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1 03, 2024

The Buzz | March 1, 2024

PRAASA 2024 is Happening Now

Gear up for an inspiring weekend with people who love A.A. service at the Pacific Region A.A. Service Assembly (PRAASA) this March 1-3 at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Visit praasa.org for details and be sure to stop by and say “hi” at the San Francisco and Marin Intergroup literature Pop Up at PRAASA today and Saturday. 

Central Office Closure

Central Office will be closed today and Saturday, March 1-2. If you need A.A. literature, find us at the Pop Up Bookstore at PRAASA. Central Office returns to normal hours on Tuesday, March 5 at 10am.

Check out the March Issue of The Point

The latest edition of The Point, featuring works by local A.A. members, is available now. This month’s edition begins with:

“Alcohol is a great eraser. Put alcohol on a clothing stain and “Voila!”  The stain is erased.  Vanished. Gone.  In fact, alcohol erases just about everything for us alcoholics.  It removes: your job, your driver’s license, your car, your marriage license, your home, your family, your children, your friends, and eventually, your life.  Works wonders, eh?”

Continue reading this article here

The Sunshine Club Needs Your Help

Join the Sunshine Club Volunteer Orientation on March 10 in Novato @ 11:15am and discover how you can bring A.A. meetings to those in need. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Teleservice Positions Available

Teleservice provides telephone service 24 hours a day for alcoholics in need in Marin and San Francisco. The Committee has the following positions available: 

  • Tuesday Daily Coordinator

  • Vice-Chair

  • Recording Secretary

  • 12-Step Worker Coordinator

To get involved at the Teleservice Committee level email [email protected] or attend the Orientation and Business meeting on March 18.

Collaborating with SF Public Libraries

The San Francisco Public Relations Committee (SFPR) is providing A.A. literature to the SF Public Library. In addition, SFPR participated in a 12th-Step Tour to SF Main Public Library yesterday with participation from San Francisco General Service District 06 and District 16 Spanish Central. Be sure to check out an account from an SFPR committee member highlighting their public information efforts. To get involved contact [email protected] and join the next committee meeting on March 11 @ 7pm.

Get Ready for the St. Patrick’s Day Pillow Fight

Join MCYPAA on March 10 for a St. Patrick’s Day Pillow Fight featuring fellowship, fun and recovery. 

Step Up Your Recovery with Step-by-Step Workshops

Step 2 and Step 3 are the focus of the next workshops hosted by Marin Fellowship Committee. Mark your calendars for March 14 at Marin Lutheran Church in Corte Madera.

Communications Committee Needs You

If you have a passion for communications or marketing, the Communications Committee wants you. The committee is looking for a Chairperson to help with The BuzzThe Point, the Annual Report and other Intergroup communication projects. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Service Opportunities…

We Must Be Open to New Experiences

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

Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

15 09, 2023

The Buzz | September 15, 2023

 

Step by Step Workshop: Step Nine

The 2023 Step by Step series continues with a Step Nine workshop, “Made direct amends…wherever possible”. Bring your Big Book and join Robert C. at Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church (410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley) for step guide activities and pizza on September 23 @ 1pm.

Step Nine Workshop September 2023

 

12 Concepts Workshop this Saturday

SF Womens Concepts July - Dec

 

Have you Downloaded the Grapevine App?

AAGrapevine has launched The Grapevine and La Viña apps. Subscribe to the digital magazine and archive for $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. With a digital subscription, you’ll be able to read the new magazine each month, explore the Grapevine or La Viña archive, send stories to friends, listen to the audio of each article in the magazine, listen to the podcast, enter your own sobriety date for a daily calculation, build your own spiritual maintenance daily checklist, and much more. Download the apps for free from the Apple App Store for iPhone or from Google Play Store for Android.

