DISTRICT 14 - BOOZE NEWS

 

January 2006

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District 14 met on 8 January in Belleville with the 623 Group hosting.  There were 19 GSR’s and guests in attendance.  The February meeting will be held at the 623 Group.  The time for all GSR Meetings remains the same at 1 pm.  See you there…..

 

NOTES FROM THE MEETING:

 

The Breese meeting has ceased to meet as of this printing…..

 

The Coffee Pot Group in Shiloh will be having its “Night of the Stars” on 22 Jan 2006.  Come and help celebrate 125 years of sobriety. 

 

Keith Reeves (xxx.xxxx) is the new GSR for the 623 Group.

 

Mark Bobzien (632-0841) and Phil Wood (624-0272) are the new GSR and Alt GSR’s for the O’Fallon Trailer Group respectively.

 

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

 

The Fairview Heights meeting will be closed on 16 Jan 2006 as the Caseyville Township Hall will be closed that day.

 

Answering Svc (Ethereal T. – 233-7104):  District 14 has joined District 18 in the usage of a 1-800 number for the Answering Service.  The cost will be split between the two districts.  The number will be:  1-800-307-6600.  The old Answering Service number 239-0408 will no longer work.  The two week adjustment period is over.  District 18 has had an outstanding response since switching their service about three months ago. 

 

Grapevine (Gene E. – 277-9730):  9 subscriptions to the Grapevine were given out at the 2005 Alkathon.  Absolutely fantastic!!!!

 

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. is going to check on food prices.  Johnnie S. will be cooking.  District 14 Alanon’s will be asked to assist also.  More in February…..

 

The usage of the Cathedral Grade School facilities is going to change.  A preschool facility has relocated to the auditorium and this room has become a “do not disturb” under any circumstances room.  NO USE BY ANYONE!!!  It was decided at the GSR Meeting that the cafeteria will be cleared to allow a dance to be held immediately following dinner. 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

The St Jacob Group will celebrate its 13th Anniversary on 18 Jan 2006 with a potluck and speaker meeting.  Eating will commence at 7 pm and the speaker will begin at 8 pm.  As always, you are invited to bring a covered dish.

 

The 49th Annual Coon Supper Convention will be held 27-29 Jan 2006 at the Holiday Inn in Blytheville Arkansas.  Registration is $15 and the banquet is $15.  For reservations, call 1-870-763-5800.  For more info, call David W. (870) 763-0939 or Cathy M. (870) 740-2755 or Mike B. (870) 838-0303.

 

 The Delegate/Past Delegate Conference will be held 10-12 Feb 2006 in Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin.  More later…..

 

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.

 

 

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:  Bob C. – 20 yrs, Hank H. – 18 yrs, Kay T. – 15 yrs, Paul G., Dennis M. – 14 yrs, Arnella L., Mike B., Becky F., Mike F. – 12 yrs, Kevin F. – 10 yrs, Earnie C., Hillary K-P. – 9 yrs, Yvonne M. – 8 yrs, Jovanna K. – 7 yrs, Bob D., Rocky F., Steve C. – 5 yrs, Dennis W., Dale B., Tommy, Corianne B. – 4 yrs, Vickie V., Bonnie L. – 3 yrs

623 Men’s Group:  Herb B. – 19 yrs, Bill D. – 15 yrs.

Collinsville Honesty Group:  Cathy McC. – 5 yrs.

Dr. Bobs Group:  Elsie W. – 30 yrs, JoAnne E. – 18 yrs.

East St Louis 12x12 Group: Gregory M., Ren T. – 16 yrs, Charlotte R. – 15 yrs, Junior W., Wanda T. – 14 yrs, Coach M., William W. – 12 yrs, Barbara L. – 11 yrs, Ivory T. – 9 yrs, Eva J. – 8 yrs, Teresa R. – 6 yrs, Cynthia M., Ethereal T. – 4 yrs.

Fairview Heights Group:  Saron O. – 23 yrs.

Jim B. Okawville Group:  Vicki C. – 5 yrs.

O’Fallon Trailer Group:  Frank C. – 35 yrs, Val O. – 20 yrs, Starlen J. – 15 yrs, Casey L. – 11 yrs, Dallas H., Kate M. – 10 yrs, Ron F. – 8 yrs, Adam W., Sherry K., Greg W. – 5 yrs, Ched H., Scott D. – 4 yrs, Philip D., Shay B., Kevin H. – 3 yrs, David S. – 2 yrs.

Recovery-in-Brooklyn Group:  Dominic D. – 13 yrs.

Shiloh Coffee Pot Group:  Bill C. – 39 yrs, Hugh W. – 33 yrs, Rick D. – 26 yrs, Gale N. – 15 yrs, Tom S. – 15 yrs, Larry K. – 11 yrs, Pat – 30 days.

Sparta 212 Group:  Mary R. – 21 yrs, Nacey W. – 15 yrs, Harold F. – 12 yrs, Ren A. – 7 yrs.

St Henry’s Book Club Group:  Mike P. – 17 yrs, Todd S. – 11 yrs, Wade R. – 4 yrs.

Wades Square Group:  Stu L. – 16 yrs, Kate M. – 7 yrs, John F. – 4 yrs.

Waterloo Group:  Ralph S. – 35 yrs, Herman G. – 25 yrs.

 

 

 

Rule 62 Corner:

 

Rule 62, Part 316:  Guru:  Not in the Big Book.  Courtesy of Pete T.  Belleville IL

 

Rule 62, Part 317:  It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

 

Rule 62, Part 318:  Love your neighbor, but choose your neighborhood wisely.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

 

Rule 62, Part 319:  I’m not the man I’d like to be, but thank God I’m not the man I used to be.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

 

Rule 62, Part 320:  If you don't want to know the answer, don't ask the question.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

 

Rule 62, Part 321:  Success means getting your 'but" out of the way.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

 

Rule 62, Part 322:  If you want to change who you are, change what you do.  Courtesy of Don M. Olive Branch IL

 

Editor:  Gene E. –  277-9730