WEST PASCO/Tarpon Springs 0777 NEWSLETTER

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1 WEST PASCO/Tarpon Springs 0777 NEWSLETTER A.A. Hotline AL-Anon Hotline May 205 Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. It took me a long time to get to this step: Eighteen months after going to AA meetings, through pain and misery without alcohol, I finally decided to live. Living meant getting a sponsor and surrendering to the process of The Steps. I surrendered, came to believe and prayed for the willingness to turn my life over to the care of God. It wasn t easy, and I had to make-believe until I could believe. I finally, with the help of my sponsor and my new acceptance of God, was ready to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself. Talk about ego deflation! It was terribly painful to do an inventory of myself, and now they want me to admit all this to an other human being? I knew that God knew all about me, but to share it with someone? I had always presented the picture of myself to people as stark raving fine. I finally was ready and wanted to dive into Step Five. My sponsor was out of town, but I was ready. I couldn t wait. With my old self will, I asked my spiritual advisor (a man) to let me share my inventory with him. I couldn t wait for my female sponsor. Mind you, I had been told that my sponsor should be a woman and I should share Step Five with her.. I did it my way. You see, I was ready! The man who heard my inventory turned out to be a master of Thirteen Stepping. What had I done? So much for my spiritual advisor. A hard lesson learned! My sponsor returned, and I had to admit my self-will lesson. I shared my Fifth Step. She shared some of hers. It was wonderfully freeing. My life s isolation began to disappear. I began to understand that I could belong to the human family. I found out that I could become someone I loved. Self-loathing went away. I could be forgiven and work on my character defects. Humility was no longer a bad word. I could become honest. I could become honest with myself and God. I could live. Donna W. Tradition 5: Each Group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a GREAT whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die. Hence our common welfare comes first but individual welfare follows close Afterwards Please Support your Central Office hotline staff for: 2 shifts daily Mon.-Fri. 0 AM :0 PM or :0 PM 5 PM Contact Central Office for more information (727) Table of Contents Birthday Club 2 Anniversaries Intergroup Info Calendar of Events 5 Contributions

2 Become a card Carrying Member 205-Birthday Club Birthday Club Member Pin: Mr./Mrs./Ms. For a contribution of $.5 or more in Gratitude of Sobriety. West Pasco A.A./ 72 US 9, NPR, FL Birthday Club Club Celebrants Name Home Group Richie Miller Sunday Morning Gratitude 02/28/99 Arthur W.S. Saturday Morning Big Book 02/0/98 Pete F. Sunday Morning Gratitude Group 0/7/980 Dory E. Keep It Simple Women s Group 0/0/987 Sobriety Date July 2-5, 205: The 205 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Atlanta, Georgia with the theme "80 Years Happy, Joyous and Free." Area North Florida & Area 5 South Florida Will be co-hosting the FLORIDA hospitality suite Where: Chestnut Suite at the Omni Hotel When: July 2, 205 0AM to PM Open Meeting at 5PM July &, 205 9AM to 5PM Come for a photo op with Bill W. & Dr. Bob! Both Area Committees are grateful to have the opportunity of hosting a hospitality suite in Atlanta. (You should register for the convention on you own go to for current details.) Please help get the word out by announcing this Service Opportunity in your Home Group Meetings, District Meetings Intergroup newsletters and websites. To volunteer or for more information visit our websites at or or contact us at: altdelegate@area5aa.org, altdelegate@aanorthflorida.org Donation Addresses: Please make donation checks payable to: West Pasco A.A., Treasurer 72 US 9, NPR, FL 52 District 5 General Service Treasurer, PO Box 92, Elfers, FL Area 5 General Service, Area 5 Treasurer, PO Box 90275, Vero Beach, FL A.A. General Service Office, PO Box 59, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 0 2

May Anniversaries New Port Richey Group Keep It Simple Women s Group Debi S. Chris F. Dena L. 2 Amazing Grace Marguerite L. 22 2 Two or More Nikki C. New Hope Beginner s Group Kevin S. Amy G.

