Tradition Twelve: Anonymity is the spritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Chairman's Message
When you receive this newsletter we will have already started the Holiday Season.
What this means to different people depends on our situations. For some it is a time of being alone, for others it is a time of being with friends, and still others it is time spent with family
and friends.
Whatever your category we must remember that we are members of the Great Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous and we should always remember that.
Remember our PRIMARY PURPOSE is to stay Sober and help other Alcoholics achieve Sobriety. With this in mind ask yourself if you are doing your part.
Are you attending meetings? Are you participating in A. A. or are you just attending meetings?
By participating I refer to my favorite subject SERVICE WORK. What am I involved in? Am I doing things in my Group (chairing meetings, making coffee, being a greeter, or a trusted servant)? Am I active in my District? Intergroup Representative, General Service
Representative? Central Office work am I on the 12 step call list? Do I volunteer answering the Hotline?
Do I do any SERVICE WORK?
Happy Holidays from Your East Tennessee Intergroup
What this means to different people depends on our situations. For some it is a time of being alone, for others it is a time of being with friends, and still others it is time spent with family
and friends.
Whatever your category we must remember that we are members of the Great Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous and we should always remember that.
Remember our PRIMARY PURPOSE is to stay Sober and help other Alcoholics achieve Sobriety. With this in mind ask yourself if you are doing your part.
Are you attending meetings? Are you participating in A. A. or are you just attending meetings?
By participating I refer to my favorite subject SERVICE WORK. What am I involved in? Am I doing things in my Group (chairing meetings, making coffee, being a greeter, or a trusted servant)? Am I active in my District? Intergroup Representative, General Service
Representative? Central Office work am I on the 12 step call list? Do I volunteer answering the Hotline?
Do I do any SERVICE WORK?
Happy Holidays from Your East Tennessee Intergroup
District 50/51
November 1st, 2010
John B opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
Gordon read the Traditions
Introductions were done
John W gave the District financial report
Mike gave the Intergroup report. There is a Friday 5PM-10PM and a Momday 5P-10P shift open. Alternates are always welcome.
Assembly Information - The Host Committee needs baskets (and goodies to put in them) and volunteers. Please go back and discuss this with your homegroup. They also need a meal to be provided. John B said there are several groups interested in helping with meals. The Host Committee meets every 3rd Thursday of each month at the Flatiron,6: Gene said Mike (from Vonore) will coordinate Hospitality.
The 2nd Quarter Assembly will be in Murfreesboro. The contact number is 1-866-678-2378. There is no registration code. Rooms are $89/night+tax.
3rd Quarter Assembly will be in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo July 22-24. The rooms are $92/night+tax.
The 4thQuarter Assembly will be a voting Assembly and will be held in Nashville. All Assembly dates, locations and other information is available at http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx.
CPC/PI - Gordon said their Committee meets every Saturday at St John's Cathedral (downtown) at 10 AM.
Still looking for an Archivist.
Corrections - Ken said there are only 3 people left of the Committee. Right now they have the jails covered. The jail meetings are Monday 7-8PM. The Correction Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at the Flatiron, 6:30PM.
Grapevine and Events - Nothing new to report.
No treatment report
New Business - Lynne said the Host Committee would prefer to display basket items so folks can see everything they have won should their number be drawn. Miss Jean donated some baskets. They possibly may display some items and have baskets made up too.
Group News - Nothing new at this time.
District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.
The next meeting will be December 6th.
Submitted with love by
Gina M.
John B opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
Gordon read the Traditions
Introductions were done
John W gave the District financial report
Mike gave the Intergroup report. There is a Friday 5PM-10PM and a Momday 5P-10P shift open. Alternates are always welcome.
Assembly Information - The Host Committee needs baskets (and goodies to put in them) and volunteers. Please go back and discuss this with your homegroup. They also need a meal to be provided. John B said there are several groups interested in helping with meals. The Host Committee meets every 3rd Thursday of each month at the Flatiron,6: Gene said Mike (from Vonore) will coordinate Hospitality.
The 2nd Quarter Assembly will be in Murfreesboro. The contact number is 1-866-678-2378. There is no registration code. Rooms are $89/night+tax.
3rd Quarter Assembly will be in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo July 22-24. The rooms are $92/night+tax.
The 4thQuarter Assembly will be a voting Assembly and will be held in Nashville. All Assembly dates, locations and other information is available at http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx.
CPC/PI - Gordon said their Committee meets every Saturday at St John's Cathedral (downtown) at 10 AM.
Still looking for an Archivist.
Corrections - Ken said there are only 3 people left of the Committee. Right now they have the jails covered. The jail meetings are Monday 7-8PM. The Correction Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at the Flatiron, 6:30PM.
Grapevine and Events - Nothing new to report.
No treatment report
New Business - Lynne said the Host Committee would prefer to display basket items so folks can see everything they have won should their number be drawn. Miss Jean donated some baskets. They possibly may display some items and have baskets made up too.
Group News - Nothing new at this time.
District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.
The next meeting will be December 6th.
Submitted with love by
Gina M.
December Birthdays and Group Announcements
NORTHSTATION
DICK H 22YRS
SURRENDER TO WIN
JERRY O 26 YRS
ONEIDA
RETT J 12-11-81 29 YRS
SAMMY B 12-12-08 2 YRS
AMY P 12-2-091 YR
ROCKFORD
Emily S. November 7, 2004 - 6 years
HAVE A B-DAY AND WANT IT ANNOUNCED? TELL YOUR INTERGROUP REPS TO CALL IT IN
Note: We do not input B-day futher into the year, only for the current month,they will added at the correct month.
NEW MEETING
STAWBERRY PLAINS,
LYONS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH,
9235 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE,
MONDAY 8PM OD, START 1 NOV 2010
FLATIRON IS CONDUCTING ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHAT NOON A WORKSHOP ON ALCOHOL RELATED TOPICS (DEPRESSION,DENIAL ETC)
DICK H 22YRS
SURRENDER TO WIN
JERRY O 26 YRS
ONEIDA
RETT J 12-11-81 29 YRS
SAMMY B 12-12-08 2 YRS
AMY P 12-2-091 YR
ROCKFORD
Emily S. November 7, 2004 - 6 years
HAVE A B-DAY AND WANT IT ANNOUNCED? TELL YOUR INTERGROUP REPS TO CALL IT IN
Note: We do not input B-day futher into the year, only for the current month,they will added at the correct month.
NEW MEETING
STAWBERRY PLAINS,
LYONS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH,
9235 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE,
MONDAY 8PM OD, START 1 NOV 2010
FLATIRON IS CONDUCTING ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHAT NOON A WORKSHOP ON ALCOHOL RELATED TOPICS (DEPRESSION,DENIAL ETC)
Intergroup Meeting
Meeting was held on Sunday Nov. 7th at Rockford.
Discussion was held on progress for on-line edition. Peter reported that Thomas B. was out of Country for job related business, however he was on web site domain for edition.
Ben advised that programs would be easily set up and could be handled at Intergroup office with minimum of instructions. Reps reported that no-one has given any opposition to on-line proposal noting instead the cost saving for intergroup. Reminder from Ben that we will publish mail out
edition in Jan., March, May and July.
Peter brought attention to the fact that service work is lacking in all areas. He referred to attendance at District 50/51 GSR meeting in October and Intergroup participation at meeting.
Report on Treasury and Hot-line were given.
Ben pointed out that Intergroup blog is available for any holiday event listings that do not make the newsletters. Contact me and I will get them to Ben.
Next meeting Sunday December 5 at 1 PM at
Rockford.
Peter O. pon1023256@aol.com
REMINDER on-line edition is available at etiaa.blogspot.com. Send me your e-mail address if you are not receiving a monthly notice and I will put you on list. pon1023256@aol.com
Discussion was held on progress for on-line edition. Peter reported that Thomas B. was out of Country for job related business, however he was on web site domain for edition.
Ben advised that programs would be easily set up and could be handled at Intergroup office with minimum of instructions. Reps reported that no-one has given any opposition to on-line proposal noting instead the cost saving for intergroup. Reminder from Ben that we will publish mail out
edition in Jan., March, May and July.
Peter brought attention to the fact that service work is lacking in all areas. He referred to attendance at District 50/51 GSR meeting in October and Intergroup participation at meeting.
Report on Treasury and Hot-line were given.
Ben pointed out that Intergroup blog is available for any holiday event listings that do not make the newsletters. Contact me and I will get them to Ben.
Next meeting Sunday December 5 at 1 PM at
Rockford.
Peter O. pon1023256@aol.com
REMINDER on-line edition is available at etiaa.blogspot.com. Send me your e-mail address if you are not receiving a monthly notice and I will put you on list. pon1023256@aol.com
In Memoriam
Rest in Peace
Don Taylor
Blount County Group Nov 6th.
15 Years Sobriety
Intergroup Rep for Blount County.
Don Taylor
Blount County Group Nov 6th.
15 Years Sobriety
Intergroup Rep for Blount County.
Rockford Christmas
MERRY CHRISTMAS
from
Rockford Fellowship
Our doors will be open from Dec. 24th at 10am and not close
again til Dec. 25th at 10pm
There will be games, Spades tournaments, and music if you
bring your instruments AND, of course, meetings.
CHRISTMAS DINNER will be provided on Christmas Day
after the noon meeting.
Please bring your favorite Christmas side dish to share, a drink, and snack foods for the visitors and game-players
EVERYONE IS WELCOME…so bring your best Santa’s helpers
or favorite Grinch
SEE YOU THERE……………….
from
Rockford Fellowship
Our doors will be open from Dec. 24th at 10am and not close
again til Dec. 25th at 10pm
There will be games, Spades tournaments, and music if you
bring your instruments AND, of course, meetings.
CHRISTMAS DINNER will be provided on Christmas Day
after the noon meeting.
Please bring your favorite Christmas side dish to share, a drink, and snack foods for the visitors and game-players
EVERYONE IS WELCOME…so bring your best Santa’s helpers
or favorite Grinch
SEE YOU THERE……………….
Christmas Eat & Speak
PATHFINDERS 18th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS EAT AND SPEAK
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11th
FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
SPEAKER – DAN S
BIG DOINGS
MEET AND GREET BETWEEN 5:30 AND 6:30
EAT 6:30 TO 7:30 - PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH
MEAT AND DRINKS PROVIDED
SPEAKER AT 8:00
LOCATION – TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5613 WESTERN AVE. (NEXT TO CUMBERLAND ESTATES)
CHRISTMAS EAT AND SPEAK
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11th
FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP
SPEAKER – DAN S
BIG DOINGS
MEET AND GREET BETWEEN 5:30 AND 6:30
EAT 6:30 TO 7:30 - PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH
MEAT AND DRINKS PROVIDED
SPEAKER AT 8:00
LOCATION – TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5613 WESTERN AVE. (NEXT TO CUMBERLAND ESTATES)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
November
Tradition Eleven: Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
District 50/51
October 4th, 2010
John B opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
Nancy read the Traditions
Introductions were done
John W gave the District financial report
Mike gave the Intergroup report. There is a Friday 5PM-10PM and a Saturday 1PM-6PM shift open. Alternates are always welcome.
Assembly Information - The Host Committee needs baskets (and goodies to put in them) and volunteers. Please go back and discuss this with your homegroup. They also need a meal to be provided. Please discuss this with your groups. Mike said he will donate a Marilyn Monroe drawing. This is YOUR Assembly (50/51).
Darlene has fliers for the Regional Forum. It will be held at Myrtle Beach SC, December 10-12. Springmaid Beach Resort 3200 South Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29557. The contact number is 1-800-770-6895 and the group ID number is 4737. There is no registration fee.
The 2nd Quarter Assembly will be in Murfreesboro. The contact number is 1-866-678-2378. There is no registration code. Rooms are $89/night+tax.
3rd Quarter Assembly will be in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo July 22-24. The rooms are $92/night+tax.
The 4th Quarter Assembly will be a voting Assembly and will be held in Nashville. All Assembly dates, locations and other information is available at http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx.
Corrections - Ken said there are only 3 people left of the Committee. They have been unable to get any more people approved to go into the facilities and they really need volunteers. He said things aren't looking good for the Committee at this point but right now they have the jails covered. Nancy said she talked to Michele who told her that she will try to get what applications she can approved. The jail meetings are Monday 7-8PM. The Correction Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at the Flatiron, 6:30PM.
Grapevine and Events No report
No treatment report
CPC No report
PI No report
Old Business - We need a new Archivist.
New Business - John W asked for a raise in the allowed amount to travel to the Assembly. $300 was approved.
Group News - Nothing new at this time.
District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.
The next meeting will be November 1st
Submitted with love by
Gina M.
John B opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
Nancy read the Traditions
Introductions were done
John W gave the District financial report
Mike gave the Intergroup report. There is a Friday 5PM-10PM and a Saturday 1PM-6PM shift open. Alternates are always welcome.
