July 2018 Volume 42, No. 7
RESPONSIBILITY DECLARATION : I am responsible when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there, and for that I am responsible.
A.A. Oldtimers…On the Seventh Step A.A. Grapevine, May 1945, Vol. 1 No. 12 "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings."
We all know that it is God's will that we live clean, wholesome lives; that we think clearly and be- come persons of honest decision. This we know we cannot do until we become our real selves, so, in desperation, we alcoholics revert to prayer. We humbly ask God to remove our shortcom- ings; to restore us to our natural selves, so that we may think clearly on our problems. Emerson says, "None will ever solve the problem of his character according to our prejudice, but only in his own high unprecedented way."
Character is undoubtedly accumulative, and in removing shortcomings it stands to reason that we are striving to build character. This can be done by observing our errors, and, one at a time, correcting them on the spot. We have already accepted this "Power greater than ourselves" as a reality. Something to which we can pray, expecting to receive help. So now we ask for courage to look at our shortcomings honestly. To recognize them for what they really are, and not what we might wish them to be.
What are some of our shortcomings? Let us list just a few: 1. Excessive drinking. 2. Resenting help. 3. Resenting the good fortune of others. 4. Defending ourselves when we know we are in the wrong. 5. Jealousy and envy of all kinds. 6. Shunning responsibility. Through the grace of God we have found A.A., which teaches us that we are sick people and that alcohol in any form or amount is out. So we stop drinking. That takes care of our number one problem.
We must be willing to accept help of all kinds without resentment. This takes a little time, as we are the world's most sensitive persons. We know too well that we have neglected all of our tal- ents and abilities for alcohol, and we have terribly guilty feelings, made more acute by persons who are already in better circumstances than we are. Nevertheless, we learn to suffer our hurt feelings and start building a constructive, happy life. (continued on page 2)
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(con’t) Defending what we call our "pride" is one of the most difficult shortcomings to remove. Many of us have thought of pride as something virtuous, something to be honored. Well, what have we left, we who are humbly seeking help, that we can put on exhibition as virtue? Often we cannot actually put our finger on anything in our make-up of which we are really proud. So we break down our false pride, and exchange it for humility.
The most beautiful art in the world is simple, with few lines, little fuss and complications. So we try being simple for a change. Just plain honest simplicity. We look for the best in our fellow man, "Pardon the wrong in him; hark to the song in him." By accepting God's help, we learn to think clearly; to play fairly; and to give generously.
Elizabeth W. - Boston, Massachusetts
On June 4th, 2018, the Sunday Beginners Meeting moved to 4 PM and is now a ‘Living So- ber’ meeting, based on the Living Sober text. This is a home group meeting seeking group members, so please join us! We still meet in the same space:
Good Samaritan Church DON’T MISS OUT - GREAT 20850 Langley Rd. Lexington Park, MD MEETING NEEDS SUPPORT! (Small brick building: lower-level food pantry)
What is humility? What can it mean to us? The avenue to true freedom of the human spirit. Necessary aid to survival. Value of ego-puncturing. Failure and misery transformed by humility. Strength from weakness. Pain is the admission price to new life. Self-centered fear chief activator of defects. Step Sev- en is change in attitude which permits us to move out of our- selves toward God. Twelve Steps and Traditions
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HUMILITY AND THE 7TH STEP Step 7: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Many in recovery regard the 6th and 7th Steps as evidence of the program’s divine inspiration, for when the book Alcoholics Anonymous was written only two short paragraphs were devoted to these Steps. None of the contributors had been sober more than a couple of years at the time. They lacked the experience to ap- preciate the real value of these steps. But by the time Bill W. wrote Twelve Steps and Twelve Tradi- tions several years later, he had enough sober living under his belt to understand their importance and to give both Steps their due. In the Big Book, the 7th Step is described as scarcely more than just one short prayer, known to many today as the 7th Step Prayer: My Creator, I am now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my useful- ness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength as, I go out from here, to do your bidding. Amen.¹ But the 12&12 devotes eight pages to this Step. After characterizing humility as the essence of the 7th Step, it goes on to say that “the attainment of greater humility is the foundation principle of each of A.A.’s Twelve Steps.”