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Central California Fellowship of AA
By The Way 9960 Business Park Dr. Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA 95827 www.aasacramento.org 916-454-1771
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NOVEMBER 2016
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CENTRAL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH FOR VETERANS DAY
& THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24TH - 28TH, FOR THE
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
THE ALL ENCOMPASSING PRAYER
As I have navigated my way through the program of alcoholics anonymous,
with only a limited education, but a desire to learn all I can about life as it
unfolds, it occurs to me that most of the things that the program teaches me
are things I have been taught before. I learned the Ten Commandments in
church. In the Boy Scouts, I learned that a scout is Trustworthy, Loyal,
Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Brave, Clean, and,
Reverent. In sports I learned of Team Work and of Disappointment. In
kindergarten, I learned to play fair in the sand box, I also have heard of the
Golden Rule. These things have been around long before me and even before
A.A; so where did I go wrong?
I, like most of us that come into the program, had a myriad of personal
problems, and at first, I believed that those life issues including; Marital,
Legal, Economic, Physical, etc; were the cause of my drinking the way I did. At
that time, I wasn’t sophisticated enough to understand the ins and outs of
these things. I’m not sure that anyone can just drop what they have been
conditioned to do just because they quit drinking. There has to be more to it
than that. If we are fortunate enough to envision the wonderful life we can
experience as the result of embracing this program to the fullest degree, we
will, first, want to clear up the wreckage of the past. This we can do by
thoroughly going through the steps in the spirit that they were intended,
being careful not to hold back anything. As we approach the twelfth step, we
are introduced to the Saint Francis prayer in the 12X12. Francis was not a saint
when he wrote this prayer but he expresses that these virtues were the
answer to all of the misguided thinking of the past. Note that not one of his
requests is for help with things that are of a selfish or material nature. I
myself am not affiliated with any religious organization, but I am not
threatened by religious doctrines and I agree with the statement on pg. 87
BB. “Be quick to see where religious people are right. Make use of what they
offer”.
I am sometimes honored when a newer member of the program asks for
some guidance and I will usually suggest that he/she write out this prayer in
long hand, paste it on his/her mirror and read it every day for a minimum of
30 days, and I guarantee that it will influence your thinking for the rest of
your life. It did for me. I don’t know of a more practical thing to set the tone
for a person’s interactions with others. Thinking back on it, I always knew the
right thing to do, but wasn’t always strong enough to do it. I dismissed these
things, not realizing the pain that would result as I lost my direction in life.
The Saint Francis prayer is one of the ways in which the program suggests we
revisit our early value system. It gives us some spiritual direction that deals
with the change in our inner self. If we heal in that area, the material world
will take care of itself. When faced with a sticky situation, I have a choice
whether to escalate it or to withdraw with love and understanding. After
years of trying my best to live in the spirit of this prayer, it occurred to me
that, as a result, I qualify in all of those things I learned as a child, in church, in
the Boy Scouts, in kindergarten, the golden rule, and in childhood sports.
To me, it is an ALL ENCOMPASSING SPIRITUAL roadmap.
Rick R.
TELE-SERVICE DESK Volunteers answer the hotline from 9AM to 1PM or 1PM to 5PM
Monday through Friday at Central Office. We are looking for volunteers who can substitute in the absence of the regular volunteers. This is a great way to be
of service and to help the alcoholic who still suffers.
*Volunteers need a minimum of six months of sobriety to answer the hotline. [email protected]
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GROUP DELEGATES Please let us know who you are so we can send your group a FREE
copy of the By The Way and the flyer mailing each month.
We want to be sure we have up-to-date info about your meeting location, day, time, and format.
CCFAA is here to be of service to you and your group. Please feel free to visit your Central Office located at:
9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110 in Sacramento!
PI/CPC COMMITTEE Meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at 6:00 PM
Faith Presbyterian Church 625 Florin Road, Sacramento 95831
H&I MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Thursday, at 6PM Denny’s Restaurant
7900 College Town Dr., Sacramento, 95826 (Howe Ave & Hwy 50)
We have an ongoing need for volunteers. Contact the Area 42 Chairman, Roger M., for more information:
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Deadline Dates for Submissions for the By The Way and Monthly flyers 2016
2016 Central Office Volunteer Days Central Office would like to have volunteers arrive at 9:30AM on the dates below. Free coffee and donuts are available in exchange for a couple of hours of your time to assist in the
monthly mailings. Please call (916) 454-1771 if you plan to attend.
OFFICE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00PM at Central Office
9960 Business Park Dr. Suite 110, Sac., CA 95827
MONTH FLYERS
DEADLINE
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November Thursday 10th Sat, Oct. 15th
December Saturday 10th Tues, Nov. 15th
January 2017 Tuesday 10th Thurs. Dec. 15th
All submissions need to be in by 5:00PM.Email ALL submissions to: [email protected]
CCFAA Delegates’ Meeting Saturday, November 19, 2016
Meeting begins at 3:00pm
New Delegates arrive at 2:00pm
Traditional Group Meeting Hall
2625 Alta Arden Expressway, Sac., 95825
By The Way is published monthly by the Central California Fellowship (CCF), 9960 Business Park Dr., Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95827. Current subscription rate is $12.00 per year. Opinions, letters, and stories printed in By The Way are not to be attributed to Alcoholics Anonymous, the Central California Fellowship or any group within Alcoholics Anonymous unless otherwise stated or attributed. All reprinted articles are included with the permission of their respective publisher.
November Monday 14th Friday, Dec. 2nd
December Monday 12th Friday, Dec. 30th
Volunteer Dates for 2016 Mailings
CCF SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
2nd Wednesday of each month; 6:00pm
Mimi’s Cafe
2029 Alta Arden Expy, 95825 ( Between Howe & Ethan)
The next meeting will be November 9th.
Flyer Mailing By The Way Mailing
Teledesk Activity Report September 2016
Teledesk Sept. YTD
12 Step 11 113
Meetings/Info 379 3,433
Total Calls 390 3,546
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A.A. Teleservice Needs YOU!!
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Teleservice Activity Report September 2016
Teleservice Sept. YTD
12 Step 37 346
Meetings/Info 244 1,917
Total Calls 281 2,263
“I can’t explain why I didn’t hang up. I
just sat there on the floor, with the re-
ceiver to my ear. The next thing I heard
was “Good afternoon. Alcoholics
Anonymous. May we help you?” “Came to Believe” PG 23
Alcoholics Anonymous Teleservice, also known as the A.A.
hotline, services alcoholics who are in need of help. We help them
to locate meetings in their area or provide them with someone to talk to
in times of crisis.
This is a great way to be of service to your fellow 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 @
CCFAA! We need volunteers to help with the assembly of
the flyer mailing on Monday, November 14th at
9:30 a.m. and the By The Way mailing on Friday,
December 2nd at 9:30 a.m. Donuts - Coffee -
Fellowship - and Fun!
NEWS FROM VOLUNTEER CENTRAL
WHERE GRATITUDE IS AN ACTION WORD!
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 is any way that they can be of service.
We could not provide the services to the groups in such
an efficient manner without the help of our reliable and
willing volunteers.
In service during the month of October: TeleDesk Volunteers & Subs: Cindy F. - Joyce H. - Dlorah B. -
Lynn S. - Kathy K. - Cheryl G. - Norma A. - John F. - Marie G. -
Dale M.– Kathy P.
Sales Desk: Ron H. - Karen Y. - Cindy F. - Cathy N. - Cindy Jo M.
- Beth B. - Carlos A.
BTW & Flyer Mailing: Pete G. - Mike K. - Carol L. - Craig L -
Beth B. - Steven O. - Dale M -
Bulk Mailing: - Beth B. Publications: Diana G.
BTW : Layout & Design - Karina K.
Celebrating November Birthdays:
Beth B. 2 yrs and John F. 30 yrs Our True Home
Our true home is the present moment. To live in the present moment is a miracle.
The miracle is not to walk on water, The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment,
To appreciate the peace and beauty that is available now.
Peace is all around us- in the world and in nature-and within us- in our bodies and spirit.
Once we learn to touch this peace, We will be healed and transformed. It is a matter of faith; It is a matter of practice.
PI/CPC Committee is looking for Russian Speaking AA members to participate with
PI/CPC Committee to start Russian Speaking AA meeting. If interested contact Central Office at
916-454-1771.
NCCAA
Area Committee Meeting, Nov. 19th, West Sac.
Area Planning Meeting, December 17th, West Sac.
(West Sac. Meets at the East Yolo Fellowship,
1040 Soule St. At Jefferson Blvd.)
WEEKLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday, 8:00pm. WHERE:
Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Dr. Cameron Park. Last
Saturday is Birthday Night. Come! We need your support!
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 7:00pm.
WHERE: Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA.
FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Thursday, 8:00pm.
Speaker Meeting. WHERE: Church of Christ, 1799 Cirby Way,
Roseville, CA. More details @ fourthdimensiongroup.org.
FOXHALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Tuesday, 7:00pm. WHERE: Church of
Christ, 1321 Peachtree Lane (Multipurpose Room), Yuba City, CA.
ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP ~ WHEN: Every Saturday,
8:00pm-9:30pm. WHERE: 315 Lincoln St, Roseville, CA.
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Every Sunday from 11:00am-
12:00pm. WHERE: Sunset No-Al Alano Club, 5809 Gibbons Drive,
Carmichael, CA. We have local speakers who inspire and inform.
TRIPLE A SPEAKER/PARTICIPATION MEETING ~ WHEN: Friday, 7:00pm. WHERE: 18014 Applegate Rd, Applegate, CA.
MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Every third Saturday, 7:30pm. WHERE: 244 Palm Ave, Auburn, CA. BEEN THERE DONE THAT FWP ~ WHEN: 6:30pm-7:30pm. WHERE:
(Madhouse) - 8934 Madison Ave. Fair Oaks, CA. Speaker: Al M. from
American River Alano Club, Orangevale
DAVIS HOPE GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of each month at
7:00pm. WHERE: St. Martin’s Church, 640 Hawthorn Ln, Davis, CA.
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Fourth Saturday of every month.
Potluck at 6:00pm. Speaker at 8:00pm. WHERE: Native Sons Hall,
9151 Grove St, Elk Grove, CA. (corner of Kent and Grove St).
GALT FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of every month. Dinner:
Roast Beef Dinner, See special Events “45th Anniversary”.6:00pm.
Speaker: Charlie H. of Las Vegas.7:00pm. Group supplies main
course. Join us! Bring a side dish or just yourself and some friends.
WHERE: 229 4th St, Galt, CA.
GROUP ONE ~ WHEN: Third Sunday of the month, the noon meeting
is a speaker meeting. WHERE: 2804 T St, Sacramento, CA.
GROUP THREE ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month at 6:00pm.
WHERE: 9940 Business Park Dr, Ste. 110, Sacramento, CA.
HI-FLYERS ~ WHEN: Last Sunday of the month at 7:00pm. WHERE:
3077 Alhambra Drive, Suite E, Cameron Park, CA.
HOPE & SERENITY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the
month at 7:00pm. WHERE: Marriott Courtyard, 4422 Y St,
Sacramento, CA. (Free Parking on top floor of Hospital)
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS ~ WHEN: Third Saturday, 7:00pm-8:15pm. 20
min. Speaker: WHERE: 2903 30th St, Sacramento, CA.
