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"If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.”(From Alcoholics Anonymous, page 83)

The San Diego

AA CoordinatorSeptember 2014 VOL. XIV NO. 9

Join the fun and

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Monthly Themes OCTOBERSometimes slowly (Oh, so slowly) (due 8/17/14)

NOVEMBERPractice these principles in all our Affairs (due 9/21/14)

DECEMBERWorking with Others (due 10/19/14)

Submit a 500 to 1,000 word story to Newsletter Chair at: [email protected] more information, see page 2

Meetings in Motion, p. 4 Coordinating Council

Minutes, pgs. 5-6 Financial Statements, p. 7 Group Contributions,

pgs. 8-9 Central Office Notes, p. 10 Calendar of Events,

pgs. 11-12 Upcoming Events & Speaker

Meetings, p. 13

SOME IDEAS ON MAKING AMENDS By Rick R. of Poway

When describing Step Nine the Big Book says that “if we are painstaking about this phase of our development we will be amazed before we are half way through”, and then it goes on to list the promises. The information in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a lot more direct about the different approaches we could take and tries to encourage us to exercise caution before we rush in and make some major blunders. This suggestion, I think, can’t be taken lightly. I have heard many horror stories about well meaning people, wanting to put this Step behind them, but who ran to their friends and loved ones and disclosed things that destroyed any trust they may have had in the alcoholic.

Sometimes we read the headline but fail to read the entire article. If we do this when we go through the steps we can do more damage to our already strained relationships. Making promises to my close friends and family that I’m not sure I can keep usually fall on deaf ears, but an honest recognition of my past mistakes, without going into too many details at this time and a sincere determination to give the program my best effort with the understanding that my behavior will be the measure of my success, is a more acceptable approach. We know that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. After we have put some time between us and our last debacles, we can revisit those amends and go into details about each event, only after we have run it by an experienced and trusted advisor.

Rushing into an amend that could bring hardship to our unsuspecting family, or to other third parties, is another mistake that people sometimes make. In Step Nine in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions it says that “We cannot, for example, unload a detailed account of extramarital adventuring upon the shoulders of our unsuspecting wife or husband”. I would also include major financial or work related amends that may result in losing your job, or create heavy financial difficulties for the family. These should be put off until everyone involved is in agreement, and then, only after talking to someone to make sure that you are not overlooking anything.

How about all those relatives and friends that we haven’t seen in a while, but still have an uncomfortable feeling about the way we left that relationship? These people only have a snapshot of what we used to be like. They don’t see the day to day changes that we have made in our lives and they assume that we are the same as when we made our last major mistake. For this type of situations, I would consider a slow but sincere process of reestablishing contact with those involved. I once suggested that, using the opportunity on Birthdays and Holidays, of sending cards can be a nice way to(Continued on Page 3)


"If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.”(From Alcoholics Anonymous, page 83)

The San Diego

AA CoordinatorSeptember 2014 VOL. XIV NO. 9

Join the fun and

submit an article!

Monthly Themes OCTOBERSometimes slowly (Oh, so slowly) (due 8/17/14)

NOVEMBERPractice these principles in all our Affairs (due 9/21/14)

DECEMBERWorking with Others (due 10/19/14)

Submit a 500 to 1,000 word story to Newsletter Chair at: [email protected] more information, see page 2

Meetings in Motion, p. 4 Coordinating Council

Minutes, pgs. 5-6 Financial Statements, p. 7 Group Contributions,

pgs. 8-9 Central Office Notes, p. 10 Calendar of Events,

pgs. 11-12 Upcoming Events & Speaker

Meetings, p. 13

SOME IDEAS ON MAKING AMENDS By Rick R. of Poway

When describing Step Nine the Big Book says that “if we are painstaking about this phase of our development we will be amazed before we are half way through”, and then it goes on to list the promises. The information in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a lot more direct about the different approaches we could take and tries to encourage us to exercise caution before we rush in and make some major blunders. This suggestion, I think, can’t be taken lightly. I have heard many horror stories about well meaning people, wanting to put this Step behind them, but who ran to their friends and loved ones and disclosed things that destroyed any trust they may have had in the alcoholic.

Sometimes we read the headline but fail to read the entire article. If we do this when we go through the steps we can do more damage to our already strained relationships. Making promises to my close friends and family that I’m not sure I can keep usually fall on deaf ears, but an honest recognition of my past mistakes, without going into too many details at this time and a sincere determination to give the program my best effort with the understanding that my behavior will be the measure of my success, is a more acceptable approach. We know that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. After we have put some time between us and our last debacles, we can revisit those amends and go into details about each event, only after we have run it by an experienced and trusted advisor.

Rushing into an amend that could bring hardship to our unsuspecting family, or to other third parties, is another mistake that people sometimes make. In Step Nine in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions it says that “We cannot, for example, unload a detailed account of extramarital adventuring upon the shoulders of our unsuspecting wife or husband”. I would also include major financial or work related amends that may result in losing your job, or create heavy financial difficulties for the family. These should be put off until everyone involved is in agreement, and then, only after talking to someone to make sure that you are not overlooking anything.

How about all those relatives and friends that we haven’t seen in a while, but still have an uncomfortable feeling about the way we left that relationship? These people only have a snapshot of what we used to be like. They don’t see the day to day changes that we have made in our lives and they assume that we are the same as when we made our last major mistake. For this type of situations, I would consider a slow but sincere process of reestablishing contact with those involved. I once suggested that, using the opportunity on Birthdays and Holidays, of sending cards can be a nice way to(Continued on Page 3)


The San Diego

AA Coordinator

2 SAN DIEGO CENTRAL OFFICE24 HOUR PHONE (619) 265-8762 OUR WEB PAGE www.aasandiego.org E-MAIL: [email protected] FAX: (619) 265-2954 OFFICE & BOOKSTORE Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9 am – 1 pm Central Office Manager: Connie L. Administrative Assistant: Angela T.

The San Diego “AA Coordinator” is a monthly newsletter published by the San Diego Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole, nor does publication of any article imply endorsements by Alcoholics Anonymous or San Diego Central Office, except when Conference approved publications are quoted.

Contributions from A.A. members are welcome and will be printed as space allows and as they are relevant to the upcoming topic(s) (see page 1, bottom left).

Submissions may be emailed to the newsletter chair at [email protected]. They may also be typed or neatly handwritten and mailed to Central Office or delivered in person to the committee before the fourth Thursday of the month at 6PM, Central Office. Submissions must include contact information and a name (your name and last initials only). The editors reserve the right to edit contents for length, clarity, and their relation to the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. An effort will be made to contact the author regarding content changes.

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Please contact Central Office at 619-265-8762 for Officer’s phone numbers.

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Jim M. [email protected]

Council Assistant

Steve E. [email protected]

After Hours Phones

Tony W. [email protected]

Business Committee

Kate C. [email protected]

Program Committee

Rudy M. [email protected]

Public Info Matt Mc [email protected]

Newsletter Chris F. [email protected]

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Jane G. [email protected]

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Contributors: Rick R., Justin P., Veronica W., Suzanne G., Michael K., Chris F.

Sept. Theme: Power of Step 9 (Making direct amends wherever possible)

Collate: Wed., September 17, 2014 5:30 pm, at Central Office

All are welcome.

