Intergrouper January 2019

Offi ce Hours Central Florida Intergroup Services, Inc. P (407) 260-5822 9-4 M-F 283 Live Oaks Boulevard, Building 6 F (407) 260-5604 10-2 Saturday Casselberry FL 32707 24 Hour Hotline Closed Sunday email: cfi @embarqmail.com 407-260-5408 web: http://www.cfl intergroup.org

BEST SUNDAY

The below article was written over Twenty-five years ago by a grateful alcoholic. “THIS IS HOW IT WORKS”!! Thought we would share would you.Gratefully written by Ralph C.

For me Sunday is the best day of the week. When I wake-up, I have no fears or pain. I am able to enjoy the sun, the sky and the things people take for granted, like reading the newspaper and remembering what I read, sitting with my family, talking or joking about yesterday and planning for tomorrow and keeping those plans. There was a time in my life when every day was a nightmare, but Sunday’s were the worst. No matter how hard I tried to hide or save enough Alcohol to get through another Sunday, I couldn’t. You see Sunday is a nightmare for most alcoholics because liquor stores are closed, and most alcoholics do not have the kind of money you need to drink in a bar. So I would try and buy and save enough liquor to last all day long, but it never worked out that way. I would drink it all before sunrise. I would be unbearable all day long fighting with my family be-cause my body would start to have withdrawal symptoms. I did this day after day, week after week, year after year, until one day I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Four years ago I put down the drink with the help of ALCOHOLS ANONYMOUS. So you see every day of the week is a great day, but Sunday is always going to be my best day of the week.

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ROSE ANN’S LETTER

The letter below was written by Ralph C’s daughter on 10/24/90 when she was 8 years old. She couldn’t find a card so she made one. Thought this was very inspirational for those wanting to become sober! Certainly a good reason to. Thanks. Hope you enjoy reading this.

To Daddy,I’m very proud of you. I am so glad that you took that first step in admitting to yourself that you have a problem. That was probably one of the hardest things you had to do. I am very happy you have changed so much and I thank you God, and AA for that. Some kids would probably be embarrassed and ashamed of having a father that goes to AA. Well I’m not. I’m proud of you, and I would never be ashamed of you. I’m glad you’re putting the pieces back to your life and bringing this family close again. Keep going to AA and I’ll always be proud because you’re not just my father you’re my friend, and I love you Daddy.Love, Rose Ann

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Altamonte SpringsJasper S - 10Charles C - 9Carl B - 6Shawn A - 6Dave M - 1Sean H - 1

Apopka Big BookEric H - 1

Central OrlandoGordon R - 32Jeff R - 20Christine S - 13Rochelle T - 9Scott B - 5Erin H - 4Heather R - 3Bryan - 3Cameron G - 2Andre W - 2Alesia - 1Michele C - 1Michelle T - 1Jeanie C - 1

Clean AirDoris V - 28 Lou W - 25 Phil T - 19 Bob J - 9Kristen J - 9 Tatia J - 8Steve J - 8 George M - 5 Ron H - 4

College Park TriangleRyhan - 12Zach - 1

CrossroadsJim T - 26Glen D - 25Fred S - 9Lynette C - 5Wendy C - 4Julianne B - 2Alex B - 2Chris C - 2Michele C - 1

Dr. PhillipsKevin M - 37Dennis P - 28Jill H - 22Deb W - 13Frank D - 9Tommy H - 7Mike L - 4Gabe B - 4Tony S - 3Zach O - 3Nicole F - 3Jeff B - 2Mustapha A - 2Keesha D - 2Matthew M - 2Tom S - 2Andrew K - 1Ali H - 1

First Things FirstAnn P - 28Bill D - 19Deb W - 13Mike L - 4Sarah G - 4Tony S - 3Keesha D - 2Susan K - 2Ali H - 1Ashley O - 1Camille S - 1Michele W - 1

Fortunate FewTom P - 53Paul H - 1

Founders MobTatia J - 8Andre V - 4

From the HeartMaryEllen G -19Brooke M - 6

GreenhouseEstelle B - 18Diana P - 8Tanya H - 3Erin B - 2Gigi C - 1

Herd InstinctTommy M - 8

High NoonBob R - 44Ralph L - 44George M - 37Elizabeth - 32Rick B - 22Cheryl C - 11Ken A - 11Stephan G - 10Mark M - 4Barbara F - 5Kris P- -5Rashida M - 5Jen W - 2Leeann S - 2Michele B - 2Samantha J - 2Brittany W - 1

