WEST PASCO/TARPON SPRINGS 0777 NEWSLETTER

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1 WEST PASCO/TARPON SPRINGS 0777 NEWSLETTER AA Hotline AL-Anon Hotline M April 2014 Celebrate Founders Day June 7, :00 Noon to 4:00 PM St. Thomas Aquinas Church Old CR 54, New Port Richey, FL Food: Hot Dogs, Buns, Coffee provided by District 15- Soda and Water may be purchased BRING A side Dish or dessert to share. Old Timer Speakers Contacts: Ethel D or Clare D Step 4: Made a searching and fearless and moral inventory of ourselves. My name is Jill and I am an alcoholic. When I came into AA I wasn t too sure if that was the case. I was in a treatment center in Greenwich, CT for 21 days in January of My sobriety date is November 5, What I learned was very simple, if alcohol affects your life and your behavior in any way, chances are you are an alcoholic. By the time I reached the Greenwich Unit my chart said chronic alcoholism. My first thought was, well if you re going to be that serious, I better listen. I was thirty years old. I had an apartment, a temporary job and plenty of friends, or so I thought. My problem was I felt that everything that had ever happened to me was not my fault. If you were adopted into an alcoholic family, you would drink too. I never had a chance to do the right thing (or so I thought) because of all the mixed messages I received when I was growing up. It was everyone else s doing, not mine. I was more of a periodic, but once I started to drink I had no control over what happened to me. I feel that before I picked up a drink, I had all the ism s. One thing I did realize when I got out of treatment was that I liked AA. I liked the people, I liked the honesty and sharing as long as I didn t have to say a word. My first sponsor was a counselor and a recovering alcoholic. She attempted to break down the walls that I had put up around myself. We started to go through the steps, without my realizing it. The first thing she told me was I had to take responsibility for my own actions. That was a biggie. She had me write a fourth step and the first time around I wrote down all the things people had done to me. I will never forget when she point blank told me I had to take responsibility for my own actions. I was astounded. Slowly but surely I started to see where I had played a part in some of the situations I found myself in. She let me know that I had a disease, and I was not a bad person, but a sick person. The people I thought were bad had their own set of problems. Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a GREAT whole. AA 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. 10 AM 1:30 PM or 1:30 PM 5 PM Contact Central Office for more information (727) Table of Contents Anniversaries 3 Intergroup Info 4 Calendar of Events 5 Birthday Club 6 Volume 13 Issue 4 1

2 Over the first few years, I did several Fourth steps. I was only as sick as my secrets. The more I let go the healthier I became. Anger, fear, anxiety stood out big time. I m not sure if I did everything the conventional way, but I started loosing all of the traits that were holding me back. My first sponsor helped me see myself and life for what it really is. I met my husband in the rooms. I had decided I wasn t going to get married and that was okay. We met at an AA dance and the rest is history. What I learned was everything I thought was going to happen didn t and what I didn t expect did. We will be married 28 years in June. The good news was we both wanted to stay sober, we both had our own programs, and one advantage to being married to someone in the rooms is they understand when you say I need a meeting. When we moved to Florida I had 22 years in the rooms. I left an area where everyone knew me and I almost felt like a newcomer. We immediately called the hotline to get connected. I went to 90 meetings in 90 days. Since I came to Florida, I have retired which is great because it s given me the opportunity to give back what was so freely given to me when I first came in. I love it down here and know that my Higher Power, who I choose to call God, wants me here. Jill L. Tradition 2: Each Group Should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole. The Newsletter Committee always welcomes information about any AA 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 brettl1@verizon.net Or Deliver or mail to : Attn: Newsletter Editor, West Pasco/Tarpon Springs Intergroup, 7121 US 19, New Port Richey, FL Donation Addresses: Please make donation checks payable to: West Pasco AA, Treasurer 7121 US 19, NPR, FL District 15 General Service Treasurer, PO Box 692, Elfers, FL Area 15 General Service, Area 15 Treasurer, PO Box 206, Bradenton, FL AA General Service Office, PO Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY Volume 13 Issue 4 2

3 April Anniversaries NPR K.I.S.S. Jim B. 20 Pasco Big Book Amy E. 1 Vinny B. 10 Chenell W. 1 Chris F 16 Ron L. 2 Mike C. 24 Vinnie B. 10 Keep It Simple Women s Group Dory E. Emma Jean F. Nancy M Margaret N. Rae T Marianne F. Tropical Attitudes Tom R Happy Joyous and Free Thomas J.R. 36 Vinny G. 10 Two or More Nancy L. 34 Jim B. 7 Siri 4 The Miracle Group Carol J. 24 Vito 2 Primary Purpose Group Brett L. 29 Meeting Changes Group Name Site Address Day & Time Meeting Type Hoot n Holler Holiday Free Methodist Church 5330 Whippoorwill Dr., Holiday Tuesday/8:00 PM CD Date of Change NOW NPR K.I.S.S. Group will not meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month NOW Volume 13 Issue 4 3

Intergroup News Activity at Central Office March Intergroup Meeting Doug G. How Important Is It Office Coordinator Office Calls 90 Walk Ins 78 Nighttime Calls 50 Dotty I. Karen H.

