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November, 2013 Volume 30 Issue No 7 “An Intergroup is an A.A. service office that involves partnership among groups in a community, just as A.A. groups themselves are partnerships of individuals. It is established to carry out certain functions common to all groups . . . functions which are best handled by a centralized office ~ and it is usually maintained, supervised and supported by these groups in their general interest. It exists to aid groups in their common purpose of carrying the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” Guidelines on Intergroups/Central Offices Rocketing into the Fourth Dimension! 2013 BREVARD INTERGROUP BOARD Chairperson Cecilia R. [email protected] Vice Chair Terri C. [email protected] Secretary Pamela LN. [email protected] Treasurer Michael S. [email protected] Phone Army Shane C. [email protected] Social Events Dave R. [email protected] Webmaster Mike J. [email protected] Office Manager Bob H. Financial Manager Frank C. Supply Manager John E. [email protected] The Unifier is published monthly by Brevard Inter- group for the purpose of communication with the local fellowship. The con- tent is the responsibility of the Editors and its contribu- tors and does not necessari- ly represent the view of A.A. Please send your article to: Brevard Intergroup Inc. 720 E. New Haven Ave, #3 Melbourne FL 32901 Office Hours; M-F, 9-4:30 321-724-2247 or 633-0052 fax: 321-724-8574 email: [email protected] website: www.aaspacecoast.org For Online AA Meetings aa-intergroup.org CONSCIOUS CONTACT "In meditation, debate has no place. We rest quietly with the thoughts or prayers of spiritually centered people who understand, so that we may experience and learn. This is the state of being that so often discovers and deepens a conscious contact with God." - As Bill Sees It, page 108 WE SEEK THROUGH MEDITATION Seeking "through prayer and meditation," the Eleventh Step tells us, was among the vital actions that brought sobriety to the earliest members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Obviously, if we want what those pioneers had and if we are "willing to go to any length to get it," we should pray and meditate. As I slowly made my own way through the Steps, I was aware that I had to understand them fully if I was to take them. Prayer was not a big problem. By the time most of us reach the Eleventh Step, we are familiar with communication with a Higher Power. Indeed, by the time alcoholism has beaten us to our knees, most of us accept the fact that we should stay on our knees and start praying. But meditation? I realized that I had never really meditated. Oh, there were plentiful lonely hours (even complete nights) during my drunken years when my interpretation of meditation was wallowing in self-pity and fantasizing a dismal future. Had I ever listened for answers during my pre-AA life? I searched my memory, and all I heard was a sick me bragging and commiserating with myself. Today, I ask, "What good is meditation to a non-listener?" Because now I know that meditation is basically listening - and hearing what the precepts of our program intend me to absorb. There is no end to the answers that can be revealed while we engage in serious and extended periods of concentration. Since this kind of thinking occurs only when we are alone with our Higher Power, meditation, like prayer is usually a silent act. And although revelations may come suddenly during our meditation, it is best when done leisurely. What a lesson in patience! The "Easy Does It" aspect of meditation allows us time to realize that the sudden insights we receive about ourselves are not complete fulfillments of our goals. These tentative answers require deeper investigation during further meditation. Meditation, of course, is a personal act. To prove useful, it demands that our thinking remain confined to ourselves rather than to society as a whole. Only by improving ourselves can caring and sharing come. Meditation, like many other facets of our recovery, calls for total commitment. After all, we can hope to grow only by developing our own individual capabilities. We should not be dismayed if some of our meditative thoughts become retrospective. Memories of errors can create lessons for today. Better still is meditating on events of the past that brought us great pleasure. Sometimes meditation can be like going home again; it can build a desire to return to a happy self, before alcoholism came - a determination to get back something we once had and lost. (continued on page 2)

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Page 1: CONSCIOUS CONTACT - AA Space Coast · 2018. 6. 30. · CONSCIOUS CONTACT Pam M-7 yrs Ryan O-4 yrs Bobby B BT-2 yrs Jimmy R-1 yr Dan M EIGHT-O-FIVE MEN’S GROUP Jim C-36 yrs Bridget

November, 2013 Volume 30 Issue No 7

“An Intergroup is an A.A. service office that involves partnership among groups in a community, just as A.A. groups themselves are partnerships of individuals. It is established to carry out

certain functions common to all groups . . . functions which are best handled by a centralized office ~ and it is usually maintained,

supervised and supported by these groups in their general interest. It exists to aid groups in their common purpose of carrying the A.A.

message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” Guidelines on Intergroups/Central Offices

Rocketing

into the Fourth

Dimension!

