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9960 Business Park Dr. Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 www.aasacramento.org OCTOBER 2012 Step Ten: Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Ever noticed how many of the 12 Steps have two distinct, equally important parts to them? Step 1 sets the tone for these twopart examinations. It took me awhile to grasp the concept of being “powerless” over alcohol. It took more time and more work to process an equally huge concept of Step 1: the “unmanageability” of my life. And then to actually connect the two halves as unmistakably related. Step 10 is, for me, a similar deal. It’s taken some time and reflection to see that the two parts of the sentence are not only connected, but causally related. You have to do the personal inventory to be able to see your part to be able to promptly admit you were wrong. Of course! Now I get it! For me, the second half of Step 10 came first. The words “wrong” and “admitted” blared out like flashing neon signs, demanding attention. What’s inside? Master Calendar Speaker Meetings Group News Special Events Birthdays CommUNITY Corner *The Way We Were Puzzle Minutes Treasurer’s Report 2013 Proposed Budget Group Contributions CCFAA 2-3 4 4-5 5-6 6-8 9 10-13 15 18-22 23 24-25 26-27 Wrong? Me? I was never wrong! I might not always be right, but I was surely never wrong! I’d spent my entire life blaming others for my plight. I mean, of course there was something “wrong” with me, which I now recognize as the disease of alcoholism. But I never identified my thoughts or actions as “wrong.” If I could just get everyone else to treat me the way they were supposed to (shades of Step 3 in there, I know), everything would be fine. If only people understood me better. Not that that was my problem, of course. They were the ones at fault. Stupid other people; no wonder I drank! Step 10’s suggestion of taking inventory helped me put some bad behavior into perspective. I realized that I was a champion inventorytaker from way back. My inventories were all external; rarely including any positives, because the word gratitude was not in my vocabulary. Oh yes. There was plenty wrong with the world. And I was oh so good at pointing that out. In order to feel CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 You can reach us by email at: [email protected] Page 1 By The Way Deadline Dates for Submissions for the By The Way and monthly flyers Month Flyers By The Way 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 February 2013 Sunday 2/10 Friday 2/15 OCTOBER 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, October 16th 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 by 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 November 17th at 10:00AM 1040 Soule St., West Sacramento Raffle Prizes, please claim your winnings by October 31st!! # 158748 White Ticket $100 CASH # 0357178 Blue Ticket $50 CASH # 159067 White Ticket 4 in 1 Sound System # 158684 White Ticket Leather Big Book # 0354603 Blue Ticket Candle Garden # 389117 White Ticket Frames Yosemite Photo SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES @ CCFAA! We need volunteers to help with the assembly of the flyer mailing on THURSDAY, October 11th at 9:30 a.m. and the By The Way mailing on WEDNESDAY, October 31st 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 **CENTRAL OFFICE IS ALWAYS CLOSED HOLIDAY WEEKENDS** By The Way HOLIDAY DATE Veteran’s Day November 12th Monday nd Thursday October 2012 Thursday 10/11 Wednesday 10/31 Thanksgiving Day November 2012 Tuesday 11/13 Friday 11/30 Day After Thanksgiving November 23 rd Friday December 2012 Tuesday 12/11 Friday 12/28 Floating Holiday December 24th Monday Christmas Day December 25th Tuesday New Year’s Eve December 31st Monday January 2013 Friday 1/11 Thursday 1/31 February 2013 Monday 2/11 Thursday 2/28 Please call (916) 4541771 if you plan to attend. CCFAA November 22 DAY Page 2 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 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. “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 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, October 20, 2012 Meeting starts at 3:00pm New Delegates arrive at 2:00pm 2625 Alta Arden Expressway, Sac., CA 95825 16th Annual National AA Archives Workshop “Passing It On” October 4 - 7, 2012 Cocoa Beach, Florida Workshops, Speakers, Panels, & Presentations! Northern California Council of Alcoholics Anonymous 65TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE In Sacramento, October 57, 2012 Registration fee is $35, go to: www.aanationalarchivesworkshop.com Discount hotel rate until 9/2/12, call 1800-206-2747; use Group Code: NAW CCFAA Elections will take place at the November Delegate’s Meeting Nov. 17, 2012 @ 2:00pm. If you are interested in running for a position, show up! Woodlake Inn, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, 95815. Preregistration is $10. See www.nccaa.org for more details. 36TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING “LANGUAGE OF THE HEART” **Speakers changed, check the website** February 22 24, 2013 49th Annual International Women’s Conference Doubletree Hotel 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA Teleservice Activity Report August 2012 Teleservice 12 Step Reno, NV 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 Speaker meetings, dance/karaoke, dinners, etc. Visit the website for more information or to preregister: www.sacspringfling.org by January 27th, 2012 Aug YTD 51 505 Meetings/Info 376 2672 Total Calls 3177 427 Teledesk Activity Report August 2012 Teledesk 12 Step Aug YTD 12 115 Meetings/Info 589 3587 Total Calls 3702 604 Page 3 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 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: 10/6 Robbie C., Placerville, 10/13 Karen H., Los Gatos, 10/20 Todd, Folsom, 10/27 Cathy N, Roseville. 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. 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 9:00 11:00pm. 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 October 20th are Penny P. (40 min.) from Livermore and Rick M. (20 min.) from Santa Rosa. CCFAA NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month, 7:00 pm WHERE: 2330 Fairfield St., Sacramento. 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. for information. Speakers 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. Speakers for October 13th are Teresa T. from Suisun City (AlAnon) and Victor S. from Sacramento (A.A.). WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Friday of the month at 7:30pm. WHERE: 418B Main St. in Woodland (Alley entrance). October speaker is Lila from Rocklin Racetrack Group. GROUP NEWS UPDATES & CHANGES 12 AND 12 BOOK STUDY GROUP~ Restarted; New Location~ The Tuesday 8:00pm book study has moved to 5800 Lonetree Blvd. in Rocklin (no longer in Roseville). They meet for a closed, one hour, nonsmoking book study with handicap access. AUBURN FELLOWSHIP~ New Time~ The Friday 7:00am meeting has changed to a 6:30am meditation meeting. They meet at 228 Palm Ave. in Auburn for an open, one hour meeting. AUBURN FELLOWSHIP~ New Time~ The Friday 10:00pm Candlelight meeting has changed to 9:30pm. They meet at 228 Palm Ave. in Auburn for an open meeting. 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. HEAD ACROSS WOMEN’S GROUP~ Discontinued Meeting~ The Wednesday night 6:00pm meeting that met at 6010 34th Street in North Highlands is no longer meeting. It has been permanently 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. NO WHINERS GROUP~ New Location~ This group has moved to 509 College St. (Woodland Christian Church: Education Building downstairs) in Woodland. They meet on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm for a closed, nonsmoking meeting with handicap access. Page 4 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 STEPS TO PEACE~ Discontinued Meeting~ The Friday 12:00pm women’s meeting that met at 9346 Greenback Ln, Suite 8 in Orangevale (American River Alano Club) is no longer meeting. It has been discontinued. TRADITIONAL ~ Discontinued Meetings~ The Wednesday 7:30pm men’s meeting and the Saturday 10:00pm meeting that met at 2625 Alta Arden Expressway are from this point on discontinued. THANK GOD IT’S SIMPLE~ New Time & New Descriptors~ The Friday 6:00pm meeting has moved to Friday at 7:00pm. This is still a closed men’s meeting, but now is a one hour meeting with handicap access. It is located at 109 Washington Blvd., Roseville. 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. 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! Group Update forms can be found at www.aasacramento.org. NEW GROUPS & MEETINGS OCTOBER 2012 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, one hour meeting that is nonsmoking and has handicap access. Located at 5645 Rocklin Rd., Loomis (Sierra Christian Church). 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 Meetings~ They are adding an 8:30am meeting Monday thru Friday. This is an open, one hour, nonsmoking meeting with handicap access. Located at 2903 30th St., Sacramento, 95817. RED EYE BREAKFAST~ New Meeting~ New meeting on Saturdays at 8:00am. Meets at 940 Eleanor St., Sacramento, 95815 for an open, one hour, nonsmoking meeting with handicap access. 