Volume 3 issue 8 August 2016 - Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in

Pat P. $35
Volume 3 issue 8 August 2016
July Contributions: Sharon N. $1, Marian P. $5, Mary W. $29, Susan S. $32, Jimmy P. $44,
William W. $44
Changed Meetings
The 49’ers Group Monday 8:00 PM OAB
meeting is now a OD meeting at 7:00pm.
Tuesday noon meetings changed to an Open
Discussion format. Southland Plaza ,
9739-9741 66th Street North, Pinellas Park.
Aug 1, 1943 - Washington Times-Herald (DC)
reports on AA clubhouse, to protect
anonymity withhold address.
Aug 3, 1954 - Brinkley S. gets sober at Towns
Hospital after 50th detox.
Aug 9,1943 - LA groups announce 1000
members in 11 groups.
Aug 11, 1938 - Akron & NY members begin
writing stories for Big Book.
Aug 15, 1890 - E. M. Jellinek is born, author
of "The Disease Concept of Alcoholism" and
the "Jellinek Curve".
Aug 16, 1939 - Dr Bob and Sister Ignatia
admit first alcoholic to St. Thomas Hospital,
Akron, Ohio.
Aug 18, 1988 - 1st Canadian National AA
Convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Aug 19, 1941 - 1st AA Meeting in Colorado is
held in Denver.
Aug 26, 1941 - Bill writes Dr Bob to tell him
Works Publishing has been incorporated.
Aug 28, 1954 - 24 Hours a Day is published
by Richmond W.
Other significant events in August for which
we do not have a specific date:
1934: Rowland H and Cebra persuade court
to parole Ebby T. to them.
1939: Dr. Bob wrote & may have signed
article for Faith magazine held in Anaheim.
1981: Sales of the Big Book passes 3 million.
Blind Pass Group changed their Thursday 5:30
meeting from a CDW to a closed discussion
format. Friday night 8:00 pm meetings are
now Closed Big Book Stories. 7815 Blind Pass
Road, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Oldsmar Group: Thursday night 6:45 pm
women’s meeting now offers babysitting.
Their Saturday night meeting is now called
Sobriety Sticks. Community United Methodist
Church. 207 Buckingham Avenue E. Oldsmar,
Fl.
New Meetings
The 49’ers Group added a 7:00 pm Open
Speaker meeting on Thursdays. Southland
Plaza , 9739-9741 66th Street North, Pinellas
Park.
The Ceased Fighting Group added a Friday and
Saturday 8:00pm Closed Step meeting.
Southland Plaza , 9739-9741 66th Street
North, Pinellas Park.
Deleted Meetings
Chips Meeting has been deleted. Salvation
Army, 1345 Park Street, Clearwater.
Time to Start Living meeting has been
deleted. Gulf Beaches Library, 200 Municipal
Dr., Madeira Beach.
The 164 Group has been deleted. St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, 407 S. Saturn Ave,
Clearwater.
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July 2, 2016 Serenity Club
Andrew-SD8/5/12" I had it good, & I didn't know
how good I had it! I got arrested in just about every
town I went. Alcohol was always the common denominator. I was in jail & I put in a slip for a Big Book. I was
told to read "river of denial". I looked & looked, & it was
not there. The book was the 3rd edition & it didn't have
that story. Something happened when I was reading
that book. When I got out, I knew where to come. I
would come straight to the Serenity Club after work.
I've been here almost every day. It's a miracle for me
to stand up here & tell you...I have a great job, great
puppy dog, & I have a great girlfriend that's just out of
this world!"
Lyric-SD8/5/14" I got sober 5yrs & went out 3yrs. I
got 7 yrs sober, had back surgery, pain pills, wanted to
die. This last time I got a sponsor, who saved my life!
Ultimately, it was God. I used to do it half-as. Now its 7
mtgs/wk. Now I WANT to help other people. AA
changed my life these past 2 years. I'm finding myself,
the self I never had!"
Cindy H-SD7/10/89" My sponsor told me I needed
to fellowship w/ women cuz they would save my butt
one day. Later, she told me to find a newcomer woman to sponsor & take throught the steps. I got to see lil
mini-mirrors of me & my defects. I've had love, I've had
losses & had my sobriety tested. I love my home
group!"
