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JUNE A.A. Central Office of Pinellas 8340 Ulmerton Rd., Suite. 220 Largo, FL. 33771 Ph: 727-530-0415 HOURS: Mon-Fri - 10AM-6PM www.aapinellas.org Email: plainandstraight@aapinellas.org On aapinellas.

1 JUNE A.A. Central Office of Pinellas 8340 Ulmerton Rd., Suite. 220 Largo, FL Ph: HOURS: Mon-Fri - 10AM-6PM plainandstraight@aapinellas.org On aapinellas.org home page Editor: Jen C. / Anniversaries: Pip T. Submit Anniversaries: On Website: Group Submissions > Anniversary Information Form Plain & Straight JUNE CONTACTS ( Pick up that 1000 lb. phone!) Website has links to District 1 Plain & Straight On Web site: Submit Ideas, Feedback or Events: Group Submissions > Event Information Form Step Six ~ Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Tradition Six ~ An A.A. group ought never endorse, finance or lend the A.A. name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose." Concept VI ~ On behalf of A.A. as a whole, our General Service Conference has the principle responsibility for the maintenance of our world services, and it traditionally has the final decision respecting large matters of general policy and finance. But the Conference also recognizes that the chief initiative and the active responsibility in most of these matters should be exercised primarily by the Trustee members of the Conference when they act among themselves as the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous. Need a service commitment? How about 12th step calls? Go through Central Office...safely and soberly.. Read more on Page SIX of This issue! Where & When whereandwhen@aapinellas.org On web site: Find a Meeting Add new meetings: On web site: Group Submissions > New Meeting Form Change Meetings: On web site: Group Submissions > Meeting Change Form Unity Meeting unitymeeting@aapinellas.org On web site: Find a Meeting > Unity Speaker Meeting Unity > Meeting Sign-up and Calendar: Group Submissions > Unity Sign-Up Pinellas County Intergroup (PCI) wants to help YOU celebrate your special day! The BIRTHDAY PLAN provides a way for members to celebrate their anniversaries & help alcoholics in Pinellas County at the same time! By contributing $1 (or more) for every for each year of your sobriety to PCI, you will be helping Central Office keep the lights on and the doors open. This is so it can help the still suffering alcoholic find meetings, get literature, someone to talk to, etc When your anniversary comes around, simply pick up one of the BIRTHDAY PLAN envelopes, fill it out, enclose a check and mail it. Also, you can give an envelope to a member receiving a medallion. The envelopes are available at Central Office or through your Intergroup Rep. Page 1

District 1 Monthly Committee Meetings: Archives Committee 3rd Saturday 1:30pm Alano Club Dolphin Village 4615 Gulf Blvd., #112, St.

org (727) 638-6938 Danny PI/CPC (Public Information / Cooperation with the Professional Community) Last Monday - 6:00 to 7:00 pm Intergroup Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd Ste 220, Largo MAKE A

Special Needs Committee 1st Tuesday - 6:30 PM Intergroup Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd Suite 220, Largo Treatment Committee Last Saturday - 10:00 AM Our Savior Lutheran Church 4827 East Bay Drive,

2 District 1 Monthly Committee Meetings: Archives Committee 3rd Saturday 1:30pm Alano Club Dolphin Village 4615 Gulf Blvd., #112, St. Pete Beach Corrections Committee 2nd Monday - 6:30 PM Intergroup Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd Suite 220 Applications available on (727) Danny PI/CPC (Public Information / Cooperation with the Professional Community) Last Monday - 6:00 to 7:00 pm Intergroup Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd Ste 220, Largo MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY LENDING A HAND! Special Needs Committee 1st Tuesday - 6:30 PM Intergroup Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd Suite 220, Largo Treatment Committee Last Saturday - 10:00 AM Our Savior Lutheran Church 4827 East Bay Drive, Largo Grapevine Committee 3rd Saturday 11:00 AM Intergroup Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd Suite 220, Largo Steering Committee 2nd Tuesday, 6:30pm Central Office 8340 Ulmerton Rd., #220, Largo Intergroup Meeting 3rd Monday, 7:00pm Holy Cross Church th Avenue North St. Petersburg Adhoc Website Meeting Last Saturday - 1:30pm Alano Club, St. Pete Bch Safe Harbor needs Grapevines & Big Books!! Donate them to a Common Solution member - Group meets at St. Bede's Parish Hall ~ th St. N. St. Pete ~ on Mondays & Thursdays at 7:30pm. Page 2

