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THE STEPS & THE TRADITIONS STEP TEN~ “ Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.” TRADITION TEN~ “Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinions on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.”

South Palm Beach County Intergroup Association, Inc.

Serving A.A. Groups in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach & Lantana

27 Years of Service ~ 1984-2011

OCTOBER 2011

South County A.A. Newsletter

Vol. 27-10 The Hand of A.A. 24 Hours a Day

561-276-4581

As a great starter in the game of life; lots of gusto and

"UMPH", rarely did you see me cross the finish line.

Realizing I wasn't the best or in the top tier, I was certain to

leave before the posting of the official rankings. Often, I got

bored, distracted by whatever glittered or winked at me. Then

there were the insults hurled by those obviously not aware of

my stature (the great I am) that prompted my crisp retort in

not so many pretty words. Restraint of pen and tongue were

not virtues I possessed. Whatever the reason, look for me

strolling off with the rowdy crowd on the way to a party.

Why? Finishing requires perseverance; the steady and

continued action and resolve despite difficulties or setbacks.

I suffered from the adult baby syndrome, lacking determina-

tion and maturity. I was not willing to be one among many;

no matter my position in the pack. Fortunately, all that

changed in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.

"Living" Steps One, Two & Three, I "gave up". Steps Four

and Five required me to "own up". At Six and Seven I

"cleaned up", and in Steps Eight and Nine, I "made up".

Step Ten required me to "grow up". It contains the words

"continued" and "promptly" that cut to the chase.

In early sobriety, my mind had as difficult a time understand-

ing the necessity of "promptly admitting" as my mouth had

forming the words "I am wrong, I am sorry, please forgive

me", required in Step Nine. Told continue, promptly to cor-

rect my wrongs, these Steps seemed increasingly more precari-

ous to climb. Like other A.A.s, early on in the program, my

disease kept me ignorant and, at that time, ignorance was bliss

No wonder people declared they would have run to the nearest

exit if they knew what it took to live a sober life. Yet, If I

wanted to live comfortably inside my skin, there was no

running or hiding.

Deep down, my secret belief was, unlike you who needed to be

in the process day in and day out, I would ARRIVE. Yours

truly would provide an example of quality sobriety; serving as

mentor, teacher, and all around A.A. Poster Girl. That

delusion was crushed by my "continued" need to pick myself

up, dust myself off, take both feet out of my mouth. How would

I be able to trudge the road to happy destiny?

CAUTION, you are entering a no whining zone.

Life happened on God's terms. To name a few:

Getting cut off on I-95, rude customer service representatives,

people who run stop signs, or don't use turn signals.

Not getting the big promotion, even though I was the best

Losing everything, including my home

Silly, useless "gadget/ trinket/stuff" cluttering my space; re-

minders of money squandered.

Through it all, I came to realize God graciously reserves the

right to have people and situations disagree with me whether I

am living sober or not. Sobriety is not an end unto itself or a

guarantee for a pain free existence. It is what gets me into the

game; living sober the way He intended. It has to be done on a

daily basis, consistently. Unfortunately, a booster shot of yes-

terday's recovery will not keep me going today.

Often, I lie awake at night, wondering how God puts

up with me. I know I push Him to the limits, or so it seems.

Starting each day with good intentions then failing in a thou-

sand ways, He still forgives me of the same mistakes. He

guides me through my A.A.R.P. adolescence. Not one to do

"life" gracefully, I've been compared to the proverbial bull in

a china shop. Gratefully the Tenth Step helps me ascend the

rocky terrain without causing too many landslides.

I love the fable about the man who prayed daily, asking God

for His will. God answered, "Push the rock". So each day the

man pushed the large rock by his hut. Day in and day out he

pushed, and pushed, and pushed the rock...and when he died

and went to meet his Maker, he hung his head low. "Why are

you so down trodden?", God asked. His answer could barely

be heard, "I have failed You, despite my endless efforts, I never

moved the rock". "My son!", God exclaimed, "I never asked

you to move the rock, I asked you to push the rock."

God did not call me into existence JUST on the day I was born

or on the day I was graced with the gift of sobriety. He calls me

into life each day I wake up sober. When I pray for His will

that day, He asks "Will you push the rock for Me today?"

You see, I am not called to win or be successful. I am called to

be faithful; suit up, show up, not pick up, and keep on

keeping on.

