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1 Inside this issue: Bulletin 2 Unity Report 3 Events 4 District 1 5 Anniversaries 6 From our readers 7 Contributions 8 CONTACT Pinellas County Intergroup 8340 Ulmerton Road Suite 220 Largo, FL PH centraloffice@aapinellas.org Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm aapinellas.org Plain & Straight Editor: Jen B. plainandstraight@aapinellas.org

NEW MEETINGS Nightengale Recovery - WCA Mindworks Office 1260 S Martin Luther King Jr.

Petersburg 33709 Tuesdays Open Step 7:00 PM Emotional Sobriety La Cita Executive Center 8424 4th St N, Suite Q St Petersburg 33702 727-418-3464 FBAO Club Sun OD 12PM & 7PM / Fri OD 7PM Bulletproof -

Petersburg 33713 Added: Tues CBB 5:30 PM Fri OBB 12:00 PM CLEARWATER GROUP/301 Removed 1 Joe Charlie & 1 Literature Meeting on Thur. 7 pm. Added A Friday 7PM Meditation Mtg.

Gulfport, 33707 Deleted Sat and Sun Morning Meeting MARCH March 1: 1939 Readers Digest declined to write article on AA.

March 7: 1941 Boston newspaper reported that any drunk who wanted to get well was more than welcome at the AA meeting at 115 Newbury St., at 8 PM Wednesdays.

2 NEW MEETINGS Nightengale Recovery - WCA Mindworks Office 1260 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Suite D Clearwater Nurses Only Meet Tuesdays CD 4:00 pm Our Place 6/7 STEP STUDY Friendship Baptist Church th Street N St. Petersburg Tuesdays Open Step 7:00 PM Emotional Sobriety La Cita Executive Center th St N, Suite Q St Petersburg FBAO Club Sun OD 12PM & 7PM / Fri OD 7PM Bulletproof - WCA THE NEW REBOS CLUB th Ave North Kenneth City ADDED 8:00 PM, OD Gulport Beachniks New Group # CHANGED MEETINGS 2250 GROUP - WCA th Avenue N St. Petersburg Added: Tues CBB 5:30 PM Fri OBB 12:00 PM CLEARWATER GROUP/301 Removed 1 Joe Charlie & 1 Literature Meeting on Thur. 7 pm. Added A Friday 7PM Meditation Mtg. DELETED MEETINGS LET S GET BETTER TOGETHER The Warehouse Club of Dunedin 2024 Main Street Dunedin NEW FREEDOM / NEW HAPPINESS Scout Hall th Avenue S. Gulfport, Deleted Sat and Sun Morning Meeting MARCH March 1: 1939 Readers Digest declined to write article on AA Jack Alexander s Saturday Evening Post article was published and membership jumped from 2,000 to 8,000 by year s end. March 7: 1941 Boston newspaper reported that any drunk who wanted to get well was more than welcome at the AA meeting at 115 Newbury St., at 8 PM Wednesdays. March 10: 1944 New York Intergroup was established. March 11: 1949 The Calix Society, an association of Roman Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their sobriety through participation in Alcoholics Anonymous, was formed in Minneapolis by five Catholic AA members. March 14: South Orange, NJ, AA group held an anniversary dinner with Bill W. as guest speaker. March 21: 1881 Dr. Bob s wife, Anne, was born Ebby T., whom Bill W. called his sponsor, died sober. March 22: 1951 William Duncan Silkworth, MD, died at Towns Hospital. He helped more than 40,000 alcoholics during his lifetime. March 31: st AA group formed in London, England. Other March happenings with no specific date: 1936 AA had 10 members staying sober. At end of 1936 AA had 15 members st Prison AA Group was formed at San Quentin Second printing of Big Book appeared The March of Time film on AA was produced. 2

2/3/18 2250 Group Veronica "SD 8/13/16. Rigorous Honesty-I smoked that July & took a pill not prescribed & that's why my sobriety date is 8/13/16." Jim "SD 5/11/1989.

