My first Sturgis trip was a follow-up to the annual AA Serenity Run in Cedaredge, Colorado, in 1992. I had met a man there who was heading to Sturgis following the Serenity Run, so I asked to join him. That part was easy. But as I rode the 640 miles from Cedaredge to Sturgis, South Dakota, I started to become … Read More
Group Birthdays July/August 2014
Hillcrest Arthur 30 days Justin 30 days Julie 30 days Trevor 90 Days Casey 90 Days Teresa 90 days Brandon 1 yr. Sam 1 yr. Ran 1 yr. Melissa 18 mos Paul 2 yrs. Tarol 2 yrs. Steve 6 yrs. Dwaine 7 yrs. Carol 8 yrs. Susan 8 yrs. Hillcrest (cont) Sean 10 yrs. Soren 12yrs. Derek … Read More
“My Search for Higher Power and Spirituality” (1 of 3) – Alan L – 2014
MY SEARCH FOR HIGHER POWER AND SPIRITUALITY By: Alan L. I have searched all my life for my place in the universe with regard to God and religion. I gave up on religion many years ago because I couldn’t stand the hypocrisy I witnessed from those who practiced most religions. I still continued my search for belief in God because … Read More
From Your Chair – Wendy W – September 2014
Greetings, Salt Lake Central Office! Isn’t it amazing how quickly a month flies by? Especially when you’re having fun at the Central Office annual picnic. If you missed this, I feel sorry for you. Thanks to Nick R, Doug C and Mike, an entire pig was stuffed with potatoes, onions and other good things and slow roasted through the night … Read More
From Your Chair – Wendy W – August 2014
Greetings, Salt Lake Central Office! I hope everyone’s summer is going well, but enough with the heat already. I’m always ready for some warmth, but this is a little over the top. Oh well, the snow will be here soon enough. The big news around here is the ratification of the new Bylaws, after 6 months of ad hoc-ing and … Read More
Chapter 8: To Wives – Sandra D – 2014
An alcoholic reading through the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous for the first time might be tempted to skip over Chapter 8 since it is titled “To Wives” but on further examination, will find that it was actually written by Bill W. Skipping this chapter for any reason would be a serious oversight and one that might hinder, rather than … Read More
The Speak Easy Ladies Group: 40th Anniversary – 2014
“This ladies AA group began in 1974 with a group of women alcoholics who wanted to meet regularly and listen to recordings made by alcoholics who shared their experience, strength and hope with other alcoholics. The ladies found it useful to have a discussion following the recordings…and to identify the Speak Easy Ladies Group as a closed group…limited to persons … Read More