NEW HOPE GROUP ICE CREAM SOCIAL/BIRTHDAY/SPEAKER
MEETING ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of every month, 7:00pm. WHERE:
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA. Ice
Cream is served at 5:30pm
NORTH HALL GROUP ~ WHEN: Third Saturday of the month,
8:00pm. WHERE: 3501 2nd Ave, Sacramento, CA. 20 min Speaker: 40
min Speaker:
NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ WHEN: First Saturday of the month,
7:00pm. WHERE: 2330 Fairfield St, Sacramento, CA.
MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETINGS (Cont’d)
RIO LINDA MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Second Friday.
Doors open at 6:00pm. WHERE: Rio Linda Fellowship, Calvary
Lutheran Church, 515 L St, Rio Linda, CA.`
SACRAMENTO MONTHLY SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Second
Saturday of every month, 8:00pm. WHERE: Centennial Methodist
Church, 5401 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA. Please join us for
dinner with the speaker & committee at Marie Callender’s (at
6:00pm.) on Freeport. For dinner Reservations contact: Andy H.
Speakers: 11/12 Tami P. of Chatsworth, CA., 12/10 Father Tom W. of
Oakland., 1/14 Doug R. of Tujunga, CA., 2/11 Chris R. of Sacramento.
3/11 Angie P. of Cincinnati OH., 4/8 Clancy I. of Venice Beach, CA., 5/13
Johnny H. of Long Beach, CA.
WACYPAA ~ WHEN: WHERE: For information regarding meeting/
event. Please go to Wacypaaxx.com for more info.
TRADITIONAL GROUP SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Fourth Sunday
of the month, 12:00 noon. WHERE: 2625 Alta Arden Expy,
Sacramento, CA. 20 minute speaker– Cathy V. from Traditional, Main
speaker– Jan V. from “What a Way to Start a Weekend group”.
QUARTERLY SPEAKER MEETING
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP ~ WHEN: Quarterly - March, June, September and December on the Third Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. WHERE: 1040 Soule St, West Sacramento, CA. Potluck at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. WEST SLOPE UNITY GROUP ~ WHEN: Quarterly - January, April, July
and October on the Fourth Saturday of the month at 7:00pm.
WHERE: 3734 China Garden Rd, Diamond Springs, CA. Doors open at
6:00pm. Dessert Potluck. Please bring a sweet treat to share. Gift
Basket Raffle and DJ following meeting. We encourage each group
to donate a themed basket for our annual spring raffle.
GROUP UPDATES & CHANGES
BLISSED OUT; GUIDED MEDITATION MEETING ~ New Location ~
2391 St. Marks Way, Rm: E-23, Sacramento, CA. Mondays 7:30pm. 1
hour.
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT ~ New Location Sundays Only ~
McMillan Center, 8020 Temple Rd, Fair Oaks, CA.
DAVIS WEDNESDAY WOMEN’S STEP STUDY ~ Time Change ~
WHEN: Wednesday, start time changed from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.
This meeting is 1 hour and 15 minutes. WHERE: Lutheran Church of
the Incarnation 1701 Russell Boulevard, Davis.
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Saturdays
12:00pm. WHERE: 1040 Soule St. Sacramento.
GROUP ONE ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Friday, 9:00pm.
WHERE: 2804 T St, Sacramento
GROUP THREE ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Sunday, 12:00
noon. WHERE: 9940 Business Park Drive, Sacramento.
GROUP THREE ~ Time Change ~ WHEN: Tuesday, start
time changed from 8:00pm to 7:30pm. WHERE: 9940 Business Park
Drive, Sacramento, CA. This is an AA History/Study Meeting.
LINCOLN SISTERS IN SOBRIETY ~ New Room~ WHEN: Wednesday,
5:40pm. WHERE: 485 Twelve Bridges Dr, Lincoln. Meeting will be
held in the WILLOW ROOM.
MOMMY AND ME ~ New time & Location ~ will be Thursdays at
6:00pm, 4001 E St, Sacramento, Friends Church.
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GROUP UPDATES & CHANGES con’t
NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ Time Change ~ WHEN: Sunday
Book Study start time moved to 6:30pm. 1 &1/2 hour, open meeting.
NORTH SACRAMENTO GROUP ~ Time Change ~ WHEN: Saturday Men’s meeting start time moved to 10:00am. One hour, Open mtg. OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP ~ New Time ~ WHEN: Saturdays, 8:00pm. Open discussion. Birthday Meeting last Saturday of the month 8:00-9:30pm. WHERE: First English Lutheran Church, 4th Ave. & 39th St, Sacramento, OAK TREE FELLOWSHIP ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Mondays, 7:45pm. WHERE: Parkside Community , 45700 South Land Park Dr. Sac. RIGOROUS ACTION GROUP ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Friday, 5:30pm.
WHERE: 28th L St. Sutter General Hospital, Buhler building
ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE ~ New Location ~ WHEN: Sunday, 7:00pm.
WHERE: 1203 Gabrielli Dr, Roseville, CA. Lyman Leak Community
Center
SHARING AND CARING ~ Update ~ WHEN: Mondays, 10:00pm. This
meeting is now a Young People meeting. WHERE: 2400 Mission
Avenue, Carmichael
SIMPLE BUT NOT EASY ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Tuesdays, 7:00pm.
WHERE: 890 Morse Ave Sierra Arden United Church of Christ
TAHOE PARK GROUP ~ Time Change ~ WHEN: Monday and Thursday
will be 7:00pm and change to one hour. WHERE: Journey Church,
Fellowship Hall, 5801 2nd Ave, Sacramento, CA.
THE OTHER MEETING ~ New Room ~ WHEN: Saturday 6:00pm
WHERE: 1100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA 95630
Rm. B (Oak Hills Church)
THURSDAY NITE MEN’S ~ New Location ~ WHEN:
Thursday’s, 7:00pm. WHERE: 1300 N Street,
Downtown Sacramento. (Westminster Presbyterian
Church)
TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ Meeting Change ~ WHEN: Saturday’s
6:00pm WHERE: 2625 Alta Arden Expressway. This meeting has
been changed from a men’s meeting to an Open Step Study.
TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Tuesday 9:00pm and
Friday 8:00pm WHERE: 2625 Alta Arden Expressway.
11th STEP MEDITATION MEETING ~ Time Change ~ Meeting starts at
5:30pm. This is an open one hour meeting. WHERE: 2314 J St.
Sunlight of the Spirit, Sacramento, CA.
WOODLAND BIG BOOK GROUP ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Thursday,
7:00pm WHERE: St. John's Church 434 Cleveland Street, Woodland.
WOODLAND GROUP ~ Discontinued ~ WHEN: Friday, 6:00pm.
WHERE: 96 West Main Street, Woodland
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL GROUP ~ Birthday Night will now be on
the Last Thursday of the month.
NEW GROUPS AND MEETINGS
ALL TRIBES AA FWP ~ New Book Study Meeting ~ WHEN: Friday, 7:00pm-8:30pm. WHERE: 2627 J St, Sacramento, CA. (Parking & entrance in the Alley) ANTELOPE WOMEN’S GROUP ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Wednesday, 6:30pm-7:30pm. WHERE: 7850 Watt Ave, Antelope, CA 95843. This is a one hour, open, women’s meeting. FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS GROUP ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Monday’s 6:00pm. This is an open, beginners, study meeting. WHERE: Advent Lutheran Church, 5901 San Juan Ave, Citrus Heights, CA. FRIDAY NIGHT FREETHINKERS ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Friday’s 8:00pm. This is an open, one hour, non-smoking wheelchair access meeting WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1430 J St., Sacramento,
NEW GROUPS AND MEETINGS con’t
GROUP ONE ~ “We Agnostics” ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Friday, 9:00pm-10:00pm. This is an open meeting. WHERE: 2804 T St, Sacramento, TOO YOUNG ~ New Group ~ WHEN: Thursdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Open, one-hour group, non-smoking, wheelchair access, young people. WHERE: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento, CA. West Slope Fellowship ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Saturday, NOON. WHERE: Senior Citizen Center, 5581 Gail Rd, Pollock Pines, CA. off Forebay Rd. Meeting is an open, one-hour women’s meeting. WHOLESALE MIRACLES ~ New Group ~ WHEN: Friday, 6:00pm-7:00pm. This is an open, study meeting for gay members. WHERE: Lambda Center, 1927 L. St. Sacramento, CA. WOODLAND GROUP ~ New Meeting ~ WHEN: Sunday, 6:30am. This
is an Open, one-hour, study meeting. WHERE: 96 West Main Street,
Woodland.
GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAMERON PARK GROUP ~ Needs Support! We meet every Saturday
at 8:00pm for an open, non-smoking speaker meeting with handicap
access. We are located at 3100 Rodeo Rd, Cameron Park, CA. Join us
for fellowship and great speakers!
DRY DIGGINS GROUP ~ We’ve Moved! WHEN: Thursday, 7:00pm.
WHERE: Auburn Grace Community Church Rm 100, 2376 Zinfandel
Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA.
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP ~ Secretary Workshop ~ Second Saturday
of March, June, September and December at Noon. WHERE: 1040
Soule St, West Sacramento, CA.
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP ~ Change to 1 Hour Meetings~ WHEN:
Monday 8pm, Tuesday 8pm, Wednesday 8pm and Saturday 9pm
WHERE: 1040 Soule St, West Sacramento, CA. These meetings will
now be 1 hour meetings
FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP ~ We meet every Monday at 8:00pm for
a one hour book study. We meet at the Trinity Episcopal Church in
the Trinity Hall located at 410 Wool St, Folsom, CA. This is a closed
meeting where we read the first 164 pages of the Big Book and Dr.
Bob’s Nightmare every other time. Hope to see you there!
GOLDEN GIRL’S GROUP ~ This is a very Special AA meeting for
Women age Fifty & older. But open to all interested recovering
women. WHEN: Monday, 10:00am-11:30am. WHERE: Sunset No-Al
Club, 5809 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael, CA.
GROUP ONE ~ Birthday night! Every third Friday at 7:00pm. We meet
at 2804 T Street, Sacramento, CA.
GROUP THREE NCCAA SUMMER CONFERENCE HOST COMMITTEE
MEETINGS ~Volunteers Needed ~ WHEN: Sundays 11/6, 12/4, 2/5, 3/5,
4/2, 5/7 and 6/4, 12:00 noon. WHERE: 9940 Business Park Drive,
Sacramento, CA.
Newcastle Friday Night Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous ~ Invites
you to join us! ~ WHEN: Friday, 7:00-8:15pm. WHERE: Newcastle
United Methodist Church - 410 Buena Vista Ave. (off Old State Hwy)
Speaker and Discussion.
ROUND TABLE AA GROUP ~ Needs Support! WHEN: Monday, 8-9pm. WHERE: 7850 Watt Ave, Antelope, CA. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Open, one hour, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible meeting.
