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I love the slogan of QTIP, "Quit Taking it Personal." It tells me, "You're not the center of the universe!"
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Now I'm letting my kids choose if they want to communicate with the alcoholic in our lives... I finally realized that they have their own Higher Power & I am not it.
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I realize that Al-Anon is not just something I do. It is who I am. I am Al-Anon and Al-Anon is me. I have a Higher Power, fellowship, support, progress, and all else that comes by virtue of being Al-Anon. Knowing that, I can and will always have this: hope.
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District Representative
707-643-4451
Alternate DR
925-683-8979
Secretary
925-609-9365
Treasurer
925-876-0100
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D14 Coordinators
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OPEN (Alternate)
Alateen
Alateen Safety (DAPP)
Archives
2016 Day in Al-Anon
2017 Day in Al-Anon
Institutions
Lending Library
Literature Depot
Meeting List
OPEN (Alternate)
Newsletter
Public Outreach
Spanish Intergroup Liaison
Spanish Liaison
Speaker Meeting
Jeanie (Alternate)
Telephone Hotline
OPEN (Alternate)
Website
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DONATIONS
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Donate to District 14:
Send to District 14 AFG
PO Box 416, Concord CA 94522-0416
Please ensure to complete & attach the Group Contribution Form along with your donation. Thank you for all your support!
Or send to NCWSA Treasurer PO 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 can be ordered from WSO. Just click here! |
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Welcome to the District 14 Newsletter, created & distributed by Al-Anon members.
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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 current month's featured shares in full.
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My mom is on the path to recovery, and so am I
I was awakened by the sound of a male officer's voice telling me that my mother had just been arrested for drunk driving. I was 12. I should have never had to answer that call.
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The case for the dual control mattress
One day in a meeting, a friend mentioned that he and his wife bought an adjustable bed with dual controls. The controls allowed them to elevate their heads, change the temperature, and adjust the firmness or softness of the mattress. For a while, they slept great and woke up rested and full of energy.
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What does it take to recover in Al-Anon?
"Easy Does It"--that tiny phrase holds so much meaning for me. I'm a lover of history, particularly nautical history and historical fiction. "Easy Does It" is what was said to sailors or longshoremen when a very large, difficult task was being undertaken--a task that required a great deal of effort and strength, but also one that required care, patience, and gentleness. It was for the movement of a great and heavy bulk, but one that was also very delicate.
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Used with permission from The Forum, April 2016.
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Upcoming Special Event: NCWSA 2016 Convention
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Northern California World Service Area 2016 Convention
~ with AA Participation ~
Friday, April 15th thru Sunday, April 17th
Crowne Plaza Sacramento | 5321 Date Ave, Sacramento CA 95841
"Tree of Life - Roots of Recovery"
Hosted by Districts 1 thru 10.
Speakers for the Event:
Al-Anon | Joan W., Kay L., Charo G., Mollie McD.
Alateen | Brittany B., Francisco L., Eduardo
A.A. | Brian F., Fats N.
Musical performances by Nick D. on Friday Evening and the "Festering Resentments" on Saturday Evening. Al-Anon Outreach Workshop Saturday morning @ 8am. Want to help but not sure how? YOU can volunteer during the event. Check out the Event Flyer link below to find contact info for Hospitality, Donation Drawing, Greeter, or Registration. For more information or to volunteer, contact Convention Chair Patty B. at (707) 372-3241. For NCWSA 2016 Convention Planning Meetings, see Service Corner. Plenty of help is still needed!
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NEWS: District 14 & Beyond |
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District 14 Monthly Business Meeting
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When: Every 1st Wednesday, 7 - 7:25 pm Tradition Study, 7:30 pm Business Meeting.
Where: Lesher Auditorium at John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus, 2540 East St.
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News from the Business Meeting
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Last meeting held on April 6, 2016 ~ Next on May 4, 2016
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 Our District Treasurer, Fred, has created a new Group Contribution form to ease tracking of your Group's donations to our district. You can find the form on the D14 Website main page and the Newsletter sidebar in the Donations section. Please fill in all info & send with your donation. And, as always, thank you for your generosity in helping our District 14 thrive!
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NCWSC 2016 - 2017: See flyer for NCWSC and Assembly dates for this year and next year!
 Attending other District Business Meetings in the area is a great way to see how things are done in the program beyond our District 14 boundaries. Are you going out of town or maybe thinking about planning a trip? Many will attend Al-Anon Family Group meetings out of the area when on vacation or traveling for work, but not many think to attend district business meetings outside of our own. You can easily find out when/where these are happening by using the NCWSA website calendar: Just click here!
