tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41329454997657294012024-03-12T19:54:45.959-07:00East Tennessee IntergroupETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-86165611371658600852010-11-27T22:17:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:18:34.344-08:00December<strong>Tradition Twelve:</strong> Anonymity is the spritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities.<br /><br />If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our <strong>phone number</strong> is : <strong>865-974-9888</strong> or you can send us an email at <a style="COLOR: rgb(85,136,170); TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="mailto:etiaa@msn.com">etiaa@msn.com</a>.<br /><br />If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our <strong>Hotline</strong> at <strong>865-522-9667</strong><br /><br />A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,102,204); TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/">http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/</a><br /><br /><strong>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.</strong>ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-36058227964840447732010-11-27T22:12:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:14:46.951-08:00Chairman's MessageWhen you receive this newsletter we will have already started the Holiday Season.<br /><br />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<br />and friends.<br /><br />Whatever your category we must remember that we are members of the Great Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous and we should always remember that.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Are you attending meetings? Are you participating in A. A. or are you just attending meetings?<br />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<br />Representative? Central Office work am I on the 12 step call list? Do I volunteer answering the Hotline?<br /><br />Do I do any SERVICE WORK?<br /><br />Happy Holidays from Your East Tennessee IntergroupETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-56437273968397902572010-11-27T22:10:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:11:59.178-08:00District 50/51November 1st, 2010<br /><br />John B opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer<br /><br />Gordon read the Traditions<br /><br />Introductions were done<br /><br />John W gave the District financial report<br /><br />Mike gave the Intergroup report. There is a Friday 5PM-10PM and a Momday 5P-10P shift open. Alternates are always welcome.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />3rd Quarter Assembly will be in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo July 22-24. The rooms are $92/night+tax. <br /><br />The 4thQuarter Assembly will be a voting Assembly and will be held in Nashville. All Assembly dates, locations and other information is available at <a href="http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx</a>. <br /><br />CPC/PI - Gordon said their Committee meets every Saturday at St John's Cathedral (downtown) at 10 AM.<br /><br />Still looking for an Archivist.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Grapevine and Events - Nothing new to report.<br /><br />No treatment report<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Group News - Nothing new at this time.<br /><br />District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.<br /><br />The next meeting will be December 6th.<br /><br />Submitted with love by<br />Gina M.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-64001863990313938602010-11-27T22:05:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:09:32.835-08:00December Birthdays and Group Announcements<strong>NORTHSTATION</strong><br />DICK H 22YRS<br /><br /><strong>SURRENDER TO WIN</strong><br />JERRY O 26 YRS<br /><br /><strong>ONEIDA</strong><br />RETT J 12-11-81 29 YRS<br />SAMMY B 12-12-08 2 YRS<br />AMY P 12-2-091 YR<br /><br /><strong>ROCKFORD</strong><br />Emily S. November 7, 2004 - 6 years<br /><br />HAVE A B-DAY AND WANT IT ANNOUNCED? TELL YOUR INTERGROUP REPS TO CALL IT IN<br /><br />Note: We do not input B-day futher into the year, only for the current month,they will added at the correct month.<br /><br /><strong>NEW MEETING</strong><br />STAWBERRY PLAINS,<br />LYONS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH,<br />9235 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE,<br />MONDAY 8PM OD, START 1 NOV 2010<br /><br />FLATIRON IS CONDUCTING ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHAT NOON A WORKSHOP ON ALCOHOL RELATED TOPICS (DEPRESSION,DENIAL ETC)ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-73888735809099164312010-11-27T22:02:00.000-08:002010-11-27T22:05:24.974-08:00Intergroup MeetingMeeting was held on Sunday Nov. 7th at Rockford.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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<br />edition in Jan., March, May and July.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Report on Treasury and Hot-line were given.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Next meeting Sunday December 5 at 1 PM at<br />Rockford.<br /><br />Peter O. <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:pon1023256@aol.com" target="_blank">pon1023256@aol.com</a><br /><br />REMINDER on-line edition is available at <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="http://etiaa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">etiaa.blogspot.com</a>. Send me your e-mail address if you are not receiving a monthly notice and I will put you on list. <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:pon1023256@aol.com" target="_blank">pon1023256@aol.com</a>ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-71702261996053909112010-11-27T22:01:00.001-08:002010-11-27T22:01:49.491-08:00In MemoriamRest in Peace<br /><br />Don Taylor<br />Blount County Group Nov 6th.<br />15 Years Sobriety<br /><br />Intergroup Rep for Blount County.