² Rejecting the common misconception of humility as “a condition of groveling despair,” it de- scribes humility as the key to attaining “true freedom of the human spirit” as well as serenity, strength, and character. And it specifies that “the desire to seek and do God’s will” is the essential ingredient of humility, without which we may never find relief from our most crippling and painful shortcomings. It seems impossible for us to surrender completely to God’s will until we have seen and accepted the truth about ourselves, free from the delusions of both self-flattery and self-loathing. How could we possibly seek to give up a character defect or shortcoming that we fail to recognize as a fault, or cannot admit we possess? Thus we see that humility is the essence of the 7th Step, for it’s only the lack of humility that enables us to convince ourselves that, say, arrogance is just “healthy self-esteem” . . . or that predatory sexual behavior is nothing more than “a natural sex drive.” Similarly, regarding ourselves as too flawed to be fixed is nothing but reverse pride. Learning to see ourselves accurately is a consequence of the self-examination that starts with Step 4. It’s seldom easy to face unflattering truths about ourselves. We must overcome the ego-protecting tendency to deny, distort, or minimize our failings before we can acknowledge them to our inner- most selves and learn to accept ourselves exactly as we really are. Some of us have a hard time with this because we’ve learned to be harshly judgmental of ourselves and others. If so, we’re likely to confuse beating ourselves up for the sort of clear-eyed honesty the Step requires to be most effective. Others fear the harsh judgment of a vindictive God. They cannot face certain painful truths until
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(continued from page 3) they surrender their dysfunctional beliefs and learn to understand God as forgiving and unconditionally loving toward them. The important thing is that we not give up but keep working to be- come ever more honest and accepting of ourselves, acknowledging both our strengths and our weaknesses.
The 7th Step, like the 6th, is not one that we are ever likely to do “perfectly.” Yet there is much to be gained by persistent effort, peeling away layer after layer of our old selves as we work the Steps again and again. And each time we recognize another troublesome attitude or behavior and surrender it wholehearted- ly as expressed in the 7th Step Prayer, we get to grow a bit more in humility. Most of us experience this attitude of complete open surrender to God’s will when we first work through the Steps, at least briefly, even though we might not recognize it as humility at the time. However, as we grow more accustomed to sober living, we often begin to take our new way of life for granted. We become complacent and lackadaisical about the continuous step work necessary to keep growing spiritually, and we lose the enthusiasm of discovery that propelled us through the Steps the first time. Thus we put ourselves at risk for relapse. This is why repeated application of the 7th Step is so important: First, for our sobriety, because when we stop actively seeking humility, we start feeding our egos . . . and once we break out in a rash of self-will, a return to drinking usually follows (or gambling, or eating, etc.). Second, for the sake of our continuous spiritu- al growth, because when we stagnate spiritually, we stop being helpful to others – families, friends, col- leagues, and communities – and without that deeper purpose we deprive ourselves of the richest rewards life has to offer.
¹ Alcoholics Anonymous, New York: AA World Services, 1952, p. 76. ²Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. New York: AA World Services, 1952, p. 71.
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July 2018
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adam C., 1 y Maggie H. (Solomons) 1yrs. Bob H. (Wednesday 44 yr Night Wom- (Hughesville) en’s)
8Brandi D. 9 10 11 12 13 14 4yrs. Susan B., Anita P, 13yrs. John D. Laura B, (ODAAT) 1 year (Lexington 4yrs. 33 yr (231 (Monday Park Big (Almost Nor- Group) Night Tradi- Book) mal) tions) Travis S. 10yrs. (Hollywood) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Keith H. Timmy T. Joe H. 17yrs. 29 yr 5yrs. (Leonardtow) (Almost Nor- (Monday mal) Night Tradi- tions)
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Brain B, 2 yr (Almost Nor- mal)
David M. 23yrs. (Poplar Hill) 29 30 31 Bill B. 8yrs. (Solomons)
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August 2018
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1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 Beth H. 9 10 11 15yrs. (Wednesday Night Wom- en’s)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Bobby U. Chuck C. 27yrs. 16yrs. (Solomons) (What’s the Point)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Bruce W. 11yrs. (Clean Air)
26 27 28 29 30 31 Jim R. 16yrs. Claudia W. Mark A. 3yrs. (Lexington 8yrs. (Do (Almost Nor- Park Big Drop Inn) mal) Book)
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Who the heck is Rowland?? (Who’s Who in early AA)
Rowland Hazard was the first in the chain of events leading to AA founding moments of the fellow- ship of Alcoholics Anonymous. In attempt to receive a psychological release from his chronic alco- holism, he boarded an ocean liner, in 1926, bound for Zurich, Switzerland hoping to find a method of release from the famous Dr. Carl Jung. But, surprisingly, the great doctor had no psychological ad- vice for him—he was told that his problem was not treatable from a medical standpoint. The cost of transportation and lodging, plus the very expensive doctor’s fee, amounted to about $50,000 in to- day’s money. What a bummer!
