northeast florida nefl intergroup news december 2017...

November 2017

Vol. 56

Number# 11

Published in Northeast Florida Since 1962

Northeast Florida

Intergroup

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PUBLISHED in Northeast Florida SINCE 1962

NEFL INTERGROUP NEWS DECEMBER 2017 VOL 56 NUMBER 12

The symbol of the circle and triangle is an ancient spiritual symbol meaning mind, body,

and spirit together as one. In AA, this symbol represents the three parts of our program (recovery, unity, service) which are the solutions to the three-part disease of alcoholism (physical, mental and spiritual). The circle surrounding the triangle represents Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole. The equilateral triangle is the strongest construction structure known to us. Because all three sides are equal, the triangle represents the balance required among all 36 principles in order for us to stay sober. "The circle stands for the whole world of A.A., and the triangle stands for A.A.'s Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity, and Service. Within our wonderful new world, we have found freedom from our fatal obsession. That we have chosen this particular symbol is perhaps no accident. The priests and seers of antiquity regarded the circle enclosing the triangle as a means of warding off spirits of evil, and A.A.'s circle and triangle of Recovery, Unity, and Service has certainly meant all of that to us and much more." (Bill W., Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, Bill W.’s 1955 speech)

INTERGROUP INFOINTERGROUP INFO

INTERGROUP OFFICE 3128 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207

Tel: 904-399-8535 Fax: 904-399-8537 Website: www.neflaa.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Open: Mon—Fri 9 am - 5 pm 1st Sat. of the month 1 pm— 4 pm

All ADD-A-LINE submissions due

by the 18th of each month.

CHAIR CONTACTs INTERGROUP OFFICERS

Chair: Don P. 904-303-0628 Vice-Chair: Linda G. 904-608-1634 Treasurer: Dan B. 904-737-7532

Steering Committee Preston W. 914-882-9373

ADD-A-LINE Editor/Committee

Luke S. 904-360-9080 E Mail: [email protected]

All articles due to Intergroup by the 18th of each month!

Archives Committee Tom W.

201-424-3827 E Mail the IG office [email protected]

Banquet Committee

Eric K. Co-Chair 626-234-0746 Frank H. Co-Chair 904-400-1382

Corrections Committee

For women in Jail: Gayle E. 904-655-3881

E Mail: [email protected]

for men in Jail: Freddy S. 904-226-3712

E Mail: [email protected]

CPC/PI – Cooperation with the

Professional Community & Public Information Committee:

Christopher G. 772-475-3583 E Mail: [email protected]

Finance Committee:

Bill R. 904-313-5113 E Mail: [email protected]

Phone Army:

Holly C. 904-662-0646 E Mail: [email protected]

Treatment Facility Committee:

Paul H. 904-759-3211 For E Mail call the IG office at 399-8535

GRAPEVINE COMMITTEE Allison R.904-806-7266 [email protected]

Intergroup Fellowship Breakfast

& Meeting Next Meeting is Saturday,

Saturday ,January 6 Gateway’s Dining Room

555 Stockton St. 8 :00 am ~ Breakfast Buffet

Only $4 per person 8:30 am ~ Speaker Business

Meeting , 9:45 am Meeting in the

back Conference room.

December 2017 Add A Line—

Office WILL Be CLOSED ALL DAY DECEMBER 25th , CHRISTMAS DAY

Office Log

DECEMBER 2017 Add A Line—

Thank you all so much for your service!

FINANCE COMMITTEEFINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS 5:30 PM,

Tuesday December 12, IG office Any Member Welcome!

DISTRICT MEETING INFO

CLAY COUNTY CORRECTIONS COMMITTEE

A new committee has formed! Here’s your chance to get involved with Corrections in District 3 -

Clay County Corrections Committee MEETS THE 1st SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH AT CLAY COUNTY CLUB

HOUSE AT 3PM 1835 SMITH STREETORANGE PARK, FL CONTACT : [email protected] Kat 828.284.4646 text, or leave msg

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Meets at 5:30 PM Tuesday DECEMBER 19th At The I.G. Office . Any AA member is welcome!

VACANT

CORRECTIONS CORRECTIONS

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEETS EVERY FIRST THURSDAY

After Monthly Saturday. I.G. Meeting 6pm @ 711 St. Johns Bluff Road

NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION 9-11 6PM 500 E Bay St.

For Info and qualifications, Call Freddy S. 904-226-3712 ARCHIVES

Committee MEETS at the IG OFFICE at NOON 12/4/17


For the most current meeting information, see our website at: www.NEFLAA.org

Step Twelve

“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” With each passing day of our lives, may every one of us sense more deeply the inner meaning of A.A.’s simple prayer: “God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And the wisdom to know the difference.” Reprinted with permission from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Copyright ® Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Tradition Twelve “Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.” Reprinted with permission from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Copyright ® Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Concept Twelve The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.

Reprinted with permission from Twelve Concepts for World Service Copyright ® Alcoholics

Anonymous World Services, Inc.

THE PHONE ARMY is in need of new recruits! Are you interested in

doing some easy service work for our AA community? If you have 6 months of

sobriety, a sponsor , and working knowledge of AA, you too can serve on

this valuable Committee .

Training is provided!

