December, 2014
Inland Empire
Newsletter
inlandempireaa.org
A publication of the Inland Empire Central Office
Serving the Inland Empire
Inland Empire Central Office
P.O. Box 189
897 Via Lata Suite A
Colton, CA 92324
(Mail to P.O. Box 189)
Open 9 AM to 5 PM, Mon.-Fri.
9 AM to 1 PM, Sat.
909-825-4700
Fax 825-7370
Web site:www.inlandempireaa.org
[email protected]
Intergroup Meeting
1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM
670 Carreon, Colton
Board of Directors Meeting
3rd Thursday of the month,
7:00 PM
General Service,
District 17 GSR
1st. Tues. of the month, 6:30 PM
26850 Cherry Hills Blvd. Sun City
District 11 GSR
3rd Sunday of the month ,11:00 AM
4113 N. Sierra Way-Arid Club
San Bernardino
District 8 GSR
GSR School 6:00 PM
22130 Barton Rd. Community Center
3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM
Grand Terrace
Step
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this
message to alcoholics, and to practice these
principles in all our affairs.
Tradition
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all
our traditions, ever reminding us to place
principles before personalities.
Concept
The Conference shall observe the spirit of
A.A. tradition, taking care that it never
becomes the seat of perilous wealth or
power; that sufficient operating funds and
reserve be its prudent financial principle;
that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others;
that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and whenever possible, substantial unanimity; that its actions never be
personal, punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of
government; that, like the Society it serves,
it will always remain democratic in thought
and action.
District 14
GSR School 6:00 PM
District 14 GSR 7:00 PM
Church of the Good Shepherd
308 E. Acacia X Camelita, Hemet, 92546
Hospitals & Institutions
3rd Sunday of the month 3:00 PM
Redlands Unity Club ,
1307 Brookside, Redlands
Contact: Elsworth W. 909-528-4272
Area 9
Msca09aa.org
SERVICE
(Awakening into sober
usefulness.)
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Central Intergroup Office of the Inland
Empire
Board of Directors
Chairman: Diane L.
Vice Chairman: Duke W.
Treasurer: Mark L.
Secretary: Elizabeth E.
Member at Large: Craig D., Michelle R., George D.
Inland Empire Editor: Carolyn V., Wanda D.
Office Manager: Carolyn V.
Assistant Manager: Wanda D.
December
Central Office Activity Report
AA Calls
12 Step Calls
Other Calls
Visitors
TOTAL:
Web Site
Visitors
Countries
Subscribers
431
9
21
295
756
3681
30
847
TOTAL:
5314
Thanks to all who are of service.
It makes a difference!
Letters to the Editor or Articles for the Newsletter must be received by the 15th of the month for
consideration of
publication in the following month’s issue.
In Loving Memory
Ruth M.
Please submit your material for The Inland Empire
Newsletter to:
Inland Empire Central Office
P.O. Box 189
Take a Look at This
Olivia P.
Robert J.
Leann G.
Lynn E.
Ethel J.
Darryl O.
Michelle B.
Tom F.
Elizabeth E.
We would like to thank Teressa C. for her fabulous
work on the website. If you have not seen it please go
to inlandempireaa.org and look at the amazing job she
did to make it user friendly.
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Thank you to all of the office volunteers that have
been here for the office all year long. We could not
have done it without you.
Thank You to Tom F. for painting the office. It looks
amazing.
Don’t forget to support the Alkathon.
Dance is Dec. 5 and Alkathon is Dec. 24-25
Faithfully Yours in Service,
The Board Members
We thank all of the birthday celebrants for their contributions to the Central Office Birthday Club.
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Holiday Hours
Tue. November 11 Veteran's day
(Closed)
Wed. November 26 Thanksgiving Eve
(9-noon)
Thurs. November 27 Thanksgiving
(Closed)
Fri November 28(Closed)
Wed. December 24 Christmas Eve
(9-noon)
Thurs. December 25 Christmas Day
(Closed)
Wed. December 31 New Years Eve
(9-noon)
Thurs. January 1 New Years Eve
(Closed)
Inland Empire
Convention
Planning Committee
Meeting
is held every 2nd Thursday
at the San Bernardino
Hilton on Hospitality at 7pm
Please Submit all of your events and / or letters would love to put them in the newsletter.
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Mike B.
Steve D.
Don S.
Heather
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!!
Thanks to these volunteers for keeping Central Office running smoothly for the past month:
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Chris S.
Terri K.
Dixie
Hillary
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NEW MEETINGS & MEETING CH ANGES
ADDS–
San Bernardino– BS- Thursday 7pm The Common Solution 2404 N. Golden Ave. 92404
Blue Jay– starting Nov. 3 9pm Candlelight Coed open meeting 27248 HWY 189 Suite 6 (next to Jensen's in the mall, upstairs) Contact
909-801-4078
Redlands-starting Nov. 6 9pm Candlelight Coed open meeting 461 Tennessee St. Suite O (facing Park Ave. next to the Barber Shop)
Contact 909-801-4078
Riverside– Sun 3rd step barbershop meeting 5:30pm (in the upper cuts barbershop)
San Bernardino- P-Tuesday 7pm 11th Step Meeting 2404 Golden Ave. (Center for Spiritual Living
San Bernardino- P-Tuesday and Thursday 6:30am Attitude Adjustment 2404 Golden Ave. (Center for Spiritual Living)
DIED OUTYucaipa Wed. (w) 10am
CHANGESChange is
inevitable
Please check the web site (www.inlandempireaa.org) for any changes
since the printing of the newsletter.
