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Bill W’S CHRISTMAS PRESENT
December 2020 On a bleak November day of 1934, Bill W. was in the process of receiving—albeit unknowingly—a Christmas present be- yond his belief. A visit from an old schoolmate, Ebby T. ex- plained how he had found sobriety via religious ideas of the Oxford Group. Bill was amazed, yet unimpressed. He thought: “My gin will outlast his preaching.” (p. 9) But it did not! Bill’s curiosity of his friend’s success eventually led Bill to the doors of the alcoholic ward of Towns Hospital a few weeks later. He was released with a full week of sobriety on December 18, just one week before Christmas. He never drank again!
But that was only a beginning! While in the Hospital he had a personality change that altered his modus operandi! He previously had never wanted anything more than to be a rich member of the Wall street crowd, as he was before drinking ruined that high point of his life. However, before leaving the hospital the thought came to him: “There were thousands of hopeless alcoholics who might be glad to have what had been so freely given to me. Perhaps I could help Central Office Closed some of them. They in turn might work with others.” (P. 14) Thursday, December 24th Bill’s real Christmas present was a complete personality change as described by Dr. Carl Jung: “Old ideas, emotions Friday, December 25th and attitudes are suddenly cast aside and replaced by a new Thursday, December 31th set of conceptions and motives.” (p. 27) Well, did Bill go back to Wall street? No, he did not! He went down to Calvary mission and brought home a disheveled, perhaps not so well 2-3 smelling, wino to his fancy Brooklyn Hts. home and fed him Master Calendar 4 and prayed with him. But the drunk got drunk. So, he went Speaker Meetings back and the same happened. Did he give up and go back to 5 Wall Street? No, he did not! He went back to that mission Group News 5 again and again through January, February and March of Special Events 1935 and guess what? They all got drunk! Birthdays 6-7 What a personality change! What a wonderful Christmas November Delegates Minutes 8-10 present! Not just getting sober, but a strong desire to help Treasurer Report 11 others. We call this Step Twelve today, but this personality Approved 2021 Budget 12-13 change was not only Bill’s exciting Christmas Present—it was certainly ours, as well! Group Contributions 18-19
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By The Way December 2020 A.A. Teleservice Needs YOU!!
Alcoholics Anonymous Teleservice, also known as the A.A. Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, hotline, serves alcoholics who are in need of help. We help these meetings may be canceled. them to locate meetings in their area or provide them with someone to talk to in times of crisis. Please check- http://aasacramento.org This is a great way to be of service to your fellow for updates alcoholics. All you need is the use of a phone and a current meeting schedule. From the comfort of your own home on a landline telephone or even while you’re out and about with the use of a cell phone you can be of service.
We would love to have you join our team. If you have at least six (6) months of sobriety and would like to be of service please contact Central Office at 916-454-1771 or email: [email protected] SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES @ CCF! PI/CPC Committee is looking for Russian We need volunteers to help with the assembly of Speaking AA members to participate with the Flyer Mailing on Thursday, Dec. 10th at PI/CPC Committee to start Russian Speaking AA 9:30 a.m. and the By The Way mailing on meetings. If interested contact Central Office at Wednesday, Dec. 30th at 9:30 a.m. 916-454-1771. Donuts - Coffee - Fellowship - and Fun!
CNIA Area O7 Winter Assembly January 16, 2021 - January 17, 2021 Online Zoom, More info at: cnia.org
NEWS FROM VOLUNTEER CENTRAL In service during the month of November: WHERE GRATITUDE IS AN ACTION WORD! TeleDesk Volunteers & Subs: 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 Ron H. - Cindy F. - Dlorah B. is any way that they can be of service. We could not provide Sales Desk: Beth B. - Jason S. the services to the groups in such an efficient manner without the help of our reliable and willing volunteers. BTW & Flyer Mailing: Allan T. - Carol L. - Craig L. Teleservice Activity Report October 2020 Teleservice October YTD Bulk Mailing: - Carlos A. 12 Step 41 453 Webmaster: Pete B. Meetings/Info 195 1,966 BTW : Birthdays - Karina K. Total Calls 236 2,419 Celebrating December Birthdays: Jerry H. 9 yrs, Robin T. 9 yrs, Teledesk Activity Report October 2020 Teledesk October YTD Karina K. 7 yrs, Allan T. 4 yrs 12 Step 21 230 Meetings/Info 458 4,014 Total Calls 479 4,244
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By The Way December 2020 Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, these meetings may be Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, these meetings may be canceled. Please check http://aasacramento.org for updates canceled. Please check http://aasacramento.org for updates WEEKLY SPEAKER MEETINGS MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS Cont’d
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00pm. NORTH AUBURN GROUP POTLUCK/MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHERE: Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Dr. Cameron Park. WHEN: First Saturday of the month. Doors open at 5:00pm. WHERE: Last Saturday is Birthday Night. Come! We need your support! 4076 HWY 49 E., Auburn. Potluck at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share and Speakers: enjoy the fellowship. FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 7:00pm. NORTH HALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 8:00pm. WHERE: Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. WHERE: 3501 2nd Ave, Sacramento. FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 8:00pm. NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month at Speaker Meeting. WHERE: Church of Christ, 1799 Cirby Way, 7:00pm. WHERE: 2330 Fairfield St, Sacramento. OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Third Friday of the month at Roseville. More details @ fourthdimensiongroup.org. nd FOXHALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Tuesday, 7:00pm. WHERE: Church of 7:00pm. WHERE: 2940 42 St, Sacramento. Christ, 1321 Peachtree Lane (Multipurpose Room), Yuba City. PLAYPAA HYBRID MEETING ~ WHEN: First Sunday of the month ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ Saturday Only ~ WHEN: 2-3pm. WHERE: Roseville Alano club, 111 5th st, Roseville. Every Saturday, 8:00pm-9:30pm. