DISTRICT 14 - BOOZE NEWS

February 2006

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District 14 met on 12 February in Belleville with the 623 Group hosting. There were 21 GSR’s and guests in attendance. The 12 March and 9 April meetings will be hosted by the O’Fallon Trailer Group in O’Fallon. The time for all GSR Meetings remains the same at 1 pm. See you there…..

NOTES FROM THE MEETING:

Bill G. resigned as the GSR of the Here and Now Across the River Group.

Robert B. has apparently resigned as the GSR of the Cahokia Serenity Group.

There is a new meeting in New Baden at the Zion United Church of Christ. This is located at the corner of Railway and Ash street. Street address is: 11 North Railway St, New Baden IL.

It will be held on Friday, 8 pm, No Smoking. The first meeting will be held on 17 Feb 2006.

There is a new meeting in Trenton. Details to be revealed later….maybe next month….

The Addieville Friday Nite Schoolhouse Group is back and attendance is very good. Call Bill H. for more info on the group at:: 340-1966.

Answering Svc (Ethereal T. – 233-7104): People are receiving calls to include the editor of the Booze News.

St Clair County Jail (Sue S. – 398-3648): Really need more women to volunteer to carry the message behind the walls. This is very rewarding for the AA member; you get to see some of the YETS in progress BUT you show the women incarcerated that there is a way out. Call Sue if you can help. You won’t regret it.

Corrections (Doug T. – 337-8451): Going very well. More people are going through the certification process and they no longer have to go to Centralia for urinalysis; it can now be done at the prison. In this area of service work, there are never “too many” volunteers. Call Doug if you feel you can do this vital area of service work.

The Cathedral Grade School has been reserved for the 2006 Corned Beef & Cabbage. The date is scheduled for 18 March 2006. Tracy H. (588-3280) is the chairperson with Richard B. as the lead assistant. Sherri L. has gotten a source for the food and will be placing the order soon. Tracy H. has secured a number of people to help with the event, but more are always appreciated. Call Tracy (588-3280) if you can help. Johnnie S. will be cooking. The committee has been given the authority to decide on a DJ or a Band. District 14 Alanon’s will be asked to assist also. The eating will commence at 6 pm; the speaker will begin promptly at 7:30 pm and the dance will be from 9 to 11:30 pm. Possibly more in March….

Bridging the Gap (Sherri L. – 398-0349): Sherri contacted the treatment center in Missouri that she attended. A lot of Illinois residents go there and they are thrilled to have a contact in Illinois; especially in District 14.

Treatment (Udell G. – 332-2414): Always need help on Sundays; the rest of the week is fine at Gateway. Tracy H. consented to being the first speaker on Friday, 17 Feb 2006 PLUS she promised to bring a bunch of company. This occasion ought to be the highlight of the winter speaking circuit.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The 26^th Five Corners Convention will be held 24^th and 25^th of February 2006 in Sikeston Missouri at the Raudmont Inn. Call 573-471-4700 for reservations. There is no fee for registration. The banquet costs $15.50. For info, write: Chairperson

P.O. Box 158

Sikeston MO 63801

The Southern Illinois Area 21 Assembly for March 2006 will be held 5 March 2006 in Quincy Illinois at the Quincy Senior Center at 639 York St. Registration begins at 7:30 am, the assembly begins at 9 am. Registration is $3 and the lunch buffet will be $10. There will be a Friday Nite Meeting at the Quincy Serenity Club on 611 Hampshire St at 7 pm. Rooms are available at the Hampton Inn. For reservations, call 1-800-HAMPTON. Mention SIA 21 Area Assembly for the special rate of $74. More later…..

The 2006 SIA 21 Spring Conference will be held 10-12 March 2006 at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham Illinois and will be hosted by Dist 13. For more info, Call Rich G. (217) 342-6851 or Gwen N. (217) 342-6507 or Duke C. (217) 276-6593.

The Great River Roundup 2006 will be held 3-5 March 2006 at the Pere Marquette Lodge and Convention Center in Grafton Illinois. To make reservations, call (618) 786-2331. The cost of registration is $17 and if you want the banquet & reservation it will be only $36. For more info, call Bruce (618) 254-5273 or Brad (314) 495-5447 or Dave (618) 377-5807.