2013 BREVARD INTERGROUP BOARD

Chairperson Cecilia R. [email protected]

Vice Chair Terri C.

[email protected]

Secretary Pamela LN. [email protected]

Treasurer Michael S.

[email protected]

Phone Army Shane C. [email protected]

Social Events Dave R.

[email protected]

Webmaster Mike J. [email protected]

Office Manager Bob H.

Financial Manager Frank C. Supply Manager John E. [email protected]

The Unifier is published monthly by Brevard Inter-group for the purpose of communication with the local fellowship. The con-tent is the responsibility of

the Editors and its contribu-tors and does not necessari-

ly represent the view of

A.A.

Please send your article to:

Brevard Intergroup Inc. 720 E. New Haven Ave,

#3

Melbourne FL 32901

Office Hours; M-F, 9-4:30

321-724-2247 or 633-0052

fax: 321-724-8574

email: [email protected]

website:

www.aaspacecoast.org

For Online AA Meetings

aa-intergroup.org

CONSCIOUS CONTACT

"In meditation, debate has no place. We rest quietly with the thoughts or prayers of

spiritually centered people who understand, so that we may experience and learn.

This is the state of being that so often discovers and deepens a conscious contact

with God."

- As Bill Sees It, page 108

WE SEEK THROUGH MEDITATION

Seeking "through prayer and meditation," the Eleventh Step tells us, was among the vital actions

that brought sobriety to the earliest members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Obviously, if we want what those

pioneers had and if we are "willing to go to any length to get it," we should pray and meditate.

As I slowly made my own way through the Steps, I was aware that I had to understand them fully if

I was to take them. Prayer was not a big problem. By the time most of us reach the Eleventh Step, we are

familiar with communication with a Higher Power. Indeed, by the time alcoholism has beaten us to our

knees, most of us accept the fact that we should stay on our knees and start praying.

But meditation? I realized that I had never really meditated. Oh, there were plentiful lonely hours

(even complete nights) during my drunken years when my interpretation of meditation was wallowing in

self-pity and fantasizing a dismal future.

Had I ever listened for answers during my pre-AA life? I searched my memory, and all I heard was

a sick me bragging and commiserating with myself.

Today, I ask, "What good is meditation to a non-listener?" Because now I know that meditation is

basically listening - and hearing what the precepts of our program intend me to absorb. There is no end to

the answers that can be revealed while we engage in serious and extended periods of concentration.

Since this kind of thinking occurs only when we are alone with our Higher Power, meditation, like

prayer is usually a silent act. And although revelations may come suddenly during our meditation, it is

best when done leisurely. What a lesson in patience!

The "Easy Does It" aspect of meditation allows us time to realize that the sudden insights we

receive about ourselves are not complete fulfillments of our goals. These tentative answers require

deeper investigation during further meditation.

Meditation, of course, is a personal act. To prove useful, it demands that our thinking remain

confined to ourselves rather than to society as a whole. Only by

improving ourselves can caring and sharing come. Meditation, like

many other facets of our recovery, calls for total commitment. After all,

we can hope to grow only by developing our own individual

capabilities.

We should not be dismayed if some of our meditative thoughts

become retrospective. Memories of errors can create lessons for today.

Better still is meditating on events of the past that brought us great

pleasure. Sometimes meditation can be like going home again; it can

build a desire to return to a happy self, before alcoholism came - a

determination to get back something we once had and lost.

(continued on page 2)

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS—Look at all those miracles!