VIEW FROM THE CHAIR: We truly hope you enjoy this September edition

as we shared some experience, strength and hope about Step 9. If you have thoroughly worked your Steps you know of both the elation and the hardships of making amends as suggested by our program and outlined in the Big Book and Twelve and Twelve. If you have not yet made it to Step 9, then please take these personal stories as inspiration and motivation to continue your journey of sobriety. As the Book says and many people aptly quote it, when it comes to Step Nine, you truly will be amazed before you are half way through.

The Newsletter Committee continues to need members to write articles, write poems, and to fold and collate the newsletter once a month. We also need submissions from the AA population at large! Ask for participation in your meetings so everyone has a chance to carry the message. If you have something to say, write it down and email it to: [email protected].

We have professional writers and editors on staff and we can make you look good in print.

I welcome your input and constructive criticism. Till next month when we again meet between the covers.

Thank you for allowing me to serve, Chris F.

HELP WANTED

The Coordinator Newsletter Committee has immediate openings on the

committee for writers. No experience necessary. Please contact Central

Office for Chris F. phone number or email your submission to

[email protected]

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Poets Wanted Here Your Newsletter Committee invites you to participate in a monthly AA Poem feature. Please submit your original poems to:

[email protected] – 200 words or less.

(Continued from Page 1) reestablishing contact with those involved. I once suggested that, using the opportunity on Birthdays and Holidays, of sending cards can be a nice way to reestablish contact with these people, with a simple “been thinking about you, hope things are going well for you, Love…” Sending these out at each opportunity for a year or two with no return address, and no expectations, and at some time in the future, you will have to attend a wedding, graduation, or funeral… where you will see them again, and you will be amazed at what will happen. My experience has been that the cards create curiosity and that sometimes causes these people to talk to each other and they find out that you are trying hard to mend your ways and it tends to disarm them. Now, that would be the time to put these things to rest. Keeping in mind that, if I can’t add the kicker “I regret what I did, and I don’t do that anymore” then maybe I’m not ready to make that amend yet.

All this being said, I refer back to the first paragraph in Step Eight in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions where it says "with our newfound knowledge of ourselves, we may develop the best possible relations with every human being we know." The newfound knowledge, is what we discovered in Steps Four through Seven, and if we have given those Steps a good effort, then Step Nine should be easier and more rewarding. This does not suggest that you must be friends with everyone, as some people might think. There are people who cross your boundaries. In those cases, if you can remove yourself from the situation without pointing out that person's faults, I believe that is the spirit that is implied in these Steps. There many people that I know that I consider friends in a casual way, but I have a small group that I consider close friends. I can't be close friends to every human being, but I can have many casual friends. This gives me a way to separate myself from uncomfortable situations.

I hope these ideas will help you to understand, that most amends can be made in a positive way and the results are so much better than we ever could have expected. We must do these things if we hope to develop the serenity and peace that is promised.

3 July 2014

Total Calls 1,027

Central Office Phone Calls and Website Hits

Meeting General 12 Step Daytime 599 250 15 9am-9pm

Nighttime 88 69 6 9pm-9am

Website Hits

July Total 28,402 1,756,837

Many A.A. members celebrate their birthday by sending a donation of one or two dollars for each year of sobriety to Central Office. If you would like to carry

on this tradition, please fill out the form below.

Dominic D. 8/25/13

Cheryl R.

Sobriety date: 6/29/98 Date of passing: 8/8/14

Her famous hugs were inimitable, and all who are part of her recovery

"tribe" will be forever graced by her example of daily

gratitude, service, and love.

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Please mail to: San Diego Central Office 7075-B Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120-2454

All birthdays submitted will be published the month following submission. Please contact the newsletter chair if a birthday has not been published for two

months following submission.

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4 4 MEETINGS IN MOTION

Understanding & Effectiveness Loma Portal

Recv Hm 3317 Hancock St Tues @ 7:30pm

Codes: C M

Bonita Womens Big Book Bonita

Was: Church 3990 Bonita Rd Mon @ 9:30am 4077 Mash Step 11 La Mesa BeginnersClairemont Step & Tradition Study Clairemont AA By The Bay La Mesa MensWas: Church 3502 Clairemont Dr Sat @ 1:00pm Allied Gardens Step Study La Mesa Step Study WorkshopCome As You Are Downtown Back To Basics For Women Laguna Mountain GroupWas: Harvey Mandel Ctr 72 17th St Mon & Fri @ 4:00pm Battery Chargers Little Apple GroupLet Bygones Be Bygones Normal Heights Casa De Oro Tradition Five Midway BridgeWas: Coffee Shop 3562 Adams Ave Thurs @ 6:15pm Cedar Street Mens Old Town SpeakersMeat & Bones Step Study City Heights Clairemont Mens Over The BridgeWas: Church 4802 Tojan Ave Thurs @ 7:00pm Clairemont Womens S/S Porter Hall Structured S/SSweet Grass North Park Dowtown Discussion Rocket RidersWas: 3725 30th St & Gunn St Thurs @ 7:30pm El Cajon Womens Serenity Rule 62 Group

Evening Serenity Sat Mens Early AwakeningAs Bill Sees It Wed @ 6:00pm Fourth Dimension Group Scripps Ranch Mens TwoCajon View Open Discussion Thurs @ 7:00pm Free At Last Serenity SeekersTuesday Night Men's Tues @ 7:30pm Fresh Start Beginners Sky Hi Womens

God Squad Too Tues Night Mens Step StudySaturday Night Live El Cajon Golden Hill Sun Discussion We Are Not A Glum Lot Big BookClub 938 E Washington St Sat @ 7:00pm Goldmine Speakers Wednesdays Winners CircleWomens Way To Recovery El Cajon Great Fact Group Wed Rule 62 Lunch Group

Club 938 E Washington St Sun @ 4:00pm Harmony Group Womens Gut Level

One Moment At A Time El Cajon

Church 115 Cajon View Dr Fri @ 5:30pm

Rebels With A Cause Sat @ 12:00N

Church (conf rm) 1430 Melody Ln El Cajon

Was: 1460 E Main St @ 12:30pm

Orig. Anonymous Anonymous Hillcrest

Church 4144 Campus Ave Tues @ 8:00pm

Was: 8:15pm

Santee Serenity (Monday Meeting Only)

Store 8790 Cuyamaca St #D Santee

No Children/Does Not Sign Slips Mon @ 12:00N

Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.

Coordinating Council AttendanceThe following 40 groups attended August Coordinating Council

There are 760 groups in San DiegoWAS YOUR GROUP THERE?

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF SAN DIEGO

Understanding Anonymity (continued)

In stressing the equality of all A.A. members - and unity in the common bond of their recovery from alcoholism - anonymity serves as the spiritual

foundation of the Fellowship. Back in 1946, Bill W., co-founder, wrote: "The word 'anonymous' has for us an immense spiritual significance. Subtly but

powerfully, it reminds us that we are always to place principles before personalities; that we renounced personal glorification in public; that our

movement not only preaches but actually practices a true humility."

More recently, the arrival of new forms of electronic communication such as social networking offers fresh vehicles to carry the A.A. message to the

public. Modern communication flows in the ways that are high-tech, relatively open ended and evolving quickly. Protecting anonymity is a major concern for

A.A. members who are accessing the Internet in ever-growing numbers.

It did not take long for those at A.A. headquarters to realize that overzealous and self-serving anonymity breakers could quickly jeopardize the Fellowship's hard-won reputation. And they saw that if one person was made an exception, other exceptions would inevitably follow. To assure the unity, effectiveness,

and welfare of A.A., anonymity had to be universal. It was the guardian of all that A.A. stood for.