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St, (Zoom: 691 041 3941 PW: playpaa) Event to Follow Roseville,. Speakers: Zoom: 442350836 Pwd: RTNG RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Second Friday of the month. Cookies and Coffee at 6:00pm, Speaker at 7:00pm, Child Care SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Every Sunday from Available WHERE: Rio Linda Fellowship, Calvary Lutheran Church, 515 L 11:00am-12:00pm. WHERE: Sunset No-Al Alano Club, St, Rio Linda. Speakers: Main– Lonnie D. of Rio Linda, 15 Min– TBA 5809 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. We have local SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: 2nd Saturday speakers who inspire and inform. of Every Month at 8:00pm. WHERE: Centennial Methodist Church, 5401 TRIPLE A SPEAKER/PARTICIPATION MEETING ~ Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, WHEN: Friday, 7:00pm. WHERE: 18014 Applegate Rd, (1 block north of the intersection of Fruitridge & Freeport). Please join Applegate. us for dinner with the speaker & committee at Marie Callender’s (at MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS 6:00pm.) on Freeport. For dinner Reservations contact: Brian D. 1-415- 735-6404. Speakers: 11/14 Pat Y. of Palm Dessert, 12/12 Julie S. of AUBURN FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at Upland. 6:30pm. WHERE: 244 Palm Ave, Auburn. SACYPAA ~ WHEN/WHERE: go to www.sacypaa.org for more info. BEEN THERE DONE THAT FWP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the Month SHARING AND CARING ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month at 8pm from 6:30pm-7:30pm. WHERE: (Madhouse) - 8934 Madison Ave. Fair WHERE: 4955 Marconi Ave, Ste. A. Carmichael. Oaks. DAVIS HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 8pm. WHERE: St. Martin’s Church, 640 Hawthorn Ln, Davis. WHERE: 2625 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, Speakers: 20 min: of ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK/SPEAKER/BIRTHDAY MEETING ~ Traditional, Main Speaker: WHEN: Last Saturday of the month. Potluck: 6pm, Speaker: 7pm, WACYPAA ~ WHEN/WHERE: go to wacypaaxx.com for Birthdays: (with Cake) 8pm WHERE: Native Sons Hall, 9151 Grove St, more info. Elk Grove, (corner of Kent and Grove St). WOODLAND GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of every FREEDOM GROUP SPEAKER/BIRTHDAY ~ WHEN: Last Monday of the month. 7:30pm. WHERE: 96 West Main St. Ste. B, month 7:30pm WHERE: Faith United Methodist Church, 3600 J St, Woodland. Potluck, & Speaker Meeting Sacramento. Speakers: WOODLAND GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month. Dinner: month. 6:30pm. WHERE: 1114 College St., Woodland. Birthday Night, 6:00pm. Speaker: 7:00pm. WHERE: Galt Methodist Church, 571 C St, 6:30pm Potluck, 7:30pm Speaker Meeting Galt. YOLYPAA ~ WHEN/WHERE: go to yolypaa.org for more info. GROUP ONE ~ WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, the noon meeting is QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETINGS a speaker meeting. WHERE: 2804 T St, Sacramento. GROUP THREE ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 6:00pm. EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Quarterly - March, June, September WHERE: 9940 Business Park Dr, Ste. 110, Sacramento. and November on the Third Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. WHERE: HI-FLYERS ~ WHEN: Last Sunday of the month at 7:00pm. WHERE: 1040 Soule St, West Sacramento. Potluck at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to 3077 Alhambra Drive, Suite E, Cameron Park. share and enjoy the fellowship. Speakers: 15min– 45min– LGBT DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Last Friday of the month at NATOMAS GROUP ~ WHEN: Quarterly – 8:00pm. WHERE: Peace 7:30pm WHERE: Woodland Group, 96 West Main St Suite B., Lutheran Church, 924 San Juan Rd, Sacramento. Birthday countdown, Pie Woodland. and Refreshments. MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of the month at ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Quarterly – 7:00pm. WHERE: (Johnson- th 7:00pm-8:15pm. WHERE: 2903 30th St, Sacramento. Springview Park) 5480 5 Street, Rocklin. Doors open at 6:00pm. 50/50 MOTHERLODE FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month at Raffle. Dessert Potluck 6pm , 7pm Speaker Meeting 7:30pm WHERE: 677 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs. WEST SLOPE UNITY GROUP ~ WHEN: Quarterly - January, April, August NEW HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every month at 7:00pm and October on the Fourth Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. WHERE: WHERE: United Methodist Church, 9849 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks. The American Legion, 4561 Greenstone Rd., Placerville. Doors open at 6:00pm.
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By The Way December 2020 GROUP UPDATES & CHANGES SPECIAL EVENTS
MORNING BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP ~ Now Open ~ WHEN: DECEMBER Cont’d Saturdays 8:30am-9:30am. WHERE: American River Alano Club, THE MOST SATISFACTORY YEARS OF YOUR 9346 Greenback Ln., Orangevale. Mon - Fri is still a virtual EXISTENCE LIE AHEAD ~ WHEN: Dec. 31st meeting from 8:30am - 9:30am. Zoom: 465 690 0221 Pw: 73261 10pm-12am WHERE: Zoom ID: 232 477 0780 Please check the meeting schedule for access information. We Password: SACY New Year’s Eve speaker read the Big Book, from the Forwards to Dr. Bob's Nightmare, one meeting followed by fellowship until midnight. chapter a day, the same chapter all week M-F. After reading we discuss. Great way to study the text every morning all week long. JANUARY We repeat every 14 weeks. Please join us. Open, Book Study GROUP THREE’S ZOOM NEW YEAR’S ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Dec. DISTRICT21 ~has a new website serving Placer County 31st– Jan. 1st WHERE: Zoom ID: 870 2232 9345 Password: 1945 communities. Visit us at www.aaplacer.org to find up-to-date local Dec. 31st 6:00pm - Jan. 1st 10:00pm Meetings start every two meeting information, contact us, explore A.A. information and hours. Come hear the Message, Stay for the fun and Fellowship services, take our inventory, and more! LOOMIS TGIF BIG BOOK ~ CLOSED ~ WHEN: Fridays 7pm WHERE: OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST First United Methodist Church, 6414 Brace Rd, Loomis. DANVILLE-DIABLO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: 1st PLAYPAA WEEKLY RECOVERY MEETING ~ HYBRID ~ WHEN: Saturday of each month. Zoom Meeting: 948 2720 6866 Sundays 2-3pm. WHERE: Roseville Alano club, 111 5th st, Password: 146975, Danville. Celebrate your birthday and join us Roseville. (Zoom: 691 041 3941 PW: playpaa) for the big speaker meeting!!
