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November 2024 Intergroup Scoop
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East Bay Intergroup Gratitude Night
November 26, 6 - 8 pm, Oakland
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Godfrey Group Gratitude Meeting and Potluck
November 27, 4 - 5:30 pm, Alameda
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Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda (Parish Halll)
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In-Between Fellowship Thanksgiving Marathon - Zoom
Nov. 27, 7 pm - 11:50 pm & Nov. 28, 8 am - 7:50 pm
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If you or your group would like to volunteer for a speaker position, visit our website inbetweenfellowship.com for more information on how to sign up.
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Rockridge Fellowship Thanksgiving Marathon & Potluck
24 Hour Meetings November 28 - 29, 6 am - 6 am
Potluck November 28 2pm - 5pm
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Stay connected during the holidays. Come join us for fellowship and support, round the clock. All are invited!
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Rockridge Fellowship - 3989 Howe Street, Oakland
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Questions? Contact Rose at events@rockridgefellowship.org
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AA History: '...as we understood Him' - Jim B.
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One of the most important contributions to AA’s spirituality and accessibility came from one of its most vocal atheists. Jim B., whose story is told in the Big Book in The Vicious Cycle (p. 219 in the 4th edition), fought hard to keep the program accessible to believers and non-believers alike.
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In December of 1938, Bill W. read his Twelve Steps to a small group, and Jim found himself one of the leaders of the opposition. By all accounts, there were heated exchanges about how religious the program was to be...
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Bill tells the story of Jim’s revolt in Tradition 3 of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, calling him Ed...
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Sponsorship Café: Guest Columnist this Month -
Meet Al Kasaurus
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We are taking a light-hearted look at sponsorship this month, through the eyes of everybody’s favorite fictional bleeding deacon, Al Kasaurus (say it fast). Al is fielding questions on sponsorship and sharing his wisdom with patrons of the Sponsorship Café.
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Dear Al: My sponsee calls me all the time and just wants to whine about her personal problems. How should I deal with that? – Dumped On
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Dear Dumped: Tell her that expectations are resentments waiting to happen...
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Heard in a Meeting: My mother told me if the bottle starts to go too fast...
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My mother told me if the bottle starts to go too fast, I might have a problem. So I bought a bigger bottle.
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Very sadly, my wife developed a bad case of Alanon-ism.
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I got sober without my permission.
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Resentment is like setting myself on fire, hoping...
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6 Tips to Stay Sober at Holiday Events
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Negotiating holiday events, whether family gatherings or other parties where alcohol is served, can be tricky. Be prepared—here are some tips to avoid slips:
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1. Keep your glass full of a healthy beverage such as sparkling cider or bubbly water...
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November is Gratitude Month - Help Support EBI
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As a way to show gratitude to the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, please consider a contribution to the East Bay Intergroup Central Office (EBI). Some groups pass a second basket for contributions that 100% go to Central Office.
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Thank You for Your Group Contributions to East Bay Intergroup
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Your 7th tradition contributions mean that East Bay Intergroup can provide:
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Bookstore, Helpline/Chatline, Office Services, Meeting Directories,
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Newcomer Meetings, Public Information, and Special Events.
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East Bay Intergroup Board of Directors
Seek Members for 2025-2026 Term
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The EBI Board of Directors seeks members for positions that include Treasurer and Members-at-Large. This is a deeply gratifying way to serve our community. We seek new members who have experience in accounting, budgets or tech.
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More Upcoming Conferences and Events
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CNCA 06 - 2024 Winter Program
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December 14, 11 am - 3 pm, CNCA Archives Repository, Walnut Creek
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2025 International Conferences
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61st International Women's Conference
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San Diego, January 30 - February 2, 2025
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2025 AA International Convention,
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Vancouver, Canada, July 3 - 6, 2025
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Over 22,000 have already registered. Hurry, accommodations are limited, and you must register to book your hotel. Cost is $160 (USD) through April 15, 2025. Register Now
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Unable to attend in person? Register for a two-day 8 session Virtual Session Program Track. The sessions will be live streamed as they are taking place and will not be available for purchase after the Convention. Cost is $35 (USD). Register Now
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Do you have a flyer for an upcoming event?
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East Bay Intergroup (EBI) Service Committee Meetings
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Find out about service positions for H&I, Bridging the Gap and Intergroup, and what's going on at the General Service level. All are invited.
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EBI Newsletter Team: Mary M, Dan M, Nancy B, Bill M, Linda S
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