 

Marin Pop Up Bookstore this Monday

Don’t forget to pre-purchase your A.A. literature and chips by Saturday, September 16 @ 2pm via the online bookstore for pick-up on Monday, September 18 at the Marin General Service meeting in the Jackson Cafe at Vivalon (930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael). Select A.A. literature will also be available for purchase 6:45-9:30pm. 
 

pop up flyer x4

 

Thank You Grateful Givers!

Grateful Giver contributions support important 12th Step services at San Francisco and Marin Intergroup, including running Central Office, selling A.A. literature, publishing the meeting schedule and our website at aasfmarin.org. If you’d like to sign up as a recurring Grateful Giver to support the work of San Francisco and Marin Intergroup, click here and thank you for your support!
 

 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

  • Marin General Service (hybrid) is September 18.
    • New GSR Orientation @ 7pm
    • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm
  • HelpChat Committee (online) is September 19 @ 6pm.
 

We Must Continue Trying

For the love of blue skies, 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 Annual Report. 🐝  
 Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

8 09, 2023

The Buzz | September 8, 2023

 

September Edition of The Point

The latest edition of The Point, featuring stories, poems, and art by local A.A. members, is out now! Read it here. Would you like to submit art or write for The Point? Share your experience, strength and hope with the San Francisco and Marin fellowship. Click here for details. 

 

Grapevine App Now Available

AA Grapevine has launched The Grapevine and La Viña apps. Subscribe to the digital magazine and archive for $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. With a digital subscription, you’ll be able to read the new magazine each month, explore the Grapevine or La Viña archive, send stories to friends, listen to the audio of each article in the magazine, listen to the podcast, enter your own sobriety date for a daily calculation, build your own spiritual maintenance daily checklist, and much more. Download the apps for free from the Apple App Store for iPhone or from Google Play Store for Android.

 

Intergroup News

The following news was shared at San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s September 6 meeting. Please take this back to your group and any other A.A. meetings you attend.

  • Intergroup has raised our prices for A.A. World Services literature starting September 6. As you may know, A.A.W.S. raised their prices in April 2023 and Intergroup purchased a substantial amount of literature to delay the price increase. However, it is now time to raise our prices. We will sell Alcoholics Anonymous, The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Living Sober, and The A.A. Service Manual at the same price as aa.org. All additional A.A.W.S. literature and pamphlets will increase by 20%. To get A.A. literature visit us at Central Office or purchase online at shop.aasfmarin.org. Please share this updated literature price list with your meeting’s literature person.
     
  • Check out San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s Mid-Year Review of our financials. This is part of Intergroup’s efforts towards greater financial transparency. We encourage you to share this mid-year financial review with your groups, and we are grateful for your 7th Tradition contributions.
     
  • Please read this announcement from the Intergroup Outreach Committee at A.A. meetings you attend that do not have an Intergroup Representative (IGR): “We are encouraging meetings that don’t have an Intergroup Rep (IGR) to consider appointing one. IGRs are the liaisons between A.A. groups and Intergroup. Of the 900+ meetings in San Francisco and Marin, only 42 have active IGRs. They vote on matters that affect Intergroup and A.A. at the local level, such as Central Office, money, literature, our website and more. IGRs also keep groups up to date with local information on service opportunities. IGRs ensure that local A.A. groups have a voice at Intergroup. If you have  questions please come up to me after the meeting or check out the flier.”
     
  • Intergroup needs Central Office Volunteers to answer the phone lines, greet customers, and assist with special projects. Minimum of 1 year sobriety. For more information about this weekly shift opportunity, please email [email protected].
     

Intergroup Service Committee Opportunities

Remember: Anyone can join our service committees; you do not need to be an Intergroup Rep to participate.

  • San Francisco Public Relations needs volunteers for the Reentry Resource Fair on September 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. They are also participating at Sunday Streets in the Western Addition on September 24 and Project Homeless Connect on September 27 at Bill Graham Civic Center Auditorium. To get involved contact [email protected] and join the next committee meeting on September 11 @ 7pm.
     
