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1 October 2016 Volusia County Intergroup Services Districts 8, 19, 20, 21 and S. Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 107, South Daytona, FL (386) Fax (386) Volusia County Intergroup Website: aadaytona.org A.A. s Responsibility Statement I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible. Fit Spiritual Condition Step Ten suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them. We discuss them with someone immediately and make amends quickly if we have harmed anyone. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. Love and tolerance of others is our code We have not been sworn off. Instead, the problem has been removed. It does not exist for us. We are neither cocky nor are we afraid. That is our experience. That is how we reach so long as we keep in fit spiritual condition. It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from Him who has all knowledge and power. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of His Spirit into us. To some extent we have become God-conscious. We have begun to develop this vital sixth sense. But we must go further and that means more action. Alcoholics Anonymous, pp Highlights in this October 2016 issue: *On the Cover: Maintenance *Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions: Step Ten & Tradition Ten *Heard It Through The Grapevine: Humility *From The Archives: Celebrity Confessions *Calendar of Events & More: District 8 Picnic, Whoopee Party, Gratitude Dinners, A.A. Workshops/FUNshops! Total Years of Sobriety Reported in October 2016:

2 INTERGROUP NEWS and MEETINGS SCHEDULE Intergroup Representatives Meetings - 6:30pm, 3 rd Thursday each month at the Central Baptist Church, 142 Fairview Ave (just north of International Speedway Blvd off US 1) Intergroup Steering Committee Meetings 6:30pm, 2 nd Thursday each month at the Intergroup Office 18 Groups represented at the Intergroup Representatives September 2016 Meeting: 5:30 Group Back to Basics Big Book Study Friday Sobriety High Noon Hour of Power - N.S.B Jay Walkers Lest we Forget Lifesavers Love & Service New Dawn Ormond Beach Group Road to Recovery Sunrise Group - DeLand Way of Life Wednesday Women's Women's Book Study Women's New Beginnings Young at Heart IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: VOLUSIA COUNTY CORRECTIONS If you completed the December 2015 training at the Volusia County Branch Jail, please contact Stephen S., Volusia County A.A. Men/Women Program Coordinator. Please leave your name and number at the Intergroup Office. For those who have received a badge for 2016 and want to continue service at the Volusia County Correctional Facilities in 2017; renewal training will be earlier this year. Possibly as soon as this month! If you do not want to continue your service work; 2016 badges will need to be turned in. If you attended training and never received a badge, it may have been due to clerical error. Stephen S. will be able to assist in getting your 2016 badge issued. This year the County is limiting the new volunteers for each program at the Jail. Thus it s very important all current volunteers stay committed to this Service Program. Special Thanks to the following Home Groups & Districts for their contributions in August 2016: Attitude Adjustment Back to Basics, DeLand DeLand BB Group District 19 Donut Group Endless Summer Grateful Group Happy Hour, Daytona Bch. Love & Service New Beginnings, DeLand New Dawn Sisters in Sobriety Sunday Morning Sober Sunrise Group, DeLand August 2016 Committees, Coordinators, & Intergroup Updates Office Coordinator s Report: There were a total of 56 calls and 201 visits to Intergroup for August We had 2 requests for a ride to a meeting, neither was satisfied. Six just wanted to talk. Volunteers handled 8 calls & admin. handled 10 calls. The office is starting to lose volunteers for the front desk and the phone army. Saturdays are becoming increasingly difficult to cover. We have six vacant Saturdays between now and year end due to holidays, etc. We are also losing people from the phone army and continue to recruit. Archives Report: Terry continues to do a great job scanning the records. Looking forward to taking the Archives to the Old Timer s Dinner. Phone Army Report: There were three calls reported for August. We are still in need of a person to take over the position of Phone Army Coordinator. 12 Step Coordinator Report: Still looking for 12 Step Volunteers. If you would like to be put on the list, please contact the Intergroup office. A form is also available on the Internet that can be printed and mailed in or faxed. VACANT SERVICE POSITIONS If you are looking for service work, Volusia County A.A. members are looking for you! Please contact Intergroup for more information about the Special Events Coordinator, Phone Army Coordinator/Volunteers and Intergroup Desk Volunteers positions. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi

