By the Way Dec – 2020
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Central California Fellowship of AA By The Way 9960 Business Park Dr. Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 www.aasacramento.org 916-454-1771 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 By: Bob S. CCFAA You can reach us by email at [email protected] Page 1 By The Way December 2020 Deadline Dates for Submissions TELE-SERVICE DESK for the By The Way and Monthly flyers 2021 MONTH FLYERS BY THE WAY Volunteers answer the hotline DEADLINE DEADLINE from 9AM to 1PM or 1PM to 5PM January January 5th December 15th Monday through Friday at Central Office. We are looking for volunteers who February February 5th January 15th can substitute in the absence of the regular volunteers. This is a great way to be of service and to March March 5th February 15th help the alcoholic who still suffers. *Volunteers need a minimum of six months of sobriety to April April 5th March 15th answer the hotline. [email protected] Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, these meetings may CCF Delegates’ Meeting be canceled. Please check Saturday, December 19, 2020 http://aasacramento.org Meeting Begins at 3:00PM For updates Online only, Zoom Meeting All submissions need to be in by 5:00 PM. Email ALL Meeting ID: 924 300 378 submissions to: [email protected] Dial in: +1 669 900 6833 code 924300378# Password: 9960 2020 Central Office Volunteer Days GROUP DELEGATES Central Office would like to have volunteers arrive at 9:30AM Please let us know who you are so we can send your group a FREE on the dates below. Free coffee and donuts are available in copy of the By The Way and the flyer mailing each month. exchange for a couple of hours of your time to assist in the We want to be sure we have up-to-date info about monthly mailings. your meeting location, day, time, and format. Please call (916) 454-1771 if you plan to attend. CCF is here to be of service to you and your group. Please feel free to visit your Central Office located at: Volunteer Dates for 2021 Mailings 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110 in Sacramento! By The Way Mailing Flyer Mailing PI/CPC COMMITTEE January Monday 11th Friday 29th Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM Café Dantorels at 2700 24th St., Sacramento To volunteer email: [email protected] February Wednesday 10th Friday, March 5th OFFICE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Tuesday, December 15th at 6:00PM Online, Zoom Meeting March Wednesday 10th Thursday April 1st Meeting ID: 924 5843 5425 Password: 791746 April Monday 12th Friday 30th H&I MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Thursday, at 6PM By The Way is published monthly by the Central California Mimi’s Cafe Fellowship CCF), 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, 2029 Alta Arden Expressway, Sacramento, CA 95825 CA 95827. Current subscription rate is $12.00 per year. Opinions, We have an ongoing need for volunteers. letters, and stories printed in By The Way are not to be Contact the Area 42 Chairman, Ashley S. for more information: attributed to Alcoholics Anonymous, the Central California Fellowship or any group NORTHERN CALIFORNIA within Alcoholics Anonymous unless ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE otherwise stated or attributed. All Meets on the nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM reprinted articles are included with the 2 permission of their respective publisher. Sunset No-Al Club 5809 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608 CCFAA Page 2 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 CCFAA Page 3 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.