  • The Communications Committee provides a wide-range of communications support to Intergroup. The committee has merged together with The Buzz and The Point for a trial-period. The committee is looking to fill The Buzz Associate Editor position. To get involved contact [email protected] and join the next committee meeting on September 11 @ 5:30pm. Also, check out the current edition of The Pointhere. The Point is looking for stories and art submissions for the October edition. Please send your writings, poetry and/or art to [email protected].
     
  • Teleservice now serves San Francisco and Marin Counties. The ad hoc transition committee meets weekly to best determine how the Teleservice committees come together and support the still-suffering alcoholic. To get involved, contact [email protected]. For now, they continue to hold two separate business meetings. Join the San Francisco Teleservice meeting on September 18 @ 6:45pm and the Marin Teleservice meeting on September 26 @ 7:30pm.
     
  • The Tech Committee is working on numerous tech projects including a potential web hosting issue, training for the new VOIP system for Teleservice, and the Airtable database. The committee is looking for members to better support San Francisco and Marin Intergroup and local A.A. meetings. If you are familiar with Airtable or WordPress, the Tech Committee would especially like your help! Email [email protected] to join and attend the next meeting on October 2 @ 6pm.
     
  • Outreach Committee works to attract more participation from the Fellowship at Intergroup. Please share a brief announcement at any meetings you attend that do not currently have an IGR. To get involved at the committee level, contact [email protected] and join the next meeting on October 4 @ 6pm.

Committee/Entity Liaison Reports

  • Marin Accessibilities Committee raises awareness of the possible barriers in accessing the A.A. message and participation in the A.A. program of recovery. Their next meeting is September 11 @ 7pm online and for more information [email protected].
     
  • San Francisco H&I is encouraging A.A. groups to get H&I Representatives if they don’t have one, and continue to pass the pink can! SF H&I is currently serving 26 in-person meetings. The next SF H&I business meeting is September 16 @ 10am followed by orientation @ 11am. Did you know that the pink can tradition started in 1957 with an idea for self-funding and some pink paint?
 

Associate Editor for The Buzz

Want to know how The Buzz is put together? If so, volunteer for the Associate Editor position. The Associate Editor helps draft the weekly content for The Buzz. It’s a one-year commitment. Serving on The Buzz is a great way to stay on top of what is happening in the San Francisco and Marin fellowship. Email [email protected] for more information.

 

Job Opening at Central Office

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup is looking for a new Central Office Assistant Manager. Check out the job description here. This position is available immediately. Please spread the word to your A.A. groups.

 

12 Concepts Workshop Reminder

Join the 9am Online Daily Women’s Meeting of A.A. for a 12 Concepts: Women in Service workshop. This is an introduction to the 12 Concepts of A.A. and how to apply them at every level of service. This monthly series continues with “Concepts IV – VI” on September 16 @ 10:30am to 12pm online. 

 

 

National A.A. Technology Workshop This Weekend

The National A.A. Technology Workshop (NAATW) is hosting an immersive eventon September 8-10 about the theme “Solving, Sharing, and Scaling Solutions”. Those interested in using technology in service to A.A. are encouraged to attend, to share their experience, gather ideas and bring learnings back to their groups. This is a hybrid event, so you can participate virtually.

 

Marin Pop Up Bookstore

It’s almost time for the monthly pop up bookstore in Marin. Need a new book to read with a sponsee or pamphlets to offer at your meeting? Pre-purchase your A.A. literature and chips by Saturday, September 17 @ 2pm via the online bookstore for pick-up on Monday, September 21 at the Marin General Service meeting in the Jackson Cafe at Vivalon (930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael). Select A.A. literature will also be available for purchase 6:45-9:30pm. 

 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

 

We Must Believe

For the love of ourselves, 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 Annual Report. 🐝  
 

Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

 

 

1 09, 2023

The Buzz | September 1, 2023

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Important Announcement Regarding Teleservice

Everyone is being asked to read this important announcement at A.A. meetings.  It can be read during the time set aside for announcements. 

