High 'n Dry - APRIL 2007
"The purpose of the High 'n Dry is to carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous by providing a resource in print, where alcoholics can get information about the activities and meetings in Volusia County. "
from the High 'n Dry Guidelines, established February 2006
Contents:
- I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I ?
- OldTimers Dinner
- Open Positions, Vice Chair
- Intergroup Activities, Service Opportunities and INFO
- Memorable Bits of Wisdom from my sponser
- From the Archives
- District News
- Group & Club Activities and info
- April Anniversaries
“I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I?
Have you a sufficient substitute?"
Yes, there is a substitute and it is vastly more than that. It is a fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous. There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Your imagination will be fired. Life will mean something at last. The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead. Thus we find the fellowship, and so will you.
"How is that to come about?" you ask. "Where am I to find these people?"
You are going to meet these new friends in your own community. Near you, alcoholics are dying helplessly like people in a sinking ship. If you live in a large place, there are hundreds. High and low, rich and poor, these are future fellows of Alcoholics Anonymous. Among them you will make lifelong friends. You will be bound to them with new and wonderful ties, for you will escape disaster together and you will commence shoulder to shoulder your common journey. Then you will know what it means to give of yourself that others may survive and rediscover life. You will learn the full meaning of "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Vision for You – Pages 152 -153
The OLD TIMERS DINNER was a huge success with 475 members of the local AA community and their guests attending. The food was great, with the serving lines and clean-up well-organized. Husband-and-wife speakers, Bob and Judy T., old-timers both, capped the evening. Many thanks to all who helped before, during, and after the event.
We are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.
Intergroup Service Opportunities:
We are still taking applications for a new Office Administrator at your Volusia County Intergroup Office. Anyone interested in applying please contact the Volusia County Intergroup office at: 386-756-2930.
Part time position (25 hrs per week)
- Minimum continuous sobriety: 5 years
- People and computer skills required. Microsoft Excel, Word & Quick Books
Pay: over Minimum Wage
You can mail a resume to the office at 345 South Beville Rd., South Daytona, FL 32119.
STEERING COMMITTEE
These vacant positions, like the rest of the Committee, were filled in October 2006 by election by the Intergroup Representatives. As they were vacated in mid-term, the Bylaws provide that:
Any vacancy of a permanent nature, whether for cause or resignation, shall be filled by appointment by the Steering Committee for the unexpired term. Art. II, Sec. 8
If you would like to be considered for Vice Chair, duties and service requirements are shown on the following pages.
In addition to this openings, there are two Standing Committee positions newly vacant. A Special Events, deals with coordinating the work of dinners, picnics, and workshops. Group Service position open, Member Group Vital Statistics Records.
Positions of Vice Chair,
The Vice-Chairperson: The duties and service obligations of the Vice-Chairperson include, but are not limited to:
- Chair Steering Committee and INTERGROUP Rep meeting in the Chairperson’s absence.
- Act as Chairperson, or appoint a Chairperson of a Group Relations Committee. This committee may operate in the following manner:
- Visit each AA group as often as practicable, but at least once a year, and explain the function of the INTERGROUP office.
- Maintain records of visits to groups by the Group Relations Committee members.
- Coordinate all committee information with the INTERGROUP Office Administrator.
- Attend all INTERGROUP sponsored events.
- Vote in all Steering Committee matters.
- Perform any other duties the Chairperson may request.
Intergroup Activities, Service Opportunities and INFO:
12-Steppers Wanted
Our 12-Step call list is increasing (slowly). But, we still need more volunteers! Calls into the help line are answered 24/7. Intergroup maintains a list of persons willing to help another alcoholic get introduced (or re-introduced) into sobriety through one-on-one contact. As calls for help come in at all times of day and night, and current volunteers are not always available, we still need more Twelve Steppers. If interested in participating as a Twelve Step volunteer, please complete the form (please print) and send or drop off at Volusia County Intergroup Office.Should you have any questions, please call Intergroup at 386-756-2930.