Set an appt. with Intergroup (M-F, 10am – 3pm), or reserve your slot w/Holly (3rd Thursday each month, 6pm

at 1301 Riverplace Blvd., 15th Floor).

For more info: IG Office – 904-399-8535

(M-F training) Holly C., - 904-662-0646 or [email protected] (3rd Thurs.)


NAME: Coffee and Readings TIME: 7:00 AM

DAYS: Monday thru Friday

TYPE OF MEETING: Literature Discussion Meeting

NAME: JABA Live TIME: 8:15 PM

DAY: Tuesday

MEETING TYPE : Speaker

LOCATION: 3645 Spring Park Road 32207

Hear Ye, Hear Ye… The AA Kingdom Needs Your help!

CHAIR A NEW MEETING! At Mental Health Resource Center North

3333 West 20th St Jacksonville (Northwest office) We are looking for a person to volunteer to lead an AA meeting every Wednesday from 3-4pm or 3:30-4:30pm (whichever works better for the volunteer) Meeting will be run by an AA volunteer and our treatment committee. Contact the intergroup office for more information 399-8535

Duties: Obtain two Big Books Prior to the Meeting from

the Intergroup Office

Get Speaker for the Meeting

Lead the meeting – run the raffle for the Big Books,

ask for volunteers people for chips and readings like a

regular meeting, pass the 7th tradition basket.

Get to the breakfast meeting at 8 am

(recommended) Speaker at 8:30 am

Turn in Raffle and 7th tradition money envelopes gives

to Office Staff ( Mike, Stefanie, or Dan.)

For: INTERGROUP BREAKFAST COORDINATOR

Mandarin Women Elissa 2

Louann 3

Jane 11

Deborah 33

Surrender to Win

Group Lisa K. 30 (Oct)

Sparky 39

Bob D. 11

Beachside Step Study George M. 10

Jeannie M 31

Nicole 3

Lily L. 3

Allison M. 4

Matt E. 4

St. Nicholas Bill B 21

Doug M 9

John T 44

Justin W 4

Glen W 2

Luna S 5

Riley B 9

Valerie F 13

Robby B 29

Ruth H 24

John S 5

Dale V 22

Allie T 4

Mike T 25

Kyler L 1

Pat P 10

Beaches Unity Group Tom P 36

Jeannie Mc 31

Susan H 28

Chuck C 24

Mary B 17

LaRae C 10

Darren L 9

Steve T 9

Charles B 7

Perry C 6

Linda B 4

Tim D 4

Austin B 3

Deborah K 3

Steve E 3

Ex-charger Bill 3

Michael C 2

Ashton E 2

David 1

Meredith 1

Connor 1

June 1

Kai 1

Central Group Hans H 16

Harry M 23

Arlington Group Bob H 37

Bob S 29

Bob M 27

JC 19

Brandon H 2

Debbie M 1

John B 1

Jacque R 1

Mandarin Hi-Noon Ann M. 1


*Group, Name and

FAITHFUL

fivErs Fred H.

Rick T.

Susan I.

Jane L.

Anonymous 1

Anonymous 2

JOIN THE FAITHFUL FIVERS ! Faithful Fivers are A.A. members who choose to contribute five dollars each month to support Central Office in its efforts to carry the A.A. message of hope and recovery to those alcoholics who still suffer in the Jacksonville Area. As a Faithful Fiver, your personal contribution will help Northeast Florida Intergroup Services provide the services necessary to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous. For more information please contact the IG office at 904-399-8535.

Archive Traveling Road Show & Workshop Sponsored By District 3, St Aug & Palatka Jan 27, 2018 - 1-5pm

Come join us for a Walk down memory Lane. Have some fun watching the traveling roadshow -Learn about the important work the archivist do to

preserve our history.

St Mary's Episcopal Church 40 St John's Ave Green Cove Spring FL. 32043

http://smgcs.church/ Homemade Soups, Salads. Dessert's & Coffee

(feel free to bring a soup or dessert) Contact Kat 828.284.4646 with questions, interested in

volunteering, want to bring something, etc.

The Beaches Unity Group will be open overnight (24 hours) on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Please see regular meeting schedule for detailed list of meetings available over the holidays.

November Birthdays

Westside Club—Beginning after

the 8 PM meeting Christmas Eve

(24th) the club will remain open

until after the 8 PM meeting

Christmas Day(25th).

4615 Lexington Ave,

Jacksonville, FL 32210

Phone 904-389-9439.




October financials

Calling all members! Help! Help! Help!

Baker County Jail has No

AA MEETING! Let the hand of AA ALWAYS

be there! For that I am responsible!

Please contact; Sam Kitching 904.259.5893

[email protected] He does his own orientations

Is your Home Group

represented At

Intergroup? Make

sure you know the

happenings and the

business of the North

East Florida

Intergroup. Attend

the Intergroup

business meeting for

your group and keep

them informed!


First Meeting: 1984 -Founders: Ed C. & Darrell O' Type Meeting: Open Discussion -one meeting per week Group Service: Florida State Prison Annex since 2002 The group spun off of The Angry Man Group. Some men did not like the name and wanted a coed group. They chose the Amethyst name because

Amethyst is also called the Sober Stone.

AMETHYST GROUP 11924 San Jose

Boulevard 32223 AA

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