Twin Cities A.F.G. will be meeting on Dec. 24th, 1:00PM to 2:00PM
KROC Center
586 Wigeon Way, Suisun City, CA 94585, Classroom A
Announcement FLIER ---> 2018Dec24thMtg
Orangevale Meeting Notice
The
Tuesday 10am Lighten Your Load Meeting in Orangevale will not be held
on Christmas day or on New Years Day. There will however be an
additional meeting available in Orangevale on Monday 12/31 at 10am. The
meeting location is at First Baptist Church of Orangevale
8998 Central Ave
Orangevale, CA
December Share & Care
Here's the December newsletter ---> 2018DecS&C
In this edition, all contributions are from Al-Anon members in Districts 6-10; I didn’t need to rely on The Forum reprints. And Patty wrote a nice thank you to those that stepped up for the members affected by the Camp Fire. Thank you, Patty. -- Andrea, Share & Care Editor
In this edition, all contributions are from Al-Anon members in Districts 6-10; I didn’t need to rely on The Forum reprints. And Patty wrote a nice thank you to those that stepped up for the members affected by the Camp Fire. Thank you, Patty. -- Andrea, Share & Care Editor
Thanksgiving Disaster Plan
Meeting Open on Thanksgiving—7:00-8:30 pm, 4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento
A member recently reminded us that we can have a Plan A and Plan B for Thanksgiving, plus a “Disaster Plan."
For example, Plan A might be that everyone shows up on time for Thanksgiving dinner and gets along and we have a great time.
Plan B might be that not everyone shows up on time nor does everyone get along with each other, but we (the Al-Anon members) still eat our pie and have a great time.
The Disaster Plan is that Thanksgiving dinner is a disaster so we go to the Courage to Change Parents Al-Anon Family Group's Thursday meeting, 7:00-8:30 pm, 4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento and eat pie and have a wonderful time with our fellow Al-Anon members.
We’re holding a seat for you…just in case you need to use the Disaster Plan.
Editor's note: Some meetings may be open on Thanksgiving -- don't assume that they are all closed. Even if a meeting is closed, a few people may show up and you can have an informal meeting at the nearby coffee shop.
A member recently reminded us that we can have a Plan A and Plan B for Thanksgiving, plus a “Disaster Plan."
For example, Plan A might be that everyone shows up on time for Thanksgiving dinner and gets along and we have a great time.
Plan B might be that not everyone shows up on time nor does everyone get along with each other, but we (the Al-Anon members) still eat our pie and have a great time.
The Disaster Plan is that Thanksgiving dinner is a disaster so we go to the Courage to Change Parents Al-Anon Family Group's Thursday meeting, 7:00-8:30 pm, 4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento and eat pie and have a wonderful time with our fellow Al-Anon members.
We’re holding a seat for you…just in case you need to use the Disaster Plan.
Editor's note: Some meetings may be open on Thanksgiving -- don't assume that they are all closed. Even if a meeting is closed, a few people may show up and you can have an informal meeting at the nearby coffee shop.
Help for Wildfire Victims
As most of you already know communities in and around Paradise have been devastated by wildfires. District 3, which includes Paradise has reached out to us for donations of Al-Anon literature and pamphlets. All of their meeting locations and as well as most of their homes have burned to the ground.
If you or your group have any copies of books or pamphlets that you can donate, please work with your group rep to consolidate your donations. The AIS Office will be the collection point from Nov 26th- Nov 28th. Later that week one of our members has volunteered to drive our donations to Chico for distribution to members affected by this horrific event. We will then continue to collect donations until Dec 15th at which point remaining donations will be driven or shipped to the affected areas.
In addition, Intergroup has decided to start helping immediately with an allocation of funds in the amount of $450 to be used for literature purchases to members in need. Any monetary donations will be made to purchase additional books, based on their needs.
