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June 2024 Intergroup Scoop
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June 10 is AA's 89th Anniversary
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On June 10, 1935, the dried-out but still jittery doctor was due in surgery. That morning, Bill W. gave Dr. Bob a bottle of beer—to steady his scalpel hand. The operation was a success. The beer was Dr. Bob's last. And the two men pledged that day to work to bring Bill W.'s principles to other alcoholics, one day at …
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EBYPAA Sandcastle Contest and Speaker Meeting
June 8, 1 - 4 pm, Alameda
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Meeting at 1 pm, Contest at 2 pm • Suggested Donation $15
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Speakers: Emily P. Oakland and Kevin N. San Francisco
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3 Years In-Person Meetings Veterans Hall
June 13, 6 - 9 pm, El Cerrito
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6401 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito - Bring your favorite finger food!
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Rockridge Fellowship Movie Night
June 15, 9 pm, Oakland
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El Sobrante Fellowship 37th Anniversary Picnic
June 22, 10:30 am - 5 pm, Pinole
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Triangle Last Sunday BBQ, 3 - 5 pm, Hayward
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Indulge in delicious BBQ delights before an inspiring speaker meeting
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every last Sunday of the month through October.
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BBQ and Fellowship: 3 - 5pm. Regular weekly speaker meeting: 4 - 5pm
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EBYPAA (East Bay Young People in AA) Yuba Campout
July 26 - 28, Nevada City
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Scott's Flat Campground, 23333 Scott's Flat Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
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A.A. History: Dr. Silkworth
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Dr. Silkworth was the writer of the letters included in the chapter, "The Doctor's Opinion," in the front of the Big Book. He was instrumental in viewing alcoholism as an illness, rather than a moral failing, and became one of AA's greatest supporters. Silkworth treated Bill W. for alcoholism at Towns Hospital, over four visits, from 1933-34, the last of which occurred after Bill had met with Ebby. Bill W. described him as “the man we now realize was very much a founder of AA.”
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Sponsorship Cafe: Sponsorship in Two Dimensions
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Exploring the whole AA-through-Zoom concept led me to a person who told me he had never met his sponsor face-to-face. Say what? I had just gotten used to the idea that the AA message could be beautifully carried and shared through Zoom, but this seemed more than I could accept.
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One of the things I love about our program is the occasional, sometimes not-so-gentle, whack on the side of the head that tells me I’m stuck in old thinking. Not necessarily bad thinking, just stodgy traditionalism...
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Heard in a Meeting: People usually get to AA for one of the 4 “L”s: Law, Livelihood...
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People usually get to AA for one of the 4 “L”s: Law, Livelihood, Love, Liver.
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The longer I’ve been sober, the better my childhood has become.
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If I don’t like a meeting…
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Group Contributions to East Bay Intergroup
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Thank you for your group contributions.
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Your 7th tradition contributions mean that East Bay Intergroup can provide the services you need: the Meeting List, the Bookstore, Office Services, Public Information, Helpline/Web Chat, Special Events, and Newcomer meetings.
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More Upcoming Conferences and Events
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Founders Day Picnic, June 8, Golden Gate Park, Lindley Meadow, San Francisco
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Founders Day Open House, June 10, 12 - 7:30 pm - snacks, raffle, 20% off all literature - Valley Service Center, 6500 Dublin Blvd, above the Tri-Valley Fellowship, Ste 216.
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AA's 89th Birthday, June 10, Read how it all began at AA timeline on aa.org
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Cache Creek Group of AA, White Water Rafting, June 21 - 23, Cache Creek
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District 08 Golden Jubilee, June 29, 2-5 pm, family friendly - 399 Wigit Lane, Walnut Creek or Zoom ID (hybrid): 292 725 7830 PW: 080808
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Western Roundup Living Sober Conference, July 5 - 7, Holiday Inn San Francisco
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2025 AA International Convention, Vancouver, Canada, July 3 - 6, 2025
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The Convention will be providing more information about registration and housing in early September of 2024. Find out more at aa.org
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Do you have a flyer for an upcoming event?
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East Bay Intergroup (EBI) Service Committee Meetings - Open to All
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Find out about H&I, Bridging the Gap and Intergroup Rep service positions, or what's going on at the General Service level.
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H & I (Hospitality and Institutions) (online) - 1st Wednesday • Bridging the Gap (online) - 2nd Thursday • Intergroup Business Meeting (online) - 3rd Wednesday • General Service District Meetings (hybrid) - various
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EBI Newsletter Team: Mary M, Dan M, Nancy B, Bill M, Linda S
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