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Campfire meeting in the GorgeSerenity by the Columbia will be starting their campfiremeetings Saturday, June 4th through Sept 24th6pm hot dogs and food 7pm meetingHome valley park, milepost 50 off HWY 14PRIMARY PURPOSEJUNE 2016Vol: 6vancaa@vanintgrp.com360-694-3870Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-6 Fri: 12-5:30 Sat: 9-1pmPractice VIGILANCEYou never know what islurking around the corner.Always be aware of yoursurroundings.Ourprimarypurpose isto carry itsmessage tothealcoholicwho stillsuffers.I amresponsibleWhenanyone,anywhere,reaches outfor help, Iwant thehand ofA.A.always tobe there.And forthat: I amresponsibleNEWSLETTER CONTENTFinancial PageSteering & IntergroupMinutesFriendly meeting notices:Over 55 has changed Mon, Wed, Friday meeting time.Time will now be from 1pm-2pm23-4Local & Monthly Events5Districts and Area Info.5Calendar6MONTHLY BUSINESSMEETINGS2nd Monday6/13Steering Comm. Mtg5:30 pmIntergroup Meeting3rd Monday6/20The Nut House is now Fridays only.Recover We in Washougal has moved to St. Matthewschurch: 716 17th St. Washougal, WA. 98671WISH, @ memorial urgent care on Tuesday evening, isno longer running.R360very, no longer on Mondays @7pm. Now, on Fridays @ 7pm.If you have changes please give us a call and we willupdate the community for you.District 37 Meeting6/284th TuesdayStanding Comm. 6:30 pmGSR Mtg. 7:00 pmDistrict 76/304th ThursdayStanding Comm. 6:30 pmGSR Mtg. 7:00 pm
Group Contributions Y. T. 00150.002,094.0912.202,106.2912 X 1260.00A New Beginning400.00A New Life29.00A New Morning2,216.46Amboy Renegades53.00As Bill Sees It101.55As We Recovered70.00Battleground AA25.00Bozo’s by the Berries213.24Camas Group53.62Carson Spirit of the Gorge75.00Chapter Nine250.16Cherry Grove Gr.280.00Coffee Break17.29Dry Tribe17.00E. Co. Women’s Gr.140.00Easier Softer Way15.00ESBB970.00ES Women’s Book Study50.00Fireside206.99First Shot457.01Forged from Adversity60.00Fresh Start804.79La Center Group9.50Ladies by the Lavender62.56Lewis River AA145.20Lighthouse120.00McGillivray Study Gr.380.00Miracles at Noon1,583.00OB’s Speaker’s Mtg153.50Ready & Willing52.35Round Table228.90Saturday Night BBSG200.00She Who Remembers132.00Step Sisters225.00Stevenson AA200.00Sunday Night Alternatives 100.00Sunday Solutions297.50There is a Solution10.00Tightrope walkers63.95United Sober Group150.00Wayfarer’s155.00Wednesday Night Recovery 130.00Welcome Home24.46W. Vancouver Group30.36Women’s Emotional S.151.62Sub Total11,170.01Misc. Cont.97.24Total11,267.25Checking: May 2016Beginning 7)Sub Total:3,024.49Total outstanding(100.32)Ending Balance:2,924.17Event Account:Balance:1,400.00PROFIT & LOSSMAY 2016Ordinary Income/ExpenseIncome:AANon AATotal Income:Expense:Misc. Expenses:Card Merchant Svs:Office Supplies:Literature/CoinsBad Debts:Bank ChargesLicenses (State)InsuranceMiscellaneousTotal Misc. Expense:Payroll Expenses:L&IEmp. SecurityIRS:Net Wages:Total net wages:Total Payroll Exp:YEAR TO DATE otal Utilities:Total 9.8931,706.82Net Ordinary IncomeOther Income/Expense:Other Income:Cont.—GroupCont.—Misc.Total undraising ActivitiesPicnic:Total Fundraising ActivitiesMiscellaneous Income:Total Misc. Income:Total Other IncomeNet IncomePrudent Reserve AccountMay Beg Bal:11,854.805% Grp. Cont.87.37Dividend.55Balance11,942.72Sales Tax Acct: 5/31/16Beg. bal:958.48Tx to e Reserve AccountMay Beg Bal:1,072.73Tx into ess is not a matter of good fortune or worldlypossessions. It’s a mental attitude. It comes fromappreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don’t have. It’s so simple-yet sodifficult for the human mind to comprehend.The 12 Step Prayer Book #125
STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR MAY 9TH, 2016The meeting opened at 5:33pm with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity PrayerATTENDANCE:ChairpersonRichard R.Vice-ChairpersonJeff H.Position #1David C.Position #2Laurie H.Position #3Darcy S.AlternateDoug J.Recording SecretaryBeci S.Office AssistantJanna V.Office AssistantMarcy B.excusedexcusedThe Steering Committee minutes for April 11th and April 25th, 2016 were read and approved.The Intergroup meeting minutes for April 18th, 2016 were read.HOTLINE REPORT: While Maureen is out of town Tom S. will be handling her responsibilitiesTREASULRER’S REPORT: April 2016Checking: April 2016Beg x to PR(87.37)Tx to tax(316.67)End Balance2,284.75Event AccountBalance1,400.00Tax AccountBeg BalanceTx from ckgEnd Balance641.81316.67958.48Prudent ReserveBeg Balance11,854.23Tx from ckg87.37Interest0.57End Balance11,942.17Employee ReserveBeg Balance3,519.63Tx into ckg(2,446.95)InterestEnd Balance0.051,072.73INTERGROUP REPORT:WEBSITE REPORT:Scott will be by 5/13 to go over site, still missing meetingsOLD BUSINESS:Marcy updated on all accountsNEW BUSINESS:Marcy and Janna will be changing layout of office a bit.Recycling is free. We will start recycling, garbage every other weekJeff will look at the computer and clean it up if necessary. See how this comes out then decide if computer upgrade is necessary.Laurie and Darcy move to create an independent financial committee. Passed. Greg and Doug are willing to serve on this committee.Finance committee is responsible for managing the boards review of, and action related to, the organizations financial health.Deposits will continue to be made on Fridays.Open house this week . 5/14Installation of QuickBooks. Jeff will ck compatibility.The Meeting adjourned at 6:55 with the Lords PrayerIn Service, Beci S., Recording Secretary.
VANCOUVER INTERGROUP MEETING MINUTESMay 16th, 2016www.vancouveraa.orgvancaa@vanintgrp.comOpen the meeting at-------------------- 6:35 with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity PrayerRead the April 18, 2016 Intergroup Meeting minutes, read by Virginia, approved.Read the May 9, 2016 Steering Committee minutes, read by Shane.HOTLINE REPORT: Maureen filled the last few slots that were open on the hotline.TREASURER’S REPORT: See attachedINTERGROUP REPORT: FYI:Transition is going wellCleaning and/or updating computerJanna is doing a deep clean on the officeWe’re going green!Please announce to the groups that we are open on Saturday, 9am to 1pm. WEBSITE REPORT:Progress on website; checking with Scott to make sure that all meetings are included on the siteOLD BUSINESS:Schedule for Marcy; Monday, Tuesday and WednesdaySchedule for Janna; Thursday, Friday and SaturdaySpecial steering committee meeting held on 4/25 where job duties were delegated to Janna & MarcyNew guidelines were accepted by groups last month.NEW BUSINESS:1. Please get the word out to the groups that the Intergroup office is now open on Saturday’s 9am to 1pm.2. Picnic chair open and needs to be filled. Please take back to groups to find a Picnic Chair.Call Richard 360-901-6158.3. Steering committee openings: we will have a opening for alternate, Greg H was nominated. Please take back to your groups for anyother nominees.4.The meeting adjourned at 7:15 with the Responsibility Statement.