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By The Way November 2016
Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
The Online Intergroup
<http://www.aa-intergroup.org/> is a service entity
established pursuant to Tradition Nine of Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA) to operate on behalf of the participating
online AA groups in accordance with AA’s Twelve Traditions
and Twelve Concepts since 1996. The Intergroup exists to
aid the online groups in their common purpose of carrying
the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
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GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS con’t
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP ~ Sundays at 7:00pm at the St.
Francis Episcopal Church, 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA. The first
meeting of the month is the tradition for that month, and the topic
for the last meeting of the month is the step for that month. Other
topics from The Big Book, 12 & 12, AA Comes of Age.
SO THIS IS IT GROUP ~ Needs Support! WHEN: Thursdays at 8:00pm
WHERE: Advent Lutheran Church, 5901 San Juan Ave., Citrus Heights.
WOODLAND GROUP AA/ Birthday Meeting ~ WHEN: Last Saturday of
the month, 6:30pm. Potluck. Birthday meeting at 7:30pm. WHERE: 96
West Main St, Woodland, CA.
SPECIAL EVENTS NOVEMBER
2016 NATIONAL AA TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP ~ WHEN: November 18th-20th. WHERE: 425 N Cherry St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Pre-registration $65/ $85 registration at time of event.
41st ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK/SPEAKER MEETING ROSEVILLE EASTSIDE GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND SOUTHEAST ROSEVILLE AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP ~ WHEN: Sunday November 13th 6:00pm-9:00pm. WHERE: 914 Cirby Way, Roseville (Seventh-Day Adventist Church). Potluck at 6:00pm, Speaker Meetings 7:05pm. AA Speaker- Monika K, Al-Anon Speaker- Jeri W.
CORDOVA GOOD MORNING POTLUCK/SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: November 24th Thanksgiving Day 9:30am WHERE: 10497 Coloma Rd. Rancho Cordova, 95670 (St. John Vianney Church). SPEAKER: Yvonne W. of Rancho Cordova
DIXON NO NAME GROUP 34TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK/SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: November 6th. Potluck at 6:00pm Speaker meeting and raffle to follow. WHERE: 231 First Street, Dixon. AA Speaker- David L. of Columbia, SC. Alanon Speaker Yvonne de G. of Pleasant Hill, CA.
GALT FELLOWSHIP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 45TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER, SPEAKER MEETING AND DANCE ~ WHEN: November 5th, 5:00pm-11:00pm. WHERE: 123 Civic Drive, Galt, CA (Littleton Civic Center). Roast Beef Dinner will be served at 5:30pm, Speaker 7:00pm- Charlie H. of Las Vegas, 50/50 Drawing, Dance 9:00pm-11:00pm. ADULTS ONLY-NO PETS
ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 40TH ANNIVERSARY ~ WHEN: November 7th, 6:00pm. WHERE: 5915 Main Avenue, Orangevale (Orangevale Church of Christ). Potluck dinner begins at 6:00pm with a Speaker Meeting following.
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 34TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER/SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: Friday, November 18th. WHERE: 515 L St., Rio Linda. Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:00pm. Speaker Meeting at 8:00pm. Chris R. of Capital City Men’s Group. Join us for food, fellowship and recovery.
DECEMBER
20th ANNUAL WESTERN AREA CONFERENCE OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WACYPAA XX “YOUR IMAGINATION WILL BE FIRED” NEW YEAR’S EVE WEEKEND ~ WHEN: December 29th, - January 1st, 2017. WHERE: Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St. Sacramento, CA. For more information to register and to book a room, visit: wacypaaxx.com
JANUARY
GREENHAVEN GROUP 37TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK/
SPEAKER MEETING ~ WHEN: JANUARY 15TH:Potluck at 6:00pm
Speaker meeting and raffle to follow. WHERE: 625 Florin Rd. (Faith
Presbyterian Church. AA Speaker– TBA
HOLIDAY ALKATHON’S
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP THANKSGIVING ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts November 23RD 6:00pm thru November 24th 4:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 1040 Soule St, West Sacramento. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship.
GROUP THREE THANKSGIVING ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts November 23RD 6:00pm thru November 24th 8:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 9940 Business Park Drive, Sacramento. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship.
GROUP THREE CHRISTMAS ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts December 24th 6:00pm thru December 25th 8:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 9940 Business Park Drive, Sacramento. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship.
GROUP THREE NEW YEARS ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts December 31st 6:00pm thru January 1st 8:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 9940 Business Park Drive, Sacramento. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship.
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FELLOWSHIP OF AA and SMOKIN’ SOBRIETY THANKSGIVING ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts November 23rd 8:00pm thru November 24th 8:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 111 5th Street, Roseville. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship. ALL MEETINGS ARE NON-SMOKING
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FELLOWSHIP OF AA and SMOKIN’ SOBRIETY CHRISTMAS ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts December 24th 8:00pm thru December 25th 8:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 111 5th Street, Roseville. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship. ALL MEETINGS ARE NON-SMOKING
ROSEVILLE 5TH STREET FELLOWSHIP OF AA and SMOKIN’ SOBRIETY NEW YEARS ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts December 31st 8:00pm thru January 1st 8:00pm with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 111 5th Street, Roseville. Please join us for food, fun and fellowship. ALL MEETINGS ARE NON-SMOKING
SHARING AND CARING THANKSGIVING ALKATHON ~ WHEN: Starts November 23RD 6:00pm thru November 24th Midnight with meetings every 2 hours. WHERE: 2400 Mission Ave., Carmichael. If you want to NOT drink over the holiday, come see us, we have the answer. All food and beverage donations appreciated.
By The Way November 2016 Happy Birthday!
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August
Laurel B. 1 yr
September
Kasha R. 3 yrs
Gilda O. 2 yrs
October
Ray B. 45 yrs
Bill L. 28 yrs
November
Bob B. 20 yrs
AA UNITY
Dan D., 10 yrs Nonie, 21 yrs
ALL TRIBES
Susan J., 25 yrs Rudy M., 24 yrs
Debra M., 24 yrs Chris M., 21 yrs
Tamara J., 12 yrs Coral K., 3 yrs
Christina C., 3 yrs
COURAGE TO
Rich K., 42 yrs Michelle V., 34 yrs
John C., 30 yrs Susan W., 29 yrs
Bob B., 20 yrs (Dave C., 14 yrs*)
CITRUS HEIGHTS
Linda T., 29 yrs Kevin S., 16 yrs
Pete A., 13 yrs Jenny J., 2 yrs
Ashlee, 2 yrs
CORDOVA SERENI-
Marge S., 50 yrs Elizabeth R., 31 yrs
Joe Q., 21 yrs
COUNTRY CLUB
John F., 30 yrs
DAILY ATTITUDE
Geno F., 6 yrs Renee F., 2 yrs
DAVIS HOPE
Phyl L., 23 yrs Paul C., 22 yrs
Maura, 16 yrs Tony K., 14 yrs
Joy JP., 12 yrs Blythe, 12 yrs
Kirsten A., 11 yrs Suzanne L., 11 yrs
Mel K., 11 yrs Judy D., 10 yrs
Mike C., 9 yrs Juan, 9 yrs
Lily S., 9 yrs Pat C., 7 yrs
Mary Sue., 7 yrs Morgan H., 3 yrs
Lukas C., 3 yrs Stephen P., 2 yrs
Nick M., 2 yrs Mary H.G., 2 yrs
Diana B., 2 yrs
EAST YOLO
Tim S., 30 yrs Joe O., 26 yrs
Peter C., 24 yrs Victor L., 23 yrs
Kevin G., 13 yrs Ron M., 12 yrs
John R., 12 yrs Andy T., 8 yrs
Sam J., 7 yrs Connie K., 7 yrs
Justan H., 6 yrs
FAIR OAKS
Lauren K., 19 yrs Mark S., 12 yrs
Donna H., 3 yrs Steve S., 1 yr
GALT FELLOWSHIP
Gary, 41 yrs Veronica, 5 yrs
Sharon, 4 yrs Eric, 1 yr
Jennifer, 1 yr Carolyn, 1 yr
GIBBONS NOON
Harold, 37 yrs Jim W., 35 yrs
Beth R.G., 21 yrs Glen H., 8 yrs
Vicki H., 5 yrs Mack C., 4 yrs
Megan T., 2 yrs Gina M., 2 yrs
Geneva, 2 yrs
GREENHAVEN GRP
Leese J., 34 yrs Joe T., 20 yrs
Will S., 20 yrs Nancy C., 13 yrs
Michele D., 9 yrs David M., 7 yrs
Rosie M., 7 yrs Charlsey, 5 yrs
Michele K., 4 yrs Viktor P., 2 yrs
Mariano C., 1 yr John B., 1 yr
GROUP THREE
Sandy M., 41 yrs Leo M., 38 yrs
Dorian G., 30 yrs Pete W., 30 yrs
Janet B., 28 yrs David S., 26 yrs
Patrick D., 25 yrs Mary Ann R., 25 yrs
Bob M., 24 yrs Teresa G., 23 yrs
Paula L., 23 yrs Joan R., 23 yrs
Delight S., 22 yrs Gary W., 20 yrs
Carla S., 17 yrs Julie R., 17 yrs
Beverly, 15 yrs Deana C., 14 yrs
John D., 13 yrs Jessica V., 11 yrs
GROUP THREE Cont’d Sandy M., 41 yrs Leo M., 38 yrs Dorian G., 30 yrs Pete W., 30 yrs Janet B., 28 yrs David S., 26 yrs Patrick D., 25 yrs Mary Ann R., 25 yrs Bob M., 24 yrs Teresa G., 23 yrs Paula L., 23 yrs Joan R., 23 yrs
Delight S., 22 yrs Gary W., 20 yrs Carla S., 17 yrs Julie R., 17 yrs Beverly, 15 yrs Deana C., 14 yrs John D., 13 yrs Jessica V., 11 yrs
Adam V., 10 yrs Steve H., 9 yrs William S., 9 yrs Jim L., 8 yrs Krystal M., 8 yrs Todd P., 8 yrs
Mike S., 8 yrs Scan L., 8 yrs Ralph C., 7 yrs Debbie C., 7 yrs
Larry D., 7 yrs Brian H., 7 yrs Nancy P., 7 yrs Peter R., 7 yrs Lynne S., 7 yrs John W., 7 yrs Diana Z., 7 yrs James C., 6 yrs Travers G., 6 yrs Steven H., 6 yrs Emily H., 6 yrs Paul L., 6 yrs Larry L., 6 yrs Stevie M., 6 yrs Gary W., 6 yrs Lisa W., 6 yrs Paula A., 5 yrs Jonathan B., 5 yrs
Stuart B., 5 yrs Dawna E., 5 yrs Leslie L., 5 yrs Christine S., 5 yrs Sean S., 5 yrs Odie B., 4 yrs Edward L., 4 yrs Steve O., 4 yrs Will T., 4 yrs Matt A., 3 yrs Brian E., 3 yrs Rose M., 3 yrs Henry B., 2 yrs Beth B., 2 yrs Shelbie D., 2 yrs Stephen G., 2 yrs Tamara J., 2 yrs Davie K., 2 yrs Rae M., 2 yrs Rebecca N., 2 yrs Clarence R., 2 yrs David W., 2 yrs Lupe M., 1 yr Ian N., 1 yr Michele R., 1 yr HAPPY DESTINY Janet H. 9 yrs Suzanne A. 4 yrs
INTO ACTION Tom P., 21 yrs Bob B., 19 yrs Josh C., 5 yrs John D., 3 yrs NEW HOPE Donn W., 8 yrs Anthony A., 5 yrs Jay G., 5 yrs Anthony P., 5 yrs Tracy E., 5 yrs David K., 4 yrs
NORTH HALL Steven B., 39 yrs Greyson V., 34 yrs Bill R., 33 yrs Even A., 32 yrs Laurie O., 31 yrs Don D., 29 yrs Sue M., 25 yrs Clare B., 20 yrs Vara G., 18 yrs Elaine K., 17 yrs Emma, 16 yrs Terri C., 16 yrs Rod D., 16 yrs Rita B., 14 yrs Kevin A., 14 yrs Rick R., 13 yrs
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By The Way November 2016 Happy Birthday! NORTH HALL Cont’d
Kevin A., 14 yrs Rick R., 13 yrs
Jim P., 12 yrs Shane S., 12 yrs
Darlene O., 11 yrs Chris H., 11 yrs
Regina K., 10 yrs Sharon J., 7 yrs
Andrew, 5 yrs
OAK TREE FWP
Linda D., 29 yrs Lisa VG, 26 yrs
Melissa J., 23 yrs Nonie, 21 yrs
Richard A., 15 yrs David C., 10 yrs
Michelle D., 9 yrs Gayle B., 7 yrs
Wayne, 5 yrs Michele K., 4 yrs John C., 1 yr John B., 1 yr
Allard P., 1 yr
ORANGEVALE OPEN GRP
Melanee D.P., 33 yrs Rick S., 19 yrs
Tracy C., 4 yrs
RIO LINDA FWP
John Paul M., 12 yrs Tammy W., 8 yrs
Steven E., 5 yrs Julia H., 4 yrs
Sally R., 3 yrs Nathan T., 3 yrs Gary F., 3 yrs Annette S., 2 yrs
Nicole R., 2 yrs
ROUND TABLE
Lee L., 36 yrs
ROCKLIN FWP
Robert H., 23 yrs Brandi A., 21 yrs
Sonny A., 21 yrs Eve Anne, 18 yrs
Elizabeth C,. 9 yrs Sam S., 9 yrs
Sheri W., 5 yrs Vanessa V., 4 yrs
Bill W., 3 yrs Shaija R., 2 yrs
Dawn P., 2 yrs Tom J., 1 yr
Ali F., 1 yr Isaiah, 1 yr
John M., 1 yr Rick L., 1 yr
ROCKLIN RACE-TRACK
Steve T., 28 yrs Jeff S., 15 yrs
Jim A2., 12 yrs Tracie C., 5 yrs
Sheri W., 5 yrs Cindy C., 3 yrs
ROSEVILLE FIFTH St.
