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Here is a piece of wisdom: You only get what you give.
Willing In Service,
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District Representative
707-643-4451
Alternate DR
925-683-8979
Secretary
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H A P P Y N E W Y E A R!
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Welcome to the District 14 Newsletter, created & distributed by Al-Anon members.
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Recovery in Our Own Words
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Letting Go with The Serenity Prayer
I find that one of the more challenging issues I cope with is knowing that my good intentions have no value to my child (my qualifier). Recently, I was doing dishes (while she is living in our garden shed) to role model for my qualifier. But upon reflection, I thought, this is stupid. I should load the dishwasher because my dishes are dirty, not to "teach" my kid what I want her to do.
The Serenity Prayer is posted in my bathroom where I read it every morning. I am getting closer to accepting what I cannot change. I have no courage in me to even try to change "her" life style. And the wisdom is that when she wants my help, if she ever chooses to change, then I can decide if I am willing or able to support her path.
I still have a glimmer of hope inside my heart. But I awake each day and say to God, "Dear God, about my daughter, I let go and let God." I am powerless over her issues and need to focus on my issues.
Submitted by Leslie
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NEWS: District 14 & Beyond |
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District 14 Monthly Business Meeting
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When: First Wednesday of the month, 7 - 7:25 pm Concept Study, 7:30 pm Business Meeting.
Where: Lesher Auditorium, John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus, 2540 East St., Concord.
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News from the Business Meeting
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Last meeting held on Jan 7, 2015 ~ Next on Feb 4, 2015
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Monthly Speaker Meetings
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 Contact Diane W. @ 925-234-0606 to volunteer your group!
Welcome to 2015! We are in need of groups to volunteer to host the District 14 Monthly Speaker Meetings this year. This month's Speaker Meeting did not have a host group volunteer so it will be hosted by the District.
Remember, smaller groups can join forces to host together. There are detailed guidelines with timelines to aide you in the process if this is new to your group!
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Group Donations to the District
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 Send to District AFG, P.O. Box 416, Concord, CA 94522-0416. Please DO NOT FORGET to label your donation with your Group Name, Meeting Day & Time, and AFG number. Thank you for all your support!
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Donations to the NCWSA
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Send to NCWSA Treasurer, P.O. Box 728, Vacaville, CA 95696-0728.
Donation form A-25 is available on the NCWSA website " Forms" page.
Birthday Donations: Some members choose to send WSO Donations on their Al-Anon birthday. Birthday Donation envelopes are available by ordering from WSO. |
4th Saturday of Each Month @ 6:30 - 9pm
Kaiser Walnut Creek, 1515 Newell Ave, 3rd Floor, Oak Rm
(Medical Office Building parking at Newell)
Fellowship, Refreshments, Birthday chips, Donation drawing, Literature, Tape Library. Meeting recorded.
~ Next on January 24, 2014 ~
No group host, please bring food & donation drawing prizes!
Speakers: Debb H. (Al-Anon) - Folsom, Kenny B. (AA) - Sacramento
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District 14's
Day in Al-Anon 2015
Saturday, February 7th @ 8am - 3pm
St. Andrew's Celebration Center
1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill CA
Registration & breakfast begin at 8 am. Main event opening at 9 am. Come for a day of fun & fellowship as we celebrate recovery! This year's "Al-Together" theme will keep us all together in one big room for workshops, fellowship activities, speakers, our potluck lunch, raffle drawings, a silent auction, and more! Suggested donation $10 pre-reg/online or $15 at the door. No one will be turned away for inability to donate. Alakids & Alateens are free and will have their very own activities! Call DIA 2015 Chair, Lisa L. @ (925) 609-9365 for info.
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District 9 A Winter Day in Al-Anon
Saturday, Jan 24th @ 11 - 3:30pm
Discovery Hills Church
4270 Shingle Springs Dr, Shingle Springs
"Solutions that lead to Serenity"
Join us for a day of recovery with fun & fellowship! Silent auction & raffle items. Potluck lunch: bring your favorite soup, bread, or dessert to share. Babysitting provided. $7 donation at the door.
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D16 Family Flapjack FUNdraiser
Saturday, Feb 21st @ 9:30am - 1pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton CA
"Way better than any plans you might have!" District 16's 7th Annual February Family Flapjack FUNdraiser. All-you-can-eat flapjacks, eggs, sausages. Speakers! Serenity! Support your local Alateens! Suggested donation: Al-Anon/AA $10, Alateen $7. See Event Flyer
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Growing Together Weekend Fundraiser
Saturday, Feb 21st @ 3 - 8pm
Trinity Lutheran Church, Pleasanton CA
"Speakers and Spaghetti"
Share the love with the GTW Committee. Alateen, Al-Anon, & AA speakers. Spaghetti provided, please bring sweets/desserts. Suggested donation: Alateen $5, Al-Anon $10, Family 4+ $20. Contact GTW Chair, Edward S., for info.