July 23, 2016 Our Common Problem
Sonya-SD12/27/09" I've always had the 'i-sms'. I
went through several best friends cuz of my ability to
hold resentments. If nothing changes, then nothing
changes. When I am disturbed(p.90of12x12)How to
get rid of my resentments(p.552)You're safe here, this
is supposed to be a support group, where people try to
bring you up, rather than bring you down."
Jimmy-SD8/21/90" I was a smart guy, but when I
drank-I knew everything. Somehow that ego has to go.
Humility is difficult to come by. I had to find a HP or I
was to drink again. The result is a really happy life."
Sarah-SD3/1/11" I worked doing assessments. I
came to AA through a treatment program. I figured out
July 9, 2016 Attitude Adjustment
how to stop shaking. I was so desparate. Something
Glenn-SD7/22/10" When there are bad days, I am in flipped. It was God. "
my own will. I've realized that I can't change people,
Jim-"I am truely blessed to have found this group.
places, or things. I can only change myself."
They talked about a Higher Power to get you sober,
Larry-SD3/24/96" Let God shake the truth out of
but humans can show you the path."
you! I walked in & saw my old friend @ speaker mtg.
He talked about a pit in his stomach. He called it gan- July 30, 2016 T.G.I.S. Women in Seminole
grene of the sole. 4th step-we want to become a better Carla-SD7/19/14"Therapist gave me a 'where &
father, brother, husband, citizen. When I was in the
when.' Thank you ladies I meet w/ every Friday night!"
hospital, who came? Not work, people from AA!"
Trina-"I had to take a good look at myself & see that I
was the problem."
July 16, 2016 St Pete Group
CarolynSD7/21/13" I would feel so powerful, but I
Mike C-SD10/2/15" I have a sponsor who has a
had no power. I would get trashed & feel mortified. I
sponsor & I sponsor others. I say this to let the newfeel like sponsors save lives. I'm really grateful to be
comer know that I did not sponsor myself. THE
here, this program is amazing!"
STEPS...NO amount of alcohol or drugs gave me the Ria-"The gifts you get with this program you can't get
feeling that I get as when I carry another man through w/ a mastercard."
the steps."
Your Grateful Plain & Straight Reporter, Karen
UPCOMING GROUPS SPEAKING SATURDAYS AT UNITY:
9/17 SHORE ACRES GRATITUDE
9/10 WALK THE LINE
8/27
9/3
9/24
HIGH NOON DAILY
A POWER GREATER THAN OURSELVES
SATURDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIG BOOK
WE NEED YOU TO COME AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GROUPS AND SHARE THE UNITY!
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“A very special THANK YOU to the entire
Florida State Convention committee… and
as a highlight our Central Office was able
to hand over live calls from the AA
Helpline to the Solutions Desk at the
Convention. They were able to able to
respond to all calls.”
-
Manager, Pinellas County IG
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more Volunteers: Visit
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Matt G., Central Office
Archives 3rd Saturday 130pm
Alano Club - Dolphin Village
4615 Gulf Blvd. #112
St. Pete Beach
 Corrections 2nd Monday 630pm
Central Office
8340 Ulmerton Rd #220 Largo
 Grapevine 3rd Saturday 11am
Central Office
8340 Ulmerton Rd
#220 Largo
 Intergroup 3rd Monday 7pm
Holy Cross Church
7851 54th Avenue N., St. Pete
 Literature Committee
4th Thursday 630pm
Dunkin’ Donuts
1200 Pasadena Ave.
South Pasadena
 PI/CPC Last Monday 6pm
Central Office
8340 Ulmerton Rd #220 Largo
 Special Needs Last Thursday
6pm
REBO’s 4001 74th Street N.
St. Petersburg, 33709
 Treatment Last Saturday 10am
**NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE
MEETINGS TO VARIOUS FACILITIES! **
The 1250 Room
1250 Seminole Blvd. Unit #3
Largo
 Website 3rd Saturday 10am
Central Office
8340 Ulmerton Rd. #220
Largo
AA Corrections Committee

Corrections would like to
acknowledge the following for
Literature Donations in JULY:
Tony C., Seminole Group, & Shore
Acres Gratitude.
