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G.S.R.’s Welcome Assembly
G.S.R. Annual Gathering
Whether you are newly
elected or you have been
in function for a while.
Saturday January 19, 2019
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Greetings at 8:30 a.m.
On the menu:
•Presentation of the Area Committee
•Presentation of our financial year 2018
•Experience sharing by former GSR
•Presentation by the Area Delegate
•Information & fellowship
Alcoholics Anonymous
Area 87
(Southwest Québec) www.aa87.org
This Assembly is for you!
CRCS Saint-Zotique
75, carré Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Montréal H4C 3A1
Métro Place St-Henri (ligne Orange)
I N T H I S
I S S U E
Literature
Committee
1
Favorite
Quote
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As Bill Sees It 2
One picture…
a thousand
words
2
Literature… ...the AArt of Recovery.
Practical Guide for Literature Representative and Others
2019 - A.A. - “Our Big Book - 80 Years, 71 Languages”
For the Newcomer
Suggested Pamphlets
Featured
Pamphlet
2
January - February 2019 Number 23
Contact us 2
Literature Rep, here is finally a tool to help you. The Literature card is finally
available. Ask your G.S.R. or the Literature Sales Counter for it.
Let Literature Carry the Message, Too.
A.A. member’s favorite quote
DAILY RESOLUTIONS
The idea of "twenty-four-hour living" applies primarily to the emotional life of the individual. Emotionally speaking, we must not live in yesterday, nor in tomor-row. A New Year: 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes — a time to consider directions, goals, and actions. I must make some plans to live a normal life, but also I must live emo-tionally within a twenty-four-hour frame, for if I do, I don't have to make New Year's resolutions! I can make every day a New Year's day! I can decide, "Today I will do this . . . Today I will do that." Each day I can measure my life by trying to do a little better, by deciding to follow God's will and by making an effort to put the principles of our A.A. program into action.
— DAILY REFLECTIONS, P. 374
Literature Committee - 2019 Workshops
Watch the upcoming flyers for more details. Don’t forget to reserve your spot by calling 514-374-3688 ext. 3 (voice mail)
For questions, comments or orders, don’t hesitate to contact us.
514-374-3688 ext. 1 514-374-9230 [email protected] publications.aa87.org
Featured Pamphlet: The “God” Word - Agnostic and Atheist Members in A.A.
Excerpts:
* “Let us always try to be inclusive rather than exclusive; let us reme-ber that each alcoholic among us is a member of A.A., so long as he or she declares.” * “Whatever you do, please don’t let someone else’s religious beliefs prevent you from finding the solu-tions that is available to you through Alcoholics Anonymous.” * “I believe that the first stage in my recovery was a deep-down ho-nesty with myself, admitting that alcohol was controlling me and that there was nothing I could do about it on my own. I needed a power greater than alcohol and greater than me - and I found that power in Alcoholics Anonymous..”
In Bill W.’s Words:
“We have atheists and agnostics. We have people of nearly every race, cultuRe and religion. In A.A. we are supposed to be bound together in the kin-ship of a common suffering. Consequently, the full individual liberty to practice any creed or principle or therapy whatever should be a first consideration for us all. Let us not, therefore, pressure anyone with our individual or even our collective views. Let us instead accord each other the respect and love that is due to every human being as he tries to make his way toward the light.”
(excerpt from:
The “God” Word, p. 5) (Reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services Inc.)
publications.aa87.org
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One picture…
a thousand words
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As Bill Sees It
(B-5)
This brochure brings together shares of atheist and agnostic members.
“This volume includes several hun-
dred excerpts from our literature,
touching nearly every aspect of
A.A.’s way of life. It is felt that this
material may become an aid to indi-
vidual meditation and a stimulant to
group discussion, and may well lead
to a still wider reading of all our lite-
rature.”
(Foreword from Bill W. p. iii) (Reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services Inc.)
CERAASA 2019 (Laval, Quebec)
Canadian Eastern Regional Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly
Please use ONE form for each person registering
Please send your completed registration form with cheque or money order payable to“CERAASA 2019”
to the following address:
CERAASA 2019
440 rue Theberge apt. 304
Terrebonne, Quebec J6W 2R4
Registration and payment may also be made on-line, see:www.ceraasa.org
“Our Big Book – 80 years, 71 Languages”
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Name on
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If you hold a SERVICE POSITION at Group, District, Area, Intergroup, Central Office, GSO please let us know your
current position:
Your Area: Click or tap here to enter text. Your District: Click or tap here to enter text.