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District 24 Day in Al-Anon
Saturday, Feb 28th @ 8am - 5pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Monterey CA
"On Serenity Road ... To Recovery"
A day of fellowship, recovery, & fun! Continental breakfast. Al-Anon, Alateen, Spanish, & AA Meetings. Potluck lunch, entertainment, drawing. $12 pre-registration / $15 after January 29th(suggested donation - no one will be turned away). Scholarships available.
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NCWSA 2015 Convention
Fri, April 17th thru Sun, April 19th
Doubletree Hotel Modesto
1150 9th St, Modesto CA
"Color My World with Recovery"
Save the date! Convention registration and hotel registration information will be coming soon. Want to help but not sure how? Lots of help will be needed during the event & YOU can volunteer to help! Check out the "Save the Date" flyer using the link below or see the Service Corner for contact information on how to volunteer your service for this event.
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2015 International AA Convention
Thu, July 2 - Sun, July 5 in Atlanta, GA
"80 Years - Happy, Joyous and Free."
Celebrate A.A.'s 80th year with dancing & fellowship, Flag Ceremony & Big Meetings in the Georgia Dome, and meetings in the Georgia World Congress Center & local hotels. Centennial Olympic Park will host Thursday night's "Party in the Park." A variety of daytime activities, including meetings & workshops for Al-Anon and Alateen, are scheduled at the Marriott Marquis. Meetings also offered in Spanish.
See Event Page
See Registration Brochure
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Neighboring District Speaker Mtgs
See each district website for detailsDistrict 6 - Solano & Beyond: On last Friday of month @ 7pm, Vacaville.
District 16 - Tri-Valley area: On 2nd Saturday of month, Pleasanton.
District 26 - Hercules to Berkeley: 1st Saturday @ 6:30pm, Richmond. 3rd Friday @ 7pm, Berkeley.
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NCWSA Events Calendar
The NCWSA calendar lists Al-Anon
and Alateen events occurring
throughout Northern California,
including AA events with Al-Anon participation. National and
international events are also listed.
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District 14 Service Positions
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Contact Marilyn H. for more information on serving for District 14!
Open District Coordinator positions are shown on the D14 Coordinators list in the sidebar. The following are the current Alternate District Coordinator positions open:
- Alateen Safety (DAPP - District Alateen Process Person)
- Meeting List
- Newsletter
- Public Outreach
- Recording
- Speaker Meeting
- Telephone Hotline
- Website
Alternate District Coordinators assist the Coordinator and represent that position at District 14 Business Meetings when needed. It is a great way to serve and learn a new position. If you are interested in providing service in your recovery by standing for a position, please review the Guidelines to see what is right for you. Then attend a business meeting to stand for the position.
If you feel you are not ready or cannot commit to being a Coordinator/Alternate but would still like to help in some way, you can contact any District Coordinator or Alternate Coordinator to see how else you can give service!
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Other Service Opportunities
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Al-Together
Saturday, February 7th @ 8 am to 3 pm
St. Andrew's Celebration Center, Pleasant Hill CA
Our 9th annual District 14 Day in Al-Anon is less than a couple of months away! Much help is still needed with preparations and during the event itself. You can volunteer as much or as little time as you desire, in whichever way you might hear your Higher Power calling! Our next Planning Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 28th @ 3 pm at Peet's Coffee, 5458 Ygnacio Valley Rd #10 (on the corner of Clayton Rd) in Concord. You can also get more information by contacting our 2014 DIA Chair - Lisa @ (925) 609-9365.
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 2015 NCWSA ConventionColor My World With Recovery
Doubletree Hotel Modesto, 1150 9th Street, Modesto CA
Friday, April 17th thru Sunday, April 19th
Lots of help will be needed during the event and YOU can volunteer to help! Below are the Coordinators to call to offer your help.
- Donation Draw - Marie N. (209) 579-7747
- Greeters / Newcomers - April M. (209) 993-1872
- Hospitality - Lin E. (209) 484-0748
- Registration - Michelle S. (209) 595-7554
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 Become an Alateen Sponsor For more info and/or applications, contact Alateen Coordinator, Frannie D., at 925-787-3127 or Alternate Alateen Coordinator, Marilyn G., at 925-759-1452. |
Pre-Alateen & Alateen Meetings
There are programs of help for young people who believe their lives have been influenced by someone else's drinking. Different meetings are available for different age groups: Pre-alateen for children ages 6 - 13 and Alateen for ages 12 - 20. See the District 14 Meeting List (bottom right corner) to see Pre-Alateen and Alateen Meetings currently available in our area.
