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CONTACT
Pinellas County Intergroup 8340 Ulmerton Road Suite 220
Largo, FL 33771
727.530.0415 PH [email protected]
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
aapinellas.org
Bulletin 2
Unity Report 3
Events 4
District 1 5
Anniversaries 6
From our readers 7
Contributions 8
Inside this issue:
Plain & Straight Editor: Jen B. Email: [email protected]
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Nightengale Recovery -
WCA
Mindworks Office
1260 S Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd Suite D
Clearwater 33756
Nurses Only Meet
Tuesdays CD 4:00 pm
Our Place 6/7 STEP STUDY
Friendship Baptist Church
4001 74th Street N
St. Petersburg 33709
Tuesdays Open Step
7:00 PM
Emotional Sobriety
La Cita Executive Center
8424 4th St N, Suite Q
St Petersburg 33702
727-418-3464
FBAO Club Sun OD 12PM
& 7PM / Fri OD 7PM
Bulletproof - WCA
THE NEW REBOS CLUB
5639 54th Ave North
Kenneth City 33709
ADDED 8:00 PM, OD
Gulport Beachniks
New Group
# 723250-15-01
NEW
MEETINGS
March 1: 1939 — Readers Digest declined to write article on AA. 1941 – Jack Alexander’s Saturday Evening Post article was published and membership jumped from 2,000 to 8,000 by year’s end. March 7: 1941 — Boston newspaper reported that any drunk who wanted to get well was more than welcome at the AA meeting at 115 Newbury St., at 8 PM Wednesdays. March 10: 1944 — New York Intergroup was established. March 11: 1949 — The Calix Society, an association of Roman Catholic alcoholics who are maintaining their so-briety through participation in Alcoholics Anonymous, was formed in Minneapolis by five Catholic AA members. March 14: South Orange, NJ, AA group held an anniversary dinner with Bill W. as guest speaker. March 21: 1881 — Dr. Bob’s wife, Anne, was born. 1966 — Ebby T., whom Bill W. called his sponsor, died sober. March 22: 1951 — William Duncan Silkworth, MD, died at Towns Hospital. He helped more than 40,000 al-coholics during his lifetime. March 31: 1947 — 1st AA group formed in London, England. Other March happenings with no specific date: 1936 – AA had 10 members staying sober. At end of 1936 AA had 15 members. 1941 – 1st Prison AA Group was formed at San Quentin. 1941 – Second printing of Big Book appeared. 1946 – The ‘March of Time’ film on AA was produced.
MARCH
2250 GROUP - WCA 3125 5th Avenue N St. Petersburg 33713
Added: Tues CBB 5:30 PM Fri OBB 12:00 PM
CLEARWATER GROUP/301 Removed 1 Joe Charlie & 1 Literature Meeting on Thur. 7 pm. Added A Friday 7PM Meditation Mtg.
LET’S GET BETTER TOGETHER The Warehouse Club of Dunedin 2024 Main Street Dunedin 34698
NEW FREEDOM / NEW HAPPINESS Scout Hall 5315 28th Avenue S. Gulfport, 33707 Deleted Sat and Sun Morning Meeting
DELETED MEETINGS
CHANGED MEETINGS
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2/3/18 2250 Group
Veronica "SD 8/13/16. Rigorous
Honesty-I smoked that July & took a
pill not prescribed & that's why my
sobriety date is 8/13/16."
Jim "SD 5/11/1989. Anyone as self
centered as I was has to help anoth-
er alcoholic & having a sponsor &
being a sponsor has been the great-
est paste that held me together all
27 years of sobriety."
2/10/18 Blind Pass Group
Roosevelt "SD 2/22/13. You can't
stay clean by living dirty."
Brit "SD 2/13/15. My parents are re-
covering alcoholics & I'm a survivor
& help others recover."
2/17/18 Attitude Adjustment
Rick "SD 8/15/85. I was causing the
dysfunction & blaming everyone
else & needed to be retaught
everything."
Steve "SD 5/21/17. I start my day off
with a meeting & have a better
chance by going to meetings &
working this program."
Phillip "SD 2/27/98. Today I share-
I'm not ashamed or afraid & have a
God of my understanding & blessed
to be here."
2/24/18 Serenity Seekers
Jeanie "SD 3/24/07. Old timer told
me to start living the steps & One
Day at a Time taught me how to live
w/o anxiety."