Then other members decided to break their anonymity in the media-some motivated by good will, others by personal gain. Some members devised

schemes to tie in their A.A. affiliation with all sorts of business enterprises, insurance, sales, places known as "drying-out farms," even a temperance

magazine, to name a few.

Thank You Daytime Phone Volunteers for Carrying The Message!

As public awareness concerning anonymity increased, the stigma decreased, and soon some A.A. members began to publicly acknowledge their affiliation in the

media. One of the first to do so was a famous ballplayer whose comeback was so spectacular that newspapers lavished attention on his successful struggle against

alcohol. Believing that he could help A.A. by revealing his membership, he discussed it openly. Even the

founders of A.A. approved his actions simply because they had not yet experienced the costs of such publicity.

Group and Meeting Changes**NEW**

**CANCELED**

*Following Mtgs Canceled At: 1460 E Main St*

Understanding Anonymity

*Following Mtgs Relocated From: 1460 E Main St*

**RELOCATED & TIME CHANGE**

**TIME CHANGE**

**OTHER CHANGES**

SEPTEMBER PAMPHLET OF THE MONTH:

4 MEETINGS IN MOTION

Understanding & Effectiveness Loma Portal

Recv Hm 3317 Hancock St Tues @ 7:30pm

Codes: C M

Bonita Womens Big Book Bonita

Was: Church 3990 Bonita Rd Mon @ 9:30am 4077 Mash Step 11 La Mesa BeginnersClairemont Step & Tradition Study Clairemont AA By The Bay La Mesa MensWas: Church 3502 Clairemont Dr Sat @ 1:00pm Allied Gardens Step Study La Mesa Step Study WorkshopCome As You Are Downtown Back To Basics For Women Laguna Mountain GroupWas: Harvey Mandel Ctr 72 17th St Mon & Fri @ 4:00pm Battery Chargers Little Apple GroupLet Bygones Be Bygones Normal Heights Casa De Oro Tradition Five Midway BridgeWas: Coffee Shop 3562 Adams Ave Thurs @ 6:15pm Cedar Street Mens Old Town SpeakersMeat & Bones Step Study City Heights Clairemont Mens Over The BridgeWas: Church 4802 Tojan Ave Thurs @ 7:00pm Clairemont Womens S/S Porter Hall Structured S/SSweet Grass North Park Dowtown Discussion Rocket RidersWas: 3725 30th St & Gunn St Thurs @ 7:30pm El Cajon Womens Serenity Rule 62 Group

Evening Serenity Sat Mens Early AwakeningAs Bill Sees It Wed @ 6:00pm Fourth Dimension Group Scripps Ranch Mens TwoCajon View Open Discussion Thurs @ 7:00pm Free At Last Serenity SeekersTuesday Night Men's Tues @ 7:30pm Fresh Start Beginners Sky Hi Womens

God Squad Too Tues Night Mens Step StudySaturday Night Live El Cajon Golden Hill Sun Discussion We Are Not A Glum Lot Big BookClub 938 E Washington St Sat @ 7:00pm Goldmine Speakers Wednesdays Winners CircleWomens Way To Recovery El Cajon Great Fact Group Wed Rule 62 Lunch Group

Club 938 E Washington St Sun @ 4:00pm Harmony Group Womens Gut Level

One Moment At A Time El Cajon

Church 115 Cajon View Dr Fri @ 5:30pm

Rebels With A Cause Sat @ 12:00N

Church (conf rm) 1430 Melody Ln El Cajon

Was: 1460 E Main St @ 12:30pm

Orig. Anonymous Anonymous Hillcrest

Church 4144 Campus Ave Tues @ 8:00pm

Was: 8:15pm

Santee Serenity (Monday Meeting Only)

Store 8790 Cuyamaca St #D Santee

No Children/Does Not Sign Slips Mon @ 12:00N

Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.

Coordinating Council AttendanceThe following 40 groups attended August Coordinating Council

There are 760 groups in San DiegoWAS YOUR GROUP THERE?

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OF SAN DIEGO

Understanding Anonymity (continued)

In stressing the equality of all A.A. members - and unity in the common bond of their recovery from alcoholism - anonymity serves as the spiritual

foundation of the Fellowship. Back in 1946, Bill W., co-founder, wrote: "The word 'anonymous' has for us an immense spiritual significance. Subtly but

powerfully, it reminds us that we are always to place principles before personalities; that we renounced personal glorification in public; that our

movement not only preaches but actually practices a true humility."

More recently, the arrival of new forms of electronic communication such as social networking offers fresh vehicles to carry the A.A. message to the

public. Modern communication flows in the ways that are high-tech, relatively open ended and evolving quickly. Protecting anonymity is a major concern for

A.A. members who are accessing the Internet in ever-growing numbers.

It did not take long for those at A.A. headquarters to realize that overzealous and self-serving anonymity breakers could quickly jeopardize the Fellowship's hard-won reputation. And they saw that if one person was made an exception, other exceptions would inevitably follow. To assure the unity, effectiveness,

and welfare of A.A., anonymity had to be universal. It was the guardian of all that A.A. stood for.

Then other members decided to break their anonymity in the media-some motivated by good will, others by personal gain. Some members devised

schemes to tie in their A.A. affiliation with all sorts of business enterprises, insurance, sales, places known as "drying-out farms," even a temperance

magazine, to name a few.

Thank You Daytime Phone Volunteers for Carrying The Message!

As public awareness concerning anonymity increased, the stigma decreased, and soon some A.A. members began to publicly acknowledge their affiliation in the

media. One of the first to do so was a famous ballplayer whose comeback was so spectacular that newspapers lavished attention on his successful struggle against

alcohol. Believing that he could help A.A. by revealing his membership, he discussed it openly. Even the

founders of A.A. approved his actions simply because they had not yet experienced the costs of such publicity.

Group and Meeting Changes**NEW**

**CANCELED**

*Following Mtgs Canceled At: 1460 E Main St*

Understanding Anonymity

*Following Mtgs Relocated From: 1460 E Main St*

**RELOCATED & TIME CHANGE**

**TIME CHANGE**

**OTHER CHANGES**

SEPTEMBER PAMPHLET OF THE MONTH:

5 5 Minutes of the Coordinating Council

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Jim M. – Council Chair called the 830th

meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Twelve Traditions read by Alan. Council Definition and Purpose read by Dan. There were 4 new Coordinators, 2 Visitors and 1 birthday. 7th

Tradition was $52.00 Roll Call: Steve E., Assistant Council Chair reported 40 groups were represented out of 60 registered Coordinators. There was a quorum (28). July 2014 minutes were approved. Area Assembly: Peggy Rose, Alt Registrar:

1. Women sponsoring Women workshop on Saturday, August 16th in Encinitas.

2. VII Local Spanish Forum, August 30th. 3. Area Assembly Big Day will be on

Saturday, September 13th. 4. There will be a General Service panel at

the So CA Convention Sept 26-28th. 5. Website: www.area8aa.org

H & I Representative: Blaine H. shared H & I takes AA meetings and AA approved literature into places where people can’t get out to go to meetings – jails, prisons, hospitals, etc. Currently we take over 300 meetings per month into treatment and correctional facilities. We hold orientation on the 3rd Sunday of each month at noon in the Machinists’ Hall 5150 Kearny Mesa Rd, and the 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM at San Diego AA Central Office. Our subcommittee, Contact on Release, matches people being released from these facilities with AA volunteers who take them to meetings in their local area. As part of our involvement in the SoCal H&I Intergroup, we will be participating in the H&I program at this year’s SoCal AA Convention – 9:00 AM, Saturday, September 27th at the Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley.

