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14 06, 2024

June 14, 2024

Happy Birthday Alcoholics Anonymous!

This week marks the 89th anniversary of A.A.’s founding, commemorating Dr. Bob’s last drink on June 10, 1935. A.A. members around the world have come together to celebrate and express their gratitude for Bill W. and Dr. Bob’s legacy. Help continue our Founders’ efforts to reach the still suffering alcoholic by contributing to the San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. There are several ways to contribute:

  • Send an Individual Contribution directly to San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. We accept annual contributions from A.A. members up to $5,000.
  • Sign up to be a Grateful Giver by contributing to Intergroup on a monthly basis. These recurring contributions are a consistent source of revenue Intergroup relies on.
  • If you are already a Grateful Giver, please consider upping your monthly contribution to Intergroup. Email [email protected] or call (415) 674-1820 to increase your pledge amount.

Keep reading and scroll down for some fun trivia about the origins of Founders’ Day!

Save the Date: “A Night of Happy Destiny” Gala and Speaker Meeting

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup is excited to announce “A Night of Happy Destiny” Gala and Speaker Meeting on Saturday, August 3 from 5 – 9pm in San Francisco. This A.A. event with Al-Anon participation includes a meeting with speakers from both programs, Roger W (Fort Knox, KY) and Patsy C (San Francisco), a buffet dinner, fellowship, sobriety countdown and silent auction. Individual banquet tickets are $40 or you (or your home group) can reserve a table of 8 for $320. 

New Location for Marin Pop-Up and Marin General Service

Pre-purchase your A.A. literature and chips by June 15 via the online bookstore for pick-up on Monday, June 17 at the Marin General Service meeting. Also, starting this month Marin General Service has a new meeting location: 9 Ross Valley Drive, San Rafael. Select A.A. literature will also be available for purchase 6:45 – 9pm. Please note: no parking on Ross Valley Drive.

Sound Bath Meditation and A.A. Meeting

Teleservice Volunteer Opportunities

Teleservice provides telephone service 24 hours a day for alcoholics in need in Marin and San Francisco. The Committee has the following positions available: Vice Chair, Recording Secretary and Special Events Coordinator. To get involved with Teleservice contact [email protected] or attend the committee meeting on June 17. The orientation is @ 6pm followed by the business meeting @ 6:45pm.

Central Office Closed for Juneteenth

Central Office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Central Office will then resume regular hours of operation, which are Tuesday – Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturdays 12 – 4pm.

As Promised, Fun Trivia about Founders’ Day

Did you know that Founders’ Day was not always celebrated on June 10? 

Prior to 1950, Founders’ Day was celebrated on Mother’s Day, the day Bill W. and Dr. Bob first met in Akron, OH. Why did the date change? The 1st International Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous was launched to celebrate A.A.’s 15th birthday in 1950. The National Headquarters (now the General Service Office) recognized that a large out-of-town gathering wouldn’t work for A.A. members who needed to spend time with their wives and mothers on Mother’s Day. 

That’s why Founders’ Day was changed to June 10, so moms wouldn’t have to compete for our attention on Mother’s Day!  

P.S. The next International Convention will take place July 3-6, 2025 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. Registration and hotel bookings will open this autumn. Click here for the latest Convention news from GSO!

Service Opportunities

  • SF H&I (online) is June 15.
    • Orientation @ 11am
       
  • Archives (in-person) is June 16 @ 12pm.
     
  • Teleservice Committee (online) is June 17.
    • Orientation @ 6pm
    • Business Meeting @ 6:45pm
       
  • Marin General Service (hybrid/new meeting location) is June 17.
    • New GSR Orientation @ 7pm 
    • District Meeting @ 7:30pm

Moving Towards A Greater Freedom

For the love of picnics and parades, 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.   Your San Francisco and Marin Intergroup | Central Office
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7 06, 2024

The Buzz | June 7, 2024

On Sunday, June 9, Marin Fellowship Committee is hosting We’re in this Together! Founders’ Day from 11:30am – 3pm at Gerstle Park in San Rafael. A.A. speaker meeting starts at 12pm with Kate K. and Jeff J. followed by music, picnic, fun and games. 

The following news was shared at San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s June 5 meeting. Please take this back to your group and any other A.A. meetings you attend.

  • Intergroup updated our 2023 Annual Report financials after an independent review by our CPA. While the correction was relatively minor, Intergroup ended the year with a slight surplus rather than a deficit. This surplus has not continued and Intergroup is now facing a small deficit. We are asking groups to send in 7th Tradition contributions more frequently and A.A. members to dig a little deeper in support of your local Intergroup.
     