“To best serve San Francisco and Marin Alcoholics Anonymous, the Marin and San Francisco Teleservice Committees will be merging, effective August 2023. This decision comes after considerable discussion and input from the Fellowship, which believes the merger is the most effective solution moving forward to help the still-suffering alcoholic. 

“The primary purpose of the newly merged Teleservice Committee remains unchanged:

  • Provide a 24-hour a day helpline for alcoholics in need

  • Provide meeting directory information

  • Provide general information about A.A.

  • Provide 12 Step calls/visits if needed

“To learn more or to stay involved, please contact [email protected].”

 

A.A. in a Nutshell on Sunday

The San Francisco Public Relations Committee is hosting a workshop on “Alcoholics Anonymous in a Nutshell” on September 3 @ 2:30pm. This event at the San Francisco Public Library (100 Larkin Street, San Francisco) includes such topics as, what is A.A., what’s a meeting like, and myths that may discourage people from going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. We invite members of the Fellowship to join us and be willing to speak with newcomers at the event and serve as temporary sponsors. For more information and to get involved contact [email protected].

 

ICYPAA This Weekend in SF

ICYPAA (also known as the International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous) is this September 1-4 in San Francisco. The conference theme is “Watch Loneliness Vanish” and is at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Be sure to visit the San Francisco and Marin Pop Up Bookstore at ICYPAA on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6pm. This event includes Al-Anon participation. For details click here

 

Announcement to Attract More Intergroup Reps

Please read this announcement from the Intergroup Outreach Committee at A.A. meetings you attend that do not have an Intergroup Representative (IGR). The announcement aims to increase IGR participation in San Francisco and Marin and help Intergroup better serve our Fellowship. To get involved with the Outreach Committee, contact [email protected] and join the next meeting on September 6 @ 6pm. It can be read during the time set aside for announcements.

“We are encouraging meetings that don’t have an Intergroup Rep (IGR) to consider appointing one. IGRs are the liaisons between A.A. groups and San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. 

“Of the 900+ meetings in San Francisco and Marin, only 42 have active IGRs. They vote on matters that affect Intergroup and A.A. at the local level, such as Central Office, money, literature, our website and more. IGRs also keep groups up to date with local information on service opportunities. IGRs ensure that local A.A. groups have a voice at Intergroup. If you have  questions please come up to me after the meeting or check out the flier.” 

 

Labor Day Speaker Meeting and Barbeque

Join the Fellowship at the Marin Alano Club on Labor Day for a speaker meeting, barbeque and live music. Speakers include Michael M. and Tracie M. on September 4 @ 12pm followed by live music and barbeque.

 

Job Opening at Central Office

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup is looking for a new Central Office Assistant Manager. Check out the job description here. This position is available immediately. Please spread the word to your A.A. groups.

 

Service Opportunity With The Buzz

Want to know how The Buzz is put together? If so, volunteer for the Associate Editor position. The Associate Editor helps draft the weekly content for The Buzz. It’s a one-year commitment. Serving on The Buzz is a great way to stay on top of what is happening in the San Francisco and Marin fellowship. Email [email protected] for more information.

 

Central Office Closure This Saturday

Central Office will be closed on September 2 due to Labor Day, however we will be selling literature at the Pop Up Bookstore at ICYPAA. Central Office will resume regular hours of operation, which are Tuesday-Friday 10-6pm and Saturdays 12-4pm.

 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

 

We Must Make an Effort

For the love of three day weekends, 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 Annual Report🐝  
 

Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

25 08, 2023

The Buzz | August 25, 2023

 
 
 

Announcement to Attract More Intergroup Reps

Please read this announcement from the Intergroup Outreach Committee at A.A. meetings you attend that do not have an Intergroup Representative (IGR). The announcement aims to increase IGR participation in San Francisco and Marin and help Intergroup better serve our Fellowship. To get involved with the Outreach Committee, contact [email protected] and join the next meeting on September 6 @ 6pm. It can be read during the time set aside for announcements:

“We are encouraging meetings that don’t have an Intergroup Rep (IGR) to consider appointing one. IGRs are the liaisons between A.A. groups and Intergroup. 