Would you like to participate on a panel?:☐ Yes ☐ No
TRANSLATION
Do you require translation? If so,TO ☐ English ☐ French
FEES – choose one or both:
☐ Registration $30.00
☐ Registration & Banquet $80.00
MEAL SELECTION
Select ONE of the followings:
☐ Pork ☐Chicken ☐ Vegetarian
If arriving by air, please contact our Transportation Team with your arrival schedule [email protected]
COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / SPECIAL NEEDS:
HOTEL: For reservations at Sheraton Laval, call 1-800-667-2440 (toll-free) or 450-687-2440, or on the web:
www.ceraasa.org
Special hotel pricing deadline is Jan. 22, 2019. Use Code CERAASA 2019
Pre-
District 87-06
45th Annual West Island
Spring Roundup
Saturday 7:00pm & Sunday 10 am May 25th – 26th 2019
Pre-Registration and at the Door Registration Saturday 5:30pm
$30.00 Sunday Lunch included (Chicken, Vegetarian or Vegan)
Saturday Night Music & Dancing Out of Town Speakers
Bring your Sponsor
Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Drive
Dorval, Quebec H9S 2E5
Registration and Information e-mail:
[email protected] Volunteers needed
2019: THE BIG BOOK TURNS 80!
Don’t miss this bilingual anniversary conference Sponsored by Area 87 – For all AA members!
SATURDAY APRIL 6th 2019
Guest speakers – Panelists – Boxed Lunches The Big Book, titled Alcoholics Anonymous, was first published in April 1939 after 100 alcoholics recovered from alcoholism. In this book, these first members explain precisely, how they have recovered. Where ? Cégep Ahuntsic (Montreal), 9155 St-Hubert St. When ? Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm How much ? 30$, including a healthy boxed lunch / pre-sale only Deadline for pre-sale : March 15 2019
Information: [email protected]
A.A. Gratitude Day
3rd Golf Tournament
Saturday June 1st, 2019
Club de Golf CONTINENTAL
1567 Chemin des Patriotes
Sainte-Victoire de Sorel
J0G 1T0
Special Events
Some service offices hold yearly banquets,
conventions, and similar events, using
the ‘’profits’’ for support of the office.
Excerpt from
A.A. Guidelines Central or Intergroup
Offices
(MG-2)
Organised by Area 87 Work Group on Finance
Info & registration: [email protected]
Golf, cart, supper, AA speaker & Fellowship
$125 / person _________________________
Supper only : $50 / person
Welcome All!
Number of participants is limited. Reserve your participation early!
Hello, my name is ______, I am an alcoholic and the literature representative to the group.
A.A. literature includes dozens of books and pamphlets on all topics related to alcoholism, recovery and service. There are also La Vigne, Le Grapevine and La Viña, which are magazines full of alcoholic sharings and useful information.
However, it is suggested that we start by getting (and reading) our Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous.
As we often hear, "it is better to read our publications so as not to be a victim of those who do not read them".
For the newcomer Living Sober As Bill Sees It Daily Reflections Twelve Steps,&Twelve Traditions A Newcomer Asks Problems Other Than Alcoholism Understanding Anonymity
On the history of A.A. AA Comes of Age Dr Bob and The Good Oldtimers “Pass It On” Markings on the Journey (DVD 30 min.)
On sponsorship Questions and Answers on Sponsorship One-on-One On the Higher PowerDo You Think You’re Different? Many Paths to Spirituality The“God” Word Came to Believe
About the Services The AA Group AA Archives
Some publications are available in audio or digital format Visit the online store at aa87.org
Literature Card
Other Suggested Readings
For the newcomer Living Sober As Bill Sees It Daily Reflections Twelve Steps,&Twelve Traditions A Newcomer Asks Problems Other Than Alcoholism Understanding Anonymity
On the history of A.A. AA Comes of Age Dr Bob and The Good Oldtimers “Pass It On” Markings on the Journey (DVD 30 min.)
On sponsorship Questions and Answers on Sponsorship One-on-One On the Higher PowerDo You Think You’re Different? Many Paths to Spirituality The“God” Word Came to Believe
About the Services The AA Group AA Archives
Some publications are available in audio or digital format Visit the online store at aa87.org
Other Suggested Readings
Hello, my name is ______, I am an alcoholic and the literature representative to the group.