Grateful for the unfailing love and mercy, sober only by His

grace, I approach true tolerance and begin to comprehend

unconditional love.

"...since all people including ourselves are emotionally ill

and frequently wrong...it is pointless to get angry at people,

like ourselves, suffering from the pains of growing up."

The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions; pg. 92

Continued on page 6

PUSH THE ROCK

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INTERGROUP MINUTES - AUGUST 31, 2011

INTERGROUP MINUTES- AUGUST 31, 2011

Chairperson: Sheryl S. Meeting opened with a moment of silence

followed by the Serenity Prayer. Minutes from July 27, 2011 were ap-

proved. Introduced new group reps. Baskets were passed according to

the 7th Tradition.

Welcome New Group Reps: Jennifer L.-Journey To Freedom; Michael

W.- Delray 11th Step Meditation; Peter G.- Tuesday Men’s Solution

Group; Rolando B. (alt.)- We Are Not Saints; Brian D.- Just For Now;

Barry Z.- Boca Men’s Group; Kurt A.- From Steerage to Captain’s

Table; Mark T.-Old Timers Group; Carol G.- Women With A Solution;

Benzy M.- North Delray Steps and Traditions.

Vice Chair: Liz S. No report.

Secretary: Cheryl S. No report.

Treasurer: Pam T. gave report. Intergroup office expenses have in-

creased this month due to additional expenses. These include an in-

crease in the cost of rent, payment of office liability insurance and extra

printing costs for the Where and Whens. Intergroup is self supporting

through their own contributions and will be paying a fair rent of $35 to

Central House for the use of their space for our monthly business meet-

ing.

Office Manager: Pam T. Thank you to all the volunteers doing a great

job in the Intergroup office. **Holiday Open House is being held on

Saturday December 3, 2011 from 11am-3pm. Holiday gifts, fun, food

and fellowship! **Pam will be attending the AAWS/GV Seminar on

September 28, 2011 in Tucson AZ where GSO/GV staff and employees

of Intergroups all over the United States and Canada get together and

share their ideas and suggestions to better serve the AA community.

Questions and recommended topics from homegroups and individuals

are welcome. **When new groups want to announce their meetings,

please be willing to take responsibility and commitment for at least 6

months before asking Intergroup to list it in the Where and When. **The

office will be closed September 5, 2011 for Labor Day.

Archives: Nick L. A Grapevine Preservation Workshop was held Au-

gust 20, 2011 in conjunction with District 8 which recounted the general

history of AA and the archival process. Future projects include the con-

servation of the slide show presentation into digital format and the con-

tinuation of organizing, researching and the creation of the display that

will be present at the Gratitude dinner. Special thanks go to Archivist

Michael G., Fred O., Jeannie G. and Theresa C. for their dedication and

passion for their service work.

General Service: Jerry W.- excused absence. Liz S. gave his report.

The next Quarterly will be held on October 28-30, 2011 in

Sebring. **The next business meeting is September 11, 2011.**Please

remember to put your group’s GS number on any contributions to Dis-

trict, Area, and GSO to avoid any confusion. **Due to complaints all

around the country and a reported anonymity break on the Grapevine

website, the GV shut down their links to social networks.

Group Information: Jim S. Please keep this committee notified of any

changes in group meeting status or meetings that are not in existence

any longer. Welcome to new groups, SNL Group in West Boca and

From Steerage to Captain’s Table in Delray/Crossroads Club..

Hospitals and Institutions: Carey A.- excused absence. Sarah P. gave

report. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2011 at 2pm,

Intergroup office. Meetings are always held on the 3rd Saturday

of every month. Volunteers are always needed.

Public Information: Kathleen H.- excused absence.

SCAAN: Beverly W.- excused absence. Matt T. gave report. The com-

mittee encourages involvement from AA members to submit articles

based on experience, strength and hope which can be emailed to the

Intergroup office.

NPBC Intergroup Liaison: Andrew H. A potluck dinner will be held

on September 17, 2011 at 6-9pm at the Finland House in Lantana. The

treasurer position at NPBC Intergroup remains vacant. Discussion about

the possibility about placing AA ads on the interior of local buses was

discussed, plus possibly sharing the cost with NPBC Intergroup

Telephone Relay: Zach S. The idea of telephone land lines were dis-

cussed in case of hurricane emergencies. All months are covered until

March 2012.

Where and When: Todd L. The new Where and Whens have been

printed. The next printing will be Dec/Jan 2012.

