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October 2023 Intergroup Scoop
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PI & CPC Working Group Workshop
Wednesday, October 4, 5 pm, Zoom
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The Public Information & Cooperation with the Professional Community Working Group invites you to a virtual workshop, Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 5 pm, to learn more about what they do and how you can be of service. This event will have Spanish translation and Al-Anon participation. Zoom ID: 894 2126 1943, PC: 411 See flyer here with QR code
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NCCAA Annual Fall Conference, October 13-15
DoubleTree by Hilton, Fresno
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Our regional council for Northern California is holding its 74th annual fall conference the weekend of October 13-15 in Fresno. This gathering includes speaker meetings, delegate presentations, panels, and more. For more information see here or visit https://norcalaa.org/
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El Sobrante Fellowship Halloween Party
Saturday, October 28, 4:30 pm - 9 pm, Pinole
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El Sobrante Fellowship is celebrating Halloween with a big bash featuring a dinner at 5:30 pm, a Birthday and Speaker Meeting at 7:30 pm, costume contest, raffle, and more! Tickets are $15 for one or $25 for two and will take place at the Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. Doors open at 4:30 pm.
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More upcoming events:
- Women in Service Concepts VII-VIII: Saturday, October 21, 10:30 am - 12 pm, on Zoom. Find more information here.
See all upcoming event flyers here
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Planning an event? Send your information/flyer by the last Wednesday of the current month for the upcoming month to newsletter@eastbayaa.org
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Complete Surrender: Running into the Arms of a Loving Higher Power
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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 mirrors the relationship I have with God.
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Self-will, self-determination, and self-reliance had failed me miserably. I became sick and tired of being sick and tired. Simply stated: I was done taking my own suggestions.
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October Intergroup Scoop
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Notes from the Intergroup Meeting held September 20, 2023
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The Intergroup inventory will be held on October 11 at 6 pm on Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. ID: 826 4219 5246. PC: 065 121
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Tim C. made a presentation on how East Bay Intergroup could benefit from hosting a WhatsApp group.
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Our current reserve stands at $55,000. A motion was made to establish a prudent …
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10th Step, Tradition, and Concept
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Each month we focus on a Step, Tradition, and Concept, and provide a quote from Bill
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Step 10 - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
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"One unkind tirade or one willful snap judgment can ruin our relation with another person for a whole day, or maybe a whole year. Nothing pays off like …
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Heard in a Meeting: There's a bottom below...
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There’s a bottom below the bottom you know.
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I didn’t know if I wanted what you had, but I was sick of what I had.
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I thought I couldn’t be an alcoholic because I hadn’t lost anything. I was told that for some people...
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Featured Service Opportunity
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Help "Bridge the Gap" for people transitioning from hospitals and institutions to A. A. in their home communities. To volunteer, email alamedabridgingthegap@gmail.com, or click here for more information.
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