THANKS FOR DONATING!!
Meets: 2nd Monday of each month at
630pm (next meeting September 13th)
Where: Central Office in Largo
The Corrections Committee has an annual budget
of $300. That doesn't even buy 1-1/2 cases of Big
Books!
We depend on contributions of AA approved literature to be able to
supply books, pamphlets, Grapevines, etc. to the 16 meetings we take
into various correctional facilities each WEEK.
One gal, in jail for her 2nd DUI, picked up a Grapevine, related to one of
the stories and decided to go to a meeting when she got out of
jail. Today, she has 7 yrs. of sobriety.
So you never know how meaningful that donation you make to
Corrections can change the life of just one person. I encourage all to
put a box in their groups marked "Literature Contributions to
Corrections”, or announce at your groups the dire need for literature
we have, or simply dust off some of those old Grapevines sitting
around your house that you no longer need.
We greatly appreciate all past contributions and hope groups will
continue their generosity to help those incarcerated. You may meet
one at a meeting someday! - Kathi F. Corrections
The Special Needs Committee would like to reach out to
all those who are deaf/hard of hearing in AA that are in
need of (American Sign Language) ASL interpreters for
meetings. We are trying to isolate where these
interpreters are needed, based on location in Pinellas
county. Special needs will be working with local ASL
interpreters in order to provide help to those who are in
need. If you or someone you know
needs an ASL interpreter at a meeting,
email us:
[email protected]
or Call the district chair:
Cory A. at 727-422-8724. Thank you!
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Group Name: Ozona Group 00010-36-47
Location: Storefront 412 Orange Street, Ozona, 34683
Meeting Times and Dates: Multiple through the day, everyday
“The Ozona Group has a long and interesting history in Pinellas County. This meeting
location offers multiple meetings throughout the day and is well attended with a unique mix of AA members.
But, it wasn’t always like that. The first official meeting was held on January 8th, 1962 with only 4 members.
These four dedicated recovering alcoholics wanted and needed each other to stay sober in this small town where
drinking was very popular. No one believed they would make this work out as all the AA members were
relatively new and the location was attached to a bar. How were these men supposed to stay sober right next to a
room full of drinkers? They did. The group grew in numbers so it needed to move, and, probably get away from
the bar.
First, the group moved to a little cottage hidden in the woods. The members loved this privacy and serene setting
but the building was too small and expensive. The group had changed by now to an older crowd with lots of
sobriety. Therefore, they made a change again. They selected a building storefront shared with other businesses.
The story is told that the location used to be a World War II military barracks. They understand a US Army
Air Corp Installation in southern Pinellas County needed a more northern barracks. I bet those old military
men would be happy to know today this room is responsible for getting and keeping so many AA members clean
and sober. This devoted and strict AA Group gathered for so many years has saved countless lives.” Written as
told by Dave.
A statement about District 1 Archives Committee: Archives service is more than a custodial activity. It is a means by which we collect, preserve and share the rich and meaningful heritage of our fellowship. With love and service from Leslie B., the ar-
chives liaison to the Plain and Straight.
READER CHALLENGE:
What does SOBER stand for?
Examples:
Suddenly
Over
Being
Ever
Rageful
Son
Of a
Biscuit
Everything is
Real
Send your SOBER definitions to
[email protected] by Friday 9/2
and they will be printed in the September issue...please no offensive language and keep in
mind AA’s singleness of purpose..
Challenge suggested by Laurie C.!
“Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and
became willing to make amends to them all.”
We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to
make amends. We made it when we took inventory. We subjected ourselves to a
drastic self- appraisal. Now we go out to our fellows and repair the damage done
in the past. We attempt to sweep away the debris which has accumulated out of our effort to live
on self-will and run the show ourselves. If we haven't the will to do this, we ask until it comes.
Remember it was agreed at the beginning we would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol.
(PCI publishes material and articles in this newsletter that are created by 3rd parties. PCI does not endorse or assume responsibility for any 3rd party material or articles.)
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2250 Group
Pete C.
26
Mark J.
24
Carl W.
18
Patty M.
14
Tommy B. 5
Melissa L. 1
Mark R.
