DISTRICT 14 - BOOZE NEWS

            December 2009

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District 14 Website Address:  www.aa-district14.org/

 

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District 14 met on 13 Dec 2009 at the 623 Group in Belleville .  There were 24 GSR’s and guests in attendance.  The 10 Jan 2010 GSR meeting will be hosted by the 623 Group in Belleville & the 7 Feb 2010 GSR meeting will be hosted by the 623 Men’s Group in Belleville .  The time for all GSR Meetings remains the same at 1 pm.  See you there…..

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NOTES FROM THE MEETING:

 

Chris M. is the new ALT GSR for the 623 Men’s Group.  Welcome to service work!

 

Joe S. is a GSR for Dr Bob’s East & West.  Two people are filling the GSR position so there will always be one at the GSR meetings.

 

Grapevine (Gene E. 228-9108):  Up to 3 subscriptions to the Grapevine can be given away each night at the Alkathon with the District paying for each subscription. 

 

PI/Literature (Tom D. - 282-1973):  Not present.

 

Treatment Facilities (Donella C. – 234-2283):  Everything is doing very well except for the Monday night meeting at Gateway.  A group is needed to sponsor this night and chair the meetings. 

 

Website (Rich M. – 398-2334):  Everything is doing great.

 

Where & When (Gene E. – 228-9108):  The revision process has begun with 30+ changes made to the master listing.  Expect publication in February or March 2010.  Please call me with any changes you have ASAP or it may be too late……

 

Alkathon 2009:  It will be held at the Cathedral Grade School Cafeteria, 200 South 2nd St , Belleville.  Connie S. is the Chairperson. 

 

Groups are sponsoring the following days:

Thursday, 24 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by the Courage to Change Group

Friday, 25 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by District 14 Volunteers

Saturday, 26 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by 623 Group & St Henry Groups

Sunday, 27 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by Wades Square , Kings House & Dr Bobs Groups

Monday, 28 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by Al-Anon Groups

Tuesday, 29 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by Sparta and New Athens Groups

Wednesday, 30 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by Cahokia & Waterloo Groups

Thursday, 31 Dec 2009:  Sponsored by the O’Fallon Trailer Group

Friday, 1 Jan 2010:  Sponsored by the East St Louis Groups

 

There will be a New Years Eve Dance which is sponsored by District 14.  Adults $4.00.  The main speaker will begin at 7 pm each evening except for the last night.  On the 29th of Dec 09, after the speaker has finished, there will be a Uchre Tournement with a Grapevine subscription to the winner. 

 

There will be NO Smoking Tent available this year.

 

St Clair County Jail: (Sue M. – 398-3648):  Sue would like to restart the meetings going into the County Jail for the women.  However, she does need help to carry the message.  If you would like to give this a shot, give her a call.  It is very worthwhile work. 

 

Sparta 212 Club will be open during the time of the Alkathon with extended hours.  They will open each day at 10 am and close at 10 pm.  They will have three meetings per day.  A great facility and outstanding meetings.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

The 2010 Conference & Alcathon (A Big Book Study) will be held at the Route 66 Hotel in Springfield IL on 22-24 Jan 2010.  The hotel address is:  625 East St Joseph St in Springfield IL and the phone number is: 217-529-6626 for reservations.  For more info, contact Randy & Dee L. at 217-522-3551 or Liz B. at 217-670-2264.

 

God’s Corner will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance on 13 Feb 2010, Saturday, at the CK & L of I Country Club from 6 to 10 pm (Back Room).  Dinner & Dance are free.  Donations are gladly accepted.

 

The 29th Annual Five Corners Convention will be held 19-20 Feb 2010 in Sikeston MO at the Sikeston Armory which is located at 300 South Main St in Sikeston .  Lodging can be found at the Days Inn at 1330 South Main St in Sikeston .  Call 573-471-3930 for reservations. 