Assembly Information - The Host Committee needs baskets (and goodies to put in them) and volunteers. Please go back and discuss this with your homegroup. They also need a meal to be provided. Please discuss this with your groups. Mike said he will donate a Marilyn Monroe drawing. This is YOUR Assembly (50/51).
Darlene has fliers for the Regional Forum. It will be held at Myrtle Beach SC, December 10-12. Springmaid Beach Resort 3200 South Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29557. The contact number is 1-800-770-6895 and the group ID number is 4737. There is no registration fee.
The 2nd Quarter Assembly will be in Murfreesboro. The contact number is 1-866-678-2378. There is no registration code. Rooms are $89/night+tax.
3rd Quarter Assembly will be in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo July 22-24. The rooms are $92/night+tax.
The 4th Quarter Assembly will be a voting Assembly and will be held in Nashville. All Assembly dates, locations and other information is available at http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx.
Corrections - Ken said there are only 3 people left of the Committee. They have been unable to get any more people approved to go into the facilities and they really need volunteers. He said things aren't looking good for the Committee at this point but right now they have the jails covered. Nancy said she talked to Michele who told her that she will try to get what applications she can approved. The jail meetings are Monday 7-8PM. The Correction Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at the Flatiron, 6:30PM.
Grapevine and Events No report
No treatment report
CPC No report
PI No report
Old Business - We need a new Archivist.
New Business - John W asked for a raise in the allowed amount to travel to the Assembly. $300 was approved.
Group News - Nothing new at this time.
District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.
The next meeting will be November 1st
Submitted with love by
Gina M.
Hotline Volunteers sorely needed!
To all our good members in East Tennessee we are in need of a hot-line volunteer starting Oct. 29 (Friday) and continuing every 2 weeks after that . Surely you have someone in mind e-mail katwalker2@msn.com to fill this commitment. Lets keep the hot line open!
Chairman's Message and Intergroup Meeting
Reminder the next Inter group meeting is NOV. 7th - 1PM at the Rockford Fellowship Hall
Check out the on-line edition at etiaa.blogspot.com and be sure to send me your e-mail address so that you will be on our notification list if your not on it now. pon1023256@aol.com.
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
The hot weather is behind us. The leaves have turned their fall colors' and are now falling. The seasons have changed. We are looking forward to a new horizon. A new time of year. A new reason to remember what the past was like and what changes have come to our lives as a result of the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Do we express our gratitude every day?
No matter what happens in our life, if we don't drink as a result of it (good or bad) we should remember that gratitude with acceptance is the key to our sobriety.
Are we doing all we can to show are Gratitude or are we just skating along letting the other guy do the work? In every region our Central Offices are in need of volunteers to cover the HOT-LINES. Are you showing your GRATITUDE by volunteering for this service work in your area?
We at East Tennessee Intergroup wish every one a Happy and Sober Thanksgiving.
Peter O.
Check out the on-line edition at etiaa.blogspot.com and be sure to send me your e-mail address so that you will be on our notification list if your not on it now. pon1023256@aol.com.
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
The hot weather is behind us. The leaves have turned their fall colors' and are now falling. The seasons have changed. We are looking forward to a new horizon. A new time of year. A new reason to remember what the past was like and what changes have come to our lives as a result of the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. Do we express our gratitude every day?
No matter what happens in our life, if we don't drink as a result of it (good or bad) we should remember that gratitude with acceptance is the key to our sobriety.
Are we doing all we can to show are Gratitude or are we just skating along letting the other guy do the work? In every region our Central Offices are in need of volunteers to cover the HOT-LINES. Are you showing your GRATITUDE by volunteering for this service work in your area?
We at East Tennessee Intergroup wish every one a Happy and Sober Thanksgiving.
Peter O.
November Birthdays
Blount County Group
Terry R
Ann H
Daniel F
Peter O
Donna M
Karen E
George E
Tina S
Emily S
Dan I
Sumner
Surrender to win:
Nancy R. 1 yr
Tina S. 5 yrs
Emily S. 6 yrs
Karen E. 7 yrs
George E. 7 yrs
Zeke C. 9 yrs
Pete O. 30 yrs
Seymour Group
Bob D 3 yrs
Ed H 5 yrs
Tina K. 5 yrs
Melody W 6 yrs
Glenn G 22 yrs
Tellico Village Group
Doris C. 2 yrs
Jan P. 5 yrs
Pete 30 yrs
Rockford
Chuck E. 10/12/1984. 26 years
Sharon G. 10/09/2004 3 years
Dan V. 10/15/2006 4 years
Terry R
Ann H
Daniel F
Peter O
Donna M
Karen E
George E
Tina S
Emily S
Dan I
Sumner
Surrender to win:
Nancy R. 1 yr
Tina S. 5 yrs
Emily S. 6 yrs
Karen E. 7 yrs
George E. 7 yrs
Zeke C. 9 yrs
Pete O. 30 yrs
Seymour Group
Bob D 3 yrs
Ed H 5 yrs
Tina K. 5 yrs
Melody W 6 yrs
Glenn G 22 yrs
Tellico Village Group
Doris C. 2 yrs
Jan P. 5 yrs
Pete 30 yrs
Rockford
Chuck E. 10/12/1984. 26 years
Sharon G. 10/09/2004 3 years
Dan V. 10/15/2006 4 years
Thursday, September 30, 2010
October
Tradition Ten: Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Chairman's Message
We have included an article
about Service Work in this
months edition. I am always
talking about service to YOUR
Great Fellowship.
Groups need people to keep them
open.
Districts and Inter groups need
representation from the groups.
Most important is our 5th Tradition
"Carry the Message". Hot lines need
volunteers to stay open!
Read the article to see what you
can do!
Read the article to see how you
can help this fellowship
Peter O.
about Service Work in this
months edition. I am always
talking about service to YOUR
Great Fellowship.
Groups need people to keep them
open.
Districts and Inter groups need
representation from the groups.
Most important is our 5th Tradition
"Carry the Message". Hot lines need
volunteers to stay open!
Read the article to see what you
can do!
Read the article to see how you
can help this fellowship
Peter O.
District 50/51
September 13, 2010
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
Lynne read the Traditions
Introductions were done
Gina was elected Secretary
John W gave the District financial report
Mike gave the Intergroup report. All Hotline shifts are filled.
Assembly Information - There was a pancake breakfast fundraise at Park 40 for the Host Committee. John A said it went from 8-10:15 AM. He said they really didn't give a whole lot of notice about this one beforehand but will do so in the future. They need money, baskets (and goodies to put in them) and volunteers. Please go back and discuss this with your homegroup. This is YOUR Assembly (50/51). The 4th Quarter Assembly will be October 21st-24th. The hotel is $82/night and the contact number is 1-800-222-8733. The registration code is Registration can also be done online. Darlene has fliers for the Regional Forum. It will be held at Myrtle Beach SC, December 10-12. Springmaid Beach Resort 3200 South Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29557. The contact number is 1-800-770-6895 and the group ID number is 4737. There is no registration fee.
Corrections - Ken said there are only 3 people left of the Committee. They have been unable to get any more people approved to go into the facilities and they really need volunteers. He said things aren't looking good for the Committee at this point.
Gravpevine and Events - Dennis thanked everyone who participated in the subscription drive. Prizes will be awarded. He said subscriptions are down. Prices may go up and they need articles to be submitted. Right now it is $28.50/year. There is special pricing for professionals. The monthly meeting of the Grapevine Committee is the last Tuesday at 7PM. He also thanked all those who helped with the ice cream social. He said they didn't make alot of money but they had a lot of fun. The Events Committee is open for event suggestions. Right now there are no events scheduled.
No treatment report
Old Business - A motion was taken back to the groups to donate $1,000 from the District to the Assembly Host Committtee. This motion was seconded and carried. The donation will be made.
New Business - John W said that we need a new Archivist. Mike will take the stuff available and store it at Intergroup. Please discuss this with your homegroups.
Group News - September 30th the Metro Group will celebrate it's 10 year Anniversary during the noon meeting. The Athens Group has disbanned after 50 years. The Pathfinders have an unofficial Big Book Study on Tuesday nights at 7PM.
District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.
The next meeting will be October 4th
Submitted with love by
Gina M.
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer
Lynne read the Traditions
Introductions were done
Gina was elected Secretary
John W gave the District financial report
Mike gave the Intergroup report. All Hotline shifts are filled.
Assembly Information - There was a pancake breakfast fundraise at Park 40 for the Host Committee. John A said it went from 8-10:15 AM. He said they really didn't give a whole lot of notice about this one beforehand but will do so in the future. They need money, baskets (and goodies to put in them) and volunteers. Please go back and discuss this with your homegroup. This is YOUR Assembly (50/51). The 4th Quarter Assembly will be October 21st-24th. The hotel is $82/night and the contact number is 1-800-222-8733. The registration code is Registration can also be done online. Darlene has fliers for the Regional Forum. It will be held at Myrtle Beach SC, December 10-12. Springmaid Beach Resort 3200 South Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach SC 29557. The contact number is 1-800-770-6895 and the group ID number is 4737. There is no registration fee.
Corrections - Ken said there are only 3 people left of the Committee. They have been unable to get any more people approved to go into the facilities and they really need volunteers. He said things aren't looking good for the Committee at this point.
Gravpevine and Events - Dennis thanked everyone who participated in the subscription drive. Prizes will be awarded. He said subscriptions are down. Prices may go up and they need articles to be submitted. Right now it is $28.50/year. There is special pricing for professionals. The monthly meeting of the Grapevine Committee is the last Tuesday at 7PM. He also thanked all those who helped with the ice cream social. He said they didn't make alot of money but they had a lot of fun. The Events Committee is open for event suggestions. Right now there are no events scheduled.
No treatment report
Old Business - A motion was taken back to the groups to donate $1,000 from the District to the Assembly Host Committtee. This motion was seconded and carried. The donation will be made.
New Business - John W said that we need a new Archivist. Mike will take the stuff available and store it at Intergroup. Please discuss this with your homegroups.
Group News - September 30th the Metro Group will celebrate it's 10 year Anniversary during the noon meeting. The Athens Group has disbanned after 50 years. The Pathfinders have an unofficial Big Book Study on Tuesday nights at 7PM.
District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.
The next meeting will be October 4th
Submitted with love by
Gina M.
Service Work
THERE IS A TREMENDOUS NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS TO DO SERVICEWORK WITHIN AA. WHY, YOU ASK,? WELL SERVICE WORK IS THAT AREA THAT HELPS TO CARRY THE MESSAGE , IT HELPS GROUPS MAINTAIN A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE GROUP AND THE GENERAL AA PROGRAM, IT GETS NEWCOMERS INVOLVED IN SOMETHING THAT MAY KEEP THEM SOBER, SOMETHING TO GET OUTSIDE OF THEIR OWN SELF. IT KEEPS THE AA COMMUNTY ALIVE AND WORKING.
WHAT KIND OF SERVICE WORK IS THERE? WELL FOR STARTERS, GETTING INVOLVED WITH YOUR GROUP, SUCH AS SECRETARY, GSR, OR INTERGROUP REP TO RESPRESENT YOUR GROUP ON MATTERS OUTSIDE OF YOUR OWN MEETING. IT CAN ALSO MEAN GETTING INVOLVED IN YOUR LOCAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE, SUCH AS CORRECTION, PUBLIC INFORMATION, TREATMENT, ETC, ETC.
WHO SHOULD GET INVOLVED IN SERVICE WORK? ANYONE WHO SAYS THEY ARE AN ALCOHOLIC, FROM SENIOR MEMBERS TO THE NEWCOMERS WITH JUST A SHORT TIME IN THIS PROGRAM... SERVICEWORK IS MORE THAN JUST SHOWING UP FOR A MEETING, IT MEANS RESPONIBILITIES, WORK, DEDICATION, AND AN OUNCE OF EXTRA TIME, PERHAPS SPENDING A FEW HOURS AT NIGHT ANSWERING THE HOTLINE...
HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED? GENERALLY NOT AS MUCH AS MOST PEOPLE THINK, MOST MEETINGS SUCH AS DISTRICT OR INTERGROUP LAST ONLY AN HOUR FOR INFORMATION TO BE PASS AROUND AND TO BE RECIVED. COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE GENERALLY THE SAME.
SERVICE WORK IS AN ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO OUR COMMUNITY, MANY GROUPS DON’T HAVE A GSR OR INTERGROUP REP TO FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND THEM. THEY ARE BASICALLY ISOLATED WITHIN THEIR OWN MEETING. SPONSORS SHOULD ENCOURAGE THEIR SPONSEE TO GET INVOLVED, NEW PEOPLE CAN BRING IN NEW INSIGHTS, KEEPING THIS PROGRAM GOING A LOT LONGER.
