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February 2025 Intergroup Scoop
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Park Street Fellowship Presents Friday Nite Frolic
Every Friday - Meeting at 7:00 pm
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Triangle Fellowship Hosts Superbowl Watch Party
February 9, 2 pm, Hayward
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El Sobrante Fellowship Presents -
Our Common Welfare Breakfast
February 15, 8 am - 12 pm, Pinole
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East Bay Trudgers - Spring Hikes
February 15 and March 15, 11 am,
Pt. Isabel, Richmond
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Island Fellowship Birthday Meeting
February 22, 8 pm, Alameda
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To volunteer or donate AA related raffle prizes, contact
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Steve at 415-756-2198 or Courtney at 313-657-3606.
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AA History: Naming the Big Book...and the Program
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In coming months, we’ll explore the history of the creation of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous. One thing that always surprises people new to this story is that Bill W. was only 3 ½ years sober when he wrote the first 164 pages, which became the primary text for the AA program…
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Sponsorship Cafe: When Politics Come Between a Sponsor and Sponsee
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In the “meeting after the meeting” recently, a member confided that he was looking for a new sponsor. The recent Presidential election had put a spotlight on their disparate political and social beliefs. He explained that he had lost a connection with his sponsor due to the sponsor’s political views…
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Heard in a Meeting: When I'm drinking, I'll steal your wallet and....
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When I’m drinking, I’ll steal your wallet and help you look for it.
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I try to practice what I call “sneaky kindness” — doing something for someone else and not get found out.
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I was told to focus on the step I’m on and not the whole staircase.
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When they passed the basket, I thought the money went to the …
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Saying Yes to Service
(How the Intergroup Scoop Was Born)
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In the summer of 2020...James R., then-Office Administrator of East Bay Intergroup, asked Mary M. for help in starting a newsletter. Mary, along with James and others, recruited four additional members and the newsletter committee was born. The first issue was sent in December 2020...
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The Plain Language Big Book is Back in Stock at
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It is available at the EBI Bookstore and cost is $13.20. Bookstore hours are: Monday 5-8pm, Wednesday 11am-2pm, and Saturday 11am-3pm. If you wish to reserve your copy, email Lindsay at bookstore@eastbayaa.org or text (510) 479-4404 with any questions.
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From A.A. World Services:
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The Plain Language Big Book is a tool to help readers understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous, which was first published in 1939. This new book is designed so that the A.A. Twelve Step program of recovery from alcoholism may be easily understood and accessible by all people who have a desire to stop drinking.This Plain Language Big Book is written in simpler language to support readers in their recovery...[and] is not intended to replace the much beloved Big Book.
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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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Santa Cruz, February 6 - 9, 2025
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Anchorage, Alaska, March 7 - 9, 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: Dan M, Nancy B, Bill M, Linda S
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