“Of the 900+ meetings in San Francisco and Marin, only 42 have active IGRs. They vote on matters that affect Intergroup and A.A. at the local level, such as Central Office, money, literature, our website and more. IGRs also keep groups up to date with local information on service opportunities. IGRs ensure that local A.A. groups have a voice at Intergroup. If you have  questions please come up to me after the meeting or check out the flier.” 

 

Step by Step Workshop: Step Eight

 

AA in a Nutshell

The San Francisco Public Relations Committee is hosting a workshop on “Alcoholics Anonymous in a Nutshell” on September 3 @ 2:30pm. This event at the San Francisco Public Library (100 Larkin Street, San Francisco) includes such topics as, what is A.A., what’s a meeting like, and myths that may discourage people from going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. For more information, and to get involved contact [email protected].

 

 

Labor Day Speaker Meeting and Barbeque

Join the Fellowship at the Marin Alano Club on Labor Day for a speaker meeting, barbeque and live music. Speakers include Michael M. and Tracie M. on September 4 @ 12pm followed by live music and barbeque.

 

Reminder: National A.A. Technology Workshop 2023

The National A.A. Technology Workshop (NAATW) is hosting an immersive event on September 8-10 about the theme “Solving, Sharing, and Scaling Solutions”. Those interested in using technology in service to A.A. are encouraged to attend, to share their experience, gather ideas and bring learnings back to their groups. This is a hybrid event, so you can consider attending in-person in Virginia or participating virtually. 
 

 

Farewell and Thank you Marcus W.

With both sadness and gratitude, we want to let you all know that our Special Worker Marcus W.’s last day is September 2. Over the last six years, Marcus has definitely been a presence at Central Office, and he will be missed! However, he has received an amazing opportunity to work with his former employer as their new Gala Manager. Please be sure to stop by Central Office or send him your gratitude at [email protected] before he goes off on his next adventure!

 

Central Office Closure

Central Office will be closed on August 26 due to the San Francisco and Marin Intergroup Board Retreat. It will resume regular hours of operation, which are Tuesday-Friday 10-6pm and Saturdays 12-4pm.

 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

 

We Must Do the Work

For the love of free time, 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 Annual Report🐝  
 

Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

 
24 08, 2023

Announcement to Attract More Intergroup Reps

Please read this announcement from the Intergroup Outreach Committee at A.A. meetings you attend that do not have an Intergroup Representative (IGR). The announcement aims to increase IGR participation in San Francisco and Marin and help Intergroup better serve our Fellowship. To get involved with the Outreach Committee, contact [email protected] and join the next meeting on September 6 @ 6pm. It can be read during the time set aside for announcements:

“We are encouraging meetings that don’t have an Intergroup Rep (IGR) to consider appointing one. IGRs are the liaisons between A.A. groups and Intergroup. 

“Of the 900+ meetings in San Francisco and Marin, only 42 have active IGRs. They vote on matters that affect Intergroup and A.A. at the local level, such as Central Office, money, literature, our website and more. IGRs also keep groups up to date with local information on service opportunities. IGRs ensure that local A.A. groups have a voice at Intergroup. If you have  questions please come up to me after the meeting or check out the flier.” 

18 08, 2023

The Buzz | August 18, 2023

 
 
 

Marin Pop Up Bookstore

It’s almost time for the monthly pop up bookstore in Marin. Need a new book to read with a sponsee or pamphlets to offer at your meeting? Pre-purchase your A.A. literature and chips by Saturday, August 19 @ 2pm via the online bookstore for pick-up on Monday, August 21 at the Marin General Service meeting in the Jackson Cafe at Vivalon (930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael). Select A.A. literature will also be available for purchase 6:45-9:30pm. 

