May Issue of The Point Available

The latest edition of The Point, featuring works by local A.A. members, is available now. This month’s edition features an article by John W. on lies of omission called The Principle of Integrity. You can check out The Point’s recent edition here.

Intergroup News

The following news was shared at San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s May meeting. Please take this back to your group and any other A.A. meetings you attend.

  • Intergroup is raising AA Grapevine prices beginning May 15. We are well stocked right now, so don’t delay getting Grapevine literature at the current price, including the newest book, Our Twelve Steps! Visit us at Central Office or purchase online at shop.aasfmarin.org.  

  • Save the date for upcoming Founders’ Day events:

    San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s Founders’ Day on Saturday, June 8 @ 12-3:30pm at Lindley Meadow, in Golden Gate Park. Featuring a speaker meeting with Ron D (from Lincoln, CA) @ 2pm, lawn game activities, picnic, dessert potluck and fellowship. To volunteer, email [email protected].

    Marin Fellowship Committee’s Marin Founders’ Day on Sunday, June 9 @ 12-3pm at Gerstle Park’s Redwood Grove, in San Rafael.  

  • Become a Grateful Giver and support San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s efforts to carry the A.A. message of hope and recovery to the still suffering alcoholic in Marin and San Francisco.  

  • The Marin Pop-Up Bookstore is doing a 3-month trial at Tuesday Chip in San Rafael on the last Tuesday of the month. A.A. literature will be available for sale (no pre-orders) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street @ 7:30-9:45pm. This is in addition to the pop-up held on the third Monday of the month at Marin General Service in San Rafael.

A.A. Pioneer Florence R. Event 

Save the Date: S.F. Founders’ Day

Step by Step Workshop: Steps 4 and 5

The 2024 Step by Step series continues with the workshop on Steps 4 and 5. Bring your Big Book and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions and join Quinn D. at Marin Lutheran Church (649 Meadowsweet, Corte Madera) for step guide activities and pizza on May 4 @ 1pm.

Save the Date: Three Legacies Conference

Seeking Candidates for the Intergroup Board

Spread the word! There is still time to submit your statement of interest for the Intergroup Board. Serving as an Intergroup Board member is a big, but very rewarding commitment. The Board is responsible for overseeing and supporting Intergroup on behalf of the A.A. groups in Marin and San Francisco. To be eligible, you must be an active member of A.A. with a minimum of two years sobriety. Click here to learn more about serving on the Board and if you’re interested, submit your statement of interest no later than May 6.

Service Opportunities

  • Marin Bridging the Gap (online) is May 8.

    • Orientation @ 6pm

    • Business Meeting @ 6:15pm

We Must Keep It Simple

For the love of service, please share this information and encourage your A.A. fellows to subscribe to The Buzz. The Buzz is produced by San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. To learn more about Intergroup, check out our 2023 Annual Report.   

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