 

The 4th Annual District 10 Winter Event will be held 20 Feb 2010 in the Carpenters Local 65 Union Hall in Bloomington IL which is located at:  2002 Fox Creek Road in Bloomington .  Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish.  This event costs $5 in advance or $7 at the door.  For more info, contact Linda F. at 309-242-2964. 

 

District 15 is hosting the 7 Mar 2010 Area Assembly in Jacksonville IL.  It will be held at the Community Bldg in the Community Park , 1309 South Main St in Jacksonville IL .  Registration begins at 8 am & is $6.  The meal is Turkey with all the trimmings and is $9.  You can get a room at the Econo Lodge Inn at 1914 South Brooke Rd in Jacksonville IL .  Call 217-245-9575 for reservations.  There will be a potluck dinner & speaker meeting the night before the assembly at 314 East State St at the Club H.O.W.’s.  This will commence at 6:15 pm.  For more info, call John L. at 217-291-0329, Susan S. at 217-245-0189, Kathy W. at 217-370-7217 or Ken W. at 217-248-8515.

 

The Southern Illinois Area 21 Spring Conference will be held 12-14 Mar 2010 in Springfield IL.  It will be hosted by District 19.  It will be held at the Springfield Hilton at 700 East Adams .  Call for reservations at 217-789-1530.  The cost of the conference is $21 and/or the conference and banquet is $42.  For more info, call Liz B. at 217-670-2264.

 

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 edition of the Booze News)

 

623 Men’s Group:  Jim H. – 23 yrs.

 

623 Group: Kent W. – 17 yrs, Jeff M. – 9 yrs, Michelle – 7 yrs.

 

Cahokia Serenity Group:  John A. – 8 yrs.

 

Dr Bobs Group:  Mary Kay R. – 18 yrs, Mary Francis D. – 12 yrs, Ellen C. – 10 yrs.

 

East St Louis 12x12 Group:  Charlie T. – 29 yrs, Charles B. – 17 yrs, Louise S. – 10 yrs, Derrick S. – 7 yrs, Yvonne W. – 3 yrs, Lamanuel H. – 6 mos.

 

God’s Corner:  Don B. – 34 yrs.

 

Kings House Group:  Julie P. – 18 yrs.

 

Mascoutah Group:  Gary R. – 7 yrs.

 

O’Fallon Trailer Group:  Chuck S. – 34 yrs, Linda R. – 25 yrs, Leisa B. – 23 yrs, Bob K. – 21 yrs, Chuck G. – 20 yrs, Jason B., Mark W. – 16 yrs, Robert J., Cindy W., Sally C., Cheryl B. – 14 yrs, Allen Y., Isaih N., Bill R., Phyllis W., Dennis M., RZ R. – 13 yrs, Larry S., Joe K., Greg H. – 11 yrs, Liz V. – 10 yrs, Jenny M., George H. – 9 yrs, Nyki L. – 8 yrs, Barbara D. – 7 yrs, Candy M., Mike M. – 6 yrs, Paul P. – 2 yrs.

 

Page 516 Group:  Bruce O. – 19 yrs, Shelley S. – 1 yr.

 

Red Bud Group:  Steve R. – 2 yrs.

 

Shiloh Coffee Pot Group:  Tom S. – 18 yrs.

 

Sparta 212 Group:  Roscoe H., Rich H. – 25 yrs, Bill M. – 21 yrs, Leisa A. – 12 yrs, Larry L. – 10 yrs, Regetta D. – 8 yrs, MJ S. – 7 yrs.

 

St Henrys Book Club Group:  Eddie C. – 6 yrs.

 

Waterloo Group:  Bob B. – 34 yrs, Peggie R. – 18 yrs, Irene S. – 15 yrs, Lester J. – 11 yrs, Chuck D. – 6 yrs.

 

Rule 62 Corner:

 

Rule 62, Part 565:  I will be content to let God be God and accept my life with all its need for improvements.  Courtesy of Touchstones Daily Meditations for Men, reading of 11 March.

 

Editor:  Gene E.  –   228-9108