Website: sdhandi.org.

AFTER HOURS PHONES: Tony W., Chair 1. Thank you to all of the groups that

answered AA’s phones this past month. 2. The 16th of the month coming OPEN. 3. Welcome to Marguerite - new member. 4. Groups or individuals would like to sign

up on our waiting list, call Tony 619-384-5757 or Connie at Central Office 619-265-8762.

BUSINESS COMMITTEE: Kate C., Chair reported Committee met on Tuesday, 8/12/14 at 6:00 pm. Present: Steve E., Kate C., Frank B., Jim M. and Connie L., Manager. There was a quorum. Absent: Dan L. It was m/s/c to approve June & July Minutes. June & July 2014 Financials Statements were reviewed. It was m/s/c to approve. July Financial Statements’ Summary: July Net Revenue is (256). Our 2014 YTD Net Revenue is 8,075. Group and Individual Contributions were 9,984. Literature Sales Revenue and CD Bank Interest were 1,454, while total office and committee expenses were 11,694. Thank you for supporting your Central Office in carrying the message to the suffering alcoholic. Manager’s Report: 1. August’s Book of the Month:

“Pass it on” on sale: $8.00 reg. $10.00 2. August’s Pamphlet of the Month:

“Questions and Answers on Sponsorship” 5₵ ea. 3. September’s Book of the Month:

“As Bill Sees It” (soft cover) on sale: $5.60 reg. $7.60

4. September’s Pamphlet of the Month: “Understanding Anonymity” 5₵ ea.

5. NEW on our aasandiego.org website: a) Coordinator Newsletter back issues

archives page. b) “Calendar of Events” page includes

downloadable Flyer for each event. Continued on page 6.

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Continued from page 5. 6. Daytime phone shifts available:

a. Wednesday 1 pm – 5 pm. b. Alternate Fridays 5 pm – 9 pm c. Alternate Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm

7. Group Secretaries/Treasurers: please include email address with contributions to receive receipts.

8. Coordinator Newsletter: sign up for a FREE subscription electronically by email. Send an email to [email protected] or call 619-265-8762.

Business Committee Member reports: 1. Frank, Treasurer reviewed financial

reconciliations and signed checks. 2. Steve, Asst. Council Chair attended Area

Committee as liaison. Old Business: There was none. New Business: 1. Elected Natalie as Committee Vice-Chair. 2. It was m/s/c to apply a 10% discount on

group and individual literature sales for August-September to reduce overall YTD net revenue. Literature revenue is to offset expenses. Will continue in October-December based on YTD net revenue.

3. Alcoholics Anonymous World Service will be increasing Book Prices beginning October 1st. It was m/s/c to order enough quantity of Big Books and 12 x 12’s at current cost to extend the current prices through 2014. There will be an increase of $1 to $2 on all AA books when ordering occurs at new prices.

COORDINATOR NEWSLETTER Chris, Chair shared: We have a full issue of original articles by local members. Thank you to those who submitted their experience, strength and hope for others to read. We are looking for topic ideas for 2015. Let us know. October’s Theme: “Sometimes slowly (oh so slowly)” Submissions of 500-1000 words welcome. Also, Personal Recovery Poems/Limericks 200 words. Send to [email protected] or mail to Central Office at 7075-B Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120. Committee NEEDS

HELP each month to collate your Coordinator Newsletter. Approximate 1 hour of service. Come join in the fun. COORDINATOR OUTREACH Mike, Chair will be asking current Council Coordinators to invite their other groups to participate at Coordinating Council. NEXT MONTH: Coordinator who brings the most visitors to Coordinating Council will receive a ticket to the 74th Anniversary of AA in San Diego Pancake Breakfast. ORIENTATION & GUIDELINES Joel reported committee met tonight at 6:30 pm. Present: Joel, Michelle and Betty. There were 2 new Coordinators and 1 visitor.

1. Read traditions 3 & 4 and History of AA in San Diego. Explained quorum and reviewed Roberts Rules of Order. Discussed duties of the Coordinator and orientation packets and questions.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Rudy, Chair reported committee will meet on 8/24/14. Our Founder’ Day Picnic event was a huge success with over 100 in attendance. Our next event will be 74th Anniversary of AA in San Diego Pancake Breakfast will be on Saturday, November 15, with a presentation by our Area Archivist, Joe C. and speakers. Tickets will be $10 at Central Office/a from Program Committee member. Last year sold out. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Matt, Chair reported committee met on 8/4/14. 9 in attendance, Sylvia & Jean have stepped down. 1. Gary S. gave report on Del Mar Fair. 2. Jim G. gave report on VVSD-Stand Down 3. Sept 6 – Recovery Happens-Balboa Park. 4. Nov 9 – Save A Life Walk 5. Library Coordinator needed for

distribution of pamphlets. OLD BUSINESS: There was none. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Marguerite (14yr)-After Hours Phones

Respectfully submitted, Connie L, Recording Secretary

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San Diego Intergroup, Inc.Alcoholics Anonymous of San DiegoStatement of Revenue and Expense

As of July 31, 2014

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July 14 July 13 YTD '14 YTD '13 $ Change Budget '14Ordinary Revenue/Expense

RevenueContributions Group 9,188.67 10,948.21 66,566.79 64,155.97 2,410.82 110,000.00 Contributions Individual 795.11 240.99 5,340.22 6,456.26 (1,116.04) 9,344.00 Contributions SDIAA - - 1,100.00 1,100.00 - 1,110.00 Interest - Cert of Deposits 2.75 21.52 46.09 134.34 (88.25) 200.00

Total Revenue 9,986.53 11,210.72 73,053.10 71,846.57 1,206.53 120,654.00 Expense

Accounting & Legal - - 2,420.00 2,420.00 - 2,540.00 Auto/Travel/Seminar 81.00 24.25 275.50 157.25 118.25 1,300.00 Bank Service Charges 2.00 2.00 14.00 14.00 - 125.00 Cash (Over) Short 13.43 (3.00) (7.20) 14.35 (21.55) (50.00) Checks Returned - Bad Debt - - - - - - Equipment Maint & Repair 96.40 51.40 404.80 385.86 18.94 750.00 Equipment Purchase - - 273.50 755.53 (482.03) 750.00 Insurance 56.00 50.00 472.00 446.00 26.00 1,100.00 Office Maint. & Repairs 236.39 80.00 249.32 104.79 144.53 500.00 Office Supplies 194.98 246.97 1,917.61 1,721.36 196.25 3,500.00 Rent 1,764.00 1,800.00 12,492.00 12,392.00 100.00 21,392.00 Taxes - - 80.00 60.00 20.00 125.00 Telephone 242.29 187.29 1,581.82 1,421.53 160.29 2,400.00 Utilities-Electricity 521.09 393.60 2,311.83 1,984.12 327.71 3,900.00 Website 20.00 20.00 218.45 220.45 (2.00) 500.00 EMPLOYEES - Accrued Payroll Taxes 499.15 540.26 3,703.22 4,320.68 (617.46) 7,000.00 Employee Wages 6,396.20 7,142.20 43,252.46 50,229.05 (6,976.59) 79,500.00 Employee 403B Contribution 177.14 187.14 1,239.98 1,309.98 (70.00) 2,200.00 Employee Health Benefit 529.16 906.32 3,733.12 6,292.58 (2,559.46) 9,000.00 Insurance-Worker's Comp 40.00 66.00 320.00 376.00 (56.00) 600.00