40th ANNUAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMAN TO WOMAN NEW GROUPS AND MEETINGS CONFERENCE ~ WHEN: April 23rd, 2021 Committee meetings are ARTISTS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS OF currently being held via zoom 12pm, third Saturday of every ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ~ month. Email: [email protected] or call 916-962-6005 for WHEN: Saturdays 1pm WHERE: zoom info. Zoom: 167 839 735 Open, One-Hour Meeting. BIPOC SERVICE COMMITTEE ~ WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 12:30pm WHERE: Zoom: 950 1419 3127 Pwd: BIPOC Closed, One- Hour DEAD DOG DISCUSSION MEETING ~ WHEN: Wednesdays 8pm WHERE: Zoom: 275 143 4405 Pwd: None Open, One-Hour PARKING LOT MEETING ~ WHEN: Monday thru Friday 11:30am WHERE: 3300 61st Street, Sacramento. Open, One-Hour Meeting. WOODLAND ONLINE GROUP ~ WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am WHERE: Zoom: 7669 523 0238 Pwd: Reflect 35 Open, Book Study Meeting. WORDSMITHY YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR IN AA ~ WHEN: Friday 9:30pm WHERE: Zoom: 698 053 271 Pwd: 326742 Open, One-Hour - principles-
GROUP ANNOUCEMENTS (prin-suh-puls) PLAYPAA BUSINESS MEETING ~ ZOOM~ WHEN: 2nd and 4th Basic truth, law, assumption or motive force/ fundamental truth Sunday of the month from 6-7:30pm. WHERE: Zoom: 691 041 or proposition on which many others depend 3941 Pwd: playpaa Twelve & Twelve page - 111 SPECIAL EVENTS
DECEMBER 5th HISPANIC WOMEN’S WORKSHOP ~ WHEN: Dec. 5th 10am- 4:30pm WHERE: Zoom ID: 953 6100 6019 Password: TMH93 Host Area 93. Participating Areas 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 GROUP THREE’S ZOOM CHRISTMAS ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Dec. 24th-25th WHERE: Zoom ID: 838 0112 5644 Password: 1945 Dec. 24th 6:00pm - Dec. 25th 10:00pm Meetings start every two To post your group announcements, hours. Come hear the Message, Stay for the fun and Fellowship updates, and changes MIDTOWN SOLUTION CHRISTMAS ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Friday Dec. 25th WHERE: 2903 30th St., Sacramento. From 6:30am– Email: [email protected] 7pm All are Welcome!!! CCFAA Page 5
By The Way Ha ppy Birt hday ! December 2020 YEARS YEARS YEARS YEARS AA UNITY DAVIS HOPE GROUP NORTH HALL ROSEVILLE TUES NIGHT GRP Kim 33 Sophia B. 10 Liz S. 41 John G 39 John K. 18 James L. 10 Colette Hess 35 Stan T 37 Teresa 13 Tara O. 9 Art G. 31 Bill C 35 Brent 13 Andrew B. 8 NOVEMBER Greg D. 31 Cynthia L 34 Mia 12 Jim M. 5 Joyce W. 24yrs Dave N. 30 Troy D 34 AUBURN FWP Rick B. 4 Kathy K 26 Carlos 31 Bobbie V. 39 Chris G. 3 Brian D. 20 yrs Frank H 17 Barry W 29 James T. 38 Dale B. 2 Justine W. 20 yrs Chandler 10 Carolynn 24 Colette 38 EAST YOLO FWP Joe G 6 Laura B 24 DECEMBER Scott W. 36 Merel C. 39 Carolanne O. 6 Tiffany C 22 Chris D. 36 Jan N. 38 Allan T. 4 yrs Paddy Q. 6 Tom R 21 Chris P. 35 Gail S. 27 Sabrina V. 5 Darby 20 Kathy Z. 34 Brenda C. 26 Troy S. 5 Sue R 17 Pat L. 33 Stacey B. 25 Emily F 5 Kathy G 15 Shirley S. 31 Donna E. 24 Rob F. 5 Cathy A 13 E.J. 30 Janet C. 22 YEARS Timothy G. 5 Rob B 12 Sue T. 26 Anthony A. 17 GROUP ONE Nikkie H. 4 Nick B 10 Tom G. 25 Candy T. 15 John D. 1 Dara R. 4 Tom M 10 Dale U. 24 Kameron H. 14 Tammy J. 1 Jason A. 3 Mike V 10 Dana A. 16 Judy C. 14 Savanah K. 1 David C. 3 Karralynn K 9 Larry Z. 16 Cyndi G. 13 Mario O. 1 Clarissa S. 2 Leo S 9 Darlene P. 12 Coko M. 9 Jeff P. 1 Madison C. 2 Alan F 7 Karen L. 11 Terry C. 8 Calvin S. 1 Randy T. 2 Marlow D 6 Sherri B. 11 Katie C. 8 Luke F. 1 Rachel W 1 Corey H 6 Jennifer G. 8 Lisa H. 4 GROUP THREE RIO LINDA FWP Katrena 6 Lonnie B. 8 Tim H. 3 Everett C 37 Alan H. 32 Shannon S 5 Joan H. 8 Kay K. 1 Ed W 37 Shawn N. 16 Patricia C 5 Glenn S. 6 FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS Robert M 30 Dannielle D. 16 Suzanne B 4 Mike V 26 Ashley G. 5 Darrell K. 35 Dan M. 15 Marc M 4 Joe N 24 Emily D. 4 Shawn P. 28 Amanda R. 10 Linda R 4 Brad M 13 Deedee 4 Paul J. 4 Robin T. 9 Lisa M 3 Lori D 11 Jojo Z. 4 Colleen C. 4 Ken D. 8 Katie 3 Mikki W-M 10 Angelina W. 3 Sunni 1 Jerry H 9 Micheal R. 7 Bonnie 2 Shilo M. 3 GREENHAVEN GRP Jon H 9 Kelly C. 7 Megan T 2 Tori M. 3 Rod M. 13 Dan O 7 Patricia C. 5 Debbie S 2 Eric D. 3 Melba H. 5 Brock R 6 Jessie B. 2 ROUND TABLE CORDOVA SERENITY Brian G. 4 Tamara J 6 Sheena M. 1 Tom R. 21 Chris M. 25 Charissa 1 Laura J 5 ROCKLIN RACETRACK Doug F. 12 COURGAE TO CHANGE GROUP ONE Allan T 4 Cynthia L. 34 Anthony P 11 Elizabeth M. 22 Chuck R. 28 Michael J 4 Kathie T. 24 SOUTHPORT SERENITY Ali D. 22 Robert J. 24 John W 4 Tiffany T. 22 Liz S. 41 Margitta 8 Eliza-Beth M. 15 Cheryl G 3 Buck N. 19 Bruce 14 Lynne S 2 Roseanne 1 Derek C. 9 Kris A. 16 Maija 14 Maria R 2 DAVIS HOPE GROUP Joel S. 5 Cathy A. 13 TRADITIONAL Adam 2 Pati Mc. 42 Andrew P. 5 John D. 12 Helen F. 49 Blaze H 2 Robert T. 35 Melissa E. 3 Karen C. 11 Rosi F. 40 Kendra B 2 Greg D. 31 Michael M. 3 Cale W 1 Andy 6. 6 Howard H. 38 Sally S. 29 Collin P. 3 Fabian V 1 ROSEVILLE EAST SIDE GROUP Craig W. 33 Catherine S. 22 Anne-Marie F. 3 Crystal 1 Carolynn W. 24 Charlene W. 32 Steve T. 21 Jeff H. 2 Jeffrey O 1 ROSEVILLE TUES NIGHT GRP Bill L. 31 Grant 19 Jane D. 2 Daniel M 1 Dottie E 48 Alison B. 31 Tony C. 11 Joseph C. 2 Mike M 1 Dan T 39 Bob C. 29 Shelly F. 10 Sarah W. 2 Adrianna A 1 Rose B 39 Terry N. 25 CCFAA Page 6
By The Way Ha ppy Birth day! December 2020 Monthly Birthdays The Twelfth Step Total Years!! “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we 2,957 tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these princi- ples in all our affairs.” YEARS YEARS TRADITIONAL WOODLAND GRP The joy of living is the theme of A.A.’s Twelfth Step, and action is Darren L. 25 Stephanie W. 10 it’s key word. Here we turn outward toward our fellow alcoholics Marc N. 25 Edi B. 6 who are still in distress. Here we experience the kind of giving that Kathy M. 21 Debbie B. 5 asks no rewards. Here we begin to practice all Twelve Steps of the Rico R. 21 Melisa P. 5 program in our daily lives so that we and those about us may find Tim C. 17 Stephanie S. 5 emotional sobriety. Tammy M. 16 Rose B. 5 - 12-N-12, pg 106 - Brad M 13 Becky C. 5 Jessica V 9 Alan Z. 4 Glenn F. 6 Genelle L. 4 The Twelfth Tradition Michael A. 6 Cody T. 3 Amanda A. 4 Johnny G. 2 The Twelfth Tradition (long form) Sharon D. 4 Matthew W. 2 And finally, we of Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the princi- Debbie P. 3 Chris M. 2 ple of anonymity has an immense spiritual significance. It reminds Adam M. 2 Chris C. 2 us that we are to place principles before personalities; that we are Sandy R. 2 Matt H. 2 actually to practice a genuine humility. This to the end that our Joe L. 2 Gerry R. 2 great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in Adam M. 2 Mimi R. 2 thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. Alexander S. 1 Mark L. 2 Kimberly McG. 1 Dawn S. 2 Jennie R. 1 James R. 1 - 12-N-12, pg 192 - Kirk H. 1 Michael L. 1 Nash 1 LATE SUBMISSIONS NOV WHAT A WAY TO START A WEEKENDEAST YOLO FWP The Twelfth Concept Sharon H. 30 Tim S. 34 Ali D. 20 Victor L. 27 General Warranties of the Conference: in all its proceedings, the Barbara C. 9 Clare B. 24 General Service Conference shall observe the spirit of the A.A. Diana G. 4 Fernando O. 24 