EBI Newsletter Statement of Purpose
The East Bay Intergroup (EBI) Newsletter is published monthly and is produced and written by the newsletter committee and EBI members. The newsletter helps EBI carry the message of recovery to alcoholics by informing members of special events, service opportunities, EBI business, and other news of interest. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in EBI Newsletter are strictly […]
It’s Spring: General Service Agenda Topics and Why Your Voice Matters
By Aaron S. Ever wonder why the General Service Agenda Topics are such a big deal or what they mean? This post explains how they fit into A.A.’s Primary Purpose—and why your participation is important. “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group […]
History: Satin Dolls Women’s Meeting
Satin Dolls meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on the corner of Woodruff and Excelsior Avenues in Oakland. It is a speaker-discussion meeting except on the last Tuesday of each month, when we study one of the Twelve Steps, celebrate birthdays, with chips, and share cupcakes or other treats. […]
EBI Newsletter Statement of Purpose
The East Bay Intergroup Newsletter is published monthly by the East Bay Intergroup (EBI) of Alcoholics Anonymous and is produced and written by EBI members. The primary purpose of the newsletter is to share and carry the message of recovery to the still suffering alcoholic. The secondary purpose of the newsletter is to provide a […]
Before You Take That Drink…
January is a big month for newcomers, but even members who’ve been around for a while are not immune to drinking. Here is a list of suggestions to do before you throw your hard-earned sobriety (whether a few days or a few decades) away.
A Few Gems Available at the Bookstore
The Grapevine, Volume 1, No. 1, June 1944 Sale Price: $3.00 The AA Grapevine has evolved over the past several decades from a humble newsletter into an international journal publication of Alcoholics Anonymous that is intended to be a “meeting in print” and the “voice” of the AA fellowship. The Grapevine aims to represent […]
Tips to Stay Sober Through the Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time to stay sober for many reasons, and this year adds extra challenges—but also some new opportunities. Here are some tips to make it through the holidays sober. Remember: meetings are just a click away at all times. 1. Line up your Zoom meetings in advance. Go to […]