However, Rowland received information much more important than money—an idea that now reins as the solution for all followers of the AA program of action—his only solution was to undergo a vital spiritual experience! (p. 27) Although Rowland did not remain continually sober, we AA’s are bene- fiting from it today. First AA founding moment!
Ebby Thacher was in deep chicken-fat trouble for drunkenly shooting pigeons in a very elegant neighborhood of Manchester, Vermont. This was his third arrest and he faced six months in Windsor Prison or Brattleboro Asylum, but the judge told him if he came to court sober the following Monday, he would be released to the guardianship of an Oxford Group member. Ebby was not a religious man, but he went home, gave his last several bottles of Ballantine Ale to his neighbor and prayed to God, “as he had never prayed before.” An amazing release took place immediately and he re- mained sober for over two years and seven months. Second AA founding moment.
Back to court the following Monday, Rowland Hazard became his Oxford Group mentor, teaching Ebby the Oxford Group’s spiritual program of action and suggesting that Ebby reside in Calvary Mis- sion in lower Manhattan, so as to help other inebriates. This led Ebby to carry his newly found mes- sage to Bill Wilson (p. 9) resulting in Bill also having a spiritual experience which kept him sober the rest of his life. Third AA founding moment. Five months later Bill carried the same message to Dr. Bob Smith, in Akron, Ohio, and eventually he had a personality change sufficient to bring about re- covery—he never drank again. Fourth founding moment! Thank God for this overlapping sequence of events!
Source – By Bob S. Richmond, IN
“People are saying that I'm an alcoholic, and that's not true, because I only drink when I work, and I'm a workaholic.” – Ron White
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July 1939 - Warren C. joined A.A. Cleveland, caused debate because he was not hospital- ized. July 1944 - Bob writes article for Grapevine "On Cultivating Tolerance". July 1962 - 'Victor E' cartoon first appeared in Grapevine. July 1-3, 1960 - 25th Anniversary of AA in Long Beach, CA.
July 2-3, 1955 - 20th Anniversary Convention at St. Louis, MO. The Three Legacies, of Re- covery, Unity, and Service, turned over to the movement by the old timers. AA comes of Age. July 2, 1960 - Father Ed Dowling dies. July 2, 1965 - "Best of Bill" and Pocket-Sized "12 and 12" 1st sold. July 2-4, 1965 - 30th Anniversary of AA in Toronto. Adopted "I Am Responsible." July 2, 2000 - 20 millionth copy of Big Book given to Al-Anon in Minneapolis, MN.
July 3-5, 1970 - "Declaration of Unity". Bill's last public appearance. July 3-6, 1980 - 45th Anniversary of AA in New Orleans. First true marathon meeting was held. July 3-6, 1980 - Gay AA's have own program at 40th AA Anniversary in New Orleans. July 4, 1939 - 1st AA meeting started in Flatbush, NY.
July 5-7, 1985 - 50th AA Anniversary in Montreal, Canada. Ruth Hock given 5,000,000th Big Book. House of Seagrams flew their flags at half mast for 3 days. July 5-8, 1990 - 55th AA Anniversary in Seattle, WA. Nell Wing given 10,000,000th Big Book. July 7, 1940 - Bill attends 1st Summer Session at School of Alcohol Studies at Yale University.
July 8, 1940 - 1st AA Group formed in Dayton, Ohio. July 14, 1939 - Dr Tiebout gives Big Book to Marty M. who promptly throws it back at him. July 15 1938 - 1st documented use name Alcoholics Anonymous, A.A. archives letter Bill to Willard Richardson.
July 18 1938 - in letter to Dr. Richards at Johns Hopkins, Bill used Alcoholics Anonymous as working title for Big Book & name for the fellowship. July 20, 1941 - First AA group formed in Seattle, Washington. July 22, 1877 - Willian Duncan Silkworth born in Brooklyn, NY.
July 23, 1940 - Philly AA's send 10% of kitty to Alcoholic Foundation, sets precedent. July 24, 1943 - L.A. press reports formation of all-Mexican AA Group. July 28-30, 1950 - First AA International Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio. Twelve Traditions adopted. Dr. Bob made last appearance at large AA gathering. July 31, 1972 - Rollie H (Roland H.) dies sober in Washington DC.