Tradition, taking great care that the conference never becomes the Iris R. 4 Vicki A. 16 seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operation funds, Lauren A. 2 Andy T. 12 plus an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; that none of WOODLAND GRP Jose S. 11 the Conference Members shall ever be placed in a position of Mike M. 43 Connie K. 11 unqualified authority over any of the others: that all important Cary H 27 Sam J. 11 decisions be reached by discussion vote and whenever possible, by Toni B, 27 Debbie M. 8 substantial unanimity; that no Conference action ever be personally Catherine E. 19 Michael C. 6 punitive or an incitement to public controversy; that though the Frank R. 17 Dyas L. 5 Conference may act for the service of Alcoholics Anonymous, it shall Joe Z. 13 Jeff P., 4 never perform any acts of government; and that, like the Society of John B. 13 Barbara B. 3 Alcoholics Anonymous which it serves, the Conference itself will Scott P. 12 Sarah K. 3 always remain democratic in thought and action. Jules B. 10 Jessica H. 3 Shawn H. 10 Kelly S. 3 - Twelve Concepts for World Service—by Bill W. - Mike V. 10 Romin G. 1 CCFAA Page 7
By The Way CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting November December 2020 I. Opening – November 21, 2020 A. Call to order at 2:00 pm B. Open with Serenity Prayer C. 12 Traditions read by – Bob H. D. CCFAA Preamble read by – Eric L. E. 7th Tradition - F. Delegate Check-in/Group Announcements G. Month Birthdays – 42 Years
II. Preliminary Business: A. Delegate Check-in: Total Delegates = 51 B. Quorum met – Yes Last Last Group Name Delegate Attended Group Name Delegate Attended 11th Step Meditation Meeting Mary F. 11/21/2020 MnnYPAA Marci D. 9/19/2020 12th Tradition Big Book Spencer P. 11/21/2020 Mommies and Me (women) Courbet A. 11/21/2020 A Way Out Men's Group Paul G. 11/21/2020 Natomas Group Gilbert C. 2/15/2020 AA Unity Group- Thursday Joyce W. 11/21/2020 Newcastle Big Book Group Teague S. 11/21/2020 Amor Y Accion Rae D. 5/16/2020 North Hall Group Steve H. 11/21/2020 Artists, Writers, Musicians of AA Scott R. 10/17/2020 North Sacramento Group Dominic C. 2/15/2020 Attitude Adjustment of Davis Dean V. 11/17/2020 Number One Offenders Bill O. 4/18/2020 Auburn Fellowship Bob B. 7/18/2020 Oak Park Fellowship Tiffany B. 11/21/2020 Babes in Recovery Monavon M. 2/15/2020 Oak Tree Fellowship Matt E. 11/21/2020 BIPOC Service Committee Kim W. 11/21/2020 Parking Lot Meeting Dave S. 8/15/2020 By The Grace Ruth C. 11/21/2020 Phoenix Fellowship Shelby C. 6/20/2020 Cameron Park Group Tony J. 7/18/2020 PLAYPAA MaryJane P. 9/19/2020 Capital City Men's Group Keven H. 11/21/2020 Precisely How we have Recovered Renee C. 11/21/2020 Cathedral Group Nick O. 10/17/2020 Primordial Ooze Men's Book Study Robert F. 11/21/2020 Rio Linda Fellowship Dayton B. 11/21/2020 Christian Valley 6:05 Frank K. 2/15/2020 Rocklin Racetrack Kara R. 11/21/2020 Citrus Heights Group Dennis Y. 11/21/2020 Rocklin Fellowship Kara R. 9/19/2020 Colfax Fellowship Evan C. 11/21/2020 Roseville Eastside Matt B. 9/19/2020 Cordova Lunch Bunch Brian 10/17/2020 Roseville Fifth Street Fellowship Mary J. 11/21/2020 Cordova Serenity Seekers Bob 11/21/2020 Roseville Tuesday Night Group Dalene-Marie 11/21/2020 Daily Attitude Adjustment-Fair Oaks Russ H. 11/21/2020 Round Table Anthony P. 8/15/2020 Daily Direction AA Group Gilda O. 11/21/2020 SACYPAA Al E. 11/21/2020 Davis Hope Group Alexis M. 7/18/2020 Saturday Morning Womens Reflections Dorothy S 9/19/2020 Davis Young Peoples Ryan M. 11/21/2020 Second Chance Michael G. 7/18/2020 Destiny Group Catherine T. 8/15/2020 Serenity Book and Study Group Loretta C. 11/21/2020 Downtown Young People's Dan F. 4/18/2020 Sharing and Caring Group Kathy J. 11/21/2020 Dry Dock Kimberly C. 2/15/2020 Sixty Minute Solution Mason G. 11/21/2020 East Yolo Fellowship Shari P. 11/21/2020 Southport Serenity Diana L. 11/21/2020 ElDorado Hills Group Tony J. 11/21/2020 Sunset Happy Hour Women's Group Nancy V. 11/21/2020 Elk Grove Fellowship Rick W. 11/21/2020 Sunset Saturday Michele V. 7/18/2020 Esparto Fellowship Rae D. 11/21/2020 Tahoe Park Group Ted M. 11/21/2020 Fair Oaks Beginners Tamara J. 10/17/2020 The "Know" Good Group Lara C. 1/18/2020 Fair Oaks Village Mike K. 11/21/2020 The Anchor Nancy B. 12/21/2019 Fireside Book Study Chris K. 9/19/2020 The Best is Yet to Come Robert M. 10/17/2020 Folsom Big Book Alex H. 10/17/2020 Three Legacies Group Thomas R. 2/15/2020 Folsom Friday Night Chris F. 12/21/2019 Thursday Morning Book Study Vickie H. 9/19/2020 Folsom Saturday AM Group Alice A. 11/21/2020 Thursday Night Men's Group David B. 11/21/2020 Folsom Way of Life Carrie M. 11/21/2020 Traditional Group Beth R. 11/21/2020 Folsom Wednesday Night Group Amy T. 11/21/2020 Tuesday Cordova KISS Group Sheila S. 7/18/2020 Freedom Group Joel B. 7/18/2020 Tuesday Midtown Juniper 10/17/2020 Girls Night Out Annie T. 11/21/2020 Tuesday Night Beginners Dean B. 11/21/2020 Greenhaven Group Eric L. 11/21/2020 What a Concept! Holly J. 8/15/2020 Group One Jason S. 11/21/2020 What a Way to Start a Weekend Valerie H. 11/21/2020 Group Three Judy B. 10/17/2020 White Flag Men's Group Eric S. 11/21/2020 Happy Hour Group of AA John A. 1/18/2020 Wholesale Miracles Katie 10/17/2020 Into Actio-Citrus Heights Ron C. 12/21/2019 Willing Women Joyce M. 11/21/2020 Jaywalkers Group George M. 2/15/2020 Women for Women Linda J. 11/21/2020 Language of the Heart Women Bridget C. 12/21/2019 Woodland Group Veronica R. 11/21/2020 Lavender Heights Y.P. Marisa 11/21/2020 Woodland Online Group Gonzalo M. 11/21/2020 Lunacy Commission Dave M. 10/17/2020 Woodland Traditional Group Jeanne S. 10/17/2020 Midtown Solutions Nate S. 11/21/2020 Young People of Color in AA Nicole E. 11/21/2020 C. Attending Elected Positions Position Name Attedance Position Name Attedance CCFAA Chair John E. Present Special Events Dennis Y. Present Assistant Chair Pierre D. Present NCCAA Liaision Catherine T. Absent Treasurer Pat Y. Present B-Day/Faithful Fiver Kathy J. Present Recording Secretary Jason S. Present OOC Chair Steve S. Present TeleService Chair Garrett N. Present OOC Member Mike K. Present By Laws & Procedures Chair Paul G. Present OOC Member Al E. Present PI/CPC Chair Courbet A. Present OOC Member Russ H. Present H&I Liaison Paul G. Present Picnic Chair Vickie H. Present D. New Delegates Group Name Delegate Attitude Adjustment of Davis Steve D.(Alt) BIPOC Service Committee Kim W.(Alt) Newcastle Big Book Teague S. Oak Park Fellowship Tiffany B(Alt) Visitors District 17 Rep – Rae D., District 24 Rep – Kim M. CCFAA Page 8
By The Way CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting November December 2020 I. Approval of Minutes Motion to Accept Minutes from October 2020 - Approved
II. Trusted Servant Reports CCFAA Chairperson’s Report – John E. As this is our Elections Meeting there will be no committee reports given this month.