AFTER HOURS GROUP Scott-15 yrs Chris D-7 yrs B.S.-20 yrs Anthony F-2 yrs BETTER LATE THAN NEVER GROUP Jim P-14 yrs BROWN BAG BUNCH George C-35 yrs Sandy-25 yrs Ken B-25 yrs Fran M-13 yrs Mike M-8 yrs Sarah S-2 yrs Russ M-2 yrs CAPE CANAVERAL GROUP Arthur-5 yrs Roban R-5 yrs Sandy W-26 yrs CONSCIOUS CONTACT Pam M-7 yrs Ryan O-4 yrs BT-2 yrs Jimmy R-1 yr EIGHT-O-FIVE MEN’S GROUP Jim C-36 yrs ELEVENTH STEP GROUP Rose V-22 yrs Joe M-5 yrs GATEWAY GROUP Red W-60 yrs Mary R-27 yrs Bob P-23 yrs Ed C-7 yrs Andrea-5 yrs Larry K-2 yrs *Belated Oct* Norris-6 yrs Matt J-3 yrs HOW IT WORKS GROUP Rick B-2 yrs JUST US PICKLES GROUP Mike E-15 yrs Carol M-7 yrs Annie-3 yrs James M-19 yrs Tim M-10 yrs *Belated Oct* Mike-29 yrs John K-1 yr Rick-2 yrs Zac-2 yrs Brenda B-6 yrs LAMBDA GROUP Matt W-2 yrs Roz A-38 yrs LIVING SOBER GROUP Linda S-6 yrs Theresa K-1 yr LOST AND FOUND GROUP Wayne S-2 yrs Lisa A-7 yrs MELBOURNE BEACH GROUP Rudy D-22 yrs Caroline C-11 yrs Sammy S-14 yrs Stephen G-37 yrs Trish G-5 yrs Betty F-27 yrs Bridget D-4 yrs Marcella R-1 yr Ed D-18 yrs Jon D-31 yrs MELBOURNE GROUP *Belated Oct* Glenn B-24 yrs ONE DAY AT A TIME GROUP Tom S-5 yrs NEW HOPE GROUP Luie M-1 yr Bill S-2 yrs Deirdre-8 yrs Bonnie B-14 yrs Michael M-21 yrs Jim F-5 yrs NEW PINEDA GROUP *Belated Oct* Jessica L-8 yrs NOON SOBRIETY GROUP Kelly P-4 yrs Marnie M-1 yr Mike M-14 yrs OUTREACH GROUP Steve G-37 yrs PATRICK GROUP Matt F-5 yrs Marie S-26 yrs Nancy M-37 yrs

PRIMARY PURPOSE GROUP Cecilia R-23 yrs Susan W-1 yr Bobby B-4 yrs REAL ALCOHOLIC MEN’S GROUP Joe N-1 yr Dan M-10 yrs Ed R-17 yrs Frank D-31 yrs Jim C-36 yrs REALITY CHALLENGED GROUP Jennifer S-15 yrs *Belated Oct* Milton G-1 yr SANDPIPER GROUP David M-1 yr Dimitri Z-1 yr Marc I-1 yr Rick E-1 yr David B-2 yrs Beth A-3 yrs Kurt S-3 yrs Brandon McK-4 yrs Kyle S-4 yrs Rebecca N-4 yrs Laurie B-4 yrs Robert M-4 yrs Tammy J-5 yrs Walter S-7 yrs Bruce S-26 yrs Karin R-29 yrs Ulla L-32 yrs JJ D-34 yrs Patty S-35 yrs SECOND BASE GROUP Bobby B-51 yrs Ken B-35 yrs Dan M-10 yrs Christina B-3 yrs SISTERS IN SOBRIETY GROUP Bridget-5 yrs Trish-5 yrs Marcella-1 yr Shauna-1 yr Linda S-5 yrs Pam M-7 yrs SPACE COAST YOUNG PEOPLE Nicole D-4 yrs SUNRISE GROUP Leslie W-18 yrs Pam M-7 yrs Ryan O-4 yrs Walter S-2 yrs BT-2 yrs Rob W-1 yr Chuck K-1 yr SUNSET GROUP Jean L-34 yrs Chip R-23 yrs Greg S-6 yrs Maureen C-1 yr SUNTREE GROUP Karie D-1 yr Rita G-1 yr James D-1 yr Pam W-4 yrs Michael S-5 yrs Aleta A-9 yrs Tom W-11 yrs Sandy L-14 yrs Nancy H-38 yrs SUNTREE WOMEN’S GROUP Maggie D-24 yrs Roz-38 yrs Rita G-1 yr Laurie-4 yrs WOMEN’S BEACHSIDE GROUP Joyce-5 yrs Joyful Pam-7 yrs Bridget-4 yrs Anna Lee-31 yrs Joellen-31 yrs

P A G E 2 N O V E M B E R , 2 0 1 3

(continued from page 1)

Meditation should result in a change in liv-

ing patterns. It can spur the direction of attention

toward a single purpose. It can produce a willing-

ness to analyze ourselves - and then change.

