By The Way - AA Sacramento

Central California Fellowship of AA
By The Way
9960 Business Park Dr. Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 www.aasacramento.org 916-454-1771
FEBRUARY 2016
Central Office will be closed
Monday February 15th
What’s inside ?
Master Calendar
Speaker Meetings
Group News
Special Events
Birthdays
Minutes
Treasurer’s Income & expense Report
Group Contributions
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The Man on the Web: Online Intergroup of A.A.
Excited about today’s expanding ability to reach out to
suffering alcoholics, A.A. members around the world
continue finding new ways to carry A.A.’s message of hope.
“Today’s counterpart to the ‘man on the bed’ is the trembling, sick alcoholic
in cyber-space,” writes Dennis M. of the Bronx, N.Y. in a Grapevine article
titled AA in Cyberspace. “And we see a good number of them looking for
help for the first time. We see them coming back from slips; we see them
finding A.A. at a time and a place where we can feel their desperation and
share our hope, just as we do in f2f (face-to-face) meetings.” One helpful
development in this effort has been the growth of the Online Intergroup of
A.A. (O.I.A.A.), an organization nearing its 20th anniversary. First formed to
help unify the growing number of online meetings that began to mushroom
in the late 1980s, many starting as bulletin board meetings and email groups,
the O.I.A.A. was legally incorporated in 1996, giving online groups a forum
for exchanging information and ideas and for helping one another carry the
message of A.A. online. Online meetings come in a variety of formats: realtime chat, email meetings, telephone chats, audio-visual meetings using
video streaming applications, message boards/forums, and discussion board
meetings. Some are targeted toward specific groups: women, military,
deaf/hard-of-hearing, and there are meetings available in a number of
languages. Many have regular schedules, and some are “catch-as-catch-can,”
with members posting when there is time and a burning desire. Many A.A.
members use the online medium to supplement their f2f meetings or viceversa, depending on each member’s own situation, and most online groups
encourage attendance at f2f meetings. There are many A.A.s, however, who
cannot attend f2f meetings (geographically isolated members, members with
physical disabilities, members living in a foreign country, members in the
military or at sea, older A.A.s, shift workers, parents with young children) and
online A.A. may be the best or only resource available to allow these
members to participate fully in the A.A. Fellowship. One of O.I.A.A.’s chief
services is an online meeting directory posting an up-to-date list of online
A.A. groups on its website (www.aa-intergroup.org). On average, the
directory lists about 170 groups. It also directs an estimated 2,600 online
visitors a month from more than 100 countries to meetings held in 14
languages and to meetings with formats that make A.A. accessible to people
with vision, speech, or hearing problems. A little more than half of O.I.A.A.’s
visitors access their information on mobile devices (phones or tablets), with
others using desktop computers. O.I.A.A.’s directory does not include every
A.A. group in cyber-space, however — only those that choose to be listed
and subscribe to the Twelve Traditions of A.A. Keenly aware that “personal
recovery depends upon A.A. unity,” as the First Tradition says, O.I.A.A. also
encourages communication among online groups as well as with local
intergroups, areas, G.S.O., and other A.A. service bodies. This is done chiefly
through the work of its committees. In addition to a Twelfth Step Committee,
which is comprised of approximately 40 members worldwide, speaking
multiple languages and fielding between 350-400 requests for help per
month,
Continued on pg. 5
You can reach us by email at [email protected]
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Deadline Dates for Submissions
for the By The Way and Monthly flyers 2016
MONTH
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June
Friday 10th
Sun, May 15th
July
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August
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September
Saturday 10th
Mon, Aug. 15th
October
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December
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January 2017
Tuesday 10th
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All submissions need to be in by 5:00PM.Email ALL
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2016 Central Office Volunteer Days
Central Office would like to have volunteers arrive at 9:30AM
on the dates above. Free coffee and donuts are available in
exchange for a couple of hours of your time to assist in the
monthly mailings.
Please call (916) 454-1771 if you plan to attend.
Volunteer Dates for 2016 Mailings
Flyer Mailing
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Thursday 11th
Friday 11th
Monday 11th
Wed 11th
Monday 13th
Monday 11th
Thursday 11th
Monday 12th
Tuesday 11th
Monday 14th
Monday 12th
By The Way Mailing
*Volunteers need a minimum of six months of sobriety to answer the hotline.
[email protected]
H&I MONTHLY MEETING
3rd Thursday, at 6PM
Denny’s Restaurant
7900 College Town Dr., Sacramento,
95826
(Howe Ave & Hwy 50)
We have an ongoing need for volunteers.
Contact the Area 42 Chairman, Mike H. for
more information
CCFAA TELE-SERVICE
COMMITTEE MEETING
2nd Saturday from
10:00am to Noon at
Central Office
9960 Business Park Dr.
# 110 Sacramento, 95827
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 up-to-date info about
your meeting location, day, time, and format.
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!
PI/CPC COMMITTEE
Meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at 6:00 PM
Faith Presbyterian Church
625 Florin Road, Sacramento 95831
March 2nd
Friday, April 1st
Friday 29th
Tuesday 31st
OFFICE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00PM at Central Office
9960 Business Park Dr. Suite 110, Sac., CA 95827
Thursday 30th
Friday 29th
Friday Sept. 2nd
Friday 30th
Monday 31st
Friday, Dec. 2nd
Friday, Dec. 30th
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.
CCFAA
TELE-SERVICE 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.
CCFAA Delegates’ Meeting
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Meeting begins at 3:00pm
New Delegates arrive at 2:00pm
Traditional Group Meeting Hall
2625 Alta Arden Expressway, Sac., 95825
CCF SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
2nd Wednesday of each month; 6:00pm
Mimi’s Cafe
2029 Alta Arden Expy, 95825 ( Between Howe &
Ethan)
The next meeting will be February 10th.
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A.A. Teleservice Needs YOU!!
Alcoholics Anonymous Teleservice, also known as the A.A.
hotline, services alcoholics who are in need of help. We help them
to locate meetings in their area or provide them with someone to talk to
in times of crisis.
This is a great way to be of service to your fellow alcoholics. All
you need is the use of a phone and a current meeting schedule.
From the comfort of your own home on a landline telephone or even
while you’re out and about with the use of a cell phone you can be of
service.
We would love to have you join our team. If you have at least six
(6) months of sobriety and would like to be of service please contact
Central Office at 916-454-1771 or email: [email protected]
California Northern Interior Area
Calendar 2016
Area Committee Mtg. Feb. 20th W. Sacramento
PRAASA Mar. 4-6 Spokane, WA
NCCAA Mar. 18-20 San Ramon, CA
Area Committee Mtg. Mar 19th W. Sacramento
(W. Sacramento Meets at the East Yolo
Fellowship, 1040 Soule St. at Jefferson Blvd.)
THANK
YOU NEW
FAITHFUL
FIVERS
“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?”
“Came to Believe” PG 23
SERVICE
OPPORTUNITIES @
CCFAA!
We need volunteers to help with the assembly of
the flyer mailing on Thursday, February 11th at
9:30 a.m. and the By The Way mailing on
Monday, February 29th at 9:30 a.m.
Donuts - Coffee - Fellowship - and Fun!
NEWS FROM VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
In service during the month of January:
WHERE GRATITUDE IS AN
ACTION WORD!
TeleDesk Volunteers & Subs: Cindy F. - Cindy Jo M. - Joyce H.
Dlorah B. - Lynn S. - Karen Y. - Kathy K. - Beth B. -Cathy N. Cheryl G. - Karla S. - Norma A. - Merlie T.
Sales Desk: Ron H. - Karen Y. - Cindy F. - Cathy N. - Melissa Z. Daniel Z. - Cindy Jo M. - Robin T.
BTW & Flyer Mailing: Beth B. - Bill E. - Pete G. - Mike K. Karla S. - Carol L. - Sherri KW.- Michael P.
Jim D. - Cristin C. - Elaine A.
Bulk Mailing: - Beth B.
BTW : Layout & Design - Karina K. - Robin T.
Celebrating February Birthdays:
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.
WORDSMITHY
Ron H., 13 yrs, - Karen Y., 13 yrs
- OBSESSION Excessive and
irrational mental attachment /
a persistent and disturbing
preoccupation with an often
unreasonable idea or feeling /
compelling motivation /
fixation / compulsion
Teleservice Activity Report
(YTD Data Unavailable)
Teleservice
December YTD
12 Step
Teledesk Activity Report
December 2015
Teledesk
December YTD
23
N/A
12 Step
Meetings/Info
251
N/A
Meetings/Info
348 5,154
Total Calls
274
N/A
Total Calls
361 5,349
12
(from The Little Big Book Dictionary)
CCFAA
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WEEKLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS Cont’d
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00 pm.
