High 'n Dry - JANUARY 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:
- Lets Keep It Simple
- Thank You to the former Office Administrator
- Open Position, Office Administrator Job Duties
- Intergroup Activities, Service Opportunities and INFO
- Overheard at Meetings
- District News
- Group & Club Activities and info
- January Anniversaries
Let’s Keep It Simple For the New Year
Happy New Year!!The Simple Approach to the 12 Steps
Step 1: There's a power that will kill me.
Step 2: There's a power that wants me to live.
Step 3: Which do I want? (If you want to die, stop here. If you want to live, go on.)
Step 4: Using examples from your own life, understand that selfishness,
dishonesty, resentment, and fear control your actions.
Step 5: Tell all your private, embarrassing secrets to another person.
Step 6: Decide whether or not you want to live that way any more.
Step 7: If you want your life to change, ask a Power greater than yourself to
change it for you (If you could have changed it yourself, you would have long ago.)
Step 8: Figure out how to make right all the things you did wrong
Step 9: Fix what you can without causing more trouble in the Process.
Step 10: Understand that making mistakes is part of being human
(When you make a mistake, fix it, immediately if you can.)
Step 11: Ask for help to treat yourself and others the way
you want your Higher Power to treat you.
Step 12: Don't stop doing 1 through 11. And PASS IT ON
Volusia County Intergroup Office Administrator Position Open.
First we would like to thank Diane L. for her service and the job she did as your office administrator. Diane celebrated her birthday in November and decided to retire again.
John D. has stepped in while we search for someone qualified and willing to do the job.
Anyone interested in applying please contact the Volusia County Intergroup office at
386-756-2930. You can mail a resume to the office at 345 South Beville Rd., South Daytona, FL 32119.
The following is a job description as outlined by the by-laws of Volusia County Intergroup:
ARTICLE VI – PAID EMPLOYEES
Under Article IV, Section 2, the Steering Committee is empowered to “select, hire and assist” the INTERGROUP Office Administrator. The INTERGROUP Office Administrator shall be chosen by the Steering Committee from written applications submitted by AA members. Applicants should have five (5) years of continuous current sobriety, and have a thorough knowledge of the AA program, Traditions, and Concepts as well as expertise in office administration, and have a desire and talent for service work.
The INTERGROUP Office Administrator shall be compensated at an hourly wage agreed upon by the Steering Committee and approved by a majority vote of the Reps to INTERGROUP. The Office Administrator shall not be an officer in any outside club or other agency active in the field of alcoholism.
Additional employee(s) approved by the Steering Committee, is/are subject to duties as outlined by the Office Administrator and shall serve in the absence of the Office Administrator.
ARTICLE VII – DUTIES OF THE INTERGROUP OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
The duties of INTERGROUP Office Administrator include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Assume responsibility for proper office management and maintenance.
2. See to it that the office is manned by a paid employee whenever possible during the regular office hours established by the Steering Committee.
3. Only volunteers meeting the requirements of the Steering Committee and approved by the Office Administrator shall be used in the office to aid the INTERGROUP Office Administrator.
4. 12th Step calls are to be distributed using methods approved by the Steering Committee. Records are to be kept on all such calls and follow-up on each (whenever possible) to record ultimate disposition of each call.
5. Keep a daily log of all telephone and in-person calls coming into the INTERGROUP office, classifying them as to the nature of each one.
6. Accept calls for AA speakers to outside organizations, relaying such requests to the appropriate Committee member (Speaker or Public Information Committee).
7. Keep accurate and up-to-date records on member groups of INTERGROUP, including the following:
a. Name of group
b. Contact address
c. Telephone contact
d. Name, address and phone number of group Rep and Alternate
e. Meeting times and type of meeting
f. Record of group contributions to INTERGROUP8. Serve as local AA communications center, issuing information as to group activities, special events, etc.
9. Dispense general information to persons interested in Alcoholics Anonymous that concern the functions and facilities of AA, such as requests from doctors, clergy, press, social workers, students, etc., also to outside agencies engaged in the field of alcoholism, always being guided by our Twelve Traditions.
10. Assist Chairperson of all Service Committees with their various activities.
11. Handle all correspondence and maintain an adequate filing system.
12. Maintain contact with GSO in New York and share information with them.
13. Handle distributions of meeting lists and “High or Dry” copies to member groups, and distribute individual subscriptions.
14. Keep accurate and up-to-date lists on group members of INTERGROUP available for accepting calls at home by the phone army during week nights, weekends, and holidays.