Total Expense 10,869.23 11,694.43 74,952.41 84,625.53 (9,673.12) 137,132.00 Net Ordinary Revenue (882.70) (483.71) (1,899.31) (12,778.96) 10,879.65 (16,478.00) Other Revenue/Expense

Literature Revenue/ExpenseSales (see schedule) 1,451.11 2,153.93 13,525.73 15,540.32 (2,014.59) 23,663.00

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Committee (see schedule) 824.74 407.69 3,551.49 3,241.11 310.38 7,185.00 Total Other Expense 824.74 407.69 3,551.49 3,241.11 310.38 7,185.00

Net Other Revenue 626.37 1,746.24 9,974.24 12,299.21 (2,324.97) 16,478.00 Net Revenue (256.33) 1,262.53 8,074.93 (479.75) 8,554.68 -

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Accounting & Legal - - 2,420.00 2,420.00 - 2,540.00 Auto/Travel/Seminar 81.00 24.25 275.50 157.25 118.25 1,300.00 Bank Service Charges 2.00 2.00 14.00 14.00 - 125.00 Cash (Over) Short 13.43 (3.00) (7.20) 14.35 (21.55) (50.00) Checks Returned - Bad Debt - - - - - - Equipment Maint & Repair 96.40 51.40 404.80 385.86 18.94 750.00 Equipment Purchase - - 273.50 755.53 (482.03) 750.00 Insurance 56.00 50.00 472.00 446.00 26.00 1,100.00 Office Maint. & Repairs 236.39 80.00 249.32 104.79 144.53 500.00 Office Supplies 194.98 246.97 1,917.61 1,721.36 196.25 3,500.00 Rent 1,764.00 1,800.00 12,492.00 12,392.00 100.00 21,392.00 Taxes - - 80.00 60.00 20.00 125.00 Telephone 242.29 187.29 1,581.82 1,421.53 160.29 2,400.00 Utilities-Electricity 521.09 393.60 2,311.83 1,984.12 327.71 3,900.00 Website 20.00 20.00 218.45 220.45 (2.00) 500.00 EMPLOYEES - Accrued Payroll Taxes 499.15 540.26 3,703.22 4,320.68 (617.46) 7,000.00 Employee Wages 6,396.20 7,142.20 43,252.46 50,229.05 (6,976.59) 79,500.00 Employee 403B Contribution 177.14 187.14 1,239.98 1,309.98 (70.00) 2,200.00 Employee Health Benefit 529.16 906.32 3,733.12 6,292.58 (2,559.46) 9,000.00 Insurance-Worker's Comp 40.00 66.00 320.00 376.00 (56.00) 600.00

Total Expense 10,869.23 11,694.43 74,952.41 84,625.53 (9,673.12) 137,132.00 Net Ordinary Revenue (882.70) (483.71) (1,899.31) (12,778.96) 10,879.65 (16,478.00) Other Revenue/Expense

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Group Jul-14 Ytd 14 Group Jul-14 Ytd 1411th Step Journey - 2622 - 400.00 Faculty Group - 1645 - 120.0012 x 12 and BB - 2839 - 100.00 First Mira Mesa Mens - 300 - 160.004077 Mash Step 11 Read-Meditate-Share - 2027 - 66.10 Fishermen in Recovery - 2863 - 150.009:30 Everynighters - 2997 500.00 1,500.00 Fourth Dimension Group - 2415 - 200.00A Sense of Belonging - 1205 - 50.00 Free at Last - 2888 100.00 221.16A Vision For You - 2812 - 25.00 Free Thinkers - 2824 - 117.62A Womens Meeting - 1717 - 189.60 Free to Be - 935 - 60.00AA By The Bay - 629 304.95 459.09 Fresh Start Beginners - 2609 241.79 791.79Acceptance is the Answer - 2974 - 180.00 Friday Happy Hour - 2821 - 30.00Alcoholics BB Study - 3009 30.00 30.00 Friday Morning Womens - 104 153.00 353.00Allied Gardens Friday Lunch - 766 - 150.00 Friday Night Irregulars - 2889 - 223.03Alpine Group - 6 25.00 25.00 Friday Nite Weeks End - 1856 - 120.00Alpine Mixed Step Study - 2621 100.00 150.00 Friday Spring Valley Lunch - 2732 70.00 170.00Annual Grateful Meeting - 2461 - 77.29 Gilman Group - Fri -1988 - 169.46Another Sober Step Study - 3010 30.00 30.00 God Squad Too - 2809 - 58.50Another Sober Tuesday - 1952 - 264.76 Golden Hill Sun Discussion - 1706 76.31 400.40At One With Each Other - 789 - 196.50 Good Fortune Hui Group 491 - 300.00B.Y.O.B. (North Park) - 203 - 290.00 Good Morning AA - 1888 - 299.57Back to Basics - 1026 - 2,000.00 Good News Bad News - 2833 - 168.00Balboa Breakfast - 2721 - 140.50 Great Fact Group - 895 - 96.00Battery Chargers - 98 - 207.31 Grow or Go Big Book Study - 2978 - 85.00Bay Park Step Study - 299 - 102.00 Grupo Gringo - 1305 - 50.00Bayside Big Book Study - 1610 - 330.00 Hand in Hand Closed Step Study - 2854 - 30.00Beach Area Beginners - 272 - 75.00 Happy, Joyous & Free - 363 - 100.00Beautiful Beginnings - 552 56.97 88.41 Harmony Group - 585 - 449.00Beginners Steps to Sobriety - 1007 - 40.00 Hip Slick & Sick Young Peoples - 762 - 48.80Bonita Boozers - 2179 - 150.00 His Majesty The Baby - 2427 - 107.52Breakfast Of Champions - 2818 250.00 1,001.00 HOW @ Noon - 2998 - 75.00Cajon View Open Discuss - 471 - 180.00 How It Is Now Speakers - 390 50.00 50.00Carrying The Message - 2458 - 150.00 Hwy 80 AA - 2722 150.00 240.00Casa De Oro Tradition Five - 503 - 152.00 I.B. Up - 2565 - 300.00Cedar Street Mens - 1698 - 187.00 Imperial Beach Group - 79 - 395.44Chula Vista 4 Minute Speakers - 1568 - 200.00 Imperial Group - 1013 20.00 20.00Clairemont Daytime Step Study - 427 65.74 151.11 Imperial Mens Group - 869 - 50.00Clairemont Discussion - 314 - 25.00 International Group - 23 - 50.00Clairemont Mens - 301 - 783.26 It's in The Book - 2030 - 35.00Clairemont Mixed Discussion - 338 90.50 90.50 Jamul Open - 63 70.00 70.00Clairemont Womens - 340 - 131.00 Joy Of Living - 2787 265.62 265.62Clairemont Womens Step Study - 341 - 377.00 Jump Start - 2174 - 101.63Class Acts - 1845 393.00 693.00 Kelton Ave Big Book Study - 2410 50.00 100.00Come Get Recovery - 2630 - 10.00 Kick Start Your Heart - 2430 - 80.00Coronado Big Book Study - 1644 - 65.00 La Jolla Beginners Group - 82 - 126.50Coronado Cays Womens Step Study 2995 - 92.50 La Jolla Big Book - 84 - 19.39Coronado Nooners - 497 199.00 844.50 La Jolla Lunch Bunch - 622 180.00 360.00Coronado Sunday Noon - 1830 - 150.00 La Jolla Monday Womens - 87 - 600.00Courage to Change - 2679 - 25.00 La Jolla Nonsmokers Discussion - 88 - 527.63Crest Group - 529 - 0.86 La Jolla Pump House Group - 696 100.00 100.00Cups - 2938 200.00 490.00 La Jolla Sunrise - 2684 - 350.00D.D.G.T.M. - 767 - 240.00 La Mesa Beginners - 2894 - 50.00Daily Drinkers - 2953 - 70.00 La Mesa Mixed - 2136 - 20.00Dawn Patrol - 263 126.95 1,122.69 La Mesa Womens Sat Morning - 416 - 464.00Del Mar Friday Lunch Bunch - 2084 - 422.71 Lake Morena Sink or Swim - 2830 100.00 250.00Designs For Living - 488 285.00 285.00 Lake Murray Lunch Bunch - 2701 96.97 96.97Diamond St Mens Step Study - 569 - 75.00 Little Apple Group - 1438 - 347.65Dignity Unlimited - 205 - 678.26 Live & Learn Mens Big Book Study - 2885 - 50.00Doctors and Lawyers Group - 391 - 160.00 Living Free - 477 - 1,120.00Downtown Discussion - 1665 - 167.02 Love and Truth 12 x 12 - 1617 - 50.00Downtown Sobriety - 1015 - 88.50 Lunchtime Friends - 964 52.30 209.60Drunks Only - 1605 - 1,200.00 Lushes Lunch - 2641 - 382.12Each Day A New Beginning - 509 - 374.50 Men and Womens Monday Night - 95 - 120.00Early Morning Recovery - 2688 - 308.00 Mens Recovery Group - 830 - 131.58Early Risers (Coronado) - 1525 75.00 75.00 Mens Step Study (CV) - 965 - 122.00East County Mens - 1905 - 100.00 Mens Structured Step Study - 1469 50.00 100.00East County Young People Rule 62 - 2797 - 50.00 Mid-Week Mens - 560 - 573.59East Side Group - 101 94.00 94.00 Midnight Howlers - 1025 - 500.00Eastlake Greens 10 on 10 - 2950 - 220.00 Midway Bridge - 2171 100.00 550.00Eastlake Greens Attitude Adjust (Sun)-2712 - 250.00 Mira Mesa Friday Night - 379 - 203.00Eastlake New Beginnings B/B S/S - 2673 - 236.00 Miracles on Mondays - 565 - 22.50Easy Does It Riders - 21 - 420.00 Mission Hills Beginners - 1612 - 200.00Easy Does It Speakers - 114 100.00 250.00 Mission Hills Lunch Bunch - 2675 - 600.00Easy Risers - 854 - 150.00 Monday At A Time - 2875 - 401.13El Cajon Daytime - 52 - 250.00 Monday Mens Gut Level Group - 677 - 100.00El Cajon Happy Hour Group - 61 64.00 748.50 Morning Attitude Adjustment - 768 - 500.00El Cajon Womens Serenity - 77 - 120.76 Mountain Steps - 2822 150.00 240.00Evening in Harmony - 2864 - 265.55 Mt Soledad Mens - 717 - 750.00Evening Serenity - 2305 - 589.64 National City Maintenance - 136 - 210.00Eye Opener Group - 607 500.00 887.00 No Matter What - 411 - 90.00