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. TH 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. AREA 42 – H & I Workshop – WHEN: October 11th at 7:00pm. WHERE: SAAM Foursquare Church, 5801 2nd Ave. (at 58th St.), Sacramento 95817 (Rebellion Dogs Group). Workshop will cover current H & I service opportunities and how to get started. CNIA 07, COHOSTED BY DISTRICTS 24 & 25 2012 Post General Service Conference Workshop WHEN: October 7th, from 1:00pm 3:30pm. WHERE: 3501 2nd Ave., Sacramento (North Hall). Come out and hear our Area Delegate Lela M. report on the conference advisory actions. There will be pizza, snacks, and drinks, please come out and join the fun! DAVIS HOPE GROUP Anniversary Potluck & Speaker Meeting WHEN: October 6th, potluck at 6:00pm, speaker at 7:00pm. WHERE: St. Martin’s Church, 640 Hawthorn Ln, Davis, 95616. DISTRICT 27 – AA Grapevine Workshop – WHEN: October 27th from 2:00 – 4:00pm. WHERE: American River Alano, 9346 Greenback Lane, Ste. 8, Orangevale, CA. Come join us to learn what’s new with The Grapevine, its history, how to submit stories and more! ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP YP Halloween Dance & Costume Contest WHEN: October 19th, following the 8:00pm young people’s meeting. WHERE: 9151 Grove St., Elk Grove (Native Sons Hall). Suggested donation of $5. H2O & Rockstar for sale, photo booth will be set up, and a kids’ best costume contest. FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE 17th Anniversary Speaker & Potluck WHEN: GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS October 20th, open at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm, speaker at 7:00pm. FAIR OAKS MONDAY NIGHT GROUP~ Needs Support! We WHERE: Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. Speaker is meet from 8:009:30pm on Monday nights for an open Cia F. from Los Angeles, CA. meeting. Located at 5901 San Juan Ave. in Citrus Heights FREEDOM GROUP – Anniversary BBQ Potluck and Bocce Ball (Advent Lutheran Church). Tournament – WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13th, 11:30am – 3:30pm. FRIDAY WAY OUT GROUP~ Needs Support! We meet at 2620 Capitol WHERE: East Portal Park, East Sacramento. Group is providing hot Ave., Trinity Cathedral, upstairs from the alley side of the building. dogs and burgers, please bring a side dish or dessert. We meet Fridays at 6:30pm for an open, one hour meeting. Come GROUP ONE Anniversary Potluck, Speaker & Dance WHEN: and join us! th , doors open at 5:00pm, speaker at 7:00pm, dance to October 20 GROUP THREE~ October Meeting Moved The AA World Service & 12 rd follow. WHERE: 2804 T Street, Sacramento. Concepts Workshop held on the 3 Sunday of the month is moved to the 4th Sunday for the month for October ONLY. It will still be held at MIDTOWN SOLUNTIONS Speaker Meeting, Dance, Alkathon, & 12:00pm at 9940 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110, but will be held October Potluck BBQ WHEN: Saturday 10/27/12 speaker at 7:00pm, free dance at 9:00pm thru to Sunday 10/28/12 alkathon at 12:30am, 28th, not the 21st. th St., Sacramento. Potluck BBQ at 5:00pm. WHERE: 2903 30 ROUND TABLE GROUP~ Come Support Us! Meets Monday nights at Costumes are optional. 8:00pm for an open, one hour, nonsmoking, handicap accessible NCCAA 65TH ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE – Sacramento – WHEN: meeting. They meet at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 7850 Watt Ave. in Antelope. October 57, 2012. WHERE: Woodlake Inn, 500 Leisure Lane, CCFAA Page 5 Happy Birthday! By The Way OCTOBER 2012 Sacramento, 95815. Preregistration is $10. See www.nccaa.org for more details. RANCHO CORDOVA FELLOWSHIP – 6th Annual Oksoberfest – WHEN: October 7th from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Speaker meeting at 1:00pm featuring Cheryl S. from Roseville 5th Street FWP. WHERE: Stonecreek Park, 3625 Spotto Drive, Rancho Cordova. Hot dog & drink $1.50, potluck sides, family, fun, fellowship, and 50/50. SACYPAA – Dare to Dance (in Costume) – WHEN: Saturday, October 27th, 8:00pm speaker, 9:30 dance, costume contest, and more! WHERE: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2391 St. Mark’s Way, Sacramento, 95864. Suggested donation is $7 in costume, $10 without costume, SO DRESS UP! See flyer for event details. WE CARE GROUP – The Joy of Living: 12 Step Workshop – WHEN: October 27th from 9:30am – 5:00pm. WHERE: Living Hope Community Church, 5301 Dewey Dr., Fair Oaks, 95628. Coffee will be provided during the workshop. There will be a one hour lunch break, but lunch is not provided. Facilitated by Ron D. of Fair Oaks, AA member for 36 years. NOVEMBER 2012 CORDOVA GOOD MORNING Annual Speaker & Thanksgiving Potluck WHEN: Nov. 22nd at 9:30 11:30am, speaker at 10:00am. WHERE: 10497 Coloma Rd., Rancho Cordova (St. John Vianney Church). Speaker is Bud B. from Roseville. DIXON NO NAMES 30th Annual Anniversary Potluck & Speaker Meeting WHEN: Nov. 3rd, potluck at 6:00pm, speakers to follow. WHERE: 209 N. Jefferson St., Dixon (Dixon United Methodist Church). Speakers are Brian F. (AA) from Fresno, and Adrienne F. (AlAnon) from Novato. Bring a dish to share. Raffle prizes, fellowship, and great AA message! FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT – 32nd Anniversary Potluck & Speaker – WHEN: Friday, November 9th, potluck at 6:00pm, meeting at 7:15pm. WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church Hall, 410 Wool St., Folsom, 95630. GALT FELLOWSHIP Anniversary Dinner & Dance~ WHEN: Nov. 4th, Roast beef dinner served at 5:30pm, speaker at 7:00pm. WHERE: Located at the Littleton Civic Center, 123 Civic Dr., Galt, 95632. Speaker is Johnny H., from Long Beach. Basket will be passed to cover the cost of dinner. Dance from 9:0011:00pm. ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP 31st Anniversary Potluck & Speaker Meeting~ WHEN: Nov. 5th, dinner at 6:00pm, speaker at 8:00pm. WHERE: 5915 Main Ave., Orangevale (Orangevale Church of Christ). Please come ‘Rocket into the 4th Dimension’ with us for a lasagna potluck dinner and speaker meeting. RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP – 30th Anniversary Dinner & Speaker Meeting – WHEN: November 9th, dinner at 6:00pm, speaker at 8:00pm. WHERE: Calvary Lutheran Church at the corner of 5th & L Street in Rio Linda, 95673. Main speaker is Jimmy S. ROUND TABLE AA GROUP 55th Anniversary WHEN: Monday, Nov. 12th, dinner at 6:30pm, speaker at 8:00pm. WHERE: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7850 Watt Ave., Antelope. Spaghetti and salad dinner served with dessert pot luck. Guest speaker is Isabelle N. from Traditional. SHARING & CARING Thanksgiving Alkathon WHEN: Wednesday Nov. 21st at 6:00pm Friday Nov. 23rd at 1:30am. WHERE: 2400 Mission Ave., Carmichael. Lots of fellowship and sobriety. Come and enjoy the holiday with us! CCFAA Happy Birthday to you all, and thank you for your participation in the Birthday Club! AA UNITY Chris 9 yrs Larry 4 yrs COURAGE TO CHANGE Mary E. 38 yrs Pete G. 30 yrs Ken S. 21 yrs DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Jody W. 36 yrs Terry S. 10 yrs Gary S. 9 yrs Bob C. 5 yrs Sam H. 4 yrs Robert T. 3 yrs April 2 yrs Jeff R. 1 yr Tom S. 1 yr DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP Pete W. 30 yrs Alexis 27 yrs Kathy C. 25 yrs Patrick O. 14 yrs Dennis O. 13 yrs Regina 7 yrs Cynthia M. 35 yrs Pete W. 30 yrs Alexis M. 27 yrs Matt M. 20 yrs James A. 12 yrs Greg M. 11 yrs Jordan C. 11 yrs Theresa W. 11 yrs James F. 10 yrs Kevin S. 10 yrs Steve S. 8 yrs Donnarae 5 yrs Derrick H. 4 yrs Dottie D. 2 yrs Pat F. 2 yrs Dotty D. 2 yrs DAVIS HOPE GROUP Page 6 Happy Birthday! By The Way OCTOBER 2012 ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP GROUP THREE (CONT’D) NATOMAS GROUP (CONT’D) John C. 35 yrs John M. 33 yrs Darren C. 10 yrs Milena L. 9 yrs Kurt O. 2 yrs Tim H. 30 yrs Dale M. 29 yrs Diane W. 8 yrs Pam E. 6 yrs NORTH HALL Dave R. 21 yrs Luke M. 9 yrs Ehren H. 6 yrs Susan R. 5 yrs Gordon S. 54 yrs Irene W. 32 yrs Tomi R. 8 yrs Mario W. 6 yrs Tami J. 4 yrs Brent L. 4 yrs Bill O. 11 yrs Steve H. 6 yrs Sherly M. 5 yrs Steve S. 3 yrs Rick M. 4 yrs Dave L. 4 yrs Jerome O. 6 yrs Noelle M. 6 yrs Chuck A. 2 yrs Jacqueline B. 3 yrs Patricia B. 3 yrs Dianne R. 4 yrs Chad R. 4 yrs Jesus M. 1 yr Jennifer B. 3 yrs Robert B. 3 yrs Anastashia E. 3 yrs Sasha T. 3 yrs FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS Troy D. 3 yrs Steve H. 3 yrs Dave L. 2 yrs Rob S. 2 yrs Mike A. 7 yrs Frank L. 3 yrs Gayle L. 3 yrs Melissa R. 1 yr Randy T. 1 yr GIBBONS NOON Nanette T. 3 yrs Joe M. 3 yrs NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS Richard 38 yrs Arvis 20 yrs Meredith W. 3 yrs John W. 3 yrs Bob Mc. 26 yrs Jesse N. 12 yrs Deborah H. 8 yrs Pam H. 4 yrs Jennifer B. 2 yrs Ann F. 2 yrs Oscar S. 7 yrs Stacie S. 1 yr James T. 3 yrs Richard M. 3 yrs Anne H. 2 yrs Marc J. 2 yrs OAK TREE FELLOWSHIP Mary B. 1 yr Sandra M. 2 yrs Alex M. 2 yrs Candelaro 39 yrs Bob P. 35 yrs Patrick S. 2 yrs Tony S. 2 yrs Cynthia M. 35 yrs Patricia C. 34 yrs GREENHAVEN GROUP David W. 2 yrs James B. 1 yr Sarrah B. 34 yrs Mary S. 29 yrs Pierre D. 28 yrs Rick R. 15 yrs Mark B. 1 yr Marisah C. 1 yr Ed D. 27 yrs Nick F. 26 