The AIS Office is located at 5429 Palm Ave., Sac, CA 95841
10am- 3pm M-Th 916 334-2970
The office is closed Thanksgiving week and will start accepting donations on Nov 26th.
Please call ahead of time to verify a volunteer is here to accept donations.
If you or your group have any copies of books or pamphlets that you can donate, please work with your group rep to consolidate your donations. The AIS Office will be the collection point from Nov 26th- Nov 28th. Later that week one of our members has volunteered to drive our donations to Chico for distribution to members affected by this horrific event. We will then continue to collect donations until Dec 15th at which point remaining donations will be driven or shipped to the affected areas.
In addition, Intergroup has decided to start helping immediately with an allocation of funds in the amount of $450 to be used for literature purchases to members in need. Any monetary donations will be made to purchase additional books, based on their needs.
The AIS Office is located at 5429 Palm Ave., Sac, CA 95841
10am- 3pm M-Th 916 334-2970
The office is closed Thanksgiving week and will start accepting donations on Nov 26th.
Please call ahead of time to verify a volunteer is here to accept donations.
A.I.S. Office / Book Center Hours
AIS OFFICE and BOOK CENTER
Happy Thanksgiving
Closed 11/19-11/26
Will reopen for business Monday, 11/26/18
Happy Thanksgiving
Closed 11/19-11/26
Will reopen for business Monday, 11/26/18
No Meeting on Thanksgiving Day
Thursday Night Rocklin Reaching Out will NOT have a meeting on Thanksgiving.
A.I.S. Holiday Hours
The A.I.S. Book Center will be closed all of Thanksgiving week, Nov. 18 - 24, and reopen for business on Monday, Nov. 26th.
Book Center Closed Veterans Day
The A.I.S. Book Center will be closed on Monday Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served.
District 8 Speaker Meeting
Monday November 12, 6:30 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
2076 Sutterville Rd.
Sacramento, CA, 95822
Map ---> Google Maps
All Saints Episcopal Church
2076 Sutterville Rd.
Sacramento, CA, 95822
Map ---> Google Maps
Mini PA System
The A.I.S. Office has a portable "Mini-P.A. System" that can be used in Al-Anon group meetings to help "people in the back" hear the secretary and chairperson. This unit is donated to be given to any group that needs it. It works well for groups of up to 50 people indoors. It runs on a 9V battery so there is no power cord to trip over, no AC outlet needed. You just plug the speaker into the microphone and adjust the volume. Unplugging the speaker disconnects the battery.
If interested, contact the A.I.S. Office.
If interested, contact the A.I.S. Office.
Intergroup Report
Here's the latest report on activities of the Intergroup for Districts 6 - 10. Intergroup representatives from the AFG's in Districts 6 - 10 meet monthly to oversee the operation of our Book Center and to coordinate Al-Anon and Alateen 12th Step activities in the area served by these districts.
New Alateen Card-Sign
Available from our Book Center -- put it on a table in your meeting room. V-fold card has a current list of Alateen meetings on the inside. Ask your Group Rep. to get one for your meeting.
Save the Date
District 10 March FUNraiser
Mark your calendar; save the date!
March 9, 2019 -- Loomis
Details in FLIER ----> 2019MarD10Funraiser
Mark your calendar; save the date!