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-73134504897627429472010-11-27T21:58:00.000-08:002010-11-27T21:59:46.781-08:00Rockford ChristmasMERRY CHRISTMAS<br />from<br />Rockford Fellowship<br /><br />Our doors will be open from Dec. 24th at 10am and not close<br />again til Dec. 25th at 10pm<br /><br />There will be games, Spades tournaments, and music if you<br />bring your instruments AND, of course, meetings.<br /><br />CHRISTMAS DINNER will be provided on Christmas Day<br />after the noon meeting.<br /><br />Please bring your favorite Christmas side dish to share, a drink, and snack foods for the visitors and game-players<br /><br />EVERYONE IS WELCOME…so bring your best Santa’s helpers<br />or favorite Grinch<br /><br />SEE YOU THERE……………….ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-436215714710308262010-11-27T21:56:00.000-08:002010-11-27T21:57:42.218-08:00Christmas Eat & SpeakPATHFINDERS 18th ANNUAL<br /><br />CHRISTMAS EAT AND SPEAK<br /><br />SATURDAY DECEMBER 11th<br /><br />FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP<br /><br />SPEAKER – DAN S<br /><br />BIG DOINGS<br /><br />MEET AND GREET BETWEEN 5:30 AND 6:30<br /><br />EAT 6:30 TO 7:30 - PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH<br /><br />MEAT AND DRINKS PROVIDED<br /><br />SPEAKER AT 8:00<br /><br />LOCATION – TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH<br />5613 WESTERN AVE. (NEXT TO CUMBERLAND ESTATES)ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-18919859815218926632010-10-31T19:48:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:49:30.336-07:00November<strong>Tradition Eleven:</strong> 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.<br /><br />If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : <strong>865-974-9888</strong> or you can send us an email at <a href="mailto:etiaa@msn.com">etiaa@msn.com</a>.<br /><br />If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our <strong>Hotline</strong> at <strong>865-522-9667 </strong><br /><br />A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,102,204)" href="http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/">http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/</a><br /><br /><strong>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.</strong>ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-28439301965455417582010-10-31T19:46:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:48:17.025-07:00District 50/51October 4th, 2010<br /><br />John B opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer<br /><br />Nancy read the Traditions<br /><br />Introductions were done<br /><br />John W gave the District financial report<br /><br />Mike gave the Intergroup report. There is a Friday 5PM-10PM and a Saturday 1PM-6PM shift open. Alternates are always welcome.<br /><br />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). <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />3rd Quarter Assembly will be in Chattanooga, at the Chattanooga Choo Choo July 22-24. The rooms are $92/night+tax. <br /><br />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 <a href="http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.area64assembly.org/portal/Calendar.aspx</a>.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Grapevine and Events No report<br /><br />No treatment report<br /><br />CPC No report<br /><br />PI No report<br /><br />Old Business - We need a new Archivist.<br /> <br />New Business - John W asked for a raise in the allowed amount to travel to the Assembly. $300 was approved.<br /><br />Group News - Nothing new at this time.<br /><br />District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.<br /><br />The next meeting will be November 1st<br /><br />Submitted with love by<br />Gina M.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-65230043168442819752010-10-31T19:44:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:45:44.445-07:00Hotline 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 <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:katwalker2@msn.com" target="_blank">katwalker2@msn.com</a> to fill this commitment. Lets keep the hot line open!ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-66986291787291714102010-10-31T19:40:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:44:27.657-07:00Chairman's Message and Intergroup MeetingReminder the next Inter group meeting is NOV. 7th - 1PM at the Rockford Fellowship Hall<br /><br />Check out the on-line edition at <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="http://etiaa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">etiaa.blogspot.com</a> 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. <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:pon1023256@aol.com" target="_blank">pon1023256@aol.com</a>.<br /><br />CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE<br /><br />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?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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?<br /><br />We at East Tennessee Intergroup wish every one a Happy and Sober Thanksgiving.<br />Peter O.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-25533005947565890402010-10-31T19:36:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:40:03.026-07:00November Birthdays<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Blount County Group </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Terry R </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ann H </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Daniel F </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peter O</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Donna M </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Karen E </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">George E </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Tina S </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Emily S </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Dan I</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Sumner</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Surrender to win:<br />Nancy R. 1 yr<br />Tina S. 5 yrs<br />Emily S. 6 yrs<br />Karen E. 7 yrs<br />George E. 7 yrs<br />Zeke C. 9 yrs<br />Pete O. 30 yrs<br /><br />Seymour Group<br />Bob D 3 yrs<br />Ed H 5 yrs<br />Tina K. 5 yrs<br />Melody W 6 yrs<br />Glenn G 22 yrs<br /><br /><br />Tellico Village Group<br />Doris C. 2 yrs<br />Jan P. 5 yrs<br />Pete 30 yrs</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Rockford<br />Chuck E. 10/12/1984. 