3 May Anniversaries New Port Richey Group Keep It Simple Women s Group Debi S. Chris F. Dena L. 2 Amazing Grace Marguerite L Two or More Nikki C. New Hope Beginner s Group Kevin S. Amy G. Dottie I. 27 How Important Is It Max H. Happy Joyous & Free Group Lynn L. Joe L. 28 Louis P. 9 9 Pasco Big Book Joe D. Donna M. Mike Y. Michigan Jim Lin H.W. Lynn P Sunday Morning Gratitude Group Eric S. Bridget S. Pat G. 2 2 Hoot N Holler Paul F. Jim H. 9 Tropical Attitudes Lynn M. Rick M. Why It Works for April Carolyn M. Bob L. 29 Travis R. 7 Dan S. Ernest C. Kermit S. James E. Rondal M. Kristen Veronica Kerry M.

Intergroup News April 205 Activity at Central Office Ron M. Tropical Attitudes Alt. GSR Ted K. Let s Get Better Together IGR Office Calls 85 Walk Ins 7 Nighttime Calls 9 Pete F.

When anyone anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that ; I am responsible.

4 Intergroup News April 205 Activity at Central Office Ron M. Tropical Attitudes Alt. GSR Ted K. Let s Get Better Together IGR Office Calls 85 Walk Ins 7 Nighttime Calls 9 Pete F. Sunday Gratitude Office Coordinator Dory E. KisWomen IGR Lorri P. Amazing Grace IGRSEC/IGR Doug D. Happier Hour IGR I am responsible. When anyone anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that ; I am responsible. ACTS and Baycare Behavioral Health (the Harbors) Are always looking for AA members to bring in meetings Contact: district5treatment@gmail.com or Bus Trip to A.A. s International Convention Atlanta, GA, July 2-5, 205 The International Convention for Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Atlanta, GA July 2-5, 205. District 5 will be contracting with a Charter Bus Company to drive from up to three locations here in NW Pasco and dropping off at up to three hotels in the Convention Center area. $5.00 per person round trip. This is all inclusive except for the driver s gratuity. There are Five seats available. Please sign up with your group s GSR, DCM or contact Ethel D. directly (727) -85. ACTS is looking for AA sponsors for residents. Come to District 5 Treatment meeting to find out more 2nd Tuesday of every month at District 5 Central Office Group Name: Site: Address: Day & Time Meeting Type Date of Change Sunday Meditation Meeting Edna Avenue 77 Edna Ave- Sunday, 9:0 AM OD Immediate