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Group Jul-14 Ytd 14 Group Jul-14 Ytd 14Noon At The Grove - 628 100.00 500.00 The We Group - 2739 - 160.00Nooners Anonymous - 1164 - 292.56 Three Legacies Group - 2194 - 32.00North Clairemont - 1102 - 75.00 Thursday Campus Noon Group - 2387 - 125.01North Clairemont Sat Nooners - 2572 25.00 40.00 Thursday Promises Promises - 749 - 350.00O.B. Womens Step Study - 2730 - 50.00 Thursday Steps - 646 75.00 75.00OB Peer Group - 2130 - 205.33 Tierrasant Big Book Study - 1790 70.00 70.00OB Sunday Candlelite - 2168 166.00 166.00 Tierrasanta Friday Night - 2645 - 75.00Old Timers Group - 2037 - 100.00 Tierrasanta Morning Serenity - 2811 90.00 390.00On The Corner - 2384 - 50.00 Top of The Hill - 41 - 275.00One Moment At A Time - 2942 - 200.00 Torrey Pines Open Disc - 94 - 161.00Open Minded Mens - 626 - 150.00 Torrey Pines Thurs Nite Disc - 365 20.00 60.00Over The Bridge - 2689 67.93 534.93 Tri-Serenity - 836 - 56.00Pacific Beach Weekend Warmup - 725 - 270.00 Tuesday AA Step Study - 937 - 55.15Pass it On Big Book Study Group - 2860 - 171.00 Tues Morning Breakfast Special-2761 - 87.00Patterns In Sobriety - 669 - 203.00 Tues Night Mens Step Study 1813 - 158.51Penasquitos 12 x 12 - 2759 - 15.00 Tuesday Campus Noon Group - 2544 - 125.00Poinsettia Group - 2210 - 222.00 Tuesday Morning Alpine - 440 46.00 116.00Point Loma Mens - 245 - 350.00 Tuesday Night Primary Purpose - 130 - 40.00Point Loma Nooners - 1606 - 100.00 Tuesday Night Mens - 56 - 50.00Point Loma Saturday Morning - 1240 - 95.00 Tuesday Night Sobriety - 708 - 87.50Practical Solutions - 2398 - 318.57 Twelve To Grow On - 541 - 12.00Progress Rather then Perfection - 2682 - 140.00 University City Womens - 369 - 350.00Pt Loma Fri Afternoon Step Study - 244 120.00 348.31 University Discussion - 368 - 72.50Pt Loma Womens Discussion - 1608 - 135.00 Up The Street Big Book - 2338 - 15.00Queers and Crackpots - 3035 56.50 56.50 Valley Girls - 2617 - 138.50Radical Acceptance Meeting - 2961 - 676.92 Wake Up Call - 1932 13.52 48.92Ramona Barefoot - 138 - 30.00 Warm and Friendly - 42 - 50.00Ramona High Noon - 2778 - 10.00 Water Walkers - 5 - 120.00Ramona Mens New Vision - 1949 - 25.00 Way Up and Out - 415 - 161.57Ramona Participation - 140 - 74.00 We Agnostics - 2096 50.00 50.00Ramona Way Of Life - 2772 25.00 115.00 Wednesday Discussion Group - 2431 - 201.50Resentment and A Coffee Pot - 2561 - 100.00 Wednesday Night Closed Topic - 165 - 15.00Right Turn Group - 1900 30.00 120.00 Weds Rule 62 Lunch Group - 687 - 360.00Rise & Shine - 2170 262.90 1,350.73 Wet behind the Ears - 214 - 15.00Rocket Riders - 1730 - 180.00 We've Come Along Way - 1616 - 114.60San Carlos Single Purpose - 583 54.09 148.60 Whistling in the Dark - 2943 - 192.52Santee Mens Group 2972 - 105.00 White Flag Outdoors - 2788 - 179.00Santee Thursday Closed Mixed - 145 - 99.00 Wholesale Miracle - 2474 - 77.55Sat Mens Early Awakening - 2209 - 195.00 Womans Gut Level - 1701 - 74.43Sat Night Smokeless Discussion 207 - 126.00 Womans Let Go and Let God - 446 232.12 232.12Saturday A.M. Live - 782 - 355.75 Women in Harmony - 1807 - 50.00Saturday Night Candlelight - 1914 - 51.00 Womens Attitude of Gratitude - 2751 - 147.50Saturday Night Early Discussion - 336 - 325.00 Womens Thursday Nite - 514 - 120.00Saturday Nite Live - 2192 - 20.00 Womens TLC - 2814 - 135.00Scripps Ranch Mens Two - 2776 31.51 111.51 Womens Way to Recovery - 838 - 117.50Serene-Tea - 250.00Serenity Seekers - 209 - 100.00Six O'Clock Big Book Study - 507 - 30.00Sky Hi Womens - 1633 - 248.00Smokefree La Mesa Women s - 635 - 200.00Smokeless Drunks Luncheon - 1008 - 65.00So Bay New Womens - 2325 50.00 100.00Sober Minded Leather Folk - 1882 - 255.29Sober Nooners - 196 160.29 398.08Sober Roses Womens Step Study - 2946 - 20.00Sober Serenity Seekers - 887 97.96 97.96Sober Survivors - 2915 89.00 323.00Sole Purpose Group - 1657 - 156.00Sons of God - 2789 - 119.50Spiritual Awakening - 2275 445.00 2,950.00Spiritual Awakenings Step Study - 2601 - 200.00Spiritual Way Of Life - 2977 - 33.00Stadium Group - 372 - 86.00Step Sisters - Residence 51.00 201.00Sunday Beach Sun-Day - 568 - 481.80Sunday Discussion Group - 127 - 60.00Sunday Kind of Love - 429 - 200.00Sunday Midday - 161 - 108.00Sunday Morning Eleventh Step - 1206 - 200.00Sunday Night Discussion - 212 - 40.00Sunrise Promises - 2166 - 200.00The Common Solution - 3007 - 50.00The Gathering Of The Goddesses - 2890 - 92.45The Hole in the Donut - 2737 294.62 294.62The Joy Of Living Group - 2638 - 150.00The Other Meeting - 857 138.00 449.00The Video Book Study Group - 2839 11.00 11.00

