A message from La Viña editor What's new in September / October 2013: Report on the La Viña anniversary, read more on page 2 La Viña participates in the National Hispanic AA Convention, read more on page 2 Comig soon: "La Viña Weekly Quote ", details on page 4 La Viña s path to self-support, details on page 2 Are you subscribed to La Viña? Is your group subscribed? Visit aagrapevine.org/espanol New Products LV Anniversary Report Enthusiasm for La Viña is growing! The official celebration of the anniversary in Area 09, CA, was a success. Also Area 46, NM, Area 49, NY, Area 67 and 68, TX, celebrated with their event. Area15, FL, will join next year. How is the Road to Self-support? In addition to subscribing, the Hispanic community is inspired and it is working by focusing on three activities. ß Read more on page 2. The official event then will be in Las Vegas, NV. More information on page 2. The magazine did not arrive? Lo mejor de Bill In print and ebook Free Audio La Viña If there are problems with your subscription, here we explain what to do. Details on page 3 A new edition of the five most powerful articles written by Bill W. Details on page 3 En Listen to an original story from La Viña. Details on page 3 1
In this Edition Some of the articles we publish in this issue are well known, such as the article by Bill W., What Is Our AA Grapevine?, first published in 1946. Less common is the article written by one of our first class A custodians, Fulton Oursler, originally published in the second issue of the Grapevine. Oursler was a brilliant journalist who spent much of his life supporting the work of Alcoholics Anonymous. In "Butterfly Wings" eloquently describes his close relationship with alcoholics. Anniversary Report La Viña grows from coast to coast! The California Area 09 celebration resulted in 671 new subscriptions gathered as part of the event registration, after the event budget was reconciled, additional 154 subscriptions were purchased to be send to other areas/or institutions. In Area 46 of New Mexico 11 subscriptions were gathered in an event that laid the foundation for future workshops and activities with La Viña. A similar event organized by Areas 67 and 68 intexas gathered 7 subscriptions. The interest and support for the magazine continues to grow, next year will be the official event in Las Vegas and Area 15 in Florida will join with their own event. La Viña in the XLI National Hispanic AA Convention Each year La Viña participates with great enthusiasm in this massive event. On Saturday, August 31, the editor of La Viña will share in the opening ceremony about the importance and the future of the magazine. We invite all members to attend the event and join us at our workshop,workshop # 8, to visit our display table and seize this great opportunity to show your support by subscribing. What is the path to self-support? After the last General Service Conference, La Viña and the Hispanic community in AAhave renewed their efforts toward self-support. In addition to subscribing to the magazine, the community has focused on three activities: Strengthening the presence of La Viña committees at statewide and national hispanic conventions national. 2
Assist sisters Hispanic districts to set up their LV committees and elect La Viña representatives in each group. Working alongside corrections committees of English language groups to ensure that subscriptions or single issues of La Viña reach the jails in our regions. The Magazine did not Arrive? We can not help you if you do not contact us with the specific information. We assure you that one hundred percent of the calls received are problems which can be solved. One of the priority of our customer service is to ensure the efficient distribution of La Viña. Unfortunately, we have noticed that at times the post office confuses our shippments. If you or someone else has had problems receiving the magazine, please contact our customer service in Spanish by calling 1800.640.8781. La Viña Audio Stories La Viña is now offering one free original story from every bi-monthly issue. You can print out these stories or listen to them on your favorite MP3 device wherever you are. Access them on our website: aagrapevine.org/espanol Calendar of events online Now you can publish and search your events on our web page. Remember to include a contact email or website address, the date of the event, and the city, state or country where the event will take place. We do not publish names of hotels or private phone numbers. Visit our website: aagrapevine@org/espanol Events in your district La Viña Workshops Workshops in the digital age: Share and learn with the membership the effective and economical ways of communication between alcoholics in AA: organize a workshop with information on how to use the website of La Viña and how to receive information through your email. Learn to convey the message of recovery and hope using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Service Does your district have a La Viña committee? Does your group have a La Viña representative? How to create a La Viña committee? Find out if your district has a La Viña committee and if it does, you can propose an event to celebrate and honor our magazine. Share the experience, strength and hope of your LV committee at a district level with other areas. Check with your district and establish communication with other committees in the country. 3
Use the flyer that we offer on the last page Encourage the members of your district to express their gratitude by doing service for La Viña. Offer them this nice flyer to post on the walls of your group s meeting area. Sign up as an RLV: Register with us as soon as possible so that we may send you your complimentary RLV kit. Fax: 212-870-3301, email: gvrc@aagrapevine.org, mail: GVR/RLV Coordinator, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1264, New York, NY, 10115, online: visit aagrapevine.org/espanol and click on the RLV corner. Do not forget to let us know if you change your address or phone number! Message to all La Viña representatives: It is very important that you let us know if you continue providing this service. If you registered as an RLV before 2010 and are still active, please contact us at: 212-870-3412 La Viña strives to be self-supporting Renew your subscription! Make sure that the members of your group do too. Use the discounts available in your district! Contribute your articles to your magazine: Topics for La Viña 2014 January/February: Hitting Bottom and Reaching the Surface : Recovery is possible even after hitting the lowest bottom March/April: Love and Sex in Sobriety: Stories of love and hope and how AA s learn to build relationships May/June: The Slogan that Saved my Life: Simple words that accompanied us on the path to sobriety. Stories on the slogans that gave us strength and hope. July/August: The annual Prison Issue: Stories of recovery and much more from inside and outside prison 4
September/October: I am Different Could I be an AA? : People are different and alcoholics much more, these stories send a special message to all those who feel as though they are outsiders November /December: Doing Service During the Holidays: Time to party and have fun while doing service! Did you know...? The La Viña Weekly Quote will be launched at the XLI AA National Hispanic Convention in Tampa, Florida. Join our workshop, table # 8 and check out the La Viña display table on the lobby. Thanks for your support, The editor La Viña 5
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