" 2/10/18 Blind Pass Group Roosevelt "SD 2/22/13. You can't stay clean by living dirty." Brit "SD 2/13/15. My parents are recovering alcoholics & I'm a survivor & help others recover.

3 2/3/ Group Veronica "SD 8/13/16. Rigorous Honesty-I smoked that July & took a pill not prescribed & that's why my sobriety date is 8/13/16." Jim "SD 5/11/1989. Anyone as self centered as I was has to help another alcoholic & having a sponsor & being a sponsor has been the greatest paste that held me together all 27 years of sobriety." 2/10/18 Blind Pass Group Roosevelt "SD 2/22/13. You can't stay clean by living dirty." Brit "SD 2/13/15. My parents are recovering alcoholics & I'm a survivor & help others recover." 2/17/18 Attitude Adjustment Rick "SD 8/15/85. I was causing the dysfunction & blaming everyone else & needed to be retaught everything." Steve "SD 5/21/17. I start my day off with a meeting & have a better chance by going to meetings & working this program." Phillip "SD 2/27/98. Today I share- I'm not ashamed or afraid & have a God of my understanding & blessed to be here." 2/24/18 Serenity Seekers Jeanie "SD 3/24/07. Old timer told me to start living the steps & One Day at a Time taught me how to live w/o anxiety." Byron "SD 12/27/83.Went to Woodstock, quit job due to drinking, got a gig bartending, eventually realized I couldn't even drink like a lady." -Your Grateful Plain and Straight Volunteers, Karen, Colleen, Jodi & Kristine 04/07/18 Find Yourself 04/21/18 Attitude Adjustment 05/05/18 Never Too Late 05/19/18 Attitude Adjustment 04/14/18 Women s Sat AM BB 04/28/18 GOYA 05/12/18 Saturday Night Bonfire 3

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ACCESSIBLITIES 3RD THURSDAY 6PM 4/19/18 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220, Largo ARCHIVES 3RD SATURDAY 130PM 4/21/18 Alano Club - Dolphin Village 4615 Gulf Blvd #112, SPB CORRECTIONS 2ND MONDAY 630PM 4/9/18 8430

CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD 10891 102nd Ave North, Seminole DISTRICT 1 BUSINESS MTG 3RD TUESDAY 630PM 4/17/18 GRAPEVINE 3RD WEDNESDAY 630PM 4/18/18 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220 LITERATURE COMMITTEE 1ST

5 ACCESSIBLITIES 3RD THURSDAY 6PM 4/19/ Ulmerton Rd #220, Largo ARCHIVES 3RD SATURDAY 130PM 4/21/18 Alano Club - Dolphin Village 4615 Gulf Blvd #112, SPB CORRECTIONS 2ND MONDAY 630PM 4/9/ Ulmerton Rd #220 SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETINGS - NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD nd Ave North, Seminole DISTRICT 1 BUSINESS MTG 3RD TUESDAY 630PM 4/17/18 GRAPEVINE 3RD WEDNESDAY 630PM 4/18/ Ulmerton Rd #220 LITERATURE COMMITTEE 1ST WEDNESDAY 630PM 4/4/18 Panera Bread Starkey Road, Largo PI/CPC LAST MONDAY 6PM 4/30/ Ulmerton Rd #220 TREATMENT LAST SATURDAY 10AM 4/28/18 DeGeorge Plaza Starkey Rd., Largo WEBSITE 3RD SATURDAY 10AM 4/21/ Ulmerton Rd #220 For More Information on these Committees, go to: District1aapinellas.org HELPLINE & 12 STEP : Chair, Kim R. Hi, my name is Kim and I m an alcoholic. My Sobriety Date is I got involved in the Helpline after I went to the Carry the Message dinner. I was just wondering what was out there, then Dave announced he was rotating out in 2 weeks. I didn't have a car for most things and I thought phones, I might be able to do that. So I talked it over and stood...best decision. It can get confusing for some people - knowing the difference between the Helpline and 12 step calls. For the Helpline, you take calls from people reaching out for anything from meeting places and times, just an ear to listen or maybe even in need of a 12 step. 12 step calls are where you and a buddy (important should never be alone) go and make a personal visit on the person. It can be in a home, hospital, Institution or a meeting to carry the AA message. The biggest need for volunteers we have right now is for 12 step callers. Helpline volunteers are always welcome too. The most rewarding part of being the Helpline and 12 Step Chair is knowing that if someone reaches out, the hand of AA is always there - through our valued volunteers. 5