March 9, 2019 -- Loomis
Details in FLIER ----> 2019MarD10Funraiser
From the Website Coordinator
We need an ALTERNATE Website Coordinator! The position comes with FREE TRAINING. This site is very easy to work with, no high tech stuff, not much time involved. INQUIRE WITHIN ---> d610webcoord@gmail.com
S.E. Rosevile Anniversary Potluck
Save the date: Nov. 11
43rd Annual Anniversary Potlluck and speaker meeting for the Southeast Roseville AA and Al-Anon Sunday night group meetings
Get all the details in the flier ---> 2018NovSERsvlPotluck
43rd Annual Anniversary Potlluck and speaker meeting for the Southeast Roseville AA and Al-Anon Sunday night group meetings
Get all the details in the flier ---> 2018NovSERsvlPotluck
District 10 Speaker Meeting Oct. 21
How Traditions Work in Life
Hosted by the Monday Higher Power AFG
A book study meeting with free babysitting in Loomis Mondays 8:30 – 9:30 am
AL-ANON SPEAKERS
Janine P - Jeff B - Shelley H
WHAT Al-Anon District 10 Speaker Meeting
WHEN Sunday October 21, 2018 2-4 PM
WHERE Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
6365 Douglas, Blvd, Granite Bay, CA
View, download event flier ---> 2018OctD10spkrMtg
Hosted by the Monday Higher Power AFG
A book study meeting with free babysitting in Loomis Mondays 8:30 – 9:30 am
AL-ANON SPEAKERS
Janine P - Jeff B - Shelley H
WHAT Al-Anon District 10 Speaker Meeting
WHEN Sunday October 21, 2018 2-4 PM
WHERE Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
6365 Douglas, Blvd, Granite Bay, CA
View, download event flier ---> 2018OctD10spkrMtg
New ALATEEN Meeting !
Starts Monday, October 1, 2018
7:00-8:30 pm at
Unity of Auburn
1212 High St.
Auburn, CA 95603
DOWNLOAD THE FLIER
7:00-8:30 pm at
Unity of Auburn
1212 High St.
Auburn, CA 95603
DOWNLOAD THE FLIER
Want to Serve in a Mansion?
Volunteers needed for October Assembly in San Jose
details in flier ---> Volunteer for Oct Assembly
details in flier ---> Volunteer for Oct Assembly
Institutions!
Tons of kudos are due to our folks in districts 6 to 10 who support carrying the message to prisons. It was announced recently that Al-Anon in Northern California HAS MORE MEETINGS IN PRISONS THAN THE REST OF THE ENTIRE U.S.A. COMBINED. Wow.
Latest Meeting Schedule
Here's our printable meeting schedule for Districts 6-10, for August through October
Printable Meeting Schedule
Printable Meeting Schedule
District 9 Speaker Meeting
District 9 September 7, 2018 Speaker Meeting
At Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Rd. ,Cameron Park
at 7pm-8:45pm
Great Speakers, Refreshments & Fellowship!
Babysitting available!
Hope to see you there!!
At Light of the Hills Church, 3100 Rodeo Rd. ,Cameron Park
at 7pm-8:45pm
Great Speakers, Refreshments & Fellowship!
Babysitting available!
Hope to see you there!!
Meeting Cancelled Sept. 7
Roseville Friday Night 12 Stepping Stones Al-Anon Meeting
Due to our facility hosting the 29th Annual Polish Festival, will not meet Friday, September 7, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Due to our facility hosting the 29th Annual Polish Festival, will not meet Friday, September 7, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Latest WSO Literature Catalog
Here is the latest revision of W.S.O. Form S15, the catalog of Conference Approved Literature. All of this literature is available through our local Al-Anon Book Center (although some items may not be available for immediate delivery).
Here's the link to VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG.
Here's the link to VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG.
Fall Assembly
Preliminary Information:
October 12-14, 2018.
Hayes Mansion Conference Center in San Jose
registration will be $50, which includes lunch on Saturday.
The rooms will be $169 per night for king or double rooms and parking is free.
W.S.O. "at large" Positions Open
Service Opportunities with W.S.O.
Our World Service Organization has some committee member positions that are "at large", meaning that you don't have to travel, and can fulfill the responsibilities of the position from your home. There are currently some open "at large" positions. The document at this link provides all the details.
Our World Service Organization has some committee member positions that are "at large", meaning that you don't have to travel, and can fulfill the responsibilities of the position from your home. There are currently some open "at large" positions. The document at this link provides all the details.