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District 14 Service Positions
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Contact Marilyn H. @ 707-643-4451 for more information on serving for District 14!
Alternate District Coordinator positions are open! Provide assistance and represent at District 14 Business Meetings as needed. A great way to serve and learn a new position when not fully ready to commit! Review the Guidelines to see what's right for you then attend a business meeting to stand for the position. Open Alternate District Coordinator positions are:
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 Alateen - Whether you are an AMIAS or not, you can help! Assistance is primarily needed with paperwork. Contact Frannie @ 925-787-3127 if you are interested! -
 Newsletter - Help is needed to gather content and attend the district business meeting to report or simply distribute copies. Contact Michelle @ 707-315-4114 if you are able to assist in any capacity!
- Website - If you are interested in providing assistance to our Website Coordinator and/or attending the monthly district business meeting to present the Website Coordinator report as needed, please contact Bob B. @ 925-451-1533.
If you feel you are not ready or cannot commit but would still like to help in some way, you can contact any District or Alternate Coordinator to see how else you can give service!
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Other Service Opportunities
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 District 14's 2017 Day in Al-Anon
Saturday, February 11th, 2017 @ 8am - 4pm
St. Andrew's Celebration Center, Pleasant Hill CA 94523
Sunday, April 17th @ 4pm at Starbucks, 1170 Concord Ave
The Day In Al-Anon 2017 is a yearly event put on by the District that needs service from Al-Anon members! There are SEVERAL committee positions open - come to a meeting to learn more!
This is the first of many monthly meetings for planning next year's DIA! Meetings will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 4pm at Starbucks on Concord Ave.
 2016 NCWSA Convention Committee Meeting
Tree of Life ~ Roots of Recovery
Come join us in the planning of YOUR 2016 NCWSA Convention! This year's theme is "Tree of Life ~ Roots of Recovery."
The Convention NEEDS donations for:
- Donation Drawing: Contact Christine at (916) 529-2394
- Hospitality Room: Contact Harriet P at (707) 301-1738
We also need people for 2-hour slots during the entire weekend for:
- Registration: Contact Teresa T at (707) 410-6142
- Hospitality Room: Contact Harriet P at (707) 301-1738
- Greeters: Contact Carolyn at (707) 449-8978
Every position will need people to help! If you have questions about the convention and/or a position, contact the NCWSA Convention Chair, Patty B. at 707-372-3241. |
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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.
Upcoming Event: 2016 AA H&I Conference
 Northern California 44th Annual Hospital and Institution Conference
An AA event with Al-Anon participation"Service is Recovery"
Friday, April 29th thru Sunday, May 1st
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Hall
1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa CA 95404
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Public Outreach
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 Public Outreach informs the general public about who we are, what we do, and how to get in touch with Al-Anon and Alateen. The goal is to attract all families and friends of alcoholics to Al-Anon Family Groups, so that everyone who needs our program can find help and hope in every community. The attraction we provide is accomplished through the media, in cooperation with professionals, through institutions, and with organizations in the general public.
Ideas in the works:
- Transit bus advertisement placards
- Online audio streaming of speakers
"Al-Anon is the best kept secret...and we can change that!" Contact Linda B. @ 925-917-0781 or Ravi @ 925-686-3658 for more info or to give your ideas! |
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Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism 2016
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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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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.
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D1 Day in Al-Anon
Saturday, April 9th @ 8am - 2:30pm
Wharfinger Building
1 Marina Way, Eureka CA
"Reaching for Personal Freedom."
A day of Al-Anon and Alateen recovery for families and friends of alcoholics. Newcomers welcome. Speakers are Tom K. and Mary K. from San Francisco. Suggested Donation: $15. Includes continental breakfast, snacks, and salad bar lunch. Donation Drawing winner announcements and "Reaching for Personal Freedom" workshop with Tom & Mary K. in afternoon.
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D11 Men's Al-Anon Weekend
Arrival: Saturday, April 23rd @ 9am
Departure: Sunday, Apr 24th @ 11:30am
Nature Bridge Conference and Retreat Center in Sausalito, CA
3rd Annual Marin Men's Al-Anon Weekend. "Trusting Our Recovery - Recovering Our Trust." A weekend for recovery, sharing, workshops, speakers, and more. Advance Registration required. Deadline is March 23rd. Price is $115. Price includes one night lodging, parking, three meals, Saturday morning rolls & coffee, meeting room. Details will follow upon registration.
