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December 2024 Intergroup Scoop
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Online Intergroup AA Presents "Call Marty!"
December 14, 9:30 - 11:30 am, on Zoom
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CNCA 06 "Archives Enters the Digital Age"
December 14, 11 am - 3 pm, Walnut Creek
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CNCA 06 Archives Repository, 185 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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CNCA District 7 Annual Potluck Party
December 18, 7:30 - 9 pm, Oakland
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Sponsorship Café: Not All AA Wisdom is Found in
the Big Book
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Early in sobriety, my sponsor explained that I would be hearing strong suggestions for solid recovery practices that are not mentioned in the Big Book...You won’t find “Go to 90 meetings in 90 days” in the Big Book, yet it is probably some of the most-offered advice a newcomer is...
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AA History: Jack Alexander's 1941 "Saturday Evening Post" Article—A Milestone in AA History
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“They were good-looking and well-dressed, and as we sat around drinking Coca-Cola, they spun yarns about their horrendous drinking misadventures. The stories sounded spurious, and after the visitors had left, I had a strong suspicion that my leg was being pulled.”
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Heard in a Meeting: The meeting had my 3 favorites C’s: cookies, coffee and....
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The meeting had my 3 favorites C’s: cookies, coffee and convicts.
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When I start I can’t stop and I can’t stop starting.
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I always keep my pivot foot in AA.
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When I asked my sponsor if I should do something or not, she’d say, “Well, it’ll be a blessin’ or...
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6 Tips on Making it Through the Holidays Sober
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The holidays can be a difficult time to stay sober for many reasons—protect your sobriety with these tips.
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1. Meetings and more meetings... 2. Fellowship events and marathons... 3. Commit to service... 4. Reach out to newcomers... 5. Start a new tradition...
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Happy Holidays from the Newsletter Team
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Watch your mailbox for the Holiday Edition Intergroup Scoop, filled with
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fellowship events over the coming weeks.
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The Newsletter staff wish you safe, sober and serene holidays.
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We will skip the January issue and return in February.
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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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More Upcoming Conferences and Events
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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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Hurry, accommodations are limited, and you must register to book your hotel.
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You can also register for a two-day 8 session Virtual Session Program Track.
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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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