Lois, 40 yrs Dan O., 31 yrs
Toni A., 30 yrs Yvonne G., 28 yrs
Dan O.G., 22 yrs Julie L., 19 yrs
Mike G., 15 yrs Kevin S., 15 yrs
Troy B., 12 yrs Mark M., 10 yrs
Mary S., 10 yrs Juliet S., 7 yrs
Isaac B., 7 yrs Kimberly H., 4 yrs
Rob K., 4 yrs Russ F., 3 yrs Blake W., 3 yrs Davis C., 3 yrs
Charity V., 3 yrs David D., 3 yrs
Brian A., 3 yrs Bill W., 3 yrs
Jason H., 3 yrs Dani J., 2 yrs
Chad C., 2 yrs Katie H., 2 yrs
Amena C., 2 yrs Jenny J., 2 yrs
ROSEVILLE FIFTH STREET Cont’d
Drew S., 2 yrs John H., 2 yrs Greg S., 2 yrs Corrine D., 2 yrs Melanie K., 2yrs Peter T., 2 yrs Rod W., 2 yrs Craig G., 1yr Matt W., 1 yr Sonya M., 1 yr Kristy V., 1 yr Micaela G., 1 yr ROSEVILLE TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP
Moyra, 39 yrs Yvonne , 28 yrs Suzanne L., 26 yrs Teresa D., 25 yrs Frank C., 25 yrs Gerrie G., 24 yrs Joe, 22 yrs Jim C., 18 yrs Blanca, 17 yrs Gary B., 16 yrs Karen S., 12 yrs Jimmy, 9 yrs Janet H., 9 yrs Teri C., 8 yrs Juliet, 7 yrs Sandy C., 7 yrs Mary Beth, 6 yrs Roy H., 6 yrs Pam S., 6 yrs Keith H., 5 yrs Kathleen D., 5 yrs Carmen H., 5 yrs Brandon T., 4 yrs Sara O., 4 yrs Suzanne A., 4 yrs Will L., 4 yrs Selena W., 3 yrs Matthew K., 3 yrs Paul W., 2 yrs Candice, 2 yrs Peter T., 2 yrs Dani, 2 yrs Tommy B., 2 yrs Keith S., 1 yr Elizabeth S., 1yr Jennifer H., 1 yr Stacie N., 1 yr Chris V., 1 yr Tracy P., 1 yr
SERENITY BOOK AND STEP STUDY
Pat R. 28 yrs Tom B. 24 yrs
SHARING & CARING
Moira F., 39 yrs Tom A., 31 yrs
Michael D., 30 yrs Lorraine V., 28 yrs
Jennifer N., 26 yrs Paula DM., 22 yrs
Joseph S., 13 yrs Byron M., 11 yrs
John W., 7 yrs Ray Ray, 6 yrs
Ann G., 4 yrs Bruce R., 3 yrs
Tamara R., 3 yrs Holly B., 2 yrs
Geneva G., 2 yrs Deedra H., 2 yrs
Keri Lynn, 2 yrs Erica A., 1 yr
Greg B., 1 yr Kenny D., 1 yr
Logan S., 1 yr
SUNRISE SUNSET GRP
Beth G., 21 yrs Pete A., 16 yrs
Mike D., 5 yrs Shelly L., 5 yrs
TRADITIONAL
Dale M., 37 yrs Mike L., 31 yrs
John F., 30 yrs Tom H., 30 yrs
Linda T., 29 yrs Lorraine V.B., 28 yrs
Jennifer P., 26 yrs David S., 26 yrs
Bob M., 24 yrs John Q., 22 yrs
Greg D., 22 yrs Alan T., 21 yrs
Jimmy K., 18 yrs Blair M., 16 yrs
Victor R., 15 yrs Larry F., 15 yrs
TRADITIONAL Cont’d Tracy B., 14 yrs Sheri W., 12 yrs
Dawn DeR., 11 yrs Tom W., 11 yrs
Shawn S., 7 yrs Andrea A., 7 yrs Raymond L., 6 yrs Lance B., 6 yrs
Henry K., 5 yrs Paula A., 5 yrs
Sonja C., 4 yrs Janice C., 3 yrs
Elaine A., 2 yrs Kathy W., 2 yrs
Patric O., 2 yrs Jim S., 1 yrs Ralph G., 1 yr Amanda L., 1 yr Junior E., 1 yr Mikel H., 1 yr Stacy T., 1 yr Gil O., 1 yr Armando G., 1 yr Thamsyne B., 1 yr
Steve A., 1 yr Chris, 1 yr Marlene S., 1 yr Eric A., 1 yr WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE Steve B., 22 yrs Sherman, 4 yrs
WOODLAND GP
Gary M., 15 yrs Chris O., 11 yrs
Dee F., 7 yrs Joseph C., 2 yrs Greg H., 1 yr WOODLAND TRADI TIONAL Paul H., 34 yrs Lori O., 25 yrs Warren W., 25 yrs Coco P., 23 yrs
Kate B., 11 yrs Randy T., 10 yrs Mike R., 9 yrs Stephen D., 6 yrs Christie V., 6 yrs Lisa C., 6 yrs
Linda T., 5 yrs Frankie R., 5 yrs
Ben W., 3 yrs Kenneth K., 2 yrs
Duke N., 2 yrs Maria B., 2 yrs
Phil C., 2 yrs Sam M., 2 yrs Joshua R., 1 yr Norma D., 1 yr Christina P.,1 yr Michael R.K., 1 yr
LATE SUBMISSIONS
COURAGE TO CHAN GE (SEPT)
Don M., 43 yrs Faye M., 35 yrs
Mary L., 30 yrs Marie E., 5 yrs
Danny R., 2 yrs
ELK GROVE SOBRIE TY SISTERS (SEPT)
Brenda, 8 yrs Deb, 7 yrs
SHARING & CARING (SEPT)
Kathy T., 38 yrs Chanice S., 34 yrs
Tim C., 30 yrs Harriet B., 26 yrs
Chris, 23 yrs Garret V., 23 yrs
Doug R., 20 yrs Craig P., 20 yrs
Kathy P., 13 yrs Sandra B., 11 yrs
Stefani A., 10 yrs Julie M., 10 yrs
Faith P., 8 yrs Tiffany T., 7 yrs
Debbie M., 5 yrs Michelle J., 3 yrs
Jennifer S., 3 yrs Maureen E., 2 yrs
Steve C., 1 yr Chad G., 1 yr
Alex N., 1 yr Andres N., 1 yr
Troy O., 1 yr Jessie P., 1 yr
Erika R., 1 yr Peter S., 1 yr
Sandy W., 1 yr
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By The Way October 2016
NOVEMBER TOTAL
YEARS OF SOBRIETY
5,690
The Eleventh Step
“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact
with God as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us
and the power to carry that out” Prayer and meditation are our principle
means of conscious contact with God. -Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg.96
The Eleventh Tradition
The Eleventh Concept
While the trustees hold final responsibility for A.A.’s world service administration, they
should always have the assistance of the best possible standing committees, corporate
service directors, executives, staffs and consultants. Therefore, the composition of these
underlying committees and service boards, the personal qualifications of their members,
the manner of their induction into service, the systems of their rotation, the way in
which they are related to each other, the special rights and duties of our executives,
staffs and consultants, together with a proper basis for the financial compensation of
these special workers, will always be matters for serious care and concern.
- The 12 Concepts for World Service illustrated
“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion;
we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and
films.” Here was something rare in the world— a society which said it
wished to publicize its principles and its work, but not its individual members.
-- Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions pg. 182
LATE SUBMISSIONS Cont’d H&I Committee News
Greetings Central Offices of Northern CA
As you may have heard by now, the
rumors are finally true – H&I DOES have
too much money. Today. All those years
of incorrect rumors, admittedly due in
part to a past lack of transparency from
our committee … and now that we
actually do have a surplus, and would like
to make a $50,000 distribution in
accordance with our 7th Tradition, the
misinformation is flying off the shelves.