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Twelve Steps are a group of principles, spiritual in their nature, which, if practiced as a way of life, can expel the obsession to drink and enable the sufferer to become happily and usefully whole. Many of us, upon first seeing those words, asked ourselves the question "Can it be just that simple?" -- and then heard a voice inside us answer "Yes." Bill's application of AA principles to ever-changing circumstances was another of his remarkable talents. Day in and day out, letters would arrive at his desk asking for his "last word" on a matter of AA policy. And, in answer after answer Bill would fall back upon the WWBS? The Legacy basic principles of AA's three Legacies, tempered by wisdom, humor, per- of Recovery & Outside spective, and regard for the feelings of others. One warm example occurred in 1968 when a well-meaning AA wrote to Bill, in deep concern, about an in- Influences flux of youthful hippies or flower children to local AA groups, along with their distinctive manner of dress, sexual mores, and other unorthodox behavior, including the use of drugs. The writer feared that this particular invasion might be "a very real threat to our wonderful, God-given program." Bill's reply was typical of his use of AA principles to meet new challenges. “Your letter about the hippie problem, so-called, was mighty interesting to me. I doubt that we need to be alarmed about this situation, because there have been precedents out of the past. All sorts of outfits have tried to move in on us, including communists and heroin addicts, prohibitionists and do-gooders of other persuasions. Nearly all of these people, who happened to have an individual problem with alcohol, not only failed to change AA, but, in the long run, AA changed them. I have a number of them among my closest friends today, and they are among the best AA's I know. You also have some people who are not alcoholics, but are addicts of other kinds. A great many AA's have taken pity on these people, and have actually tried to make them full-fledged AA's. Of course, their identifi- cation with alcoholics is no good at all, and the groups themselves easily stop this practice in the normal course of AA affairs. Thoughtful AA's, however, encourage these sponsors to bring addicts to open meetings, just as they would any other interested people. In the end, these addicts usually gravitate to other forms of therapy. They are not re- ceived on the platform in open meetings unless they have an alcohol problem, and closed meetings are, of course, denied them. We know that we cannot do everything for everybody with an addiction problem. There has also oc- curred lately a new development centering upon hippies who have LSD or marijuana troubles -- not so much stronger stuff. Many of these kids appear to be alcoholics also, and they are flocking into AA, often with excellent results. "Some weeks ago, there was a young people's convention of AA's. Shortly thereafter, four of these kids visited the office. I saw one young gal prancing down the hall, hair flying, in a mini-skirt, wearing love beads and the works. I thought, 'Holy smoke, what now!' She told me she was the oldest member of the young people's group in her area -- age twenty-two! They had kids as young as sixteen. I was curious and took the whole party out to lunch. Well, they were absolutely wonderful. They talked (and acted) just about as good a kind of AA as I've seen anywhere. I think all of them said they had had some kind of drug problem, but had kicked that, too. When they first came around, they had insisted on their own ideas of AA, but in the end they found AA plenty good enough as it was. Though they needed their own meetings, they found interest and inspiration in the meetings of much older folks as well. Perhaps, as younger people come into AA, we shall have to put up with some unconventional nonsense -- with patience and good humor, let's hope. But it should be well worth the attempt. And also, if various hippie addicts want to form their own sort of fellowship along AA lines, by all means let us encourage them. We need deny them only the AA name, and assure them that the rest of our program is theirs for the taking and using -- any part or all of it. For these reasons, I feel hopeful and not a bit scared by this trend. Of course, I'm no prophet. I may be mistaken, so please keep me posted. This is a highly interesting and perhaps significant development. I certainly do not think it ought to be fought. Instead, it ought to be encouraged in what we already know to be workable channels. “
In affection ... Bill" © AA Grapevine, March 1971
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7TH STEP PRAYER
My Creator, I am now willing that You should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that You now remove from me every single defect of charac- ter which stands in the way of my usefulness to You and my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do Your bidding. Amen .
The Seventh Step is where we make the change in our attitude which permits us, with humility as our guide, to move out from ourselves toward others and toward God. The whole emphasis of Step Seven is on humility. It is really saying to us that we ought to be willing to try humility in seeking the removal of our shortcomings just as we did when we admitted that we were powerless over al- cohol, and came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. If that degree of humility could enable us to find the grace by which such a deadly obsession could be banished, then there must be hope of the same result respecting any other problem we could pos- sibly have. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 76
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Kick the habit --- Kick the addiction
Hallowing Point Park, Prince Frederick Kick-
ball August 5 2018 - 930-1130 am
District 1, 35 and 36 - Contact: James - District 1 [email protected] 1-443-771-0373
SMIA Picnic afterwards
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RESTLESS? IRRITABLE? DISCONTENT?
