Intergrouper February 2018

(Reprinted from the “Safety Card for AA Groups”, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.”)

Our Common Welfare

Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die. Hence our common welfare comes first. But individual welfare follows close afterward.—Tradition One (Long Form) It is hoped that our common suffering as alcoholics and our common solution in A.A. will transcend most issues and curtail negative behaviors that could jeopardize the safety of anyone at-tending an A.A. meeting. Nevertheless, Alcoholics Anonymous is a microcosm of the larger society we exist in. As such, problems found in the outside world can also make their way into the rooms of A.A. For this reason, groups and members discuss the topic of safety — to raise awareness in the Fellowship and to seek through sponsorship, workshops and meetings, to create as safe an environment as possible to carry A.A.’s message of hope and recovery to the still-suffering alcoholic.

Suggested Statement on Safety

Our group endeavors to provide a safe meeting place for all attendees and encourages each person here to con-tribute to fostering a secure and welcoming environment in which our meetings can take place. As our Tradi-tions remind us, the formation and operation of an A.A. group resides with the group conscience. Therefore, we ask that group members and others refrain from any behavior which might compromise another person’s safety. Also, please take the precautions you feel are necessary to ensure your own personal safety, for example, walking to your car in a group after a meeting. If a situation should arise where someone feels their safety is in jeopardy, or the situation breaches the law, the individuals involved should take appropriate action. Calling the proper au-thorities does not go against any A.A. Traditions and is recommended when someone may have broken the law

District 9 Presents: Our Common Welfare: Safety in Our Fellowship

When: Saturday, February 17 - 12:00 pm to 2:30 pmWhere: Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 260 N. Woodland St., Winter Garden 34787

Speakers: Chet P., Past Southeast Regional Trustee Why GSO Put The Safety Service Piece Together

Vivian F., Past Area 14 Chairperson and Current Area 14 Archivist Interactive Discussion: What We Can and Should Do to Encourage the Safety and Respect of All Members Suzanne S. Safety at the Group Level

Tarre B. Shares Her Story Pizza & water will be provided.

Offi ce Hours Central Florida Intergroup Services, Inc. P (407) 260-5822 9-4 M-F 283 Live Oaks Boulevard, Building 6 F (407) 260-5604 10-2 Saturday Casselberry FL 32707 24 Hour Hotline Closed Sunday email: cfi @embarqmail.com 407-260-5408 web: http://www.cfl intergroup.org

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AA Way of LifePaul H - 3

Altamonte SpringsJoe B - 41Laurie - 3

Central OrlandoRay N - 1 Cameron G - 1Bryan N - 2Heather C - 2Sam R - 3Di - 3Scott B - 4Charlene S - 7Christine S - 12Glen D - 25Jim C - 25Rick S - 31George M - 36

Clean Air GroupTom C - 40Carrie R - 11Chrissie G - 4

College Park TriangleMary P - 36Andy - 26Stephen A - 16Dutch A -16Anne S - 15Ryan H - 11Mike C - 8Toni L - 7Jessica C - 7Bridget C - 6Jaime C - 3Steve Z - 1

CrossroadsRichard R - 28Richard H - 26Rick H - 16Shannon S - 11

Keith G - 9Elise W - 6Tony P - 6Vallie I - 3Tony M - 3Matt B - 2Carol H - 2Susan F - 1Jessica C - 1Steven M - 1

Decisions GroupBert B - 21Armando V - 12Graham D - 4Chad S - 1Chuck H - 1

Dr. PhillipsPat D - 30Maureen - T 8Janet S - 12Mark G - 10Judy K - 32Ami T - 1Lenny S - 1Stan M - 1Val U - 1

First Things FirstJeffrey R - 10Frank C - 4Michelle W - 3

Fortunate FewTom B - 53Tom C - 40Randale C - 33Chris C - 9

Founder’s MobMary V - 32Carrie R - 11Harley S - 3

GreenhouseEstelle B - 18Karl H - 9Diana P - 7Tanya H - 1Erin B - 1

High NoonKaren R -38Patty H - 19Paul C - 17Dawn B - 9Erik F - 10Patrick L - 8Paul B - 8Lee M - 5Deborah S - 4Billy H - 3Harley S - 3Owen W - 3Greg B - 1Jon H - 1

JaywalkersJason D - 25Dan F - 4Chad S - 2

Living SoberCreighton H - 11Karen C - 3Ronnie W - 3Grace R - 2Tony R - 2Dory K - 1

Made A BeginningErica - 8Ann - 1Christina - 1Paul - 1

Maitland BeginnersLarry - 41Debbie B - 35Dagoberto - 16Armando - 12

OviedoJack G – 43Glen T – 26Bert B – 21Jim H – 14Armando V – 12Amy B – 10John A – 9Mike F – 8Brandon H – 8Patrick M – 7Craig T – 7Jeff G – 6Chandler G – 6Kristie F. – 5Graham D – 4Harry C – 4Jennifer L – 4Alec E – 3David S – 3Frank S – 3Paul A - 2