26 years</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Sharon G. 10/09/2004 3 years</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Dan V. 10/15/2006 4 years</span>ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-87161537107070433592010-09-30T22:02:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:03:19.524-07:00October<strong>Tradition Ten:</strong> Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.<br /><br />If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : <strong>865-974-9888</strong> or you can send us an email at <a href="mailto:etiaa@msn.com"><strong>etiaa@msn.com</strong></a>.<br /><br />If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our <strong>Hotline</strong> at <strong>865-522-9667</strong><br /><br />A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,102,204)" href="http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/">http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/</a><br /><br />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.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-42724008913206686272010-09-30T22:01:00.001-07:002010-09-30T22:01:48.729-07:00Chairman's MessageWe have included an article<br />about Service Work in this<br />months edition. I am always<br />talking about service to YOUR<br />Great Fellowship.<br />Groups need people to keep them<br />open.<br />Districts and Inter groups need<br />representation from the groups.<br />Most important is our 5th Tradition<br />"Carry the Message". Hot lines need<br />volunteers to stay open!<br />Read the article to see what you<br />can do!<br />Read the article to see how you<br />can help this fellowship<br />Peter O.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-41266292475916622302010-09-30T22:00:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:01:02.922-07:00District 50/51September 13, 2010<br /><br />Darlene opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer<br />Lynne read the Traditions<br />Introductions were done<br />Gina was elected Secretary<br />John W gave the District financial report<br />Mike gave the Intergroup report. All Hotline shifts are filled.<br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />No treatment report<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />District 50/51 needs help. Talk to your sponsees, it's a good way to get involved in Service work.<br /><br />The next meeting will be October 4th<br /><br />Submitted with love by<br />Gina M.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-78306264932589232232010-09-30T21:51:00.000-07:002010-09-30T21:59:51.305-07:00Service WorkTHERE 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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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...<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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.<br /><br /> 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.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-42171515408042623572010-09-30T21:49:00.000-07:002010-09-30T21:51:08.174-07:00October Birthdays and Group AnnoucementsTellico Village Group<br />John M. 10/15 4 yrs<br /><br />Seymour Sharing<br />Jack T. 31 yrs<br />Sue G. 22 yrs<br /><br />Blount County Group<br />Todd H. 5 yrs<br />Charlie D. 7 yrs<br />George K. 25 yrs<br />Dan S. 26 yrs<br />Judy K. 32 yrs<br /><br />Rockford Fellowship<br />September<br />Webb S. 9/15/08 - 2 years<br />Lori M. 9/9/88 - 22 years<br />Nina 9/21/84 - 26 yearsETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-76001621787326567282010-08-26T21:31:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:32:33.828-07:00September<strong>Tradition Nine:</strong> A.A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.<br /><br />If you need to get in touch with the East Tennessee Intergroup Central office our phone number is : <strong>865-974-9888</strong> or you can send us an email at <a href="mailto:etiaa@msn.com">etiaa@msn.com</a>.<br /><br />If you think you have a problem with alcohol you can call our <strong>Hotline</strong> at <strong>865-522-9667</strong><br /><br />A meeting schedule and further information about A.A. in East Tennessee can be found at: <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,102,204)" href="http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/">http://www.discoveret.org/etaa/</a><br /><br />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.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-26666453180711922882010-08-26T21:27:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:31:16.402-07:00Chairman's MessageEast Tennessee Intergroup Newsletter is available on-line at <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="http://etiaa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">etiaa.blogspot.com</a>. You can access it yourself and also be put on the notification list by sending your e-mail address to me at<br /><a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:pon1023256@aol,com" target="_blank">pon1023256@aol,com</a> put newsletter in subject box.<br /><br />Two questions have been asked in the past month that I would like to answer:<br /><br />1. Why do we need a Hot Line and<br /><br />2. How does Hot-line work?<br /><br />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?