12th Step Committee: Bari W. and Bill J. Bill J. is currently assessing

volunteers to update the men’s list. Bari W. reports that more women

volunteers are needed especially during the day. Reps are being asked

to take information back to their homegroups to enlist volunteers. Grati-

tude was given to Nicola L. and Fred H. for their service work on the

wonderful success of the 12th Step Miracles Workshop, August 6, 2011.

Serenity Scramble: Sarge. Scramble will be held on October 16, 2011.

Reps are being asked to enlist their homegroups to Sponsor A Hole to

support Intergroup. Participation is not limited to golfers. Food, fun

and fellowship for all. Volunteers can sign up at the Intergroup office.

Gratitude Dinner: Melissa C. Dinner is being sponsored by Women

Living Sober. Tickets for the event November 19, 2011 at the Embassy

Suites in Boca will be sold at the next SPBC Intergroup business meet-

ing on September 28, 2011. Reps are asked to make announcements.

Tables of 10 are being sold, $500.00. Individual tickets will be sold

after the meeting at $50.00 a ticket.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

Deanna D.-announced that the musical comedy, “Wake Up Little Suzie”

that was presented at the last Florida State convention will be showing a

longer version on Saturday September 24, 2011 at DAF. All performers

are AA member, and will be contributing some of the proceeds to SPBC

Intergroup. Tickets can be purchased through Michael S. or at the Inter-

group office, $10 and $5.

Elections: Sheryl S. conducted elections for Treasurer and Bridge the

Gap Chair. Paula E. and Mark Z. stepped down for personal reasons.

The new elected are:

Treasurer: Sarah P.

Bridge the Gap: Willie B.

Meeting ended at 8pm with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted by Cheryl S.

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GROUP AUG YTD GROUP AUG YTD GROUP AUG YTD

1-2-3 Step, Boca 0 0 Just For Now, Boca 0 399 Sobriety For Breakfast, W Boca 0 846

11th Step Group, Lake Worth 0 0 Language Of The Heart, Delray 150 427 Sobriety In The Wind, Delray 206 1,059

12 O'Clock High,W Boca 100 925 Lantana Group 35 176 Sobriety In The Wind, Lk Worth 0 0

AA Oldtimers Group 0 150 Let's Do Lunch, Boca 43 236 SOS (10am), Boca 68 680

All Aboard 0 679 Living In Sobriety,Boca 0 50 Speak Easy 0 0

Big Book Adventure, Boca 0 191 Living Sober Women, Delray 0 100 Spiritual Awakenings,Boca 0 105

Boca Big Book Step Study 0 0 Living Sober,W. Boca 0 0 Step Aboard All Traditions 0 0

Boca Boyz, West Boca 14 113 Lost Marbles 0 0 Step By Step, Delray 0 0

Boca Friendly 0 0 Lunch Bunch, Boca 0 120 Step Into The Solution, Boca 0 0

Boca Men's Recovery 0 0 Men's Tuesday Solution, Boca 0 408 Steps On Sat, Boca Pines 0 0

Boca Men's, Boca 0 2,200 Men On-Track, Boca 0 450 Sunday Men's Roving BB, Delray 0 26

Boca Raton Speaker Group 0 100 Men With Solutions, Delray 0 105 Sunday Morning Spiritual Group 0 200

Boca Study, Boca 0 118 Midday Miracles, Delray 150 1,008 Sunday Night Speaker, Boca 0 100

Boca Women's Group 0 50 Morning Medicine,Boca 99 852 Sunday Serenity Group 0 50

Boynton Beach Beginners 0 50 New Beginnings Women's BB 0 0 Sunny Isles, Lantana 308 471

Boynton Beach Group, Boynton 0 160 New Beginnings, Wayside 0 0 Sunrise Beach Meeting, Delray 0 2,100

Boynton Beach Men's, Boynton 0 0 New Life Group 400 3,000 TGIF, Delray 0 200

Boynton Boat Ramp Group 0 0 North Boca Steps & Traditions, 105 397 The West Boca Ask it Basket 0 0

Cardinal Lane, Lantana 0 140 North Delray Steps & Traditions 0 0 Thursday Night BBSS 0 0

Central House Delray 0 0 One Day At A Time, Delray 0 1,709 To Thine Own Self Be True 0 0

