From Your Chair – Wendy W – Nov 2014

Greetings Salt Lake Central Office! Amazing to think that this little venture, AA, continues to thrive and sustain us, long after the first meeting of Bill and Bob. We got to relive that meeting a couple of Saturdays ago at the annual Chili Cook-off while watching “My Name is Bill W.”, and eating some fabulous chili. What a great event … Read More

Utah Central Office/Intergroup Conference Call

In September of 2011, Christy R, Nick R and I went to the annual Central Office/Intergroup/AAWS/AA Grapevine Seminar in Tucson, AZ. We thought there might be some answers for the questions we were hearing at the Salt Lake Central Office. Our then Central Office manager was not going to attend the event, and we felt attendance could be beneficial to … Read More

Rotating Leadership is the Best

“A.A., as such, ought never be organized.” And as the long form of tradition nine suggests, “Rotating leadership is the best.” Every service position I’ve ever held has brought a new awareness of the multifaceted aspects of this Fellowship that we call Alcoholics Anonymous. At the end of the two year commitment I am always ready to rotate out and … Read More

Why Public Information?

I got active in Public Information to give myself something to do other than be self-absorbed. I was welcomed at the District, PI hadn’t been active there for a while. I read the workbook and chose the tasks that didn’t seem too complicated or inconvenient. I began taking literature to hospital emergency rooms, asking the charge nurse where I could … Read More

Volunteerism

“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”   -Albert Schweitzer Volunteer service opportunities exist that match up with any skill set and time schedule a member may have.  As a volunteer in service I can … Read More

Thanks to all who attended the December All Groups

The December All Groups meeting was a great event, the Area 69 Officers hosted with the topic “The Joy of Service”. It was the perfect group of folks to talk on that subject, they really are glad to be of service to AA. It was a great opportunity to listen to them talk about their experience, strength and hope outside … Read More