Assistant Chair/CNIA Liaison – Pierre D. New Groups: Primary Purpose 2020 – Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Rd, Folsom. Thursday 7pm – 1 hour, closed
Office Operations Committee Chair Report – Steve R.
Office Manager’s Report – Rae W.
Treasurer’s Report – Pat Y.
Teleservice Chairperson’s Report – Garrett N. Website : http://aasacramento.org/service-opportunities/teleservice/ Shift Call Numbers: October (as of 11/19/20) Shift Calls September (as of 11/19/2020) Teleservice Oct-20 YTD 12 Step 41 453 Meeting/Info 195 1,966 Totals 236 2,419 New Business: ● We are in need of Bi Lingual Teleservice Volunteers ■ All shifts are currently filled. ■ New Chair and Co-chair are being trained to take over in 2021. Old Business: ■ Had a workshop on Zoom on October 25th at 2 PM. We received a few new sign ups. ■ Garrett participated in a PI/CPCC committee meeting on Sunday September 20th to educate the area on how Teleservice works, and encourage new sign ups for the 12th Step list. ■ We are now receiving calls for the Western Slope District 22 and are currently working to build a 12th step list to better support the El Dorado County area. ■ We are working to help callers get on the CCF website to find Zoom meetings; emphasizing the importance of 12th step calls for newcomers right now. We need a list of people comfortable using Zoom who can help callers (Zoom support line). ■ Always in need dedicated volunteers to provide 12 Step Work ● Continuing to work with Special Needs (take a meeting to Home and Hospital) to increase volunteer base Next CCFAA Holiday Closure. Teleservice will cover these days : On-going daytime shift coverage Regular Business: Current Teleservice Potential Volunteer Count = 79 Current Teleservice Volunteer Count = 51 Break out (40) Shift + (7) Shift Coord + (1) Orientation + (1) Co Chair + (1) Chair + (1) 12 Step Coordinator + (1) Special Needs Coordinator Current Teleservice Substitute Count = 82 Current Teleservice 12 Step Count = 138 Volunteer Position # = 350 We send updates bi-weekly on Sunday: These bi-weekly updates include Updated Teleservice (TS) Flyer, Shift, Sub and 12 Step Lists. CCFAA Teleservice Web page is updated with open shifts. Weekly Meetings with Chair + Co Chair as check in and review Monthly Meetings with Chair, Co-Chair, 12th Step Coordinator & Orientation Coordinator
By Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report – Paul G.
PI/CPC Chair – Courbet A.
Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers – Kathy J. CCFAA Page 9
By The Way CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting November December 2020 Special Events Chair – Dennis Y.
Picnic Chairperson’s Report – Vickie H.
I. Reports – Special Committees, Delegates, Liaisons & Invited Guests Hospitals & Institutions – Paul G.
NCCAA Liaison – Catherine T.
II. Old Business 1. By-Laws discussion at December Meeting; vote in January 2. Still Looking for a New Webmaster 3. Vote on 2021 Budget – Passed Yes – 48 Votes, No – 2 Votes, Abstention – 1 Vote
III. New Business A motion was made to allow CCFAA Chair John E. to conduct the Elections. - Unanimously Passed
CCFAA 2021 Elections 1. Chairperson ………… John E. of Primordial Ooze 2. Assistant Chairperson ………… Veronica R. of Woodland Group 3. Recording Secretary ………… Jason S. of Group Three 4. OOC Member ………… Eric L. of Greenhaven Group 5. OOC Member ………… Mary J. of Roseville 5th Street 6. Teleservice Chair ………… Evan C. of Colfax Fellowship 7. BLOPS Chair ………… Open 8. Birthday/Faithful Fiver Chair ………… Kimberly W. of BIPOC 9. PI/CPC Chair ………… Courbet. A of Mommies and Me 10. Picnic Chair ………… Dalene-Marie P. of Roseville Tuesday Night 11. Special Events Chair ………… Robert F. of Primordial Ooze
IV. Closing The next meeting will start at 3:00pm and will be held on Zoom, Meeting ID: 924 300 378 – Passcode: 9960 – On Saturday December 19, 2020. The Meeting closed at 3:28pm. Respectfully submitted by Jason S., CCFAA Recording Secretary
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By The Way Treasurer Report December 2020
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FELLOWSHIP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS TREASURER'S REORT October 31, 2020
Financial Statement Commentary & Analysis
Sales of AAWS literature, in house publications, and medallions are budgeted for the month of October to be $11,708, the actual sales of these items was $5,186 44.3% of Budget. Year to date is 46.5% of budget
Group contributions were budgeted at $10,000. The actual contributions were $12,715. $2,715 above budget for the month of October 2020. Year to date is 86.7 % of Budget
Other sources of revenue - Birthday contributions, Office services revenue and faithful fivers were budgeted at $2,050 and the actual was $2,864 - a 139.7% of budget
October operating expenses were $13,381 and below budget guideline by 18.4% due to refunds received from the website hosting, a decrease in telephone expense from renotiation of billings and timining of equipment expenses and repairs
October 2020 Net income is $2,816 and the Year to date Net Loss is $16,739
CASH ACCOUNT BALANCES Per Bank Statement
BALANCE BALANCE October 1, October October CHECKS/ October 31, NAME OF ACCOUNT 2020 ADDITIONS/DEPOSITS CHARGES 2020 SAVINGS ACCOUNT (1) $35,767.07 0.91 $35,767.98 CHECKING ACCOUNT (2) $35,443.71 $21,055.44 $39,745.78 $16,753.37 TOTAL $71,210.78 $21,056.35 $39,745.78 $52,521.35
(1) Savings Account contains the Prudent Reserve Funds
Currently, CCFA has 2.24 months Prudent Reserve in our Savings Account
(2) Checking Account is the Operating Account (General Fund) Included in the October Check/Charges is the repayment of the PPP loan on October 15, 2020 Principal $21,875.00 + Interest $98.01 for a total repayment of $21,973.01.
In Summary…...... Your continued support is most appreciated.