4 Intergroup News Activity at Central Office March Intergroup Meeting Doug G. How Important Is It Office Coordinator Office Calls 90 Walk Ins 78 Nighttime Calls 50 Dotty I. Karen H. New Hope Beginning IGR/Treasurer John F. Pasco Big Book IGR Pete F. Sunday Morning Gratitude Ron M. Tropical Attitudes IGR Doug D. Happier Hour IGR Mike M. Happier Hour IGR Marcy I. District IGR Secretary IGR/Finance Com. Treasurer s Report Complete report available at Intergroup Office The Unity Meeting held the 3rd Saturday of every month, is in need of host groups May September. Please support your Intergroup by hosting and attending Unity Meetings. To reserve a slot to host a Unity Meeting contact Lynda G. at Give someone the Gift of Sobriety Certificate AVAILABLE now at the Central Office, $10.00 minimum Monthly Meetings at Central Office 7119 US 19, NPR, FL All AA members are welcome to attend these meetings. Check us Out. 1st Saturday Special Needs Committee 12:00 Noon 1st Monday Archives Committee Meeting 5:30 PM 1st Tuesday Corrections & Public Info/-CPC Committee Meeting 6:30PM 2nd Tuesday Treatment Committee Meeting and Grapevine Committee Meeting 6:30PM 3rd Tuesday District 15 Committee Meeting 6:30PM 2nd Wednesday WPTSAA Intergroup Meeting 6:30PM April 29, 2014: Founders Day Planning Meeting, 6:30 PM at Central Office. Groups needed to help with setup, cleanup, servers, greeters, etc. Cash Donations, intergroup gift certificates or AA Approved literature will be greatly appreciated. Contacts: Ethel D or Clare D Planning Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month. 6:30 PM Volume 13 Issue 4 4

5 Calendar of Events Upcoming Events April 5, 2014: Ralph W. from Los Angeles CA and Russell S. from Miami, FL. A Big Book Study Workshop and Evening Dessert Social. Langford Park 2369 NE Dixie Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL. 8:30 AM 9:00 PM. For more information call: Bob or John $15.00 Registration for the entire event. Flyers available. April 4, 5, 6, 2014: South Florida General Service Assembly. A Declaration of Unity. Embassy Suites Hotel, USF/Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL Reservations by phone Reference: Area 15 General Assembly Group Code:A15 or book online at Must be received by March 4, Flyer available. April 19, 2014: Unity Meeting, Meeting at 7:00 PM, hosted by Came to Believe. Congregational Community Church, 6533 Circle Drive, New Port Richey, FL. April 25, 2014: Pasco Big Book monthly Eating Meeting at 7PM followed by member anniversaries speakers meeting at 8PM Edna Ave. Club, 7137 Edna Ave., Hudson, FL. Bring a dish if you can. April 27, 2014: Ft. Desoto Picnic. Hosted by Pinellas County Intergroup. Breakfast at 9:00 AM. Meetings 8:00AM, Noon, 4:00PM on North Beach. Swimming, hiking, picnicking, fellowship and fun. $5.00 parking. May 2, 3 &4, 2014: The Woodstock of AA, 24th Spring Conference., Orlando, FL. Holiday Inn, Orlando International Airport. Reserve your room by April 18, 2014, $99 room rates, Please call (407) and mention Woodstock of AA. $30.00 registration fee per person for 3 day program. For conference information please call or gyeldell@cfl.rr.com. Flyer available. May 20, 2014: Delegate Don F. will be visiting District 15 Monthly Meeting at the Central Office 7119 US 19, NPR, FL. He will give his report on the 2014 General Service Conference. This is an opportunity to get information on the Conference and interact with our Delegate. Food will be served. June 6-8, 2014: Founders Day Akron, Ohio AA s birthplace. July 16 20, 2014: 58th Florida State Convention. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) Flyer available. July 25 27, 2014: Sisters By the Sea. Waldorf Astoria, Naples, FL. Registration $44.00, Rooms $ sistersbythesea2014@gmail.com October 17 19, 2014:ST. Leo Abbey Retreat Center, St. Leo, FL. A Spiritual Retreat given by and for AA s and Al-Anons. For more information call Cliff at or Connie at or at saintleoquestretreat@verizon.net. For information visit Flyers available. Read the Newsletter online at Volume 13 Issue 4 5

6 Become a card Carrying Member 2014-Birthday Club Birthday Club Member Pin: Mr./Mrs./Ms. For a contribution of $3.65 or more in Gratitude of Sobriety Birthday Club Celebrants Name Home Group Sobriety Date Doug G. How Important Is It 02/29/1988 Loraine K. Happy Joyous A Free 12/07/2009 Tom C. Miracle Group 10/16/1999 Brett L. Primary Purpose 04/01/1985 Jill L. Each Day a New Beginning 11/05/1982 Answer sheet available at Central Office Volume 13 Issue 4 6

WEST PASCO/TARPON SPRINGS 0777 NEWSLETTER

WEST PASCO/TARPON SPRINGS 0777 NEWSLETTER AA Hotline 727-87-0777 AL-Anon Hotline 352-697-097 FEBRUARY 201 Come celebrate District 15 s 26 th Anniversary on March 22, 201 St. Thomas Aquinas Church Old CR