AS IT IS NOW, MOST OF THE SERVICE WORK IS DONE BY THE SAME DEDICATED FOLKS, WHO FILL IN BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WILL STEP UP, AND FOR THOSE WE THANK YOU, FOR YOU ARE THE BACKBONE IN THIS AREA, BUT EVEN THESE FOLKS NEED A BREAK.
PLEASE DON’T THINK “I DON’T WANT TO BET INVOLVED”, OR “ I DON’THAVE THE TIME," THAT KIND OF THINKING WILL DESTROY AA IN A HEARTBEAT, YOUR ARE INVOLVED IF YOU ARE AN ALCOHOLIC, DOING SOBER THINGS WILL KEEP YOU SOBER. AND HELP SOMEONE ALONG THE WAY.
WHAT KIND OF SERVICE WORK IS THERE? WELL FOR STARTERS, GETTING INVOLVED WITH YOUR GROUP, SUCH AS SECRETARY, GSR, OR INTERGROUP REP TO RESPRESENT YOUR GROUP ON MATTERS OUTSIDE OF YOUR OWN MEETING. IT CAN ALSO MEAN GETTING INVOLVED IN YOUR LOCAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE, SUCH AS CORRECTION, PUBLIC INFORMATION, TREATMENT, ETC, ETC.
WHO SHOULD GET INVOLVED IN SERVICE WORK? ANYONE WHO SAYS THEY ARE AN ALCOHOLIC, FROM SENIOR MEMBERS TO THE NEWCOMERS WITH JUST A SHORT TIME IN THIS PROGRAM... SERVICEWORK IS MORE THAN JUST SHOWING UP FOR A MEETING, IT MEANS RESPONIBILITIES, WORK, DEDICATION, AND AN OUNCE OF EXTRA TIME, PERHAPS SPENDING A FEW HOURS AT NIGHT ANSWERING THE HOTLINE...
HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED? GENERALLY NOT AS MUCH AS MOST PEOPLE THINK, MOST MEETINGS SUCH AS DISTRICT OR INTERGROUP LAST ONLY AN HOUR FOR INFORMATION TO BE PASS AROUND AND TO BE RECIVED. COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE GENERALLY THE SAME.
SERVICE WORK IS AN ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO OUR COMMUNITY, MANY GROUPS DON’T HAVE A GSR OR INTERGROUP REP TO FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND THEM. THEY ARE BASICALLY ISOLATED WITHIN THEIR OWN MEETING. SPONSORS SHOULD ENCOURAGE THEIR SPONSEE TO GET INVOLVED, NEW PEOPLE CAN BRING IN NEW INSIGHTS, KEEPING THIS PROGRAM GOING A LOT LONGER.
AS IT IS NOW, MOST OF THE SERVICE WORK IS DONE BY THE SAME DEDICATED FOLKS, WHO FILL IN BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WILL STEP UP, AND FOR THOSE WE THANK YOU, FOR YOU ARE THE BACKBONE IN THIS AREA, BUT EVEN THESE FOLKS NEED A BREAK.
PLEASE DON’T THINK “I DON’T WANT TO BET INVOLVED”, OR “ I DON’THAVE THE TIME," THAT KIND OF THINKING WILL DESTROY AA IN A HEARTBEAT, YOUR ARE INVOLVED IF YOU ARE AN ALCOHOLIC, DOING SOBER THINGS WILL KEEP YOU SOBER. AND HELP SOMEONE ALONG THE WAY.
October Birthdays and Group Annoucements
Tellico Village Group
John M. 10/15 4 yrs
Seymour Sharing
Jack T. 31 yrs
Sue G. 22 yrs
Blount County Group
Todd H. 5 yrs
Charlie D. 7 yrs
George K. 25 yrs
Dan S. 26 yrs
Judy K. 32 yrs
Rockford Fellowship
September
Webb S. 9/15/08 - 2 years
Lori M. 9/9/88 - 22 years
Nina 9/21/84 - 26 years
John M. 10/15 4 yrs
Seymour Sharing
Jack T. 31 yrs
Sue G. 22 yrs
Blount County Group
Todd H. 5 yrs
Charlie D. 7 yrs
George K. 25 yrs
Dan S. 26 yrs
Judy K. 32 yrs
Rockford Fellowship
September
Webb S. 9/15/08 - 2 years
Lori M. 9/9/88 - 22 years
Nina 9/21/84 - 26 years
Thursday, August 26, 2010
September
Tradition Nine: A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Chairman's Message
East Tennessee Intergroup Newsletter is available on-line at etiaa.blogspot.com. You can access it yourself and also be put on the notification list by sending your e-mail address to me at
pon1023256@aol,com put newsletter in subject box.
Two questions have been asked in the past month that I would like to answer:
1. Why do we need a Hot Line and
2. How does Hot-line work?
In any area where Alcoholics Annymous functions the hotline has one purpose. That purpose is to provide information and support to people fighting the disease of Alcoholism. Have we fogotten our 5th Tradition and/or our Preemble which deal with our primary purpose?
In some areas we have 24/7 hot lines in others it is manned on a availability basis.
To find out how it works in your area check your Intergroup or Central Office Representative.
This is how we have it set up in East Tennessee:
Calls to our hot-line number 974-9888 are answered 7 days a week from 9A.M. t0 10 P.M. On weekdays they are answered form 9-5 in our Intergroup office and from 5-10 by a volunteer on thier land line or mobile phone. On weekends and holidays all calls are answered by volunteers working 3 shifts each day. Our hot-line volunteers are rotated every other week to answer calls.
The calls we receive are for either meeting information or help. Meeting information calls are handled by our volunteers. Help calls are referred to other volunteers (who have requested to be put on our 12 Step list) forcall backs to the person requesting help.
Help can be in the form of someone needing meeting directions, a ride or someone to talk too. We refer all calls to persons of the same gender.
To be on our hotline or 12 Step list one year of continuous sobriety is required.
Peter O'N.
pon1023256@aol,com put newsletter in subject box.
Two questions have been asked in the past month that I would like to answer:
1. Why do we need a Hot Line and
2. How does Hot-line work?
In any area where Alcoholics Annymous functions the hotline has one purpose. That purpose is to provide information and support to people fighting the disease of Alcoholism. Have we fogotten our 5th Tradition and/or our Preemble which deal with our primary purpose?
In some areas we have 24/7 hot lines in others it is manned on a availability basis.
To find out how it works in your area check your Intergroup or Central Office Representative.
This is how we have it set up in East Tennessee:
Calls to our hot-line number 974-9888 are answered 7 days a week from 9A.M. t0 10 P.M. On weekdays they are answered form 9-5 in our Intergroup office and from 5-10 by a volunteer on thier land line or mobile phone. On weekends and holidays all calls are answered by volunteers working 3 shifts each day. Our hot-line volunteers are rotated every other week to answer calls.
The calls we receive are for either meeting information or help. Meeting information calls are handled by our volunteers. Help calls are referred to other volunteers (who have requested to be put on our 12 Step list) forcall backs to the person requesting help.
Help can be in the form of someone needing meeting directions, a ride or someone to talk too. We refer all calls to persons of the same gender.
To be on our hotline or 12 Step list one year of continuous sobriety is required.
Peter O'N.
Intergroup Minutes
Meeting was held at Rockford and was opened at 1:05 by Pete with the Serenity prayer.
Pete read from the AA Service Manual the 3rd Concept "Right of Decision" and 4th Tradition explaining briefly how each affected Intergroup.
Business Conducted:
1. Hot-line discussion on need for volunteers and back up volunteers to keep hot-line functioning. Thomas B. (Blount County Group) suggested that information be put in newsletter. Pete told him it would be in next newsletter. (see Chairman's message)
2. Discussion on Unity Newsletter. Peter brought up fact how lack of subscriptions was falling below the minimum postal requirement for mailing. The monthly cost of newsletter is $180.00 and mailing is $93.00 With less than 150 paid subscriptions we are losing $2,600.00 a year.
After much discussion a motion was made by Jay J. and second by Kay S. that Starting Jan 2011 it be published every 2 months and canceled with July 2011 edition.
We have an on-line edition since November 2008 and will use that as our monthly means of communication. Motion was passed by all reps in attendance.
Jay J.(Rockford) and Ben S. (Monroe County) will work on a new format for on-line edition.
On-line edition is available at etiaa.blogspot.com.
Information was given out on
1. South East Regional Forum next year.
2. Atlanta 2015 and Detroit 2020 International Conventions.
3. Freedom Group men's and women's meeting at Blount County Jail.
4. 47th Women's International Convention.
Meeting adjourned at 2:15
Pete read from the AA Service Manual the 3rd Concept "Right of Decision" and 4th Tradition explaining briefly how each affected Intergroup.
Business Conducted:
1. Hot-line discussion on need for volunteers and back up volunteers to keep hot-line functioning. Thomas B. (Blount County Group) suggested that information be put in newsletter. Pete told him it would be in next newsletter. (see Chairman's message)
2. Discussion on Unity Newsletter. Peter brought up fact how lack of subscriptions was falling below the minimum postal requirement for mailing. The monthly cost of newsletter is $180.00 and mailing is $93.00 With less than 150 paid subscriptions we are losing $2,600.00 a year.
After much discussion a motion was made by Jay J. and second by Kay S. that Starting Jan 2011 it be published every 2 months and canceled with July 2011 edition.
We have an on-line edition since November 2008 and will use that as our monthly means of communication. Motion was passed by all reps in attendance.
Jay J.(Rockford) and Ben S. (Monroe County) will work on a new format for on-line edition.
On-line edition is available at etiaa.blogspot.com.
Information was given out on
1. South East Regional Forum next year.
2. Atlanta 2015 and Detroit 2020 International Conventions.
3. Freedom Group men's and women's meeting at Blount County Jail.
4. 47th Women's International Convention.
Meeting adjourned at 2:15
International Women's Convention
The 47th International Women's
Convention will be held Feb10-13
in Anchorage, Alaska. For more
information contact Alison K. at
akgypsy@artic.net or committee
e-mail icw47@hotmail.com .
Convention will be held Feb10-13
in Anchorage, Alaska. For more
information contact Alison K. at
akgypsy@artic.net or committee
e-mail icw47@hotmail.com .
Blount County Jail Meeting.
I'm the GSR for the Freedom Group (Blount County Jail Men's Group) and we
are looking for volunteers to help carry the message into the jail. We are
currently holding meetings at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and we get a large turn-out.
It's been so successful that we been invited to explore the possibility of
holding a meeting on Wednesday nights as well. Before we can do that, we need a
few more volunteers.
The Sheriff's staff, deputies, and correctional officers have been great to work
with and the inmates are very grateful for the opportunity.
We do ask that volunteers have at least one year of sobriety and have a sponsor.
If anyone is interested in learning more or wants more info, they can email me
at jay10603@gmail.com.
The Freedom Group is also looking for softcover Big Books. The hardcover books
cannot be used in the Blount County Jail.
Jay J.
Rockford Intergroup Rep
Freedom Group GSR
are looking for volunteers to help carry the message into the jail. We are
currently holding meetings at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and we get a large turn-out.
It's been so successful that we been invited to explore the possibility of
holding a meeting on Wednesday nights as well. Before we can do that, we need a
few more volunteers.
The Sheriff's staff, deputies, and correctional officers have been great to work
with and the inmates are very grateful for the opportunity.
We do ask that volunteers have at least one year of sobriety and have a sponsor.
If anyone is interested in learning more or wants more info, they can email me
at jay10603@gmail.com.
The Freedom Group is also looking for softcover Big Books. The hardcover books
cannot be used in the Blount County Jail.
Jay J.
Rockford Intergroup Rep
Freedom Group GSR
Fall Recovery Campout
Greetings all:
The 48th Great Smoky Mountain Recovery Campout is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, 2010, at Greenbrier Island Campground 500 yards off of US 321 on Pittman Center Road (TN Highway 416/ address: 5406 Pittman Center Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738). After the record heat for some of us this summer, the promise of fall is a welcome reminder that another Recovery Campout is right around the corner.
As the fall campout has become increasingly popular, take the time if you have not made reservations to call Darlene or Ron at 865-436-4243 for RV or tent reservations very soon as the campsites have been filling up quickly in recent years. Please note the campground info re: the website for the campground at
http://greenbrierislandcamp.com/index.html
For the non-campers, there are many motels on that end of Gatlinburg as well. We also have a Facebook page: Great Smoky Mountain Recovery Campout. Look at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000184666614#!/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Great-Smoky-Mountain-Recovery-Campout/180036009996.
Our community cookout is scheduled for Saturday, September 25 at 5 PM. If you want to give or pick up a chip at the 7 PM speaker meeting on Saturday then bring one or let me know as soon as possible so that I can get one from one of the clubs.