<br /><br />In some areas we have 24/7 hot lines in others it is manned on a availability basis.<br /><br />To find out how it works in your area check your Intergroup or Central Office Representative.<br /><br />This is how we have it set up in East Tennessee:<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />To be on our hotline or 12 Step list one year of continuous sobriety is required.<br /><br />Peter O'N.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-1961016331208273982010-08-26T21:23:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:27:20.229-07:00Intergroup MinutesMeeting was held at Rockford and was opened at 1:05 by Pete with the Serenity prayer.<br /><br />Pete read from the AA Service Manual the 3rd Concept "Right of Decision" and 4th Tradition explaining briefly how each affected Intergroup.<br /><br />Business Conducted:<br />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)<br /><br />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.<br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Jay J.(Rockford) and Ben S. (Monroe County) will work on a new format for on-line edition.<br /><br />On-line edition is available at <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="http://etiaa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">etiaa.blogspot.com</a>.<br /><br />Information was given out on<br /><br />1. South East Regional Forum next year.<br /><br />2. Atlanta 2015 and Detroit 2020 International Conventions.<br /><br />3. Freedom Group men's and women's meeting at Blount County Jail.<br /><br />4. 47th Women's International Convention.<br /><br />Meeting adjourned at 2:15ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-1232182156633572512010-08-26T21:22:00.001-07:002010-08-26T21:22:50.563-07:00International Women's ConventionThe 47th International Women's<br />Convention will be held Feb10-13<br />in Anchorage, Alaska. For more<br />information contact Alison K. at<br /><a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:akgypsy@artic.nett" target="_blank">akgypsy@artic.net</a> or committee<br />e-mail <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:icw47@hotmail.com" target="_blank">icw47@hotmail.com</a> .ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-17229872018295408982010-08-26T21:18:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:20:43.974-07:00Blount County Jail Meeting.I'm the GSR for the Freedom Group (Blount County Jail Men's Group) and we<br />are looking for volunteers to help carry the message into the jail. We are<br />currently holding meetings at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and we get a large turn-out.<br />It's been so successful that we been invited to explore the possibility of<br />holding a meeting on Wednesday nights as well. Before we can do that, we need a<br />few more volunteers.<br /><br />The Sheriff's staff, deputies, and correctional officers have been great to work<br />with and the inmates are very grateful for the opportunity.<br />We do ask that volunteers have at least one year of sobriety and have a sponsor.<br />If anyone is interested in learning more or wants more info, they can email me<br />at <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:jay10603@gmail.com" target="_blank">jay10603@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br />The Freedom Group is also looking for softcover Big Books. The hardcover books<br />cannot be used in the Blount County Jail.<br /><br />Jay J.<br />Rockford Intergroup Rep<br />Freedom Group GSRETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-74685578203153095202010-08-26T21:16:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:18:31.280-07:00Fall Recovery CampoutGreetings all:<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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<br /><br /><a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="http://greenbrierislandcamp.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://greenbrierislandcamp.com/index.html</a><br /><br />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 <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000184666614#%21/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Great-Smoky-Mountain-Recovery-Campout/180036009996" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000184666614#!/pages/Gatlinburg-TN/Great-Smoky-Mountain-Recovery-Campout/180036009996</a>.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 <a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,204)" href="mailto:recoverycampout@gmail.com" target="_blank">recoverycampout@gmail.com</a>or 865-237-9030.<br /><br />All my best in recovery and remember that Recovery IS STILL AVAILABLE IN Fall 2010.<br /><br />Tom M.ETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132945499765729401.post-77324885126239649002010-08-26T21:06:00.000-07:002010-08-26T21:16:46.855-07:00September Birthdays and Group Annoucements<strong>Rockford </strong><br /><strong>August 2010</strong><br /><br />Norma J. 8-10-96 14 years<br />Jerry M. 8-25-03 7 years<br />Jeff H. 8-9-91 19 years<br />Laure B. 8-9-2004 6 years<br />Mike M. 8-13-99 11 years<br /><br /><strong>Blount County Group<br /></strong>Larry C 3 yrs<br />Frank E. 22 yrs<br />Steve F. 22 yrs<br /><br /><strong>Seymour Group</strong><br />Kay S. 6 yrs<br />Michael O. 3 yrs<br /><br /><strong>Tellico Village Group</strong><br />Neil B. 2 yrs<br />Jim N. 28 yrs<br />Dick J. 42 yrs<br /><br /><strong>HAPPY DESTINY</strong><br />KAREN C 6 YRS<br />TUGBOAT 6 YRS<br />JEN H 2 YRS<br />CANDA R 2 YRS<br />MELONY 1 YR<br /><br /><strong>NORTHSTATION</strong><br />RON 1 YR<br /><br /><strong>GROUP NEWS</strong><br />NEW WOMENS MEETING- MADISONVILLE<br /><strong>BILLS GIRLS,</strong><br />BRANCHES (IN BACK Kitchen) 106 Main St<br />FRIDAY 11AM<br />WOMENS/CD<br /><br />Next Intergroup meeting<br />Sunday SEPTEMBER 19<br />1 P. M. at RockfordETIAAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07506298794448766800noreply@blogger.com