I’ve att’d a one page Q&A sheet (available
from Karen C. & H & I Committee), which
I hope will dispel some of this confusion
and get the facts straight, and I’m hoping
that you can help us get the word out. If
we can work in unity on this, I believe it
will assist our H&I Committee to do the
right thing with-out staunching the flow
of our normally much needed Pink Can
funds; it also presents an option to better
protect the 7th Tradition basket, which I
think has been a long-time concern for all.
Please feel free to contact me at any time
with comments or questions - I gratefully
thank you in advance for your assistance
(and also please excuse any duplication in
email addresses).
Yours in grateful service,
Karen Czujko, General Chair
Hospital & Institution Committee of
Northern California
Group Contributions
and the Pink Can
“We ask that the Group contribution Basket
be passed Completely Before the Pink Can is
passed and that the Pink Can is Not passed
inside the group basket. That the Pink Can
either be passed after the group basket is
completed or Be left on the table with a
brief announcement about the purpose
of the Pink Can”.
This portion of a letter issued by Lorraine
MacD. (who is the past General Chairman of
the Hospitals and Institution Committee of
Northern California ) is the best answer we
have seen, in response to the Pink Can for
local Groups. By Moving the Pink Can to the
literature table or leaving it at the
Secretaries table is in keeping with the
suggested method of contributions.
COURAGE TO CHANGE (OCT)
Mary E., 42 yrs Pete G., 34 yrs
Ken, 25 yrs Jerry M., 1 yr
CORDOVA GOOD MORNING Gp (Oct)
Ward L., 30 yrs Chandra, 3 yrs
Brian A., 2 yrs Thomas H., 2 yrs
Jeff F., 2 yrs
COUNTRY CLUB GRP (OCT)
Richard M., 42 yrs Kathy M., 31 yrs
Gwynne P., 30 yrs
ELK GROVE SOBRI-ETY SISTERS (OCT)
Joan, 11 yrs
OAKTREE (OCT)
Mary B., 33 yrs Nick F., 30 yrs
Terry H,. 28 yrs Lee, 27 yrs
Susan P., 19 yrs Karen C., 5 yrs
Theresa, 1 yr Collette, 1 yr
SHARING AND CARING (OCT)
Kendry M., 27 yrs Jeff S., 25 yrs Cindy S., 24 yrs Terry B., 23 yrs Trina, 15 yrs Melissa W., 12 yrs Pam P., 12 yrs Jimmy L., 12 yrs Forest M., 10 yrs Ang W., 9 yrs Conrad E., 7 yrs Pete L., 7 yrs April H., 6 yrs Chris B., 5 yrs Flip, 5 yrs Natalie R., 5 yrs Theresa S., 4 yr Hillary G., 4 yrs Daniel P., 3 yrs Annie C., 2 yrs Eric S., 2 yrs Shawna S., 2 yrs Raena M., 1 yr Reginald P., 1 yr Patty Y., 1 yr Melissa B., 1 yr Jess E., 1 yr Shawn, 1 yr
H & I Excess Funds are scheduled to be divided 60% to
Intergroups & Central offices in Northern CA. 25% to
GSO. & 5% ($2,500) each to CNCA, CNIA, & NCCAA
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WORDSMITHY
- Gratitude -
A warm sense of appreciation
of kindness received, involving
a feeling of goodwill towards
the giver and a desire to do
something in return;
gratefulness/(Gratitude urges
us to repay kindness) (from The Little 12 N 12 Dictionary)
Please be responsible. If there are any changes to your meeting location,
mailing address, format, or if your meeting is
discontinued, please contact Central Office
ASAP and update your information, ASAP. Don’t
send a newcomer to an empty room! Thank you!
AA-related 'Alconym' . .
A A = Altered Attitudes.
WORD SEARCH:
Step Eleven - Tradition Eleven
& Concept Eleven
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Faithful
Register with Central Office as
a Faithful Fiver member so
you’ll receive a charitable con-
tribution receipt at the end of
the year.
You can donate in any of the
following ways:
a) Mail a check every month
to: CCFAA Faithful Fivers,
9960 Business Park Dr.,
Suite 110, Sacramento, CA
95827, OR
b) Bring a check or cash into
the office every month, OR
c) Try the Preferred Method!
Use your online banking bill
pay to set up a recurring
payment:
Payee: CCFAA Faithful Fivers
Central Office address, as
above
Account number: Your Name
On a lighter note…
A guy joins a monastery and takes a
vow of silence: he’s allowed to say two
words every seven years. After the first
seven years, the elders bring him in and
ask for his two words. "Cold floors," he
says. They nod and send him away.
Seven more years pass. They bring him
back in and ask for his two words. He
clears his throats and says, "Bad food."
They nod and send him away.
Seven more years pass. They bring him in
for his two words. "I quit," he says. "That’s
not surprising," the elders say. "You’ve
done nothing but complain since you got
here."
R B A L D H K U V A Y P A C P
E P L D X H A V E T S B F R K
S M Y A J V Q V I D Z N I C L
U Z D U U O N M I W I N W E H
L B Y E H T Y B Q N C T P H X
T N Y Q I N I U G I G U D I P
O U R W O R Y R P D T C O G T
T U F N P C T L I P H D K N D
I K A Z A E E N U P A B Y I W
S P E T S S T B T H S P R N W
F K Y A G T L T M K U C R E E
S Z X N D I S Y R X C Z A K D
A L G Z C W V H I R B B C A D
E E G P R A C T I C E E N W X
N O I T C A R T T A U J Q A X
ANONYMITY
CARRY
OUR
PUBLIC
STEPS
ATTRACTION
HAD
PRACTICE
RESULT
TRIED
AWAKENING
HAVING
PRINCIPLES
SPIRITUAL
In Memoriam Birthdays
Reid C. 19 yrs
Dave C. 14 yrs
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By The Way CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting - October 15, 2016 November 2016
I. Opening A. Call to order at 3:00 PM B. Open with Serenity Prayer C. 12 Traditions read by Johnny D. CCFAA Preamble read by Sam E. 7th Tradition - F. Delegate Check-in/Group Announcements G. Birthdays – 62 years
II. Preliminary Business:
A. Delegate Check-in: Total Delegates – 38 Quorum met: Yes
Group Name Delegate
Last Attended
Group Name Delegate
Last Attended
AA Unity Group Betty 10/15/2016 MNNYPAA Aaron 10/15/2016
All Tribes Bobbie 10/15/2016 Natomas Group Absent 8/20/2016
Antelope Women’s Group Absent 8/20/16 New Hope Group Dustin T 10/15/2016
As Bill Sees It Men’s Group Daniel P 10/15/2016 North Hall Group Absent 4/16/2016
Auburn Fellowship Bob N 10/15/2016 North Highlands Fireside Group Absent 1/16/2016
Auburn Young People Absent 4/18/2015 North Sacramento Group Frank 10/15/2016
Brace Yourself Absent 6/20/2015 Oak Park Fellowship Absent 8/20/2016
By The Grace Absent 9/17/2016 Oak Tree Fellowship Absent 8/20/2016
Capital City Men’s Group Absent 9/17/2016 One Day at a Time Absent 11/21/2015
Cathedral Group Absent 8/20/2016 One Step Closer Absent 2/21/2015
Cenacle Group Absent 9/17/2016 Orangevale Open Group Richard D 10/15/2016
Citrus Heights Group Steve 10/15/2016 Original Rebellion Dogs Absent 2/21/2015
Come As You Are Absent 10/17/2015 Rio Linda Fellowship Absent 5/21/2016
Cordova Friday Night Group Absent 2/20/2016 Rocklin Fellowship Dan 10/15/2016
Cordova Good Morning Group Absent 6/18/2016 Rocklin Racetrack Group Ivan Y 10/15/2016
Cordova Lunch Bunch Absent 9/17/2016 Roseville Eastside Absent 9/17/2016
Cordova Serenity Seekers Jennifer Q 10/15/2016 Roseville 5th Street Fellowship Absent 3/21/2015
Cordova Thursday Night Group Ken D 10/15/2016 Roseville Tuesday Night Group Marilyn D 10/15/2016
Daily Attitude Adjustment – Fair Oaks Wendy S 10/15/2016 Sacramento Spring Fling Terri N 10/15/2016
Davis Attitude Adjustment Group Absent 3/19/2016 SACYPAA Absent 6/20/2015
Davis Hope Group Daniel P 10/15/2016 Saturday Morning Reflections Absent 8/20/2016
Davis Young People’s Absent 10/17/2015 Serenity Book and Study Group Dlorah 10/15/2016
Destiny Group Absent 6/18/2016 Serenity in the Mountains Absent 4/18/2015
Downtown Young People’s Carlos A 10/15/2016 Sharing and Caring Sherry 10/15/2016
East Yolo Fellowship Absent 9/17/2016 Simple But Not Easy Absent 5/16/2015
Elk Grove Fellowship Skylar J 10/15/2016 Sixty Minute Solution Rachael m 10/15/2016
Elk Grove Friday Night Group Absent 2/20/2016 Sober Legacy Absent 5/16/2015
Fair Oaks Beginners Absent 8/20/2016 SOS Students of Sobriety Absent 7/18/2015
Fit For life Absent 4/16/2016 Southport Serenity Aune C 10/15/2016
Folsom Big Book Absent 12/19/2015 Sunday Morning Serenity Steve S 10/15/2016
Folsom Friday Night Absent 10/17/2015 Sunrise Sunset Gibbons Chuck Mc 10/15/2016
Folsom Saturday Morning Group Rachel S 10/15/2016 Sunset Saturday Group Absent 4/16/2016
Folsom Way of Life Absent 8/15/2015 Tahoe Park Group Absent 4/16/2016
Folsom Wednesday Night Group Absent 01/16/2016 Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Absent 2/21/2015
Freedom Group Absent 5/21/2016 Thursday Night Men’s Group Absent 9/17/2016
Friday Fellowship of Double A Absent 6/20/2015 Too Young Group Absent 9/17/2016
Galt Fellowship Absent 9/17/2016 Traditional Group Vic 10/15/2016
Gibbons Noon Chuck Mc 10/15/2016 Triangle Group Absent 7/16/2016
Good For Nothing Sam 10/15/2016 Tuesday Cordova KISS Group Stan J 10/15/2016
Greenhaven Group Ginnie B 10/15/2016 Tuesday Night Beginners Absent 9/19/2015
Group One Karen G 10/15/2016 We Surrender Men’s Group Sam H 10/15/2016
Group Three Matt 10/15/2016 Welcome Group Dreigh P 10/15/2016
Happy Hour AA Absent 8/20/2016 We Care Tricia C 10/15/2016
Into Action – Citrus Heights Bill B 10/15/2016 What a Way to Start a Weekend Women Absent 01/16/2016
M.L.K.A.A. Group Johnny 10/15/2016 Wholesale Miracles Absent 12/19/2015
Midtown Solutions Absent 6/18/2016 White Flag Men’s Group Absent 9/17/2016
Mommy & Me Absent 10/17/2015 Willing Women Dlhorah 10/15/2016
By The Way CCFAA Delegate’s Meeting - October 15, 2016 November 2016
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B. Attending Elected Positions
CCFAA Chair Kathryn C Present NCCAA Liaison Dreigh P Present
Assistant Chair Amy T Present Birthdays/Faithful Fivers Chair Kim M Absent
Treasurer John G Present OOC Chair Carlos A Present
Recording Secretary Tamera K Present OOC Member Roger M Present
TeleService Chair Karlin Present OOC Member Dlorah B Present
By Laws & Procedures Chair Stan J Present OOC Member Mike K Present
PI/CPC Chair Joan T Present Picnic Chair Wendy S Present
H&I Liaison Terri N Present Special Events Chair Terri N Present
Special Needs Chair Tricia C Present
C. New Delegates – Visitors
Skylar J Elk Grove Fellowship M Kat WACYPAA
Kathryn M Southport Serenity Karen Central Office
III. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve September minutes was made and passed.
