Jan 2012
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District 14 Website Address: www.aa-district14.org/
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NOTE: If you know of a member of AA who has passes away in the future, please send an email (jshsellis@sbcglobal.net) to Gene (or even call him 228-9108) so he can send out an email to let everyone know. Thank you.
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District 14 met on 8 Jan 2012 at the O'Fallon Trailer Group in O'Fallon. There were 26 GSR’s and guests in attendance. The 12 Feb meeting will be hosted by the O'Fallon Trailer Group. The time for the meeting is 1 p.m. Hope to see you there.
New GSR's: Keith Paul is the new Alt GSR for the O'Fallon Trailer Group.
NOTES FROM THE MEETING:
There is a new closed women's meeting on Sunday at 6 p.m. It is at 401 Sherman (basement) in Belleville IL. Between Tommy Z's & Country Sampler. This will be entered in the W&W update.
Bridging the Gap (Jim S. - 618-615-9106): No report.
Corrections (Doug T. - 337-8451): Meetings are still going great. Always looking for more volunteers. The approval process timeline has gotten markedly shorter; about two weeks. Also, the inmates really appreciate the literature.
CPC (Paula E. - 910-0047, Terry S. - 979-1114 & Tracy H. - 618-974-9054): No report.
CSO (Chris M. - 618-975-4510): Chris was not present for the meeting. An discussion (whether it was about CSO is still unsure) did take place & the results of the follow-up actions taken to check on the Answering Service & the 1-800 number interplay with CSO & Dist 18 will be reported next month.
Grapevine (Chuck G. - 618-520-6239): Not present.
PI/Literature: Ed N. (618-444-7363): Ed has been reviewing the workbook & there is a lot to it. Ed called the Area PI/Lit Chairperson & was provided some guidance. Ed will also check on the places that Dist 14 has maintained literature racks in the past & see if this is still required.
Treatment Facilities Brandon C. (618-580-6392): Brandon emailed/called 14 district treatment chairs for meetings at treatment facilities in their districts. He also went to Gateway & talked to the director. Offered support in the way of literature. Called & left a message with SMARTS. Also, he called St Elizabeth's & offered help. The point of contact was most appreciative for a somebody to be able to contact. Brandon did leave a supply of Where & Whens. Called a local juvenile detention facility & offered assistance in the way of speakers. They must be over the age of 21 to be able to address the juveniles. A busy month for Brandon & a smashing success.
Website (Rich M. – 420-8242): The district 14 website is down once again. Rich is working on a fix. It should be up and running in a few days.
Workshop (Rich M. – 618-381-3572): The workshop on Traditions 4-6 was held on 28 Dec at the Alkathon & it was a success. The two panelists were a unique contrast in personalities & styles. They complemented each other but yet were offsets. A true success!!!
Alkathon 2011: It was probably the best attended Alkathon in recent memory. The relatively mild weather may have had something to do with the turnout. The cleanup went spectacularly well. East St Louis is given special thanks for their performance on the final day. A final wrapup will be given at February's GSR Meeting.
Corned Beef & Cabbage 2012: The date has been set for 17 Mar 2012. This is a Saturday in case you are wondering. Paula E. is the chairperson for the event. DJ is already set & will be Bill B. Flyers were passed out at the Jan GSR Meeting. More next month......
Where & When Revision for 2012: The draft was passed around the GSR Meeting for trusted servants to check. This will be done again at the Feb GSR Meeting & then it will go to the printers. More later....
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2012 Conference & Alcathon, “A Big Book Study”. The dates are 27-29 Jan 2012 in Springfield IL at the Northfield Inn & Suites Conference Center on 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield IL. Registration begins at 3 pm & the study begins at 7 p.m. For more info, call Randy L. & Dee L. at 217-638-0158 or Liz B. at 217-698-6474.
God's Corner is have a St Valentine's Day Dance on 11 Feb 2012 at the CK&L of I in Swansea IL. Potluck dinner at 6 pm (please bring a covered dish) & a speaker meeting at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Alberta W. (Al-Anon) from Coulterville IL & Jim S. (AA) from Belleville IL. Dance begins at 9 p.m. Donations for the dance of $4.00 willl be accepted.
