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Someone will do it!
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The Spring issue of the Where and When’s are being updated. New info should be directed to Bob H., Treasurer of Intergroup; email: harupo3@aol.com

PICNIC:  We have a date in June for the picnic in the Hammock, more info to follow in the next issue of the Promises!  

Opportunities for Service

Over the years, AAs have found many different ways to do service.  Here are a few things some of the old-timers suggest:

1.      Work with another alcoholic

Making a twelfth-step call is the first thing that comes to mind. But sponsoring someone, buying a newcomer a cup of coffee, driving someone to a meeting, or talking to the person sitting next to you at a meeting are vital, too.

1.      Pitch in at your home group

"Start with the ABCs of service," say the old-timers, "ashtrays, broomsticks, and chairs." Setting up and making coffee not only get the room ready for a meeting, they help AAs feel they belong. Going to business meetings and taking a turn as secretary, treasurer, or some other group officer help ensure that the meeting will be there when the next suffering alcoholic walks through the door.

2.      Volunteer at your central or inter-group office

Often the first place that alcoholics call, your central office depends on members to answer phones, stuff envelopes, stock literature, and do other chores. They may need help distributing literature, hosting workshops, taking meetings into hospitals and treatment centers, arranging twelfth-step calls, and other services.

3.      Bridge the gap

You can be a temporary contact for alcoholics coming out of prison or treatment programs and take them to those crucial first meetings "on the outside." Contact your general service rep, your area's correctional or treatment facilities committee, or the General Service Office to find out more.

4.      Share your story

Speak at schools, hospitals, treatment centers, or prisons, as well as at local meetings. Central offices or area committees on public information, hospital and institutions, and corrections usually have information about meetings in need of speakers. Or bring a meeting to someone in your group who is homebound or hospitalized.

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