INTERGROUP REPRESENTATIVES MEETING - Intergroup reps attend the monthly meeting and then bring back to their group items of vital interest to the group, present items and motions on behalf of the group, and are eligible to vote on motions and for officers of the Intergroup Steering Committee. If interested, please attend or call 756-2930 for details.
Groups represented at March, 2007 meeting: (23) Adventures in Sobriety • Attitude Adjustments • Back to Basics-Deland • Big Book Study-HH • By The Sea • Choice is Yours • Four Townes • Friday Night Men’s •Friday Noon Men’s Discussion • Lest We Forget • Love & Service • New Dawn Group • New Smyrna Beach Group• Pass It On-Deland • Peace of Mind • Riverbridge • Saturday Matinee • Saturday Night Alive • Step Sisters • Sunday Sunrise • Thursday Night Men’s • Wednesday Closed • Women’s New Beginnings
That's only 23 groups out of the 125 plus served by Intergroup.
Was your group represented?
The Volusia County Intergroup financial sheet is now available at the office. It is also available through your Volusia County Intergroup Representative. If your group is represented at the monthly Intergroup Reps Meeting, then your group has a copy. Ask your IGR to show you the financial's.
Celebrate your anniversary with an act of gratitude that will help your Volusia County Intergroup Office continue to carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic. Make a commitment to send a dollar (or whatever amount you wish) on your anniversary, for every year sober.
Anniversary Donations this Month:
Bonnie V. $20 - Grateful for 20 yrs on 3/29/07.
Marilyn S. $36 - 36yrs during 3/07 – I was only going to stay sober for one day!
Annonymous Donations were made in the following amounts:
$ 500.87
TOTAL Anonymous Donation for FEB: $500.87
Memorable bits of Wisdom that your Sponsor 1st imparted on you
- On my first day, I was told “You never have to feel this way again”! .
- I was told that I already knew how to drink, so I needed to listen and learn how to stay sober and lead a life without alcohol. In other words, “SHUT UP AND LISTEN!” I did and it worked!!
- She told me that I only had to do this program for 1 day and I could always drink tomorrow if I wanted. If she told me I had to do this for 2 days, I don’t think I would have stayed. One day at a time works.
- His first order was “Don’t think drink, Think Drunk
Send your “Sponsors Wisdom” to editor@aadaytona.org
From the Archives
In February of 2002 Donnie C. Started the Tomoka Group at the Tomoka Christian Church in Ormond Beach. Early members were Kenny P, Michelle McG and Darrin S. The first meeting was at 8 pm on Mondays. After October 2003, the group folded and was put into an inactive status.
In August 2004 the group was reinstated as a Saturday night speaker meeting and moved to the Florida Hospital-Memorial in Ormond Beach. The “new” Tomoka group has 12 members and is a well attended meeting.
From the Tomoka group history submitted to the Archives by Arlene C in June 2005.
See your group history in print. Forms are available at the Intergroup Office.
Carolyn C.
District News
DISTRICT 19: District 19 is having their annual picnic April 14, at Valentine Park in Orange City. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, $5.00 advance, $6.00 at the gate.
DISTRICT 20: Annual Picnic, May 19th at Spruce Creek Park, More details to follow next month.
DISTRICT 21: District 21 is having a workshop on Service, April 21, 10:00 AM till noon at the Prince of Peace Church in Ormond Beach.
Group & Club Activities and info
Almous Club: All meetings at the Almous Club are now non-smoking.
Silver Dollar Club: Presents Friday Night at the Movies, 7 pm on the last Friday of every month. The Silver Dollar Club will show classic movies on alcoholism & addiction. Big Screen TV---popcorn included. This Month, “DRUNK IN PUBLIC” (True Story) a disturbing yet tender documentary about David Allen, a young man arrested more than 400 times.