Byron "SD 12/27/83.Went to Wood-
stock, quit job due to drinking, got
a gig bartending, eventually realized
I couldn't even drink like a lady."
-Your Grateful Plain and Straight
Volunteers, Karen, Colleen, Jodi
& Kristine
04/07/18 Find Yourself
04/21/18 Attitude Adjustment
05/05/18 Never Too Late
05/19/18 Attitude Adjustment
04/14/18 Women’s Sat AM BB
04/28/18 GOYA
05/12/18 Saturday Night Bonfire
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SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETINGS - NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!
HELPLINE & 12 STEP : Chair, Kim R. Hi, my name is Kim and I’m an alcoholic. My Sobriety Date is 12 - 17-14. I got involved in the Helpline after I went to the “Carry the Message” dinner. I was just wondering what was out there, then Dave announced he was rotating out in 2 weeks. I didn't have a
car for most things and I thought phones, I might be able to do that. So I talked it over and stood...best decision. It can get confusing for some people - knowing the difference between the Helpline and 12 step calls. For the Helpline, you take calls from people reaching out for anything from meeting places and times, just an ear to listen or maybe even in need of a 12 step. 12 step calls are where you and a buddy (important should never be alone) go and make a personal visit on the person. It can be in a home, hospital, Institution or a meeting to carry the AA message. The biggest need for volunteers we have right now is for 12 step callers . Helpline volunteers are always welcome too. The most rewarding part of being the Helpline and 12 Step Chair is knowing that if someone reaches out, the hand of AA is always there - through our valued volunteers.
ACCESSIBLITIES 3RD THURSDAY 6PM 4/19/18 Central Office 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220, Largo
ARCHIVES 3RD SATURDAY 130PM 4/21/18 Alano Club - Dolphin Village 4615 Gulf Blvd #112, SPB
CORRECTIONS 2ND MONDAY 630PM 4/9/18 Central Office 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220
DISTRICT 1 BUSINESS MTG
3RD TUESDAY 630PM 4/17/18
CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD 10891 102nd Ave North, Seminole
GRAPEVINE 3RD WEDNESDAY 630PM 4/18/18 Central Office 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220
LITERATURE COMMITTEE 1ST WEDNESDAY 630PM 4/4/18 Panera Bread 10801 Starkey Road, Largo
PI/CPC LAST MONDAY 6PM 4/30/18 Central Office 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220
TREATMENT LAST SATURDAY 10AM 4/28/18 DeGeorge Plaza 12678 Starkey Rd., Largo
WEBSITE 3RD SATURDAY 10AM 4/21/18 Central Office 8430 Ulmerton Rd #220
For More Information on
these Committees, go to:
District1aapinellas.org
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Submissions must be received by the first Friday of each month to make it into the next
issue. Deadline for April’s issue is : Friday April 6th, 2018 - Thank you - Jessica S. Anni-
versary Editor
Missed Anniversaries January Serenity Seekers Andy M. 4 Susan B. 4 David H. 4 Rick G. 7 Tim W. 17 Walsingham Group Julie 2 Warren 7 Kelly 27 Dianne 39
49ers Canada Bob 6 John L. 9 Eilene K. 24 Kevin B. 26 Abe’s Place Steve S. 2 Diane S. 7 Ron D. 8 Sallye T. 11 Jeff 16 John F. 20 Ricky B. 22 Ron E. 25 Papa John 29 Attitude Adjustment Jack 3 Mark 11 Kevin 14 Annie 18 Ruth 20 Phillip 20 Jim 25
FEBRUARY 2018 ANNIVERSARIES
Blind Pass Wes 4 Bret 4 Roosevelt 5 Ray 26 Countryside Gretchen L. 1 Experience, Strength and Hope Will A. 12 Free Spirits Robin H. 32 GOYA Jack S. 3 Deb B. 6 Andy L. 10 Kevin S. 14 Kathy M. 21 High Noon Daily Lynn H. 3 Highpoint Kevin B. 26
Oldsmar Group Dave Q. 1 Steve O. 7 Tom A. 9 John 23 Joe B 45 Ozona Sue S. 4 Wally 11 Lou H. 22 Mike J. 29 Mike F. 32 Ellis 34 Gloria 48 Palm Harbor Group Marc Mc. 34 Seminole Group Susan 1 Kim 5 Nancy P. 10 Jeff B. 16 Sea Tow Pete 25 Serenity Seekers Sandy L. 2 Ricky R. 21 Jan G. 33 Sisters on a Journey Joyce Y. 35
St Pete Group Vesta 26 Ray 26 Tom H. 2 Kevin B. 14 Tammy 15 Step Up to the Plate Shane M. 5 Kristi 1 Sunrise/Sunset Julia 1 Victor 1 Bill B. 4 Diane 6 Jason 6 Shane C. 29 Charyl 34 Joanne L. 35 Gail 40 Today in Sobriety Georgia G. 1 Sue 1 Mike A. 6 George H. 27 Walsingham Chad M. 2 Bill K. 4 Marty L. 5 Ohio Mike 17 Beverly P. 35
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Opinions expressed in Plain & Straight are not those of Alcoholics Anonymous, nor does the publication of any article imply endorsement or affiliation by Pinellas Intergroup or Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. and the A.A Symbol are registered trademarks of Alcoholic Anonymous World Services, Inc.