Also, a flyer is attached to post and announce at your AA/Alanon club or group. If you know anyone who may like to attend, please send this email to them. If you have trouble with the flyer format, contact me after printing and I will accommodate you. You can contact me at recoverycampout@gmail.comor 865-237-9030.
All my best in recovery and remember that Recovery IS STILL AVAILABLE IN Fall 2010.
Tom M.
The 48th Great Smoky Mountain Recovery Campout is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, 2010, at Greenbrier Island Campground 500 yards off of US 321 on Pittman Center Road (TN Highway 416/ address: 5406 Pittman Center Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738). After the record heat for some of us this summer, the promise of fall is a welcome reminder that another Recovery Campout is right around the corner.
As the fall campout has become increasingly popular, take the time if you have not made reservations to call Darlene or Ron at 865-436-4243 for RV or tent reservations very soon as the campsites have been filling up quickly in recent years. Please note the campground info re: the website for the campground at
http://greenbrierislandcamp.com/index.html
For the non-campers, there are many motels on that end of Gatlinburg as well. We also have a Facebook page: Great Smoky Mountain Recovery Campout. Look at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000184666614#!/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Great-Smoky-Mountain-Recovery-Campout/180036009996.
Our community cookout is scheduled for Saturday, September 25 at 5 PM. If you want to give or pick up a chip at the 7 PM speaker meeting on Saturday then bring one or let me know as soon as possible so that I can get one from one of the clubs.
Also, a flyer is attached to post and announce at your AA/Alanon club or group. If you know anyone who may like to attend, please send this email to them. If you have trouble with the flyer format, contact me after printing and I will accommodate you. You can contact me at recoverycampout@gmail.comor 865-237-9030.
All my best in recovery and remember that Recovery IS STILL AVAILABLE IN Fall 2010.
Tom M.
September Birthdays and Group Annoucements
Rockford
August 2010
Norma J. 8-10-96 14 years
Jerry M. 8-25-03 7 years
Jeff H. 8-9-91 19 years
Laure B. 8-9-2004 6 years
Mike M. 8-13-99 11 years
Blount County Group
Larry C 3 yrs
Frank E. 22 yrs
Steve F. 22 yrs
Seymour Group
Kay S. 6 yrs
Michael O. 3 yrs
Tellico Village Group
Neil B. 2 yrs
Jim N. 28 yrs
Dick J. 42 yrs
HAPPY DESTINY
KAREN C 6 YRS
TUGBOAT 6 YRS
JEN H 2 YRS
CANDA R 2 YRS
MELONY 1 YR
NORTHSTATION
RON 1 YR
GROUP NEWS
NEW WOMENS MEETING- MADISONVILLE
BILLS GIRLS,
BRANCHES (IN BACK Kitchen) 106 Main St
FRIDAY 11AM
WOMENS/CD
Next Intergroup meeting
Sunday SEPTEMBER 19
1 P. M. at Rockford
August 2010
Norma J. 8-10-96 14 years
Jerry M. 8-25-03 7 years
Jeff H. 8-9-91 19 years
Laure B. 8-9-2004 6 years
Mike M. 8-13-99 11 years
Blount County Group
Larry C 3 yrs
Frank E. 22 yrs
Steve F. 22 yrs
Seymour Group
Kay S. 6 yrs
Michael O. 3 yrs
Tellico Village Group
Neil B. 2 yrs
Jim N. 28 yrs
Dick J. 42 yrs
HAPPY DESTINY
KAREN C 6 YRS
TUGBOAT 6 YRS
JEN H 2 YRS
CANDA R 2 YRS
MELONY 1 YR
NORTHSTATION
RON 1 YR
GROUP NEWS
NEW WOMENS MEETING- MADISONVILLE
BILLS GIRLS,
BRANCHES (IN BACK Kitchen) 106 Main St
FRIDAY 11AM
WOMENS/CD
Next Intergroup meeting
Sunday SEPTEMBER 19
1 P. M. at Rockford
Saturday, July 24, 2010
August
Tradition Eight: Alchoholics Anonymous should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Intergroup Meeting.
The next meeting of East Tennessee Intergroup will be held on Sunday August 1st at 1 P. M. sharp at the Rockford Fellowship Hall, upstairs. This meeting will be open to ALL members of Alcoholics Anonymous who want to attend.
We will be discussing changes to the hotline and bulletin. If your group does not have someone there your opinion will not be heard!
We will be discussing changes to the hotline and bulletin. If your group does not have someone there your opinion will not be heard!
Chairman's Message
I was one of about 50,000 members at the International Convention in San Antonio. What an uplifting event! Planning ahead for 2015 for the next International Convention in Atlanta Georgia. Plenty of time to start saving. $5.00 a week will get you $1,300. What a great honor again to be a greeter at the meetings: can't get away from doing service work.
In speaking with other people one theme ran thru almost every conversation. What has happened to the Spirit of Volunteering for Service work in Alcoholics Anonymous? Hotlines are being forced to curtail hours or in some cases close down. Reason being - no volunteers. Group donations in most areas are down some as much as 70%. Programs in Correctional Institutions,
treatment Facilities, and Inter groups are being curtailed - no Volunteers!
We want the hand of AA always to be their but we cannot do it unless we give back what was so
freely given to us.
Our Declaration of Unity:
This we owe to A. A.'s future
To place our common welfare first;
To keep our fellowship united.
For on A. A. unity depend our lives;
And the lives of those to come.
Am I doing my part? Am I volunteering? Am I getting my Sponsees and Group involved in our future?
Do not rest on your laurels!
Peter O'N.
In speaking with other people one theme ran thru almost every conversation. What has happened to the Spirit of Volunteering for Service work in Alcoholics Anonymous? Hotlines are being forced to curtail hours or in some cases close down. Reason being - no volunteers. Group donations in most areas are down some as much as 70%. Programs in Correctional Institutions,
treatment Facilities, and Inter groups are being curtailed - no Volunteers!
We want the hand of AA always to be their but we cannot do it unless we give back what was so
freely given to us.
Our Declaration of Unity:
This we owe to A. A.'s future
To place our common welfare first;
To keep our fellowship united.
For on A. A. unity depend our lives;
And the lives of those to come.
Am I doing my part? Am I volunteering? Am I getting my Sponsees and Group involved in our future?
Do not rest on your laurels!
Peter O'N.
August Birthdays
Surrender to win
June:
Jennifer p 1 yr
Jody B 20 yrs
Terry K. 31 yrs
Dottie S. 33 yrs
July
Bud H. 27 yrs
August
Glenda B. 2 yrs
Roger H. 8 yrs
Seymour Sharing
August
Jenifer W. 3 yrs
J. J. 3 yrs
Larry G. 10 yrs
Tellico Village
August
Peter M. 4 yrs
George C. 23 yrs
Blount County Group
August Birthdays
Pat F. 5 yrs
Bob W. 5 yrs
Jerry M. 7 yrs
Mike H. 7 yrs
Roger H. 8 yrs
Craig V. 18 yrs
Frank E. 22 yrs
Rockford
July 2010
Nick 7/6 1 year
Brian W. 7/10 1 year
Luther P. 7/4/92 18 years
Don C. 7/4/92. 18 years
Jody R. 7/16/2008 2 years
Debbie 7/7/2003 7 years
Rick W. 7/18/2007 3 years
Duane J. 7/10/1987 23 years
Carla Ann L. 7/25/07
June:
Jennifer p 1 yr
Jody B 20 yrs
Terry K. 31 yrs
Dottie S. 33 yrs
July
Bud H. 27 yrs
August
Glenda B. 2 yrs
Roger H. 8 yrs
Seymour Sharing
August
Jenifer W. 3 yrs
J. J. 3 yrs
Larry G. 10 yrs
Tellico Village
August
Peter M. 4 yrs
George C. 23 yrs
Blount County Group
August Birthdays
Pat F. 5 yrs
Bob W. 5 yrs
Jerry M. 7 yrs
Mike H. 7 yrs
Roger H. 8 yrs
Craig V. 18 yrs
Frank E. 22 yrs
Rockford
July 2010
Nick 7/6 1 year
Brian W. 7/10 1 year
Luther P. 7/4/92 18 years
Don C. 7/4/92. 18 years
Jody R. 7/16/2008 2 years
Debbie 7/7/2003 7 years
Rick W. 7/18/2007 3 years
Duane J. 7/10/1987 23 years
Carla Ann L. 7/25/07
Thursday, July 1, 2010
July
Tradition Seven: Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Chairman's Message
Whenever anyone reaches out for help I want the hand of AA always to be there.
This is the Basis of our 12 Traditions (to make sure AA survives.)
Our 7th Tradition deals with our Finances. We are self supporting through our own contributions.
These contributions, which come mainly from Our Group meetings, keep AA always there. From these contributions we not only support our Home Groups but also our General Service Office, our District General Service, our Area and our Intergroup Office.
It is important and neceesary that regular contributions are made to these groups. Without finances to run them AA can fail. While I know the economy is tight at this time I also know that we need Our Fellowship to survive.
Please make sure your Group is sending regular contributions.
Peter O'N.
See you in San Antonio!!!
This is the Basis of our 12 Traditions (to make sure AA survives.)
Our 7th Tradition deals with our Finances. We are self supporting through our own contributions.
These contributions, which come mainly from Our Group meetings, keep AA always there. From these contributions we not only support our Home Groups but also our General Service Office, our District General Service, our Area and our Intergroup Office.
It is important and neceesary that regular contributions are made to these groups. Without finances to run them AA can fail. While I know the economy is tight at this time I also know that we need Our Fellowship to survive.
Please make sure your Group is sending regular contributions.
Peter O'N.
See you in San Antonio!!!
July Birthdays and Group Annoucements
Blount County Group
Delbert (Bud) H 27 yrs
Craig C 18 yrs
Ron H 31 yrs
Telico Village Group
Tonto 10 yrs
Bill M. 25 yrs
Seymour Sharing Group
Margaret M. 18 yrs
Valerie 28 yrs
Monroe County Group
July
Jim M. 27 yrs
Bill H. 17 yrs
June
Jim L. 17 yrs
Rockford AA Fellowship
Birthdays June 2010
Lisa S. 6/2/09 1 year
Sharon S. 6/6/09 1 year
Larry B. 6/7/09 1 year
Mara N. 6/10/06 4 years
Jeanmaire 6/12/?? No Report
Mitch H. 6/13/09 1 year
Rodney H. 6/26/79 31 years
Sheila P. 6/30/96 14 years
Group Annoucements
Monroe County Picnic will be held Saturday, July 10th at Fort Loudon State Park in Vonore. Group supplies food, bring a chair and lots of friends out for some great fellowship! Starts around 8 AM and runs till 2PM.
Etowah and Benton
TENTH ANNUAL SUMMER BARBECUE
SEPTEMBER 18th
The Third Saturday of the Month
At
ATHENS KNOX PARK PAVILION
EAT NOON & 1:00 PM SPEAKER
SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
WE PROVIDE HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS
COVERED DISH WELCOME (SOMETHING IN IT IS NICE.)
FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP
DIRECTIONS:
In Athens, Hwy 30 to N at Eastanallee
(alongside the big Baptist Church),
go past Mayfield’s buildings and truck parking lot and
make a right on Slack and then quick left into the park.
Bear to your right to the picnic pavilion.
Athens Group - Support Needed
The Athens Group is looking for people to chair meetings and to help set up and tear down meetings. You don't need to be a member of the group to help out. Meetings are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at #1 Long Street in downtown Athens.
Delbert (Bud) H 27 yrs
Craig C 18 yrs
Ron H 31 yrs
Telico Village Group
Tonto 10 yrs
Bill M. 25 yrs
Seymour Sharing Group
Margaret M. 18 yrs
Valerie 28 yrs
Monroe County Group
July
Jim M. 27 yrs
Bill H. 17 yrs
June
Jim L. 17 yrs
Rockford AA Fellowship
Birthdays June 2010
Lisa S. 6/2/09 1 year
Sharon S. 6/6/09 1 year
Larry B. 6/7/09 1 year
Mara N. 6/10/06 4 years
Jeanmaire 6/12/?? No Report
Mitch H. 6/13/09 1 year
Rodney H. 6/26/79 31 years
Sheila P. 6/30/96 14 years
Group Annoucements
Monroe County Picnic will be held Saturday, July 10th at Fort Loudon State Park in Vonore. Group supplies food, bring a chair and lots of friends out for some great fellowship! Starts around 8 AM and runs till 2PM.
Etowah and Benton
TENTH ANNUAL SUMMER BARBECUE
SEPTEMBER 18th
The Third Saturday of the Month
At
ATHENS KNOX PARK PAVILION
EAT NOON & 1:00 PM SPEAKER
SPEAKER TO BE ANNOUNCED
WE PROVIDE HAMBURGERS & HOT DOGS
COVERED DISH WELCOME (SOMETHING IN IT IS NICE.)