5 Calendar of Events May, 205: The Woodstock of AA, 25th Spring Conference., Orlando, FL. Holiday Inn, Orlando International Airport. Reserve your room by April 0, 205, $99 room rates, Please call (07) and mention Woodstock of AA. $5.00 registration fee per person for day program. For conference information please call or Flyer available. May, 205: :00 - :00 pm. District Singleness of Purpose Group Presents Language of the Heart. A Traditions Workshop. Presented By Gail L. of Akron, Ohio and Sheryl R., Spring Hill, FL. Spring Hill United Church of Christ,2 Mariner Blvd.. Spring Hill, Fl. 09. Seating is limited to 50, please get there early. May, 205: Unity Meeting, NPR Group is hosting the meeting at 7:00 PM, Congregational Community Church, 5 Circle Drive, New Port Richey, FL. May 28, 205: Pasco Big Book monthly Eating Meeting at 7PM, followed by member anniversaries speakers meeting at 8:00 PM Edna Ave. Club, 77 Edna Ave., Hudson, FL. Bring a dish if you can. May 29, 205: FCYPAA. Grand Hyatt, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL Upcoming Events June 2 205: Founders Day Akron, Ohio. Birthplace of A.A. June 20, 205: Founders Day at St. William Church, 0 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL. Noon Midnight. Celebrating the history of our fellowship. For information call Jerry E July 2 5, 205: The 205 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous Atlanta, Georgia with the theme "80 Years Happy, Joyous and Free.". Information at August 2, 205: 59th Florida State Convention, A Common Solution, Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando FL or Room rate: $05 per night, self parking FREE, Registration $5.00.Payment method at No refunds after 7/0/205. September, 205: ICYPAA Miami, FL. Labor Day weekend at the Trump National Doral Register now at: 57th.icyp.org. September 8 20, 205:. Came to Believe Retreat. The Bayside Inn Resort, 9990 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 09. To register, send your form and check to: Came to Believe Retreat, PO Box 2, Islamorada, FL. 0. $75.00 before June st. cametobelieve.org. Flyers available. Monthly Meetings at Central Office 79 US 9, NPR, FL All A.A. members are welcome to attend these meetings. Check us Out. st Saturday Special Needs Committee 2:00 Noon st Monday Archives Committee Meeting 5:0 PM st Tuesday Corrections & Public Info/- CPC Committee Meeting :0PM 2nd Tuesday Treatment Committee Meeting and Grapevine Committee Meeting :0PM rd Tuesday District 5 Committee Meeting :0PM 2nd Wednesday WPTSAA Intergroup Meeting :0PM Planning Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month. :0 PM The Newsletter Committee always welcomes information about any A.A. activities; group events, dances, picnics, etc. Anyone who would like to send in their story is also welcome. Please submit info by the 25th of the month prior to publication to: 0777news@gmail.com or brettl@verizon.net Or Deliver or mail to : Attn: Newsletter Editor, West Pasco/Tarpon Springs Intergroup, 72 US 9, New Port Richey, FL 52 5

6 GROUP DONATIONS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL 2 Hour Group $ - 00 Reasons $ - & Group $ - th Dimension $ $ & Up Group $ $ A Club Saturday AM Big Book $ $ A Club Sunday AM Gratitude $ $ Amazing Grace $ $ Anonymous $ $ $ 0.00 $ 82.0 $.0 As Bill Saw It $ $ Birthday Club $ 0.00 $ $ Brown Baggers $ $ Came to Believe $ - Cottee Rver YPG $ - District 5 $ - Each Day New Beginning $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Easier Softer Way $ - Friday Men's Meeting $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Happier Hour $ $ Happy Joyous & Free $ - How Important Is It $ $ Intergroup $.00 $ 5.00 $ 2.00 $.00 KIS Women's Group $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Let's Get Better Together $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Life Discussion Group $ - Living Sober Group $ $ Miracle Group $ - Monday Night Big Book $ - New Beginnings $ - New Hope Beginners $ - New Life Group $ - Pasco Big Book $ $ $ Pinellas YPAA for District $ - Serenity Group $ $ Sunday Grapevine $ - Sober Not Dead $ - Spiritual Beginners $ - Tropical Attitudes $ - Two for One Women $ 9.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 9.00 Two or More $ 9.00 $ 9.00 Unity Meeting $ $ 8.00 $ $.00 $ 7.00 Why It Works $ $ Wonderful Step Group $ $ Cent. Offi Daily Reflections $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 " " Tues. Children $ 0.00 $ 9.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ " " Primary Purpose $ 8.50 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ " " Big Book Study $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ " " Exp. Str. & Hope $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ " " Discover the Truth $ $ " " 2x2 $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 " " Sober Sisters $ 9.00 $ 0.00 $ 5.00 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 " " th Step Solutions $ 0.05 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ " " New Port Richey $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 TOTALS $,.55 $ 8.00 $,5.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $,2.85

WEST PASCO/Tarpon Springs 0777 NEWSLETTER

WEST PASCO/Tarpon Springs 0777 NEWSLETTER WEST PASCO/Tarpon Springs 0 NEWSLETTER A.A. Hotline 2-8-0 AL-Anon Hotline 2-69-09 February 201 District 1 2th Anniversary Celebrating Diversity in A.A. Saturday, March 21, 201 St. Thomas Aquinas Church,