Ben B. opened meeting at 10:00 AM and led with Serenity Prayer. All introduced themselves and apparently we all covered for Melvin. Chuck A. read the 12 Traditions.

Dick G. gave treasures report. Net Income for Oct. was $1,920.93; Total expenses were $2,072.34; Income before literature: $-151.41l. Literature sales: were $1,411.02 and Purchase were $1,241.65; Total literature: $169.97. Net Income: $ 18.56; Betty motioned to accept minutes as read, Kara seconded.

Craig B. gave office managers report: 54 visitors to Central Office; 244 Information calls with (3) 12 Step calls. Call forwarding 257 Information calls with (7) 12 Step calls. Total: 502 information calls with (10) 12 Step calls. Craig has open shifts for call forwarding every other Sunday. Twelve-step list needs volunteers along with speaker list. Craig reported we have 194 AA meetings a week.

OLD BUSINESS: Convention: Betty B. asked about hotel progress. Davy J. informed group that hotel would probably not be done. However, Convention Center will be completed and Comfort Suites will have rooms. All big meetings will be at the Convention Center along with Registration. Everything else will be at the Comfort Suites, across from Steer and Stein.

NEW BUSINESS: Betty B. wanted to thank Debbie H. for helping with newsletter while she was sick. Betty reported she mailed 201 newsletters out last month.

Craig reported Central Office needs a new computer. Discussion insued. Craig will get prices and bring back to the next meeting. Betty suggested: down the road to get cable Internet. Discussion ensued. Craig will get prices and bring back to meeting. Brain had questions on “How do people get new letter mailed to them. Craig said anyone could get newsletter. Betty will put subscription coupon in next newsletter. Brian also would like a section in newsletter dedicated for talk about Steps, Traditions and Concepts. Brian asked Betty to call him and he will help with that. He also wanted to know why we meet on Saturday and not a weeknight. Chuck A. explained, because of distance some of us travel and would conflict with AA meetings we all attend. Discussion insued.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dick G. Announced we collected $ 16.00 for 7th Tradition and LCMG gave $ 300.00. Dick also mentioned Tuesday night meeting in Adelanto at 7PM needs support. See directory for address.

BIRTHDAYS: Dick G. – 24 years, Davy J. - 9 years, LCMG – 10 years

Next meeting will be April 15th at 10 AM at Central Office.

Betty G. motioned to close; Kara 2nd. Meeting ended at 10:45 AM with the Serenity Prayer.

Thank you for letting me of service,
Davy J., Secretary

Then it hit me. They keep going to church because they need reminders. It didn’t take very long for me to ask why it is that long timers or old timers still go to A.A. meetings. We all go because we need reminder.

I need the reminders of what it was like for me when I got here, and that a newcomer telling his story can take me back to those memories and feelings.

I need the reminders that slips happen to people with 10 days, 10 months, 10 years and even 20 years sobriety.

I need to be reminded that I really do have a daily reprieve based upon the maintenance of my spiritual condition.

I need to be reminded of the Steps; the First Step, the Third Step and every other Step of the Twelve Steps.

I need to be reminded of my selfishness and self-centerdness, and that the best cure for that is working with another alcoholic.

I need to be reminded with absolute certainty that I know this program works. I’ve seen it work for others, and I’ve seen it work for me.

I need to be reminded of the importance of continuing to grow in my relationship with God and my fellows, and that love and service should always be my objectives.

Finally, I need to be reminded of Rule 62 and not to take myself to damn seriously, and that as I trudge the road of happy destiny, there will indeed be ups and downs. But it sure is a heck of a lot better than when I was out there drinking.
via, Unity, Dayton, OH

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