FUN, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP
DIRECTIONS:
In Athens, Hwy 30 to N at Eastanallee
(alongside the big Baptist Church),
go past Mayfield’s buildings and truck parking lot and
make a right on Slack and then quick left into the park.
Bear to your right to the picnic pavilion.
Athens Group - Support Needed
The Athens Group is looking for people to chair meetings and to help set up and tear down meetings. You don't need to be a member of the group to help out. Meetings are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at #1 Long Street in downtown Athens.
Friday, May 28, 2010
June
Tradition Six: An A.A. group ought never endorse, finance or lend the A.A. name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
A Recovery Thought
12 STEPS TO DELIVERING AN EFFECTIVE A.A. TALK
When it comes to carrying the A.A. message, Dr. Silkworth states in "The Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book, "The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic people must have depth and weight. In nearly all cases their ideals must be grounded in a power greater than themselves, if they are to re-create their lives." This "message" is most effective when delivered is such a manner that a still suffering alcoholic of whatever description (whether a prospect, newcomer, or veteran member) may have an opportunity to make an accurate identification of their problem depth) and have made known to them a solution for that problem (weight). In fact, any sober A.A. can effectively "carry the message" when asked to speak at an A.A. meeting provided they have "taken the steps" of Alcoholics Anonymous and follow a few simple suggestions:
1) Dress appropriately, respectfully; be on time, introduce yourself an as alcoholic (only), avoid the use of multiple identification; extend thanks, gratitude.
2) Greet the newcomers and invite them into the fellowship of A.A., citing something of a positive nature directed towards them from the Big Book which extends a warm welcome to all.
3) Share a brief overview of your family background (in a very general way) prior to drinking.
4) Describe your first drinking experience whereby you realized the effect produced by alcohol.
5) Relate pertinent elements of "The Doctor's Opinion" as you share your drinking history/experience.
6) Share your drinking history as it exemplifies the progressive nature of the illness of alcoholism as outlined in the basic text of A.A. (To avoid confusing and/or alienating newcomers, respect A.A.'s "singleness of purpose." Minimize historical accounting of problems other than alcohol; i.e., drug addiction, use, compulsive overeating, the child within, being a victim, etc., as we want them to primarily identify with the progression of alcoholism.)
7) Side-step the use of vulgar and obscene language while sharing as we are a program of attraction and that is surely a distraction and it presents a negative community image of our A.A. way of life to those "outside" who may be visiting with us to learn about alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous.
8) Describe the events surrounding your hitting bottom and what led you to A.A., to your Home Group and to your Sponsor.
9) Share your experience in a general way of "taking the Steps."
10) Mention your experience with service work and working with others and the benefits you realized as a result thereof.
11) Share your personal experience resulting from developing a personal relationship with God, as you understand God.
12) Summarize your pitch; invite newcomers to join us on the "Road of Happy Destiny"; thank those who invited you and close-on time.
These 12 suggestions were derived from listening to, identifying and outlining the similarities of structure, content and order (of delivery) of the talks of our beloved carriers of the A.A. message, and can be reconciled with The Doctor's Opinion and the first 164 pages of the Big Book. Also, it's always a good idea to be genuine and enthusiastic.The above are thoughts and opinions of others. They do not speak for or represent the A.A. Fellowship.An indignant dowager comes upon a very tired and very drunk on the street. She says to him, "If I were in your condition I would shoot myself!" He hiccups back, "If you were in my condition, lady, you'd miss!"
ASAP
Always Say A Prayer
When it comes to carrying the A.A. message, Dr. Silkworth states in "The Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book, "The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic people must have depth and weight. In nearly all cases their ideals must be grounded in a power greater than themselves, if they are to re-create their lives." This "message" is most effective when delivered is such a manner that a still suffering alcoholic of whatever description (whether a prospect, newcomer, or veteran member) may have an opportunity to make an accurate identification of their problem depth) and have made known to them a solution for that problem (weight). In fact, any sober A.A. can effectively "carry the message" when asked to speak at an A.A. meeting provided they have "taken the steps" of Alcoholics Anonymous and follow a few simple suggestions:
1) Dress appropriately, respectfully; be on time, introduce yourself an as alcoholic (only), avoid the use of multiple identification; extend thanks, gratitude.
2) Greet the newcomers and invite them into the fellowship of A.A., citing something of a positive nature directed towards them from the Big Book which extends a warm welcome to all.
3) Share a brief overview of your family background (in a very general way) prior to drinking.
4) Describe your first drinking experience whereby you realized the effect produced by alcohol.
5) Relate pertinent elements of "The Doctor's Opinion" as you share your drinking history/experience.
6) Share your drinking history as it exemplifies the progressive nature of the illness of alcoholism as outlined in the basic text of A.A. (To avoid confusing and/or alienating newcomers, respect A.A.'s "singleness of purpose." Minimize historical accounting of problems other than alcohol; i.e., drug addiction, use, compulsive overeating, the child within, being a victim, etc., as we want them to primarily identify with the progression of alcoholism.)
7) Side-step the use of vulgar and obscene language while sharing as we are a program of attraction and that is surely a distraction and it presents a negative community image of our A.A. way of life to those "outside" who may be visiting with us to learn about alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous.
8) Describe the events surrounding your hitting bottom and what led you to A.A., to your Home Group and to your Sponsor.
9) Share your experience in a general way of "taking the Steps."
10) Mention your experience with service work and working with others and the benefits you realized as a result thereof.
11) Share your personal experience resulting from developing a personal relationship with God, as you understand God.
12) Summarize your pitch; invite newcomers to join us on the "Road of Happy Destiny"; thank those who invited you and close-on time.
These 12 suggestions were derived from listening to, identifying and outlining the similarities of structure, content and order (of delivery) of the talks of our beloved carriers of the A.A. message, and can be reconciled with The Doctor's Opinion and the first 164 pages of the Big Book. Also, it's always a good idea to be genuine and enthusiastic.The above are thoughts and opinions of others. They do not speak for or represent the A.A. Fellowship.An indignant dowager comes upon a very tired and very drunk on the street. She says to him, "If I were in your condition I would shoot myself!" He hiccups back, "If you were in my condition, lady, you'd miss!"
ASAP
Always Say A Prayer
Intergroup Minutes
Meeting was held on Sunday may 2 at rockford fellowship hall.
Meeting was called to order at 1:15 by Peter and ended at 2 pm.
Old bussiness: New 12 step list were published and given to Michael at office and co-ordinator Kathy to be distributed to the hot line volunteers. It was noted that certain areas had no contacts because either the area did not respond to request and/or people listed as contacts were no longer available when contacted.
Hot line is full but we can always use back ups.
New business: Next two Intergroup meetings will be conducted via e- mail.
We are in the process of setting up a Facebook page for East Tn Intergroup . So as to pass on current information.
Next meeting will be August 1st.
Birthday information and group events need to be in by the 15 th of each month
Submitted by Peter O.
Meeting was called to order at 1:15 by Peter and ended at 2 pm.
Old bussiness: New 12 step list were published and given to Michael at office and co-ordinator Kathy to be distributed to the hot line volunteers. It was noted that certain areas had no contacts because either the area did not respond to request and/or people listed as contacts were no longer available when contacted.
Hot line is full but we can always use back ups.
New business: Next two Intergroup meetings will be conducted via e- mail.
We are in the process of setting up a Facebook page for East Tn Intergroup . So as to pass on current information.
Next meeting will be August 1st.
Birthday information and group events need to be in by the 15 th of each month
Submitted by Peter O.
District 50/51
District 50/51 Representative Meeting
May 3, 2010 6:30 PM
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. The Secretary was absent, so Ruth took minutes. Gordon read the 12 Traditions. The previous month’s minutes were read by all and accepted as written.
District Financial Report: John W. (treasurer) couldn’t be here, so he sent a copy of the report. Beginning balance: $1,380.46. $254.59 in Deposits. $250 in Expenses (for the corrections workshop in Gallatin). The Assembly Planning Committee’s beginning balance was $25.32, plus $750 seed money from the Area, for a total of $775.32. The Combined Ending Balance was $2,160.87.
A signup sheet was passed around so we could contact each other between district meetings.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the report. He said donations are up this year, so Intergroup is doing pretty well so far. He used some money from savings to buy literature. Ask your groups to subscribe to the newsletter – we need 200+ subscriptions to continue to get our discounted mailing rate at the post office. Newsletter subscriptions are $5/year. All the hotline shifts are currently full. They just finished updating the 12th step contact list and are making copies to distribute.
Assembly Info: The 3rd Quarter Area 64 Assembly will be in Oak Ridge July 23-25, 2010 at the Doubletree hotel. Rooms are $96/night plus tax. All this information is available on the Area 64 website www.area64assembly.org
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville: We’ve been kicking around ideas for fundraisers – the first fundraiser for the Area 64 Assembly will be the Best Ball Golf Tournament June 27th at 1:30 at Whittle Springs Golf Course. There is a $45 fee. Contact John A. at 363-8030 if you’re interested in playing. Cutoff date for participants will be June 23. See the announcement in the newsletter for more info.
The biggest expenses for hosting the assembly are food and coffee. Everyone is encouraged to see if their home groups want to help by providing a meal Friday evening or Saturday night – it’s a great way to get involved. Any group contributions the host committee are welcomed – be sure to write “1st Quarter Assembly” in the memo line on checks for group contributions.
Assembly committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron.
Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
Archives: No report. If you are interested in serving as the archives chair, come to the May District meeting.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. Gordon has responded to another request for information about AA from a doctor’s group. He’s putting together teams of AA members who are preparing to give talks to professionals who request info about AA. The committee meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting on May 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s.
Corrections: Ken and George thanked the district for sending them to the corrections workshop in Gallatin. They got to swap ideas with other AA’s from all over the state who are involved in corrections. There was a “workshop on the workshop,” where they discussed how to best serve the needs of Area 64 Corrections. One issue that came up was the lack of communication, so the area is making a list of the different facilities and who’s going in where. One suggestion from the workshop was that district corrections chairs go to groups in their districts and drum up interest, not just in district meetings. The Corrections committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Flatiron.
Grapevine/Events: Dennis gave the report. Five people attended the committee meeting, and they went over the Grapevine Handbook. Get ready, because Grapevine Reps are going to visit groups in the district to help people get involved. Dennis brought flyers for the 3-month long grapevine subscription drive starting in June to raise awareness and subscriptions. The Grapevine committee took some more old Grapevines with AA meeting schedules inside them to professional buildings to put in the waiting rooms. Come find out what the grapevine is, what it does, and how you can help on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Flat Iron. To get involved with the Grapevine or Events committees, email dennisoxner@yahoo.com.
The Events committee is hosting a district event: East TN Past Delegates Panel Discussion on June 20 from 11:00-1:30 at the Metro Group. Past Delegates John A., John W. (one of our oldest delegates), and hopefully Becky and Ralph will share their experience with service and eat dinner with us.
Treatment: Dennis did a fantastic job speaking to the alcoholics in treatment at Cornerstone! Thank you Dennis! To volunteer to help carry the AA message to alcoholics who are in treatment by telling your story at Cornerstone on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30, call Ruth 310-7889.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Group news and Announcements: Jerry announced that The Serenity Group in Fountain City has a new meeting on Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. (closed discussion). There is also a new Big Book Study on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. till noon at Christ United Methodist Church on Maynardville Hwy.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, June 7th at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
May 3, 2010 6:30 PM
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. The Secretary was absent, so Ruth took minutes. Gordon read the 12 Traditions. The previous month’s minutes were read by all and accepted as written.
District Financial Report: John W. (treasurer) couldn’t be here, so he sent a copy of the report. Beginning balance: $1,380.46. $254.59 in Deposits. $250 in Expenses (for the corrections workshop in Gallatin). The Assembly Planning Committee’s beginning balance was $25.32, plus $750 seed money from the Area, for a total of $775.32. The Combined Ending Balance was $2,160.87.
A signup sheet was passed around so we could contact each other between district meetings.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the report. He said donations are up this year, so Intergroup is doing pretty well so far. He used some money from savings to buy literature. Ask your groups to subscribe to the newsletter – we need 200+ subscriptions to continue to get our discounted mailing rate at the post office. Newsletter subscriptions are $5/year. All the hotline shifts are currently full. They just finished updating the 12th step contact list and are making copies to distribute.
Assembly Info: The 3rd Quarter Area 64 Assembly will be in Oak Ridge July 23-25, 2010 at the Doubletree hotel. Rooms are $96/night plus tax. All this information is available on the Area 64 website www.area64assembly.org
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville: We’ve been kicking around ideas for fundraisers – the first fundraiser for the Area 64 Assembly will be the Best Ball Golf Tournament June 27th at 1:30 at Whittle Springs Golf Course. There is a $45 fee. Contact John A. at 363-8030 if you’re interested in playing. Cutoff date for participants will be June 23. See the announcement in the newsletter for more info.
