACERVILLE SUNRISE ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
POWERLESS OVER ALCOHOL WOMEN'S GROUP
RANCHO MURIETA GROUP
RANCHO MURIETA WOMEN'S GROUP
REBELLION DOGS GROUP
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP
RIVER PARK RECOVERY
ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP
ROCKLIN RACETRACK GROUP
ROLOFF TO RECOVERY MEN'S
ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE GROUP
ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP
ROSEVILLE FIFTH STREET FELLOWSHIP
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GP
ROUND TABLE GROUP
RULE 62 GROUP
S.I.S. SISTERS IN SOBRIETY
SACYPAA
SATURDAY MORNING REFLECTIONS GP
CCFAA AUG 12
0.00
0.00
40.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
40.00
0.00
0.00
125.00
75.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
167.82
0.00
0.00
0.00
377.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
30.73
0.00
143.95
0.00
0.00
0.00
119.56
0.00
0.00
5.80
0.00
0.00
50.00
0.00
0.00
48.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
50.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
YTD
185.00
303.22
160.00
100.00
700.00
250.00
4.53
36.10
133.29
279.00
690.60
65.02
1,200.00
180.00
371.75
42.00
166.00
0.00
261.00
125.10
300.00
200.00
93.52
202.44
239.02
269.35
70.00
615.00
113.75
4.72
137.56
247.82
125.00
180.13
436.22
893.92
90.06
1,003.50
250.00
50.00
1,800.00
146.06
200.00
252.16
51.00
40.00
460.00
212.22
731.31
450.00
48.03
300.00
300.00
400.00
135.00
140.00
287.82
200.00
287.18
2,100.00
50.00
400.00
308.69
65.00
563.79
SEPTEMBER 2012 GROUP NAME
SERENDIPITY AS BILL SEES IT GROUP
SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY GP
SIERRA PINES GROUP
SIERRA STEP SISTERS GROUP
SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GROUP
SIMPLY AA
SISTERS IN SOBRIETY
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP
SOBRIETY SPEAKS GROUP
SOLUTIONS WEEKEND
SOUTHPORT SERENITY
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING GROUP
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING ORANGEVALE
STATE OF MIND SOBRIETY
STEP SISTERS
SUNDAY MORNING SERENITY GROUP
SUNDAY NIGHT RECOVERY HOUR
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING
SUNRISE SUNSET GROUP
THANK GOD ITS SMOKEFREE MENS STAG
THE OTHER MEETING
THURS MORNING BOOK/STEP STUDY GROUP
THURSDAY NIGHT MEN'S GROUP
TIME TO START LIVING GROUP
TOO YOUNG GROUP
TRADITIONAL GROUP
TRADITIONS AND CONCEPTS STUDY GRP
TRIANGLE GROUP
TUESDAY CORDOVA KISS GROUP
TUESDAY MIDTOWN GROUP
TUESDAY NIGHT CARMICHAEL GROUP
TWELVE STEPS TO SOBRIETY
VALLEY SPRINGS FWP
WAY OUT BIG BOOK STUDY
WE CARE GROUP
WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP
WEDNESDAY NIGHT 12X12 BOOK STUDY
WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY GROUP
WELCOME GROUP
WEST SLOPE FELL0WSHIP
WHAT A WAY WEEKEND WOMENS GROUP
WILD WOMEN
WILLING WOMEN GROUP, THE
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP
WOMEN OF EXTRAVAGANT PROMISES
WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS
WOMEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION
WOODLAND GROUP
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP
WOODLAND WOMEN'S GRP
ZINFANDEL & CORDOVA LANE GROUP
TOTAL
YTD
50.00
310.00
64.03
109.70
149.00
251.61
246.01
308.30
150.00
75.00
165.00
280.00
130.00
25.00
100.40
155.44
600.00
150.00
222.70
100.00
273.95
12.50
60.00
213.95
65.40
100.00
3,350.62
153.68
443.54
160.00
320.79
125.07
110.00
22.50
45.00
120.00
123.62
135.00
0.00
634.91
30.00
195.44
158.00
613.93
277.23
277.96
35.00
31.83
200.00
170.00
67.00
280.00
4,462.51 51,755.33
SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE
ICYPAA
SPRING FLING
WOMEN TO WOMEN CONFERENCE
TOTAL
AUG 12
0.00
160.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
113.89
0.00
129.59
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
35.60
155.44
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
100.00
397.79
0.00
0.00
0.00
198.21
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
256.48
0.00
0.00
15.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
80.00
YTD
416.67
6,686.12
1479.00
8581.79
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