3 From the Archives Recently a bag of A.A. books was dropped off at the Archives room from an unknown donor. One of the books contained an interesting article cut from the Chicago Tribune which was printed on Wednesday, August 31, The title is Calling It Quits and the banner reads True confessions aside, there s nothing chic about saying no by Sharon Stangeness. The article discusses how the increase of celebrity admissions of problems with alcohol and drug dependency and the subsequent treatment in a rehab is giving the impression that alcoholism and dependencies are not the serious problems which they are and glamorizes treatment centers as little more than stylish spas. The purpose of the article is to refute these impressions. The article begins with a statement from a counselor at the Hazelden Center in Minnesota describing what he saw in the groups he leads. I saw families ripped apart, I saw people hurt, I saw self-esteem devastated, I saw shattered lives. It continues by describing the experiences of various celebrities who sought treatment and movies which explore treatment and recovery from addictions. The growing public admissions of famous people to having recognized and sought treatment for their problem is creating a more open and frank attitude among the public. In another part of the article, concern is expressed by treatment centers about the public discussions by the individual of their treatment and recovery. This feeling of being in control can be detrimental to the further recovery of the client. Re-entering regular life after treatment is difficult and painful, and the recovering individual can experience discrimination because of their disease. The article ends with this statement from Dr. Mark McGovern, a clinical psychologist and director of outpatient services in the chemical dependency program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, No, it s not fashionable It s very hard for people to admit. The kind of people who become addicted are people who find it hard to admit failure [Calling it quits] may look fashionable from the outside but it s not from the inside. The entire article is now in the notebook where newspaper and internet articles are available to anyone who wishes to look them over. Carolyn C. Help Volusia County Intergroup carry the message to the still-suffering alcoholic. Donate a dollar for every year of your sobriety on your anniversary, donate in memory of, or make it anonymous! In Memory of Katy B.: $25.00 Group Donations: $ Year-to-Date Income: $37, Anniversary Donation: $18.00 Expenses: $415, th Tradition: $36.00 Net Income (Loss): (7,614.95) * *Your contributions help to make Twelve Step activity possible. We appreciate your support!** GSO Contributions: General Services Office Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 459 New York, NY Area Contributions: NFAC, Area 14 P. O. Box Port Orange, FL Intergroup Contributions: Volusia County Intergroup Coastal Centre 1635 S. Ridgewood Suite 107 South Daytona, FL Think Intergroup for your Essential Tools for Recovery and A.A. Conference-Approved Literature Visit our store at the Coastal Centre 1635 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 107, South Daytona, FL Did you know that when you buy from your local Intergroup, you support your local services? Payments are accepted by cash or check and prices are subject to change. Thank you for your patronage, suggestions and support. Please make plans to visit soon and ask your desk volunteer for more information.

4 THE TWELVE STEPS AND THE TWELVE TRADITIONS Step Ten Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Yesterday s Baggage For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching becomes a regular habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until he patiently and persistently tries to correct what is wrong. -Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 88; Daily Reflections, p. 287 The Acid Test As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test; can we stay sober, keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose under all conditions? -Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 88; Daily Reflections, p. 284 Five C's and Five Procedures The five C's: confidence, confession, conviction, conversion, and continuance was the process of life changing undertaken by the life changer. Confidence, the new person had to have confidence in you and know you would keep his secrets. Confession, honesty about the real state of a person s life. Conviction, the seriousness of his sin and the need to free of it. Conversion, the process had to be the person s own free will in the decision to surrender to God. Continuance, you were responsible as a life changer to help the new person become all that God wanted him to be. Only God could change a person and the work of the life changer had to be done under God's direction. -Oxford Group, Tradition Ten Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. TRADITIONS CHECKLIST from the A.A. Grapevine. These questions were originally published in the A.A. Grapevine in conjunction with a series on the Twelve Traditions that began in November 1969 and ran through September While they were originally intended primarily for individual use, many A.A. groups have since used them as a basis for wider discussion. Questions to Ponder 1. Do I ever give the impression that there really is an A.A. opinion on Antabuse? Tranquilizers? Doctors? Psychiatrists? Churches? Hospitals? Jails? Alcohol? The federal or state government? Legalizing marijuana? Vitamins? Al-Anon? Alateen? 2. Can I honestly share my own personal experience concerning any of those without giving the impression I am stating the A.A. opinion? 3. What in A.A. history gave rise to our Tenth Tradition? 4. Have I had a similar experience in my own A.A. life? 5. What would A.A. be without this Tradition? Where would I be? 6. Do I breach this or any of its supporting Traditions in subtle, perhaps unconscious, ways? 7. How can I manifest the spirit of this Tradition in my personal life outside A.A.? Inside A.A.?