FEBRUARY 2018 ANNIVERSARIES 49ers Canada Bob 6 John L. 9 Eilene K. 24 Kevin B. 26 Abe s Place Steve S. 2 Diane S. 7 Ron D. 8 Sallye T. 11 Jeff 16 John F. 20 Ricky B. 22 Ron E.

1 Experience, Strength and Hope Will A. 12 Free Spirits Robin H. 32 GOYA Jack S. 3 Deb B. 6 Andy L. 10 Kevin S. 14 Kathy M. 21 High Noon Daily Lynn H. 3 Highpoint Kevin B. 26 Oldsmar Group Dave Q.

16 Sea Tow Pete 25 Serenity Seekers Sandy L. 2 Ricky R. 21 Jan G. 33 Sisters on a Journey Joyce Y. 35 St Pete Group Vesta 26 Ray 26 Tom H. 2 Kevin B. 14 Tammy 15 Step Up to the Plate Shane M.

6 FEBRUARY 2018 ANNIVERSARIES 49ers Canada Bob 6 John L. 9 Eilene K. 24 Kevin B. 26 Abe s Place Steve S. 2 Diane S. 7 Ron D. 8 Sallye T. 11 Jeff 16 John F. 20 Ricky B. 22 Ron E. 25 Papa John 29 Attitude Adjustment Jack 3 Mark 11 Kevin 14 Annie 18 Ruth 20 Phillip 20 Jim 25 Blind Pass Wes 4 Bret 4 Roosevelt 5 Ray 26 Countryside Gretchen L. 1 Experience, Strength and Hope Will A. 12 Free Spirits Robin H. 32 GOYA Jack S. 3 Deb B. 6 Andy L. 10 Kevin S. 14 Kathy M. 21 High Noon Daily Lynn H. 3 Highpoint Kevin B. 26 Oldsmar Group Dave Q. 1 Steve O. 7 Tom A. 9 John 23 Joe B 45 Ozona Sue S. 4 Wally 11 Lou H. 22 Mike J. 29 Mike F. 32 Ellis 34 Gloria 48 Palm Harbor Group Marc Mc. 34 Seminole Group Susan 1 Kim 5 Nancy P. 10 Jeff B. 16 Sea Tow Pete 25 Serenity Seekers Sandy L. 2 Ricky R. 21 Jan G. 33 Sisters on a Journey Joyce Y. 35 St Pete Group Vesta 26 Ray 26 Tom H. 2 Kevin B. 14 Tammy 15 Step Up to the Plate Shane M. 5 Kristi 1 Sunrise/Sunset Julia 1 Victor 1 Bill B. 4 Diane 6 Jason 6 Shane C. 29 Charyl 34 Joanne L. 35 Gail 40 Today in Sobriety Georgia G. 1 Sue 1 Mike A. 6 George H. 27 Walsingham Chad M. 2 Bill K. 4 Marty L. 5 Ohio Mike 17 Beverly P. 35 Missed Anniversaries January Serenity Seekers Andy M. 4 Susan B. 4 David H. 4 Rick G. 7 Tim W. 17 Walsingham Group Julie 2 Warren 7 Kelly 27 Dianne 39 Submissions must be received by the first Friday of each month to make it into the next issue. Deadline for April s issue is : Friday April 6th, Thank you - Jessica S. Anniversary Editor 6

It s Only An Hour I thought to stay home but it s only an hour So I go for a dose Of the magical power I take a seat Against the wall Next to Bubba With the southern drawl All the regulars file in