IV. Trusted Servant Reports A. Chairperson Report – Kathryn C
Welcome to the October meeting of the Central California Fellowship of AA. I want to thank you all for being here and being of service! For those of you looking for something to do this evening, there is the 3rd Annual Legacy Continues Families in Recovery Speaker Meeting/Dessert Potluck/Raffle from 6-9pm (all the information is in the By the Way). Reminders: ? Next month is our Annual Meeting when we will hold elections. The meeting will be from 2:00-5:00pm so plan on being here an
hour earlier than usual. I will reach out to those of you that raised your hands in August to help with the elections and make sure
we round up everything we need before the November meeting.
? I hope you are all thinking about stepping up to serve in a greater capacity with CCF. This has been a great experience for me and I
plan to stay connected in the coming year. If you have any questions about the positions, please talk to me or any of the officers
and we will be happy to help.
? This month we will have discussion over the annual budget. Out of respect for everyone’s time, I have scheduled 30 minutes for
this discussion so we can get out of here by 5:00pm. We read the 12 Traditions at the beginning of every meeting to inspire a
cooperative spirit that I have only experienced in AA. I assume that every person here is acting in the best way that they can and I
hope you think that of me. Things can get confusing on their own without my reactions getting in the way. I am confident that if
we all remain respectful and solution oriented (like we do at every other meeting!), we will reach a timely and well-considered
outcome, whatever that may be.
? Next month we will finally vote on the budget with no additional discussion at the meeting. If you still have questions between
now and then, please don’t hesitate to contact any of us.
Finally, Halloween is right around the corner. I hope that you all stay safe, sober, and have a great time that you will remember the next morning! Again, thank you all again for your service. Kathryn Caldwell, CCF Chairperson, 2016- [email protected]
“...principles before personalities.”
B. Assistant Chair/CNIA Liaison – Amy T
New Groups: 1 Foresthill Into Action Group –Calvary Bible Church, 20801 Todd Valley Road, Foresthill, CA95631 - Open Meeting – Tues, Discussion and Thurs, Study – 7:30- 8:30 PM- 1hour Contact Craig A. - Approved
CNIA report – No CNIA meeting
C. Office Operations Committee – Dlorah B Oct Delegate Report, 2016 See Office Manager Report:
D. Office Manager’s Report – Rae W October 11, 2016
A. Third Quarter Sales and Payroll Tax deposits, returns and reports will be filed by the October 31st due date. B. Thank you to the staff and volunteers for pitching in and covering all the volunteer shifts. There has been lots of juggling, but
coverage has worked out well. Kevin N., Karen Y. and Robin T., you are the best! C. The annual Intergroup/Central Office/AAWS/AAGV Seminar is the first weekend in November in Kansas City. This seminar allows
office managers to communicate with GSO, Grapevine and AAWS staff as well as exchange best practices for operations. D. And all is well….Rae W.
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E. Treasurer’s Report –John R
Treasurer Notes September 2016 Income / Expense:
CCFAA Gross Revenue for September was $17,995. AAWS Literature sales were $4,899, which is a rather large slump from the August
figure of $7,330. Group Contributions were $7,368, up from $6,968 the previous month. Medallion sales for September were slower
at $2,802 but faithful Fivers contributed $688 which is $170 more than the past month. Thank you Faithful Fivers! Cost of goods sold
were $8,664 for Gross income of $12,076 for the month.
Period Expenses were lower and only $13,757 for the month because we had no major events. We had no committee expenses
either. We had a net loss for the period of $1,682. Year to date we show net profit of $1.
The CCFAA budget for FY 2017 discussion occurs in October, and will be voted on in November. Balance Sheet:
The CCFAA balance sheet was presented to Delegates. Cash and current asset are up from the previous quarter, but so are liabilities. Prudent reserve is close to three months of expenses. -Sincerely, John G.
F. Special Needs Chairperson’s Report – Tricia C The Northern CA Accessibilities Committee, in cooperation with the CCFAA Special Needs Committee continues to present information to area AA meetings about hosting ASL interpreted meetings, and every week there are more groups willing to participate in this effort. Most recently, Ascension Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights approved a Wednesday night 7:30pm mtg, which will be starting soon. Roseville 5th St. is in process, and the Too Young Thursday night meeting wishes to participate. Many more presentations are in process around the area. A presentation was made recently to the Auburn Fellowship, who made a donation to the group for their efforts to provide ASL meetings in the area. CCF Special Needs/NCAC will have a table at the Legacy Potluck on 10/15/16. Stop by and talk to us about what is going on, and what is being planned for the near future. Currently, we are in the process of developing a logo for the group, a tablecloth with logo, and a 3 panel display board that will be used at promotional events, especially the young people’s conference on New Year’s weekend, as well as at any events we are invited to participate at. Stay tuned for more developments! The NCAC group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30am at Gibbons. Please join us and become acquainted with what is going on. We welcome your ideas and support! In Service, Tricia Casey, Chair, Special Needs Committee (916-705-7013)
G. TeleService Chairperson’s Report – Karlin
March 2016 Calls Volunteers Open Shifts as of 10/15/16
Service Sep-16 2016YTD Special Needs 9 Tues 6a – 9am
12 Step 37 346 12-Step 34
Wed 6a-9a
Meeting/Info 244 1917 Tele-Service 153 Fri Mid- 6a
Other Thurs Shift Coordinator
Total 281 2263
10/22/16 - Teleservice Workshop here at Traditional 2p, expect a great turnout and we will have a lot of fun. See attached flyers Ongoing - Update of Teleservice Guidelines - 2nd Draft complete to Teleservice Volunteers by 10/22/16 Currently have 3 open shifts, 1 open Shift Coordinator Karlin, our Teleservice Chair (as has been previously noted) will no longer be available for position after 12/31/16. We have had a Shift Coordinator (Al E. Friday) raise his hand to volunteer as Chair. We suggest delegate vote 11/19/16, with the approval of the delegates, Pete B remains on as Co Chair. Next CCFAA Holiday Closure : Friday, November 11, 2016 - No volunteers scheduled yet Thursday, November 24, 2016 - No volunteers scheduled yet Friday, November 25, 2016 - No volunteers scheduled yet Friday, December 23, 2016 - No volunteers scheduled yet Monday, December 26, 2016 - No volunteers scheduled yet Friday, December 30, 2016 - No volunteers scheduled yet Friday, Monday January 2, 2017 - No volunteers scheduled yet
H. By-Laws & Procedures Chairperson’s Report –Stan
Reviewed the accomplishments over the year, completed Annual Election Cheat Sheet – Question asked about changing policy in Employees handbook regarding policy on dismissal if employee drinks. Some discussion regarding this and was suggested that it is brought to the next committee to review for legality.
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I. PI/CPC – Joan T October 15, 2016 October 11th 2016 Joan, Jon, and Mitchell attended the North Bay Stand in Dixon. We passed out literature and answered questions. Attendance at the October 13th Committee meeting was low some Committee members had other commitments. A Chaplin from Sutter Health Center requested someone from Alcoholics Anonymous to come and give general information on Alcoholics Anonymous. Tom and Mitchell plan to make themselves available to do that. We have a new member to the Committee her name is Melissa her home group is Too Young Joan Terrell-Chairperson- In Love and Service
J. Birthday Club/Faithful Fivers – Absent
V. Reports – Special Committees, Delegates, Liaisons & Invited Guests –
A. NCCAA Liaison – Dreigh P Early indications are that the October "Fall" NCCA Conference in Modesto was a financial success. At this writing all expenses were not yet in but Pre and On-Site Registrations seem to have been strong for the end of the NCCAA's 69th Year. The next Conference will be during the 70th year of NCCAA with meetings in Foster City, Sacramento and Lodi. While site locations for the 2017 Conference Year have been booked, at this point, no viable 2018 Host Committee Bids have been received. Two earlier bids, from Fresno and Modesto were not accepted as on the outset it was clear the bids packages would not break even. The Committee is looking for facilities, such as Fairgrounds extra for 500-800 attendees, likely in a non Hotel setting. Regarding the next Sacramento Conference, Meetings for Sacramento NCCAA Summer Conference (June 9, 10, 11 2017); Planning Committee meetings will be held: Location: Group Three 9940 Business Park Drive Sacramento, CA 95827 Time: 1st Sunday each month The Sacramento host committee invites everyone in the Sacramento area to be the team that plans this insanely great conference. The next planning meeting will be: Sunday, November 6, Sunday, December 4, Sunday, January 8, Sunday, February 5, Sunday, March 5, Sunday, April 2, Sunday, May 7 Sacramento's monthly planning meetings will be on the first Sunday every month (except January) until the conference [Dec 4Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, June 4]. All members are welcome no matter what your sobriety time is. Listed below are the Chair posit ions available, and most need Alternate chairs. These positions are crucial to ensure the success of this conference coming to Sactown. It’s a commitment for the next eight months. We’ll need approximately 200 volunteers for this conference, so be of service and“volunteer” your friends! For more information you may go to our website (norcalaa.org) or contact Tony H (916.262.6826) or Patrick S (916.612.8667) Yours in Service, Dreigh P, [email protected], (916) 250-2932
B. Picnic Committee- Wendy The picnic binder has been updated for the next person who takes over as Chair. Recommending that someone step up to take position it is a lot of fun.
C. Hospitals & Institutions – Terri M Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm at Denny’s at 7900 College Town Drive. D. District 23 Liaison- Carlos
No report E. Special Events Chair – Terri N
All prepared for the Legacy Continues Speaker meeting need people to show up for set up and take down and also bring raffle baskets if possible. This is her last year so asking that someone step up next year. It’s been fun but time to hand over the reins not sure of pending totals but trip for sure is covered.
VI. Old Business – 1. 2017 Budget discussion. No major concerns = John went through the budget explaining reasons for new proposed budget amounts.
Delegates did not have too many questions.