The biggest expenses for hosting the assembly are food and coffee. Everyone is encouraged to see if their home groups want to help by providing a meal Friday evening or Saturday night – it’s a great way to get involved. Any group contributions the host committee are welcomed – be sure to write “1st Quarter Assembly” in the memo line on checks for group contributions.
Assembly committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron.
Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
Archives: No report. If you are interested in serving as the archives chair, come to the May District meeting.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. Gordon has responded to another request for information about AA from a doctor’s group. He’s putting together teams of AA members who are preparing to give talks to professionals who request info about AA. The committee meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting on May 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s.
Corrections: Ken and George thanked the district for sending them to the corrections workshop in Gallatin. They got to swap ideas with other AA’s from all over the state who are involved in corrections. There was a “workshop on the workshop,” where they discussed how to best serve the needs of Area 64 Corrections. One issue that came up was the lack of communication, so the area is making a list of the different facilities and who’s going in where. One suggestion from the workshop was that district corrections chairs go to groups in their districts and drum up interest, not just in district meetings. The Corrections committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Flatiron.
Grapevine/Events: Dennis gave the report. Five people attended the committee meeting, and they went over the Grapevine Handbook. Get ready, because Grapevine Reps are going to visit groups in the district to help people get involved. Dennis brought flyers for the 3-month long grapevine subscription drive starting in June to raise awareness and subscriptions. The Grapevine committee took some more old Grapevines with AA meeting schedules inside them to professional buildings to put in the waiting rooms. Come find out what the grapevine is, what it does, and how you can help on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Flat Iron. To get involved with the Grapevine or Events committees, email dennisoxner@yahoo.com.
The Events committee is hosting a district event: East TN Past Delegates Panel Discussion on June 20 from 11:00-1:30 at the Metro Group. Past Delegates John A., John W. (one of our oldest delegates), and hopefully Becky and Ralph will share their experience with service and eat dinner with us.
Treatment: Dennis did a fantastic job speaking to the alcoholics in treatment at Cornerstone! Thank you Dennis! To volunteer to help carry the AA message to alcoholics who are in treatment by telling your story at Cornerstone on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30, call Ruth 310-7889.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Group news and Announcements: Jerry announced that The Serenity Group in Fountain City has a new meeting on Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. (closed discussion). There is also a new Big Book Study on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. till noon at Christ United Methodist Church on Maynardville Hwy.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, June 7th at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
Chairman's Message
As always I have to look around and remember how grateful I should be for the gift of sobrierty that has been given me.
I am currently (may 11 ) in nashville and have been since May 3 rd working on the disaster relief as a result of the floods. Where would I be today if not for what the great fellowship of AA has given me? I would not even venture to guess. Where would you be without this fellowship? Are you giving back to this fellowship or are you just taking from it and letting others do the work? Service work to our fellowship is what keeps it alive for us. Are you doing your part?
Peter O.
I am currently (may 11 ) in nashville and have been since May 3 rd working on the disaster relief as a result of the floods. Where would I be today if not for what the great fellowship of AA has given me? I would not even venture to guess. Where would you be without this fellowship? Are you giving back to this fellowship or are you just taking from it and letting others do the work? Service work to our fellowship is what keeps it alive for us. Are you doing your part?
Peter O.
June Birthdays and Group Annoucements
June Birthdays
NORTHSTATION
MIKE C 18 YRS
SEYMOUR SHARING
JIM H 5 YRS
Rockford Group AA Birthdays
Jane O. 5/8/60 in loving memory
Mark M. 5/2/91
Larry R. 5/19/05
Happy Herb 5/29/08
Joyce K. 5/10/05
Monroe County
David L. - 6 yrs
Tim S. - 6 yrs
Annoucements
R I P - Bob Murphy Blount county Group alt Dcm Dist 4 May 11 12 yrs sobrierty.
Best Ball Golf Tournament. June 27 1:30 at Whittle Springs Golf Course. Fund raiser for Area 64 Assembly--contact John Antol 865-363-8030 for more info . Cut off date June 23.
The Athens - Sweetwater Group is starting a men’s AAWOL Program (Alcoholics Anonymous Way Of Life). It is designed to enhance your knowledge and workings of the 12 steps of AA. Whether you have 30 days or 30 years you are welcome to sign up. It will be a 26 week program, so a commitment to attend is needed.
The AAWOL Program is simply to look at the steps, keeping it simple, to understanding them and how to apply them in your life. There are 15 - 20 seats available, if interested call:
Jim 239/450-2268
T.J. 865/209-1081
Gary 423/507-7975
Starting date is Wednesday, May 19, 2010 and the time is 6:00 - 7:30. (every Wednesday)
Blount County Group Picnic
The Blount County Group is having a picnic Saturday, June 12th, at Louisville Point Park in Louisville, TN. Thing will get going at Noon and run until about 8 PM. Bring a covered dish to pass.
Monroe County Group Picnic
The Monroe County Group is holding it's 8th annual picnic Saturday, July 10th, at Fort Loudon State Park in Vonore. Things get going around 8 AM and will run until about 2 PM. Food will be provided. We will have a speaker and lots of good fellowship!
NORTHSTATION
MIKE C 18 YRS
SEYMOUR SHARING
JIM H 5 YRS
Rockford Group AA Birthdays
Jane O. 5/8/60 in loving memory
Mark M. 5/2/91
Larry R. 5/19/05
Happy Herb 5/29/08
Joyce K. 5/10/05
Monroe County
David L. - 6 yrs
Tim S. - 6 yrs
Annoucements
R I P - Bob Murphy Blount county Group alt Dcm Dist 4 May 11 12 yrs sobrierty.
Best Ball Golf Tournament. June 27 1:30 at Whittle Springs Golf Course. Fund raiser for Area 64 Assembly--contact John Antol 865-363-8030 for more info . Cut off date June 23.
The Athens - Sweetwater Group is starting a men’s AAWOL Program (Alcoholics Anonymous Way Of Life). It is designed to enhance your knowledge and workings of the 12 steps of AA. Whether you have 30 days or 30 years you are welcome to sign up. It will be a 26 week program, so a commitment to attend is needed.
The AAWOL Program is simply to look at the steps, keeping it simple, to understanding them and how to apply them in your life. There are 15 - 20 seats available, if interested call:
Jim 239/450-2268
T.J. 865/209-1081
Gary 423/507-7975
Starting date is Wednesday, May 19, 2010 and the time is 6:00 - 7:30. (every Wednesday)
Blount County Group Picnic
The Blount County Group is having a picnic Saturday, June 12th, at Louisville Point Park in Louisville, TN. Thing will get going at Noon and run until about 8 PM. Bring a covered dish to pass.
Monroe County Group Picnic
The Monroe County Group is holding it's 8th annual picnic Saturday, July 10th, at Fort Loudon State Park in Vonore. Things get going around 8 AM and will run until about 2 PM. Food will be provided. We will have a speaker and lots of good fellowship!
Monday, April 26, 2010
May
Tradition Five: Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
District 50/51
District 50/51 Representative Meeting
April 5, 2010 6:30 PM
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. The Secretary was absent, so Ruth took minutes. Gordon read the 12 Traditions. Introductions were made. The previous month’s minutes were read by all, and it was noted that the minutes should have mentioned that Michelle, who works at the sheriff’s office and is the contact for AA’s coming into the jail, is also an AA member and is really working hard to get us in!
District Financial Report: John W. gave the report. He said that we now have some money for the assembly host committee. He explained that the two separate entities – the District and the Assembly Host Committee – are using the same bank account. Since in the past there have been some problems with treasurers, John said he will be bringing the books with the bank statements to each district meeting so anyone can look at them. This will help provide extra accountability and help keep the treasurer honest.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the report. There were 5 newsletter subscription renewals, and he purchased about $1,100 worth of books to restock the supply. All the hotline shifts are currently full.
Assembly Info: The 3rd Quarter Area 64 Assembly will be in Oak Ridge July 23-25, 2010 at the Doubletree hotel. Rooms are $96/night plus tax. All this information is available on the Area 64 website www.area64assembly.org
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville:
Darlene attended the 2nd Quarter Assembly in Chattanooga March 19-21, and the assembly body approved the flyer and agendas (in English and Spanish) for the 1st Quarter 2011 assembly, which will be hosted by District 50/51.
John A. gave the Host Committee Report: The biggest expenses for hosting the assembly are food and coffee. He encouraged everyone to see if their home groups want to help by providing a meal Friday evening or Saturday night – it’s a great way to get involved. Any group contributions the host committee are welcomed – be sure to write “1st Quarter Assembly” in the memo line on checks for group contributions.
Assembly committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron. Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
Highnooners group has volunteered to provide a meal at the assembly.
Archives: No report. If you are interested in serving as the archives chair, come to the May District meeting.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. The workshop in March was a great success. Gordon has responded to a request for information about AA from a doctor’s group. He has a team of 5 AA members who are preparing to give talks to professionals about AA. The committee will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting in May.
Corrections: David gave the report. There are currently 3 applications pending. The jail would like AA to start doing meetings at the treatment pod too, and we’ll need more volunteers to do that. A motion was made and approved to write a check for $250 to send Ken and George to the corrections workshop in Gallatin.
Grapevine/Events: Dennis gave the report. There will be a 3-month long grapevine subscription drive starting in June to raise awareness and subscriptions. The Grapevine committee took some more old Grapevines with AA meeting schedules inside them to professional buildings to put in the waiting rooms. Come find out what the grapevine is, what it does, and how you can help on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Flat Iron. To get involved with the Grapevine or Events committees, email dennisoxner@yahoo.com.
Dennis presented an idea for a district event, where we could invite the past delegates who live nearby to come talk about service and eat dinner.
Treatment: The workshop was a great success, and several people volunteered to help
carry the AA message to alcoholics who are in treatment by telling their story at Cornerstone.
Old Business: None.
New Business: John W. thanked the committee chairs for being active in service and for being prepared and giving reports.
Group news and Announcements: The Serenity Group in Fountain City has a new meeting on Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. (closed discussion). There is also a new Big Book Study on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. till noon at Christ United Methodist Church on Maynardville Hwy.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
April 5, 2010 6:30 PM
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. The Secretary was absent, so Ruth took minutes. Gordon read the 12 Traditions. Introductions were made. The previous month’s minutes were read by all, and it was noted that the minutes should have mentioned that Michelle, who works at the sheriff’s office and is the contact for AA’s coming into the jail, is also an AA member and is really working hard to get us in!
District Financial Report: John W. gave the report. He said that we now have some money for the assembly host committee. He explained that the two separate entities – the District and the Assembly Host Committee – are using the same bank account. Since in the past there have been some problems with treasurers, John said he will be bringing the books with the bank statements to each district meeting so anyone can look at them. This will help provide extra accountability and help keep the treasurer honest.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the report. There were 5 newsletter subscription renewals, and he purchased about $1,100 worth of books to restock the supply. All the hotline shifts are currently full.
Assembly Info: The 3rd Quarter Area 64 Assembly will be in Oak Ridge July 23-25, 2010 at the Doubletree hotel. Rooms are $96/night plus tax. All this information is available on the Area 64 website www.area64assembly.org
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville:
Darlene attended the 2nd Quarter Assembly in Chattanooga March 19-21, and the assembly body approved the flyer and agendas (in English and Spanish) for the 1st Quarter 2011 assembly, which will be hosted by District 50/51.
John A. gave the Host Committee Report: The biggest expenses for hosting the assembly are food and coffee. He encouraged everyone to see if their home groups want to help by providing a meal Friday evening or Saturday night – it’s a great way to get involved. Any group contributions the host committee are welcomed – be sure to write “1st Quarter Assembly” in the memo line on checks for group contributions.
Assembly committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron. Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
Highnooners group has volunteered to provide a meal at the assembly.
Archives: No report. If you are interested in serving as the archives chair, come to the May District meeting.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. The workshop in March was a great success. Gordon has responded to a request for information about AA from a doctor’s group. He has a team of 5 AA members who are preparing to give talks to professionals about AA. The committee will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting in May.
Corrections: David gave the report. There are currently 3 applications pending. The jail would like AA to start doing meetings at the treatment pod too, and we’ll need more volunteers to do that. A motion was made and approved to write a check for $250 to send Ken and George to the corrections workshop in Gallatin.
Grapevine/Events: Dennis gave the report. There will be a 3-month long grapevine subscription drive starting in June to raise awareness and subscriptions. The Grapevine committee took some more old Grapevines with AA meeting schedules inside them to professional buildings to put in the waiting rooms. Come find out what the grapevine is, what it does, and how you can help on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Flat Iron. To get involved with the Grapevine or Events committees, email dennisoxner@yahoo.com.