15. Record all complaints and present them at the next Steering Committee meeting. Reps will be advised of action taken.
16. Such other duties as the Chairperson may assign.
17. Responsible for sales and:
a. Stock GSO and “Grapevine” literature (no restrictions)
b. The Steering Committee will review all publications provided to it by members of local groups for suitability of sale by INTERGROUP. Reps will be advised of such actions.
c. Stock other AA recovery materials as requested by the groups, within reason.
d. Make special orders for groups or individuals for those things we do not stock, on a prepaid basis.18. Report to INTERGROUP any items of interest on the above.
19. The Office Administrator is approved to spend up to $200.00 per out-of-ordinary expense in emergency situations without permission from the Steering Committee.
20. Shall attend and give a report at all Steering Committee and Rep meetings.
Intergroup Activities, Service Opportunities and INFO:
AA Cook Book in the Works
Recipes are being accepted thru January 26, 2006.
Volusia County Intergroup is putting together a cookbook. We have some pretty good cooks in AA. There is even going to be a cook-off on January 27, 2007, an event where contestants or groups bring a dish. A panel of judges (I have already volunteered) would pick the best in each category. A cash prize will be awarded and the winning recipe in each category will be pictured in the cookbook. If you have a favorite recipe, pick up a flyer and submit it to the Intergroup office no later then December 8th. Or you can send your recipe via email to: cookbook@aadaytona.org
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 December, 2006 meeting: As Bill Sees It, Back to Basics-Deland, Came to Believe/Living Sober, Choice Is Yours, Donut Group, Friday Night Men's, Friday Noon Men's Discussion, Had Enough, Happy Hour, Last Call, Lifesavers, New Dawn, New Smyrna Beach Group, Primary Purpose, Riverbridge, Road to Recovery, Saturday Matinee, Saturday Night Alive, Turn the Page, Turning Point, Vision For You.
That's only 21 groups out of the 100 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:
Pat N., $39.00, Mickey F. from N.Y. $26.00, Sherry Z. $11.00
Overheard at Meetings:
Dear Abby: I was married to Bill for three months and I didn't know
he drank until one night he came home sober.
Insanity is not doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results;
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again knowing full well what the results will be .
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
God, grant me the Serenity to accept the people I cannot change,
the Courage to change the one I can,
and the Wisdom to know it’s me.
District News
District 32: 12 Traditions Workshop, 500 S. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach, Life Village Mobile Home Park Clubhouse January 6, 2007, 10:30-1:00, panel of 5 experienced members, discussion, ask it basket. Emphasis; Traditions Working in our Recovery and Relations with Others. Donuts, soda and snacks will be provided. Bee informed “Why It Works.”
Group & Club Activities and info
The New Dawn group is celebrating their 13th Anniversary on Saturday January 6th, 2007 at Grace Episcopal Church, 4110 S. Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange. The doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 with a speaker at 8:00. Please bring a covered dish to share. Speaker is from Ohio. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Coffee, soda and dessert are provided.
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. January 26, feature presentation: “28 Days”
The Turn the Page group invites you to their 6th Anniversary Group Celebration featuring Speakers & Dinner. Please bring a covered dish. January 27th. Coffee is at 6:30P.M. The meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. at the Grace Episcopal Church 4110 Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange.