Respectfully submitted, Pat Y Treasurer
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By The Way Approved 2021 Budget December 2020
JAN - AUG PROJECTED 2020 2021 2020 YTD 2020 BUDGET APPROVED
Income Literature Sales 4030 · Literature sales-nontaxable 6.75 10.13 4020 · Literature Sales 26,517.69 39,776.54 80,000.00 65,000.00 Total 4020 · Literature Sales 26,524.44 39,786.66 80,000.00 65,000.00 4025 · In-House Publication Sales 4,235.41 6,353.12 15,500.00 9,500.00 4035 · Medallion Sales 13,580.85 20,371.28 45,000.00 35,000.00 4100 · Group Contributions 61,763.21 92,644.82 120,000.00 120,000.00 4110 · Anonymous Contribution 2,754.16 4,131.24 2,000.00 3,000.00 4120 · Birthday Contributions 1,632.00 2,448.00 2,100.00 2,200.00 Office services revenue 4127 · Insurance Program 5,370.00 5,000.00 4,700.00 4,700.00 4125 · Office services revenue - Other 2,067.25 3,100.88 7,800.00 4,500.00 Total 4125 · Office services revenue 7,437.25 8,100.88 12,500.00 9,200.00 4130 · Faithful Fivers 15,341.72 23,012.58 10,000.00 15,000.00 4440 · Interest Income 11.14 16.71 20.00 20.00 4450 - Misc Income 143.61 215.42 200.00 200.00 4460 · Picnic Revenue 95.50 0.00 12,000.00 0.00 4480 · Special Events Revenue 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 4482 · Anniversary Event 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4990 - Uncategorized Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Income 133,519.29 197,080.69 301,320.00 261,120.00 Cost of Goods Sold 5000 · Literature Costs 5010 · Cost of AAWS literature sold 20,135.14 30,202.71 64,000.00 59,800.00 5015 · Other Literature 1,238.98 1,858.47 3,500.00 2,500.00 5025 · In-House Publication 5030 · Paper Stock and Staples 1,644.54 2,466.81 4,000.00 3,000.00 5035 · Printing Equipment 8,701.26 13,051.89 13,200.00 13,200.00 5040 · Copy Costs 923.40 1,385.10 1,800.00 1,800.00 5025 - In-House Publication - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 5025 · In-House Publication 11,269.20 16,903.80 19,000.00 18,000.00 Total 5000 · Literature Costs 32,643.32 48,964.98 86,500.00 80,300.00 5000 - Literature Costs - Other -0.01 800.00 750.00 750.00 5050 · Medallion Costs 4,662.14 12,500.00 13,200.00 12,000.00 Total COGS 37,305.45 62,264.98 100,450.00 93,050.00 Gross Profit 96,213.84 134,815.71 200,870.00 168,070.00 Expense Equipment Expense 5670 · Equipment Rental 594.00 891.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5675 · Equipment Purchase 464.88 697.32 1,500.00 1,500.00 5765 · Equipment Repairs & Maint. 753.74 2,600.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 Total Equipment Expense 1,812.62 4,188.32 4,300.00 4,300.00 Insurance 5680 · Worker's Compensation 394.60 591.90 1,200.00 1,200.00 5684 · D & O Insurance 1,061.26 1,587.00 1,625.00 1,625.00 5685 · General Liability 1,101.74 1,487.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 Total Insurance 2,557.60 3,665.90 4,425.00 4,425.00 Meetings/Conference Expense 5620 · Manager Training 0.00 500.00 700.00 400.00 5655 · Delegates Meeting 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5785 · Employee Travel 0.00 1,000.00 1,100.00 400.00 5786 · NCCAA Delegates Expense 15.80 23.70 350.00 350.00 Meeting/Conference Expense - Other 0.00 0.00 300.00 300.00 Total Meetings/Conference Expense 15.80 1,523.70 2,450.00 1,450.00
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By The Way Approved 2021 Budget December 2020
JAN - AUG PROJECTED 2020 2021 2020 YTD 2020 BUDGET APPROVED
Office Expense 5640 · Postage & Delivery 1,389.98 2,084.97 3,200.00 3,200.00 5650 · Licenses & Permits 120.00 900.00 900.00 900.00 5700 · Office Supplies 757.01 1,135.52 2,400.00 2,200.00 5720 · Occupancy Improvement/Janitorial 1,235.08 1,619.27 1,500.00 1,600.00 5740 · Miscellaneous Expense 312.95 469.43 900.00 700.00 5760 · Rent 16,117.33 24,176.00 23,900.00 26,500.00 5770 · Office/Network Software 744.47 1,116.71 350.00 800.00 Total Office Expense 20,676.82 31,501.88 33,150.00 35,900.00 Professional Fees 5610 · Accounting 288.00 432.00 1,100.00 1,500.00 5613 · Legal Expense 0.00 1,500.00 2,200.00 500.00 5625 · Website Admin 740.83 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 5630 · Network Admin 160.00 240.00 700.00 700.00 5645 · Office Systems Admin 0.00 775.00 775.00 250.00 5699 - Professional Fees - Other 400.00 600.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 Total Professional Fees 1,588.83 4,747.00 7,175.00 5,350.00 Utilities 5790 · Gas & Electric 1,708.15 2,562.23 3,400.00 3,400.00 5791 - HVAC Maintenance 0.00 953.00 0.00 500.00 5792 · Website/Info Technology 0.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 5795 · Telephone 3,050.73 4,576.10 4,800.00 4,800.00 5796 · Security System 308.76 463.14 750.00 750.00 5790 - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Utilities 5,067.64 9,304.46 9,700.00 10,200.00 5400 · Payroll Expenses 5410 · Management Salary 43,531.90 65,297.85 62,545.00 55,000.00 5415 · Clerical Wages 25,433.12 38,149.68 44,500.00 30,000.00 5416 · Payroll Tax Expense 5,945.95 8,918.93 8,800.00 6,700.00 5470 · Retirement Plan 1,050.00 1,575.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 5681 · Healthcare Benefits 6,669.38 10,004.07 9,500.00 6,000.00 Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses 82,630.35 123,945.53 127,145.00 99,500.00 5500 - Payroll Expense Accrued 0.00 0.00 0.00 5686 · Bad Debt Expense 0.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 Bank Charges 5695 · Credit Card Services Fees 1,802.74 2,704.11 2,750.00 2,900.00 5690 · Bank Charges - Other 24.20 36.30 50.00 50.00 Total 5690 · Bank Charges 1,826.94 2,740.41 2,800.00 2,950.00 Special Events 5950 - Anniversary Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5955 - Ads & Flyers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5950 - Anniversary Expense - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 5950 - Anniversary Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 5900 · Special Events 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 Total 5900 - Special Events 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 Other Committees 5990 · Picnic Committee 0.00 0.00 6,500.00 0.00 6200 - Other Committees - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6210 · PI/CPC 93.98 140.97 350.00 350.00 6220 · Special Needs Committee 0.00 0.00 150.00 150.00 6230 · Teleservice Committee 48.00 250.00 325.00 325.00 Total 6200 · Other Committees 141.98 390.97 7,325.00 825.00 Total Expense 116,318.58 182,008.17 200,520.00 166,450.00 Net Ordinary Income -20,104.74 -47,192.46 350.00 1,620.00 Net Income -20,104.74 -47,192.46 350.00 1,620.00 CCFAA Page 13
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Bylaws Review
By Laws & Procedures Vote Coming Up Soon!
The BLOPS committee has presented a draft of the proposed bylaws to the delegate body to allow time for each delegate to review with their group.
The process of review and discussion takes a couple of months therefore, the draft of the document has been available for comment and suggest by the groups and mem- bers since June 2020.
The draft proposal is necessary to bring CCFAA into compliance with changes in State laws applicable to nonprofits and charitable trusts.
Please review a copy of the proposed bylaws on our website at: https://aasacramento.org/about-ccfaa/bylaws/ --or—
Request a printed copy from Central Office by emailing [email protected] or request by mail to:
CCFAA 9960 Business Park Drive, Ste. 110 Sacramento, CA 95827
Your input is important and most welcome.
