Alcoholics Anonymous
is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience,
strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only
requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are
no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through
our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect,
denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish
to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any
causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other
alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
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EFFECTIVE JAN. 15 2012 NEW CONTACT INFORMATION
There are new ways to contact key service positions or committees in Marion and Polk County A.A.
**********CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE LISTING on the "Contact Us" page.*********
LOCAL AREA NEWS
CENTRAL OFFICE AND HOT-LINE PHONE VOLUNTEERS
A phone call is often the first time someone reaches out to
AA.
Both the Central Office and the Hotline Coordinators have an
on-going need for volunteers to answer phones. Contact Central
Office at 503-399-0599 (between 10 and 2 weekday, or Ben at
503-375-0382 after these hours if you would like to give back for
what you have been given.
Intergroup Meeting Location And New IGR Orientation
Meeting
Willamette Valley Intergroup holds it's monthly meeting on the
3rd Monday of every month. The location is: St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, 1444 Liberty St. S.E. in Salem.
Everyone is welcome to attend this very important service meeting.
FOR NEW INTERGROUP REPRESENTATIVES --- there is an orientation
meeting before the regular Intergroup meeting. This meeting starts
at 6:30PM and is located in the small annex room in the hall. The
orientation meeting simply lets new representatives know what the
Intergroup is and what an Intergroup Representative does. We have a
short question and answer period near the end of the meeting.
SOBERFEST NEWS -- 2012 ACTIVITY IS UNDERWAY - MORE WILL BE
REVEALED
SOBERFEST FUND RAISER
WOW! WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT SOBERFEST --3 DAYS_2
NIGHTS_PLUS $100 FOR MEALS. Contact a Soberfest Committee Member
for more information. Click
here to download a flyer.
SOBERFEST 2012 REGISTRATION
COMING ATTRACTION -SOBERFEST 2012 ***PERHAPS YOU WANT TO BE THE
FIRST TO REGISTER*** WELL HERE IS YOUR CHANCE****THE REGISTRATION
FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE. PASS THE WORD! Click here to download a
flyer.
COMING ATTRACTION -SOBERFEST 2012 THE PROGRAM IS COMING TOGETHER**** HERE IS A SNEAK PREVIEW; PASS THE WORD! Click here to download a
preliminary copy
JAIL MEETINGS - We Need Help
The Marion County Sheriff has eliminated all evening meetings at
the jail. All the groups including our women and men AA meeting has
had to scramble to try and locate people who can continue taking
meetings in during the day time. To complicate things, only certain
times of the day are possible due to the Sheriff's staffing.
The time available currently is Monday at 8:00am. This allows
several of AA's dedicated servants to carry the message of hope to
the residents. We need more help... especially with the men's
meeting. Only two of the original 8 men are able to continue. These
are dedicated men but they do need help. Women, don't be
intimidated by the "jail" setting, you are carrying the message of
hope, that a person can have a different life. We do recover!
Won't you please take a few brave moments when they ask "Does
anyone have announcements?" to speak up and make a request that
members participate in their own recovery by carrying it into the
county jail? Your recovery WILL be impacted positively, I Promise!
Contact me Jane A at (503) 580-1906 or Central Office for more
information.
Opportunities To Be Of Service:
Central Office is looking for volunteers to answer phones
after hours. Contact Ben at 503-375-0382 if you are interested.
Central Office is looking for volunteers to work in the
office. 1-year sobriety requirement.
Central Office is looking for volunteers to do 12 Step
Calls. Laura at Central Office is always interested in talking to
anyone interested in volunteering at Central Office.
For more information about these or any other service
positions:
Call Central Office at (503) 399-0599, or go to a committee meeting.
For information about The Hospitals and Institutions (H.& I) Committee contact
Ken at 503-798-6580 or Kristopher S. at 503-551-2850.
Contact Oregon Area 58 Mid-Valley Region Corrections Coordinator
Larry S. 541-223-8253 for information about Oregon state prison
meetings and other state corrections activities.
Contact Jane A., 503-580-1906 for information about Marion
County Jail Meetings.
Contact Dan V., 503-835-8023 for information about Polk County
Jail Meetings.
Al-Anon
For Al-Anon schedules and info click here:
http://www.oregonal-anon.org/
Cooperation With Professionals
Professionals Working With Alcoholics
A.A.s Cooperate with Professionals.
Public Information about Alcoholics Anonymous
How learn about and locate Alcoholics Anonymous in Marion and Polk Counties
Click here to learn how
Alcoholics Anonymous can help you.