3 Unity Meeting Notes May 2013 UNITY JOIN THE AA ROADSHOW AND BRING YOUR GROUP TO DEGEORGE PLAZA ON STARKEY ROAD ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 8 P.M. Sunday Night Live began a new month of the Unity meeting hosting May 4 th. The meeting is held at the Kirk of Dunedin, 2686 Bayshore (Alt-19), Dunedin, on Sunday nights at 8pm for an open speaker. Jim chaired the meeting, Al read the Preamble, and Kristen read How it Works. Jim spoke about the Meeting saying, It s just north of Curlew road on Alternate 19, and, If you want to get in a speaker meeting... come join us on Sunday night. The First speaker of the night was Paul, followed by Jim the chair person stating, "There was only 2 of them that showed up tonight. He also gave out the chips at the end of the meeting. The 49ers group hosted unity on May 11 th. They meet at Buccaneer Plaza, th St. N., Pinellas Park, 7 days a week for multiple meetings in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, etc... (Check the where and when for meeting times daily). Mark chaired the meeting, Julie read the Preamble, and Mary read How it Works. Mark spoke about his group saying that, We are not a glum lot, and that, The meeting is for the newcomer, and we carry the message. He went on to say he s been a member for the past seven years, and they taught him how to live one day at a time, to trust God, clean house, and help others. The first of the speakers was Jamie H, followed by Patty, and Mark the chair gave out the chips. The Way Out Northeast Group hosted Unity on May 18 th.they meet at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 4545 Chancellor Street NE, St. Pete, on Tuesday nights at 8pm for an open discussion. The chair of the meeting was Robert, Jackie read the Preamble, and David read How it Works. Bob was the first of the two speakers stating, He is a proud member of this group. The second speaker of the night was Lloyd, saying he was hoping for a flowery introduction but you don t get everything you want. The chair, Robert, gave out the chips at the end of the meeting. Ending a great month of Unity meetings was the Back to the Book group hosting May 25 th. Their meeting is held at the North Bay Community Church, 3170 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, (W. side of McMullen, south of Mease); on Tuesday nights at 7pm for a closed Big Book study. The chair of the meeting was David, Shirley read the Preamble, and another David read How it Works. The chair said that their meeting was a learning experience through reading the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, everything comes right from the book and that this is a study group. There were five speakers, the first of the night was Diane, followed by Pat, then Neil, and then the chair David spoke, wrapping up the speakers was Shirley. The chips were given out at the end of the meeting by Hue. ST. PETE GROUP IS MOVING TO 2250 CENTRAL AVENUE N. (not 2250 ) The First meeting should be around July 1st. There are considerable renovations that need to be done to the new building, as required by the City of St. Petersburg. Please contact for donation info. Page 3

UPCOMING EVENTS Florida State 57th ConventioN WED - SUN JULY 24TH - 28TH, 2013 Program & Activities Speakers from Around the Country: Including Sandy B. from Tampa JACKSONVILLE, FL GO TO : www.57.flstateconvention.

I also want to thank all the Intergroup Reps for being so supportive of our Central Office Manager, Committee Chairs, and Officers of Intergroup.

4 UPCOMING EVENTS Florida State 57th ConventioN WED - SUN JULY 24TH - 28TH, 2013 Program & Activities Speakers from Around the Country: Including Sandy B. from Tampa JACKSONVILLE, FL GO TO : for more info Chairwoman s Remarks: Happy Birthday AA! June, the month designated as the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous, a huge reason to celebrate and remember our Founders with much gratitude. I also want to thank all the Intergroup Reps for being so supportive of our Central Office Manager, Committee Chairs, and Officers of Intergroup. We really appreciate your time and contributions at each Intergroup meeting during the last five months. The Six Tradition is deemed so important that it states at length the relation of the AA movement to money and property. Language of the Heart Pg 83. I am not going to quote the entire long form of Tradition Six, but rather stress the following idea that Bill writes in Language of the Heart, pg.83, This Tradition declares in substance that the accumulation of money, property, and the unwanted personal authority so often generated by material wealth comprise a cluster of serious hazards against which an AA group must ever be on guard. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety. So often pride and ego become engaged and heightened when money, property and prestige are placed in a position of importance, and divert us from a spiritual way of living. Therefore, Alcoholics Anonymous Groups must keep their finances simple, poor and uncomplicated. Virginia M., IG Chairwoman PUZZLE SCRATCH PAD: Copyright info: Puzzles written by John & Cheryl Outman (*PCI publishes blogs and articles in this newsletter that are written by 3rd parties. PCI does not endorse or assume responsibility for any 3rd party articles.) Page 4