WHERE: Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Dr. Cameron Park.
Last Saturday is Birthday Night. Come We need your support!
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.
Speaker. WHERE: Church of Christ, 1799 Cirby Way, Roseville.
More details @ fourthdimensiongroup.org.
FOXHALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Tuesdays at 7:00pm. WHERE: Church
of Christ, 1321 Peachtree Lane (Multipurpose Room), Yuba City
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ WHEN: Saturday Night.
Meeting, 8:00-9:30 pm. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St, 95678
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Every Sunday from
11:00AM-12:00PM. WHERE: Sunset No-Al Alano Club, 5809
Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. We have local speakers who inspire
and inform.
TRIPLE A SPEAKER/PARTICIPATION MEETING ~ WHEN: Friday
night at 7:00pm. WHERE: 18014 Applegate Rd., Applegate.
NORTH HALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at
8:00 pm. 20 min Speaker: Valencia S., 40 min Speaker: Dorian G.
WHERE: 3501 2nd Ave., Sac
NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the
month, 7:00 pm. WHERE: 2330 Fairfield St., Sacramento.
RIO LINDA MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: 2nd Friday.
Doors open at 6:00pm. WHERE: Rio Linda fellowship, 515 L. St.
(5th St. Calvary Lutheran Church.)
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
(at 6:00pm.) on Freeport. Speakers: 2/13, Kiki G. of Folsom. 3/12
Penny P. of Livermore. 4/9, Dan Mc. of Lathrop. 5/14, Monica H.
of Fair Oaks. 6/11, Adrian L. of Sacramento.
SACYPAA ~ WHEN: Fourth Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm.
WHERE: 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. Speakers: 20 min. John Q. Main Speaker: Emile C.
MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Every third Saturday at
7:30pm. WHERE: 244 Palm Ave., Auburn, CA.
BEEN THERE DONE THAT FWP~ WHEN: 6:30 pm. Speaker
WHERE: ( Madhouse ) - 8938 Madison Ave. Fair Oaks.
DAVIS HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of each month at
7:00pm. WHERE: St. Martin’s Church, 640 Hawthorn / Sycamore.
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 4th Saturday of every month.
Potluck at 6:00 PM and Speaker at 8:00 PM WHERE: Native Sons
Hall, 9151 Grove St., Elk Grove (corner of Kent and Grove St).
GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: 1st Saturday of every month. Dinner:
6:00pm, Speaker: 7:00pm Speaker : Feb 6, Joe A. of Citrus
Heights. Spaghetti Dinner. March 5, Frank A. of Sacramento,
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. April 2, Claire H. of Dublin,
Chicken Dinner. May 7, Chris R. of Sacramento, Mexican Feast.
June 4, Maggie A. of Sacramento, Ham Dinner. July 2,
Hamburger/Hot Dog BBQ, Group supplies main course, dinner
served in the dining hall next to our room. Join us! Bring a side
dish or just yourself and some friends. WHERE: 908 C St. Suite F,
Galt, CA.
GROUP ONE ~ WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, the noon
meeting is a speaker meeting. WHERE: 2804 T St., Sacramento.
GROUP THREE ~ WHEN: 3rd Saturday of the month at 6:00pm.
Speaker: WHERE: 9940 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110, Sac.
HI-FLYERS ~ 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 7:00pm WHERE: Marriott Courtyard , 4422 Y St.
Sacramento, 95817. (Free Parking top floor of Hospital)
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ WHEN: Feb. 20th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm.
20 min. Speaker: Valencia S. 40 min. Speaker: Dorian G. WHERE:
2903 30th Street.
NEW HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every month 7PM.
WHERE: St. Francis Episcopal Church 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd.
CCFAA
QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETING
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Quarterly - March,
June, September and December on the Third Saturday of the
month at 7:00pm. WHERE: 1040 Soule St., West Sacramento, CA.
Potluck at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the
fellowship.
GROUP UPDATES & CHANGES
MOMMY AND ME ~ New Location ~ Starting Feb.15th, will be
at Friends Church, 4001 E. St. 95819
WOODLAND GROUP ~ Closed ~ Friday 6:00pm meeting.
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ Birthday Night will now be
on the Last Thursday of the month.
TAHOE PARK GROUP ~ Time Change~ When: Monday and
Thursday will be 7:00pm and change to one hour. WHERE: 5801
2nd Ave. Journey Church, Fellowship Hall.
11th STEP MEDITATION MEETING ~ Time Change ~ The meeting
starts at 5:30pm This is a open one hour meeting. WHERE: 2314 J.
St. Sunlight of the Spirit, Sacramento.
NEW GROUPS AND MEETINGS
ALL TRIBES AA FWP ~ New Book Study Meeting ~ WHEN: Friday
Nights at 7:00pm - 8:30pm WHERE: 2627 J. St. Sac. (Parking &
entrance in the Alley)
GROUP ONE ~ New Meeting ,”We Agnostics” ~ WHEN: Friday,
9:00pm - 10:00pm. This is an open meeting. WHERE: 2804 T. St.
ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Sunday, 7:00pm 8:00pm. This is an open meeting. WHERE: 1300 Cirby Way,
West Slope Fellowship ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Saturday,
NOON. WHERE: 5581 Gail Rd., Pollock Pines, CA. off Forebay Rd.
Senior Citizen Ctr. Meeting is an open, one-hour women’s
meeting.
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NEW GROUPS AND MEETINGS
WHOLESALE MIRACLES ~ New Group ~ WHEN:
Friday, 6:00pm -7:00pm. This is a open, Study
meeting for gay members. WHERE: Lambda
Center, 1927 L. St. Sacramento, CA 95811
GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ Needs Support! We meet every
Saturday at 8:00pm for an open, non-smoking speaker meeting
with handicap access. We are located at 3100 Rodeo Rd. in
Cameron Park. Join us for fellowship and great speakers!
SPECIAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY
TH
39 ANNUAL SPRING FLING “Language of the Heart” ~ WHEN:
February 12-14, 2016 WHERE: 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento,
CA 95825 (Double Tree Hotel)
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP ~ Monthly Commitment Mtg & Special
Event WHEN: 3rd Saturday. Doors open 5:30pm Event 6:00pm
Commitment Meeting 7:00pm. WHERE: 9151 grove St., Native
Sons Hall.
MARCH
EAST YOLO FWP ~ Secretary Workshop ~ Every Second Saturday
at 12:00pm WHERE: 1040 Soule St. W. Sacramento, 95691
FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP ~ We meet every Monday at 8:00pm
for a one hour book study. We meet at the Trinity Episcopal
Church in the Trinity Hall located at 410 Wool St., Folsom, CA. This
is a closed meeting where we read the first 164 pages of the Big
Book and Dr. Bob’s Nightmare every other time. Hope to see you
there!
NCCAA 69th ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE WHEN: March 18
Thru 20th Registration opens at 1:00pm WHERE: San Ramon
Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr. 94583 Website norcalaa.org
GOLDEN GIRL’S GROUP ~ This is a very Special AA meeting for
Women age Fifty & older. But open to all interested recovering
women. WHEN: Mondays, 10:00am to 11:30am. WHERE: Sunset
No-Al Club, 5809 Gibbons Dr., Carmichael.
WESTERN SLOPE INTERGROUP ANNOUNCES ~ 12 STEP
WORKSHOP FOR AA & AL-ANON WITH RON D. ~ WHEN: April 23,
1:oopm - 5:00pm. WHERE: Diamond Springs firemen’s Hall 3734
China Garden Rd. Diamond Springs.
GROUP ONE ~ Birthday night! Every third Friday at 7:00pm. We
meet at 2804 T Street, Sacramento.
Newcastle Friday Night Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous ~
Invites you to join us! ~ WHEN: Fridays, 7-8:15pm. WHERE:
Newcastle United Methodist Church - 410 Buena Vista Ave. (off
Old State Hwy) Speaker and Discussion
PROGRAM OF ACTION ~ Discontinued Meeting ~ WHEN:
Sundays, 5:00pm WHERE: 1017 10th St. Sacramento
ROUND TABLE AA GROUP ~ Support Us! The Round Table
Alcohol Anonymous (A.A.) Group meet every
Monday night, 8-9 PM, at St Andrew's Episcopal
Church, 7850 Watt Avenue, Antelope, CA. Our
A.A. meeting is an open meeting, one hour long,
non-smoking, with handicap
access. 916.454.1100.
44th ANNUAL HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTION CONFERENCE
“Service in Sobriety” WHEN: April 29, Thru May 1st. Registration
opens at 5:00pm. WHERE: Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Hall,
1351 Maple Ave. Santa Rosa, 95404 Website: handinorcal.org
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP ~ Sundays at 7:00pm at the St.