Meditation will reveal both our abilities and

our limitations and prepare us to accept both. Such

a realistic outlook will make us sure we belong with

our fellow AAs - a big step toward liking ourselves.

Meditation will help us see how much clos-

er to our goals we come each day, at the same time

cautioning us that we can never arrive. We wel-

come the truth that there is no finish line in spiritual

growth. Perhaps the greatest gift of meditation is

the realization that we can never say, "I've got it all

wrapped up and can coast the rest of the way

through my sobriety."

How do we meditate? Whatever way best

suits each of us individually. There are no set rules,

no firm patterns. We can make the act easy and

comfortable or hard and frustrating. Either way, the

act will be rewarding. Rather than ask ourselves,

"How well did I do?" we can ask "How well did I

try?" The lonely act will find us in good company -

with our Higher Power.

On what do we meditate? I spent much

time asking myself that question until one day I

heard a meeting leader greet newcomers with these

words: "Welcome to our world, the world of AA."

And I heard because it was my time to receive that

answer. Why not meditate on the wonderful things

that make up the world of AA?

Now I have no trouble finding a brand-new

topic every time I make way for meditation: honesty,

gratitude, humility, faith, love, open-mindedness,

willingness, tolerance, truth, trust, hope, positive

thinking. The opportunities for savoring, through

meditation, the gifts of our Fellowship are inex-

haustible.

C. C., North Hollywood, CA

Reprinted from the Grapevine, March 1985

4TH ANNUAL SPACE COAST AREA CAMPOUT

Held at Moss Park in Orlando, November 8—10. The cost is $20 adults

(before 11/8, $25 after), $5 child under 11. Registration includes: site

fee for Friday & Saturday nights and all activities. For more info, see the

registration form in the ’Events’ section at www.aaspacecoast.org.

Last House Group

(Lori Lane Plaza),

1301 S. Patrick

Drive, Satellite Beach has meet-

ing space available for anyone

wishing to start or move an AA

meeting. For more information

contact: Matt W. (321-872-5490)

or Johnette K. (321-777-8910)

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*** Meeting Changes ***

Cape Canaveral: The Cape Canaveral Group has

cancelled their Monday thru Friday noon meetings.

Cocoa:

The Eleventh Step Group has cancelled these meetings: Friday

8PM and Saturday at both 10AM and 8PM.

Cocoa Beach:

The Sandpiper Group meets at the Cocoa Beach Community

Church, 126 S Atlantic Ave, on the last Saturday of the month at

7PM.

Melbourne:

The Just Us Pickles Group has cancelled their Tuesday 7:30PM

meeting.

The Sober Awakenings Group has been discontinued.

Merritt Island:

The New Beginnings Group has been discontinued.

The New Hope Group has cancelled their Thursday 8PM meeting.

Titusville:

The Titusville Young Timers Meeting has been

discontinued.

West Melbourne:

The Meadow Lane Group has been discontinued.

P A G E 3 N O V E M B E R , 2 0 1 3

MEETING CHANGES

Faithful Fivers are members who donate five

dollars ($5) a month to Intergroup as an act of

gratitude. This month:

ANONYMOUS (2), BARBARA B, BOB H, FRANK C,

JOHN Mc, LISA L, MIKE E, PHIL McK, PHYLLIS B,

ROB L

Birthday Donors are members who express

their gratitude with an annual donation based on

their number of years of sobriety. This month:

SEPTEMBER CONTRIBUTORS

SEPTEMBER REP MEETING ATTENDANCE 9:09 Sober Time YP Group-TIM S.

After Hours Group-DAWN S.

Better Late Than Never Group-DONNA W.

Cape Canaveral Group-MAYA F.

Central Brevard Group-DAVE M.

Conscious Contact Group-MARY R.

Dist. 12 Intergroup Liaison-CINDY Z.

Dist. 23 Intergroup Liaison-GLENN B.

Eight-O-Five Group-MIKE O.

Gateway Group-KEITH S.

Greater Destiny Men’s Group-TOM H.

How It Works Group-CHARLES C.

Just Us Pickles Group-ALANA

Lambda Group-WINTER J.

Last House Group-MATT W.

Melbourne Beach Group-ROSEMARY O.

New Hope Group-SHANE T.

New Pineda Group-GEORGE I.

Primary Purpose Group-BOB A.

Sandpiper Group-JUDE

Sobriety in the Country Group-DAVID P.

Sunrise Group-DAVE T.

Sunset Group-STAN P.