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Central Office Intergroup Meeting Minutes
November
Welcome to PRAASA 2015!
Meeting opened at 7:00 PM with Serenity Prayer
Board Members present: Duke W., Craig D., Diane L., George
D., Elizabeth E., Carolyn V.
Twelve Traditions read by Charles S.
New Intergroup Reps. present: None
Secretary's Report/Minutes read by Elizabeth E. After
correction made for Duke W.'s sober birthday year from 18 to
20 years, Motion to accept made by Jim F. and seconded by
Don S.
Treasurer's Report read by George D. Motion to accept made
by Debbie R. and seconded by Jennie G.
P & I Report- John L. not present
H & I Report: Tom F.
There are plenty of panels open for commitments. Cedar House
is also available. Meetings are held the third Sunday of the
month at Redlands Unity Club. Ernestine M. mentioned that it
is now easier to get into the jails...can submit name, phone
number and address.
General Service Report (District 8): Larry R.
Announcements are on page 6 of Newsletter. Area Webmaster
position is still available. Follow-up to discussion last month
regarding Hearing Impaired support. Reps from General
Service Special Services has made contact with that
member. More to follow.
General Service Report (District 11): Don S.
Meetings on the third Sunday of the month at the Arid Club in
San Bernardino.
Two events that are being planned for at this time; the third
annual New Year's Eve Party and for Inventory of the
District...Members are welcome to participate.
12 Step Committee Report given by Carolyn V. Submitted
correspondence from Lisa as follows: "Lost 3 people on the
After Hour Volunteer list (they just disappeared)...filled one
slot...yay!! Got an alternate for Floyd for November...yay!!
"...Trying to find more people...
Office Manager's Report: Carolyn V.
"We have plenty of 75th Anniversary books left so come in and
buy some. We have Tuesday and every other Thursday
afternoon volunteer slots available from 1-5PM as well as
Wednesday and Friday from 9-1PM. We could always take a
once a month or every other week slot. Any help would be
appreciated. "
Carolyn also passed out and read a copy of a letter sent from
General Service to Central Office Manager. This was to clear up
any residual discord from last year and to let Office Managers
know that they are needed and greatly appreciated.
Old Business: None
New Business: Nominations for 4 new Board members were
held. Nominations and Election will be held at December
Intergroup meeting.
Dave F. Nominated by Hilary B; Seconded by Jennie G.
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Those of you returning to PRAASA will know there is no
way to adequately describe the PRAASA experience. For
those planning to join us for the first time you are about to
experience the most intense, enthusiastic service event you
will have ever encountered. Our purpose is stated in our
guidelines: "PRAASA, the Pacific Region AA Service Assembly, is sponsored by the Areas of the Pacific Region. The
purpose of PRAASA is to develop greater unity among the
members, groups and areas of the Pacific Region; to encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences; and to provide an
opportunity for members to discuss pertinent aspects of AA.
The Assembly and the PRAASA committee should always
foster the Recovery, Unity and Service legacies."
This sounds pretty straightforward and maybe a little dry
(read boring) to those who have never tried it! The experience of PRAASA is something no one in AA, and certainly no one in service, would ever call boring. Once
experienced it becomes an event you will never want to
miss. The entire weekend is packed with panels, round
table discussions, presentations, open mike sharing,
speakers, and shared meals and, in every corner of the
facility, with ongoing fellowship. All of this intense sharing is focused on how all of us can better carry the AA
message to the still suffering alcoholic. The Utah Area is
looking forward to hosting friends (some of whom we
have yet to meet) from throughout the Pacific Region
and Western Canada in a celebration of AA Unity, Recovery and most of all, Service. Join us in Layton, Utah,
March 6, 7 and 8, 2015 - and for those of us who can't
wait there's even an early bird meeting Thursday evening, March 5.
See you there!
PRAASA 2015 Planning Committee
Utah Area 69
(And for those who can extend your stay, enjoy the
breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds us. Utah is
home to five National Parks, numerous national monuments, and extensive wilderness areas - and don't forget the "Greatest Snow on Earth" at the nearby ski resorts.)
PRAASA 2015 Flyer
Please use this link to register for 2015 PRAASA
http://2015.praasa.org/registration.php
IN ATTENDANCE
George D.
Jill I.
Laura R.
Don S.
Elizabeth E. Ken A.
Bryan H.
Duke W.
Hilary B.
Stephanie B.
Diane L.
Debbie T. Ken A.
Craig D.
Jill I.
Carolyn V.
Connie B.
David C.
Patty S.
Charles S.
Dan C.
Blaine N.
Ernestine M. Walt B.
Larry R.
Wendy l.
Dave F.
Ray G.
Debbe R.
Sheryl M.
Jenny G.
Bob H.
Shawna S. Jim F.
Tim D.
Tom F.
John L.
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October 2014
Group Donations
101 out of approximately 800 groups contributed to Central Office so far this fiscal year.
That represents roughly 13% of the meetings in the Inland empire
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