Daily Grace 0 0 One Page at a Time, Delray Beac 0 156 Too Young to be Glum 0 0

Delray 11th Step Meditation Grp0 140 Open Your Heart, Delray 0 200 Tradition Three Group 0 0

Depression and the Alcoholic 0 300 Page 83 Group 0 0 Tues Night BBSS, Lake Worth 0 0

Derailroaded Group 0 0 People With Time 242 920 Untitled Group 0 86

Divas at 830 AM 233 813 Practicing These Principles 0 0 We're Just Beginners 0 0

Double Digit Gang, Delray 88 88 Principles and Promises 0 112 We Agnostics, Boca 0 60

Downtown Delray Group 0 1,275 Principles in Practice 0 0 We are Not Saints, Boynton 0 179

Downtown, Boynton 0 0 Re-Entry Group,Boynton 0 0 We Believers, Boca 0 440

Drop The Rock Today 0 0 Right to Sobriety, Lake Worth 0 0 Wed. Morning 11th Step Group 0 0

East Delray Men's Group 0 704 Road To Recovery, Boca 0 125 Wednesday Night Beginners W Boc0 0

Eastside Women's Group 0 0 Romance & Finance, W Boca 0 200 Welcome Home in Delray 100 250

Easy Does It, Boca 0 0 Safe Harbor, Boynton 0 0 West Boca Beginners 0 330

Experience, Strength & Hope, BB0 0 Safe Haven 0 450 West Boca Big Book Group 0 0

Five Time Losers, Delray 0 550 Saturday Night Double Speaker 0 0 West Boca Jaywalkers 0 0

Fri Night Special/Sat.Eve Post 0 700 Saturday Night Live @ Five,Boca 0 136 West Boynton Group 249 1,240

Friday Night Live 0 0 Second Chance Women, Delray 0 186 Westside Group, Delray 230 596

Friendship Group, West Boca 50 150 Second Street Sobriety, Delray 0 172 Wine Into Water, Delray 0 300

Grub & Gratitude 0 0 Seniors In Sobriety,Delray 0 150 Women's Fourth Dimension, Lanta0 93

Happy Hour, Boca 0 258 Serenity Hour, Delray 0 1,045 Women's Peace of Mind, Boca 0 68

HP Breakfast Club 0 0 Serenity On Saturday, Delray 0 0 Women In Recovery, Boca 0 220

Inner Voice Candlelight 0 0 Serenity On The Beach,Lantana 0 480 Women Living Sober, Boca 0 180

Inside Out Group 10 50 Singleness of Purpose 0 0 Women Seeking The truth BBSS 0 0

Intergroup Meeting 67 390 Sober Fri Night,Boca Pines 0 100 Womens BBSS, Delray 15 176

Journey to Freedom, Boca 0 801 Sober Sisters Lake Worth 0 0 Young At Heart, Delray 0 100

Just Before Dawn 100 250 Sober Sisters, Boca 149 763 Young People w ith a Solution 202 427

Just Do It, W Boca 0 0 Sober Sunset Group, Boca Pines150 1,232 3,563 37,792$

GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS

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INTERGROUP FINANCIAL REPORT

THERE'S A HOLE IN MY SIDEWALK…

A Poem by Portia Nelson: Autobiography in Five Chapters

1) I walk down the street. ....There is a deep hole in the sidewalk .... I fall in. .... I am lost — I am hopeless. .... It isn't my fault. .... It takes forever to find a way out. 2) I walk down the same street. ....There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. .... I pretend I don't see it. .... I fall in again. .... I can't believe I'm in the same place. .... But it isn't my fault. .... It still takes a long time to get out. 3) I walk down the same street. ....There is a deep hole in the sidewalk .... I see it is there. .... I still fall in — it's a habit .... My eyes are open .... I know where I am .... It is MY fault. .... I get out immediately. 4) I walk down the same street. ....There is a deep hole in the sidewalk .... I walk around it. 5) I walk down a DIFFERENT street.

Did You Know

Based upon the estimated AA members in SPBC ~

The cost per AA member to operate your Intergroup is $28 per

Year!?

UPDATE from GSO~ “How To Find Meetings” on the AA.org

website makes it easier to access local resources for meeting

information by state or province; arranged alphabetically by the

city for the local Intergroups.

UPDATE from SPBC, Intergroups now have direct

contact with the records department and will keep postings

as current as possible. When changes are made to the

“Where the When” they are reported to the A.A. record

department as well!

