Complete Surrender: Running into the Arms of a Loving Higher Power

By Abigail X. I surrendered to a God of my understanding in the same way I surrendered to the first drink…I believe that the relationship I have with my sponsor […]
September Intergroup Scoop

Notes from the Intergroup Meeting held August 16, 2023 Treasurer’s Report EBI Board Treasurer Teddy B.W. reported that contributions for July were $9,803 (in comparison to June contributions of $5,865); […]
9th Step, Tradition, and Concept
Each month we focus on a Step, Tradition, and Concept, and provide a quote from Bill W. Step 9 Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to […]
Heard in a Meeting: My entire world was the bars, the booze…

My entire world was the bars, the booze, the boys. When I drink I break out in handcuffs. Besides asking who is in their first 30 days, we should also […]
August Intergroup Scoop

Notes from the Intergroup Meeting held July 19, 2023 Treasurer’s Report EBI took in $9,492 including $5,865 in contributions. After expenses of $8,604 there is a net surplus of $881. […]
Heard in a Meeting: In A.A. you can pretend to care, but…

A collection of some of the witty, wise, and wacky things heard in meetings. If you’re coasting, you’re probably going downhill. My God box is becoming […]
Thank you to Juan R. for Newsletter Outreach

Juan R. served on the Newsletter Outreach Team for the January-June term. Juan, who lives in Argentina and attends meetings in the East Bay, has diligently announced the newsletter in […]
7th Step, Tradition, and Concept

Each month we focus on a Step, Tradition, and Concept, and provide a quote from Bill. Step 7 Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. “Everywhere we saw failure and […]
Heard in a Meeting: Problems I thought were coming at me…

Problems I thought were coming at me were really coming from me. Remember the worst before the first [drink]. I knew I was in serious trouble when the clerk at […]
July Intergroup Scoop

Notes from the Intergroup Meeting held June 21, 2023 Does your group have an Intergroup Representative (IGR)? Be sure your group’s voice is being heard by electing an IGR and […]