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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?
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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: centraloffice@aasacramento.org
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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.
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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
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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
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WEEKLY SPEAKER MEETINGS CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00PM to 9:30PM. WHERE: Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Dr., Cameron Park. 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
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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!
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, 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
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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
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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
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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
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Marcos R. 2 yrs
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COMMUNITY CORNER
We are looking for your personal stories on Steps, Traditions,
Concepts, & Recovery. We would like to publish articles from our
members here in the Central California Fellowship.
To submit an article, please send it to centraloffice@aasacramento.org
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.)
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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.
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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.
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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: centraloffice@aasacramento.org 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
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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
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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 centraloffice@aasacramento.org 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
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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
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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: sacramentospecialneeds@yahoo.com
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
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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. hotlinehelpers@gmail.com 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. ��
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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 cfo@aasacramento.org 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.
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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 CFO@aasacramento.org
CCFAA
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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