Suntree Group-EASTER J.

Suntree Women’s Group-DINEEN

The “311” Group-SUSAN K.

Viera Group-TOM H.

Wake-Up Call-DAVE T.

Women’s Beachside Group-BEVERLY P.

24 voting members, 2 District Liaisons,

5 Board members, 4 visitors and

Frank C, IG Financial Manager

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & SERVICE!

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.”

To the million alcoholics who have not yet heard our AA story, we should ever say, “Greetings and welcome. Be assured that we shall never weaken the lifelines which float out to you. In our public relations, we shall, God willing, keep

the faith.”

Reprinted from Language Of The Heart, page 92, w/permission of AAWS

25 YEARS!—Bikers Helping Bikers Group Anniversary

Sunday, November 17th at Wickham Park from noon until ’the cows come home!’

Lots of FOOD, FUN & GAMES

Celebrate A Whole Day of ‘GRATITUDE’ on November 23rd

District 15 Gratitude Picnic w/chili contest & dessert auction from 11am-4pm at Fox Lake Park in Ti-

tusville—$5 donation w/proceeds to GSO. Subs, tea & coffee provided, bring dish to share.

District 12 Gratitude Dinner w/speaker from 6pm-9pm at the Azan Shiners Center, across from Eau Gallie High

Brevard Intergroup Presents our HOLLYWOOD PREMIER…

New Year’s Eve Party/Dance!

Tuesday, December 31st at the Eau Gallie Civic Center at 1551

Highland Avenue in Melbourne. SUBS &

WINGS provided, please bring side dishes,

chips & dip and desserts to share! Prizes for the best costumes and a

great speaker (Ino F.—past delegate for Area 77). Dinner starts at 7PM,

speaker 8PM and dance 9PM until 1AM. Tickets are $10 and available

from your group’s Intergroup Rep or the Intergroup Office.

FRIENDS OF BILL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Turtle Creek Golf Course in Rockledge

Nov. 16th, 7:30am sign-in, Registration Cut-Off

Nov. 7th

For Additional Information:

Rick O: 725-5134 Brad M: 480-0052 Pete S: 426-4437

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P A G E 4 N O V E M B E R , 2 0 1 3

S E PTE MB E R F I NA NCE S SEPTEMBER GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS

GROUP MONTH Y-T-D

A Vision for You 0.00 148.00

After Hours Group 600.00 1,800.00

Angel City

Barefoot Bay Group

Better Late Than Never Group 0.00 210.00

Box Car Group 0.00 205.00

Brown Bag Bunch 124.00 1,194.76

Central Brevard Group 40.00 100.00

Conscious Contact Group 0.00 200.00

Early Birds Group 24.20 239.69

Eau Gallie Group 0.00 807.46

Eight-O-Five Men’s Group 0.00 135.90

Eleventh Step Group

Faith Viera Meeting 0.00 125.00

Gateway Group

Greater Destiny Men’s Group 400.00 700.00

Highland Group 0.00 75.00

How It Works Group 0.00 100.00

Humbly Asked Him Meeting

Just Us Pickles Group

K.I.S.S. 0.00 60.00

Keep it Simple 0.00 55.00

Lambda Group 0.00 5.00

Last House Group 0.00 20.00

Life Goes On Group 0.00 100.00

Living Sober Group 0.00 138.00

Melbourne Beach Group 244.17 1,392.57

Midnight in Paradise 35.00 35.00

New Beginnings Women’s Gp 0.00 20.51

New Hope Group 25.00 225.00

New Pineda Group

INCOME MONTH Y-T-D

Donations (four kinds) 2,031.49 17,238.71

Sales 3,838.67 40,155.42

Other Income 5.31 171.16

Social Events 420.00 13,618.29

TOTAL INCOME 6,295.47 71,183.58

EXPENSES MONTH Y-T-D

Cost of Goods Sold 2,907.70 28,950.37

Bad Debt 0.04 0.04

Copying 252.17 2,205.52

Depreciation 0.00 0.00

Donations (AA) 0.00 3,300.00

Insurance 83.77 670.16

Social Events 418.13 8,400.51

Licenses and Taxes 0.00 61.25

Office Postage 23.00 124.55

Office Expense 62.25 1,354.89

Phone Army Postage 0.00 9.96

Reconciliation Expense 0.00 0.00

Rent 220.00 1,980.00

Repairs and Maintenance 45.00 108.53

Salaries and Wages 1,680.00 15,444.00

Payroll Taxes - FICA 128.48 1,181.29

Telephone and Internet 171.15 1,945.00

Travel (Intergroup Seminar) -30.00 0.00

Utilities 76.12 424.07

TOTAL EXPENSE 6,037.81 66,160.14

NET INCOME + 257.66 + 5,023.44

CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Cashbox Fund 100.00

Prudent Reserve Account* 11,804.78

Checking Account 6,948.09

TOTAL ACCOUNTS 18,852.87

The Prudent Reserve is a Financial Goal which represents a 3-month average of annual operating expenses. Our current goal is a reserve of $11,803. We are at 100%+.

Noon Sobriety Group 0.00 225.00

Old Town Hall Men’s Gp 0.00 50.00

Outreach Group 0.00 100.00

Page 17 Group 0.00 5.00

Patrick Group 0.00 125.00

Primary Purpose of Melb 0.00 35.60

Real Alcoholic Men’s Gp 0.00 583.00

Reality Challenged Group 0.00 833.48

Sandpiper Group 10.00 930.00

Sea Heart Group 0.00 50.00

Seaside Women’s Group 0.00 398.21

Second Base Group 0.00 48.00

Seven & Seven Group 0.00 100.00

Sisters in Sobriety Group

Six-O-Five Group

Sober Awakenings Group 0.00 11.50

Space Coast YP Group 0.00 125.00

Sunday Beach Meeting 194.19 1,278.50

Sundowner Group 0.00 350.00

Sunrise Group 0.00 83.73

Sunset Group 0.00 100.00

Suntree Group 246.49 1,472.86

Suntree Women’s Group 0.00 246.00

The “3-11” Group 0.00 15.00

Thursday Women’s Group 0.00 21.00

Women’s Beachside Grp 50.00 200.00

TOTAL 1,958.05 15,478.77

Office Visitors 178 General AA Calls 182 12-Step Help Calls 6 Court-Ordered Calls 4 Website Referrals 9 Where & When’s 21 Al-Anon/Alateen 0 NA Referrals 1 Other Programs 2

The A.A. Group

Treasurer

“Safeguarding the

Group’s Money”

*********************************** The group treasurer takes reasonable

precautions to safeguard the group’s

funds. Many groups keep the group’s

treasury in a bank checking account in

the group’s name, often requiring at

least two signatures on all checks. This

provides security againat accidental

loss; it also provides ease of

disbursement and a continuing record of

income and expenses. Monthly bank

statements are normally sent directly to

the group treasurer. Who can bring them

to the group’s business meeting.

*********************************** Reprinted from the Pamphlet “The A.A.

Group Treasurer.” (F-96) with permission

from the GSO.

SEPTEMBER— INTERGROUP NEWS

This group information lags by two months.

If your group’s donation hasn’t shown up,

call the office to confirm.

NEW book at Intergroup!!

“No Matter What” Dealing with Adversity in

Sobriety

If you are interested in being an Office Volunteer call us at

724-2247 or 633-0052

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P A G E 5 N O V E M B E R , 2 0 1 3

REP MEETING MINUTES for SEPTEMBER 29 , 2013

If your group’s donation hasn’t shown up

here, this information lags by two months.

Call the office to be sure.

Thank

Terri opened the meeting with the Serenity

Prayer. Introductions were made. Board

members present were Terri C., Vice Chair,

Michael S., Treasurer, Pamela L.N., Secretary,

Shane C., Phone Army Director and Dave R.,

Social Events Director. Also attending was

Frank C., Financial Manager. There were 24

reps present with four visitors and the 12 and 23

Liaisons. Easter read the Traditions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

John E., Intergroup Supply

Manager, is in his fourth

week of rehabilitation at

Atlantic Shores. He is

steadily improving after six

months in the hospital.

Please hold him in your

prayers. Loretta ("the cookie lady") from our

sister fellowship, passed away. She will be

missed. Jude reported Sandpiper has added an

11 a.m. meeting on Monday and Friday, closed

discussion meetings. They will also be moving

their monthly anniversary meeting (last Saturday

of the month) to the Cocoa Beach Community

Church. Matt advised the Last House group is

looking for persons to start meetings. Please

contact Johnette at 777-8910 if able to serve.