Dennis presented an idea for a district event, where we could invite the past delegates who live nearby to come talk about service and eat dinner.
Treatment: The workshop was a great success, and several people volunteered to help
carry the AA message to alcoholics who are in treatment by telling their story at Cornerstone.
Old Business: None.
New Business: John W. thanked the committee chairs for being active in service and for being prepared and giving reports.
Group news and Announcements: The Serenity Group in Fountain City has a new meeting on Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. (closed discussion). There is also a new Big Book Study on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. till noon at Christ United Methodist Church on Maynardville Hwy.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
Chairman's Message
The next meeting of East
Tennessee Inter group will
be held Sun May 2nd
1:15 P.M. at the Rockford
Fellowship Hall.
Not sure if your Group is
part of East Tennessee
Inter group? Check the
meeting list. If your Group
is listed your a part, Check
to see who your Inter group
Representative is. Have one
make sure he/she is representing
you! Don't have one elect one!
Off to San Antonio:
$90.00 Registration fee ends
on May 14, Any registrations
received after that date is $110.00.
Still need a Room.
The spring edition of Box 459
said that rooms were still available.
Contact the Convention Housing
Bureau at www.aa.org and navigate
to 2010 International Convention.
ALL CONVENTION INFORMATION
is available thru your General
Service Representative, your
Inter group Representative and your
Local Central Office. You may
also get it on line see site above.
Beginning in May badges are
being mailed out so if your
already registered be on the
look out for them.
Thank you to the East
Tennessee Representatives
who helped in updating the
12 Step List.
Get well soon Don T. Blount
County Inter group Representative.
Peter O'N.
Tennessee Inter group will
be held Sun May 2nd
1:15 P.M. at the Rockford
Fellowship Hall.
Not sure if your Group is
part of East Tennessee
Inter group? Check the
meeting list. If your Group
is listed your a part, Check
to see who your Inter group
Representative is. Have one
make sure he/she is representing
you! Don't have one elect one!
Off to San Antonio:
$90.00 Registration fee ends
on May 14, Any registrations
received after that date is $110.00.
Still need a Room.
The spring edition of Box 459
said that rooms were still available.
Contact the Convention Housing
Bureau at www.aa.org and navigate
to 2010 International Convention.
ALL CONVENTION INFORMATION
is available thru your General
Service Representative, your
Inter group Representative and your
Local Central Office. You may
also get it on line see site above.
Beginning in May badges are
being mailed out so if your
already registered be on the
look out for them.
Thank you to the East
Tennessee Representatives
who helped in updating the
12 Step List.
Get well soon Don T. Blount
County Inter group Representative.
Peter O'N.
May Birthdays And Group Announcements
Seymour group
Elyse H. 2 yrs
Tellico village
Bob C. 5 yrs
BEAN STATION
JOHN B 19 YRS
TONY W 23 YRS
JOHN W 9 YRS
RON C 3 YRS
TONY W 23 YRS
BEN 13 YRS
METRO GROUP
WESTLY B 9 YRS
NORTHSTATION
ANDY H 27 YRS
BILLY RAY MOYER 29 YRS
GROUP NEWS
NEW MEETING HALLS CHRIST UNITED METH CHURCH
7535 MAYNARDVILLE HY WED 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM BB/CD
Elyse H. 2 yrs
Tellico village
Bob C. 5 yrs
BEAN STATION
JOHN B 19 YRS
TONY W 23 YRS
JOHN W 9 YRS
RON C 3 YRS
TONY W 23 YRS
BEN 13 YRS
METRO GROUP
WESTLY B 9 YRS
NORTHSTATION
ANDY H 27 YRS
BILLY RAY MOYER 29 YRS
GROUP NEWS
NEW MEETING HALLS CHRIST UNITED METH CHURCH
7535 MAYNARDVILLE HY WED 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM BB/CD
Monday, March 29, 2010
April
Tradition 4 : Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
District 50/51
District 50/51 Representative Meeting
March 1, 2010 6:30 PM
Kelly opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Gordon read the 12 Traditions. Introductions were made.
Corrections:Michelle attended the district meeting to help with questions about bringing AA into the jail. She works at the Knox County Sherriff’s Department and is the new contact for AA’s coming into the jail. She will keep in touch with the volunteer coordinator. She said the jail can do volunteer orientations for AA volunteers and church volunteers at the same time. The background check on volunteer applications is out of her hands, and some applications take longer than others to get approved. She said there are currently openings for bringing AA meetings to both the men and women in the jail. There are openings for AA women’s meetings in the jail Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:00-6:00.
The Corrections committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 at the Flatiron, and they need volunteers -- see David H. for paperwork (740-6650).
District Financial Report: John W. gave the report. Since neither DCMs was able to attend the Memphis assembly, the $560 that was to cover the expense of sending them to the assembly was returned and deposited.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the report. To volunteer for the hotline, call Mike (at intergroup) or Kathy (256-6127).
Assembly Info: 2nd Quarter Assembly in Chattanooga March 19-21, 2010 at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville: Assembly committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron. Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
Highnooners group has volunteered to provide a meal at the assembly.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. There will be a workshop Sat., March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, W. Cumberland and Walnut. Come find out how you can get involved with the CPC, PI, Treatment, Corrections, Grapevine, and Events Committees.
Archives: No report.
Grapevine/Events: Dennis gave the report. He’s planning a grapevine subscription drive. Dennis explained that the Grapevine is self-supporting, not supported by GSO. The Grapevine committee took old Grapevines to professional buildings to put in the waiting rooms and made contact with some people at St. Mary’s. To get involved with the Grapevine or Events committees, email Dennis.
Treatment: Come to the workshop March 27 at 11:00!
New Business: John W. made a motion to give $50 from district account to the 1st Quarter Assembly planning committee. A vote was taken, and the motion was approved.
Kelly resigned from her position as DCM for district 51. John B., the previous alternate DCM for district 51, was elected DCM. Ken was elected the new alternate DCM 51.
7th tradition was not passed.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, April 5th at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
March 1, 2010 6:30 PM
Kelly opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Gordon read the 12 Traditions. Introductions were made.
Corrections:Michelle attended the district meeting to help with questions about bringing AA into the jail. She works at the Knox County Sherriff’s Department and is the new contact for AA’s coming into the jail. She will keep in touch with the volunteer coordinator. She said the jail can do volunteer orientations for AA volunteers and church volunteers at the same time. The background check on volunteer applications is out of her hands, and some applications take longer than others to get approved. She said there are currently openings for bringing AA meetings to both the men and women in the jail. There are openings for AA women’s meetings in the jail Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:00-6:00.
The Corrections committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 at the Flatiron, and they need volunteers -- see David H. for paperwork (740-6650).
District Financial Report: John W. gave the report. Since neither DCMs was able to attend the Memphis assembly, the $560 that was to cover the expense of sending them to the assembly was returned and deposited.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the report. To volunteer for the hotline, call Mike (at intergroup) or Kathy (256-6127).
Assembly Info: 2nd Quarter Assembly in Chattanooga March 19-21, 2010 at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville: Assembly committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron. Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
Highnooners group has volunteered to provide a meal at the assembly.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. There will be a workshop Sat., March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, W. Cumberland and Walnut. Come find out how you can get involved with the CPC, PI, Treatment, Corrections, Grapevine, and Events Committees.
Archives: No report.
Grapevine/Events: Dennis gave the report. He’s planning a grapevine subscription drive. Dennis explained that the Grapevine is self-supporting, not supported by GSO. The Grapevine committee took old Grapevines to professional buildings to put in the waiting rooms and made contact with some people at St. Mary’s. To get involved with the Grapevine or Events committees, email Dennis.
Treatment: Come to the workshop March 27 at 11:00!
New Business: John W. made a motion to give $50 from district account to the 1st Quarter Assembly planning committee. A vote was taken, and the motion was approved.
Kelly resigned from her position as DCM for district 51. John B., the previous alternate DCM for district 51, was elected DCM. Ken was elected the new alternate DCM 51.
7th tradition was not passed.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, April 5th at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
Intergroup Minutes
Meeting was held Sunday, March 7th at Rockford Fellowship Hall
Old Business
1) Updating of 12 Step List for each group
New Business
1) Knox 2011 Assembly at Radison needs help. Meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Flat Iron
2) The 2011 South Eastern Convention is in November in South Carolina and they needs help as well.
3) The San Antonio deadline is May 10th for the $95 registration, most lodging is already booked (Pete please add any info you can to this as I didn't get it all, the conversation trailed off to personal stuff at this point)
1st sunday in April is Easter, so the next Intergroup Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at Rockford at 1:15 PM.
Old Business
1) Updating of 12 Step List for each group
New Business
1) Knox 2011 Assembly at Radison needs help. Meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Flat Iron
2) The 2011 South Eastern Convention is in November in South Carolina and they needs help as well.
3) The San Antonio deadline is May 10th for the $95 registration, most lodging is already booked (Pete please add any info you can to this as I didn't get it all, the conversation trailed off to personal stuff at this point)
1st sunday in April is Easter, so the next Intergroup Meeting will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at Rockford at 1:15 PM.
Chairman's Message
Our preamble tells us our main purpose is to stay sober and help other Alcoholics to achieve sobriety. It also tells us we are not affiliated with any other groups or organizations.
With this in mind it is OK to volunteer at different places that deal with people suffering from the disease of Alcoholism, however, we must remember that we do this as individuals not as representatives of our Fellowship.
Our various areas do have committees that send people to Institutions, Jails, and Schools
etc., as representatives of our Fellowship.
So, let us remember our 5th and 6th traditions when carrying our message. Always remember
our declaration of Unity is to preserve our Fellowship through our 12 Traditions.
With this in mind it is OK to volunteer at different places that deal with people suffering from the disease of Alcoholism, however, we must remember that we do this as individuals not as representatives of our Fellowship.
Our various areas do have committees that send people to Institutions, Jails, and Schools
etc., as representatives of our Fellowship.
So, let us remember our 5th and 6th traditions when carrying our message. Always remember
our declaration of Unity is to preserve our Fellowship through our 12 Traditions.
April Birthdays
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Blount County Group
David C. 13 yrs
Mac J. 18 yrs
Steve H. 21 yrs
SEYMOUR GROUP
Archie N. 13 yrs.
Gail N. 13 yrs
Tim H. 2 yrs.
Mike R. 28 yrs
Steve H. 21 yrs.
Robert G. 43 yrs
Tellico Village Group
Carl N. 2 yrs
Blount County Group
David C. 13 yrs
Mac J. 18 yrs
Steve H. 21 yrs
SEYMOUR GROUP
Archie N. 13 yrs.
Gail N. 13 yrs
Tim H. 2 yrs.
Mike R. 28 yrs
Steve H. 21 yrs.
Robert G. 43 yrs
Tellico Village Group
Carl N. 2 yrs
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
March
Tradition 3 : The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Announcement
Seymour Group Men's Retreat
April 29 to May 2nd.
Cost $75.00 contact
Mike R 865-607-1374 0r
Darryl 865-310-2679.
1st Quarter Assembly
2011 in Knoxville. See
your GSR for more
information on Volunteering.
Don't forget San Antonio
April 29 to May 2nd.
Cost $75.00 contact
Mike R 865-607-1374 0r
Darryl 865-310-2679.
1st Quarter Assembly
2011 in Knoxville. See
your GSR for more
information on Volunteering.
Don't forget San Antonio
District 50/51
District 50/51 Meeting
Meeting was held Feb 1 2010
at Flatiron
Darlene called meeting to order.
Reports were given by Michael
East TN Intergroup, Corrections
by David And Grapevines.
John W is looking for help
with the 2011 January Assembly
to be held in Knoxville,
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday
of each month at the Flatiron
staring at 6:30.
Gsr's are asked to emphasize the
importance of this event
and ask group members to
participate in making it a success.
Next GSR group rep meeting will
be Monday March 1st 6:30 at the
Flatiron.
Meeting was held Feb 1 2010
at Flatiron
Darlene called meeting to order.
Reports were given by Michael
East TN Intergroup, Corrections
by David And Grapevines.
John W is looking for help
with the 2011 January Assembly
to be held in Knoxville,
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday
of each month at the Flatiron
staring at 6:30.
Gsr's are asked to emphasize the
importance of this event
and ask group members to
participate in making it a success.
Next GSR group rep meeting will
be Monday March 1st 6:30 at the
Flatiron.
Intergroup Minutes
The February meeting was
not held because of illness.
Next meeting will be on
Sunday March 7th at
the Rockford Fellowship
hall at 1:15. Please be there
as we will be working on
the 12 step list.
not held because of illness.
Next meeting will be on
Sunday March 7th at
the Rockford Fellowship
hall at 1:15. Please be there
as we will be working on
the 12 step list.
