The Buzz | May 12, 2023

Intergroup Design Contest

Calling all illustrators and designers! San Francisco and Marin Intergroup is looking for a new logo to accompany the newly named Grateful Givers program on our website. The new logo will replace the current illustration of the dollar. We know the Fellowship has many talented artists—we’re reaching out to you! Submit your proposed illustration to [email protected] before the contest ends on June 30. Intergroup will vote on the winner this summer. The winner gets bragging rights and their illustration showcased on our website! Consider becoming a Grateful Giver today. Your ongoing contributions support important 12th Step services at Intergroup.

Post-Conference Assembly Happenings

Can’t wait to hear about what happened at this year’s General Service Conference in New York? You’re in luck as there are two post-conference events happening this weekend. Starting with the Post-Conference Assembly Dinner hosted by District 06 San Francisco on May 12 @ 6pm at UCSF Mission Center Building. Dinner is at 6:30 pm, and a speaker meeting follows at 7:30pm with Penny C. The next day is the hybrid Post-Conference Assembly on May 13 @ 8:30am-5:30pm Donworth Events Center, in San Francisco. This event hosted by CNCA 06 and District 16 Spanish Central, features our Area Delegate who will share what they saw, felt and heard at this year’s General Service Conference.

A Night of Family Recovery

The 10th annual “Night of Family Recovery” is Saturday, May 13 from 5:30-9:30pm in San Rafael. This hybrid Al-Anon event with A.A. participation includes a meeting with speakers from both programs, Billy N. of Florida and Arisa B. of Massachusetts, a potluck dinner, fellowship, entertainment, pop-up bookstore and a raffle giveaway. A $15 contribution is suggested to cover the cost of the event but no one will be turned away. 

12th Step Workshop

Ever wondered what it’s like to do a 12th Step call? Thinking about a teleservice commitment but need encouragement? Then you should attend the 12-Step Call Workshop on May 20 @2pm at the Marin Alano Club in San Rafael. Marin Teleservice and Marin Fellowship Committee are co-hosting a workshop about 12th Step calls and do’s and don’ts for teleservice volunteers. For more information, read about one member’s experience with Teleservice.

NorCal H&I Conference

Marin Pop Up Bookstore