Francis Episcopal Church, 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. The
first meeting of the month is the tradition for that month, and
the topic for the last meeting of the month is the step for that
month. Other topics from The Big Book, 12 & 12, AA Comes of Age
SO THIS IS IT GROUP ~ Needs Support! WHEN: Thursdays at
8:00pm WHERE: Advent Lutheran Church, 5901 San Juan Ave.,
Citrus Heights.
WE AGNOSTICS ~ Discontinued Meeting ~ WHEN: Tuesday,
7:30pm. WHERE: 4706 Arden Way at Mission Gethsemane
Lutheran Church
WOODLAND GROUP AA/ Birthday Meeting ~ WHEN: Last
Saturday of the month, 6:30 Potluck. Birthday meeting at 7:30pm.
WHERE: 96 West Main St., Woodland, 956
CCFAA
TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ “Anonymity and Social Media
Workshop” When: March 26, Starts at Noon. WHERE: 2625 Alta
Arden Express Way, Sacramento.
APRIL
The Man on the Web: Cont’d from page 1
O.I.A.A. has formed committees for: Public Information,
Cooperation With the Professional Community, Unity and G.S.O.
liaison, Conventions, Finance, Policy and Admissions, and World
Wide Web — all of which are described on O.I.A.A.’s website.
O.I.A.A.’s governing body, the Intergroup Assembly, is made up of
an Intergroup
Representative
and alternate
from each
registered
group, plus its
committee
chairs, their
alternates, and
five officers: a
chair and cochair, treasurer,
historian, and secretary. With the lessons learned over nearly 20
years working together, they strive to practice the principles of A.A.
in all web affairs, so that the hand of A.A. will always be there in
cyberspace as well.
Source: Box 459, Winter Issue, 2015
AA Thought for the Day
If I don't drink today, I have the hope of a tomorrow.
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God’s Boxes
Pain is a Gift
Three days ago I removed and replaced the battery in
my wife’s car. For the past two mornings I have been
getting up with a sore back and experiencing
reminders during the day. This news flash from my
body is a gift to me – I interpret it to mean this is one
more thing that this 8o year old man should not
engage in on a regular basis.
My focus is on the pain we bring to ourself, pain that
is a result of our own fallible decision thinking and
making.
I sought to the softer easier way in all things, when I
was younger.
I followed that path through many misunderstandings,
personal
crises,
destroyed
occupational
opportunities,
broken
relationships,
shattered
dreams,
unfulfilled
promises, and
personal
disappointments. Thank God for the gift of pain that
leads to the moment of desperation when we become
totally willing to change! Change the way we think.
Change the way we act and change the way we feel!
My point is that pain is the great motivator of
change. Instead of avoiding pain this is an opportunity
for us to examine it, to learn from it. Pain generates an
internal force strong enough to overcome the choice
that appeared to be softer and less strenuous. I see
those life disappointments as opportunities to develop
my spiritual life. When depressed my temptation may
be to wallow in maudlin melancholy but for me this is
time to be “captain of my own ship, master of my
destiny!” .
I love AA , I love the emphasis on becoming aware of
my motivations, taking action, assuming responsibility
for myself and my actions, to be available to those I
can help and responsible to the alcoholic that reaches
out to me.
God bless you!
Robert J.
Thought to Ponder . . .
Self-esteem doesn't need an audience.
I have in my hands two boxes, Which God gave me to
hold.
He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black box, And all
your joys in the gold." I heeded His words, and in the two
boxes, Both my joys and sorrows I stored, But though the
gold became heavier each day, The black was as light as
before. With curiosity, I opened the black,
I wanted to find out why, And I saw, in the base of the box,
a hole, Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
”My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings, the
black is for you to let go." I showed the hole to God, and
mused,
"I wonder where my sorrows could be!" He smiled a gentle
smile and said,
"My child, they're all here with me.." I asked God, why He
gave me the boxes, Why the gold and the black with the
hole?
Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
The Online Intergroup
<http://www.aa-intergroup.org/> is a service
entity established pursuant to Tradition Nine of
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to operate on behalf
of the participating online AA groups in
accordance with AA’s Twelve Traditions and
Twelve Concepts since 1996. The Intergroup
exists to aid the online groups in their common
purpose of carrying the AA message to the
alcoholic who still suffers.
HALT
Trying to argue yourself out of a drink is rather like
attempting self-hypnosis.
Often, it is about as effective as trying to persuade a
pregnant mare not to foal when her term has come.
For these reasons, then, when we suggest avoiding
fatigue and hunger,
we often tie in a mention of one more hazard to make it
a triple play:
"Don't let yourself get too tired, too hungry, or too
lonely." Check it out.
If the notion of taking a drink crosses your mind any
time soon, pause to consider.
As often as not, you are likely to find you are in one or
more of those three high-risk conditions.
- Living Sober, pp. 36-37
Happy Birthday!
By The Way
AA UNITY
Jim D., 30 yrs
Nancy L., 16 yrs
Marty R., 12 yrs
ALL TRIBES
Karen C., 24 yrs
James R., 10 yrs
Stacy H., 12 yrs
Kenzie W., 1 yr
BABES IN RECOVERY
Jeannine S., 4 yrs
Sandi S., 1 yr
Nancy M., 1 yr
CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP
Colleen, 11 yrs
Rick 9 yrs
John Henry, 6 yrs
Kathy, 6 yrs
Maurice N., 5 yrs
Michael D., 3 yrs
CORDOVA SERENIT Y SEEKERS
Bob B., 37 yrs
Carolyn S., 28 yrs
Jennifer Q., 21 yrs
CORDOVA GOOD MORNING
Andi M., 12 yrs
Vincent D., 3 yrs
COURAGE TO CHANGE
Sharon H., 30 yrs
Rhonda B., 29 yrs
DAVIS HOPE GROUP
Jodi R., 37 yrs
Laura L., 23 yrs
Barbara B., 22 yrs
Marc M., 15 yrs
Jeff S., 15 yrs
Ruthy, 13 yrs
Rob M., 12 yrs
Dina C., 12 yrs
Ava C., 11 yrs
Randy S., 11 yrs
Shelly F., 9 yrs
Giselle G., 9 yrs
Amy G., 9 yrs
Molly, 7 yrs
Molly G., 7 yrs
Kendall, 6 yrs
David L., 4 yrs
Eleanor L., 4 yrs
Melanie H., 4 yrs
Yousef, 3 yrs
Austin B., 1 yr
Carolyne K., 1 yr
Catalina E., 1 yr
EAST YOLO
Patty P., 48 yrs
Helena H., 36 yrs
George M., 32 yrs
Iney Y., 28 yrs
Fred S., 27 yrs
Efren P., 20 yrs
Bill H., 16 yrs
Christina M., 13 yrs
Georgina Y., 13 yrs
Lowell M., 13 yrs
Ann F., 12 yrs
Otto B., 11 yrs
Linda B., 10 yrs
Cliff S., 9 yrs
Cari Mc, 8 yrs
Kathy H., 8 yrs
Paul D., 8 yrs
Jamie M., 7 yrs
Hillbilly C., 6 yrs
Mathew B., 6 yrs
Michele B., 4 yrs
Jason P., 4 yrs
Amy B., 3 yrs
Gary S., 3 yrs
Lahlanda B., 3 yrs
Laticia T. 1 yr
ELK GROVE FELLOWS HIP
Jim D., 29 yrs
Greg A., 22 yrs
Louie C., 16 yrs
Nancy L., 16 yrs
Dennis O., 12 rs
Donnie S., 7 yrs
Eric B., 7 yrs
Guy K., 7 yrs