“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. "
JANUARY 2007 ANNIVERSARIES
5:30 GROUP Deborah W. 14 01/25/93 Bob R. 13 01/06/94 Don R. 7 01/15/00 Brenda G. 6 01/18/01 Christine 5 01/??/02 Katie C. 1 01/15/06 Sue C. 1 01/31/06 9th TRADITION Laurie M. 19 01/14/88 Tammy Mc. 17 01/07/90 Mikey 6 01/01/01 Marcia S. 5 01/02/02 ALOHA Kris D. 14 01/30/93 ANY LENGTHS - ORMOND Joe McG. 17 01/01/90 Ben W. 4 01/02/03 ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS Arlene C. 15 01/24/92 BIG BOOK STUDY-HH Phil B. 22 01/06/85 Max 10 01/02/97 BOULEVARD GROUP Jim O. 25 01/17/82 Barbara P. 11 01/06/96 Joyce N. 5 01/31/02 Piper V. 2 01/31/05 CHOICE IS YOURS Herb W. 32 Donald P. 29 Debbie G. 5 DELTONA ANY LENGTHS Cheryl B. 25 01/08/82 Jacque 19 01/01/82 DELTONA ENTERPRISE GROUP John R. 31 01/26/76 FOUR TOWNES NOON Clyde W. 25 01/11/82 Paul M. 16 01/01/90 Helga R. 10 01/12/96 Fred M. 1 01/02/06 Kim C. 1 01/05/06 Nancy 1 01/27/06 Marlene B. 1 01/30/06 FREE TO BE --DAYTONA Dave I. 23 01/01/84 Larry 6 01/30/01 Marcia 5 01/02/02 Will C. 2 01/08/05 FRIDAY NIGHT MEN'S John T. 26 01/01/81 Steve T. 26 01/01/81 Buck 19 01/13/88 Steve W. 3 01/15/04 FRIDAY NOON MEN'S DISCUSSION Jim F. 26 01/02/81 George M. 23 01/01/84 Sean K. 9 01/21/98 Per S. 4 01/20/03 GRATEFUL GROUP Gladys W. 25 01/01/82 Bob S. 23 01/19/84 HIGH NOON Bob K. 21 01/03/86 JUST DO IT Glenna C. 11 01/16/96 Mark H. 6 01/20/01 Keith H. 3 01/02/04 Tina C. 3 01/02/04 LAST CALL GROUP Scotti C. 20 01/08/87 Mark S. 4 01/15/03 Oatti B. 3 01/01/04 Gina H. 3 01/11/04 Lasheka H. 3 01/21/04 Danielle E. 3 01/27/04 Earl C. 3 01/29/04 Terry C. 3 01/30/04 Albert G. 2 01/13/05 Craig F. 2 01/29/05 George C. 1 01/03/06 Scot R. 1 01/03/06 Mike G. 1 01/08/06 Molly D.M. 1 01/14/06 Wendi M. 1 01/16/06 Chris A. 1 01/23/06 LEST WE FORGET GROUP Jackie B. 19 01/30/88 LIFESAVERS Ed J. 19 01/28/88 Rick C. 16 01/06/91 Yvonne 16 01/20/91 Janie F. 15 01/06/92 Don K. 12 01/03/95 Tishia M. 6 01/01/01 Clayton 3 01/06/04 NEW BIRTH Grice J. 21 01/03/86 Jackson S. 13 01/01/94 Stracke C. 9 01/15/98 Lewis K. 8 01/19/99 Shubert E. 7 01/01/00 Hartsuff D. 5 01/01/02 Roundtree D. 5 01/30/02 Martin D. 4 01/21/03 NEW DAWN Dave J. 24 01/12/83 Ed J. 19 01/28/88 NEW SMYRNA BEACH GROUP Carolyn C. 27 01/14/80 Dawn H. 19 01/21/88 Erica A. 4 01/14/03 ORMOND BCH BIG BOOK STEP STUDY Beth K. 23 01/28/84 ORMOND BEACH GROUP Karl R. 10 01/01/97 Chip H. 8 01/22/99 PASS IT ON Louie O. 31 01/05/76 Sandy P. 10 01/21/97 Gwen Q. 5 01/10/02 Gerry W. 1 01/01/06 PEACE OF MIND Ed J. 19 01/28/88 Betsy S. 16 01/25/91 Deborah W. 14 01/23/93 Tom T. 12 01/09/95 Joe J. 11 01/30/96 Ben D. 2 01/19/05 RIVERBRIDGE Pete N. 32 01/01/75 Janet M. 27 01/26/80 Dave M. 15 01/31/92 Larry P. 2 01/30/05 ROAD TO RECOVERY, DAYTONA Joan C. 33 01/02/74 SATURDAY NIGHT BEGINNERS Sean 1 01/07/06 SHORT TIMERS Sean M. 6 01/01/01 Jeffery D. 6 01/05/01 Kevin N. 5 01/21/02 Vincent E. 5 01/20/02 SOBRIETY FIRST Clyde W. 25 01/11/82 STEP SISTERS Muriel S. 19 01/01/88 Laura C. 10 01/01/97 Donna M. 5 01/03/02 SUNRISE Missy H. 20 01/07/87 Lainey D. 15 01/08/92 Dennise W. 8 01/25/99 THREE LEGACIES John K. 29 01/17/78 Phil B. 21 01/06/86 John M. 1 01/13/06 TURNING POINT Jason L. 18 01/26/89 Jon R. 9 01/01/98 Michelle L. 7 01/18/00 WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S Shirley S. 42 01/10/65 Tammy McC. 17 01/07/90 Shannon McL. 16 01/31/91 Glover G. 7 01/31/00
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