Chairman's Message
Going to San Antonio? This is what is going on.
Registration: Wed thru Fri 8AM till 8PM. Sat 8AM till 6PM.
All registration will be at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Party in the Park Thursday July 1st from 8PM till midnight.
Marathon Meetings begin at midnight on Thursday and run around
the clock till Sunday morning.
Meetings at convention center - Friday and Saturday 9AM till 5PM
BIG MEETINGS: At the Alamodome Fri. and Sat. 8PM till 10PM
Flag Ceremony before Big Meeting on Friday. Sat. old timers meeting
with 40 or more years Sobriety
Closing Meeting Sunday 9AM to 11AM.
If you have not made plans to attend it is not to late. Talk to your GSR
for more information.
As other informationbecomes available I will keep you informed.
Peter O'N.
Registration: Wed thru Fri 8AM till 8PM. Sat 8AM till 6PM.
All registration will be at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Party in the Park Thursday July 1st from 8PM till midnight.
Marathon Meetings begin at midnight on Thursday and run around
the clock till Sunday morning.
Meetings at convention center - Friday and Saturday 9AM till 5PM
BIG MEETINGS: At the Alamodome Fri. and Sat. 8PM till 10PM
Flag Ceremony before Big Meeting on Friday. Sat. old timers meeting
with 40 or more years Sobriety
Closing Meeting Sunday 9AM to 11AM.
If you have not made plans to attend it is not to late. Talk to your GSR
for more information.
As other informationbecomes available I will keep you informed.
Peter O'N.
March Birthdays
Tellico Village
Jim P. 14 yrs
Surrender to Win
Johnell J. 20 yrs
Blount 12 Step Group
Kristina R. 5 yrs
Seymour group
Cortney L 1 yr
Kristy 1 yr
Norm H 3 yrs
Monroe County
Todd V. 12 yrs
Jim P. 14 yrs
Surrender to Win
Johnell J. 20 yrs
Blount 12 Step Group
Kristina R. 5 yrs
Seymour group
Cortney L 1 yr
Kristy 1 yr
Norm H 3 yrs
Monroe County
Todd V. 12 yrs
Saturday, January 23, 2010
February
Tradition 2 : For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : 865-974-9888 or you can send us an email at etiaa@msn.com.
If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our Hotline at 865-522-9667
I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there, and for that, I am responsible.
District 50/51
District 50/51 Representative Meeting
January 4, 2010 6:30 PM
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Gordon read the 12 Traditions.
The previous month’s minutes were read by all and accepted as written.
District Financial Report: John W. gave the report. Paid $70 to renew P.O. Box rental. Voted to approve the financial report. John W. said the district now pays the Alano Club $12.50/month to rent the space for the monthly district rep meeting instead of passing the hat each month and paying that amount to the Alano Club. John W. had $27 from past 7th traditions and asked what should be done with that money. John A. said that the district body is supported by the groups it serves, that the groups decide how much money the district body should have, and that the groups determine how the district gets and uses money. Gordon made a motion to deposit the $27 into the district checking account. Motion was seconded and approved.
A check in the amount of $250 was written for the previous District 50 DCM to go to the 3rd quarter assembly, but she was unable to attend. John W. tore up the check that had been written to pay for Pam’s assembly expenses that she didn’t end up needing.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the intergroup report. Since group donations to Intergroup have been down for the past year, Intergroup has not been able to stock as much literature inventory as it used to.
There is a Hotline opening every other Saturday from 1:00-5:00. Call Mike (at intergroup) or Kathy (256-6127) to volunteer.
Assembly Info: 1st Quarter Voting Assembly in Memphis January 8-10, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Select Memphis Airport.
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville: Assembly committee will start meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month. First meeting Thurs., Jan. 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron. Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. He’s working to get PSA from GSO for free to put on channel 12 or 20. The PSA may include the meeting schedule.
CPC/PI/Treatment Committees will meet Thurs., Jan. 7 at 10:30 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Corrections: David H. gave the report. The committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 at the Flatiron, and they need volunteers -- see David for paperwork (740-6650).
Treatment: Gordon (CPC/PI) and Ruth (TC) are meeting Jan. 7 at 10:30 at St. John’s.
Richard brought Grapevines to donate to treatment. Thank you, Richard!
New Business: Elections Results: Treasurer - John W., Secretary - Pam M., CPC/PI - Gordon, Corrections - David, Grapevine - Dennis, Treatment – Ruth, Events – Dennis. Need an Archives Chair.
John W. – next time need to discuss updating the list of signatures for district bank account
David made a motion to increase the assembly travel allowance for DCMs by $30 (from $250 to $280) for this (Memphis) assembly only. Motion approved.
7th tradition was not passed. Motion to adjourn. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, Feb. 1st at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
January 4, 2010 6:30 PM
Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Gordon read the 12 Traditions.
The previous month’s minutes were read by all and accepted as written.
District Financial Report: John W. gave the report. Paid $70 to renew P.O. Box rental. Voted to approve the financial report. John W. said the district now pays the Alano Club $12.50/month to rent the space for the monthly district rep meeting instead of passing the hat each month and paying that amount to the Alano Club. John W. had $27 from past 7th traditions and asked what should be done with that money. John A. said that the district body is supported by the groups it serves, that the groups decide how much money the district body should have, and that the groups determine how the district gets and uses money. Gordon made a motion to deposit the $27 into the district checking account. Motion was seconded and approved.
A check in the amount of $250 was written for the previous District 50 DCM to go to the 3rd quarter assembly, but she was unable to attend. John W. tore up the check that had been written to pay for Pam’s assembly expenses that she didn’t end up needing.
Intergroup Report: Mike gave the intergroup report. Since group donations to Intergroup have been down for the past year, Intergroup has not been able to stock as much literature inventory as it used to.
There is a Hotline opening every other Saturday from 1:00-5:00. Call Mike (at intergroup) or Kathy (256-6127) to volunteer.
Assembly Info: 1st Quarter Voting Assembly in Memphis January 8-10, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Select Memphis Airport.
January 2011 Assembly in Knoxville: Assembly committee will start meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month. First meeting Thurs., Jan. 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Flatiron. Need volunteers to help form committees for registration, coffee, flyers, banner, hospitality, speaker, fundraisers, seed money from Area 64, Reports for Assembly and Convention committee and Area 64 business meeting, treasurer, theme, hotel liaison, disc jockey if there’s a dance, agenda, taper for business meetings, secretary, raffle baskets if we do a raffle, chairperson/liaison.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and help plan the assembly. Any AA member is eligible and encouraged to serve.
CPC/PI: Gordon gave the report. He’s working to get PSA from GSO for free to put on channel 12 or 20. The PSA may include the meeting schedule.
CPC/PI/Treatment Committees will meet Thurs., Jan. 7 at 10:30 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Corrections: David H. gave the report. The committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 at the Flatiron, and they need volunteers -- see David for paperwork (740-6650).
Treatment: Gordon (CPC/PI) and Ruth (TC) are meeting Jan. 7 at 10:30 at St. John’s.
Richard brought Grapevines to donate to treatment. Thank you, Richard!
New Business: Elections Results: Treasurer - John W., Secretary - Pam M., CPC/PI - Gordon, Corrections - David, Grapevine - Dennis, Treatment – Ruth, Events – Dennis. Need an Archives Chair.
John W. – next time need to discuss updating the list of signatures for district bank account
David made a motion to increase the assembly travel allowance for DCMs by $30 (from $250 to $280) for this (Memphis) assembly only. Motion approved.
7th tradition was not passed. Motion to adjourn. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Group Rep meeting: Monday, Feb. 1st at 6:30 PM at the Flatiron.
Submitted by Ruth P.
Intergroup Minutes
Inter group Meeting held
Sunday Jan 3rd at Rockford
Meeting opened by Pete O
at 1:15 with Serenity Prayer
7 Representatives were
in attendance. 2 others were
excused.
Main business was revising
12 Step List.
Kay S. from Surrender to Win
And Karen C. Inter group
Liaison will update list. Work
should be completed by March.
Any members who want to help
should contact Pete.
Bridging the Gap put on hold
till 12 step list update complete.
Discussion on treasury and update.
Remind Groups we pay our
bills monthly and would
appreciate monthly contributions.
Next meeting Sun Feb 7 1:15 at
Rockford
Meeting adjourned 1:50 with
Our Father
Respectfully submitted Pete
O'N. for Kristina R.
Sunday Jan 3rd at Rockford
Meeting opened by Pete O
at 1:15 with Serenity Prayer
7 Representatives were
in attendance. 2 others were
excused.
Main business was revising
12 Step List.
Kay S. from Surrender to Win
And Karen C. Inter group
Liaison will update list. Work
should be completed by March.
Any members who want to help
should contact Pete.
Bridging the Gap put on hold
till 12 step list update complete.
Discussion on treasury and update.
Remind Groups we pay our
bills monthly and would
appreciate monthly contributions.
Next meeting Sun Feb 7 1:15 at
Rockford
Meeting adjourned 1:50 with
Our Father
Respectfully submitted Pete
O'N. for Kristina R.
Chairman's Message
Remember the 75th International
Convention at San Antonio July
1st to 4th. Have you made your
reservation.? See your GSR or Intergroup
representative for more information.
Hoping the few can accomplish
what the many don't want to
do? Was your representative one
of the seven at our last meeting?
Ask him/her to find out.
Does your group have a rep?
Ask and find out if you're not
sure.
I get the Inter Group letters
from all over the country and
see the same trend every where - I'll just
leave it up to the other
guy to be responsible.
REMEMBER to the other guy
YOU are the other guy!!!!!!
Our traditions tell us I am responsible
for AA to continue not the other
guy!!!!!!!!!!
Peter O'N.
Convention at San Antonio July
1st to 4th. Have you made your
reservation.? See your GSR or Intergroup
representative for more information.
Hoping the few can accomplish
what the many don't want to
do? Was your representative one
of the seven at our last meeting?
Ask him/her to find out.
Does your group have a rep?
Ask and find out if you're not
sure.
I get the Inter Group letters
from all over the country and
see the same trend every where - I'll just
leave it up to the other
guy to be responsible.
REMEMBER to the other guy
YOU are the other guy!!!!!!
Our traditions tell us I am responsible
for AA to continue not the other
guy!!!!!!!!!!
Peter O'N.
February Birthdays
TELLICO VILLAGE
KEN M 02-04-87 23 YRS
SURRENDER TO WIN
TOM B 23 YRS
SEYMOUR
MARY H 12 YRS
BACK TO BACIS OAK RIDGE
DEC
MANWELL P 30 YRS
JAN
ROBERT N 21 YRS
GEORGE O 20 YRS
GERALD D 18 YRS
MARTY P 1 YR
DARRELL D 9 YRS
RISE K 5 YRS
ROCKFORD
DEC
TAMMY S 5 YRS
RUSTY S 6 YRS
TOMMY H 25 YRS
JESS K 4 YRS
JIM R 20 YRS
JAKE R 8 YRS
LARRY B 3 YRS
JAN
TONIE G 3YRS
ROGER 1 YRS
JOHN H 10 YRS
ARLAH E 20 YRS
ETOWAH TURNING POINT GROUP
Jim A - 10 years
DECATUR
Bill K. - 4 years
Kay L. - 3 years
ATHENS
Daniel - 1 year
Gary A - 6 years
Blount Hospital 12 Step Group
Feb.
Thomas B. 1 yr
Johnathon D. 5 yrs
Richard B. 18 yrs
Tom B. 23 yrs.
Monroe County
Jan.
Jeff - 8 years
Ben S. - 2 years
KEN M 02-04-87 23 YRS
SURRENDER TO WIN
TOM B 23 YRS
SEYMOUR
MARY H 12 YRS
BACK TO BACIS OAK RIDGE
DEC
MANWELL P 30 YRS
JAN
ROBERT N 21 YRS
GEORGE O 20 YRS
GERALD D 18 YRS
MARTY P 1 YR
DARRELL D 9 YRS
RISE K 5 YRS
ROCKFORD
DEC
TAMMY S 5 YRS
RUSTY S 6 YRS
TOMMY H 25 YRS
JESS K 4 YRS
JIM R 20 YRS
JAKE R 8 YRS
LARRY B 3 YRS
JAN
TONIE G 3YRS
ROGER 1 YRS
JOHN H 10 YRS
ARLAH E 20 YRS
ETOWAH TURNING POINT GROUP
Jim A - 10 years
DECATUR
Bill K. - 4 years
Kay L. - 3 years
ATHENS
Daniel - 1 year
Gary A - 6 years
Blount Hospital 12 Step Group
Feb.
Thomas B. 1 yr
Johnathon D. 5 yrs
Richard B. 18 yrs
Tom B. 23 yrs.
Monroe County
Jan.
Jeff - 8 years
Ben S. - 2 years
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