5 HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Your Editor s Corner A Change of Perspective I was recently graced to share a little piece of my maintenance program with a young fellow A.A. member. When I did, I remembered how unbelievably valuable information shared along the way has been, and continues to be, in my spiritual and emotional growth. When I was about 30 days sober, a very feisty addictions counselor shared a copy of the Humility Prayer with me. Little did she know, or maybe she did, just how powerful this short little list would become. At the time, I needed to hear every word. I needed to say every word. I needed to believe every word. I needed direction through every word. All that I am aware of is this, when I read this prayer in the morning today, I want to live every word. What tools do you have in your toolbox today? In help of others, what tools have you shared with your fellows today? In fellowship, The Editor Humility Prayer Dear Lord, PLEASE. 1) Deliver me from the compulsive habit of thinking that I must always have something to say on every subject on every occasion. 2) Release me from the craving of trying to straighten out everyone s affairs. 3) Restrain my mind from the recital of boring, endless and pointless details..give me the wings to get to the point. 4) And though I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of others help me to endure them with patience and tolerance. 5) Give me reasonable doubt and less cocksureness when my memory and viewpoint seem to clash with those of an opposite opinion. 6) Teach me the glorious lesson that sometimes I may be wrong. 7) Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and unexpected talents in people. 8) Give me the grace to tell them so. 9) Help me to be reasonably good, honest, cheerful but not a saint (because we all know some of them are hard to live with). 10) Teach me to be thoughtful but not moody helpful but not bossy, - observing but not critical. 11) And though with my vast store of self-proclaimed wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all up - please remember, Lord, I want some friends left in the end. 12) So, teach me to be ever grateful and let me never forget POETRY POETRY CORNER CORNER Honest Humility by Allen S. Through prayer we summons power needed to overcome adversity creeping up like shadows growing at dusk. Taken back to prior memories keep the present flowing with that urge to escape that dreadful quicksand of guilt and remorse. No amount of will power has the ability for any human to regain direction once lost and replaced with self-will. Falling short is part of being drawn into true humility and being humble enough for admitting simply that I don't know. God help me with willingness to do the will you have set aside in your eyes for me to grow in understanding Please share your experience, strength and hope by contributing to our newsletter. Articles, stories, jokes, and/or any feedback, comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged. editor@aadaytona.org November s Issue will feature upcoming A.A. holiday meetings & events! This newsletter communicates the thoughts and feelings of its editor and contributors and reflects A.A. experience with recovery, unity and service. Articles are not intended as statements of A.A. policy. Publication does not imply endorsement by either A.A. or this newsletter. Articles are invited, but the editor reserves the privilege of accepting, rejecting or editing all submissions. Articles may be submitted in writing through the Volusia County Intergroup office or via at: editor@aadaytona.org. The editor welcomes your contributions, comments, suggestions and feedback. If you are interested in working on the High n Dry, please contact the editor to get involved.

