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.
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