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No More Holidays from Hell It was Christmas Eve 1986. There I sat in my living room in front of the tree, very drunk. My wife was passed out cold on the floor. We were going to open presents but it didn’t work out that way. I sat there alone with the tree lights sparkling. That terrible emptiness came over me. That feeling I couldn’t shake no matter what. I made a vow that I never wanted to spend another drunk Christmas like that one. It wouldn’t be until Mother’s Day 1987 that I would attend my first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, and out of the ruins start build- ing a new life, one brick at a time. I was the kid growing up with the alcoholic parents and I was never going to drink. Holidays were sometimes battlefields, when the turkey hit the floor. Shouting, violence, doors slamming, tires squealing. I was the kid who poured their booze down the sink so they wouldn’t drink (that only happened once!). They returned the favor some years later when they found my stash of marijuana that, in spite of my loud protests, went down the garbage disposal. As my parents’ alcoholism progressed through the years, Christmas changed. Christmas trees were at other people’s houses. The gifts never made it into the house if they were ever purchased at all. Sometimes they dropped us kids off at the movies on Christmas Eve, and we hoped they wouldn’t forget to pick us up. Sometimes they did, sometimes they didn’t. My story is not different from those of many children living with alcoholic parents. Nope, I was never going to drink and have that kind of Christmas. Of course I did drink, and I also used drugs. In my mind, drugs were much more high-class than booze. I mistakenly thought my youth gave me immunity from alcoholism. That Christmas in 1986 I was 33 years old and nearing another bottom. I tried to make up for those Christmases in the past. I bought the big- gest tree I could get in the door. Sometimes I had to cut it down to get it in the house. Big Christmas trees didn’t protect me from the progression of my alcoholism or that horrible des- pair and emptiness. I drank every day and on holidays, especially Christmas, extra supplies were purchased. My drinking was really over the top. The hangovers got worse and worse. Sometimes I had those three-day hangovers where I could hardly move. I thought my body would last longer! When I got sober I learned that I’d been HIV posi- tive and had had hepatitis C for years. Drinking myself into unconsciousness every night didn’t really help me with that. I was an alcoholic un- dercover narcotics officer. I would have been hard-pressed to pass a drug test. I was paid to drink and buy drugs every day. I was a gay man married to a woman through an arranged mar- riage (that’s another story!). I didn’t want to be married any longer. I was bankrupt financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Those were the cir- cumstances I awoke to every morning. Staring in the mirror at my reflection and not knowing who was staring back at me, I experienced that feeling of impending doom. I was ripe for recov- ery. I had run out of fresh ideas for better liv- ing. I was given the gift of desperation. On Mother’s Day 1987 at Paki Maui in Lahaina, I went to my first meeting. That was the beginning. Eighteen months of sobriety, and then I relapsed at Christmas! By living in a sober house, I started all over again. I now have almost 19 years of continuous sobriety. Today I do Christmas differently. Because Dec. 26 is my sober date, Christmas to me means victory over that old life. I no longer have to drink, suffer and be miserable. I’m sober and free. No more drunk Christmases from hell. In my early recovery, especially the first five to seven years, the holidays were a very slippery time for me. I hung out at the alkathons, a safe place for me to be. I made it through many Christmases by staying in the safety zone of those alkathons. I remember one year, around two years sober, I volunteered to chair a meeting at the Christmas alkathon. When I began the meeting, I started to cry and couldn’t stop. I moaned, I wailed, I just fell apart. What I fell apart about I don’t remember. Two friends came over, took the book out of my hands and began the meeting. The love of those two touched my heart, and I will always remember their kindness. We got sober together. The meeting went on and I just fell apart. Whatever the major crisis of the moment was passed and I stayed sober. My Higher Power does for me what I can’t do for myself, but those in the Fellowship have closed the gap for me when I couldn’t see my way through. Their love carried me when I needed love the most. Today I still love the alkathons. Christmas is still a celebration of victory, gratitude, grace and a new life. When I go to the alkathons now I see many a newcomer in the same position I was in: scared, wanting to stay sober, but not knowing what the hell is going on. I have found several sponsees at the alkathons. Actually, I didn’t find them, they found me—Twelfth Stepping me, keeping me sober. I can never repay the debt I owe to Alcoholics Anonymous and the Fellowship. I hope I never forget what it was like in the beginning. I am so grateful for my sobriety. I am looking forward to another sober Christmas. Mele Kalikemaka. By: Vernon G., Taken from the Grapevine Archives
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F P I N F Y K D C J F X S P M Word Search: P S G B H G K B H Y Y E D R Y Step, Tradition F Q N N S Y N Y K E I W E I T & Concept R W R Z I H I L A T D D E N I Twelve R E C O G N I T I O N H F C M P D H C C U E L M A P O A I Y AFFAIRS ALEXANDER U A G U G K A K X P U U F P N ANONYMITY C L V B M N E E A N U R F L O AWAKENING FOUNDATION Y O J G O I L F D W E Y A E N FREEDOM C S P S U A L A E E A H I S A HUMILITY JOY G T R M Z B T I D L W R R B A PERSONALITIES U E V C X I I O T Q L O S X M PRACTICE P D K S O G M N T Y P E H P X PRINCIPLES RECOGNITION A J K N P R A C T I C E R S E ROCKEFELLER M X A B P E L A U T I R I P S SPIRITUAL