1
49ers
Laura D.
Just Jack
Bob P.
Lia F.
Brett
Mary M.
Johnny O.
Mike I.
Patty H.
Sue
18
9
28
1
1
4
14
9
30
4
After Work Bunch
Jackie W.
34
John K.
20
Richard M. 14
Kevin T.
32
Billie Jo
2
Kathy H.
1
Jim H.
1
Attitude Adjustment
Glenn
6
Derek
1
High Point
Louann E.
Walter A.
Sandra M.
Lyric L.
Susan S.
18
5
4
2
1
Indian Rocks Group
Cheri A.
1
Tom M.
24
Fran E.
27
Koala
Chris L.
Rachel B.
Janet G.
Progress Not
Perfection
Mia R.
3
Sarah B.
7
Ladies Beach Serenity
Break
Hillary B.
Jannie H.
Connie T.
Terry O.
30
31
39
24
St. Pete Group
Cindy H.
27
Joseph G.
3
Megan C.
3
Nick T.
5
Casey M.
12
Troy D.
26
Lunch Bunch Dunedin
John C.
Jack S.
Audrey H.
George A.
Frenchy H.
Barbara S.
Susan S.
Judy
40
26
23
22
16
4
1
1
Central Group
Leo R.
15
GOYA
Mike M.
Louis R.
Chris F.
John R.
Sophie
Kaitin D.
Patrick S.
Bonnie T.
BJ E.
Oldsmar Group
Bill A.
1
Debbie S.
10
David L.
1
Judy N.
1
Lanette R. 8
Laura L.
10
Newt N.
3
Ray H.
3
Tony T.
17
26
20
19
9
7
4
4
2
Our Common
Problem
Jim H.
26
Kevin H.
3
30
1
17
New Women For
Sobriety
Jennifer
1
1
3
3
4
5
5
14
36
38
Ozona
Sybil
Johnny K.
Ken W.
Ted K.
Amy
Lesley
Gus
Kurt
Seminole Group
Jeremy A. 1
Debbie R.
3
Sunrise/Sunset
Jeff S.
1
Sophia P.
2
Joyce P.
4
Karen
5
Mike B.
6
Patrick F.
7
Stefanie
7
Chris V.
9
Paulie
9
Ross J.
9
Olga
10
Mike W.
11
Dave
12
Sheri
15
Today In Sobriety
Andy
1
Susan
3
Bobby
8
Clint
5
Odette
1
Lydia
8
Missed
Anniversaries
June
ABC
Cheryl T.
Sandra H.
26
14
Central Group
John O.
26
May
Central Group
Krista K. 28
Andrea B. 5
AUGUST Anniversary Submissions must be received by the first Friday of next month : SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2016 to
make it into the NEXT issue. Thank you! Thomas, PnS Anniversary Editor GO TO AAPINELLAS.ORG TO SUBMIT!
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A Work In Progress Group
25.00
ABC Group
50.00
Abe's Place
215.00
After Work Bunch
111.50
Archie's Place - Hi & Dry
10.00
Attitude Adjustment
Back Porch Lunch Bunch
296.00
200.00
20.00
BAIGIS
525.00
Batman's Men's Meeting
30.00
Clearwater Group/301
Countryside Group
150.00
Eastlake Group
165.00
Forty Niners Group
20.00
Free Spirits
55.00
Getting It Together
240.00
Go After Your Sobriety
150.00
Highpoint Group
75.00
Intergroup Meeting
79.20
Ladies Night
70.00
Monday Night Step Sisters
120.00
New Freedom / New Happiness
200.00
Oakhurst
100.00
Oldsmar Group
291.81
Open Door
35.76
Power Greater Than Ourselves
59.00
100.00
Serenity Club Of Clearwater
Serenity Seekers Group
86.00
Spirit Group
90.00
St Pete Group
10.00
Steering Committee Meeting
12.00
Step Into the Spirit
40.00
Sunrise Sunset Group
297.00
Sunset Beach Group
240.00
THE GOD STUFF
100.00
Thursday Morning Break
150.00
Today In Sobriety Group
350.00
Treasure Island Steppers
100.00
Unity Meeting
282.82
TOTAL
5,151.09
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