Thank you for your support to San Diego Intergroup Central Office in carrying the message to the

alcoholic that suffers.

Our aasandiego.org website now has an archival of Coordinator Newsletters starting with January 2011

to current and our Calendar of Events now includes a link to the event flyer.



10 CENTRAL OFFICE NOTES2014 Holidays – Central Office Bookstore closed

HOLIDAY DAY OF WEEK DATE Labor Day Monday September 1, 2014

Veteran’s Day Monday November 10, 2014 Thanksgiving Thursday November 27, 2014

Christmas Thursday December 25, 2014

Book and Pamphlet of the Month August’s Book: “Pass it on” on sale: $8.00 reg. $10.00

August’s Pamphlet: “Questions on Sponsorship” sale: 5¢ reg. 15¢ September’s Book: “As Bills Sees It” (soft cover) on sale: $5.60 reg. $7.60

September’s Pamphlet: “Understanding Anonymity” sale: 5¢ reg. 25¢

1. Our Business Committee m/s/c to apply a 10% discount on AA Groups’ and Individuals’ literature sales for August-September to reduce our overall YTD net revenue. Literature revenue is to offset expenses. Then will continue in October-December based on YTD net revenue.

2. Alcoholics Anonymous World Service will be increasing Book Prices beginning October 1st. Our Business Committee m/s/c to order enough quantity of Big Books and 12 x 12’s at current cost to extend the current prices through 2014. There will be an increase of $1 to $2 on most all AA books.

Back Issues archived on our aasandiego.org website.The San Diego AA Coordinator NewsletterPublished by San Diego AA Central Office.(Contents: Sobriety stories, poems, Council Minutes, monthly financials and group contributions)

2011 2012 2013 2014 January January January January

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December December December December

Group Contributions 9,189.00Individual Contributions 795.00SDIAA Contributions 0.00Literature & Interest 1,454.00

Total Revenue 11,438.00

Central Office Expenses -10,869.00Committee Expenses -825.00

Total Expenses -11,694.00July 2014 Net Revenue -256.002013 Net Revenue 1,418.112014 YTD Revenue 8,075.00

July 2014 Financial Summary

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Comite de Committee Publica Church Committee Oficina CentralInstitutiones Central Office Oficina Central 7111 La Jolla Blvd Location Varies Hispana

Oficina Central 6:00 PM Hispana La Jolla 6:45PM 3628 University AveHispana 3628 University Ave 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

3628 University Ave District 16 7:00 PM District 126:00 PM Shopping Ctr District 19 Church District 7

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1:00PM Mission Valley 6:30 PM Coord. Outreach6:30PM District 10: Church 7:00 PM

490 Farragut Circle CouncilEl Cajon 5:30 PM 7:30 PMDistrict 13: Club Area Agenda

9535 Kearny Villa Rd CommitteeMira Mesa 7:00PM Central Office 7:00 PM

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Location Varies Central Office Central Office Collate Party Serra Mesa1:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:45 PM Central Office 7:00 PM

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Technology OrientationCommittee Central OfficeResidents 7:00PM

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Union Hall District 5 Accessibilities Denny’s5150 Kearny Mesa Rd Church Committee 14455 Ocotillo DrOrientation: 12 PM 5050 Milton St Central Office El CentroBusiness Mtg: 1:15 Clairemont 7:00PM 7:00 PM 6:00PM

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District 11Program Church

Committee 8350 Lake Murray BlvdCentral Office San Carlos

6:30 PM 6:30PM

September 2014A.A. SERVICE EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO

Things to Do and Places to GoThird Weekenders Campout WHERE: Lake Jennings Park, Helix Water District WHEN: September 19 - 21 Wagon Masters: Contact Central Office 619.265.8762

36th Annual Ventura County AA Convention WHERE: 880 South Westlake Boulevard Westlake Village, CAWHEN: September 12 - 14 Contact: www.vcaac.org

63rd Annual Southern California AA Convention WHERE: 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA WHEN: September 26 - 28 Contact: aasocal.com

22nd Annual Birds of a Feather International ConventionWHERE: 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA WHEN: October 2 - 5 Contact: boaf.org

9th Annual Seniors in Sobriety International Conference WHERE: 2577 West Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ WHEN: October 2 - 5 Contact: seniorsinsobriety.org

40th Annual Woman to Woman Conference WHERE: 1710 West Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA WHEN: October 3 - 5 Contact: womantowomansandiego.com

Meditation Workshop – District 14 & Harmony Group WHERE: Church – Social Center 1475 Catalina Blvd San Diego, CA WHEN: October 4, 9 am – 12 noon Contact: Timmie B., [email protected]

Emotional Sobriety Workshop – District 10,11, 12 WHERE: Church-Parish Hall 6556 Park Ridge Blvd San Carlos, CA WHEN: October 11 Contact: aasandiego.org

27th Annual Inland Empire AA Convention WHERE: 285 East Hospitality Lane

San Bernardino, CA WHEN: October 17 - 19 Contact: www.ieaac.org

6th Annual SOCALYPAA WHERE: 28508 Westinghouse Place

Valencia, CA WHEN: October 30 - November 2 Contact: socalypaa.org

Hospitals & Institutions (H&I) Orientation WHERE: Central Office 7075-B Mission Gorge Road WHEN: 3rd Thursday of month @ 7pm Contact: Central Office 619.265.8762

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14WHAT WE CANNOT DO FOR

OURSELVES By Veronica W.

