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

TEMPORARY KISS MEETING CHANGE FROM SATURDAY TO FRIDAY

KISS SPEAKER MEETING DAY IS CHANGED FEBRUARY 24, AND MARCH 23RD - STILL AT MORNINGSIDE METHODIST CHURCH AT 7PM. PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO YOUR FRIENDS IN AA AND AL-ANON.

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 -- THE 2012 EVENT IS OVER AND IT WAS A GREAT; WATCH FOR SOBERFEST 2013 NEWS

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/

A. A. Cooperates With Professionals

If you are a Professional Working With Alcoholics, perhaps you would like more information. Click on link below to send a request or establish a contact with Marion/Polk County, Oregon A.A.

A.A.s Cooperate with Professionals.

Public Information about Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, or wish to establish a contact in Marion/Polk Counties, Oregon click on the link below.

Click here to send a request learn how Alcoholics Anonymous can help you.