Intergroup Meeting
Wednesday, August 8
District 6 -10 Monthly Intergroup Meeting meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Saint Marks Methodist Church, 2391 Saint Marks Way, Sacramento, on the second floor of the Education Building (elevator available).
Need directions? ------> Google Maps
District 6 -10 Monthly Intergroup Meeting meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Saint Marks Methodist Church, 2391 Saint Marks Way, Sacramento, on the second floor of the Education Building (elevator available).
Need directions? ------> Google Maps
New Literature Available
AIS Book Center is now in stock on the new literature items:
B33 Intimacy in an Alcoholic Relationship $11.00
P94 Hope & Understanding for Parents& Grandparents $.75
Also we will have a limited supply of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative ODAT. We are now taking preorders.
If you are interested please call the Book Center to reserve a copy for yourself. $15.00
916 334-2970
All prices listed above are before tax and literature fee.
Picnic in the Pines
District 9 Summer Day in Al-Anon -- “A Picnic in the Pines”
6361 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Speakers, Silent Auction / Raffle, Picnic
Potluck -- Please bring a picnic item to share!
$7.00 pre-registration by 7/18, $10.00 at the door. Hope to see you there!
6361 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Speakers, Silent Auction / Raffle, Picnic
Potluck -- Please bring a picnic item to share!
$7.00 pre-registration by 7/18, $10.00 at the door. Hope to see you there!
E-Mail Notifications
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Have Something for Share & Care?
The deadline for the August issue is July 26.
Share your experience strength and hope, or an event flier, or an announcement.
E-mail to: share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com
Share your experience strength and hope, or an event flier, or an announcement.
E-mail to: share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com
District 7 Speaker Meeting
D7 quarterly speaker meeting
Saturday, July 21st. 7:00 pmSt Mark’s Church, 2391 St Mark’s Way, Sacramento
The room is the downstairs basement meeting room under the main sanctuary. This meeting is an ice cream social and members are welcome to bring a snack to share. There will be two great speakers sharing their experience, strength and hope about Al-Anon working in their lives. Don’t forget to bring money for voluntary door donation and tickets for our fabulous donation drawing prizes.
Last Call !
This magazine is for outreach to the public. It is published once per year. Order 50 or 100 for your group and place them in the waiting rooms of doctors, lawyers, counselors, hospitals, wherever they can be visible to people who might need the helping hand of Al-Anon and Alateen.
Here's the link to place your order
Here's the link to place your order
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July Share & Care
Here's the latest issue of our Sacramento Area Al-Anon Newsletter; click the link.
2018JulShare&Care
2018JulShare&Care
Intergroup Meeting
Wednesday, July 11
District 6 -10 Monthly Intergroup Meeting meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Saint Marks Methodist Church, 2391 Saint Marks Way, Sacramento, on the second floor of the Education Building (elevator available).
Need directions? ------> Google Maps
District 6 -10 Monthly Intergroup Meeting meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Saint Marks Methodist Church, 2391 Saint Marks Way, Sacramento, on the second floor of the Education Building (elevator available).
Need directions? ------> Google Maps
Urgent Call for Share & Care Content
Have you something to contribute?
We have an urgent call for items for the July Share & Care newsletter. Please send your items to this email address [share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com] by Thursday, June 28. I'm looking for:
We have an urgent call for items for the July Share & Care newsletter. Please send your items to this email address [share.and.care.6.10@gmail.com] by Thursday, June 28. I'm looking for:
- Intergroup and District Rep Reports
- Speaker Meeting Flyers
- Al-Anon Member Writings about their Experience, Strength, and Hope
- Poems, sketches, photos and cartoons that express inspiration, joy, humor
- Information to share with Al-Anon members in Districts 6 through 10
Closing Prayers
Questions often come up about closing prayers at the end of group meetings. The question has been raised at the national level several times over the years. In 2009 it came up again and was discussed at length. The bottom line is that this is up to each individual group to choose what to do at the end of the meeting, and the "group conscience" must be the guide.