The 31st Annual Five Corners Convention will be held on the 17th & 18th of Feb 2012 at the Miner Convention Center in Miner MO. The nearby hotels are: Drury Inn (573-472-2299), Pear Tree Inn (573-471-4100) & Thrifty Inn (573-471-8660). Registration begins on 3 pm Friday, 17 Feb 2011 & the first speaker is at 7 pm of that same day. For more info, please contact the chairman of this event at: wcv1@swbell.net
The East Central Regional Conference will be held 29 June to 1 July 2012 in Grand Rapids Michigan. The site is the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel on 187 NW Monroe in Grand Rapids MI. Call 616-774-2000 for registration. The cost is $89.00 per night. Registration is $15.00. For more info, call Rick P. 616-291-5060 or Mel L. at 269-209-6108.
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 Group: Bob C. - 26 yrs, Hank H. - 24 yrs, Kay T. - 21 yrs, Dennis M. - 20 yrs, Mike F., Kevin F., Aruella L., Mike B. - 18 yrs, Earnie C., Hillary K-P. - 15 yrs, Yvonne M. - 14 yrs, Jovanna K., Katie M-G. - 13 yrs, Rocky F., Bob D. - 11 yrs, Corianne B., Dale B. - 10 yrs, Bonnie L.., Vickie V. - 9 yrs, Aimie D. - 5 yrs, Angel – 4 yrs, Dean M. - 3 yrs, Jimmie T., Sandra B. - 1 yr.
Archway To Freedom Group: Jeff S. - 4 yrs.
Carlyle Lake Group of Dist 7: Lester H. - 1 yr.
Collinsville Honesty Group of Dist 18: Cathy M. - 11 yrs.
Dr. Bobs Group (East & West): Mike M. - 21 yrs, Thamous W. - 8 yrs, Bill H. - 4 yrs, Donna G., Dick G., Dave S. - 3 yrs, Kevin S. - 2 yrs.
East St Louis 12x12 Group: Josh Y. - 23 yrs, Charlotte R. - 21 yrs, Wanda T., JR W. - 20 yrs, Dominic D. - 19 yrs, William R., Barbara L. - 18 yrs, Hertestine M. - 14 yrs, Lawanda H. - 2 yrs.
Gatehouse Group: Bill D. - 21 yrs.
Gods Corner: Dennis W. - 10 yrs.
Kings House Group: Mike G. - 8 yrs, John C. - 3 yrs.
O’Fallon Trailer Group: Frank C. - 41 yrs, Val O. - 26 yrs, Starlen J. - 21 yrs, Barb B., Casey L. - 17 yrs, Dallas H., Laura T. - 16 yrs, Katie M-G. - 13 yrs, Sherry K., Greg W., Adam W. - 11 yrs, Ched H., Tom S., Scott D. - 10 yrs, Shay B., Kevin H., Phil D. - 9 yrs, David S. - 8 yrs, Evelyn M. - 7 yrs, JD R. - 5 yrs, Mitch P. - 1 yr.
Rule 62 Group of Breese: Ron F. - 14 yrs.
Shiloh Coffee Pot Group: Hugh W. - 39 yrs, Rick D. - 32 yrs.
Sparta 212 Group: Mary R. - 27 yrs, Nacey W. - 20 yrs, Harold F. - 18 yrs, Ren A. - 13 yrs.
St Henry's Book Club Group: Mike P. - 23 yrs, Todd S. - 17 yrs, Wade R. - 10 yrs, Pam W. - 5 yrs.
St Jacob Group of Dist 18: Larry K. - 17 yrs.
Trenton Group: David W. - 5 yrs.
Wades Square Group: Stu L. - 22 yrs, John F. - 10 yrs.
Waterloo Group: Ralph S. - 41 yrs.
Rule 62 Corner:
Rule 617: It is easier to stay caught up than to play catch up. Courtesy of Lee W. Highland IL
Editor: Gene E. – 228-9108