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Alateen Talk
Alateen Talk is the WSO Alateen quarterly publication. Alateen members from all over the world share their experience, strength, and hope. Their sharings relate to their personal lives, how their Alateen group is functioning, and ways in which they carry the Alateen message to young people who are still suffering from someone else's drinking.
Go to Alateen Talk page
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Alateen Express
The Alateen Express is the official newsletter for Alateen groups of the NCWSA of AFG, Inc. It contains information about Alateen that may be helpful to Al-Anon/Alateen groups. All members of Alateen and their sponsors are urged to contribute information about group news, fundraisers and other special events. Articles present members' personal views & experiences.
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Institutions & Public Outreach Corner |
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Institutions
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Contact Linda G. @ 925-556-6124 or Jen W. @ 925-383-6723 to get more information. Any Al-Anon or Alateen member can volunteer!
Institutions Service brings the Al-Anon presence to the institutions in our community while separating the Al-Anon philosophy from that of the treatment centers. Our Al-Anon/Alateen members reach out to families of alcoholics who are residents/outpatients of hospitals or treatment centers or are inmates of correctional & other residential facilities.
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Public Outreach
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 Volunteers speak on Al-Anon to members of the community (at medical facilities, health fairs, schools, etc.). We are also considering holding a workshop to teach members how to do public outreach speaking. We are currently in need of a Public Outreach Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator. If you are interested in volunteering your service, or would just like more information to see if this could be right for you, please contact Marilyn H. @ 707-643-4451. |
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Reflections from The Forum
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Al-Anon's Monthly Magazine
 Subscribe to The Forum and receive your own monthly
"Meeting in Your Pocket" for only $11 per year.
The Forum contains many personal stories of inspiration, some of which are made available each month online by authorization of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Click here to see the current month's featured shares in full.
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Today, I know I am worthy of respect, friendship, and love
I have fond memories of my childhood. My father, whom I loved very much, was the center of my universe. He was loved by all-family and friends. He was well-educated and very intelligent. However, even as a ten-year-old, I could see how his life was shrinking, and how he'd become trapped inside his addiction to drink. It made him weak, unable to function and live a healthy life, or provide for his family.
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My boss knew I needed Al-Anon--before I did
My boss told me that I needed to go to Al-Anon. He said I wasn't handling customers who had been drinking in a proper way. I admit that I was mad at them when they walked in the door and saw that they weren't exactly sober. I was dealing with my own drunken husband all the time, but couldn't yell at him. It would just have made matters worse.
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Forum article gives mother the perspective she needed
My beautiful son had successfully entered the honors college in our state, and had never given me any cause for concern. But this new college-life brought changes, including drinking. The downward spiral led to three separate suicide attempts.
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Used with permission from The Forum, January 2015.
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Bienvenidos a Al-Anon y Alateen |
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Recuperación. Unidad. Servicio.
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Los amigos y familiares de los bebedores problema encuentran comprensión y apoyo en las reuniones de Al-Anon.
- El sitio web para el Distrito 14
- Fortaleza y esperanza para los amigos y familiares de bebedores problema... Aquí
- Cómo localizar una reunion: Si la bebida de otra persona le preocupa, el asistir a las reuniones de los Grupos de Familia Al-Anon o Alateen le puede ayudar.
- Día en Al-Anon 2015 "Al-Together" será el 7 de febrero, 2015. Para Planear Nuestro Día
¿Cómo puedo ayudarle a mi bebedor problema a que deje de beber?  No existe fórmula mágica que le permita a usted ayudarle a alguien a que deje--ni a que disminuya--la bebida. El alcoholismo es un problema complejo en el que existen muchos asuntos que se relacionan. Sin embargo, Al-Anon le puede ayudar a que aprenda la forma de enfrentar las dificultades de la bebida de otra persona . . .
Cómo me ayuda Al-Anon.  En Al-Anon, los miembros no orientan ni les dan consejos a otros miembros. En su lugar, comparten sus experiencias e historias personales, e invitan a otros miembros a "quedarse con lo que les agrada y desechar el resto"--es decir, a determinar por sí mismos qué experiencias podrían aplicar a sus propias vidas . . .
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Contribute to this Newsletter
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Send your contribution* by email with "Contribution" in the subject line.
 All Al-Anon & Alateen members are welcome to contribute to this newsletter: something heard at a meeting, work on one of the Steps or Traditions, a thought while reading CAL (Conference Approved Literature), a share or short story about your experience, strength, and hope. *Submissions may be edited for length/grammar & in keeping with the 12 Traditions. Authors will be notified of any changes. Publications will be made at the discretion of the editor as space permits.
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Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism 2015
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 No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected by someone else's drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship. For more...
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Closing Reflection
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The only reaction I need to be responsible for is my own.
With love in service,
Michelle - District 14 Newsletter Coordinator
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