Rejected Donations
By tradition we are self-supporting; Al-Anon cannot accept your donation through United Way, Truist, Amazon-Smile, or any such charitable channel, unless you have personally informed the Al-Anon entity ahead of time of your name and the amount to be expected. Charitable organizations are unable to identify donors to recipients.
June 27 Folsom Meeting Cancelled
The Folsom Parents’ Serenity AFG (Wednesday evenings @ 7p) will NOT MEET on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
The Oak Hills Church facility is not available for our use that evening.
The Oak Hills Church facility is not available for our use that evening.
Business Meeting Suggestion
Darby T. is the chairperson of our Northern CA World Service Committee. At the recent Assembly, she offered this suggestion for how to run an Al-Anon business meeting. She comments:
"It was crafted by a committee from my Home Group, Thursday
AM Step Study, after a group inventory we conducted. The paragraph was
written to set the tone for our business meetings. While it is not
CAL, it came from the ESH of the committee members and their
understanding of CAL researched to find something like it. That said,
here it is:"
Notes from World Service Office
1) 2018 Membership Survey: More than 13,000 members participated in Al-Anon's twelfth study. The 2018 Survey has by far the largest number of participants since the survey began in 1984. The increase from 8,517 participants in 2015 is attributable to Area, District and Al-Anon Information Services (AISs) who informed members as well as WSO print and online publications and digital ...
Intergroup Report
Intergroup Chair Joe C. has provided the following report to be delivered to the Northern California Al-Anon ASSEMBLY which meets May 19 in Redwood City. The Assembly is held twice a year and is a "business meeting" for all Group Reps. and District Reps. and others in service positions, from all over Northern California.
D 6-10 INTERGROUP REPORT: May 2018
Hi Everyone!
Our Al-Anon Information Services (AIS) office, which is the literature depot for Districts 6-10, is piloting opening up on one Saturday a month for members that may not be able to visit the office during the week. We tried out the idea last weekend, May 12, and it was a great start to the idea. We plan to open on a few more Saturdays in the coming months and monitor the interest/attendance.
D 6-10 INTERGROUP REPORT: May 2018
Hi Everyone!
Our Al-Anon Information Services (AIS) office, which is the literature depot for Districts 6-10, is piloting opening up on one Saturday a month for members that may not be able to visit the office during the week. We tried out the idea last weekend, May 12, and it was a great start to the idea. We plan to open on a few more Saturdays in the coming months and monitor the interest/attendance.
Annual Auburn Fellowship Unity Day
This is an AA - sponsored event with Al-Anon participation -- June 16.
download / view the flier ---> 2018JunUnityDayFlier
download / view the flier ---> 2018JunUnityDayFlier
A.I.S. Office News
GREETINGS FROM THE AIS OFFICE
5429 PALM AVENUESACRAMENTO, CA 95841
916 334-2970
NEW OFFICE HOURS
STARTING SATURDAY MAY 12TH, THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 10AM-1PM.
To All Group Representatives
From Darby T. NCWSA Chairperson
Re: Financial assistance for attending ASSEMBLY in May
The Group Representative (GR) is a vital link in the continuing function, growth, and unity of worldwide Al-Anon. ( Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27)).
Member + Member = a Group
Group + Group = a District
District + District = an Assembly
Assembly + Assembly = WSO Al-anon World Service Office & Conference.
Re: Financial assistance for attending ASSEMBLY in May
The Group Representative (GR) is a vital link in the continuing function, growth, and unity of worldwide Al-Anon. ( Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27)).
Member + Member = a Group
Group + Group = a District
District + District = an Assembly
Assembly + Assembly = WSO Al-anon World Service Office & Conference.
Share & Care Publication Schedule
To submit material for publication in the Share & Care Newsletter, please observe the following schedule for each monthly issue:
Download / View ----> Share&Care Pub Schedule
Download / View ----> Share&Care Pub Schedule