"Experience demonstrates that a club can live in harmony with the AA community and serve a very useful purpose for those who find a club helpful. "
APRIL 2007 ANNIVERSARIES
ADVENTURES IN SOBRIETY John D. 21 4/22/1986 Jason B. 2 4/7/2005 ANY LENGTHS - DELTONA Grady H. 29 4/17/1978 Kathie H. 24 4/19/1983 Peter G. 20 4/15/1987 BACK TO BASICS, DELAND Nick G. 2 4/11/2005 BIG BOOK STUDY-HH Dave G. 15 4/1/1992 Murphy 15 4/7/1992 Otto H. 14 4/24/1993 Tom H. 6 4/1/2001 Brian W. 5 4/1/2002 Cheryl M. 1 4/1/2006 BOULEVARD GROUP Thom D. 10 4/29/1997 BY THE SEA Steve W. 14 4/1/1993 DELTONA ENTERPRISE GROUP Bill T. 31 4/18/1976 Jeff I. 2 4/15/2005 DONUT GROUP Roger V. 17 4/30/1990 Heather L. 13 4/18/1994 FOUR TOWNES NOON Bill R. 26 4/11/1981 Cathy H. 25 4/21/1982 Jack S. 20 4/24/1987 Judy L. 17 4/17/1990 Wayne O. 16 4/1/1991 Jim R. 9 4/24/1998 Monica 8 4/15/1999 Paul P. 5 4/15/2002 Ed R. 2 4/15/2005 FREE TO BE - DB Mike H. 16 4/22/1991 FRIDAY NOON MEN'S Charlie W. 33 4/24/74 Richie G. 28 4/11/79 Dixon G. 24 4/14/83 GRATEFUL GROUP Mick R. 19 4/20/1988 John R. 2 4/21/2005 JUST DO IT Randy J. 5 4/25/2002 Kelly K. 3 4/6/2004 Gene B. 1 4/6/2006 LEST WE FORGET GROUP Judy R. 16 4/25/1991 Chris F. 7 4/9/2000 Sandy 7 4/21/2000 Patrick K. 6 4/13/2001 LOVE AND SERVICE John 30 4/6/1977 Clay 1 4/18/2006 NEW DAWN Heather 13 4/18/1994 Lori G. 9 4/1/1998 Laura A. 9 4/15/1998 Jim G. 8 4/15/1999 NEW SMYRNA BEACH GROUP Bob K. 24 4/20/1983 Pattie L. 6 4/30/2001 OB BIG BOOK STEP STUDY Larry A. 23 4/26/1984 ORMOND BEACH GROUP Brian S. 2 4/20/2005 PASS IT ON Sylvia F. 27 4/20/1980 Wayne O. 16 4/1/1991 John O. 14 4/1/1993 Tom 2 4/28/2005 PEACE OF MIND Tom D. 32 4/22/1975 Eileen M. 3 4/15/2004 Tom F. 2 4/21/2005 ROAD TO RECOVERY, DAYTONA Joe D. (Curly) 32 4/14/1975 Barb H. 21 4/25/1986 SATURDAY NIGHT ALIVE Joan M. 23 4/7/1984 Elaine M. 19 4/14/1988 Mike C. 16 4/28/1991 Jen H. 2 4/19/2005 SATURDAY NIGHT BEGINNERS Mel 31 4/28/1976 Laura Q. 1 4/22/2006 SHORT TIMERS John G. 19 4/4/1988 David B. 8 4/4/1999 Shedrick F. 5 4/7/2002 Clarence B. 5 4/15/2002 Basil F. 4 4/20/2003 David A. 2 4/25/2005 STEP SISTERS Esta P. 22 4/7/1985 Patricia A. 3 4/1/2004 Norma 1 4/25/2006 SUNRISE Ed D. 20 4/12/1987 Bruce O. 16 4/1/1991 Don W. 4 4/6/2003 Becky K. 2 4/11/2005 Brian S. 2 4/20/2005 TOMOKA GROUP Louise S. 9 4/30/1998 Darlene Y. 1 4/17/2006 TURNING POINT Brian S. 2 4/20/2005 Tom A. 1 4/12/2006 WOMEN'S WEEKEND Rosemary W. 17 4/12/1990 Phyllis E. 15 4/12/1992 YOUNG AT HEART John A. 10 4/21/1997
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