Hillstreet M., 5 yrs
Richard Mc., 3 yrs
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GROUP THREE
Cont’d
Clemenet V., 13 yrs
Karen Y., 13 yrs
Jerry M., 9 yrs
Kevin S., 8 yrs
Debbie R., 8 yrs
Jim D., 7 yrs
Jennifer B., 7 yrs
Florence M., 7 yrs
Karen H., 7 yrs
Angela V., 7 yrs
Mike S., 7 yrs
Debbie H., 7 yrs
Stan J. 26 yrs
Signe W., 7 yrs
Mark G., 6 yrs
Pamela L. 13 yrs
Karen C., 6 yrs
Scott H., 6 yrs
Kerri G., 6 yrs
Kathy M., 6 yrs
Eli M., 6 yrs
Matthew P., 6 yrs
Al A. 34 yrs
Shawn M., 6 yrs
Kurt C., 5 yrs
Carolyn S. 28 yrs
Allyson B., 5 yrs
Wes D., 5 yrs
Dawnie, 5 yrs
Mike H., 5 yrs
Ivan H., 5 yrs
Olivia M., 5 yrs
Ron H. 13 yrs
Jeannie, 5 yrs
Nicole T., 5 yrs
Dennis O. 12 yrs
Susan S., 5 yrs
Sherri W., 5 yrs
Candice M., 4 yrs
Amy B., 4 yrs
Beckie H., 4 yrs
Kathie S., 4 yrs
Liz O., 4 yrs
Edwards N., 4 yrs
Elizabeth W., 4 yrs
Nichallo C., 3 yrs
Jack A., 3 yrs
Wes L., 3 yrs
Kevin K., 3 yrs
Jennifer P., 3 yrs
Nina M., 3 yrs
Moria D., 2 yrs
Pam T., 3 yrs
Robert K., 2 yrs
Anna G., 2 yrs
Frankie P., 2 yrs
Doug K., 2 yrs
Jason S., 2 yrs
Rick M., 1 yr
John W., 1 yr
FEBRUARY
Karen Y. 13 yrs
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP
Cont’d
Lance T., 2 yrs
Lucy C., 2 yrs
Ashley L., 2 yrs
Rachel H., 1 yr
Joan T., 1 yr
Jesus R., 1 yr
Bre V., 1 yr
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS MEETING
Debbie, 9 yrs
Dory, 5 yrs
Melissa H., 7 yrs
Mark F., 3 yrs
Britton L., 1 yr
GALT
Mary R., 51 yrs
John P., 20 yrs
Ed P., 9 yrs
Janeen, 4 yrs
GREENHAVEN GROUP
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS
Marv P., 30 yrs
Cindy C., 22 yrs
Antonio C., 20 yrs
Robert G., 19 yrs
Andy H., 28 yrs
Willie B., 26 yrs
Bill L., 18 yrs
Karen N., 17 yrs
Jessica H., 15 yrs
Scott C., 19 yrs
Jorge V., 10 yrs
Andrea W., 9 yrs
Rob S., 14 yrs
Anna Leah, 6 yrs
Naima C., 6 yrs
Mike C., 6 yrs
Robert W., 5 yrs
Matthew W., 5 yrs
Ursell A., 6 yrs
Bella J., 2 yrs
Jodi R., 5 yrs
Kathy M., 5 yrs
Suzy B., 5 yrs
Jack O., 4 yrs
Kelly K., 2 yrs
Isaac c., 1 yr
Denise S., 4 yrs
Lamont B., 4 yrs
Chachi, 1 yr
Shazia, 1 yr
Juan R., 1 yr
David F., 1 yr
Brian G., 3 yrs
GROUP THREE
Patty P., 49 yrs
Rod C., 36 yrs
Gilbert J., 32 yrs
Sue M., 26 yrs
Antonio C., 20 yrs
Wes L., 18 yrs
Vicki R., 15 yrs
Rick B., 40 yrs
George M., 33 yrs
Bob O., 28 yrs
Leslie C., 24 yrs
Bill L., 18 yrs
Judalynn K., 15 yrs
Kip W., 14 yrs
F EBRUARY
TOTAL YEARS
OF
SOBRIETY
4,857
YEARS
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ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP
ROSEVILLE 5th STREET Cont’d
NORTH HALL
Ernie R., 27 yrs
Adelise G., 12 yrs
Paul J., 7 yrs
Willie D., 6 yrs
Dan B., 32 rs
Pam M., 31 yrs
Aunna M., 5 yrs
Chelsea M., 6 yrs
Brittany B., 5 yrs Clinton N., 7 yrs
Sabrina C., 29 yrs
David P., 27 yrs
Randy
S.,
4
yrs
Carl C., 4 yrs
Holly C., 4 yrs
Franchesca A 3 yrs
Vince H., 24 yrs
Nance S., 23 yrs
Melanie S., 2 yrs
Madison L., 1 yr
Mike S., 3 yrs
Tony, 3 yrs
Loretta A., 22 yrs
Betty H., 20 yrs
Lindsay S., 1 yr
Brad C., 1yr
Michael D., 3 yrs
David P., 3 yrs
Cate S., 20 yrs
Glenn M., 16 yrs
Carla
J.,
1
yr
Kathy K., 1 yr
Candy M., 3 yrs
Jeff C., 2 yrs
Carolyn S., 16 yrs
Jamie M., 16 yrs
Kristi R., 2 yrs
Brandon E., 1 yr Jason S., 1 yr
Melissa H., 13 yrs
Rose S., 12 yrs
ROUND TABLE
Corey J., 1 yr
Craig W., 1 yr
Mark H., 12 yrs
Kim C., 12 yrs
Max H. 3 yrs
Mark L. 1 yr
Daniel G., 1 yr
Eric N., 1 yr
Gerald H., 11 yrs
Bill K., 11 yrs
Karen
M.,
1
yr
Taylor C., 1 yr
Ken K., 1 yr
Robin V., 8 yrs
Nanci E., 7 yrs
SERENITY BOOK STUDY
Mike N., 1 yr
Michael F., 6 yrs
Arturo J., 6 yrs
Marv P. 30 yrs
Robert O. 29 yrs
ROSEVILLE TUES NIGHT GROUP
Mike C., 6 yrs
Kerri G., 6 yrs
SHARING AND CARING
Ann H., 33 yrs
Bill B., 6 yrs
Joangeline O., 5 yrs Gary H., 33 yrs
Rick M. 37 yrs
Peter B. 35 yrs
GiGi R., 5 yrs
Philip R., 5 yrs
Keith H., 27 yrs
Mel S., 32 yrs
Bev B., 31 yrs
Shawn R., 5 yrs
Sam A., 3 yrs
Robert B., 22 yrs
Pamela L., 22 yrs Joe R., 33 yrs
Isaac M., 30 yrs
George M., 29 yrs
Debbie B., 3 yrs
Mandy B., 3 yrs
Bill D., 22 yrs
Phil C., 22 yrs
Scott
L.,
27
yrs
Kristine M., 21 yrs
Ryan P., 3 yrs
Larry C., 3 yrs
Ben M., 10 yrs
Joe R., 15 yrs
Ken H., 14 yrs
Jorge V., 10 yrs
Terri L., 2 yrs
Christina F., 2 yrs Dave K., 11 yrs
Dave C., 11 yrs
Rachel
S.,
10
yrs
Mary E., 8 yrs
Frank L., 2 yrs
Edward H., 10 yrs Jerry B., 10 yrs
Michelle B., 5 yrs Jody J., 4 yrs
OAKTREE
Gwen L., 9 yrs
Van S., 9 yrs
Sherrie B., 4 yrs
William M., 4 yrs
Dalise, 33 yrs
Jannine, 31 yrs
Joe N., 8 yrs
Jerry S., 8 yrs
Melissa B.,3 yrs
Bruce L., 26 yrs
Joanna P., 22 yrs Sheri S., 7 yrs
Clinton N., 7 yrs Emily S., 3 yrs
Pricilla,
3
yrs
Nathan T., 2 yrs
Tami O., 14 yrs
Marty R., 12 yrs
Leslie F., 5 yrs
Katie L., 5 yrs
Brad J., 2 yrs
Rebecca B., 2 yrs
Valerie H., 11 yrs
Marti, 10 yrs
Kate G., 5 yrs
Jesse A., 4 yrs
Dennis Earl S., Jr, 1 yr Angie, 1 yr
Liz H., 8 yrs
Wendy H., 7 yrs
Suzanne P., 4 yrs
Mike G., 3 yrs
Terry S., 1 yr
Monica J., 1 yr
Mike S., 5 yrs
Peggy S., 5 yrs
Kathryn M., 3 yrs
Susie E., 3 yrs
Maggie H., 1 yr
Blythe, 4 yrs
Mario, 4 yrs
Jo W., 2 yrs
Wendy S., 2 yrs
STUDENTS OF SOBRIETY
Paul M., 4 yrs
Ann C., 4 yrs
Jacque, 2 yrs
Ronda W., 2 yrs
Julie H., 5 yrs
Christina N., 4 yrs
Denise S., 4 yrs
Steve R., 4 yrs
Joe P., 1 yr
Bob R., 1 yr
John
P.,
2
yrs
Alicia C., 2 yrs
David G., 3 yrs
Liz C., 2 yrs
Ken K., 1 yr
Mariana R., 1 yr
Joey P., 1 r
Albert S., 2 yrs
Casandra S., 2 yrs Jeanie K., 1 yr
Rachel H., 1 yr
SOUTHPORT SERENITY
Mike C., 2 yrs
Rick, 37 yrs
Kenny B., 12 yrs
ORANGEVALE OPEN
ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP
Kathy R., 7 yrs
Denise D., 2 yrs
Margaret Rose, 14 yrs Dewy A., 12 yrs
Ernie R., 27 yrs
Adelise G., 12 yrs TAHOE PARK GROUP
Joey P., 1 yr
Mike W., 7 yrs
Clinton N., 7 yrs
Aunna M., 5 yrs
Ron B. 22 yrs
Steve D., 21 yrs
RIO LINDA
Randy S., 4 yrs
Carl C., 4 yrs
Rich A., 14 yrs
Dan G., 14 yrs
Bart W., 26 yrs
Mike K., 25 yrs
Erin B., 1 yr
Melanie S., 2 yrs Madison L., 1 yr
David C., 11 yrs
Michael, 5 yrs
TUESDAY CORDOVA KISS
Lindsay S., 1 yr
Brad C., 1yr
Michael S., 4 yrs
Amy S., 2 yrs
Sheila S., 20 yrs
Dick W., 18 yrs
Carla J., 1 yr
Kathy K., 1 yr
Amber D., 2 yrs
DeShon B., 2 yrs
Pam Q., 5 yrs
Galen Q., 5 yrs
Jason S., 1 yr
Jamie H., 2 yrs
Denny C., 1 yr
WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP
ROUND TABLE
Susan E., 1 yr
Mitch D., 28 yrs
ROSEVILLE 5th STREET
Max H. 3 yrs
Mark L. 1 yr
WHAT A WAY TO START A WEEKEND
Kevin F., 33 yrs
Rod C., 26 yrs
Karen M., 1 yr
Sunny O., 33 yrs
Nancy E., 20 yrs
Big Mel, 32 yrs
John G., 32 yrs
SERENITY
BOOK
STUDY
Maryann
B.,
17
yrs
Shari, 10 yrs
Ron R., 21 yrs
Jack M., 19 yrs
Marv P. 30 yrs
Robert O. 29 yrs Jerry S., 8 yrs
Rick K., 9 yrs
Robert K., 7 yrs
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WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE
Cyndi G., 19 yrs
Chuck D., 16 yrs
Austin B., 1 yr
Chery D., 1 yr
WOODLAND GROUP
Jay F., 28 yrs
Jodi R,. 37 yrs
Jim A., 24 yrs
Donald M., 10 yrs
Paul H., 3 yrs
Vaughn W., 5 yrs
Arthur B., 2 yrs
Brian E., 2 yrs
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL
Donna A., 37 yrs