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2016 AA H&I Conference
with Al-Anon Participation
Friday, Apr 29th thru Sunday, May 1st
Santa Rosa Veterans Building
1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa
"Service is Recovery." Northern California 44th Annual Hospital and Institution Conference of AA with Al-Anon participation. Panels, speakers, dance, & more. "Sharing Our Service" Institutions Service Workshop: Acknowledging 65 years of Al-Anon service in Institutions. Contact NCWSA Institutions Coordinator, David B. at institutions@ncwsa.org. | |
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D16 Day in Al-Anon with AA Participation
Saturday, April 30 @ 8am - 5pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
1225 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton
"The Elevator to Recovery is Broken. Please Use the Steps Instead." Enjoy our Legacy: Recovery through the Steps. Fellowship, Workshops, Food, Friends, Prizes, Silent Auction, Literature, & Fun! Open AA Workshop, Open AA Meeting, Alateen Open Workshop. Guest Speakers @ 3pm. Suggested Donation: Al-Anon/AA $12, Alateen $8 (Cash, Check, Credit/Debit accepted). Child Care available.
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NCWSA Spring Assembly
Saturday, May 14, 2016 @ 9am to 4pm
Trinity Baptist Church (Gym)
577 Olivina Ave, Livermore CA
Registration: $10 at the door. On-site lunch included: Pizza, salad, fruit. Bring snacks to share! Chairperson's Welcome, Committee Roll Call and District Holler, Approval of Minutes, Audit Report, Delegate's Report, Workshops (TBA), Delegate's Workshop, and more TBD!
Anyone willing to be of service, contact Bill G. @ 925-864-2343 or hpftdy@yahoo.com.
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D11 Men's Al-Anon Weekend
Friday, May 20th thru Sunday, May 22nd
Westminster Woods
6510 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental CA
Pre-Registration $160 postmarked by April 29th. Registration $175 after April 29th. Registration ends May 13th! Questions? Contact DJ Y. (Chair) @ 408-644-7666 or Jen A. (Co-Chair) @ 925-525-8900 (text please). Event Sponsors: Liz R. and Ray W.
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D05 AMIAS Workshop
Saturday, June 25th @ 1pm - 4pm
Christian Family Fellowship
1160 Hopper Ave, Santa Rosa CA
District 5 Annual Alateen Sponsor Workshop for current AMIAS and members considering service as an Alateen Sponsor. Is Alateen Sponsorship for You? Come find out! Every participant gets a chance to win an Alateen CAL basket!
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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: 2nd Saturday of month, Pleasanton.
District 26 - 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. Go to Calendar |
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Alateen Corner |
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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 - 12 and Alateen for ages 12 - 20. See the District 14
Meeting List to see Pre-Alateen & Alateen Meetings currently available in our area.
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Alateen Talk
Alateen Talk is WSO's Alateen quarterly publication. Alateen members around the world share their experience, strength, and hope. Shares 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
Alateen Express is the official newsletter for Alateen groups of NCWSA. It contains info about Alateen that may be helpful to Al-Anon and Alateen groups. All Alateen members & their sponsors are urged to contribute info on group news, fundraisers and other special events. Articles present members' personal views & experiences.Read More
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34th Annual Growing Together Weekend (GTW)
Friday May 20th thru Sunday May 22nd
Westminster Woods at 6510 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental CA
Pre-Registration $160 postmarked by April 29th. Registration $175 after April 29th. Registration ends May 13th! Questions? Contact DJ Y. (Chair) @ 408-644-7666 or Jen A. (Co-Chair) @ 925-525-8900 (text please). Event Sponsors: Liz R. and Ray W.
*Growing Together Weekend abides by the NCWSA Requirement for Alateen Member Safety*
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"Acceptance: Breaking the Chain"
Northern California Alateen Conference 2016
First BASH: June 24th thru 26th at Malakoff Diggins State Park, Nevada City
Beach Fundraiser: July 9th at Huntington Lake, Big Creek
Second BASH: August 12th thru 14th @ Sugarloaf State Park, Kenwood
NoCAC: November - Location and exact date TBD (aiming for first weekend)
Save the dates! More info coming soon. Minimum age to attend is 12. All behavior guidelines must be followed; otherwise, you will be asked to leave. A22.7 Travel and Treatment Authorizations will be Required from ALL ATTENDEES.
Event Sponsors: Stephan T. & BethAnn B.
NoCAC abides by the NCWSA Requirements for Alateen Safety
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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.
¿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 encouraged to contribute their shares to our district 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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Closing Reflection
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I continue to recognize the importance of fellowship, program work,
meeting attendance, service work, and self-focus in my recovery.
It is the root of my mental & physical health and well-being.
With love in service,
Michelle - District 14 Newsletter Coordinator
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Recap: NCCAA 2016 Spring Conference with Al-Anon Participation