Pine Hills GraceBurn - 27 Andrew S -24 Joe J- 12 Mark J - 9 Ronna R - 6 Justine C - 1 Brian J - 1 Tim T - 1

South SanfordBetty P - 35Chauncey W - 29Chris C - 8Paul B - 8

Michelle M - 7Dan S - 3Matt L - 1

The Herd InstinctRobert C - 5Jeff S - 3

The Home GroupBasia H - 57Mary G - 34Dorey W - 33

Winter ParkMike P - 35Judi B - 32Ray S - 28Mimi S - 26Scoot L - 23Dave R - 15John S- 14Chuck H - 14Armando - 12Johnnie S - 8Bryan C - 8Paula M - 6Janelle H - 7Sarah H - 7Pete K - 7Sylvia B - 7Robert R - 6Lynn L - 6Chaise G - 6Julie - 6Sharon W - 5Curt S - 5Mike P - 5Sara J - 5Lori C - 4Rob R - 3Grace M - 2Orlando C - 2Lee M - 1

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Meeting News

FCYPAA Host MeetingSunday, Feb. 25, Noon to 3 pm, Rebos Club

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About the Newsletter

The Intergrouper’s primary purpose is to connect alcoholics to local AA resources, specifically to give priority to office news and events, group information, commit-tees served by Intergroup, highlights of the Service Committee minutes and fi-nancial statements. The trustees and the editor have editorial authority over all newsletter content. Submissions for publi-cation in the Intergrouper are encouraged and appreciated. Submissions may be ed-ited for clarity and grammar. Reasonable efforts may be made to contact the author in the event substantial changes need to be made. Please email submissions by the 10th of the month before publication to cfi@embarqmail.com.

Addresses to send

7th Tradition

Contributions

to A.A. Entities:

District 9PO Box 560064Orlando, FL 32856District 10PO Box 547853Orlando, FL 32854District 11PO Box 141571Orlando, FL 32814District 18PO Box 162855Altamonte Springs, FL 32716NFAC (North Florida Area Conference)5703 Red Bug Lake Rd, #241Winter Springs, FL 32708The General Service OfficePO Box 459Grand Central StationNew York, NY 10163-0459

Central Florida Intergroup Services, Inc.283 Live Oaks BlvdCasselberry, FL 32707

DECEMBER 2017 CONTRIBUTIONS: A Good Group $715.84 Apopka Big Book $80.00 College Park Triangle $200.00 First Things First $186.00 Fortunate Few $180.00 Geneva Trailblazers $20.00 Greenhouse $90.00 Happy Hour $25.00 High Noon $425.31 Keystone $25.00 Lake Nona $50.00 Longwood Big Book $350.00 Made A Beginning $40.00 New Life - Chuluota $100.00 Our Mostly Agnostic Group of Drunks $124.00 Pass It On $69.94 Saturday Night Sobriety $20.00 The Hope Group $100.00 Three Legacies $100.00 Upper Room $150.00 Wake Up Call $100.00 Winter Park $500.00 Winter Park Men’s $240.00 TOTAL GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS: $3,891.09 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Anonymous/Anniversary $26.00 Anonymous/Anniversary $45.00 Anonymous/Anniversary $ 5.00 Anonymous/Anniversary $23.00 Anonymous /Anniversary $100.00 Anonymous/Anniversary $39.32 Anonymous $26.00 TOTAL INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS: $264.32 TOTAL MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS $4,155.41

Intergroup Abbreviated Profit & Loss StatementJan-Dec Actual

Jan-DecBudget

$ Over/Under

Gross Revenue 102,476 114,240 (11,764)Cost of Goods Sold 36,262 42,000 (5,708)Gross Profit 66,184 72,240 (6,056)Total Expense 77,624 87,723 (10,100)Net Ordinary Income (11,439) (15,483) 4,044Net Fundraising/Activities 13,742

13,800

(58)

Net Income 2,403 (1,683) 4,086

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BIG BOOK WORKSHOP 12 STEPS IN 12 WEEKS MONDAYS FROM 7-9PM

BEGINS FEBRUARY 5, 2018 Hosted by

You Are Not Alone Anymore and Ladies Night Out with message carriers

Bruce B. & “California” Rob M.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE PROGRAM OF RECOVERY AS

PRESENTED IN THE BIG BOOK OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP:

• Deeper Understanding of the AA Program • Common Misconceptions • Historical Perspective • Taking the 12 Steps • Sponsorship • And More!