I pray, God, You remove my selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear. pray I may continue:

To grow in understanding & effectiveness;

To take daily spot check inventories; To PROMPTLY correct mistakes

To take responsibility for my actions; To always remember that...

I need Your help.

*paraphrase of Big Book, page 84

10th Step Prayer

God, let me treat everyone I encounter today as I want to be treated tomorrow.

10th Step Prayer*10th Step Prayer*

Thank you for your support!

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October 9th

General Service District 8 Business Meeting

Sunday @ 5 pm-Triangle Club

October 11th

SPBC Intergroup Steering Committee

Tuesday @ 5pm-Intergroup Office

October 15th

Intergroup H & I Committee Meeting

Saturday @ 2pm-Intergroup Office

October 26th

SPBC Intergroup Business Meeting

Wednesday @ 7pm-Delray Central House

October 28-30

South Florida Area 15 General Service Quarterly

Assembly

Hosted by District 3 at Chateau Elan, 150 Midway Dr.,

Sebring, FL 33870. Registration & information a

www.area15aa.org, or your General Service Rep.

October 16

SPBC Intergroup 8th Annual Serenity Scramble Golf Tournament

―We aren’t a glum lot…We absolutely insist on enjoying life‖

Location: Delray Beach Golf Club

8am Shotgun Start ~ Golf ~ Food ~ Fellowship ~ Fun day for all.

Lunch only option for those who would care to join the golfers

Contact intergroup or go to www.aainpalmbeach.org

October 28-30

*Serenity By The Sea, Naples Florida ~ @

www.naplesgranderesort.com – Group Code: ABFS. Event Regis-

tration: www.serenityclubswfl.org.

October 29

*Halloween Dance at Delray Central House!

DJ ~ Costumes ~ Contests ~ Raffles. Admission $5.

November 19

SPBC Intergroup 23rd Annual Gratitude Dinner

―Happy, Joyous, & Free‖

Location: Embassy Suites 661 NW 53rd St. Boca Raton FL.

November 24-27

*45th Las Vegas Round-up ―Sober Fun in The Sun‖

Online Registration: www.lasvegasroundup.org

December 3, 2011

Holiday Open House at SPBC

Hosted by: The SPBC Intergroup Staff

At Intergroup Office~11am to 3pm~Buffet Luncheon

January 28, 2012

Bowling for Big Books! At Strikes Bowl Boca Raton

Call Jay for information or to get involved: 561-674-6200

These listed solely as a service to SCAAN readers,

not an endorsement by SPBC Intergroup.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ??

The SPBC Intergroup Serenity Scramble is October 16th at the Delray Beach Golf Club.

Shotgun start @ 8am. Included in the $90 fee is a continental breakfast, a BBQ cook out lunch, all golf & cart fees, & lots of fun & fellowship!

There will be great raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and prizes for winning teams, longest drive, & closest to the hole.

Again this year there is also a fellowship & food option for those who want to join the golfers at the end of the tournament.

The cost of lunch only is $25. You can register for the tournament by stopping in the Intergroup office,

getting form from your Intergroup Rep or printing one online at: www.aainpalmbeach.org

Remember that individuals, groups, or golf foursomes can sponsor a hole with minimum suggested amount of $100.

Hole sponsors will be recognized with signs on the golf holes. In addition, we are seeking groups or individuals who would like to contrib-

ute prizes for the raffle or make a donation for the prizes. Volunteers are needed and based on the past Serenity Scrambles, the

volunteers have as much fun as the golfers!! So even if you don’t play golf, you can still participate & benefit your inter-

group by: Volunteering to help, Hole Sponsorship, making a Donation for prizes &

merchandise, or Attending the lunch only.

October Service Meetings & Events

LAST CALL! REGISTER TODAY!

South Palm Beach County Intergroup Gratitude Dinner Happy, Joyous, and Free

Saturday Nov. 19, 2011 6:00 pm Embassy Suites Hotel, Boca Raton

Fun & Fellowship to support

SPBC Intergroup

Tickets: $50 Per Person (Cash or Checks only please)

Hosted by: Women Living Sober

Boca Raton

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―Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues;

hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into

public controversy."

Editorial by Bill W.

A.A. Grapevine, September 1948

No A.A. Group or member should ever, in such a way as to implicate

A.A., express any opinion on outside controversial issues -- particularly

those of politics, alcohol reform, or sectarian religion. The Alcoholics

Anonymous Groups oppose no one. Concerning such matters they can

express no views whatever.