It’s Only An Hour
I thought to stay home but it’s only an hour So I go for a dose Of the magical power I take a seat Against the wall Next to Bubba With the southern drawl
All the regulars file in There’s Mike and Joe Sara and Tim
Crazy Carl is at it again Yelling at Bob His very best friend
There goes Len Across the floor Three cups already He’s getting one more
He slides his feet He’s got a weird gait The Thorazine shuffle A term coined by Nate
I trade smiles With my friend Gus They’re all effing crazy Except for us
Margaret and Sue Are laughing out loud They’re having such fun Up high on their cloud
The gavel sounds And so we begin Kevin’s in charge I get a kick outta him
It starts with the usual So mundane
The readings, the guidelines Not why I came
Then the big question Is anyone new? We look around Tonight there are two
There’s a big guy He’s a marine His hands are shaking He looks kinda mean
And a young hot mess Says she’s not sure If she belongs here She sits by the door
We snap to attention It’s time to get real We think we can help them We know how they feel
Hands go up Kevin must choose He calls on Sam With him we can’t lose
Sam’s an ex con With muscles and tats He’s had a rough life Not ashamed of his stats
Searching for words He digs deep in his heart Inspiring the newbies To embrace this fresh start
He recalls from his past The pain and the gloom Then speaks of the hope That he found in this room
Next goes Len What the hell That guy’s nuts
Can’t Kevin tell
But there’s more to Len than meets the eye His soulful words Make the big guy cry
And so we speak One after another A barber, a cop A mom and a brother
Despite many strengths We’ve all been to hell Yet thanks to each other We’re here now to tell
Next thing I know Up goes my hand Compelled to reach out I might even stand
Without any planning The words just flow Where do they come from I’ll never know
The hour passes And so we’re through We did the best That we could do
The girl is hopeful as she leaves The big guy’s shedding big tears of relief Maybe they’ll make it, maybe not We know in our hearts We gave all we got
Once again I trade smiles with Gus We’re all effing crazy Thank Howard for us - Jeanne H.
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A New Start 50.00
A Work In Progress Group 50.00
After Work Bunch 170.55
Back Porch After Work Bunch 350.00
Batman's Men's Meeting 330.00
Cash Customer 75.00
Corrections 120.00
Find Yourself 100.00
Forty Niners Group 20.00
Free Spirits 55.00
Getting It Together 300.00
Honesty Group 100.00
Humility Group 450.00
Intergroup Meeting 91.86 Ladies' Beach Serenity Break Group 35.00
Never Too Late Group 64.74
New Beginnings Womens 162.50
New Hope Group 125.00
Primary Purpose 71.54
Real Happy Hour Group 50.00
San Martin Group 6.89
Shore Acres Gratitude 214.46
Simple Solution 37.90
Sisters On A Journey 70.00
St Pete Group 10.00
Steering Committee Meeting 16.00
Steps To Sobriety Workshop 100.00
Sunrise Sunset Group 270.00
Together We Can 150.00
Wonderful Program 100.00
Total $3,746.44
February 2018
CORRECTIONS
WOULD LIKE
TO THANK:
San Martin,
Tony C., Oldsmar Group for
Mary (R.I.P.)
Seminole Group, Holiday Isles
FOR DONATING
LITERATURE!