 

Step by Step Workshop: Step Eight

The 2023 Step by Step series continues with a Step Eight workshop, “Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all”. Bring your Big Book and join Patty H. at Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church (410 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley) for step guide activities and pizza on August 26 @ 1pm.

 

12 Concepts Workshop Reminder

 

Service Opportunity With The Buzz

Want to know how The Buzz is put together? If so, volunteer for the Associate Editor position. The Associate Editor helps draft the weekly content for The Buzz. It’s a one-year commitment. Serving on The Buzz is a great way to stay on top of what is happening in the San Francisco and Marin fellowship. Email [email protected] for more information.

 

Watch Loneliness Vanish at ICYPAA

 

 

Central Office Closure

Central Office will be closed on August 26 due to the San Francisco and Marin Intergroup Board Retreat. It will resume regular hours of operation, which are Tuesday-Friday 10-6pm and Saturdays 12-4pm.

 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

  • Marin General Service (hybrid) is August 21.

    • New GSR Orientation @ 7pm

    • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm

  • Marin Teleservice (online) is August 22

    • Orientation @ 6:30pm

    • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm

  • Marin PI/CPC (in person) is August 24.

    • Orientation @ 7pm

    • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm

 

We Must Stay Connected

For the love of friendships, 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 Annual Report🐝  
 

Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

11 08, 2023

The Buzz | August 11, 2023

 
 
 

Dance Party This Saturday

Marin Fellowship Committee is hosting a Sober Summer Dance Party on August 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marin in San Rafael. The A.A. meeting starts at 7pm, followed by dancing from 8 to 10:30pm. This event is co-sponsored by several A.A. meetings in Marin. Check out the flyer for details and please carpool—parking is limited. 
 

 

3 Weeks Until ICYPAA

ICYPAA (also known as the International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous) is coming to San Francisco September 1-4. The conference theme is “Watch Loneliness Vanish”. To pre-register for the 63rd ICYPAA conference, click here. This conference is at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco and includes Al-Anon participation.

 

12 Concepts Workshop Reminder

Join the 9am Online Daily Women’s Meeting of A.A. for a 12 Concepts: Women in Service workshop. This is an introduction to the 12 Concepts of A.A. and how to apply them at every level of service. This monthly series continues with “Concepts I – III” on August 19 @ 10:30am to 12pm online. 

 

CNCA Summer Assembly

California Northern Coastal Area (CNCA) is hosting the 2023 Summer Assembly on August 12 at Redwood Acres Fairground (3750 Harris Street, Eureka). This hybrid event features a variety of workshops, including “Why Are We Here?” and “How Do We Keep Each Other Safe?”. Consider participating virtually or in-person and share your experience with your groups. 

 

Marin Teleservice Helpline Announcement

Reminder: Everyone is being asked to read this important announcement at A.A. meetings about the status of the Marin Teleservice helpline. It can be read during the time set aside for announcements: 

“Please be advised the Marin Teleservice helpline is no longer operating, due to a termination of service when the service provider disconnected the phone number. Going forward, call San Francisco Teleservice at 415-674-1821 to receive help and talk to a recovering alcoholic. Share this announcement at all local A.A. meetings you attend.

Currently Marin Teleservice is reviewing its options, which may include merging with San Francisco Teleservice. Consolidating the Marin and San Francisco services would allow Marin Teleservice Committee to better focus on serving the helpline rather than the administrative back-end. As Marin Teleservice examines its options, we are asking A.A. groups for input. If your group has input or ideas, please email marinteleservicechair@gmail.com before its next committee meeting on August 22.”

 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

 

We Must Work the Program

For the love of productive lives, 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 Annual Report🐝  
 

Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office

 
9 08, 2023

Intergroup News | August 2023

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup Meeting – Proposed Minutes
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 7-8:30 PM

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup serves more than 900 A.A. groups in our common purpose of carrying the A.A. message of recovery to alcoholics. We provide important services for local 12th Step work, such as running Central Office, selling A.A. literature, publishing a local meeting directory and website and operating a 24-hour telephone hotline. In addition, Intergroup connects the local Fellowship to service opportunities, informs the public and professional community about A.A. and acts as an information exchange for announcements and events.