The 9^th Annual Little Egypt Roundup will be held 5-7 May 2006 at the Ramada Limited in Carbondale IL. Call 618-351-6611 for reservations. Registration is $12. For more info,

Call Denny M. at 618-643-2200 or Don M. at 618-776-5176.

BIRTHDAYS: (Birthdays will only be entered if they occur before or on the date of the GSR Meeting; otherwise, they will be entered in the next Booze News)

623 Group: Phil C. – 24 yrs, Johnnie S. – 22 yrs, Cheryl, Dennis H. – 15 yrs, Mike F., Becky F. – 12 yrs, Kevin F. – 10 yrs, Tony M. – 9 yrs, Bob N., Terri L. – 9 yrs, Kath, Rocky, Steve C., Dale B., Ryan G. – 5 yrs, Lisa P. – 4 yrs, Rick H., James P. – 3 yrs, Randy M., Debby H., Gary G. – 2 yrs, Kim F., Dave M. – 6 mos, Steve L., Jim Z. – 30 days.

623 Men’s Group: George K. – 19 yrs, William M. – 2 yrs.

Cahokia Serenity Group: Jeff B. – 6 mos.

Collinsville Honesty Group: Don F. – 15 yrs.

Dr. Bobs Group: Shirley S. – 27 yrs, Caroline S., Roy B. – 19 yrs.

East St Louis 12x12 Group: Malcom P., Reggie J., Anne R. – 14 yrs, Romious K. – 3 yrs, Mary W. – 18 mos.

King’s House Group: Ken K. – 19 yrs.

O’Fallon Trailer Group: Armand W. – 31 yrs, John S., Rob H. – 20 yrs, Anthony K. – 18 yrs, Margie S. – 17 yrs, Vern G., Michael B. – 16 yrs, Cindy C. – 15 yrs, Ann C., Todd T., Mark K., Bill W. – 11 yrs, Ken B. – 10 yrs, Larry K., Matt J., Doug H., Tim F. – 8 yrs, Jeff S. – 7 yrs, Kevin McC. – 6 yrs, Jim O., Amy G., Jeff O. – 5 yrs, Nick D., Tony McG., Jim C., Kim G., Gary Q., Julie J. – 4 yrs, Liam T., Jeremy G. – 3 yrs, Phil W. – 2 yrs.

Recovery-in-Brooklyn Group: Dorothy W. – 6 yrs, Randall B., Lucius B. – 2 yrs.

Red Bud Group: Alice T. – 19 yrs.

Sparta 212 Group: Phyllis F. – 19 yrs, Charlie W. – 17 yrs, Carmon L. – 10 yrs, Ron R. – 8 yrs.

St Henry’s Book Club Group: Joe B. – 22 yrs, Jeff H. – 11 yrs.

Waterloo Group: Bill B. – 16 yrs, Brad B. – 4 yrs.

Rule 62 Corner:

Rule 62, Part 323: The more you cry, the less you have to pee. Courtesy of Tom S. Belleville IL

Rule 62, Part 324: I've learned that the best thing about growing older is that now I don't have to impress anyone. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 325: Be careful not to confuse excellence with perfection.  Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business. Courtesy of Jan R.  Belleville, IL

Rule 62, Part 326: I’ve learned that making a living is not the same as making a life. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 327: Communicate: The ability to listen. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 328: What a big difference there is between giving advice and lending a hand. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 329: No God, no peace. Know God, know peace. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 330: I've learned that any activity becomes creative when you try to it better than you did it before.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 331: I've learned that position can be bought, but respect must be earned. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 332: Don't look down on another person unless you are leaning over to help them up. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 333: Gossip, foul language, and resentment are sure signs of immaturity. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 334: You can't go back and have a brand new start, but anybody can start now and have a brand new end. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 335: Warning: Carrying a grudge can be hazardous to your health. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Rule 62, Part 336: I've learned that when bad times come, you can let them make you bitter or use them to make you better. Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

Editor: Gene E. – 277-9730