yrs Vicki M. 12 yrs Rae W. 10 yrs Michael G. 1 yr Sylvia D. 1 yr Melissa J. 19 yrs Michael N. 17 yrs Beth 5 yrs Ron E. 1 yr Matthew N. 1 yr Susan P. 15 yrs Gene H. 10 yrs Paul G. 5 yrs Dick T. 5 yrs Erin P. 1 yr Lisa R. 1 yr Katherine B. 8 yrs Claudio 5 yrs Greg T. 4 yrs Michael C. 4 yrs Lawrie Y. 1 yr Vicki P. 2 yrs Karen C. 1 yr Katy W. 3 yrs Robert B. 3 yrs H.O.W. GROUP Gerald 3 yrs Tim S. 2 yrs April H. 2 yrs Tara M. 2 yrs Tanya B. 2 yrs INTO ACTION Venus M. 1 yr Margie 1 yr Megan H. 21 yrs Marcus H. 1 yr Lauren J. 2 yrs Brent M. 1 yr April H. 2 yrs Joe T. 1 yr Anna N. 5 yrs Doug Y. 2 yrs GROUP ONE ORANGEVALE OPEN Shannon R. 2 yrs Dana N. 30 yrs Mike S. 15 yrs Shane J. 10 yrs Megan A. 9 yrs Trina 11 yrs Amy D. 7 yrs John R. 3 yrs Mike A. 8 yrs Todd B. 8 yrs David F. 2 yrs Ben T. 3 yrs Mario 1 yr RANCHO MURIETA FELLOWSHIP James B. 28 yrs John K. 9 yrs NATOMAS GROUP Jaime Z. 8 yrs Brian A. 7 yrs Connie G. 33 yrs Nicole C. 1 yr GROUP THREE Rob K. 25 yrs Laura H. 4 yrs Cynthia I. 28 yrs Dale S. 3 yrs Trish M. 3 yrs Bob Mc. 26 yrs Elizabeth W. 23 yrs Marc S. 2 yrs Cheryl S. 2 yrs Kristen H. 23 yrs Kathryn M. 22 yrs REBELLION DOGS Richard M. 38 yrs Dottie M. 35 yrs Ed C. 11 yrs Todd B. 8 yrs Gene B. 25 yrs Julee C. 2 yrs Kevin O. 32 yrs Patrick H. 31 yrs Andrea 8 yrs Chris C. 7 yrs Ron E. 1 yr Demetrius W. 1 yrs Gene B. 25 yrs Peggy C. 24 yrs Latoya S. 6 yrs Tracy 5 yrs RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP Sharon 24 yrs Cindy S. 20 y rs Sharon 5 yrs Jan C. 5 yrs Maureen B. 9 yrs Todd B. 8 yrs Dave C. 17 yrs Larry B. 16 yrs Josette 4 yrs Rob A. 4 yrs Lorie A. 7 yrs Victor T. 4 yrs David C. 15 yrs Ted M. 15 yrs Mark S. 4 yrs Jennifer T. 3 yrs David L. 4 yrs Brenda D. 2 yrs Rodney J. 14 yrs Sean Y. 14 yrs William W. 2 yrs Kimberly C. 2 yrs Scotty H. 1 yr Mike F. 1 yr Tracy S. 13 yrs Bob M. 10 yrs Mya G. 2 yrs Noah Z. 2 yrs Brian S. 1 yr Chris E. 1 yr CCFAA Page 7 Happy Birthday! By The Way OCTOBER 2012 RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP (CONT’D) ROSEVILLE TUES NIGHT GRP (CONT’D) TRADITIONAL (CONT’D) Eli T. 1 yr Christine B. 9 yrs Bob D. 7 yrs Stephanie J. 1 yr Arthur T. 1 yr ROSEVILLE 5 ST FWP Ehren H. 6 yrs Marc B. 6 yrs Steven P. 1 yr Genie G. 35 yrs Tina U. 28 yrs Bryan C. 5 yrs Jessica H. 5 yrs TUESDAY CORDOVA K.I.S.S. Leslie P. 24 yrs Lori S. 22 yrs Shari S. 3 yrs Brittney 2 yrs Carly V. 4 yrs Matt B. 14 yrs Trina B. 11 yrs Greg 2 yrs Kyle 2 yrs WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP Kim C. 10 yrs Jim S. 9 yrs Blain 2 yrs Nima 1 yr Doug H. 23 yrs Robert R. 15 yrs Deborah H. 8 yrs Cyrus C. 7 yrs Mark C. 1 yr Kari S. 1 yr Bill O. 11 yrs Jan M. 3 yrs David C. 7 yrs Patty D. 6 yrs Tracena V. 1 yr Peter 1 yr Jimmy M. 1 yr Joey F. 6 yrs Dale Mc. 5 yrs Megan L. 1 yr Julie 1 yr WOODLAND TRADITIONAL Wynette M. 5 yrs Shawnna Mc. 5 yrs Mike C. 1 yr Erik G. 1 yr Rene’ H. 23 yrs Kevin S. 10 yrs Rick S. 5 yrs Marilynn P. 5 yrs Shannon H. 1 yr Gloria W. 1 yr Gary R. 5 yrs Randy T. 4 yrs Lindsey M. 5 yrs Sasha T. 5 yrs Chris L. 1 yr Elle B. 1 yr Dave S. 3 yrs Michael B. 2 yrs Lorena L. 4 yrs Robin B. 4 yrs Joe A. 1 yr Bill H. 1 yr Cossette B. 1 yr Jeff H. 1 yr Brandi B. 4 yrs Debbie S. 4 yrs Ben B. 1 yr Jonathan 1 yr Shelley D. 4 yrs Roseana W. 4 yrs ROUND TABLE GROUP Late Submissions from September Nathan W. 3 yrs Justin O. 3 yrs Mike B. 6 yrs ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP Candace B. 3 yrs Mike H. 3 yrs SOUTHPORT SERENITY Eunice E. 43 yrs Bob M. 35 yrs Rick T. 3 yrs John T. 3 yrs Patricia C. 34 yrs Connie G. 33 yrs David W. 27 yrs Steven W. 24 yrs Cat P. 3 yrs Terry O. 3 yrs Kathryn M. 22 yrs Susan P. 15 yrs Vickie Lynn 23 yrs Gary G. 23 yrs Rob L. 2 yrs Darrin B. 2 yrs Gayle L. 3 yrs Shirley A. 2 yrs Randy R. 22 yrs Steve D. 17 yrs Belinda T. 2 yrs Ronika P. 2 yrs Melissa P. 1 yr Zach 17 yrs Mark V. 16 yrs Dana C. 2 yrs Amanda E. 2 yrs Steve M. 13 yrs John P. 1 yr SUNDAY REFLECTIONS Sam C. 13 yrs Teresa 2 yrs Rob F. 11 yrs Tom K. 1 yr Frank I. 25 yrs Christina U. 11 yrs Natalie 1 yr Kristi 9 yrs Michael G. 9 yrs Brad O. 1 yr Elizabeth R. 1 yr Mike P. 7 yrs Lauri V. 6 yrs Susan S. 1 yr Rebekah B. 1 yr John G. 5 yrs Bobby Joe 5 yrs Elle R. 1 yr Ben B. 1 yr Jerrie Lynn 5 yrs Michelle H. 5 yrs Mariah C. 1 yr Christina S. 5 yrs Kathy S. 4 yrs Casey H. 1 yr Dawn 4 yrs Tony S. 4 yrs Stacey D. 4 yrs Tanya G. 3 yrs Eddie S. 3 yrs Guy S. 2 yrs Joe N. 2 yrs Maren M. 2 yrs Jamaica T. 1 yr Cassie 1 yr Lisia S. 1 yr George M. 1 yr Kelly S. 1 yr Brooke 1 yr Dan W. 1 yr James G. 1 yr Dan R. 1 yr Mary Jo A. 1 yr TH Mary R. 3 yrs TRADITIONAL Richard M. 38 yrs Jody W. 36 yrs Lynn S. 33 yrs Kristi B. 33 yrs Tom D. 1 yr Pete G. 30 yrs Belynda K. 26 yrs Janet T. 26 yrs Jim B. 23 yrs ROSEVILLE EAST SIDE GROUP Ken B. 23 yrs Robert H. 22 yrs Paulette N. 32 yrs Eve F. 21 yrs Jim T. 21 yrs Paul K. 19 yrs Bart C. 7 yrs Sue M. 5 yrs Dan 18 yrs Diane M. 13 yrs ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GP Dianne T. 9 yrs Jimmy L. 8 yrs Joe r. 34 yrs Kim M. 8 yrs Beth M. 7 yrs ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP Corrine B. 7 yrs Thomas D. 7 yrs Paulette N. 32 yrs Larry E. J. 31 yrs Ron A. 5 yrs Linda F. 5 yrs Jim W. 26 yrs Susi N. 26 yrs Darlene E. 4 yrs John R. 3 yrs Courtney W. 25 yrs Tammy K. 23 yrs Blake C. 2 yrs Laura S. 1 yr Eunice S. 21 yrs Eve F. 21 yrs Mary S. 1 yr Bill P. 1 yr Alex T. 16 yrs Jan S. 11 yrs Kara H. 1 yr Phil D. 1 yr CCFAA Marcos R. 2 yrs Page 8 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 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 A_ _H_ _ _!!! I HAVE BEEN IN MANY PLACES... A_ _H_ _ _ was a fairly common and frequently used pronouncement that I made in my drinking days. Since I have been sober for a while, the need to make this judgment has decreased considerable. I have been reflecting on what has taken place to cause such a marked decrease in my need to make such a condemnation of my fellow human beings. Possibly the world (people) have become a much mellower species, or perhaps some sort of perception change has taken place within me. Having no evidence of the former I must accept the latter - and self-examination is really challenging because I always run the risk of having to take responsibility for my part. I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. Keeping that in mind, here is what I have learned about myself. Whenever the urge to make my judgmental pronouncement of ‘A_ _H_ _ _!’ I must first examine myself and honestly answer a few questions. 1) Could it be that this person is not doing what I want? 2) Is it possible this person is not performing as fast (or as slow) as I would like? 3) Perhaps this individual is so incompetent that he has discovered a unique manner of solving a challenge that is different from the traditional way that I have always used? I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore. After examining my responses to these questions it normally becomes obvious to me that there have been two common themes to my judgment. 1) I am guilty of an exaggerated (albeit unconscious) sense of importance of what ‘I’ believe to be fair, right, just, or nice; or 2) I have a real (although unrecognized) desire to be director of my little world having the players execute my wishes and being able to control their behavior, beliefs, and feelings! Hmmm...this recognition commonly results in my experiencing a new degree of calmness and freedom. Freedom from the bondage of self tells me that I do not have to control (and am not responsible for) people, places, and things beyond my control. I love God and AA even if people don’t behave as I believe they should. ~Robert J. CCFAA I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my friends, family and work. I live close so it's a short drive. I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go and I try not to visit there too often. I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm. Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I'm getting older. One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenaline flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get! And, sometimes I think I am in Vincible but life shows me I am not. People keep telling me I'm in Denial but I'm positive I've never been there before! I have been in Deepshit many times; the older I get, the easier it is to get there. I actually kind of enjoy it there. So far, I haven't been in Continent, but my travel agent says I'll be going soon…. (submitted by Joe D.) Page 9 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 A.A.’s message, otherwise we may fall into decay. Action to carry A.A.’s message therefore is the heart of Last month we recounted how, in the early days of A.A., our Third Legacy of Service. membership began gradually to grow and present But how about the publicity that caused the prospect to challenges to the A.A. Groups which were forming. As get in touch with us, the cars we rode in, the gasoline the number of A.A. Groups began to expand, cities and we paid for, the cups of coffee we bought him? All of areas commenced to experience their own special the aids were necessary to make our call possible and problems. Alcoholics who couldn’t reach A.A. on the effective. And this is only the start. Our services involve telephone became discouraged. This caused needless meeting places, Intergroup offices, pamphlets, books. suffering and sometimes loss of life. Hospitals became They include voluntary money contributions to support impatient of irresponsible admittance of patients into Central Offices, telephone answering service, salaries of their care. Sponsorship into these places and out of paid employees, postage for necessary mailings. them became mandatory; otherwise the hospitals might Services can require committees, central office get fed up and quit. Ignoring the cries of “Let’s keep it secretaries, delegates, trustees, and conferences. They simple,” and prodded by the sheer necessity of the include voluntary contributions so the group, the area, situation, some responsible oldtimers often would hire a and A.A. as a whole can function. They range all the way small office and paid secretary, and then would act as a from a cup of coffee to A.A.’s General Service management committee for the service center. Next, Headquarters for national and international action. The the oldtimers began to ask the surrounding groups for sum of all of these services is A.A.’s Third Legacy. Such voluntary contributions. If the newly hired secretary services are utterly necessary for A.A.’s existence and happened to be an A.A. member, this was surefire growth. cause for trouble. The often frightened gal soon learned Yearning for simplicity, often we wonder if we could not she was considered a “professional A.A.,” making money out of it. Of course this was unfounded because do without many of A.A.’s present services. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have no bother, no politics, no primarily she was doing a secretarial job. Out of this expense, and no responsibility! But this is only a dream long struggle A.A.’s present Intergroup or Central Offices have emerged. In scores of cities they are doing about simplicity; it would not be simplicity in fact. Without its essential services, A.A. soon would become an absolutely necessary job. a confused and irresponsible anarchy, and die. Now all of us are aware that A.A.’s 12th Step, carrying Regarding any particular service, we need to ask only the message, is the basic service our Fellowship gives. It one question: Is this service really needed? If it is not, is our primary purpose and the reason for our existence then let it be eliminated. But if it is needed, then we as a Society. A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a must maintain it, or fail in our responsibility to those society of recovered alcoholics in action. We must carry who want and seek A.A. (Reprinted from Good News, Vol. XXII, Issue No. 2, Feb 1978) Significant dates for October history: October 24, 1942 L.A. Times reports AA groups in 14 California cities. CCFAA October 2, 1944 “National Committee for Education on Alcoholism” formed by Marty Mann - later to become “National Council on Alcoholism” and even later to add “…and Drug Dependence” October 9 - 11, 1969 First World Service meeting held in New York with delegates from 14 countries. October 10, 1970 Lois reads “Bill’s Last Message” at an annual dinner in New York. Page 10 By The Way An Archival Treasure (Continued from the September Issue of the BTW) Last month, I detailed how the Fellowship received an autographed (by Bill W. and Dr. Bob) first edition, 8th printing (1945) of the Big Book and a few other items. Included in the other items is another first edition, 4th printing (1943) of the Big Book. The early edition belonged to Jay T. and he passed away in 1948 and his book was gifted to Eldon B. and remained with Eldon’s family. Eldon’s daughter, Yvonne, cannot recall the relationship between the two men. We don’t know if Jay T. was Eldon’s sponsor, sponsee or just a good friend in AA. Mrs. S did recall how she, her Mom and sometimes her Brother attended open meetings of AA with her Father. She recalled that the atmosphere was very friendly, cheerful and supportive. There were many social events for the families and no one seemed to mind that the AA’s, “smoked like chimneys and drank coffee by the gallons!” Mrs. S. reminisced that life got better for her Mom and the whole family. Their Dad was sober and working with other alcoholics. He was finding peace and happiness. Daily fear and worry were finally gone from their lives. Mrs. S. went off to nurses training OCTOBER 2012 and recalled many of the AA members who attended her wedding. She recalled a few members by name and each seemed to have some of those unique qualities that made them unforgettable like, Tex A., Sybil & Dick M., Ione H., Art J. and many others. She particularly remembered Tex A. because of his humorous stories and Texas accent. He had a presence and a size that made one take notice. She had in her possession several clippings form the Los Angeles Daily Times by the Columnist, Ted LeBerthon. (See a copy of the newspaper clippings on the following pages.) One of those clippings contained comments from Tex A on the integration of AA meetings in the LA area. Mrs. S. is very proud of her Dad’s journey to sobriety and glad for the life that his recovery allowed him and her family to have. Eldon B. loved AA and remained very active in the program until his passing. So we say thank you to Mrs. S. for sharing the experience, strength and hope of her family with the Central California Fellowship. Rae W. Office Manager Many people are not aware that Sam Shoemaker played such an important role in the formation and success of A.A. This is what Bill Wilson said at Sam’s funeral. CCFAA Page 11 By The Way CCFAA OCTOBER 2012 Page 12 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CCFAA Page 13 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 BOOK OF THE MONTH INTO ACTION This collection of Grapevine stories shows the many ways members work the program of AA. Written by men and women, young and old, with different lengths of sobriety, the articles in this book highlight how members practice the Twelve Steps, use our literature and slogans, and get into service, sponsorship and fellowship. The stories demonstrate the various ways members get active in AA to stay sober, carry the message and live rich and rewarding sober lives. As Bill Sees It WORDSMITHY fallible Humility First page 36 We found many in A.A. who once thought, as we did, that humility was another name for weakness. They helped us to get down to our right size. By their example they showed us that humility and intellect could be compatible, provided we placed humility first. When we began to do that, we received the gift of faith, a faith which works. This faith is for you, too. capable of making mistakes; liable to err or offend (From The Little 12 n 12 Dictionary) << << << >> >> >> Where humility formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie, it now begins to mean the nourishing ingredient that can give us serenity. Faithful Fivers FAITHFUL FIVERS ARE GRATEFUL GIVERS 79 Members as of September! Register to pledge your support! Welcome Carol H.! Please complete and return with your first contribution to: CCFAA Central Office, Faithful Fivers Register with Central Office as a Faithful Fiver member 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 so you’ll receive a charitable contribution receipt at the OR email to: [email protected] end of the year. You can donate in any of the following ways: ______________________________________ a) Mail a check every month to: CCFAA Faithful Fivers, Name: 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, CA Address: ______________________________________ 95827, OR b) Bring a check or cash into the office every month, City/State/Zip: ______________________________________ OR Phone: ______________________________________ c) Try the Preferred Method! Use your online banking bill pay to set up a recurring payment: � May we acknowledge you as a new member of the Faithful Fivers Payee: CCFAA Faithful Fivers in our next issue of By The Way? Mark the box for yes we use first Central Office address, as above names and last initials only. Account number: Your Name CCFAA Page 14 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 Step Ten Puzzle Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number. 3. Self-seeking will slip . which used 5. We will intuitively know how to handle to baffle us. and outlook upon life will change. 7. Our whole on it. 8. nor wish to shut the 10. We are going to know a new 11. They are being among us. 12. is doing for us what we could not do for before we are half way through. 16. we will be realize that god 17. We will and we will know peace. 18. , 22. If we are painstaking about this phase of our the past 23. We will not 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 September: 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. 1. and self-pity will . 2. They will always if we work for them. the word 4. We will will leave us. 6. Fear of people and of economic . 9. and gain interest in our in selfish things 13. We will lose . 14. and a new quickly, slowly. 15. promises? We think not. 19. Are these others. 