Getting Started

  1. Open with the Serenity Prayer
  2. Call to order. Statement of Purpose
  3. Roll Call
    1. 46 groups represented: 35 from San Francisco, 11 from Marin

  1. New IGRs, Visitors, AA Anniversaries
    1. New IGRs: Alice G, Sober Sisters (Marin); Mark M, Design for Living (San Francisco); Lucille A, Intimate Feelings (Marin); Jeff F, Stonestown (San Francisco); Ashlee K, Sisters in Sobriety (Marin); Scott C, Bernal New Day (San Francisco); David V, Each Day a New Beginning (San Francisco)
    2. AA Anniversaries: Steven, 2 years
  2. Approval of agenda (housekeeping item)
    1. Approved
  3. Approval of last month’s Intergroup Meeting minutes (housekeeping item)
    1. Vice Chair noted correction to the re-vote results from the July Intergroup meeting
    2. Approved

  Officer Reports

  1. Board Chair, Elena
    1. Annual Board Retreat scheduled for Saturday, 8/26 at Central Office. Central Office will be closed.
    2. Teleservice Update – Intergroup has drafted an announcement to be shared at meetings and in The Buzz.
  1. Treasurer, Hedy
    1. Standard financials
      • Revenues: $181,000, -3% budget, +8% prior (strong individual contributions)
      • Expenses: $185,000, -6% budget, +5% prior
      • Deficit:-$2,000, +$6,000, +$5,000 prior (Expect deficits)
      • Unrestricted cash is at $68,000 Cash drawdown continues with expected deficits in August. Still in excellent cash position
    2. Grateful Givers
      • 366 Givers (-4 dropped), contributed $4,788 (up +$35) average $13.05
  2. Executive Director, Christina
    1. Marin Pop Up Bookstore – one year of bringing literature to Marin; will be working on an analysis to see how the Pop Up is going. Currently our biggest issue is getting the word out to AA meetings.
    2. Central Office Updates
      • Testing the new SF Teleservice System
      • 2022 Annual Information Returns Submitted
      • Lots of AAWS literature in stock
      • Starting to prepare the 2024 budget
    3. Service Opportunities
      • SF and Marin Archives Chair
      • SF Public Relations Chair
      • Sunshine Club Co Chair (Marin)
      • Co Webmaster
      • Fellowship Chair
      • Outreach Chair – Recently Filled! Thanks Marty
      • Question: Sobriety requirement? For chair positions it is a suggested two-year sobriety requirement however anyone may join a committee.

 Intergroup Committee Reports

  1. SF Public Relations, Peter
    1. Past event on July 30th 12pm-5pm, Sunday Streets Valencia District
    2. Upcoming Events
      1. August Recovery Day in the Tenderloin
      2. September 8, Reentry Events at St. Mary’s Cathedral
      3. 9/27 – Project Homeless Connect
      4. 9/24 – 12pm -5pm Sunday Streets in the Western Addition
      • Working on 9/3 event for unhoused population at SF Main Library
      • Committee Meeting is second Monday, 8/14 @ 7PM on Zoom
  1. Technology Committee, Brian
    1. Helping SF Teleservice implement new VOIP system for the Teleservice volunteers
    2. Tech Committee is looking for people with Airtable experience. Meeting is first Monday of every month.