Hope & CourageMike G - 12Shelby M - 7Stanley C - 1

Hope GroupJack C - 50Kitty MC - 28Carol S - 25Debbie - 6

JaywalkersRyan F - 16Kelly L - 14Marianne S - 13Dennis A - 12Anita K - 0Jerry A - 3Alesia S - 1Matt L - 1

Keystone GroupRenita K - 10Sharon G - 2Victoria A - 2

Miracles HappenWalt C - 30Ken S - 4

Pine Hills GraceBen L - 2Mark W - 2Celia P - 1Kelvin W - 1

Pathway to PeaceJason M - 8Gregg M - 2Rudy Z - 1

PhoenixPat D - 17Mike G - 12

Primary PurposeFrank F - 14Chuck H - 3

South SanfordJacquie - 31Gary R - 31Dan W - 26Dan W - 25Ken F - 5Joe P - 4James B - 3Laura L - 3Ben C - 2Karen T - 2Nick A - 2Langston D - 1Veronica W - 1Colin E - 1

Three LegaciesJamey P - 26Drake B - 19Amanda D - 2Chris E - 2Tyler P - 1

Wekiva BasicsHolly L - 21Frank L - 1

WestlakeSteve B - 9

Winter ParkLinda D-46Larry M-43Charlie R-41Gee L-32David C-31Cory M-29Connie B-27Lou W-25Tom M-23Mark H-17Dago V-17

John W-16Meghan H-15Robby C-15Kelly M-13Bill S-11Beth M-11Ray S-10Cindy D-10Joanie P-10Ken H-10Laura V-9Lisa F-8Jeremy H-8Bobo-7Melisa-7Christie Y-7John F-6Tom C-6Tim M-6Mark T-6Susan F-6Patricia B-6Ross A-6Peter K-5Anne -4Phillip C-4Paul H-4Juan-4Michael G-4Adam C-3Kellie P-2Gabnale S-2Ann G-2Andrew M-2Kevin B-2David W-1Jacob P-1Susan K-1

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The Central Orlando Group

Presents

A Workshop on the 4th STEP

a ‘Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory’I’m resentful at: The Cause Affects my:

Mr. Brown His attention to my wife.

Sex relations Self-esteem (fear)

Told my wife of my mistress

Sex relations Self-esteem (fear)

“We went back through our lives. Nothing counted but thoroughness and honesty. When we were finished we considered it carefully.”

Big Book p. 65

What to bring: • Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous• Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions• Composition Book (any style will do)• Resentments• Fears

Saturday, January 19, 20192PM-5PM

AlcoAn Clubhouse (Central Group)310 East Colonial Drive

Orlando, FL 32801 (407-420-9008)

We Welcome Your Stories Come, share with us your experience, strength and hope as you would in a meeting, only this time share it in print. You don’t have be to a great writer. You may even cringe at the thought of getting all the spelling right. No fear and no excuse for that. We’re here, if needed, to help with the spelling, punctuation, and grammar. If you’re not sure just how to word some-thing, we can help you with that, too.

Think of writing for the Intergrouper as a form of service work. Your story may say just what someone needs to not pick up that next drink. Or, what you say may inspire someone to have hope in what had seemed like a hopeless situation. You can help without leaving your chair … by contributing your story to the Intergrouper.

Send your story to cfi@embarqmail.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Length should be a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 550 words.

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Carrying the Message Through

Social Media SPONSORED BY DISTRICT 9, NORTH FLORIDA AREA 14

Saturday, March 2, 2019 10am - 2pm Lunch Provided

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 1655 Peel Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

BIG BOOK WORKSHOP 12 STEPS IN 12 WEEKS TUESDAYS FROM 7-9PM BEGINS FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Hosted by the Hope & Courage Group with message carriers

Bruce B. & “California” Rob M.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE PROGRAM OF RECOVERY AS

PRESENTED IN THE BIG BOOK OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP:

• Deeper Understanding of the AA Program • Common Misconceptions • Historical Perspective • Taking the 12 Steps • Sponsorship • And More!