6 OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 2016 Years Date Years Date Years Date NEW SMYRNA BEACH ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT GROUP HAPPY HOUR - DB GROUP Tommy M 46 10/15/70 Michael H 22 10/13/94 Mark S 4 10/04/12 Barb F 19 12/12/97 Darlene 14 10/14/02 DJ G 4 10/11/12 PASS IT BASIC TEXT Sarah 7 10/01/09 ON Trish 20 10/06/96 John B 7 10/20/09 Mike M 25 10/06/91 Rob H 4 10/05/12 Joe H 2 10/10/14 Dave D 15 10/01/01 BEACHSIDE - NSB Nick 1 10/10/15 John M 6 10/31/10 Elvera 26 10/24/90 HOUR OF POWER Justin V 1 10/28/15 CAME TO BELIEVE Eddie R 43 10/01/73 ORMOND BEACH GROUP Brockston Stevie S 34 10/18/82 Lisa B 34 10/18/82 M 2 10/27/14 DELTONA MEN'S GROUP Pat P 14 10/31/02 ROAD TO RECOVERY - DELTONA Ralph L 41 10/15/75 Lorri R 10 10/13/06 Anne R 6 10/31/10 Steve R 27 10/31/89 Diane P 9 10/29/07 SATURDAY MORNING STEP Rob M 4 10/10/11 J.D. 5 10/30/11 Sherry S 20 10/12/96 DELTONA/DEBARY GROUP Donna M 4 10/10/12 Jen K 14 10/05/02 DONUT GROUP Paul F 3 10/11/13 Debbie H SATURDAY NIGHT Harold W 30 10/12/86 HOW IT WORKS BEGINNERS Kevin K 8 10/21/08 Bob V 26 10/19/90 Chef Rob 5 10/10/11 Billy V 16 10/15/00 Shirley 5 10/31/11 FOUR TOWNES GROUP Anonymous G 12 10/19/04 Rob M 1 10/09/15 Lillian D 31 10/01/85 John B 7 10/20/09 THURSDAY NITE MEN'S GROUP Nancy E 8 10/06/08 JUST DO IT Mike R 5 10/16/11 Anne W 6 10/30/10 Elmer C 26 10/15/90 JT S 3 10/27/13 Barbara L 6 10/20/10 LEST WE FORGET WAY OF LIFE Anna M 4 10/24/14 Ken 30 10/17/86 Donald M 15 10/15/01 Dorothy Debbie H 2 10/02/14 Trish 17 10/01/99 W 13 10/15/03 FREE TO BE LIFESAVERS Tonya V 11 10/26/05 Stephanie B 1 10/23/15 Mike R 41 10/30/75 Art T 10 10/26/06 FRIDAY NIGHT MEN'S Jeff G 28 10/17/88 Paul 7 10/13/09 Bob V 26 10/19/90 Kyle L 17 10/31/99 John L 3 10/07/13 Bobcat T 12 10/10/04 Kathy M 8 10/12/08 Todd M 3 10/10/13 John B 7 10/20/09 MIRACLE GROUP EASY DOES IT Jerry S 3 10/20/13 John C 3 10/17/13 Darlene S 13 10/12/03 Bill D 3 10/21/13 FRIDAY NOON MEN'S DISCUSSION Gaynor D 9 10/28/07 Wayne H 2 10/13/14 Lee M 34 10/31/82 Debbie H 2 10/24/14 WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY Dan H 29 10/28/87 NEW DAWN Jo C 9 10/29/07 Dallas P 26 10/13/90 John E 15 10/28/01 Stevee 5 10/30/11 GOOD DAY GROUP Tara K 14 10/01/02 Kat 1 10/14/15 Bill H 10 10/11/06 Jack 9 10/02/07 Mario B 1 10/22/15 Pam S 7 10/23/09 Lori 1 10/13/15

7 DISTRICT NEWS Monthly District Meetings: District 8: Last Sunday - 12:30pm, Almous Club, 569 Foote Court, Daytona Beach District 19: 4 th Monday - 6:30pm, First Cong. Church (Fellowship Hall), 201 W. University, Orange City District 20: 3 rd Sunday - 7:00pm, United Church of Christ, 203 Washington St., New Smyrna Beach District 21: 2 nd Monday - 6:30pm, First United Methodist Church, 336 S. Halifax, Ormond Beach District 32: 1 st Monday - 6:00pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach District 8 is planning an A.A. Picnic & a Service Funshop! District 19 is planning its November Gratitude Dinner & an A.A. Campout: March 17-19, 2017 District 20 is planning its November 6 th Gratitude Dinner & is very busy in service to the community! District 21 is planning the Annual Whoopee Party & an A.A. workshop scheduled for January 27-29, 2017 District 32 is planning a New Year s Eve Celebration! For more information on upcoming events, please see the Calendar of Events! If you would like to be involved in your district, please plan to attend your monthly district meeting. All are welcome to attend! OUT OF THE MEETING LIST NEW MEETINGS: Men's Easier Softer Way Days: Sundays Time: 6:30pm Location: Central Baptist Church, 142 Fairview Avenue in Daytona Beach, FL. Closed Men s Step Study/non-smoking Grapevine Quote September 24 While we readily share our views, perhaps one of the nicest things about the A.A. program is that we don t always have to agree with each other. Brooklyn, N.Y., June 1975 Self-Acceptance Emotional Sobriety II PI/CPC UPDATE: Six people were in attendance at the last PI/CPC Committee meeting. A PowerPoint presentation was offered by Barry T. and described on what to do with the box. Gayle H. graciously offered to coordinate volunteers for filling racks in Districts 21 & 32. By closing of October 2016, the group hopes to have the rack distribution organized and appointed to free-up the chairs to go after PSA and radio announcements. The group also discussed volunteers for the Health Summit that will be held at the Ocean Center on October 28, They are asking each district to participate and offer donations to cover the registration and literature for disbursement. The next meeting will be held on: Tuesday, October 4 th from 6:45pm 7:45pm in the classrooms at St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach, FL If you d like to learn more about joining this Public Information Committee, please mark your calendars for the first Tuesday of each month and make plans to attend!