James S., 35 yrs
Cliff E., 35 yrs
Marian C., 31 yrs
Jay F., 28 yrs
Frank E., 27 yrs
Ken B., 26 yrs
Bart, 24 yrs
Neil Z., 23 yrs
Richie V.,10 yrs
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL Cont’d
Donald M., 10 yrs
Bob C., 8 yrs
Louis A., 7 yrs
Michele B., 5 yrs
Jamie P., 5 yrs
Jared B., 5 yrs
Brenda W., 5 yrs
Samantha R., 5 yrs
Jessica S., 5 yrs
Sean G., 4 yrs
Linda T., 4 yrs
Linda G., 4 yrs
Andrea D., 3 yrs
Paul H., 3 yrs
Crystal M.,2 yrs
Renato E., 2 yrs
Kelly P., 1 yr
LATE SUBMISSIONS (JANUARY)
GROUP THREE
Maureen W., 37 yrs
February 2016
LATE SUBMISSIONS
(JANUARY) Cont’d
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP
Diane W., 14 yrs
Doug F., 13 yrs
Denae H., 9 yrs
Brenda R., 9 yrs
Weilen A., 9 yrs
Sara B., 5 yrs
Colleen A., 4 yrs
Harry U., 3 yrs
Andrew Z., 3 yrs
Jack M., 2 yrs
Scott B., 2 yrs
Josh B., 2 yrs
Dawna B., 2 yrs
Jamie C., 2 yrs
Jimmy A., 2 yrs
Carey W., 2 yrs
ROUND TABLE GROUP
T.C. 28 yrs
Steve S. 2 yrs
WHAT A WAY TO START A WEEKEND
Cavi 27 yrs
Patricia, 26 yrs
Julie D., 20 yrs
Denise, 10 yrs
Pamela, 2 yrs
The Second Step
“Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.”
What can we believe in? A.A. does not demand belief; Twelve Steps are only suggestions. Importance of an
open mind. Variety of ways to faith. Substitutions of A.A. as Higher Power. Plight of the disillusioned.
Roadblocks of indifference and prejudice. Lost faith found in A.A. Problems of intellectuality and selfsufficiency. Negative and positive thinking. Self-righteousness. Defiance is an outstanding characteristic of
alcoholics. Step Two is a rallying point to sanity. Right relation to God.
--Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pg.5
The Second Tradition
“for our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority---a loving God as He may express Himself in
our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.”
Where does A.A. get its direction? Sole authority in A.A. is loving God as He may express Himself in the
group conscience. Formation of a group. Growing pains rotating committees are servants of the group.
Leaders do not govern, they serve. Does A.A. have a real leadership? “Elder statesmen” and “bleeding
deacons.” The group conscience speaks.
-- Twelve steps and Twelve Traditions, pg. 9-10
The Second Concept
When , in 1955,the A.A. groups confirmed the permanent charter for their General service Conference, they
thereby delegated to the Conference complete authority for the active maintenance of our world services
and thereby made the Conference --- excepting for any change in the Twelve Traditions or in Article 12 of the
Conference Charter --- the actual voice and the effective conscience for our whole Society.
--- The Twelve Concepts of World Service Illustrated
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Planning Not Projection
"As the chaotic world of the drinking alcoholic
is replaced by one of stability in sobriety it
becomes apparent that plans can be made to
encourage positive living. For example:
planning holidays, dental appointments and the
household budget. We cannot plan that it will
be the best holiday ever, that no dental work is
required, or that our monetary fortunes will
remain the same; that would be projecting. We
plan plans, not results."
AA. Grapevine Oct. 1992
CCFAA
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Quote of the Month
"All turmoil comes from the deep, nagging feeling that
we should be different from what we are ... If we could
totally accept who and what we are (changing each
instant), we would find ourselves moving in the silent
immenseness of now."
Vietnam, September 1974 "Awareness" Spiritual Awakenings
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THE DAY THE LIGHTS CAME ON
Like most of us in AA,I spent years trying to navigate my way through the rough waters of alcoholism thinking
that, someday, everything would come together and I would settle into a life that was normal, but we all know
how absurd that delusion is for an undiagnosed alcoholic. I started drinking in my early teens and never drank
moderately. I always drank for oblivion from the start and I believe it was to cover up emotional damage done
as the result of my unsupervised, misguided, undisciplined behavior. I don't attribute that to anybody's mistreatment of me, but more to my inability to see myself as an equal to those around me. I was used to being the
smallest kid in the presence of my peers and I found myself trying to get my share of attention so I often over
compensated to make up for my low self esteem. I developed habits of dishonesty to make up for my short
falls, and that led to a pattern of life that we in AA
are familiar with.
At the young age of 28, I became desperate
help as nothing I was doing seemed to be workple were there to greet me, and within 2 minutes,
been sober since that day. At the time, I hadn't
but the obsession was gone from that very first
consistent with the steps and principles of the
issues were there and all I had to do was to seek
same problems and getting positive results.
enough to swallow my pride and call AA for
ing. I showed up before a meeting, and 3 peoTHE LIGHTS CAME ON, in my head and I have
realized it, and I was vigilant for a long time
day. I made a 180% turn in most of my thinking
program. The answers to all of my self esteem
them out as I saw others dealing with those
I After 45 years of attending many meetings, over a long period of time, and watching thousands of people
coming and going in the program, with various reasons for being there, and like snowflakes, no two are alike, I
can almost tell when he/she comes to that point when THE LIGHTS COME ON. Seeing that happen, sometimes
after years of struggle, is a touching experience. In my early days I didn't recognize it so much as I was mentally
busy trying to figure out my own solutions, but as I have settled into a life that is, for the most part, peaceful, I
recognize it often and it is a moving experience.
If anyone has ever watched the movie about Helen Keller entitled, The Miracle Worker, about a girl who was
born blind and deaf. She woke up each day in total silence and darkness. Imagine how that would be. In desperation, they brought in a teacher, Anne Sullivan, to help them with this unbearable state of hopelessness. Anne
started working with her to teach her tactile sign language, and at some point, after much frustration, she finally learns her first word, WATER, in the scene at the water pump. To this day, it's the most touching scene I've
ever watched. It's like the Lights came on in her head and it opened up the world of communication for the first
time in her life. That is the way I feel when I see someone in the program crosses over that line of denial and
make that 180% turn. Whenever anybody comes to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous in the state of spiritual darkness, I hope that someone will always be there to help them find the light switch.
