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From the Executive Editor/Publisher

What’s New For October 2012

 Support Grapevine: Renew subscriptions early  Order Subscription Cards at www.aagrapevine.org/gvr, see Tools & Resources or call the office  I-Say will become the What’s On Your Mind forum on October 15  Daily Grapevine Quote now reaches 13,100 subscribers –pass it on!  Several La Viña pages in Spanish are featured on aagrapevine/espanol  Deadline for the 2014 Wall Calendar: December 1, 2012

GRAPEVINE and LA VIÑA

Newly Reprinted Gift Giving Ideas A Facsimiles of the magazines honoring Dr. Bob and Bill W.

Newly reprinted editions of the original 1951 and 1971 Grapevines published in honor of Dr. Bob and Bill W. upon their Grapevine Print magazine deaths. The SPECIAL: 2 gift subs for $42 magazines contain the story Grapevine Online The magazines contain the story of SPECIAL: 2 gift subs for $49.97 each co-founder’s life, plus articles from their friends and early AA 2013 Calendar members reflecting on the 2103 Pocket Planner extraordinary character of each man and their contributions to the worldwide The Language of the Heart Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Print and eBook available The magazines come in a protective sleeve. $5.99 The Best of Bill Print and eBook available 1 GRAPEVINE News

News from AAGRAPEVINE, Inc.:

AA Grapevine, Inc:

The quarterly AA Grapevine board meeting will take place on Thursday, October 26, 2012 at the Rye Town Hilton Hotel in Rye Brook, NY.

Grapevine Stories

Now accepting stories for “Bridging the Gap”/ April 2013 and beyond. Please remember that GV works 5 months in advance!

The 2013 Editorial Calendar, featuring all of next year’s Grapevine issue themes is available on the website. Please visit aagrapevine.org, then click on “Share”, then click on “Editorial Calendar”. We look forward to receiving your stories on these themes. eBooks

AAGV, Inc. eBooks include: Language of the Heart Best of Bill Lo Mejor de Bill Step by Step Emotional Sobriety l Emotional Sobriety ll Spiritual Awakenings II Young & Sober Into Action Happy, Joyous & Free

LA VIÑA News

La Viña has several pages in Spanish within aagrapevine.org/espanol featuring helpful elements such as: the RLV’s Corner, frequently asked questions, the editor’s letter to RLVs, helpful tips to support La Viña, a reps manual and material request forms for subscription cards and more.

October 28, 2012 Xll AA Hispanic State Forum, New Jersey

November 12, 2012 Hispanic Convention for SENY/Area 49 – A La Viña workshop will be offered

AAGrapevine.org:

Subscribers to the daily Grapevine Daily quote has climbed to 13,100. Join the list of daily recipients and share your thoughts on the Grapevine Quote with fellow members on What’s on Your Mind, both available on AAGrapevine.org

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What’s On Your Mind Forum

Formerly I-Say, Grapevine's chat forum has been renamed. On the forum you can discuss different topics with other members and Grapevine readers. Start a conversation thread or just click on one of the subjects, read what others are saying, ask a question or leave a comment of your own if you like.

Grapevine News

Download the entire Grapevine News and share the news!

This newsletter can be obtained by anyone that is interested at www. aagrapevine/org/gvr

CDs are 50% off and Tapes are 75% off through the end of this month (10.31.12) Please visit: store.aagrapevine.org/Showgroups.aspx?

Wall Calendar

The 2013 wall calendar is now available – please see your magazines or go to AAGrapevine.org then click on “Store” or “other” for details. $9.00

The Fellowship is invited to send photos for the 2014 calendar. Submitted photos must be high-resolution, 300 dpi minimum. Deadline: December 1, 2012. Go to www.aagrapevine.org/photocontest for details.

GVR Resources

Did you know that the area on www.aagrapevine.org/gvr is designed for Grapevine and La Viña reps? On this page you’ll find the Grapenet Forum, many resources from fellow representatives on successful ways to support Grapevine and La Viña and Tools and Resources such as:

 REGISTER/sign up  Workbook/GV Guide  Handbook  FAQs  Display Gallery  Plays  Comp Material Request Form

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Area Chairs

Complimentary Grapevine materials, including product postcards, are available for your area display. Send your request to [email protected].

Grapevine has begun to report upcoming area activities in GV News as well as on AAGrapevine.org. All GV area chairs are encouraged to submit event information, photos or great ideas to get the word out about Grapevine and La Viña. Please forward to [email protected].

For examples see the Out and About section of this newsletter or the Display Gallery under Tools and Resources on AAGrapevine.org’s Resources/GVR page.

Register as a Grapevine or La Viña Representative:

After volunteering and getting elected for this important service by your group, please register with us so we can send you all the materials and information you’ll need to fulfill your service commitment.

Please contact us via: Fax: 212.870.3301 Email: [email protected]. Mail: GVR Coordinator, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1264, New York, NY, 10115 Online: Click on the Resources/GVR tab on AAGrapevine.org and click on Victor E. box on the upper right for the form or click on the La Viña tab then click on La Esquina de RLV in the upper right corner for the form in Spanish

Out and About

Grapevine Director, Don M. will attend and conduct a writing workshop at the Area 32 Service Fair/Writing Workshop on October 13, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Area 62 Grapevine Chair, Randy S. will be attending SCCYPAA on October 26-28, 2012 in Greenville, SC.

Area 30 Grapevine Chair, Bob S. will attend the Massachusetts State Convention, November 8-11, 2012 in Framingham, MA.

Back Issues of Grapevine Magazine

The AA Grapevine pack of 30 is intended to be used for hospitals and institutions. Packs contain 30 assorted back issues. (There are always multiple copies of the same issue in the pack). Grapevine and La Viña back issues are available for sale as quantities permit. For availability visit AAGrapevine.org Store under “GV Back Issues” and “LV Back Issues” respectively. Only $54.00

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Subscribers to Grapevine and La Viña:

If you or someone you know is experiencing delivery issues, please email or call 800.631.6025; (800.640.8781 Spanish). We are pleased to be of assistance.

Email: [email protected] for English; [email protected] for Spanish

You may also visit us at AAGrapevine.org and click on My Account to check your account, renew a subscription, pay an invoice and more!

Did You Know? In 1980, the GSC reaffirmed the recommendation “that groups make every effort to introduce newcomers to the Grapevine as one of our best tools in sobriety.”

Please notify Janet Bryan of any changes to your address, phone number or email. She can be contacted at [email protected].

As always, Grapevine strives to be self-supporting through the sale of Grapevine items and subscriptions.

Thank you for your support,

Executive Editor/Publisher