8 VOLUSIA COUNTY A.A. October 2016 EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Saturday, October 8, 2016 Trudge the Road of Happy Destiny Volusia County Intergroup is hosting its annual Old Timers Dinner at Port Orange Presbyterian Church, 4662 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL Social hour, including raffles and door prizes, from 5:00pm 6:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm. The meeting will be chaired by Bob W. and A.A. speakers Tom G. and Dora M. will speak at 8:00pm. Please bring a dessert to share! Tickets are $10, and there may be a few available through the Intergroup Office! Call today: A special thank you to all of the volunteers for their time and collaboration in making this event possible! Sunday, October 23, 2016 District 8 is hosting a Picnic at Reed Canal Park, 919 Reed Canal Rd, South Daytona, FL The picnic will be held from 1:00pm 3:30pm. Please bring a dessert to share! District 21 & The Love & Service Group is hosting its annual Whoopee Party: Friday, October 28, :00pm 11:00pm Central Baptist Church 142 Fairview Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. There will be a D.J., 50/50 raffle, Costume & Food Dish Contests with prizes! Please come out and have some fun and support this annual event! EVERYONE WILL BE THERE! Please contact Intergroup for more Saturday, October 29, 2016 The Tomoka Group is hosting an Eating Meeting! Food & Fellowship at 7:00pm, A.A. Speaker at 8:00pm. Covered dishes are welcome! Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL Come fellowship with us! Gratitude Dinners: Saturday, November 5, 2016 District 19 is hosting its Gratitude Dinner at Orange City United Methodist Church, 396 East University Ave., Orange City, FL Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm. Activities include a guest speaker, a play/skit and creative interpretation of What it was like, what happened, and what it s like now! This event will also include a sobriety countdown and a 50/50 drawing. Your $8 donation includes all of this and a turkey dinner with all the fix- ins! Please bring a side dish or dessert to share! Sunday, November 6, 2016 District 20 is hosting its Annual Gratitude Dinner at Sacred Heart Church, 998 Father Donlon Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL Coffee at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm, and an A.A. speaker at 7:00pm. Please bring a dessert to share! For further information, please contact Sunday, November 13, 2016 District 8 is hosting a Service Funshop from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Almous Club, 569 Foote Ct; Daytona Beach, FL, If you are looking for service work, please plan to attend this FUNSHOP! event. Friday, Dec 2, 2016 Sunday, Dec 4, 2016 The 2016 Southeast Regional Forum is a registration fee free event coordinated by the G.S.O., Regional Trustees, and Area Delegates. In December 2016, one of the forums/weekends of sharing and informational sessions, will be held at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. Visit for more information. January 27 29, 2017 District 21 & the Ormond Beach Group is hosting The Message is Hope; The Promise is Freedom, Come Journey Through the Steps at St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach, FL The workshop is 7pm 9pm on Friday, 10am 5pm on Saturday, and 2pm 6pm on Sunday. Presentations by Don M. and Tim H. from Louisville, KY. Early registrations/$20 donation now through December 31 st. Proceeds benefit our GSO & other A.A. service entities. Ask a member in service or contact Intergroup now for registration information!