Rick. R.
“We are self supporting”
"Our spiritual way of life is safe for future generations if, as a Society, we resist the
temptation to receive money from the outside world. But this leaves us with a responsibility - one that every member ought to understand. We cannot skimp when
the treasurer of our group passes the hat. Our groups, our areas, and AA as a whole
will not function unless our services are sufficient and their bills are paid."
AA Co-Founder, Bill W., November 1957
"Respecting Money"
The Language of the Heart
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Great Reality Deep Within
I had scooted through the holiday season one long-ago January without a drink for the first time in
memory since teenage years. Even though I had been sober five full months, my gratitude was
overshadowed by fear . . . after enjoying a happy-happy parade on Hollywood Boulevard, I marched
right into a bar on Cherokee Avenue and almost ordered a happy-happy gin & tonic. Thank God I didn’t!
It was definitely one of those strange mental blank spots mentioned on page forty-two of the Big Book.
Terrified, I rushed back to my Santa Monica apartment, fell to my knees, and asked God to save me from
a seemingly impending drunken spree.
What was I doing wrong? I had been
and working the Steps from the pull down
answer came in the form of a new sponsor
the directions for AA recovery were in the
meetings only were probably not sufficient
mental obsession to drink would triumph
happy, depressed or in-between. But then
Step process and I soon began to recover.
going to at least two meetings daily,
shades at the clubhouse. God’s
named Carl. He informed me that
Big Book, and nowhere else; that
for me to recover . . . that my
over my willpower whether I was
Carl took me through the Twelve
It was later explained that down deep within the alcoholics mind there exists a quiet undetectable, Ineed-a-drink self which may linger surreptitiously for years before it attacks. Indeed, page forty-three
informs us that we have no effective mental defense . . . that our defense must come from a higher
power. But then, Bill W. informs us that we also have a marvelous often unknown protector; he calls it a
“Great Reality deep within”
(p. 55). Dr. Carl Jung called it a God Archetype. For whatever
name, it is much more powerful than the mental obsession, and luckily for we alcoholics, this can be
ours and it can last for a lifetime if we live the AA program of action. Many Januarys have passed since
those days of yore, but the thought of drinking no longer appears in my emotional vocabulary.
Thank you God! ~~ Bob S.
Thought to Ponder . . .
The stillness of God speaks louder than a choir of voices.
where contributions can be sent:
Central Office CCFAA
9960 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110
Sacramento, CA 95827-1719
G S O General Service Office
PO Box 459 New York, NY 10163
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California Northern Interior Area 7
PO Box 161712 Sacramento, CA 95816-1712
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting - January 16, 2016
I. Opening
A. Call to order at 3:01 PM
D. CCFAA Preamble read by Tamera K
G. Birthdays –17 years
B. Open with Serenity Prayer
E. 7th Tradition -
February 2016
C. 12 Traditions read by Brandi
F. Delegate Check-in/Group Announcements
II. Preliminary Business:
A. Delegate Check-in:
Total Delegates -
Quorum met: Yes
Group Name
Delegate
Group Name
Delegate
Absent
Betty
Bobby R
Bob N
Absent
Absent
Amy T
David
Kim M
Steve R
Absent
John R
Chris B
Steve S
Bob H
Ken D
Mike K
Last
Attended
3/21/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
4/18/2015
6/20/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
10/17/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
Monday PM Women
Natomas Group
New Hope Group
North Hall Group
North Highlands Fireside Group
North Sacramento Group
Oak Park Fellowship
Oak Tree Fellowship
One Day at a Time
One Step Closer
Orangevale Open Group
Original Rebellion Dogs
Rio Linda Fellowship
Rocklin Fellowship
Rocklin Racetrack Group
Roseville Eastside
Roseville 5th Street Fellowship
Terri
Absent
Dustin T
Absent
Danny
Frank
Absent
Linda
Absent
Absent
Richard
Absent
Absent
Brandi
Absent
Absent
Absent
Last
Attended
01/16/2016
12/19/2015
1/16/2016
12/19/2015
1/16/2016
1/16/2016
11/21/2015
1/16/2016
11/21/2015
2/21/2015
1/16/2016
2/21/2015
11/21/2015
1/16/2016
12/19/2015
8/15/2015
3/21/2015
4th Dimension Book Study
AA Unity Group
All Tribes
Auburn Fellowship
Auburn Young People
Brace Yourself
By The Grace
Capital City Men’s Group
Cathedral Group
Citrus Heights Group
Come As You Are
Cordova Friday Night Group
Cordova Good Morning Group
Cordova Lunch Bunch
Cordova Serenity Seekers
Cordova Thursday Night Group
Daily Attitude Adjustment – Fair
Oaks
Davis Attitude Adjustment Group
Davis Hope Group
Davis Young People’s
Destiny Group
Downtown Young People’s
East Yolo Fellowship
Elk Grove Fellowship
Elk Grove Friday Night Group
Entirely Ready Group
Fair Oaks Beginners
Fit For life
Folsom Big Book
Folsom Friday Night
Folsom Saturday Morning Group
Folsom Way of Life
Folsom Wednesday Night Group
Freedom Group
Absent
Absent
Absent
Matt C
Carlos A
Lucy H
Absent
Mark B
Roger M
Al
Olivia S
Absent
Absent
Rachel
Absent
Kevin
Absent
12/19/2015
12/19/2015
10/17/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
10/17/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
1/16/2016
12/19/2015
10/17/2015
01/16/2016
8/15/2015
01/16/2016
12/19/2015
Absent
Phil
Absent
Olivia S
Robert J
Absent
Absent
Absent
Rachel
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Sherrie B
Absent
Absent
9/19/2015
1/16/2016
6/20/2015
1/16/2016
1/16/2016
4/18/2015
11/21/2015
5/16/2015
1/16/2016
5/16/2015
7/18/2015
12/19/2015
12/19/2015
12/19/2015
1/16/2016
9/19/2015
2/21/2015
Friday Fellowship of Double A
Galt Fellowship
Gibbons Noon
Greenhaven Group
Group One
Group Three
Happy Hour AA
Into Action – Citrus Heights
M.L.K.A.A. Group
Absent
Absent
Harriet B
Ginny
Karen G
Matt B
Absent
Absent
Johnny S
6/20/2015
8/15/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
11/21/2015
12/19/2015
12/19/2015
Roseville Tuesday Night Group
Sacramento Spring Fling
SACYPAA
Saturday Morning Reflections
Serenity Book and Study Group
Serenity in the Mountains
Sharing and Caring
Simple But Not Easy
Sixty Minute Solution
Sober Legacy
SOS Students of Sobriety
Southport Serenity
Sunday Morning Serenity
Sunrise Sunset Gibbons
Sunset Saturday Group
Tahoe Park Group
Thank You, Thank You, Thank
You
Thursday Night Men’s Group
Too Young Group
Traditional Group
Triangle Group
Tuesday Cordova KISS Group
Tuesday Night Beginners
We Surrender Men’s Group
Welcome Group
David
Absent
Ida
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Dreigh P
Jerry
1/16/2016
11/21/2015
01/16/2016
9/19/2015
11/21/2015
9/19/2015
12/19/2015
01/16/2016
01/16/2016
Midtown Solutions
Mommy & Me
Cathy T
Absent
01/16/2016
10/17/2015
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
12/19/2015
12/19/2015
11/21/2015
6/20/2015
CCFAA
What a Way to Start a Weekend
Women
Wholesale Miracles
White Flag Men’s Group
Willing Women
Woodland Group
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting - January 16, 2016
February 2016
B. Attending Elected Positions
CCFAA Chair
Assistant Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
TeleService Chair
By Laws & Procedures Chair
PI/CPC Chair
H&I Liaison
Special Needs Chair
Kathryn C
Sydney R
John G
Tamera K
John R
Stan J
Joan T
Terri N
Tricia C
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present/Vacant
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
NCCAA Liaison
Birthdays/Faithful Fivers Chair
OOC Chair
OOC Member
OOC Member
OOC Member
Picnic Chair
Special Events Chair
Dreigh P
Kim M
Carlos A
Roger M
Dlorah B
Mike K
Chris McG
Terri N
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
C. New Groups\New Delegates –
Richard D
Cathy T
Kevin B
Jerry S
Bob N
Orangevale Open
Midtown Solutions
Wednesday Night Folsom
What A Way to Start a Weekend
Auburn Fellowship
MChris B
Lucy H
Rachel
Brandi A
Cordova Good Morning
East Yolo Fellowship
60 Minute Solution
Rocklin Fellowship
D. Visitors –
III. Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve December minutes was made and passed.