  • Sign up to become a Grateful Giver by contributing to San Francisco and Marin Intergroup on a monthly basis. Or, if you are already a Grateful Giver, please consider upping your monthly contribution to support Intergroup’s 12th Step work. These recurring contributions are a consistent source of revenue Intergroup relies on.
     

  • Central Office Volunteers are needed to answer the phone lines, greet customers, and assist with special projects. Minimum of one year sobriety. For more information about a weekly two-hour shift opportunity, please email [email protected].

Delegate’s Report on the 74th General Service Conference

On Tuesday, June 11, our Area Delegate will share the results of this year’s Conference, including the approved agenda items to publish the Plain Language Big Book, and develop pamphlets for the transgender alcoholic and the Asian / Asian-American alcoholic. His report will be followed by a Q&A session. All members are welcome.
 

Sound Bath Meditation and A.A. Meeting

 New Location for Marin Pop-Up Bookstore
Celebrating our Co-Founders

For the love of Dr. Bob’s last drink, 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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31 05, 2024

The Buzz | May 31, 2024

Correction to 2023 Financials

After an independent review of our financials, San Francisco and Marin Intergroup has corrected the end-of-year financials in our 2023 annual report. While the correction was relatively minor, Intergroup ended the year with a surplus of $3,323 rather than a deficit. Take a look at the updated 2023 Annual Report financials and an explanation of the correction. Although Intergroup ended the year with a small surplus, that trend has not continued, and Intergroup is now facing a small deficit. We are asking groups and individual members to dig a little deeper in support of San Francisco and Marin Intergroup’s 12th Step services.  

Kickball in the Park

Come to Christopher Field, in San Francisco on June 1 for an A.A. speaker meeting with Al-Anon participation @ 11am. After the meeting, stay for fellowship and kickball from 12-3pm. For details and to register.

Celebrating Founders’ Day

Groups and members around the world commemorate the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous on the anniversary of co-founder Dr. Bob’s last drink in June 1935. Join your fellows in celebration at upcoming Founders’ Day events in San Francisco and Marin County.

Saturday, June 8 in San Francisco

Register as a Trusted Servant

Are you a Secretary, Treasurer or Intergroup Representative? If so, please register your commitment with San Francisco and Marin Intergroup to help us stay connected to local A.A. meetings. To register, find your meeting in the aasfmarin.org meeting finder, open the listing and click on “Update Meeting Info” to fill out the registration form. That’s it! You can also call the Central Office bookstore at (415) 674-1820 and register over the phone. We will confirm your submission with a welcome email full of resources to assist you in your new position—and thank you for your service!

Are you a Grateful Giver?

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 Grateful Giver to contribute monthly to support the work of San Francisco and Marin Intergroup, visit aasfmarin.org/grateful-givers or call the Central Office bookstore at (415) 674-1820. 

Save the Date: Western Roundup Living Sober Conference

The 49th Annual Western Roundup Living Sober Conference takes place in San Francisco, CA July 5-7, 2024. The longest-running U.S. conference for LGBTQIA+ A.A. members is happening in person and features engaging workshops, inspiring speakers and fun fellowship. And on Friday and Saturday, be sure to stop by to check out the abundance of A.A. literature at the Intergroup Pop Up Bookstore.  

Service Opportunities

Honoring Our Past

For the love of remembering those who served, 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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16 05, 2024

The Buzz | May 10, 2024

Sober Spring Fling

Post-Conference Assembly

Can’t wait to hear about what happened at this year’s General Service Conference in New York? You’re in luck as the hybrid Post-Conference Assembly is May 11 @ 9am-5:30pm at the Willits Community Center, in Willits. Hosted by CNCA 06, this event features our Area Delegate who will share what they saw, felt and heard including updates on the Plain Language Big Book translation and the proposed pamphlets for the Transgender Alcoholic, the Unhoused Alcoholic and the Asian and Asian-American Alcoholic.

AA Grapevine Prices are Going Up

Intergroup is raising our AA Grapevine prices starting May 15. As you may know, AA Grapevine raised their prices in 2023 and Intergroup purchased a substantial amount of literature to delay the price increase on our end however it is now time to raise our prices. 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.
 

Sound Bath Meditation and Meeting

Marin Pop-Up Bookstore at Marin General Service

Communications Service Opportunity

If you have experience in communications or marketing, we want to hear from you! Our illustrious Communications Committee, which oversees The Point, The Buzz and our annual report publications needs a new Chairperson, which is a two-year commitment. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Are You a Grateful Giver?