SESSION 1 on 2/5

Introduction, History, Preface, Forwards

SESSION 2 on 2/12 Dr’s Opinion, Bill’s Story

(Step 1)

SESSION 3 on 2/19 There Is A Solution

(Step 2)

SESSION 4 on 2/26 More About Alcoholism

SESSION 5 on 3/5 We Agnostics

SESSION 6 on 3/12 How It Works (Step 3)

SESSION 7 on 3/19 How It Works (Step 4)

SESSION 8 on 3/26 Into Action (Steps 5, 6, 7)

SESSION 9 on 4/2 Into Action

(Steps 8 & 9)

SESSION 10 on 4/9 Into Action

(Steps 10 & 11)

SESSION 11 on 4/16 Working With Others

(Step 12)

SESSION 12 on 4/23 These Principles (Step 12)

BRING YOUR BIG BOOK, 12 & 12, AND PENS TO:

EAST SIDE CLUB 2017 N Goldenrod Rd,

Orlando, FL 32707

DISTRICT 10 PRESENTS:

A Relationship’s Workshop……. that’s correct Relationships!!!

♥ Romantic ………. Including Dating in AA & Marriage

♥ Family…………… Restoring or Living w/ broken Families

♥ Friendship………Fellowship of the Spirit

♥ Lending Money…………. In AA

♥ Sponsorship………………. What to do & not to do

♥ Safety……………………. Unwanted hugs & attention

♥ Business…………………Doing business with members in AA

Where: Greenhouse Group at Reeves Methodist Church 1100 N. Fern Creek Ave. Orlando Florida. 32803

When: Saturday, February 24, 2018

Time: Doors open 9:30 am Breakfast Refreshments Served

Workshop: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Free!!! Everyone is Welcome!!!

AA’s Twelve Steps are principles for personal recovery. The Twelve Traditions ensure the unity of the Fellowship. The Twelve Concepts for World Service provide a group of related principles to help ensure that various elements of A.A’s service structure remain responsive and responsible to those they serve. Step Two: “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Tradi-tion Two: “For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” Concept Two: “When, in 1955, the A.A. groups confirmed the permanent charter for their General Service Conference, they thereby delegated to the Confer-ence complete authority for the active maintenance of our world services and thereby made the Conference excepting for any change in the Twelve Traditions or in Article 12 of the Conference Charter the actual voice and the effective conscience for our whole Society.”

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THE “PONDEROSA” GROUP OF AA FOUNDED 2/6/1997

ANNUAL BIRTHDAY DINNER / SPEAKER MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st 2017

COLLEGE PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 118 E PAR St (CORNER OF PAR & FORMOSA)

MAIN ENTREE PROVIDED BY THE HOST GROUP PLEASE BRING SALADS, DESSERTS, BREADS,

CASSEROLE OR VEGETABLE DISHES

FELLOWSHIP BEGINS AT 6:30PM, DINNER AT 7:00PM, SPEAKER AT 8:00PM

ALANON SPEAKER “TBA”

AA SPEAKER “Le Roy L”

BRING THE WHOLE

FAMILY, HAVE AN EVENING OUT WITH

FRIENDS IN THE FELLOWSHIP

COME, SAMPLE THE FOODS YOUR FRIENDS

PREPARE, YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY

SURPRISED EAT, ENJOY, HAVE FUN

I AM A CHILD OF GODBattered and bruised by years of drinking, crazyand mixed up in behavior and thinking.

Shut off for years from the sunlight of theSpirit; feeling worthless, unloved and unfit.

Then I heard a voice that said “you are loved.”He raised me from the trash pile, my God.

I surrendered to Him and He held me close, mytears running free; “You are mine, and you are worthy.”

Sober through God’s grace and working the 12Steps each day, I can smile in the mirror today.

Shawn J. 11-13- 2017

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1* Ponderosa Birthday Dinner Meeting

2Groundhog Day

3 * Corrections Workshop Winter Park

4 * Super BowlEastside Club

5 * Big Book Workshop, East Side Club

6 7 8 9 10Deadline for IntergrouperSubmissions

11 12 13District 186:30 pmLongwood

14Service Committee, 6:30 pm CFI

15 16 17* Heart to Heart Winter Garden*Our Common Welfare Safety in Sobriety Winter Garden

18 19District 117:00 pm Orlando

20 21 22 23 24 * Annual Areas 14 & 15 Archives Workshop Winter Park* Relationship WorkshopOrlando

25Delegates Meeting 11:30 amOrlando*FYCPAA Host Meeting

26District 106:30 pmWinter Park

27District 96:30 pm Orlando

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I am responsible. When anyone, anwhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible!

Save the DateMarch 24 - 25Jaywalkers 7th Annual Campout

24 Hour Hotline (407) 260-5408

Dist. 9 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday at Crossroads Group, 5205 S. Orange Ave, Ste. 204, Orlando Dist.10 meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Monday at the Winter Park Group, 5407 Lake Howell Rd., Winter Park Dist.11 meets at 7:00 p.m. the 3rd Monday at East Side Club, 2017 N Golden Rd., Orlando Dist.18 meets at 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 2140 W. S.R. 434, Longwood Delegates meet at 11:30 a.m. the last Sunday at Central, 310 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando Service Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at Intergroup on the Wednesday 10 days before the Delegates’ meeting.

* An asterik indcates information is available on the event inside the Intergrouper.