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March 2025 Intergroup Scoop
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5 Cities Fellowship Presents Bingo Party
Fremont, every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 6 - 8 pm
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East Bay Trudgers Spring Hike - March 15, 11 am
Anthony Chabot Regional Park - Equestrian Center
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Eastbay Intergroup Presents Sound Bath
Meditation & Meeting, March 15 - 5:15 pm
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A "sound bath" is conducive to meditation, or just relaxing and absorbing the sounds. Optional: Bring something to lie/sit on (yoga mat, towel, etc.), sleep mask and blanket.
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AA History: The Remarkable Partnership of
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
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If we’ve read the Big Book, we know how Bill W. came to find Dr. Bob and how well they understood each other at their first meeting, but how did our program’s founders function as a partnership, especially with Dr. Bob in Akron and Bill in New York? By all accounts the two men were opposites in …
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Sponsorship Café: When Giving Causes Harm
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When I was a very new sponsor, an equally-new sponsee asked to borrow $500. I was employed and doing OK. He was seemingly doing the deal and said his new job would be starting the following Monday. He proposed a payback date that seemed reasonable. Without talking to my sponsor, I said "OK" and felt smug about my generous “loan”…
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Heard in a Meeting: When I go to a meeting my hand
is either up or out....
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When I go to a meeting my hand is either up or out—up to share or out to welcome the newcomer.
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God was doing for me what I didn’t even want to do for myself.
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The day after my suicide attempt, I went to the public library to find a book on how to do it right. I couldn't find one, so...
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The Scoop Intergroup Newsletter Needs YOU!
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Want to do service, express your creativity and have fun? Join the Eastbay Intergroup Newsletter team! The newsletter helps East Bay Intergroup carry the message of recovery to alcoholics by informing members of special events, AA history, service opportunities, East Bay Intergroup business, and other news of interest.
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We need help in these areas: content creation, editorial, and newsletter production (Mail Chimp or other email platform experience a plus; not required).
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We ask for a one-year service commitment. Suggested 3 years of continuous sobriety.
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General Service Office (GSO) New Podcast:
Our Primary Purpose
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Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (AAWS) has announced the launch of Our Primary Purpose, the official podcast from the General Service Office (GSO). Through interviews with GSO staff, A.A. members, and voices from A.A. history, the podcast aims to engage listeners inside and outside A.A. with compelling stories and information about how the GSO serves the A.A. Fellowship.
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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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2025 76th NCCAA Spring Conference,
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Modesto, California, 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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It is recommended to check hotel availability before registering.
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Hurry - Earlybird Pricing ends April 15!
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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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