20. ...we will see how our experience can of uselessness 21. That CCFAA NEWS FROM VOLUNTEER CENTRAL Thank you all very much! Page 15 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 STEP TEN: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 superior (or even equal) to others, I had to cut them down to size. Some of my inventorying was, to my mind, well intentioned. I seemed to surround myself with people who were damaged and in need of fixing. I had a knack for finding friends, mates, workplaces and social groups that were imperfect – just waiting for my personal touch to be transformed to full functionality. I could look at any person or situation and fashion an idealized version with ease. From my bar stool perch, I made grandiose plans to make the world around me perfect. Being insightful, intuitive, and very determined, I repeated this illconceived process over and over and over. (I think they call that insanity, and it’s addressed in Step 2.) Only a Dream for a Drunk Brenda O'Malley is home making dinner, as usual, when Tim Finnegan arrives at her door. 'Brenda, may I come in?' he asks. 'I've somethin' to tell ya'. In reality, I stepped on a lot of people’s toes. And, just like they say in the “Big Book,” they retaliated. Needless to say, the idea that I might somehow be at fault never crossed my mind. Yes, victimhood suited me well. 'Of course you can come in, you're always welcome, Tim. But where's my husband?' That is, until I came into AA. Not surprisingly, it was a fearless and thorough moral inventory that changed my attitude. I suddenly saw that I was not being persecuted. I did have a part. Every single thing that bothered me out there had its genesis inside my head. My own misperceptions were to blame. Dare I say it? I had actually had been WRONG, as well as wronged! 'That's what I'm here to be telling ya, Brenda. There was an accident down at the Guinness brewery' Now that the light bulb has been turned on, I recognize my effect on others, not just their effect on me. I know when I am in the wrong. It doesn’t feel good. It feels icky. Wrong is a new name for an old familiar feeling. It’s that state I used to cultivate like a toxic garden of weeds, liberally watered with wine, beer or margaritas. Given just an inkling of justification, I could whip myself up into a right frenzy of indignation. And stay there for days. The more wrong I could make others, the more right I became in my head. 'Oh, God no!' cries Brenda. 'Please don't tell me.' 'I must, Brenda. Your husband Shamus is dead and gone. I'm sorry. Finally, she looked up at Tim. 'How did it happen, Tim?' Stupid me; no wonder I was lonely! Now, I can shortcircuit that whole process. The big relief of Step 10 is the tool of making amends. Resentments no longer fester for weeks. My tolerance for “wrongheadedness” is much lower. My awareness of my part in problems is much higher. It doesn’t feel good to wallow anymore. AA has taught me to keep my own side of the street clean. Step 10 makes that a daily occurrence. 'It was terrible, Brenda. He fell into a vat of Guinness Stout, and drowned.' 'Oh my dear Jesus! But you must tell me true, Tim, did he at least go quickly?' So today, if something is nagging at my conscience, I have a way to process it. Instead of jumping immediately into defensive mode, I look for my part and act quickly to clear it up. Even if I didn’t start it, even if the other person’s behavior was worse than mine, that doesn’t matter. It’s my responsibility to make the amends. And there’s a reward for doing so: 'Well, Brenda, no……. In fact, he got out three times to pee.' I get to stay sober! The world around me feels more hospitable, too. CCFAA ~Anonymous Page 16 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CONCEPT X Every service responsibility should be matched by an equal service authority —the scope of such authority to be always well defined whether by tradition, by resolution, by specific job description or by appropriate charters and bylaws. Our service structure cannot function effectively and harmoniously unless, at every level, each operational responsibility is matched by a corresponding authority to discharge it. This requires that authority must be delegated at every level—and that the responsibility and authority of every entity are well defined and clearly understood. As we have seen (Concept 1) “final responsibility and ultimate authority” reside with the A.A. groups, and they delegate this authority to the Conference (Concept II). The Conference, in turn, delegates to the General Service Board the authority to manage A.A.’s affairs (Concept III) in its behalf. The board is in authority over its subsidiary operating conditions—A.A. World Services, Inc. and The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.—but it delegates to the directors of those corporations the authority necessary to run these service entities. The directors are in authority over the executives of the corporations, but delegate to these officers the authority needed to carry out their administrative responsibilities. And finally, the executives delegate to the G.S.O. and Grapevine staff members and other employees the authority necessary to carry out their important service jobs. “It is perfectly clear,” says Bill, “that when delegated authority is operating well, it should not be constantly interfered with.” Otherwise, he warns, “those charged with operating responsibility will be demoralized.” For example, the General Service Board owns the two operating corporations and its authority over them is absolute. “Nevertheless, so long as things go well, it is highly important that the trustees do not unnecessarily interfere with or usurp the operating authority of these entities.” “To sum up: Let us always be sure that there is an abundance of final or ultimate authority to correct or to reorganize; but let us be equally sure that all of our trusted servants have a clearly defined and adequate authority to do their daily work and to discharge their clear responsibilities.” (From pamphlet P8, “The Twelve Concepts for World Service Illustrated) CCFAA Page 17 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 15, 2012 (Page 1) I. Opening A. Call to Order at 3:01 pm D. CCFAA Preamble read by Dawne G. Birthdays—26.6 years B. Open with Serenity Prayer E. 7th Tradition—$65.50 C. 12 Traditions Read by Bobby F. Delegate Checkin/Group Announcements II. Preliminary Business: A. Delegate Checkin: Total Delegates = 41 Group Name 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 B. Quorum met Yes Delegate Last Attended Mary F Rae W Absent Leon Bill B Absent Absent Absent Absent Ben B Al E Ken D Bob H Terry S Joe A Absent Scott J Jennifer E Keith K Amanda O Absent Absent Michael K Marla S Absent Don W Jim Y Jim Y Mary F Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Allison J Absent Absent Ginnie B Eben W Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Stephen N Absent Absent Maria R Absent Jeffery N Rik P Evan C 1/21/2012 5/19/2012 06/18/11 4/21/2012 7/21/2012 8/18/2012 12/17/2011 8/18/2012 03/19/11 08/20/11 1/21/12 08/20/11 3/17/2012 5/19/2012 03/19/11 1/21/12 8/18/2012 4/21/2012 10/15/11 8/18/2012 7/21/2012 2/18/2012 7/21/2012 8/18/2012 2/18/2012 4/21/2012 10/15/11 8/18/2012 4/21/2012 10/15/11 Group Name North Highlands Fireside Group North Sacramento Group #1 Offenders Oak Park Fellowship Oak Tree Fellowship Old Town Group Orangevale 11th 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 Delegate Last Attended Absent Absent Terry H Absent Absent Absent Absent Eben W Cindy F Absent Absent Evan Absent Absent Absent Absent Jim W Absent Sean S Absent Absent Dlorah B Absent Absent Howard H Absent Shirley A Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Tom D Absent John Q Dawne S Absent Absent Sam H David E Kathy K Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 8/18/2012 6/16/2012 8/18/2012 5/19/2012 8/18/2012 4/21/2012 1/21/12 4/21/2012 4/21/2012 8/18/2012 8/18/2012 12/17/2011 1/21/12 8/18/2012 2/18/2012 12/17/2011 7/21/2012 11/19/11 1/21/12 8/18/2012 8/18/2012 2/18/2012 06/18/11 6/16/2012 8/18/2012 05/21/11 2/18/2012 05/21/11 6/16/2012 07/16/11 4/21/2012 1/21/12 06/18/11 4/21/2012 4/21/2012 8/18/2012 12/17/11 4/21/2012 8/18/2012 8/18/2012 05/21/11 06/18/11 5/19/2012 06/18/11 04/16/11 6/16/2012 Page 18 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 15, 2012 (Page 2) C. Attending Elected Positions CCFAA Chair Assistant Chair Treasurer Recording Secretary TeleService Chair By Laws & Procedures Chair PI/CPC Chair H&I Liaison D. E. New Delegates Amanda Elk Grove Fellowship Don W. Folsom Friday Night Stan J Betty K Tom W Tamera K Evan C Terry S Bill B Roger Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Special Needs Chair NCCAA Liaison Birthdays/Faithful Fivers Chair OOC Chair OOC Member OOC Member OOC Member Picnic Chair Keith K. East Yolo Fellowship Bobby C. Alt. Citrus Heights Joseph W Rick S Kim B Casey K Howard Jeff N Al Y John Q Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Nico P. Alt. East Yolo Fellowship Visitors Mike III. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve August minutes was passed. IV. Trusted Servant Reports A. Chairperson’s Report – Stan J September 15, 2012 Welfare of Central California Fellowship: The Welfare of Central California Fellowship depends a lot on the support of its members, meetings, and groups. There are many ways to provide support. As the year comes closer to an end and the CCFAA Picnic is over, I want to refocus on groups and individuals supporting CCFAA through donations. CCFAA can better plan for the year if groups donate monthly. Also, members can make individual donations at any time. This is important to know for those who are homegroup members of groups that are small and cannot make any donations to CCFAA because, as a group, they are just getting by. The Faithful Fivers and Birthday Club are just two ways CCFAA encourages individual donations. I am asking all members and groups to donate what they can as soon as they can. Please keep in mind no individual should donate more than $3,000 per year. If you have already reached that limit, I want to extend an extra big thank you for your support in helping allow us to continue to provide 24/7 telephone support for those who are still coming to AA for the first time. Believe it or not, there are still many future AA’s out there that have not heard of AA and all of your donations, big or small, help to ensure the hand of AA will be there, when those in need reach out for it. Volunteers needed at Central Office at 9:30am on 09/28/12 and 10/31/12 to help assemble the By The Way and on 10/11/12 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 October is October 10th and for November is November 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: (Reference the September’s By The Way, page 2) GSO Fellowship Sharing request (Reference hand out for details) 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. New Groups: No New Groups CNIA Report: 1. CCFAA’s Special Needs Chair (Joey) new fliers went over well and were available at the CCFAA annual picnic on 08/19/12. I hope you had a chance to stop by their table and pick up a flyer or talk to Joey or one of his volunteers. Again, if you want to be of service and help with the Special Needs Committee please contact CCFAA’s Central Office via email [email protected] or telephone (916) 4541771. 2. Teleservice Chair (Evan) is honoring rotation of service so when someone’s term is up, he actively works on rotating someone new into the position. As a result this is helping make Teleservice positions more readily available to those seeking to help. If you have a phone and want to help keep the lines open 24/7, Evan can be reached via Central Office by email or phone (see Special Needs above for phone & email) 3. CCFAA Delegate’s approved the committee to actively scout out locations and do research for CCFAA’s 60th Anniversary Committee (vote results: yes=32, no=4, abstain=4). Paul was voted in as the committee chair. 4. CCFAA Picnic was held 08/19/12. Please visit CCFAA website (www.aasacramento.org) and review the 2012 September’s By The Way for August’ treasurer’s report. Thank you all for supporting CCFAA and keeping Central Office running year round. 5. CNIA MiniPRAASA –Jackson CA. October 19 21, 2012 CCFAA Page 19 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 15, 2012 (Page 3) C. Office Operations Committee – Casey K. Office Operations Committee (OOC) Report OOC Meeting 8/14/2012 Present: Rae W, Tom W, Stan J, Terry S, Howard H and Casey K Meeting called to order at 6:12pm. Open with the Serenity Prayer, Roll Call, and Determination of a Quorum 1. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W (See Rae’s report) Of note, THANK YOU to the picnic committee, especially John Q, for all of your hard work!! Also, CO is looking for a display case suitable for archive treasures. If you have one or know where we might be able to find a good deal, please let CO know. 2. Bylaws and Procedures Chair Report Terry will report. 3. Treasurer’s Report Tom will discuss. 4. Old Business None 5. New Business – 2013 Budget discussion. Reviewed budget. Tom will present. Adjournment at 7:37pm with the Serenity Prayer D. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W. September 15, 2012 1. The 2012 Picnic was a success. The weather was great. The speakers were awesome. Thanks to John Q2, the Picnic Committee and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make it a day of fun, unity and fellowship. 2. The CNIA Grapevine Liaison, Connie G., had the great idea to sell GV books from the Central Office Book Store inventory at the Picnic Grapevine Booth. She sold more GV literature in one day than we sell on average monthly. Thanks Connie for providing the unity and service between the Area and the Intergroup. Cooperation is such a good thing. 3. The Special Needs Committee is in full swing. How grateful we are to have a responsible chair and dedicated volunteers who are willing to be of service. This 12Step effort is what our primary purpose is all about. 4. The Special Needs brochure and postcard are available to the groups at the CO Book Store. Please have your Literature Person pick some up and inform your members of this great service that they may need for themselves or they can volunteer and join the effort to help get meetings to those with challenges. 5. To date the office has reproduced 5000 black & white copies of the 2013 Spring Fling Registration Flyer and delivered it to the Committee. The Committee provided the 10 reams of paper for the copies. The office also sent out 300, 2013 Spring Fling color brochures in the August 13th flyer mailing. The office will send out 300 B&W copies of the Registration Flyer each month until January 2013. There is no charge to the Spring Fling Event for these copies. The CO will absorb the $298.10 in copy costs and mailings. 6. The 27th Annual Intergroup/Central Office/AAWS/AAGV Seminar will take place in Washington, DC September 2629. Check the September BTW for details of archival treasures that have been donated to the Central California Fellowship. 7. We are still seeking a donation of a display case suitable for our archival treasures. Please spread the word. …And all is well. Rae W. E. Treasurers Report – Tom W. Income and Expense through August 2012: Income: Gross Income for the month at $27,327 reflects recurring items AAWS Literature Sales, Group Contributions, Birthday Club, and Faithful Fivers being lower than projected, and Picnic Revenue while lower than hoped – was a significant boost. Tshirts from the Picnic are still available; as they have already been paid for, any proceeds go straight to the bottom line! YTD income at $163,749 is $9,334 lower than the prorated budget, and YTD Cost of Goods Sold at $55,941 is slightly higher, contributing to Gross Income at $107,808 being $10,475 lower than planned. Medallion sales have been a bright spot throughout the year, in total contributing $3,914 net to the Gross Income figure. Expense: Expenses continue at or below the prorated budget with a couple of exceptions: Insurance and Other Committees. Regarding insurance, payments take place earlier in the year, while budget is spread evenly over the year – budget will “catch up” by yearend. Regarding Committees, deposits for equipment and to hold the fields for the Picnic were paid earlier in the year, but weren’t reflected in expense until August and weren’t apparent to the Picnic Committee when planning their spending. As noted above there is still plenty of revenue to be realized from TShirt sales which could easily offset the additional spending. Please continue to purchase Tee Shirts it is pure revenue. Net income:(loss) of $(1,434) puts us ahead of the annual budget of $(2,042). Continue to promote Literature Sales, Group Contributions, Birthday Club, and Faithful Fivers to your home groups! F. By Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report – Terry S. Absent No report, vote regarding Bylaw changes will be discussed in old business. Webmaster information for Central office. If you know of a closed meeting or go to meeting that is closed. Please contact central office so the the online schedule can be updated. Groups do not let Central office know when they have been closed. CCFAA Page 20 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 15, 2012 (Page 4) G. PI/CPC Monthly Meeting Minutes – Bill B. “Members of PI/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: �� On budget for the year $459 remaining of $1100 �� We manned a table at a Sacramento City Concert at Meadowview Park on August 26 th �� Scheduled to have a table at Health Fair, part of the Sacramento AIDS Run/Walk on October 13 th �� Responding to two requests for speakers �� We have identified 16 radio stations owned by 6 companies that we will be approaching with public service announcement media from NY AA. �� In contact with the Central California Psychiatric Society to do a piece on AA in their newsletter – draft available for review 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 B. Respectfully submitted – Bill B H. Picnic Chairperson’s Report – John Q. �� CCFAA 2012 Picnic Committee Planning Report �� Thank you to all who helped out. One of the most attended in last 7 years that John has been participating. �� Still have shirts for sale! John Q2, 2012 Picnic chair I. Special Needs Chairperson’s Report – Joey W. �� Interesting month, volunteers from picnic and people have volunteered to assist the committee. couple of calls and took one meeting out to someone suffering from very chronic illness. Amazing meeting. Have a number of volunteers. �� 2 calls this month. �� Unable to find signers for those that are deaf and requesting assistance. Does not have to alcoholic but needs to volunteer. �� Got a call from PRIDE industries who are 100% disabled and we have started a meeting that we are taking weekly. Tuesdays at 7:00PM. �� Please check out the brochure and post card and take back to your groups. If you have suggestions for changes let him know. �� Would like to consider taking meetings to those that are taking care of chronically ill not just the chronically ill, those with ankle bracelets Email Address: [email protected] J. Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers – Kim B. �� Birthday contributions were up $88. �� Faithful Fivers down $245 �� Looking to have booths at the big events that are coming up. �� Suggested that they have giveaways for those that contribute to Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers. 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. 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 Service Aug – 12 2012 YTD 51 505 12 Step 376 2672 Meeting/Info Total 427 3177 TeleService 35 Subs Volunteers Special Needs 13 70 12 Step 158 Open Shifts as of 8/15/2012 Sat 12p – 4pm Sat 4pm – 8pm CCFAA Page 21 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting Minutes—September 15, 2012 (Page 5) 1. Joe stepped down as CoChair and Kate has volunteered for the position. She does not meet sobriety requirements of 2 years. Would like to make her cochair and would like to get approval from committee. A. No sobriety requirement for cochair so Kate is new cochair. 2. Following spirit of rotation for shifts and one person was upset and asked to be removed. All volunteers are getting used to it now and things are going more smoothly. Most shifts are filled. 3. Wants to thank John I, Richard, Rik and Tamera for helping at the picnic. 4. Workshop on the 23rd from 2 4 at Traditional. 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. [email protected] C. NCCAA Liaison – Rick S. There are Flyers for Sacramento conference that will be held at the Woodlake Inn, 500 Leisure Lane. October 5th 7th. Changes to line up; Father Tom is Friday night Speaker, Billy s form Las Vegas will be on Saturday night. Preregistration is appreciated please get the word out to your groups, only $10. Please take flyers to group. Next meeting is Sunday, September 23rd and 30th at noon at Group 3. If you can stay at hotel it will also assist to save money. �� �� �� �� �� �� D. CCFAA 60th Anniversary Convention Committee – Paul –absent Stan is requesting that Paul get a committee to do research and come up with venues. VI. Old Business A. Vote: ByLaws: for_31__ , against__0___ , abstain__2___ PASSED B. Operating Procedures Committee: for__33___ , against__0___ , abstain__2___ PASSED C. All groups/meetings be listed in the group contributions table in each edition of the By the Way publication. (Discussion continued, vote in October) – David E, David E not present. Discussion continued a motion was made to call for vote and seconded. A vote was made however it was not a super majority so discussion was ended and vote will be made in October. VII. New Business A. CCFAA Budget for 2013 (Proposed): The budget for next year is presented in September. See enclosed in this issue of the By The Way. Discussion takes place at the October meeting. Budget will be voted on at the November meeting. Referring to the enclosed, the first column is yeartodate results through August. Second column is projections through December; for the most part this reflects the YTD average by line item through August, continuing through December. Third column is 2012 Budget (for comparison), and fourth column is proposed budget for 2013. In general, proposed spending (expenses) follows the budgeted amounts for 2012; revenue is not as predictable, and the budget is reduced in some categories to more closely reflect what actual experience for 2012. Bottom line is a budgeted net outflow of $(4,607). Respectfully submitted, Tom W [email protected] B. OOC Chair Casey missed 3 Delegate meetings. Delegate approval to reelect. Will be carried over to next meeting due to time. VIII. Closing Meeting closed at 4:55 pm. CCFAA Page 22 By The Way TREASURERS REPORT - AUGUST 2012 Aug-12 Prorate Budget YTD Budget YTD Variance fav / (unfav) Income 4020 · AAWS Literature Sales 4025 · In-House Publication 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 Publication 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) 6,369 1,472 2,009 4,879 41 261 354 472 9 11,462 0 27,327 51,351 11,494 15,954 52,172 1,791 1,451 3,565 5,395 72 11,795 8,709 163,749 53,333 11,333 10,667 58,667 667 3,333 3,667 8,333 83 13,000 10,000 173,083 80,000 17,000 16,000 88,000 1,000 5,000 5,500 12,500 125 13,000 10,000 248,125 (1,982) 160 5,288 (6,495) 1,124 (1,883) (102) (2,938) (11) (1,206) (1,291) (9,334) 4,383 7 4,390 1,979 36,039 541 36,580 14,772 36,333 333 36,667 16,667 54,500 500 55,000 25,000 295 (208) 87 (1,895) 250 999 0 1,249 223 814 1,194 6,453 20,874 2,821 7,992 1,174 11,987 (494) 7,374 8,581 55,941 107,808 2,667 8,000 1,467 12,133 (800) 6,000 4,667 54,800 118,283 4,000 12,000 2,200 18,200 (1,200) 9,000 7,000 82,200 165,925 146 306 (1,374) 3,914 (1,141) (10,475) 92 2,470 3,067 4,600 597 304 3,624 2,600 3,900 (1,024) 607 1,306 1,700 2,550 394 2,220 19,511 20,633 30,950 1,122 522 4,440 5,050 7,575 610 6,425 99 0 0 6,524 7,172 693 18 116 7,998 6,200 733 100 100 7,133 6,200 1,100 150 150 7,600 (865) 126 993 4,307 6,460 3,314 7,231 1,467 8,514 20,743 12,316 67,811 55,955 12,333 68,288 83,932 18,500 102,432 477 0 145 0 19,054 0 1,077 12 109,242 67 1,133 67 114,045 100 1,700 100 167,967 4,802 1,819 (1,434) 4,239 (2,042) (5,673) 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 Prepared by [email protected] CCFAA Page 23 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 2013 PROPOSED BUDGET Jan-Aug 2012 1 2 2012 projected Budget 2012 INCOME & EXPENSE Budget 2013 Proposed INCOME 3 4020 · AAWS Literature Sales 51,351 77,027 80,000 80,000 4 4025 · In-House Publication Sales 11,494 17,240 17,000 17,000 5 4030 - Medallion Sales 15,954 23,932 16,000 24,000 4100 · Group Contributions 52,172 78,258 88,000 80,000 6 4110 · Anonymous Contributions 1,791 2,687 1,000 1,000 7 4120 · Birthday Contributions 1,451 2,176 5,000 2,500 4125 · Office Services Revenue 3,565 5,347 5,500 5,500 4130 - Faithful Fivers 5,395 8,093 12,500 9,000 4440 - Interest Income 72 108 125 100 11,795 12,000 13,000 13,000 8,709 8,800 10,000 10,000 163,749 235,667 248,125 242,100 54,500 8 9 10 4460 - Picnic Revenue 11 4480 - Special Event Revenue 13 Total Income 14 17 Inventory Expense - 5000 18 5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold 54,500 Inventory Adjustment Expense 36,039 541 54,058 19 811 500 500 20 Total 5010 - AAWS Literature Expense 36,580 54,870 55,000 55,000 Net Income 5010 - AAWS Literature 14,772 22,157 25,000 25,000 21 22 5025 · In-House Publication 23 5030 · Paper Stock & Staples 2,821 4,232 4,000 4,000 24 5035 · Printing Equipment Lease 7,992 12,000 12,000 12,000 25 5040 - Copy costs 26 Total 5025 · In-House Publication Expense 27 Net Income 5025 · In-House Publication 29 Net Income Literature 5050 - Cost of Medallions Net Income Medallion Sales 28 Total Cost of Goods Sold Gross Income (after Cost of Goods Sold) 1,174 1,761 2,200 2,200 11,987 17,993 18,200 18,200 (1,200) (1,200) 14,278 7,374 (494) 21,405 11,061 (753) 23,800 9,000 23,800 9,000 8,581 55,941 12,871 83,923 7,000 82,200 15,000 82,200 107,808 151,744 165,925 159,900 EXPENSE 31 Equipment Expense 32 5670 · Equipment Rental 33 5765 · Equipment Repairs & Maint. 34 5675 · Equipment Purchase 35 Total Equipment Expense 1,695 2,542 1,500 1,500 584 1,000 2,000 2,000 191 500 1,100 1,100 2,470 4,042 4,600 4,600 1,000 36 37 Insurance Expense 38 5680 · Worker's Compensation 991 1,000 1,000 39 5684 · D & O Insurance 1,245 1,600 1,600 1,600 40 5685 · General Liability 1,388 1,300 1,300 1,300 41 Total Insurance Expense 3,624 3,900 3,900 3,900 128 550 550 550 - 500 500 500 1,000 42 43 Meetings/Conference Expense 44 5620 · M anager Training 45 5655 · Delegates Meeting 46 5785 · Employee Travel 567 1,000 1,000 47 5786 · NCAA Delegate's Expense 611 500 500 500 48 Total Meetings/Conference Expense 2,550 2,550 2,550 1,306 49 CCFAA Page 24 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 2013 PROPOSED BUDGET Jan-Aug 2012 2012 projected Budget 2012 Budget 2013 Proposed 50 51 Office Expense 5640 · Postage & Delivery 2,156 3,234 2,000 5650 - Licenses & Permits 552 828 700 825 1,894 2,841 3,000 3,000 944 1,416 2,000 1,500 52 5700 · Office Supplies 53 5720 · Occupancy Improvement 54 5740 · Miscellaneous Expense 55 5760 · Rent 56 5780 - Office/Network Software 57 Total Office Expense 2,000 645 968 1,000 1,000 13,320 19,979 21,250 21,400 - - 19,511 29,267 1,000 500 30,950 30,225 58 59 Utilities Expense- 5770 60 5785 - HVAC Maint. - - 500 500 61 5790 · Gas & Electric 1,910 2,865 2,500 2,800 62 5790 - Telephone 1,774 2,661 3,950 3,000 63 5792 · Website Hosting 268 268 125 64 5796 - Security System Total 5770 Utilities Expense 488 4,440 732 6,526 500 7,575 600 6,900 7,172 7,200 6,200 6,200 693 1,100 