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April 2025 Intergroup Scoop
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First Friday Birthday Speaker Meeting
April 4, Buffet 6pm, Meeting 7pm, Oakland
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United Lutheran Church, 8800 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA
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East Bay AA ASL Interpreted Meetings
Adeline Group, Mondays, 7 - 8:15pm, Oakland
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A.A. International Convention Housing Update
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July 3 - 6, Vancouver B.C.,
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Register by April 15 for early bird pricing
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With registration currently totaling 30,000 for the 2025 A.A. International Convention in Vancouver, a majority of the official housing block has been reserved. There are still alternative housing options available outside the official housing block. Learn about alternative accommodations.
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AA History: The Tragic Story of
Alcoholic Number 4, Ernie G.
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Ernie had periods of sobriety and frequent slips...In 1941, Sue Smith [daughter of Dr. Bob] and Ernie G. were married, without Sue informing her parents.
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There are many miraculous success stories embodied by the early members, but not all of them recovered and stayed sober. Alcoholic Number 4, Ernie G., was one of the latter…
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Sponsorship Café: Awesome Gift,
Awesome Responsibility
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We don’t get “do-overs” for broken trust, and broken trust has often driven members out of the rooms and away from the program.
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As a sponsor in AA, one of the greatest gifts I have received has been the trust offered by sponsees. Watching a newcomer overcome feelings of fear and personal insecurity and relax into the knowledge that they are protected...
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Goodbye to Bill M. - We will miss you
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Bill M. is leaving the Sponsorship Cafe. One of the newsletter's most popular features, Bill has shared his experience, strength and hope with us since January 2024. We are sad to see him go and wish him well. Read past Sponsorship Cafe posts.
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Heard in a Meeting: No one’s asking you to stay sober for...
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No one’s asking you to stay sober for 30 years today.
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My sponsor tells me I bring a hammer when a feather will do.
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I wore paint spattered clothes to my first meeting because I …
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Revised Pamphlet: Black in A.A.
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Black in A.A. - Experience, Strength, and Hope (replaces A.A. for the Black and African American Alcoholic) is completely updated and rewritten, featuring 12 new contemporary stories and an introduction with a never-before-published history of early Black members and A.A. groups. Conference-approved and available at the EBI Bookstore. Price $0.80
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Bookstore Hours: Monday 5-8 pm; Wednesday 11-2 pm; & Saturday 11-3 pm
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3989 Howe St., Oakland. Entrance on 40th Street Way.
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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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The Triangle Fellowship Sunday Park Speaker Meeting & BBQ
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Every Sunday beginning April 6 - Speaker 4 - 5pm
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BBQ Last Sunday, April 27, 3 - 5pm
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24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward
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43rd Annual Woman to Woman Conference - April 11 - 13, Sacramento
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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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