7 It s Only An Hour I thought to stay home but it s only an hour So I go for a dose Of the magical power I take a seat Against the wall Next to Bubba With the southern drawl All the regulars file in There s Mike and Joe Sara and Tim Crazy Carl is at it again Yelling at Bob His very best friend There goes Len Across the floor Three cups already He s getting one more He slides his feet He s got a weird gait The Thorazine shuffle A term coined by Nate I trade smiles With my friend Gus They re all effing crazy Except for us Margaret and Sue Are laughing out loud They re having such fun Up high on their cloud The gavel sounds And so we begin Kevin s in charge I get a kick outta him It starts with the usual So mundane The readings, the guidelines Not why I came Then the big question Is anyone new? We look around Tonight there are two There s a big guy He s a marine His hands are shaking He looks kinda mean And a young hot mess Says she s not sure If she belongs here She sits by the door We snap to attention It s time to get real We think we can help them We know how they feel Hands go up Kevin must choose He calls on Sam With him we can t lose Sam s an ex con With muscles and tats He s had a rough life Not ashamed of his stats Searching for words He digs deep in his heart Inspiring the newbies To embrace this fresh start He recalls from his past The pain and the gloom Then speaks of the hope That he found in this room Next goes Len What the hell That guy s nuts Can t Kevin tell But there s more to Len than meets the eye His soulful words Make the big guy cry And so we speak One after another A barber, a cop A mom and a brother Despite many strengths We ve all been to hell Yet thanks to each other We re here now to tell Next thing I know Up goes my hand Compelled to reach out I might even stand Without any planning The words just flow Where do they come from I ll never know The hour passes And so we re through We did the best That we could do The girl is hopeful as she leaves The big guy s shedding big tears of relief Maybe they ll make it, maybe not We know in our hearts We gave all we got Once again I trade smiles with Gus We re all effing crazy Thank Howard for us - Jeanne H. Opinions expressed in Plain & Straight are not those of Alcoholics Anonymous, nor does the publication of any article imply endorsement or affiliation by Pinellas Intergroup or Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. and the A.A Symbol are registered trademarks of Alcoholic Anonymous World Services, Inc. 7

February 2018 A New Start 50.00 A Work In Progress Group 50.00 After Work Bunch 170.55 Back Porch After Work Bunch 350.00 Batman's Men's Meeting 330.

00 Humility Group 450.00 Intergroup Meeting 91.86 Ladies' Beach Serenity Break Group 35.00 Never Too Late Group 64.74 New Beginnings Womens 162.

90 Sisters On A Journey 70.00 St Pete Group 10.00 Steering Committee Meeting 16.00 Steps To Sobriety Workshop 100.00 Sunrise Sunset Group 270.

8 February 2018 A New Start A Work In Progress Group After Work Bunch Back Porch After Work Bunch Batman's Men's Meeting Cash Customer Corrections Find Yourself Forty Niners Group Free Spirits Getting It Together Honesty Group Humility Group Intergroup Meeting Ladies' Beach Serenity Break Group Never Too Late Group New Beginnings Womens New Hope Group Primary Purpose Real Happy Hour Group San Martin Group 6.89 Shore Acres Gratitude Simple Solution Sisters On A Journey St Pete Group Steering Committee Meeting Steps To Sobriety Workshop Sunrise Sunset Group Together We Can Wonderful Program Total $3, CORRECTIONS WOULD LIKE TO THANK: San Martin, Tony C., Oldsmar Group for Mary (R.I.P.) Seminole Group, Holiday Isles FOR DONATING LITERATURE! 8

Inside this issue: CONTACT PH Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm

Inside this issue: CONTACT PH Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm Inside this issue: Bulletin 2 Unity Report 3 Events 4 CONTACT Pinellas County Intergroup 8340 Ulmerton Road Suite 220 Largo, FL 33771 District 1 5 Anniversaries 6 From our readers 7 Contributions 8 727.530.0415