1,100 550 18 150 150 150 - 65 66 67 Other Committees Expense - 6200 5900 - Picnic Committee 69 6210 - PI/CPC Expense 70 6220 - Special Needs Committee 71 6230 - Teleservice Committee 72 Total Other Committees Expense 116 150 150 150 7,998 8,600 7,600 7,050 2,500 1,100 73 74 Professional Fees Expense 75 5610 · Accounting 708 1,062 76 5625 - Website Admin - - 500 500 77 5630 - Network Admin 285 428 960 900 - - 2,500 2,500 78 5645 - Office Systems Admin 5699 - Other 79 Total Professional Fees Expense 993 $0 1,490 $0 6,460 $0 5,000 80 81 Payroll Expenses - 5400 82 5410 · Management Salary 33,288 49,933 49,932 49,932 83 5415 · Clerical Wages 22,207 33,311 34,000 34,000 84 5416 · Payroll Tax Expense 5,316 7,973 8,000 8,000 85 5470 - Retirement Benefits 1,200 1,800 1,800 1,800 86 5480 · Healthcare Benefits 5,800 8,700 8,700 8,700 87 Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses 67,811 101,717 102,432 102,432 88 89 90 Finance Expenses - 5600 Bad Debt Expense - 5686 Credit Card Fees - 5895 91 Bank Charges - 5690 92 Total 5600 · Finance Expenses - - 1,077 1,615 100 100 1,700 1,700 12 18 100 50 1,089 1,633 1,900 1,850 167,967 164,507 93 94 Total Expense 109,243 159,724 95 96 Net Income CCFAA (1,435) (7,980) (2,042) (4,607) Page 25 GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS AS OF 9/25/12 By The Way OCTOBER 2012 GROUP NAME SEPT 12 YTD Dry Diggins' Group 25.56 DRY DOCK GROUP 50.00 EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP 150.00 EDEN VALLEY AT APPLEGATE GROUP 43.40 ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP 1,027.87 ELK GROVE GROUP 309.00 ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS 295.20 YTD ESPEE FELLOWSHIP 145.00 450.00 FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS GROUP 120.00 12 AND 12 BOOK STUDY (ROSEVILLE) 608.00 FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT BIG BOOK STUDY 2ND CHANCE GROUP 278.00 FIT FOR LIFE GROUP GROUP NAME 11TH STEP MEDITATION MEETING SEPT 12 50.00 40.00 75.50 FLYING BLIND BIG BOOK STEP STUDY 300.00 370.50 FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP 895.52 AA NOONER 175.00 FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP AA UNITY GROUP 475.00 FOLSOM NOON NEW LIFE GROUP 5TH TRADITION BIG BOOK STUDY 10.00 AA NEWCASTLE/LOOMIS GROUP ALL TRIBES GROUP 30.00 ARDEN MORSE GROUP AS BILL SEES IT MEN'S GROUP 100.00 20.00 ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP OF DAVIS AUBURN FELLOWSHIP 50.00 AUBURN WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE AUBURN WOMEN'S STEP STUDY BABES IN RECOVERY 60.00 500.00 250.00 750.00 FOLSOM SATURDAY MORNING 200.00 FOLSOM TUESDAY NIGHT MEN'S AA FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP 61.00 527.94 2,052.92 278.50 FOLSOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT AA GROUP 360.00 400.00 FOLSOM YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP 286.55 91.99 FORESTHILL BENT NICKEL GROUP 25.00 FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH GROUP 303.22 45.85 FRIDAY NITE AA GROUP - CARMICHAEL 160.00 100.00 285.00 BIG BOOK BASICS 111.50 FRIENDS OF BILL W. (CHRISTIAN VALLEY) BROWNSVILLE SERENITY GROUP 104.89 FRUITVALE GROUP 600.00 GALT FELLOWSHIP 700.00 GIBBONS NOON 250.00 BUILDING D GROUP BY THE GRACE 50.00 CAME TO BELIEVE GROUP 540.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT 4.53 25.00 GO TO ANY LENGTH GROUP CAPITOL CITY MEN'S GROUP 511.49 GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTION CARRYING THE MESSAGE GROUP 140.00 GOTTAWANNA GROUP 279.00 CATHEDRAL GROUP 960.00 GREENHAVEN GROUP 690.60 CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN'S CONF. 180.56 GROUP ONE CITRUS HEIGHTS AA @ NOON 240.00 GROUP THREE CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP 202.46 HANGTOWN AA GROUP 600.00 HAPPY CAMPERS 180.00 896.13 HAPPY DESTINY GROUP 371.75 100.00 HAPPY JOYOUS & FREE GROUP 100.00 HIGH FLYERS GROUP CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP CLARKSBURG FELLOWSHIP COME AS YOU ARE GROUP 45.42 CORDOVA BIG BOOK STUDY CORDOVA GOOD MORNING GROUP 79.10 17.86 151.15 30.00 95.02 1,200.00 10.00 84.00 40.00 206.00 428.00 ICYPAA CORDOVA SATURDAY NIGHT GROUP 150.00 IN ALL OUR AFFAIRS GROUP 261.00 CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS GROUP 196.00 INTO ACTION GROUP 400.00 CORDOVA LUNCH BUNCH COURAGE TO CHANGE GROUP 250.00 472.00 0.00 KEEP IT SIMPLE (MARYSVILLE) 45.00 LAGUNA STUDY GROUP 200.00 459.12 LINCOLN HILLS GROUP 93.52 DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP 111.00 LINCOLN THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP DAVIS HOPE GROUP 210.00 LIVING SOBER WOMEN'S FRIDAY GROUP 239.02 LOOMIS WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 269.35 DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP DAILY DIRECTION AA DAVIS WEDNESDAY WOMENS STEP STUDY DESTINY GROUP 174.00 1,279.15 31.66 120.00 MEN AT WORK DIXON DRY DOCK GROUP 50.00 MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS DOBBIN'S WILD BUNCH 61.38 MnnYPAA CCFAA 180.11 382.55 70.00 615.00 197.70 Page 26 197.70 By The Way GROUP NAME GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS AS OF 9/25/12 SEPT 12 OCTOBER 2012 GROUP NAME YTD SEPT 12 YTD 113.75 SOUTHPORT SERENITY MONDAY NIGHT BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP 4.72 SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING GROUP MONDAY NIGHT CLUB 165.00 100.00 380.00 MONDAY PM WOMEN GROUP 137.56 SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING ORANGEVALE MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 247.82 STATE OF MIND SOBRIETY MORE WILL BE REVEALED 125.00 MYSTIC CHIX GROUP 180.13 SUNDAY MORNING SERENITY GROUP 155.44 NATOMAS GROUP 436.22 SUNDAY NIGHT RECOVERY HOUR 600.00 NEW HOPE GROUP 893.92 SUNDAY REFLECTIONS NORTH AUBURN GROUP OF AA NORTH HALL GROUP 100.40 50.00 12.50 1,800.00 THURS MORNING BOOK/STEP STUDY GROUP ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP 146.06 THURSDAY NIGHT MEN'S GROUP 200.00 TIME TO START LIVING GROUP OVER 50 GROUP 252.16 TOO YOUNG GROUP 138.00 PINE GROVE FELLOWSHIP 40.00 REBELLION DOGS GROUP 98.00 RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP 50.00 ROCKLIN RACETRACK GROUP 250.00 ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE GROUP ROSEVILLE FWP MONDAY NIGHT GROUP 50.00 ROSEVILLE FIFTH STREET FELLOWSHIP 334.01 100.00 TRADITIONAL GROUP 40.00 170.56 160.00 TUESDAY MIDTOWN GROUP 320.79 125.07 110.00 48.03 VALLEY SPRINGS FWP 98.00 WAY OUT BIG BOOK STUDY 22.50 45.00 120.00 123.62 450.00 WEDNESDAY NIGHT 12X12 BOOK STUDY 135.00 WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY GROUP 390.00 WELCOME GROUP 634.91 287.82 WEST SLOPE FELL0WSHIP 250.00 WHAT A WAY WEEKEND WOMENS GROUP 195.44 135.00 0.00 30.00 621.19 158.00 613.93 50.00 WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP S.I.S. SISTERS IN SOBRIETY 308.69 SACYPAA 277.23 277.96 WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS 35.00 65.00 WOMEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION 31.83 563.79 WOODLAND GROUP SATURDAY MORNING REFLECTIONS GP 210.00 50.00 WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP SERENDIPITY AS BILL SEES IT GROUP 62.00 372.00 WOODLAND WOMEN'S GRP 255.00 58.00 125.00 64.03 ZINFANDEL & CORDOVA LANE GROUP SIERRA STEP SISTERS GROUP 109.70 SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GROUP 149.00 SIMPLY AA 251.61 SISTERS IN SOBRIETY 246.01 31.58 SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE ICYPAA YTD 416.67 308.30 SPRING FLING SOBRIETY SPEAKS GROUP 150.00 WOMEN TO WOMEN CONFERENCE 75.00 280.00 3,903.76 56,075.67 SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP CCFAA 16.88 443.54 400.00 WOMEN OF EXTRAVAGANT PROMISES SOLUTIONS WEEKEND 3,618.26 WILD WOMEN 94.42 2,194.42 WILLING WOMEN GROUP, THE ROUND TABLE GROUP SISTERS OF SOBRIETY GROUP 267.64 TUESDAY CORDOVA KISS GROUP RULE 62 GROUP SIERRA PINES GROUP 65.40 300.00 WE CARE GROUP 300.00 WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP RIVER PARK RECOVERY SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY GP 213.95 731.31 TUESDAY NIGHT CARMICHAEL GROUP 450.00 TWELVE STEPS TO SOBRIETY RANCHO MURIETA WOMEN'S GROUP ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GP 60.00 520.00 TRIANGLE GROUP 212.22 RANCHO MURIETA GROUP ROLOFF TO RECOVERY MEN'S 189.00 40.00 TRADITIONS AND CONCEPTS STUDY GRP 60.00 POWERLESS OVER ALCOHOL WOMEN'S GROUP ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP 273.95 50.00 THE OTHER MEETING ORANGEVALE SIXTY MINUTE RIGOROUS ACTION 100.00 250.00 THANK GOD ITS SMOKEFREE MENS STAG OAK TREE GROUP PROMISES GROUP - DIXON 200.00 222.70 251.78 1,255.28 SUNRISE SUNSET GROUP OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP PLACERVILLE SUNRISE ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT 25.00 STEP SISTERS 90.06 SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP 130.00 6,686.12 TOTAL 1479.00 8581.79 Page 27 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 449 SACRAMENTO CA CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FELLOWSHIP 9960 BUSINESS PARK DR., SUITE 110 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95827 *CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED OCTOBER 2012 BTW By The Way Subscription Want to join the Birthday Club? 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