IV. Trusted Servant Reports
A. Chairperson Report – Kathryn C
I would like to thank you all for electing me into this position. I look forward to serving the needs of the Central California Fellowship of
AA. 2015 was our best year yet and we need to continue this momentum by spreading the word about CCF.
Tamera K., 2015 CCF Chairperson, put it best when she said in her first report “We exist solely to support the groups and provide
information to the Alcoholic who is suffering.”
I continue to encourage you to be an active part of CCF and its legacy of service in Northern California. Let us help you provide
information to your members and carry the message to that newcomer.
I am very fortunate to have such a great group of officers, delegates, and trusted servants supporting me as I transition into this new role.
I look forward to serving you in the coming year.
"I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am
responsible." - Al S., 1965 International Convention, Toronto
Kathryn Caldwell, CCF Chairperson
E-mail: [email protected]
B. Assistant Chair/CNIA Liaison – Absent/ Tamera K
New Groups: 1 Group voted in
Creekside – George Sim Park Event Center, 6207 Logan Street, Sacramento 95824, Open Meeting – Tuesday 7:00PM, 1hour, Contact
Darnell H.
No CNIA report,
C. Office Operations Committee – Dlorah B
The meeting was called to order at 6:09 p.m. and opened with the Serenity Prayer.
Present: Mike K., Kathryn C, John G., Carlos A., Roger M., Stan J., Dlorah B., Rae W. and as our guest: Tom W. outgoing Treasurer. Quorum was
met.
Election of OOC Chair—Dlorah B. was unanimously election OOC Chair for 2016
See Office Manager’s Report—
By-laws and Procedures Chair Report—Nothing new.
Old Business – Website: The new site is live and the store will be added by mid-February.
Website is up and running well.
We are here for the groups we bring items to the delegate body for vote and don’t decisions without you.
New Business—The 2016 picnic will be held in Elk Grove Park.
Adjourned OOC Meeting with the Serenity Prayer at 7:40pm
D. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W
Office Manager’s Report
January 12, 2016
1. The BTW was mailed on January 5 th because of the holidays.
2.
The new website is LIVE and the meeting search function is working well. Please take the time to go to the site and review your
group/meeting information to insure that the online information is correct. We have appropriately 1200 weekly meetings to
monitor and update so your help is greatly appreciated.
CCFAA
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting - January 16, 2016
February 2016
The online store will be active on or before February 19th.
Fourth quarter sales and payroll tax reports and deposits will be completed by due date: January 28th. Annual payroll reports and
returns will be completed and filed by the due date.
The application for the Sunday, August 21 st 2016 Annual Picnic has been submitted to Elk Grove Park. The CCF Rep from a Roseville
group researched Rush Park as a possibility for a northern area location, but found the site was not suitable for our needs. We will
plan this year’s picnic for the Elk Grove location.
We hope that northern/northeastern area groups who have an interest in having the picnic in their vicinity will come forth and
participate in the planning and site search for the 2017 picnic.
A reminder to groups/meeting with insurance coverage: Your COI (certificate of insurance) will be automatically renewed and you
will be invoiced for the processing fee. New requests for coverage must be in the office by January 29 th. Please email your info or
request to [email protected]
Thank you to the 2015 Trusted Servants for your service and welcome to the 2016 Trusted Servants.
3.1.
2.
4.
5.3.
6.
4.
7.5.
86.
E. Treasurer’s Report –John R
Through December 2015
Note: This narrative report will covers the 2015 Calendar Year. Focus is on the annual results for 2015. The 2016 budget was approved in
November 2016 and can be discussed with the presentation of January 2016 results at the February meeting.
Income / Expense:
1.
Revenues: AAWS Literature Sales of $81,553 for the year f inished $1,447 less than the annual budget of $83,000. – In-House
publications are also finished the year below budget. In house publications brought in $15,975 instead of the budgeted amount of
$17,600.
2.
The revenue shortfall in those categories however, is more than offset by Medallion Sales, Group Contributions, Office Services
Revenue, Faithful Fivers, Picnic Revenue, and Special Events Revenue (see further down in the report for expenses associated with
Picnic and Special Events). Overall, Total Income (line 14 on the report) for the calendar year is $271,917. The budgeted revenue for
the year was exceeded by $13,801. Group Contributions beat budget by $6,458 which makes up nearly half of this favorable variance.
3.
Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of AAWS Literature Sold reflects the cost of the AAWS Literature sales, and the literature costs were higher
than budgeted by $3,751, This reflects the increase in the price to CCF of literature it buys from GSO; the 2015 budget was prepared
prior to those price increases. This results in Net Income from AAWS Literature being $5,199 less than the $25,700 budget. Total Cost
of Goods Sold of $93,796 for the year compares to the budget of $87,200 for a $(6,596) unfavorable variance – primarily due to the
AAWS Literature price increase. YTD Gross Income (after cost of goods) is $178,120 beat the budget by $7,204. Group Contributions,
Picnic Revenue, and Special Events Revenue were the main drivers for beating the revenue budget.
4.
Expenses: most expenses categories are tracked close to budget. Special Events expense for the year of $5,792 includes costs of the
Hawaii conference raffle prize, and contributed to the $(5,800) variance in Total Other Committees for the year; this is more than
offset by the Special Events revenue at the top of the report. Within the Total Professional Fees, website admin for the year of $2,519
compares to a budget of $3,000. Payroll Expenses were $1,270 over budget for the year and ended at $111,702. The increase w as for
temporary officer workers during a period when clerical staff were on PTO. (Paid Time off) Total Expense for the year of $177,562 is
higher than the budget of $174223 by $3,339.
5.
Bottom line, when we developed the annual budget, we were anticipating a $(3,307 “loss” for t he year. Net Income, however,
ended in positive territory. CCFAA earned a positive result of $558 for the year.
Grateful to be of service, John G.
F. Special Needs Chairperson’s Report – Tricia -Absent
In this first month of the new year, my focus is on reviewing what has been done before by this committee, recruiting members for our
outreach work, and developing a method of communicating that will be efficient, and timely.
A promotional flyer has been developed, and reviewed by Central Office, included in the recent mailing that went out.
I would ask that all of you spread the word, and expand our outreach effort. I’m sure that all of you have friends in the program who are
either in the hospital, chronically ill, recuperating at home, or in rehab facilities, who are unable to get to meetings. Also we need to
remember those who are homebound, caring for a family member with memory loss, or someone with small children, or a new baby who
isn’t able to get to meetings.
In reviewing the service manual, there appears to have been a focus on communicating with the deaf community. I’m pleased to say that
we have two qualified sign interpreters who are willing to assist us as needed.
I will be meeting with Central office to discuss updating this manual, since it is a 2008 edition, and outdated in many areas.
Because everyone’s time is so valuable these days, our committee will communicate via email and conference calling. The goal is to have a
conference call once a month to discuss issues that might have come up, and brainstorm ideas and solutions. We’ll be using Free
Conference Call.com, so there will be no cost to Central Office to use this service, and no charge to participants calling in (check your
phone service on this, just in case).
We will use a phone tree when requests come in, and members of the committee may chose to participate, or not, depending on their
schedule, and will then gather info at the end of the month .
This has been such a valuable resource to me, and I want to do whatever I can to help others who are in need.
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Tricia Casey, Special Needs Chair
G. TeleService Chairperson’s Report – John R
12 Step Calls
Info Calls
December, 2015 Calls
Open Shifts as of 1/16/16
Tuesday
Shift
Coordinator
23
Tuesday
Mid- 6am
Meeting/Info
251
Tuesday
6am-9am
Total
274
Thursday
6am-9am
Saturday
8am- noon
Service
Dec-15
12 Step
CCFAA
2015YTD
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CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting - January 16, 2016
February 2016
Brought flyers that provide lists for Delegates to take and have men and women sign up to be on the 12 step phone list. Need more
volunteers for 12step calls requires 6 month sobriety requirement for taking calls and for shifts. Those that would like to volunteer can
also sign up directly on the website. Bring list back to central office, next delegates meeting or e-mail.
There is an orientation for new volunteers over the phone. There will be a Tele-service workshop sometime in March.
H. By-Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report –Absent
I. PI/CPC – Joan T
JANUARY 16, 2016
Public Information and Cooperation with the Professional Community (PI/CPC) Committee as PI interacts with the public giving out
information and literature on Alcoholics Anonymous. We distribute information on how to find AA and on what AA does and does not do.
As CPC, we put on presentations about our program of recovery and give professionals information on what AA does and does not do.
We are a growing committee and we look forward to a very productive year.