5 3 rd Tradition Joe S. 49 Carolyn W. 3 49ers Kitt K. 28 Susan W. 32 Judith V. 29 Bob D. 4 Tim L. 2 Pete W. 3 Mary (V) H. 3 Robert G. 2 Richard R. 27 Diane. 1 Abe's Place Nicole R. 1 Patti B. 2 Dan P. 4 Bob G. 5 Chuck C. 17 Janie W. 18 Pat B. 24 Flo C. 24 Bill K. 31 After Work Bunch Joanne L. 28 Susan C. 21 Pete W. 5 Marc P. 4 Nicole K. 1 Amy C. 4 All Ages Group of Gulfport Claire F. 29 Suzanne M. 14 Bryana W. 10 Jack M. 6 Carrie B. 3 Patty C. 15 A Power Greater Than Ourselves Greg R. 10 Judy V. 22 Jeff B. 20 Archangel Geoffrey 4 Rob 3 Maria 7 Bill C. 32 Attitude Adjustment Boston Bob 39 Joann H. 45 Melissa 6 Marcia 19 Christy S. 4 Steve 1 May 2013 Back Porch Lunch Bunch Dee 1 Jeff 4 Deena 4 Bruce 17 Bud 3 Elaine 10 Bret 4 Blind Pass Chris 1 Steve S. 5 Susan H. 30 Center of Hope Shawn S. 4 Free Spirits Mary E. 4 Mike R. 4 Jeffrey C. 5 Cynthia M. 22 GOYA Kathy 1 Martha C. 4 Mike T. 7 Lindsay L. 9 Elizabeth S. 14 Jim J. 15 John E. 3 High Noon Daily Mary W. 27 Rita O. 32 Debbie R. 1 High Point Jack C. 39 Kevin J. 20 Amy S. 8 Joanne F. 21 Robert E. 17 Holiday Isles Brenda B. 20 Hopeful Group John L.. 6 Rory 20 Lorraine D. 2 Into Action Group Ray M. 29 Wendi 1 Kitchen Table Lee Ann R. 12 Ladies Beach Serenity Janie W. 18 Pat W. 23 Blanche J. 38 Linda N. 32 Monday Night Speakers Group Joe K. 4 Dee S. 1 Oldsmar Tom C. 33 Greg R. 20 Peter C. 8 Beverly B. 23 Ozona Bill 30 Chris L. 28 Joe Mc. 23 Jerry T. 12 Dan 7 Julie 7 Palm Harbor Group Scott I. 27 Bob R. 17 Philippe Park Group Susan C. 21 Chuck B. 13 Real Happy Hour Pam 1 Harry 4 Craig W. 4 Bert 5 Bill M. 7 Kathy R. 9 Mike L. 16 Bruce 17 Bob 24 San Martin Kathey 1 Crystal 1 John MC 16 Tom H. 14 Loren 20 Bob 4 Grandpa Jim 14 Seminole Group Noni W. 32 Shore Acres Gratitude Beverly L. 13 Virginia B. 16 Sunshine City Bruce R. 12 Sharon F. 16 Thank God I'm Sober Flo 24 Jennie B. 29 Pam S. 14 Wonderful Program Karen P. 12 Page 5 Missed Anniversaries in April Free Spirits Vivian D. 14 Don C. 22 Skip Z. 26 Ladies Beach Serenity Susanne B. 11 Marty 26 Palm Harbor Group George S 3 Philippe Park Group Suzanne H. 26 Sunshine City Bill B. 24 Sunrise Sunset Richard 8 Cliff H. 10 Merci 35 Gerry 24 Michael 24 JB 10 Gloria E. 18 Tom 19 Jim B. 12 David 47 Treasure Island Steppers Susan P. 9 Don t see your Anniversary in here? Please submit it through the Aapinellas.org website: Look for Group Submissions Select the Anniversary Information Form. Anniversaries submitted by the first Friday of the month will be listed in the upcoming issue of the Plain and Straight. For example, an August anniversary submitted by the first Friday of September, will be listed in the September issue. Thank you!