Selfishness and self
-centeredness may
be the root of the problem...
THERE IS A
SOLUTION!
New treatment center in Southern Maryland needs YOU!! Home group members from Districts 1, 35 and 36 are needed to bring meetings in to fellow alcoholics in treat- ment- Nothing brings more gratitude than helping another. SEEKING GROUPS TO STEP UP FOR : Monday pm - Steps Study (First 3 only) Wednesday pm - Discussion Meeting Saturday pm - Speakers-In-Stereo (2 ) FOR MORE INFO: CONTACT PAT S.
An alcoholic, a meth user “We are going to know a new freedom and a new and a prostitute are all in a happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish car. Who's to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the driving? word serenity and we will know peace. No mat- ter how far down the scale we have gone, we The police. will see how our experience can benefit others.”
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June 9 2018 SMIA MINUTES
OPENING: Pat S. Opened meeting at 10:00 with the Serenity Prayer NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS: Don B. Area 29 Delegate Committee Chairs and District Reps: Keenan W. Bookstall and Picnic, Bill L. Calvert District Rep, SMIA Treasurer and Website, Becky B. C&T Chair District 36, Keith Lifeline, Emme J. Telephone, Pat S. SMIA Chair and Alternate DCM District 36, John L. Vice chair, John M. Gratitude Dinner Committee chair, Bruce O. Parliamentarian, Katherine L. District 36 Where and When Committee Chair Buddy F. Secretary for SMIA, District 36 Secretary and District 36 workshop Committee Chair Martha K. Outreach Bob H. Dis- trict35 Alternate DCM Cora W .Where &When District 35 Pat P. and Janine G. Budget review Board Groups: Pat P. North Beach, Buddy F. Basic Text, Jim D. Awakenings, Jeanie W. St Charles Step, John M, Early Bird, Emme J. Graceful Sobriety, Bob E. Solomon’s, Jeff A. Waldorf Group, Becky B. Poplar Hill, John L. Hughesville, Anne G. Friday Night Alive, Janine G. Sobriety Sisters, Keith Almost Normal, Ed P. Sunrise Sobriety. Katherine L ODAAT, KEENEN Sunday Morning Eye Opener, Dee E. New Life, Cora W. We are not Saints, Bob S. Lusby, Martha K. Solomon’s, Jill B. Sunday Morning Sobriety, and Claudia D. Early Risers, Previous month’s Minutes: Buddy F Accepted as read with corrections Treasurer’s Report: Bill L. Fiscal years income $3.239.00 expenses $1,841.00 with a net income of $1,398.00 for the first fiscal quarter. Bill also noted that Audit Committee which consist of the SMIA Treasur- er and 2 volunteers Jeanine G. and Pat P. we not able to meet last month. Where and When: Bryan G. not available but Where and Whens were distributed Bookstall: KEENAN Bookstall sales $1,245.20 And Keenan noted that he had another large purchase to make this month Telephone: Emme a total of 7 call were received and all were answered She has also collected more new phone numbers to provide to the answering service. Lifeline: Keith stated he was having trouble getting men to fill in for the Bridging the Gap program he really needs volunteers he also stated that if anything was left out of the Lifeline please let him know and he would make sure it gets printed Website Committee Bill L. stated that there were 2,479 visits to the Website up 2% Corrections and Institutions Calvert no report, Charles Dan meetings are going good, there is a new treatment facility on Billingsly Road in Waldorf that is looking for groups to take in meetings or possibly set- ting up a home group on site St Mary’s Becky B. all the meetings are being filled the Lexington Big Book group were doing the month of June and the There is a Solution Groups were taking meetings into Anchor for the month of July Public Information: Calvert no report, Charles no report and St Mary’s no report Gratitude Dinner John M. stated that the Gratitude Dinner will be on Nov 10 2018 but did not disclose where it will be held Serenity Breakfast: Picnic Keenan stated that the flyers are out and the picnic will be on August 5th at Hol- lowing Point Park Old Business: Pat S. would like all the committee chairs to provide a Biography about their service position to try and promote service work New Business: No new business Adjourned at 10:47 am Meeting was then turn over to the Area 29 Delegate Don B who gave a presentation on the topic of the Conference What they do ,why they do it and spoke about funding and cost analysis Printing Donation Grapevine, it was great to have him come down and give the presentation Pat S. closed the meeting with the Responsibility Declaration
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Treasurer’s Report - July 2018 The SMIA continues to stand on sound financial ground. We received generous dona- tions and had no significant expenses. We expect a Bookstall purchase soon, as well as expenses for the Annual Picnic. On balance, we are meeting our budget requirements. If we receive more generous donations in July than expected, we may be in a position to donate to Maryland General Service and AA GSO. Unfortunately, we still haven’t found an opportunity to perform the audit due to scheduling conflicts. Present, we have $6509.93 in the Operating Funds and $6991.77 in Prudent Reserve.