VII. New Business - None
III. Closing – Meeting closed at 4:35PM Respectfully submitted, Tamera K, Recording Secretary
By The Way INCOME & EXPENSE October 2016
Sept. YTD Prorate Budget YTD Variance
Income fav / (unfav)
4020 · AAWS Literature Sales 4,899 52,874 62,250 83,000 (9,376)
4025 · In-House Publication Sales 1,393 11,770 13,200 17,600 (1,430)
4035 - Medallion Sales 2,802 30,643 28,500 38,000 2,143
4100 · Group Contributions 7,368 71,992 69,000 92,000 2,992
4110 · Anonymous Contributions 4 174 1,125 1,500 (951)
4120 · Birthday Contributions 324 1,933 1,950 2,600 (17)
4125 · Office Services Revenue 401 5,792 7,250 7,000 (1,458)
4130 - Faithful Fivers 688 7,820 7,500 10,000 320
4440 - Interest Income 0 6 9 12 (3)
4460 - Picnic Revenue 51 9,523 11,000 11,000 (1,477)
4480 - Special Event Revenue 65 3,077 6,000 8,000 (2,923)
Total Income 17,995 195,604 207,784 270,712 (12,180)
Cost of Goods Sold
5000 - Literature Costs
5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold 3,552 40,348 43,875 58,500
Literature Costs/Adjustment 0 209 225 300
Total 5010 - AAWS Literature 3,552 40,557 44,100 58,800 3,543
Net Income AAWS Literature 1,348 12,317 18,150 24,200 (5,833)
5015 · Other Literature 221 2,013 1,125 1,500
5025 · In-House Publication
5030 · Paper Stock & Staples 106 2,250 2,625 3,500
5035 · Printing Equipment 1,084 8,002 9,000 12,000
5040 - Copy costs 0 1,129 1,500 2,000
Total 5025 · In-House Publication 1,190 11,381 13,125 17,500 1,744
Net Income In-House Publication 202 390 75 100 315
Cost of Medallions 956 8,966 9,750 13,000 (784)
Net Income Medallion Sales 1,846 21,677 18,750 25,000 2,927
Total Cost Of Goods Sold 5,919 62,917 68,100 90,800 5,183
Gross income (after cost of goods) 12,076 132,687 139,684 179,912 (6,997)
Equipment Expense
Total Equipment Expense 389 2,487 3,900 5,200 1,413
Insurance
Total Insurance 573 4,129 3,000 4,000 (1,129)
Meetings/Conference Expense
Total Meetings/Conference Expense 0 370 1,913 2,550 1,542
Office Expense
Total Office Expense 2,459 21,382 21,375 28,500 (7)
Utilities - 5770
Total 5770 Utilities 686 6,404 6,563 8,750 158
Other Committees - 6200
5900 · Special Events 0 3,121 1,000 3,000
5990 - Picnic Committee 0 6,112 6,500 6,500
6210 - PI/CPC Expense 0 194 413 550
6220 - Special Needs Committee 0 - 113 150
6230 - Teleservice Committee 0 103 113 150
Total Other Committees 0 9,530 8,138 10,350 (1,392)
Professional Fees
Total Professional Fees 36 1,807 3,750 5,000 1,943
Payroll Expenses
Salaries and wages 7,924 71,219 71,199 94,932 (20)
Taxes and Benefits 1,512 13,838 13,875 18,500 37
Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses 9,435 85,057 85,074 113,432 17
Bad Debt Expense - 5686 0 - 75 100
Credit Card Fees - 5895 179 1,492 1,275 1,700
Bank Charges - 5690 0 28 38 50
Other . .
Total Expense 13,757 132,686 135,099 179,632 2,413
Net Other Income / (Expense) 0 0 0 0
Net Income (1,682) 1 4,585 280 (4,584)
Prepared by Treasurer CCFAA
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By The Way (Proposed ) Budget 2017 November 2016
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Jan-Aug 2016 2016 projected Budget 2017
INCOME & EXPENSE (proposed)
INCOME
4020 · AAWS Literature Sales 47,975 71,963 73,000
4025 · In-House Publication Sales 10,378 15,567 15,500
4030 - Medallion Sales 27,841 41,762 42,000
4100 · Group Contributions 64,624 96,936 98,000
4110 · Anonymous Contributions 170 255 300
4120 · Birthday Contributions 1,609 2,414 2,400
4125 · Office Services Revenue 5,390 8,085 8,600
4130 - Faithful Fivers 7,132 10,698 11,500
4440 - Interest Income 6 9 -
4460 - Picnic Revenue 9,472 9,300 9,300
4480 - Special Event Revenue 3,012 4,518 6,000
Total Income 177,609 261,506 266,600
Inventory Expense - 5000
5010 · Cost of AAWS Literature Sold 36,797 # 55,196 # 52,000
Inventory Adjustment Expense 209 - 300
Total 5010 - AAWS Literature Expense 37,006 55,196 52,300
Net Income 5010 - AAWS Literature 10,969 16,767 20,700
5015 · Other Literature 1,792 2,688 1,500
5025 · In-House Publication
5030 · Paper Stock & Staples 2,144 3,216 3,500
5035 · Printing Equipment Lease 6,918 10,377 12,000
5040 - Copy costs 1,128 1,692 2,000
Total 5025 · In-House Publication Expense 10,190 15,285 # 17,500
Net Income 5025 · In-House Publication 188 282 (2,000)
Net Income Literature 11,157 17,049 18,700
5050 - Cost of Medallions 8,010 12,015 # 12,500
Net Income Medallion Sales 19,831 29,747 29,500
Total Cost of Goods Sold 56,998 85,184 83,800
Gross Income (after Cost of Goods Sold) 120,611 176,322 182,800
EXPENSE
Equipment Expense
5670 · Equipment Rental 657 986 1,400
5765 · Equipment Repairs & Maint. 1,147 1,721 1,750
5675 · Equipment Purchase 294 441 500
Total Equipment Expense 2,098 3,148 3,650
Insurance Expense
5680 · Worker's Compensation 631 947 1,000
5684 · D & O Insurance 1,399 2,398 2,400
5685 · General Liability 1,526 2,289 2,057
Total Insurance Expense 3,556 5,634 5,457
Meetings/Conference Expense
5620 · Manager Training - 321 350
5655 · Delegates Meeting - - 500
5785 · Employee Travel 164 245 500
5786 · NCCAA Delegate's Expense 207 310 350
Total Meetings/Conference Expense 370 876 1,700
Office Expense
5640 · Postage & Delivery 1,379 2,069 2,000
5650 - Licenses & Permits 597 896 1,000
5700 · Office Supplies 1,207 1,811 2,000
5720 · Occupancy Improvement 1,012 1,518 1,500
5740 · Miscellaneous Expense 399 599 700
5760 · Rent 14,309 21,464 22,000
5780 - Office/Network Software 20 30 200
Total Office Expense 18,923 28,385 29,400
Utilities Expense
5790 · Gas & Electric 1,731 2,596 3,000
5792 · Website Hosting 408 699 -
5795 - Telephone 3,138 5,379 4,700
5796 - Security System 441 756 750
Total Utilities Expense 5,718 9,431 8,450
Other Committees Expense - 6200
5900 · Special Events 3,121 5,350 3,000
5990 - Picnic Committee 6,112 6,112 6,200
6210 - PI/CPC Expense 194 550 550
6220 - Special Needs Committee - 50 380
6230 - Teleservice Committee 103 200 200
6200 · Other Committees - Other - - -
Total Other Committees Expense 9,530 12,262 10,330
Professional Fees Expense
5610 · Accounting 738 1,107 1,100
5625 - Website Admin 341 512 901
5630 - Network Admin 360 540 700
5645 - Office Systems Admin 332 498 775
Total Professional Fees Expense 1,771 2,657 3,476
Payroll Expenses - 5400
5410 · Management Salary 36,617 54,926 57,672
5415 · Clerical Wages 26,678 40,017 41,000
5416 · Payroll Tax Expense 5,326 7,989 # 8,400
5470 - Retirement Benefits 1,200 1,800 1,800
5480 · Healthcare Benefits 5,800 8,700 9,135
Total 5400 · Payroll Expenses 75,622 113,432 118,007
Bad Debt Expense - 5686 - - 100
Credit Card Fees - 5895 1,313 2,251 2,250
Bank Charges - 5690 28 50 50
Total 5600 · Finance Expenses 1,341 2,301 2,400
Total Expense 118,929 178,125 182,870
Net Income 1,682 (1,803) (70)
By The Way Financials (cont’d) November 2016
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Supplemental Information to the 2017 Budget
Supplemental Info:
4460 - Picnic Revenue 9,472 9,300 9,300
5990 - Picnic Committee (6,112) (6,112) (6,200)
Net Picnic Revenue 3,360 3,188 3,100
4480 - Special Event Revenue 3,012 4,518 6,000
5900 · Special Events (3,121) (5,350) (3,000)
6200 · Other Committees - Other - - -
Net Special Events (109) (832) 3,000
Sep 30, 16 Jun 30, 16
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
001060 · General Fund 9,172.34 5,993.56
1030 · Savings Acct 5905 10,001.97 10,001.63
1040 · Certificate of Deposit -0546 7,251.18 7,250.45
1041 · Certificate of Deposit -0438 18,463.71 18,462.31
1065 · Cash Drawer 188.36 188.36
Total Checking/Savings 45,077.56 41,896.31
Accounts Receivable
1200 · Accounts Receivable 1,684.93 2,330.91
Total Accounts Receivable 1,684.93 2,330.91
Other Current Assets
1069 · Undeposited Funds 85.88 85.88
1070 · PrePaid Expense-Picnic 0.00 1,597.45
1072 · Security Deposits 1,582.69 1,582.69
1075 · Advance Payments 3,302.01 801.14
1500 · Inventory Asset 31,944.35 28,637.41
Total Other Current Assets 36,914.93 32,704.57
Total Current Assets 83,677.42 76,931.79
Fixed Assets
1810 · Leasehold Improvements 137.92 137.92
1820 · Furniture & Equipment 19,354.19 19,354.19
1825 · Acc. Depreciation-Furniture and -18,891.29 -18,891.29
1840 · Computer Software 2,752.02 2,752.02
1845 · Acc. Depreciation-software -2,752.02 -2,752.02
Total Fixed Assets 600.82 600.82
TOTAL ASSETS 84,278.24 77,532.61
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
2100 · Accounts Payable 3,137.90 -735.69
Total Accounts Payable 3,137.90 -735.69
Other Current Liabilities
2200 · Payroll Liabilities 2,229.16 2,266.83