OFFICER REPORTS

SECRETARY REPORT

Pamela submitted the minutes

for the August rep meeting via

email. Susan moved to accept,

Annie seconded, unanimous.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Michael reported the net

income for the month of

August was a negative $642.97.

The budgeted income was a

negative $150.02. Donations

were lower than expected, and

expenses were higher than budgeted. The

checking account balance on August 31, 2013

was $8,561.34. The prudent reserve is now

$11,804.48. 100% plus the desired goal of

$11,803.00. Contributions were received from

16 groups for the month, six groups contributed

$100.00 or more. One group contributed for the

first time this year.

INTERGROUP OFFICE REPORT

Frank reported one 12 step call,

149 general AA calls, 182 office

visitors, 11 referrals to the

website, and 27 Where & When’s

were handed out for the month of

August. We have a new Grapevine book available.

Please volunteer to work at the office. Frank also

advised many changes in the Where & When so

please update your literature racks.

PHONE ARMY

Shane reported 84 active volunteers

on the Phone Army. We have one

open watch on Sunday noon to 4

p.m. There were three gains this

month with one loss. The 12 step

list has 136 volunteers, 83 males

and 53 females. There was one gain this month and

no loss.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Dave reported two meetings

on October 13th, one for the

SCRU and directly

following one for the

NYED. Please come and

volunteer. The NYED will theme will be Red

Carpet Hollywood Premier, please come as your

favorite actor/actress.

WEBSITE REPORT

Michael read the report submitted

by Mike. There were 3567 visits,

with 8939 pages viewed. The

Where & When was the most

visited page with 2269 hits. Mike

completed 12 maintenance activities

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OLD BUSINESS

1. By-law changes: proposed

to Article VI-Intergroup board

responsibilities re. employee

annual performance review and

leave of absence policy.

Article X has a proposed

change to maintain $100.00 in

the cash box. Charlie moved to accept, Easter

seconded, unanimous.

2. Office Computers: Mike O. has picked up the

computer!

NEW BUSINESS

1. 2015 SCRU: request for

proposal has been sent to eight

local hotels.

2. Anonymity: is Intergroup

violating the anonymity of

members by publishing the first

name and last initial of those who make Faithful

Fivers and Birthday donations? Cindy advised it is

not a violation of traditions and a person can donate

anonymously if they so choose. Charlie moved to

table the discussion until next month to take the

matter back to his group, Keith seconded,

unanimous.

3. SCRU Scholarship guidelines: a handout

was presented with a detailed explanation.

Frank advised there are 20 scholarships

provided by Intergroup and other members

purchase additional scholarships as

registration continues. We usually have 30 to

40 scholarships available at each SCRU.

4. Elections: are coming up in January and

Terri will be asking for assistance next month

from each district to join the nomination

committee. We will be electing persons for

Secretary, Social Events and Treasurer.

SHARING SESSION

Pamela shared about her

years of service at

Intergroup, beginning on the

Phone Army, then as a

volunteer in the office, then

as Secretary for the past four

years. She thanked the reps

for making her experience

positive and always a

pleasure to see the faces of those who serve

their Brevard Intergroup. Charlie shared about

his service experiences, beginning as a coffee

maker for his home group and then serving in

each capacity four to five times over his years

of sobriety. Shortly after moving here, he

asked about his group's Intergroup rep and in

so asking was voted into the position. He

reports enjoying it thoroughly.

If your group has difficulty getting to the

Intergroup Office to pick up AA materials, we

will be glad to deliver them to you at the IGR

meeting.

Next meeting will be October 27, 2013 at

3:00p.m. at the Wickham Park Senior Center.

Dave moved to adjourn at 3:35 p.m.

Yours in Service,

Pamela L.N.

Brevard Intergroup Secretary

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District 15 meets at 6pm at Merritt

Island Group 3585 N Courtenay Pkwy,

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District 12 meets at 7pm-St Johns

Church, 610 Young

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Campout Begins

Moss Park in Orlando

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District 23 meets 7pm-Circle Club on

Eau Gallie Cswy.

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Birthdays and

Group Events

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F.O.B. Golf Tournament

Turtle Creek Golf Club

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Bikers

25th Anniversary

Wickham Park

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I.G. Board Meeting 7:15 pm @ the I.G.

Office

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23 GRATITUDE DAY!

Picnic & Dinner

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I.G. Rep Mtg 3pm @ Wickham Park Senior

Center

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Thanksgiving

Alcathon & Potluck

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IG Office Closed

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