The first thought that usually comes to my mind when I think about a group of women getting together is drama (no offense ladies). At least that’s what it used to be. But there was none of that at the last Women’s sponsorship workshop held this past May in Altamont, Utah. Instead, the best way I can describe my experience … Read More
Finding a Spiritual Remedy
In the time and place I grew up alcohol was widely accepted. Having watched my family struggle with their addictions, I began to set boundaries believing this would protect me from suffering like them. As time passed and the disease took hold these boundaries got in the way of my drinking. So one by one they were dismissed until I … Read More
Concept VII
“The Conference recognizes that the Charter and the Bylaws of the General Service Board are legal instruments: that the Trustees are thereby fully empowered to manage and conduct all of the world service affairs of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is further understood that the Conference Charter itself is not a legal document: that it relies instead upon the force of tradition … Read More
Tradition 7: Responsibility
There are so many benefits to this tradition for the alcoholic and for the group and for all AA as a whole. When we first come into AA we were at a bottom — nothing was working for us. Many did not have a job or a place to stay, but most could still find the money for the next … Read More
From: The Chair in the Corner, July 2012
Wow can you believe it? Spring has come and gone. June has come and gone. The Founders Day Spring Kick Off has come and gone. By the time you read this and before you know it July will have come and gone. I hope you were able to attend the Kick Off, Xtreme Yard Sale and Group Competitions. If not … Read More
Step 7: Humbly asked . . .
My wise and dedicated counselor in rehab insisted that when I returned home I find a Big Book Study and a 12 Step Study and to attend them regularly. I followed her terrific advise and I suggest it to others. My home group is the 5:15 Happy Hour and each Tuesday we read from the Big Book and each Thursday … Read More
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ 2012
Join us for a BBQ in celebration of our volunteers. BBQ is provided and price of admission is a potluck dish, drinks or dessert. Please bring your favorite lawn chair or folding chair, we want you to be comfortable! June 10 (Sunday) at noon at the Central Office.