2253 · Event Funds Payable 6.26 6.26
2310 · Sales Tax Payable 2,644.71 2,354.26
Total Other Current Liabilities 4,880.13 4,627.35
Total Current Liabilities 8,018.03 3,891.66
Total Liabilities 8,018.03 3,891.66
Equity
3300 · Unrestricted Fund Balance 61,710.25 61,710.25
3600 · Retained Earnings 14,547.54 14,547.54
Net Income 2.42 -2,616.84
Total Equity 76,260.21 73,640.95
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 84,278.24 77,532.61
Third Quarter 2016 Comparative Balance Sheet
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By The Way GROUP CONTIBUTIONS November 2016
GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS
AS OF 10/25/2016 Oct 16
Jan - Oct
16
11TH STEP MEDITATION MEETING 0.00 45.00
12 AND 12 BOOK STUDY (ROCKLIN) 0.00 480.00
12 AND 12 TOUCHSTONE GROUP 0.00 291.87
5TH TRADITION BIG BOOK STUDY 0.00 48.00
A WAY OUT 15.50 161.50
AA NOONER 0.00 147.50
AA UNITY GROUP 0.00 540.00
ALL TRIBES GROUP 0.00 591.48
ARDEN MORSE GROUP 0.00 100.00
AS BILL SEES IT 68.50 68.50
AS BILL SEES IT MEN'S GROUP 0.00 20.00
ATTITUDE ADJ. GROUP OF DAVIS 0.00 703.60
AUBURN FELLOWSHIP 1,050.00 1,750.00
AUBURN WED. NIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE 0.00 135.61
AUBURN WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 0.00 57.50
BABES IN RECOVERY 50.00 210.22
BEEN THERE DONE THAT 300.00 1,309.00
BENT NICKLE GROUP 0.00 175.00
BROWNSVILLE SERENITY GROUP 0.00 41.00
BUILDING D GROUP 0.00 200.00
BY THE GRACE 0.00 50.00
CAMERON PARK GROUP 0.00 45.00
CAMERON PARK WOMEN'S GROUP 43.75 143.75
CAPITOL CITY MEN'S GROUP 0.00 350.00
CARRYING THE MESSAGE GROUP 0.00 360.00
CATHEDRAL GROUP 0.00 1,361.00
CENACLE GROUP 112.38 305.05
CENTRAL FOOTHILL WOMEN'S CONF. 0.00 138.34
CHAPTER THREE GROUP 0.00 75.00
CITRUS HEIGHTS GROUP 173.95 429.49
CLARKSBURG FELLOWSHIP 0.00 600.00
COME AS YOU ARE GROUP 0.00 120.00
CORDOVA FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP 100.00 100.00
CORDOVA GOOD MORNING GROUP 0.00 50.00
CORDOVA LUNCH BUNCH 305.67 1,497.67
CORDOVA SERENITY SEEKERS GROUP 0.00 52.50
CORDOVA THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP 95.00 287.50
COUNTRY CLUB GROUP 0.00 35.00
COURAGE TO CHANGE GROUP 127.63 673.74
DAILY ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP 133.00 2,675.00
DAILY DIRECTION AA 0.00 657.00
DAVIS HOPE GROUP 0.00 80.00
DAVIS WED. WOMENS STEP STUDY 0.00 10.58
DAVIS YOUNG PEOPLE GROUP 0.00 69.64
DESTINY GROUP 0.00 180.00
EAST YOLO FELLOWSHIP 16.00 160.00
EL DORADO HILLS GROUP 0.00 193.95
ELK GROVE FELLOWSHIP 0.00 100.00
ELK GROVE GROUP 0.00 150.00
ELK GROVE SOBRIETY SISTERS 0.00 147.68
ESPARTO FELLOWSHIP 0.00 20.00
ESPEE FELLOWSHIP 0.00 100.00
FAIR OAKS BEGINNERS GROUP 0.00 340.00
FWP OF THE SPIRIT BIG BOOK STUDY 0.00 100.00
FIRST THINGS FIRST GROUP 500.00 1,060.00
FIT FOR LIFE GROUP 0.00 488.32
FOLSOM BIG BOOK GROUP 1,502.63 3,823.18
FOLSOM FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP 0.00 333.04
FOLSOM NOON NEW LIFE 150.00 600.00
FOLSOM SATURDAY MORNING 484.95 987.74
FOLSOM SERENITY 0.00 163.86
FOLSOM TUESDAY NIGHT MEN'S AA 0.00 100.00
FOLSOM WAY OF LIFE GROUP 1,200.00 3,080.58
FOLSOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT AA GP 0.00 353.20
FORESTHILL INTO ACTION GROUP 0.00 30.00
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH GROUP 0.00 159.53
FOURTH DIMENSION GROUP 200.00 625.00
FOXHALL GROUP 0.00 150.00
FREEDOM GROUP 89.42 89.42
FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP OF DOUBLE A 194.00 490.53
FRIDAY NITE AA GP - CARMICHAEL 0.00 40.00
FRIDAY WAY OUT GROUP 0.00 363.46
FRUITVALE GROUP 0.00 120.00
GALT FELLOWSHIP 0.00 128.00
GIBBONS NOON 300.00 800.00
GNO GIRLS NIGHT OUT 0.00 225.44
GO TO ANY LENGTH GROUP 0.00 111.00
GOOD FOR NOTHING 0.00 405.00
GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTION 31.00 80.81
GREENHAVEN GROUP 0.00 59.41
GROUP ONE 0.00 239.58
GROUP THREE 0.00 1,920.00
H.O.W. GROUP 25.00 100.00
HAPPY DESTINY GROUP 0.00 162.32
HAPPY HOUR RANCHO GROUP 0.00 660.80
HAPPY HOUR WOMEN 50.00 50.00
HELPING HANDS GROUP 0.00 510.00
HIGH FLYERS GROUP 60.00 140.00
INTO ACTION GROUP 0.00 322.50
JUST AA 0.00 100.00
KEEP IT SIMPLE SPIRITUALLY 0.00 215.00
LAND PARK MEN'S MEETING 0.00 327.00
LINCOLN THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP 0.00 535.50
LIVING SOBER WOMEN'S FRIDAY GP 81.80 286.99
LOOMIS BYO 12&12 BOOK STUDY 0.00 120.00
LOOMIS WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 0.00 550.82
MARYSVILLE UNITY GROUP 0.00 200.00
MIDTOWN SOLUTIONS 0.00 69.43
MONDAY NIGHT CLUB 0.00 50.00
MONDAY WOMEN'S STEP STUDY 0.00 81.50
MYSTIC CHIX GROUP 0.00 266.20
NATOMAS GROUP 0.00 460.68
NEW BROWN BAGGER 0.00 235.00
NEWCASTLE BIG BOOK GP 0.00 60.00
NORTH AUBURN GROUP OF AA 0.00 70.00
NORTH HALL GROUP 100.00 943.40
NUMBER ONE OFFENDERS 0.00 650.00
OAK PARK FELLOWSHIP 0.00 916.42
OAK TREE GROUP 184.56 1,614.09
OLD TOWN GROUP 0.00 173.50
ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP 0.00 50.00
ORANGEVALE OPEN GROUP 0.00 137.60
OVER 50 GROUP 0.00 200.00
PATHFINDERS MEETING 0.00 300.00
PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY GROUP 0.00 138.17
PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP 0.00 473.67
PLACERVILLE SUNRISE ATD ADJ GP 0.00 100.00
PLYMOUTH TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP 0.00 77.74
By The Way GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS (CONT’D) November 2016
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Addresses where contributions can be sent:
Central Office CCFAA
9960 Business Park Dr., Ste. 110
Sacramento, CA 95827-1719
GSO
General Service Office
PO Box 459
New York, NY 10163
CNIA 7
California Northern Interior Area 7
PO Box 161712
Sacramento, CA 95816-1712
H & I
Northern CA H & I
PO Box 192490
San Francisco, CA 94119-2490
District information is listed on page 39 of the current meeting schedule. Or visit cnia.org
PRIMARY PURPOSE 0.00 16.00
RANCHO MURIETA GROUP 0.00 570.08
RIGOROUS ACTION 0.00 183.50
RIO LINDA FELLOWSHIP 0.00 200.00
RIVER PARK RECOVERY 145.00 145.00
ROAD TO FREEDOM 0.00 106.00
ROCKLIN FELLOWSHIP 50.00 6,316.27
ROCKLIN RACETRACK GROUP 0.00 600.00
ROCKLIN YOUNG PEOPLE 0.00 64.97
ROSEVILLE FIFTH STREET FWP 645.81 1,378.61
ROSEVILLE FRI. NIGHT WOMEN'S GP 0.00 83.00
ROUND TABLE GROUP 0.00 200.00
SACRAMENTO DOWNTOWN MEN'S GP 0.00 225.68
SATURDAY EDI GROUP 0.00 600.00
SAT. MORNING REFLECTIONS GP 0.00 181.50
SERENITY BOOK & STEP STUDY GP 167.86 1,112.38
SIERRA PINES GROUP 0.00 162.25
SIERRA STEP SISTERS GROUP 0.00 102.78
SIERRA WEDNESDAY AM GROUP 60.00 300.00
SISTERS OF SOBRIETY (PLACERVILLE) 50.50 70.40
SISTERS OF SOBRIETY GROUP 0.00 150.00
SIXTY MINUTE SOLUTION GROUP 103.13 872.22
SOBRIETY FIRST GROUP 0.00 88.98
SOBRIETY SPEAKS GROUP 0.00 200.00
SOUTHPORT SERENITY 0.00 272.00
SPRING FLING GROUP 0.00 7,005.86
STATE OF MIND SOBRIETY 0.00 222.07
STEP 2 MEN'S GROUP 0.00 100.00
STEP SISTERS 0.00 51.91
STEPS TO SERENITY 0.00 15.00
STRAIGHT MEN'S GROUP 0.00 2,000.00
SUNDAY NIGHT RECOVERY HOUR 0.00 480.00
SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT, INC 0.00 25.00
SUNRISE SPEAKER MEETING 0.00 194.64
SUNRISE SUNSET GROUP 0.00 270.00
SUNSET WEDNESDAY 11AM WOMEN 24.16 24.16
THANK GOD IT'S SIMPLE 0.00 75.00
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU 0.00 200.00
THE OTHER MEETING 0.00 100.00
THE THIRD TRADITION GROUP 0.00 60.00
THREE LEGACIES GROUP 0.00 70.00
THURS AM BOOK/STEP STUDY GP 0.00 150.00
THURSDAY NIGHT MEN'S GROUP 50.00 50.00
TIME TO START LIVING GROUP 0.00 148.00
TOO YOUNG GROUP 0.00 300.00
TRADITIONAL GROUP 203.17 2,488.81
TRIANGLE GROUP 0.00 888.29
TUESDAY CORDOVA KISS GROUP 0.00 124.15
TUESDAY NIGHT BEGINNERS GROUP 0.00 172.52
TUESDAY NITE MEN'S AA 0.00 78.00
TURNING POINT GROUP 0.00 250.00
TWELVE STEPS TO SOBRIETY 0.00 150.00
WE CARE GROUP 0.00 100.00
WE SURRENDER MEN'S GROUP 0.00 50.00
WEDNESDAY AM BIG BOOK GROUP 0.00 150.00
WED. NIGHT 12X12 BOOK STUDY 0.00 30.00
WELCOME GROUP 68.98 161.98
WEST SLOPE FELL0WSHIP 0.00 450.00
WHAT A WAY WEEKEND WOMENS GP 0.00 381.42
WHITE FLAG MEN'S GROUP 0.00 353.03
WILD BUNCH 27.33 102.04
WILD WOMEN 198.82 912.38
WILLING WOMEN GROUP, THE 0.00 336.78
WINTERS KITCHEN TABLE GRP 233.04 480.60
WOMEN'S STEP STUDY II GROUP 0.00 125.00
WOMEN FOR WOMEN FAIR OAKS
GP 0.00 156.25
WOMEN IN RECOVERY,
MARYSVILLE 126.24 378.40
WOMEN OF WORTH 0.00 230.52
WOMEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION 0.00 137.80
WOODLAND GROUP 0.00 80.00
WOODLAND TRADITIONAL
GROUP 30.00 300.00
TOTAL 9,928.78 81,920.33
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