To most of us, Alcoholics Anonymous has become as solid as the Rock

of Gibraltar. We like to believe that it will soon be as well known and

just as enduring as that historic landmark. We enjoy this pleasant con-

viction because nothing has yet occurred to disturb it; we reason that we

must hang together or die. Hence we take for granted our continued

unity as a movement.

But should we? Though God has bestowed upon us great favors, and

though we are bound by stronger ties of love and necessity than most

societies, is it prudent to suppose that automatically these great gifts and

attributes shall be ours forever. If we are worthy, we shall probably

continue to enjoy them. So the real question is, how shall we always be

worthy of our present blessings?

Seen from this point of view, our A.A. Traditions are those attitudes and

practices by which we may deserve, as a movement, a long life and a

useful one. To this end, none could be more vital than our

10th Tradition, for it deals with the subject of controversy -- serious

controversy.

On the other side of the world, millions have not long since died in

religious dissension. Other millions have died in political controversy.

The end is not yet. Nearly everybody in the world has turned reformer.

Each group, society and nation is saying to the other, "You must do as

we say, or else". Political controversy and reform by compulsion has

reached an all-time high. And eternal, seemingly, are the flames of reli-

gious dissension.

Being like other men and women, how can we expect to remain forever

immune from these perils? Probably we shall not. At length, we must

meet them all. We cannot flee from them, nor ought we try. If these

challenges do come, we shall, I am sure, go out to meet them gladly and

unafraid. That will be the acid test of our worth.

Our best defense? This surely lies in the formation of a Tradition

respecting serious controversy so powerful that neither the weakness

of persons nor the strain and strife of our troubled times can harm Al-

coholics Anonymous. We know that A.A. must continue to live, or else

many of us and many of our brother alcoholics throughout the world

will surely resume the hopeless journey to oblivion. That must never

be.

As though by some deep and compelling instinct we have thus far

avoided serious controversies. Save minor and healthy growing pains,

we are at peace among ourselves. And because we have thus far

adhered to our sole aim, the whole world regards us favorably.

May God grant us the wisdom and fortitude ever to sustain an

unbreakable unity.

OUR FOUNDER ON TRADITION 10

1. We enter into the world of the spirit.

2. And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone-

even alcohol.

3. For by this time sanity will have returned.

4. We will seldom be interested in liquor.

5. If tempted, we recoil from it as from a hot flame.

6. We react sanely and normally, and we will find that

this has happened automatically.

7. We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has

been given us without any thought or effort on our

part.

8. It just comes! That is the miracle of it.

9. We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding

temptation.

10. We feel as though we had been placed in a position

of neutrality—safe and protected.

11. We have not even sworn off. Instead, the problem

has been removed. It does not exist for us.

12. We are neither cocky nor are we afraid.

13. That is how we react so long as we keep in fit

spiritual condition.

Alcoholics Anonymous pp. 84-85

TENTH STEP PROMISES Push The Rock (continued from page 1)

When life asks too much of me::

Step-children preferring I am not part of any equation

involving them

I push the rock.

Friends come and go, in and out of the program

I push the rock.

Loved ones live long-suffering with diseases, or die in

the blink of an eye

I push the rock.

Despite my defects which pop up like uninvited guests,

I cannot fall or rise farther than God's grace can reach.

In fact there is no dark of night that can keep any of us

from His love and forgiveness. His grace can always

reach. All He asks is that we push the rock.

Beverly W.

Boca Raton, FL

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"I came for m

y

drinking,& stayed

for m

y thinking."

ISM = I, Self, Me…

ISM = Incredibly Short Memory

ISM =I Sponsor ME

"The will of God won’t lead

you where the grace of God

can’t keep you.“

“If you don’t do your first year in

your first year, it will com

e back

and bite you in the bippy," "The elevator to sobriety is broken. You’ll have to take the Steps!”

Meeting Changes

AA Meetings on the Even Hours

AA Fellowship on the Odd Hours

PLEASE: Be a part of this annual event that provides our recovery

community 72 hours of continuous meetings and

fellowship over the Christmas and New Year season!

WHEN: First meeting begins:

December 24th at 12 Noon until 11 pm December 25,

AND

December 31st at 12 Noon until 11 pm January 1st

WHERE: Delray Central House 2170 West Atlantic Ave.