A.A. literature includes dozens of books and pamphlets on all topics related to alcoholism, recovery and service. There are also La Vigne, Le Grapevine and La Viña, which are magazines full of alcoholic sharings and useful information.
However, it is suggested that we start by getting (and reading) our Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous.
As we often hear, "it is better to read our publications so as not to be a victim of those who do not read them".
Literature Card
GENERAL SERVICES CONFERENCE’S THEME
1951-2019
# YEAR THEME
1 1951 Genuine Faith - It Begins as an Experiment and Ends as an Experience
2 1952 Progress - Humility and Unity
3 1953 On the Threshold of Maturity
4 1954 The Lost Commandment, The Dictionary and A.A.
5 1955 A.A. Had Truly Come of Age
6 1956 Self-Confidence and Responsibility
7 1957 Stability and Responsibility Without Complacency
8 1958 Promise and Progress
9 1959 Confidence- Absence of Fear of the Future
10 1960 Need for Improved Internal and External Communications
11 1961 Working and Growing Together
12 1962 One Primary Purpose
13 1963 Our Common Welfare
14 1964 Sharing
15 1965 More Effective Ways to Use Tools of Service
16 1966 Principles and Responsibility (This was the 1st Conference to have a "Theme")
17 1967 Sponsorship - The Hand of A.A.
18 1968 Unity Vital to A.A. Survival, Growth
19 1969 Group Conscience Guides A.A.
20 1970 Service - The Heart of A.A.
21 1971 Communication: Key to A.A. Growth
22 1972 Our Primary Purpose
23 1973 Responsibility - Our Expression of Gratitude
24 1974 Understanding and Cooperation - Inside and Outside A.A.
25 1975 Unity Through Love and Service
26 1976 Sponsorship - Our Privilege and Responsibility
27 1977 The A.A. Group - Where it Begins
28 1978 The Member and the Group - Recovery Through Service
29 1979 The Legacies: Our Heritage and My Responsibility
30 1980 Participation: The Key to Recovery
31 1981 A.A. Takes Its Inventory
32 1982 The Traditions - Our Way of Unity
33 1983 Anonymity - Our Spiritual Foundation
34 1984 Gratitude - The Language of the Heart
35 1985 Golden Moments of Reflection
GENERAL SERVICES CONFERENCE’S THEME
1951-2019
36 1986 A.A.'s Future - Our Responsibility
37 1987 The Seventh Tradition - A Turning Point
38 1988 Singleness of Purpose - Key to Unity
39 1989 Anonymity - Living Our Traditions
40 1990 The Home Group - Our Responsibility and Link to A.A.'s Future
41 1991 Sponsorship: Gratitude in Action
42 1992 The A.A. Message in a Changing World
43 1993 A.A. Takes Its Inventory - The General Service Conference Structure
44 1994 Spirit of Sacrifice
45 1995 Pass It On - Our Three Legacies
46 1996 Preserving Our Fellowship - Our Challenge
47 1997 Spirituality - Our Foundation
48 1998 Our Twelfth Step Work
49 1999 Moving Forward: Unity Through Humility
50 2000 Trusting Our Future to A.A. Principles
51 2001 Love and Service
52 2002 Sharing the Steps, Traditions and Concepts
53 2003 Living A.A.'s Principles Through Sponsorship
54 2004 Our Singleness of Purpose - the Cornerstone of A.A.
55 2005 Basics of Our Home Group - Recovery, Unity and Service
56 2006 Sponsorship, Service and Self-Support in a Changing World
57 2007 Our 12th Step Responsibility - Are We Going to Any Length?
58 2008 Communication and Participation -The Key to Unity and Self-Support
59 2009 Our Commitment to Carry A.A.’s Message - Enthusiasm and Gratitude in Action
60 2010 Practicing A.A.’s Principles - the Pathway to Unity
61 2011 We are Responsible for A.A.'s Future – Let it Begin With Us
62 2012 Anonymity: Our Spiritual Responsibility in the Digital Age
63 2013 The General Service Conference Takes Its Inventory – Our Solution in Action
64 2014 Communicating Our Legacies – Vital in a Changing World
65 2015 Celebrating 80 Years of Recovery, Unity and Service – The Foundation for Our Future
66 2016 Our Spiritual Way of Life: Steps, Traditions, and Concepts
67 2017 Supporting Our Future
68 2018 AA – Solution for All Generations
69 2019 Big Book, 80 Years, 71 languages