 Service Committee Liaison Reports

  1. Marin Teleservice, Jillian
    1. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Marin Teleservice line has been disconnected by the service provider. They are looking at their options, including possibly merging with San Francisco Teleservice.
    2. Currently seeking group feedback/input on what Marin Teleservice should do. Email Amanda at [email protected]
  1. SF General Service, Alison
    1. District 06 SF News:
      1. Still open positions for SF Bridging the Gap committee members
      2. Asking GSRs to share highlights that came out of the General Service Conference, such as the plain language version of the Big Book.
  2. SF H&I, Thatcher
    1. More meetings have been sending H&I Reps and service volunteers in recent days, thank you!
    2. If your meeting doesn’t have an H&I rep, please consider adding one
    3. SF H&I is currently serving 26 in person meetings and more to be added
    4. Next H&I Orientation is Saturday, 8/19 at 11AM at 2900 24th Street
    5. Last year, H&I spent $342,400 in literature to alcoholics who are confined
  3. Marin Accessibilities, Cathy
    1. Excited to receive an invitation from District 06 General Service to give presentation on Accessibilities on Tuesday 8/8 at their monthly business meeting about access in AA and how it impacts local groups
    2. Reviewing electronic items donated to Marin Accessibilities Committee including two laptops, notebook and iPad
    3. Participating in the Summer Assembly in Eureka

Intergroup Committee Round Robin Break-out Session:

Outreach, Fellowship, and Communications

  1. Communications, Isae
    1. The Communications Committee includes two publications and special projects
      • The Buzz (weekly digital newsletter) that goes out to 2K subscribers listing recovery events and
      • The Point published monthly includes personal stories of recovery, poetry and artwork from SF and Marin members
    2. go to aasfmarin.org and select “Stay Connected”. There you will find drop down links and submission guidelines for The Buzz and The Point
    3. Communications projects include Annual Report. The report included data and facts to help the Fellowship understand what we do and why we exist
    4. Another project the Communications Committee is working on is updating the Integroup page on aasfmarin.org
  1. Intergroup Fellowship, Judy
    1. Events include Founder’s Day at Golden Gate Park
    2. Assisted with Marin Fellowship Committee’s Founder’s Day in Marin which included Service Panel
    3. Planning an ugly sweater party during the holidays at Central Office in appreciation of our volunteers and the whole Fellowship
    4. Workshops include Safety but looking for more suggestions
  1. Outreach Committee, Marty
    1. Asking all IGRs to share and read a brief IGR announcement. It will be posted in The Buzz and website. Goal is to attract more IGR participation at the Intergroup level.
    2. Why an outreach committee? Had a group inventory where a bunch of questions and what came of the inventory was two things
      • knowledge gap – might not know that Central Office is part of Intergroup
      • groups are underrepresented. The more participation we have at Intergroup level, we are able to accomplish more

Share about your Home Group

  1. Lucille, IGR, Intimate Feelings in Marin County at 9AM in Novato.
    1. The meeting time moved from 10AM to 9AM due to thelocation
    2. Womens’ fellowship on the 1st Saturday of the month
    3.  12×12, 2nd and 3rd speaker, 4th Chips or Tradition and on 5th Chips
  2. Laura Lee, IGR, Each Day a New Beginning (In Person)
    1. Monday through Friday – 7AM-8AM
    2. Wednesday is Step or Tradition
    3. Friday is Speaker
    4. About 30 to 50 people, a lot of newcomers

 What’s On Your Mind

  1. A member discussed post-COVID decision-making and when groups should start discussing going back to in-person meetings, staying hybrid, or splitting up online and in-person meetings. Wants to hear from other IGRs about their process and decisions for their meetings.
  2. A member talked about the importance of working with others and getting involved with service.
  3. A member shared their experience with meetings post-COVID. They moved online during the pandemic. Getting their online meeting established took awhile to get the tech right. Going back to in-person meetings depends on each meeting. On Awakening now has two stand alone meetings, in-person and online.
  4. A member shared that former IGR and dear friend Jennifer K. passed away last weekend. Her home group was Intimate Feelings and she had 30 years sobriety.

Adjourn with the Responsibility Statement

Treasurer’s Report

June 2023 Income Statement_Summary
June 2023 Balance Sheet
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