The Buzz | September 30, 2022

Special Service Edition of The Point is Here!

The latest edition of The Point, featuring works by local A.A. members, is now available here. In honor of Unity Day in San Francisco and Marin (see more below), the October edition is devoted to stories about service and how it’s transformed our lives. It is also being printed and will be available at sober club houses, San Francisco and Marin H&I and the Unity Days. Come to a Unity Day celebration to hear more about the joys of service and get your special printed edition of The Point!
 

Tech Committee Meeting Monday

Interested in technology and want to be of service? Join the Technology Committee online on Monday, October 3 @ 6pm to learn about supporting Central Office IT needs and discuss ways Intergroup can assist local A.A. meetings with tech best practices. Anyone interested may join, and the Tech Committee would particularly appreciate participation from people able to assist with upgrading Central Office from DSL to fiber and with Airtable database knowledge/experience.

Get Ready for Unity Day in SF and Marin

San Francisco Unity Day is October 8; Marin Unity Day is October 15. These annual service fairs offer the chance to meet representatives from Intergroup and service entities, participate in orientations and workshops and hear representatives discuss the value of our service organizations. You can also participate online.

Step 10 Workshop

The Step-by-Step series continues on October 8 with this hands-on session that includes “writing, talking, walking, interacting … to experience Step 10 in new ways”. The workshop is 2-4pm at Hillside Church, 2000 Las Gallinas Ave., San Rafael. Zoom is observation only, due to the interactive nature of the event.
 

Save the Date: How to Talk to Groups About Money

The 7th Tradition is where money and spirituality mix—always a timely topic! California Northern Coastal Area (CNCA) is sponsoring this virtual workshop on the 7th Tradition on November 12, which will cover a range of topics: How to improve our 7th Tradition practices, what makes a financially healthy group, and service entities and why we support them. 

Service Opportunities for the Week …

Easy Does It

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