In Love and Service
Joan Terrell Chairperson
J. Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers – Kim M
Handing out Birthdays Club Flyers to birthday people at meetings she is going to- There is information on the website to sign up for
Birthday Club and Faithful fivers. This can be a write-off for tax purposes. The information is on the document to have payment come out
of your bank.
V. Reports – Special Committees, Delegates, Liaisons & Invited Guests –
A. Picnic Committee – Chris McG
Please sign up to volunteer for the picnic, meeting will be held Sunday January 31st Sunday February 28 at noon at Central office.
Provided information on WACYPAA New Years Eve Weekend tentatively at the Sheraton, Elections for all the positions start On January
23rd from 10am to 5pm at Table Church at 53rd and H.
B. NCCAA Liaison – Dreigh P
Has 3 Service Assemblies a year in Northern California, his position is part of the NCCAA steering committee which helps determine
payment methods or paying through a queue. The next conference will be held in San Ramon at San Ramon Marriott on March 18-20.
Steering Committee meeting will be held in Stockton and it is held 6 times per year.
C. Hospitals & Institutions – Terri N
Has a new Chair Terri T and will be represented at Spring Fling with a panel meeting and will have a booth. The committee meets every
3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm at Denny’s on College Town Drive.
D. Special Events Chair – Terri N
Special events committee meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at Mimi’s on Alta Arden Expressway at 6 p.m. Please get the word out
that the committee is welcoming anyone who wants to be of service in a fun way. Contact Terri N. at 916-514-0861 or
[email protected].
The committee met this past Wednesday and have made some plans for the year:
1. We are not going to do as many events as we did last year.
2. Focus right now is on the play scheduled for Saturday, January 30.
a. We need to get the tickets sold for the event, there are still over a 100 available.
b. I will have 50 tickets available for those who do not want to purchase from Central office for whate ver reason.
c. It is easy and safe to purchase from Central office the tickets over the phone and encourage people to do so over the next
week. Also will call will be available and purchasing and pickup tickets at the event can happen.
d. We will most likely have tickets available at the door for purchase
e. Please take fliers and get the word out – make announcements at meetings you attend
3. We are planning the CCFAA anniversary event for the first Saturday in May.
a. Speaker meeting
b. Dance
c. Raffle
d. We are looking for locations that will allow us a larger group of people and dancing
e. We are working through details about time and food
4. Raffle:
a. Much like what we have done the past couple of years
b. We are working through details to raffle a stay at Yosemite for the November Yosemite conference.
5. Legacy continues meeting will be moved to the first weekend of October. We received feedback that due to the holidays and
other obligations that doing it at the busy holiday season, in between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We are excited about the plans we have for 2016 and look forward to help promote fellowship and support Central Office. We are not a
glum lot and through these events and other opportunities through CCFAA we can reach out to those who cannot see a life without
alcohol. Helping support our Central office allows us to continue to reach out to those who are still suffering.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service.
Terri N.
VI. Old Business –
1. Vote for PI/CPC request for change in verbiage to Operating Procedures Section 15.7.5 was passed
2. Vacant Positions: Teleservice Chair- remains open and per By-Laws 3.2.7 in the event a position is open for 2 meetings on the second
meeting we can vote to appoint a new person.
VII. New Business –
1. CCFAA Assistant Chair resigned, Amy T made herself available and was voted into the position.
VIII. Closing – Meeting closed at 4:32PM
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
CCFAA
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CCFAA
DECEMBER 2015
INCOME & EXPENSE
2016
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BALANCE SHEET 2015
February 2016
Dec 31, 15
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
001060 · General Fund
1030 · Savings Acct 5905
1040 · Certificate of Deposit -0546
1041 · Certificate of Deposit -0438
1065 · Cash Drawer
Dec 31, 14
8,000.96
8,001.31
7,249.00
18,459.53
188.36
17,339.21
6,000.08
7,245.86
18,453.99
145.08
41,899.16
49,184.22
Accounts Receivable
1200 · Accounts Receivable
4,476.50
2,211.38
Total Accounts Receivable
4,476.50
2,211.38
Other Current Assets
1072 · Security Deposits
1075 · Advance Payments
1500 · Inventory Asset
1,582.69
2,720.40
30,641.29
1,582.69
2,821.74
26,998.16
Total Other Current Assets
34,944.38
31,402.59
81,320.04
82,798.19
137.92
19,354.19
-18,891.29
2,752.02
-2,752.02
137.92
19,354.19
-18,891.29
2,752.02
-2,752.02
600.82
600.82
81,920.86
83,399.01
-735.69
-529.88
-735.69
-529.88
Other Current Liabilities
2200 · Payroll Liabilities
2253 · Event Funds Payable
2310 · Sales Tax Payable
2,153.64
6.26
2,721.95
2,004.24
2,500.00
2,208.00
Total Other Current Liabilities
4,881.85
6,712.24
4,146.16
6,182.36
4,146.16
6,182.36
Equity
3300 · Unrestricted Fund Balance
3600 · Retained Earnings
Net Income
61,710.25
15,506.40
558.05
61,710.25
-4,284.05
19,790.45
Total Equity
77,774.70
77,216.65
81,920.86
83,399.01
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
1810 · Leasehold Improvements
1820 · Furniture & Equipment
1825 · Acc. Depreciation-Furniture and
1840 · Computer Software
1845 · Acc. Depreciation-software
Total Fixed Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
2100 · Accounts Payable
Total Accounts Payable
Total Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
CCFAA
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GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS
As of January 25, 2016
Addresses where contributions can be sent:
Jan 16
12 AND 12 BOOK STUDY (ROCKLIN)
12 AND 12 TOUCHSTONE GROUP
A WAY OUT
AA NOONER
AA UNITY GROUP
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP
BABES IN RECOVERY
BY THE GRACE
CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP
CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN'S CONF.
CHAPTER THREE GROUP
CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP
COURAGE TO CHANGE GROUP
DAILY DIRECTION AA
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP
ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS
FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT BIG BOOK STUDY
FIRST THINGS FIRST GROUP
FIT FOR LIFE GROUP
FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP
GALT FELLOWSHIP
GIBBONS NOON
GO TO ANY LENGTH GROUP
HELPING HANDS GROUP
INTO ACTION GROUP
LIVING SOBER WOMEN'S FRIDAY GROUP
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS
MONDAY NIGHT CLUB
MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY
NATOMAS GROUP
NORTH AUBURN GROUP OF AA
OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP
ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP
PLACERVILLE SUNRISE ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP
ROCKLIN RACETRACK GROUP
ROCKLIN YOUNG PEOPLE
ROSEVILLE FIFTH STREET FELLOWSHIP
ROSEVILLE FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S GROUP
SIERRA STEP SISTERS GROUP
SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GROUP
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP
SOUTHPORT SERENITY
STEP SISTERS
THE THIRD TRADITION GROUP
TIME TO START LIVING GROUP
TRADITIONAL GROUP
WELCOME GROUP
WHAT A WAY WEEKEND WOMENS GROUP
WILD BUNCH
WILD WOMEN
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP
WOODLAND GROUP
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP
TOTAL
CCFAA
February 2016
YTD
240.00
79.02
24.50
147.50
35.70
50.00
45.50
50.00
50.00
138.34
75.00
116.06
217.43
100.00
16.00
70.00
40.00
560.00
184.22
642.80
980.58
50.00
200.00
111.00
510.00
39.50
54.94
409.36
50.00
81.50
20.00
10.00
866.42
50.00
60.00
1,699.36
250.00
64.97
132.17
8.00
31.58
60.00
105.58
92.00
51.91
60.00
74.00
382.98
69.00
285.36
25.39
375.44
51.45
10.00
30.00
240.00
79.02
24.50
147.50
35.70
50.00
45.50
50.00
50.00
138.34
75.00
116.06
217.43
100.00
16.00
70.00
40.00
560.00
184.22
642.80
980.58
50.00
200.00
111.00
510.00
39.50
54.94
409.36
50.00
81.50
20.00
10.00
866.42
50.00
60.00
1,699.36
250.00
64.97
132.17
8.00
31.58
60.00
105.58
92.00
51.91
60.00
74.00
382.98
69.00
285.36
25.39
375.44
51.45
10.00
30.00
10,234.56
10,234.56
Central Office CCFAA
9960 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110
Sacramento, CA 95827-1719
GSO
General Service Office
PO Box 459
New York, NY 10163
CNIA 7
California Northern Interior Area 7
PO Box 161712
Sacramento, CA 95816-1712
H&I
Northern CA H & I
PO Box 192490
San Francisco, CA 94119-2490
District information is listed on page 39 of the current meeting
schedule. Or visit cnia.org
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