(SW corner of Atlantic Y Congress)

WHO: ALL SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY AA GROUPS

are invited to host a meeting.

HOW: ONE Time Slot per Group please! Drawings for

time slots at the October 26th, 2011

SPBC Intergroup meeting

WHAT: A TWO HOUR commitment that requires the group to:

*Chair a 1 hour meeting

format of chosen by the group) on the even hours

PLUS

*Food and fellowship for the following hour.

FOOD: Some groups bring entire meals, others bring

deserts or fruit and snacks.

EXTRA: SPBC Intergroup & Delray Central House will be

providing the coffee/coffee supplies.

Contributions are appreciated!

Respectfully, Your SPBC Intergroup Steering Committee

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! SPBC ALCATHON 2011-2012

Important Announcement!!

Two Groups that have been holding their

meetings at Advent Lutheran Church in

Boca Raton, will no longer be meeting at this location

as of mid October.

Boca Friendly –

Mondays @ 7PM: Last meeting at this

location will be Oct 10th.

and

North Boca Steps and Traditions –

Thursdays @ 7PM : Last meeting at this

location will be Oct 13th.

Intergroup will convey all information on the new

meeting locations as soon as we receive notification.

VERY IMPORTANT SERVICE POSITIONS

NEED TO BE FILLED for the ALCATHON!

This is a A.A. event requiring individuals to serve on 4 hour

shifts as Meeting Room Monitors. The role of the Monitor in-

cludes:

Supervise the 7th Tradition collections during their shift

Manage & take part in the set-up/clean-up of the meeting

room & food area

Serve as a greeter and all around ―go-to-guy/gal‖

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South Palm Beach County Intergroup Association, Inc. 2905 South Federal Highway • Building C, Suite 15&16 • Delray Beach, FL 33483

561-276-4581

On The Web:

Email: southcountyaa@comcast.net

Website: www.aainpalmbeach.org

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 3pm

Steering Committee

Committee Chairs

Chairperson – Sheryl S.

Vice Chair – Liz S.

Treasurer – Sarah P.

Secretary – Cheryl S.

Off Manager – Pam T.

Committee Chairperson

Archivist Michael G.

Archives Chair Nick L.

Bridge the Gap Willie B.

General Service Liaison Jerry W.

Group Information Jim S.

Hospitals & Institutions Carey A.

Liaison to North County Intergroup Andrew H.

Public Information Kathleen H.

Committee Chairperson

SCAAN Beverly W.

Telephone Relay Zach S.

Twelve Step Committee Bill J./Bari W.

Webmaster David R.

Where & When Todd L

Intergroup Gratitude Dinner Melissa C./Women Living Sober

Serenity Scramble Sarge

Picnic 2012

Anonymous Archie W. Barbara S. Bari W.

Carolyn W. Christine M. Christopher T. Dennis F.

Diane S. Gerald M. Hank M. Jim S.

KJ F. Lisa M. Liz S. Lyn W.

Maggie D. Marie L. Mary M. Melissa C.

Michael G Pam T. Randi S. Sandi E.

Stephanie Tevie K.. Tom W Tony F.

Willie B.

Andrew H. Bari W. Clark A. Dennis F.

Fred O. Jeannie Jim S. Julian N.

Lynn E. Michael G. Michael S. Nick L.

Rich W. Stan R. Steve S. Trevor T.

Zach T.

FAITHFUL FIVERS-2011 BIRTHDAY CLUB! Maureen O’C . Boynton Beach

Beginners 8/26/1984 27 Years

Suzy V. Lunch Bunch,

Boca

10/26/1991 20 Years

Jim M. We Are Not

Saints

09/10/1994 17 Years

Steven D. Boynton Boat

Ramp BB Study 10/10/05 6 Years

Harriet D. Boynton Boat

Ramp BB Study 11/3/05 6 Years

Elodie L. Serenity Hour,

Delray

09/3/05 6 Years

Petti T. Boynton Beach

Beginners

09/19/05 6 Years

Ken F. Serenity Hour,

Delray

10/2008 3 Years

Mark M. Midday Miracles 10/2008 3 Years

Eric S. Young People

with a Solution

09/20/10 1 Year

Josephine H. Young People

with a Solution

09/20/10 1 Year

Fred O. Cheer Up @ 10:13 09/3/10 1 Year

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