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 Grateful Giver to contribute monthly to support the work of San Francisco and Marin Intergroup, visit aasfmarin.org/grateful-givers. 

Service Opportunities
We Must Be Responsible

Make sure the hand of A.A. is always there when anyone, anywhere reaches out for help. 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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24 05, 2024

The Buzz | May 24, 2024

3rd Annual Family BBQ in Fairfax

The Fairfax 7am Attitude Adjustment Meeting is holding a family barbecue at Lake Lagunitas on May 25 @ 10am-3pm. A.A. meeting starts @ 1pm.
 

Memorial Day BBQ and Speaker Meeting

Join the Fellowship at the Marin Alano Club on May 27 for an A.A. meeting, barbecue and live music. Speakers Jeffrey N. & Theresa N. @ 12pm.

Pop-Up Bookstore @ Tuesday Chip

The Marin Pop-Up Bookstore will be at Tuesday Chip in San Rafael on May 28. A.A. literature will be available for sale (no pre-orders) at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street @ 7:30-9:45pm.
 

Kickball in the Park

Come to Christopher Field, in San Francisco on June 1 for an A.A. speaker meeting with Al-Anon participation @ 11am. After the meeting, stay for fellowship and kickball from 12-3pm. For details and to register.

Founders’ Day Festivities

Save the date for two upcoming Founders’ Day events in San Francisco and Marin!

On Saturday, June 8, San Francisco and Marin Intergroup presents Founders’ Day ‘Picnic in the Park’ at Golden Gate Park’s Lindley Meadow, in San Francisco. Join us from 12-3:30pm for a fun-filled fellowship event including picnic, lawn games, dessert potluck and a speaker meeting with Ron D (Lincoln, CA). Help spread the word. To get involved email [email protected].

Founders Day in Marin, hosted by Marin Fellowship Committee, is Sunday, June 9 from 11:30am-3:30pm at Gerstle Park, in San Rafael. A.A. speaker meeting starts at 12pm with Kate K and Jeff J. followed by music, picnic, fun and games.

Service Opportunities

Practicing These Principles

For the love of spending time with family, 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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9 05, 2024

The Buzz | May 3, 2024

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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24 05, 2024

The Buzz | May 17, 2024

Update to Last Week’s Buzz

The May 18 Sound Bath Meditation and A.A. Meeting hosted by Marin Fellowship Committee has been canceled.

Place Orders for Marin Pop-Up Bookstore

Pre-purchase your A.A. literature and chips by May 18 via the online bookstore for pick-up on Monday, May 20 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 6:45-9pm.
 

AAWS Pamphlets Price Increases

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup is following A.A. World Services’ lead by increasing the price of some of our pamphlets. On May 1, AAWS announced a price increase on select pamphlets and the pamphlet rack due to supply chain issues and the rising cost of paper. Click here for the updated 2024 Literature Price List. Intergroup sells basic literature, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions at cost, however for other A.A. literature we add a small mark-up to help with operating the bookstore.

Volunteers Needed for San Francisco Founders’ Day

On Saturday, June 8, San Francisco and Marin Intergroup presents Founders’ Day “Picnic in the Park” at Golden Gate Park’s Lindley Meadow. Join us from 12-3:30pm for a fun-filled fellowship event including picnic, lawn games, dessert potluck and a speaker meeting with Ron D. Email [email protected] to volunteer or more info.
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3rd Annual Family BBQ in Fairfax

The Fairfax 7am Attitude Adjustment Meeting is holding a family barbecue at Lake Lagunitas on May 25 @ 10am-3pm. A.A. meeting starts @ 1pm.
 

Memorial Day BBQ and Speaker Meeting

Join the Fellowship at the Marin Alano Club on May 27 for an A.A. meeting, barbecue and live music. Speakers Jeffrey N. & Theresa N. @ 12pm.

Service Opportunities

  • SF H&I (in person) is May 18.

  • Teleservice Committee (online) is May 20. 

    • Orientation @ 6pm

    • Business Meeting @ 6:45pm

  • Marin General Service (hybrid) is May 20.

    • New GSR Orientation @ 7pm

    • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm

  • Intergroup Fellowship Committee (online) is May 23 @ 5pm.

  • Marin Public Information (in person) is May 23.

    • Orientation @ 7pm

    • Business Meeting @ 7:30pm
First Things First

For the love of keeping sobriety as your first priority, 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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