When I look back over my life and assess the pain I've caused other people, I believe that more times than not it was in some way connected to my alcoholism. My selfishness and self-centeredness along with fear and self-seeking behavior always seemed to land me in a position where I was harming others. When I got sober I realized that abstaining from alcohol was simply not going to be enough. Saying "I'm sorry" yet again would not suffice. I had no idea how to truly set things right or even if I could. I knew I didn't want to live the life that I was living or be so stuck in self-will run riot that I continued to hurt others. I didn't want to be useless to God. More than anything, I knew I never wanted to drink again. The Big Book tells me that none of these things have to happen again but it does require that I take action.

I've found that working the Steps rigorously and honestly has been difficult. It's taken me a little less than a year to write a thorough inventory and I procrastinated because I was afraid to look at those things on paper. I think I was even more fearful to share them with another human being. I didn't experience much relief upon completion of the Fifth Step. I'm only grateful to God for this program and for those who have come before me and have paved the way so that I can attempt to clear away the wreckage of my past too. Thanks to them I had a clear starting point and when I get stuck, I ask God for the courage to do the next indicated thing. I've learned that courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to walk through something or do the right thing in spite of fear.

Like any other good alcoholic, I love to project into the future and I'm always putting the cart before the horse. So when I completed the Fifth Step and took that pause in quiet stillness and reflection, Step Nine loomed heavy on the horizon. See, I'd forgotten that there are three Steps in between Five and Nine.

Nevertheless, I did a great deal of thinking about the power of making direct amends. Two things stood out to me the most.

The first thing that stood out to me, is that making direct amends wherever possible is the Ninth Step. Before I go to someone I've harmed and attempt to repair what I've damaged it's suggested that I admit I am powerless, believe that I can be restored to sanity by turning my will over to God, completely list all my wrongs and admit them, ask God to remove my defects of character, and make a list of everyone I've harmed and have the willingness to make amends to them all. I must have complete and utter reliance on Him first and when He feels I'm ready, He will grant me the gift of making amends. I don't think it will be an easy task but the Big Book reminds me that I did agree to go to any lengths for victory over alcohol.

The second thing that comes to mind are the promises. Two among many promises is that we will gain interest in those around us and self-seeking behavior will gradually disappear. Today, I want nothing more than to have enough courage and humility to do the right thing no matter what it costs me. I believe this to be the true power of Step Nine. When my truest ambition of being of utmost usefulness to God and to my fellows is an action. Like the fruit on a vine and in this case the vine is living a spiritual life. I'm not even half way through and I'm already amazed at the changes He has allowed in my attitude and my thinking. This was not the plan I had for my life. I didn't aspire to work a step, let alone twelve. I never fathomed writing an inventory or being part of a great paradox where I surrender my will to a Power greater than myself in order to be free. This has all been God's miraculous and flawless design. Alone, repairing what I've damaged is impossible. Through Him, ALL things are possible. For, "our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us. " (Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S., Alcoholics Anonymous, page 77)

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WE DO IT FOR THEM, YET WE TOO GET THE REWARD

By Justin P.

I am grateful to be sober today as a result of my rededication to a power greater than myself. My experience is only possible as a result of working through the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with help of God, and the selfless guidance of our fellowship. By the time I reached Step Nine, I was already witness to several miracles happening in my life as a result of this program. I had freedom from that selfishness, dishonesty, and irritable discontent and this new freedom was increasing day by day. Yet, when the idea of making amends was suggested, old fears of failure and embarrassment rolled in. I knew that the Ninth Step would be essential to my recovery but would also be one of the most, if not “the most” challenging Steps for me. I made my amends list. There were several people on my list, but the one person who stood out above the rest was my son. I knew that for over a decade I had caused him so much pain and at this point I honestly felt that our relationship had been damaged beyond repair. He had lost all respect for me not only as dad, but worse, as a human being. We had little to no communication with each other and more often than not, the little communication we had consisted of me roaring at him like a vicious bear and him shouting back in defense filled with panic. Our battles sometimes raged all night with no morning resolution, just the silence after that sometimes is worse than the battle itself.

As I processed my resentments in Step Four and Five I quickly realized my overwhelming part in the problems we were having. All of sudden it was clear to me just how insane I was behaving and that the problem never had anything to do with him. The problem stemmed from my own deep seated fears of not being respected, not being in control, and not being loved. When I was finally ready to have God remove these defects, I was also ready to make amends.

I meditated and prayed continually over it, I asked for guidance from God and the power to make things right. I spoke to my sponsor, my wife, and several of my friends in AA and I knew the time was coming even though it felt like the weeks were rushing by with no Ninth Step actions. The day finally came when I had such a spiritual awakening I struggle now to put it into words. I picked up Daniel from school and was on my way to drop him off at his grandmother’s house when I heard God telling me, “Now is the time!” “The time is now!” There was no one else with us on this trip, no interruptions- a very

rare fifteen minutes - just us. No matter how my mind and body hesitated, no matter how I tried to procrastinate, this was it. God had stepped in and before I knew it…I let go and said, “Daniel, I have something I need to tell you….”

And I let it all go. I told him that I would never be able to reverse the past and never be able to take anything back, but that I was determined to be a better person and change. To make a brighter future for the two of us and our family. I told him that I had been very sick for a very long time and apologized for all of the times I screamed at him or made him feel like he was not loved. I told him I knew that I had hurt him really bad and that I could remember making him cry so many times. I admitted I was wrong.

I told him what my ideal parent would look like, one who always showed their children love in every situation, someone who protected their children, one who can address complicated situations with understanding and patience. I told him that the most important thing to me was to see him grow up to be a respectful, honest, caring, and loving person. I let him know I see now that he already is achieving that, and that he certainly does not need me pushing him around, stomping on him constantly, and insisting he do it my way. I asked if he would like to share with me anything that he could remember that I had done to hurt him. He did not speak of anything specifically and I figured he wouldn’t but it didn’t matter. I had done my part. I told him again that my promise was to continue to work on being a better person, a better father, and then I finished by telling him that I loved him very much. My life has changed forever. My relationship with my son became relaxed and enjoyable again. We talk a lot now about his school, his day to day experiences. I feel present and useful as his father. My wife has witnessed a change too, and even our relationship has taken a huge positive turn as a result. It is easy to see that a large portion of our arguments started as a result of my behaviors towards him. Just last week I was pulled aside by my grandmother-in-law. She told me she was very pleased to see such a positive change between he and I, that there was a noticeable difference in the level of love and respect he had towards me and a great amount of patience and understanding developing within me. I told her I was making a lot of necessary changes and though the process might be slow, I knew in my heart that it was the right thing. A day at a time I was finding the strength I never had before to do what I had never done before. I owe this experience to God and to the twelve simple suggestions found in the book of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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