Experience has often warned us that nothing can so surely de- stroy our spiritual heritage as fu- tile disputes over property, mon- ey, and authority.” - Tradition Seven
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Treasurer’s Report (continued)
Yearly Donor Honor Roll Top 5 Southern Maryland Intergroup Association Inc
Revenue by Donor Summary Sunday Morning Sobriety $540.00 LaPlata $328.20 June 9-26, 2018 Beach Beacon $221.00 Drunks R Us $150.00 Way of Life $147.00
Revenue
Kingston Creek 24.00
Sunday Morning Sobriety 540.00
Waldorf Group 24.72
We Are Not Saints 93.36
Wednesday Night Big Book 40.49 $ TOTAL 722.57 Statement of Activity June 9-26, 2018
Total Revenue Bookstall Sales 833.20 Donations 722.57 Total Revenue $ 1,555.77 Gross Profit $ 1,555.77 Expenditures Lifeline Printing 98.79 Paypal 15.96 Phone Answering Service 14.54 Rent & Lease 300.00 Total Expenditures $ 429.29 Net Operating Revenue $ 1,126.48 Net Revenue $ 1,126.48 Statement of Financial Position As of June 26, 2018
Total ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts Bookstall Cash on hand 100.00 Business Savings (1168) 6,991.77 Petty Cash 57.70 Primary Business Checking (6806) 6,509.93 Total Bank Accounts $ 13,658.93 Total Current Assets $ 13,658.93 TOTAL ASSETS $ 13,658.93
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SMIA PHONE REPORT JUNE 2018
Want to Need a Meeting Oth- Total County Talk Ride Info er* Calls
Calvert 2 2 One of the most important things in recovery is helping the still suffer- Charles ing alcoholic. The SMIA is commit- St. ted to this principle and provides a 1 3 4 Mary’s 24x7 Telephone Service. But phone support is of no benefit if we do not Not have service committed people to Speci- 1 3 4 call . We have a simple and secure fied method for you to add your name to Total 3 1 6 10 the SMIA 12-Step Call List. This in- Calls formation is protected and will only be shared with the Phone Commit- Please send any information tee Chair. Go online to the inter- WHERE? changes to the Where & group website somdintergroup.org When Chair at (the 12-step Phone List link is on WHEN? smia.whereandwhen@somd this page). Click on the link to ac- cess, complete the online aa.org. Current Where and form, and discover the When meeting guides are benefits of this valuable available at the monthly service opportunity. SMIA meeting. DISTRICT 1 CALVERT COUNTY DISTRICT District Meeting: 7 PM, 3rd Monday NOTES St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Prince Frederick, MD
DISTRICT 35 Mailing Address: CHARLES COUNTY District 1 Trust Fund, PO Box 234 District Meeting: 7 PM Barstow, MD 20610
1st Thursday www.calvertaa.org @ Peace Lutheran Church, Waldorf MD DISTRICT 36 - ST. MARY’S COUNTY Mailing Address:
District 35 District Meeting: 6:30 PM, PO Box 1981 2nd Tuesday @ HollyWood La Plata, MD 20646 Rescue Squad Bldg., Holly- wood MD Mailing Address: What do two AAs District 36 bring on the second PO Box 1334, date? A U-haul. California, MD 20619
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“Our leaders are but trusted servants, they do not govern.”
SMIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Pat S. [email protected] VICE CHAIR: John L. [email protected] SECRETARY: Buddy F. [email protected] TREASURER: Bill L. [email protected] PARLIAMENTARIAN: Bruce O. [email protected]
Where & When: Bryan G. [email protected] Lifeline: Keith H. [email protected] Telephone: Emme J. [email protected] Website: Bill L. [email protected] Bookstall: Keenan W. [email protected]
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