SESSION 1 on 2/5

Introduction, History, Preface, Forwards

SESSION 2 on 2/12 Dr’s Opinion, Bill’s Story

(Step 1)

SESSION 3 on 2/19 There Is A Solution

(Step 2)

SESSION 4 on 2/26 More About Alcoholism

SESSION 5 on 3/5 We Agnostics

SESSION 6 on 3/12 How It Works (Step 3)

SESSION 7 on 3/19 How It Works (Step 4)

SESSION 8 on 3/26 Into Action (Steps 5, 6, 7)

SESSION 9 on 4/2 Into Action

(Steps 8 & 9)

SESSION 10 on 4/9 Into Action

(Steps 10 & 11)

SESSION 11 on 4/16 Working With Others (Step

12)

SESSION 12 on 4/23 These Principles (Step 12)

BRING YOUR BIG BOOK, 12 & 12, AND PENS TO:

THE REBOS CLUB 130 Normandy Rd,

Casselberry, FL 32707

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Addresses to send 7th Tradition Contributions to A.A. Entities:

District 9PO Box 560064Orlando, FL 32856District 10PO Box 547853Orlando, FL 32854District 11PO Box 141571Orlando, FL 32814District 18PO Box 162855Altamonte Springs, FL 32716NFAC (North Florida Area Conference)P.O. Box 10094Jacksonville, FL 32247The General Service OfficePO Box 459Grand Central StationNew York, NY 10163-0459

Central Florida Intergroup Services, Inc.283 Live Oaks BlvdCasselberry, FL 32707

Three Legacies of AAAA’s Twelve Steps are principles for personal recovery. The Twelve Traditions ensure the unity of the Fellowship. The Twelve Concepts for World Service provide a group of related principles to help ensure that various elements of A.A’s service structure remain respon-sive and responsible to those they serve. Step One: “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unman-ageable.” Tradition One: “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.” Concept One: “The final responsibility and the ultimate authority for A.A. World services should always reside in the collective conscience of our whole Fellowship.”

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Ponderosa Group Annual Birthday Meeting

Founded 2/6/1997

Al-Anon Speaker – TBA A.A. Speaker – Dale S. (Happy Hour Group)

Fun – Food – Fellowship Bring the Family

Main Entrée Provided by Pondersosa Group Bring a Dish (if you choose)

Enjoy Salads Casseroles Vegetables, Desserts

Drinks & Coffee..Coffee..Coffee

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 College Park Presbyetrian 6:30 Fellowship Church 7:00 Dinner 118 E Par St (Corner of Par & Formosa) 8:00 Speakers Orlando, 32804

Apopka Big Book Speaker Meeting

January 2019

DATE NAME GROUP 3 Jan. Paul H. AA Way of Life 10 Jan. Orlando A. Take It Easy 17 Jan. Randy M. Stepping Stones

24 Jan. Phil E. The Herd 31 Jan. Sherwin A. Palm Beach

Thursdays at 8 PM

261 South McGee AVE. Apopka, FL

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January 2018 * An asterisk indicates information is available in the newsletter

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1CFI/Bookstore Closed

2 3 4NFACSt. Augustine*

5NFACSt. Augustine*

6NFACSt. Augustine*

7 8District 186:30 pmLongwood

9 10IntergrouperDeadline for Submissions

11 12

13 14 15 16Service Committee, 6:30 pm CFI

17 18 19 4th Step Work-shop - Central Orlando*

20 21

District 117:00 pm Orlando

22District 96:30 pm Orlando

23 24 25 26

27Delegates Meeting11:30 am Orlando

28District 106:30 pm Winter Park.

30 31Growing thru the Grapevine 9th Anniver-sary*

I am responsible. When anyone, anwhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am responsible!

Dist. 9 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday at Crossroads Group, 5205 S. Orange Ave, Ste. 204, Orlando Dist.10 meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Monday at the Winter Park Group, 5407 Lake Howell Rd., Winter Park Dist.11 meets at 7:00 p.m. the 3rd Monday at East Side Club, 2017 N Golden Rd., Orlando Dist.18 meets at 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 2140 W. S.R. 434, Longwood Delegates meet at 11:30 a.m. the last Sunday at Central, 310 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando Service Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at Intergroup on the Wednesday 10 days before the Delegates’ meeting.

Save the Date in 2019

Feb. 03 - Superbowl Party*Feb. 07 - Ponderosa Annual Birthday Meeting*Feb. 09- 10 Jaywalkers Campout*Feb. 16 - Spiritual Awakenings Workshop*Mar. 02 - Carrying the Message thru Social Media*Mar. 30 - From the Heart Spring SeminarApr. - Golf Tournament, Live Oaks Group*