LOCAL EVENTSWAYFARER’S SPEAKER’SMEETINGJune 11th, 2016at 7:30 pmMemorial Lutheran Church,2700 E. 28th Street, VancouverWill be featuring:AA speaker: Al-Anon Speaker:**********************************CARSON AA SPIRIT OF THEGORGECarson Hot Springs,Sunday, June 26th, 2016Potluck 6:30 pmSpeaker 7:00 pmSpeaker: TBAQuestions?(509) 427-4970 or(503) 701-6574**********************************RULE 62Speaker’s MeetingCentral Bible Church8815 ne Glisan Street, Portland ORJuly Birthday CelebrationSat. July 30 Noon to 5pmHazel Dell Park2300 NE 68th St. Vancouver, Wa. 98665Clark M– 35 yrsRod B– 30 yrsMichael W– 25 yrsSally Z– 20 yrsLyle N– 10 yrsWe will provide water, hot dogs, hamburgers and fixings'. Please bring yourfamily and a potluck dish to share, a lawnchair and your favorite musical instrument.32 ANNUALOcean Shores AlkathonJuly 3rd, 4th , and 5th 2016North Beach High SchoolMeetings-Speakers-CampingTent &RV parking– min 10 donation perday. Meals Provided. Bring your favoriteside dishes. Salmon Bake, fun and fellowship. For more info: Vicke 360-581-6399 orJeanne 360-289-3711.2016 Pacific Regional ForumHilton Waikoloa Village Hawaii!!Registration forms located at intergroupSept 30– October 2Hotel reservations from 165 per coupleRegistration forms to GSO by Sept 26,2016For more info: (808)886-1234All-Anon Speaker:Join us for a no host dinner at 5pmprior to the meetingAt thePortland Seafood Company,9722 SE Washington St., Portland OR*********************************Friday Night Happy HourSpeaker meetingCamas Friends ChurchNE 4th and Ione St. Camas, WA. 98607June 3rd, 20167:30pmSpeaker: JasonWestern Washington Area 72Grapevine LiteratureQuarterly Business MeetingHosted by District 27June 11, 20169am Fellowship10am-3pm BusinessMain dish provided. Please bring aside or dessert.7th tradition will be observed.Long Beach Grange5715 Sand Ridge RoadLong Beach, WA 98631Info:dcm27@area72aa.org36th ANNUALWOMAN TO WOMANJUNE 10, 11 & 12Meetings, fellowship, speakers, arts& crafts, raffle, fun and a NO TALENT SHOW on Saturday evening.7pm Saturday, June 18th, 2016AA Speaker:LET NO ONE EVER COME TOYOU WITHOUT LEAVING BETTER AND HAPPIER. BE THELIVING EXPRESSION OFGOD’S KINDNESS. KINDNESSIN YOUR FACE, KINDNESS INYOUR EYES, KINDNESS INYOUR SMILE.-MOTHER TERESAVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCarry the Message Behind the WallsVolunteer Orientation– Wednesday, June 8thLarch Corrections Center15314 NE Dole Valley RoadYacolt, WA. 98675Contacts:Greg H– 360-487-0410Paul F– 949-291-2922Cost 135Includes 2 nights of lodging, fullmeals on Saturday and breakfastSunday. W/C access availablePilgrim Firs Conference Center3318 SW Lake Flora RdPort Orchard, WA. 98367Info: Roxanna– 253-228-5517OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS;IT HAS NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO TURN THE KNOB AND JUST WALK INToleranceThe most lovable quality anyone can possess is tolerance.It is the vision that enables one to see things from another viewpoint.It is the generosity that conceded to others the right to their own opinions and their ownpeculiarities.It is the bigness that enables us to let people be happy in their own way instead of ourway.
JUNE 2016SunMonTueWedThu21FriSat3 HAPPY HOURSPEAKER’SMTG 7:30 PMCAMAS4 OB’s SPEAKER’SMEETINGARCHIVES QRTLY567891011 WAYFARER’SSPKR’S MTG7:30 PM1213 STEERINGCOMM MTG5:30 PM14151617181920 INTEGROUPCOMM MTG6:30 PM21222324252728 DISTRICT 37GSR MTG7 PM2926CARSON AASPKR MTG6:30PMRULE 62SPEAKER’SMTG 7 PM30 DISTRICT 7STANDG COMM6:30 PMGSR MTG 7 PMJULY 2016SunMonTueWedThuFriSat1 HAPPY HOURSPEAKER’SMTG 7:30 PMCAMAS2 OB’s SPEAKER’SMEETINGARCHIVES QRTLY3456789 WAYFARER’SSPKR’S MTG7:30 PM1011 STEERINGCOMM MTG5:30 PM1213141516171920212223Picnic18 INTEGROUPCOMM MTG6:30 PM242526 DISTRICT 37GSR MTG7 PM27293030CARSON AASPKR MTG6:30PM28 DISTRICT 7STANDG COMM6:30 PMGSR MTG 7 PMRULE 62SPEAKER’SMTG 7 PM
VANCOUVER INTERGROUP MEETING MINUTES May 16 th, 2016 www.vancouveraa.org vancaa@vanintgrp.com Open the meeting at----- 6:35 with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer Read the April 18, 2016 Intergroup Meeting minutes, read by Virginia, approved. Read the May 9, 2016 Steering Committee minutes, read by Shane.