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By The Way Group Contributions December 2020 As of 11/30/2020 Nov 20 Jan - Nov 20 As of 11/30/2020 Nov 20 Jan - Nov 20 11TH STEP MEDITATION MEETING 403.00 919.22 FAIR OAKS VILLAGE GROUP 500.00 520.00 12 AND 12 TOUCHSTONE GROUP 0.00 275.00 FIRESIDE BOOK STUDY 0.00 353.24 12TH TRADITION BIG BOOK GROUP 1,700.00 1,950.00 FIRST THINGS FIRST GROUP 0.00 80.00 A WAY OUT 146.00 518.00 FIT FOR LIFE GROUP 0.00 938.13 AA UNITY GROUP 0.00 300.00 FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP 0.00 2,805.87 ACYPAA INC-ADVSORY COUNCIL 0.00 1,758.49 FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP 0.00 1,073.12 ALL TRIBES GROUP 0.00 274.00 FOLSOM NOON NEW LIFE 0.00 200.00 AS BILL SEES IT 0.00 472.95 FOLSOM SATURDAY MORNING 413.00 1,631.37 AS BILL SEES IT MEN'S GROUP 0.00 50.00 FOLSOM SERENITY 0.00 184.00 ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP OF DAVIS 50.00 505.00 FOLSOM SUNDAY BOOK STUDY GROUP 0.00 510.00 AUBURN FELLOWSHIP 50.00 1,025.00 FOLSOM TUESDAY NIGHT MEN'S AA 0.00 310.00 AUBURN YOUNG PEOPLE'S 0.00 58.96 FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP 0.00 3,753.98 BABES IN RECOVERY 46.93 531.05 FOLSOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT AA GROUP 0.00 215.62 BAKER, MIRRANDA 0.00 5.00 FORESTHILL BENT NICKEL GROUP 100.00 100.00 FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH GROUP 0.00 57.90 BEEN THERE DONE THAT 0.00 432.70 FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP 38.44 858.31 BRACE YOURSELF 0.00 27.00 FOXHALL GROUP 0.00 600.00 BROWNSVILLE SERENITY GROUP 0.00 33.00 FREEDOM GROUP 0.00 137.52 BY THE GRACE 0.00 250.00 FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP OF DOUBLE A 0.00 86.17 CAMERON PARK GROUP 0.00 200.00 FRIDAY NITE AA GROUP - CARMICHAEL 0.00 244.00 CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP 0.00 132.50 FRUITVALE GROUP 0.00 305.00 CATHEDRAL GROUP 0.00 1,753.33 GIBBONS NOON 0.00 100.00 CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP 250.00 515.00 GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT 0.00 395.00 CNIA DISTRICT 25 200.00 200.00 GOOD FOR NOTHING 0.00 225.00 COLFAX FELLOWSHIP 0.00 167.11 GREENHAVEN GROUP 0.00 1,995.79 COME AS YOU ARE GROUP 0.00 180.00 GROUP ONE 20.00 200.00 CORDOVA GOOD MORNING GROUP 0.00 300.00 GROUP THREE 0.00 3,000.00 CORDOVA LUNCH BUNCH 0.00 599.38 H.O.W. GROUP 0.00 158.75 CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS GROUP 100.00 146.00 HAPPY CAMPERS 0.00 240.00 COUNTRY CLUB GROUP 138.64 138.64 HAPPY DESTINY GROUP 0.00 120.00 DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP 241.00 2,576.58 HAPPY FEET WOMEN'S GP 0.00 150.00 DAILY DIRECTION AA 21.16 2,089.69 HAPPY HOUR RANCHO GROUP 0.00 0.41 DAVIS FRIDAY NOON GROUP 0.00 179.84 HIGH FLYERS GROUP 0.00 244.24 DAVIS HOPE GROUP 180.00 940.00 INDIAN CHARLIE'S 0.00 60.00 DESTINY GROUP 0.00 120.00 JOY OF LIVING 147.00 147.00 DISTRICT 24 0.00 200.00 KEYSTONE GROUP 0.00 100.00 DISTRICT 25 0.00 300.00 LANGUAGE OF THE HEART 0.00 200.00 DOWNTOWN YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP 0.00 376.00 LINCOLN THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP 0.00 115.00 DRUNK SQUAD 0.00 0.14 LIVING SOBER WOMEN'S FRIDAY GROUP 0.00 273.65 DRY DIGGINS GROUP 0.00 60.78 LOOMIS WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 0.00 1,009.42 EL DORADO HILLS GROUP 0.00 297.47 MNNYPAA 0.00 165.50 ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP 0.00 1,363.12 MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 0.00 278.08 ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS 0.00 151.40 MORE WILL BE REVEALED 0.00 150.00 ESPEE FELLOWSHIP 0.00 250.00 MORNING BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP 0.00 300.00 FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS GROUP 200.00 730.00 MOTHERLODE FWP 75.00 238.00 CCFAA Page 18
By The Way Group Contributions December 2020
As of 11/30/2020 Nov 20 Jan - Nov 20 As of 11/30/2020 Nov 20 Jan - Nov 20 MYSTIC CHIX GROUP 0.00 434.38 STEP 2 MEN'S GROUP 0.00 100.00 NEWCASTLE BIG BOOK GP 117.00 901.50 STEPS TO SERENITY 0.00 145.00 NEWCASTLE FRIDAY NITE GROUP 0.00 175.00 SUNDAY MORNING SERENITY GROUP 0.00 391.48 NORTH HALL GROUP 0.00 1,028.42 SUNDAY NIGHT RECOVERY HOUR 0.00 375.00 NORTH HIGHLANDS FIRESIDE GROUP 0.00 50.00 SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING 0.00 259.63 NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP 100.00 200.00 SUNRISE SUNSET GROUP 0.00 190.00 NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS 0.00 870.89 SUNSET HAPPY HOUR WOMEN'S GROUP 132.16 197.16 OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP 100.00 440.00 TAHOE PARK GROUP 0.00 180.94 OAK TREE GROUP 489.27 2,460.22 THANK GOD IT'S SIMPLE 0.00 300.00 ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP 0.00 151.00 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU 0.00 150.00 ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP 0.00 125.51 THE JOY OF LIVING 0.00 155.00 ORANGEVALE SIXTY MINUTE 0.00 55.00 THE LAVENDER HEIGHTS YOUNG PEOPLES 0.00 194.98 OVER 50 GROUP 0.00 528.50 THREE LEGACIES GROUP 0.00 172.00 PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY GROUP 0.00 286.70 THURSDAY MORNING BOOK/STEP STUDY GROUP 0.00 190.00 PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP 0.00 430.41 THURSDAY NIGHT MEN'S GROUP 0.00 794.00 PLAYPAA 0.00 150.00 TIME TO START LIVING GROUP 0.00 80.00 POPE AVENUE GROUP 0.00 30.00 TRADITIONAL GROUP 0.00 2,775.86 PRIMARY PURPOSE 0.00 10.00 TRIANGLE GROUP 191.02 191.02 PRIMORDIAL OOZE MEN'S BOOK STUDY 0.00 325.00 TRIPLE A SPEAKER/PARTICIPATION MEETING 0.00 200.00 PROMISES GROUP - DIXON 0.00 33.00 TUESDAY CORDOVA KISS GROUP 0.00 200.00 RANCHO MURIETA GROUP 0.00 824.50 TUESDAY NIGHT BYOB AUBURN 0.00 428.50 RESCUE MENS STAG GP 160.00 640.00 TUESDAY NIGHT CARMICHAEL 0.00 40.00 RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP 0.00 455.00 TWELVE BRIDGES DESTINY GROUP 0.00 42.00 RIVER PARK RECOVERY 0.00 10.00 TWELVE STEPS TO SOBRIETY 0.00 175.00 ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP 0.00 11,007.00 UNITY IN ACTION 74.00 74.00 ROCKLIN LEGACY GROUP 0.00 740.62 WE CARE GROUP 0.00 60.07 ROCKLIN YOUNG PEOPLE 0.00 97.64 WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP 0.00 200.00 ROSEVILLE CHAPTER 3 0.00 235.00 WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY GROUP 0.00 103.60 ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE GROUP 0.00 42.35 WELCOME GROUP 0.00 707.97 ROSEVILLE FIFTH STREET FELLOWSHIP 100.00 2,180.00 WEST SLOPE FELL0WSHIP 0.00 300.00 ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GP 0.00 2,875.00 WHAT A WAY WEEKEND WOMENS GROUP 500.00 915.20 SACYPAA 269.11 349.11 WHAT A CONCEPT! 0.00 24.00 SATURDAY MORNING WOMEN'S REFLECTIONS GROU 0.00 408.68 WHEATLAND GROUP 677.50 677.50 SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY GP 0.00 1,104.61 WHITE FLAG MEN'S GROUP 1,200.00 1,325.00 SERENITY LUNCH GROUP 137.00 137.00 WILD WOMEN 0.00 326.08 SERENITY SEEKERS 0.00 75.00 WILLING WOMEN GROUP, THE 0.00 1,620.86 SHINGLE SPRINGS GROUP 0.00 24.00 WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GROUP 0.00 413.87 SIERRA STEP SISTERS GROUP 0.00 81.00 WOMEN FOR WOMEN FAIR OAKS GROUP 0.00 386.00 SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GROUP 0.00 100.00 WOMEN IN RECOVERY, MARYSVILLE 0.00 467.49 SISTERS OF SOBRIETY (PLACERVILLE) 0.00 22.97 WOMEN IN RECOVERY, PLACERVILLE 116.83 406.45 SISTERS OF SOBRIETY GROUP-Rancho 0.00 195.00 WOMEN OF EXTRAVAGANT PROMISES 0.00 227.00 SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP 0.00 422.30 WOODLAND GROUP 0.00 675.00 SOBRIETY FIRST 0.00 39.34 WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP 0.00 30.00 SOUTHPORT SERENITY 360.00 360.00 WOODLAND WOMEN'S GRP 0.00 62.50 SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING ORANGEVALE 0.00 172.20 TOTAL 9,744.06 96,396.43 CCFAA Page 19
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