Reminder: Sharing & Connection for Women in Recovery

Come to the backyard of the Marin Alano Club (1360 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael) on September 24 for an afternoon of connection and learnings on topics for women in recovery: “Inclusivity in A.A. Literature” and “Practicing All Our Principles in Meetings”.
 
 

Saturday: Step 9 Workshop

Come hear Kris H. share experience, strength and hope around Step 9. Listen to perspectives on how this Step has helped members clear the wreckage of their past and experience the Ninth Step promises in their own lives. This hybrid event is taking place @ 4pm at Hillside Church (2000 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael) and online. 
 
 

Intergroup Recap

San Francisco and Marin Intergroup held its monthly meeting on September 7. Here’s the latest news to take back to your groups.

  • Save the Dates: Upcoming Unity Days in San Francisco and Marin, a great way to get involved with service:

    • San Francisco Unity Day is October 8 @ 10am-3pm at First Unitarian Universalist 

    • Marin Unity Day is October 15 @12pm-4pm at Unity in Marin in Novato

  • Central Office is welcoming back volunteers! Reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in signing up for a weekly volunteer shift. One year of sobriety is required.

Intergroup Service Committee Opportunities

Remember, anyone can join the service committees. You do not need to be an Intergroup Rep to participate.

  • The Point published its September edition, which can be found online under the Members and Groups page on aasfmarin.org. The Point is looking for personal stories about doing service in A.A. for a special Unity Day issue that will get printed and distributed. Learn more at The Point committee meeting on September 10 @ 12:30pm. 

  • Archives Committee is looking for volunteers and its next meeting is September 18 @ 12pm (in Central Office and online).

  • HelpChat Committee provides a live chat service for new or existing members of A.A. who reach out from the aasfmarin.org website. It is in need of a new committee chair. Please step up and be of service!
 

Reminder: Marin Pop-Up Bookstore

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 19 at the Marin General Service meeting in the Jackson Cafe at Vivalon (930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael). Select A.A. literature (no chips) will also be available for purchase between 6:45-7:30pm and 9-9:30pm. For additional instructions, click here. 
 
 

Join SF Public Relations for Sunday Streets SF

San Francisco Public Relations Committee (SFPR) is looking for volunteers to help with Sunday Streets SF, a six-series event happening throughout San Francisco. The next one in Western Addition is September 18 @ 11am-4pm, and volunteers are needed at the A.A. information table. Help carry the message to the suffering alcoholic who may not yet know about A.A. For more information, email [email protected] or join the SFPR Committee meeting this Monday, September 12 to learn more. Details below.
 
 

Service Opportunities for the Week …
 

We Will Not Regret the Past

For the love of living amends, please share this information with your social media communities (keeping in mind our 11th Tradition of anonymity) and encourage your A.A. fellows to subscribe to The Buzz. All of our prior updates can be found here. Drop our subscription link in the chat at your meetings and tell your members to subscribe to stay in the know on what’s happening with SF/Marin A.A.  🐝  
 

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