6 Cut out completed form and send in via fax, mail, or deliver in person to CENTRAL OFFICE. Thank you~ Page 6

7 **NEW MEETING*** THE NEW LIFE GROUP THURSDAYS 7PM ND AVENUE N THE OBB LIFE CENTER ***MEETING CHANGES** CLEARVIEW U.M.C NOT SO LATE NITE GROUP THE UPPER ROOM AFTER WORK BUNCH NO LONGER CALLED BACK TO THE 40 S NEW ADDRESS: th Ave. N. St. Petersburg NOW A SMOKING MEETING ALL MEETINGS ARE NON-SMOKING ALL FRIDAYS (@530PM) ARE OPEN SPEAKER Group Name : Treasure Island Steppers HISTORY CORNER: Location : Paradise Lutheran Church, Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island, Florida Meeting Time & Date : 7:30 pm. every Friday night Date Registered : September 10, 2010 Group #: How the Treasure Island Steppers got started: As the story goes, the late Chucky B. was a member of the Friendship Community Church. Chucky was asked to start a Recovery Meeting at the Church. Chucky and Kelly B. kick started it with help from some folks, at the Monday Night Speakers Group. The group registered with the G.S.O. in NY,NY. Some time in the Spring of 2012, the Friendship Community Church asked the group for a large donation; well, the church got a really big resentment toward the group. More folks showed up at the meetings of the group,as well as the Sunday Church Service. The Church told the Group to move! Well, The Treasure Island Steppers moved to a new home at Paradise Lutheran Church in June The Treasure Island Steppers will party with anyone, for they are not a glum lot. The meetings open with the 3rd. Traditions in long form, follow by the Tradition of the Month. Then, a speaker for 10 minutes followed by the Speaker on a Step; the Steps go in order each week. The speaker shares their Experience, Strength and Hope of Recovery and the Step of the week. The Treasure Island Steppers donate to the following: Intergroup of Pinellas, County, District 1, Area 15,and the G.S.O. NY. The groups G.S.R, Beverly, is very active, as is the Inter Group Rep. Ann. Mike does a great job as the Grapevine Rep. ;And their Archivist, Ray G., well, he is the real deal. A statement about the District 1, Archives Committee : Archives service work is more than mere custodial activities. It is the means by which we collect, preserve and share the rich and meaningful Hermitage of our Fellowship. Whenever a Society or Civilization perishes there is always one Condition present; they forgot where they Came from. - Carl Sandburg. With Love and Service, Archives Liaison to the Plain and Straight: Reed H. Page 7

May 2013 Sisters On A Journey 100.00 Jaywalkers Group 50.00 7 and Up Group 25.00 A Work In Progress Group 25.00 ABC Group 25.00 After Work Bunch 86.

00 Highpoint Group 75.00 Honesty Group 75.00 Intergroup Meeting 76.00 Keep It Simple 144.00 Ladies' Beach Serenity Break Group 25.00 Lunch Bunch 550.

00 Serenity Seekers Group 125.31 A Tisket A Tasket, if you can... put $2 in the basket!! Step Sisters 77.00 Sunrise Sunset Group 477.

8 May 2013 Sisters On A Journey Jaywalkers Group and Up Group A Work In Progress Group ABC Group After Work Bunch Beach Bunch Group Clearwater Group/ Don Vista Group Dunedin Causeway Beach Meeting Forty Niners Group Highpoint Group Honesty Group Intergroup Meeting Keep It Simple Ladies' Beach Serenity Break Group Lunch Bunch New Beginnings Women's Meeting Group New Hope Group Picnic Primary Purpose Progress Not Perfection Group Serenity Seekers Group A Tisket A Tasket, if you can... put $2 in the basket!! Step Sisters Sunrise Sunset Group Sunset Beach Group Unity Meeting TOTAL 3, $ 9 $ 3 3 Susan P. Joan I. **THE GRATITUDE DINNER CHAIR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!** HIM AT: Gratitudepinellas2013@gmail.com for more info. 9 Yrs. 33 Yrs. Page 8

Plain & Straight CONTACT LIST MAY Step Five: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs..

Plain & Straight CONTACT LIST MAY Step Five: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs.. MAY Plain & Straight MAY 2014 2014 A.A. Central Office of Pinellas 8340 Ulmerton Rd., Suite. 220 Largo, FL. 33771 CONTACT LIST Ph: 727-530-0415 HOURS: Mon-Fri - 10AM-6PM www.aapinellas.org Website has