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1 Office Phone Hour Hotline: Spanish Hotline: Web: Greater New Orleans Central Office, 638 Papworth Ave., Suite A Metairie, LA Hours Of Operation - Mon - Friday Noon - 6pm and Saturdays 10am - 1pm JULY 2016 BULLETIN Central Office will be closed on Monday, July 4, in celebration of the Fourth of July! GREATER NEW ORLEANS SERVICE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS Chair - Charles P. Vice Chair - Sam L. Secretary - Michelle M. Congratulations to our new Trustees! Next meeting Wednesday, July 27th at Central Office, 638 Papworth, Suite A Metairie, LA :30pm (Use Back Door) The Service Board exists as an entity comprised of the groups who participate, so it s not the same without your group s attendance! Get on the Road to Detroit!...a series of annual conferences that are designed to build enthusiasm and attendance for the 2020 International Convention. The first conference is July 1-3 in New Orleans. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 6254 Vicksburg Street, in the Christopher Room. To find out more and sign up for the Road to Detroit newsletter, visit send an to roadtodetroit2020@gmail.com, or call Alex S. at (650) Road to Detroit New Orleans July 1st 3rd, Vicksburg St. The Christopher Room New Orleans, LA Many thanks to all who participated in the 48 th Annual Big Deep South Convention. It was a huge success. Lots of fun and fellowship! We look forward to seeing you at the 49 th!!

2 2nd Publication for Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws To delete from Sec III, Pg. 1, paragraph 1 of the By-Laws annually. VI. Election of Trustees To delete from Sec VI, Pg. 2, paragraph 1 of the By-Laws one year and replace with two years. To add to Sec VI, Pgs. 2 & 3, paragraph which states Election of Trustees shall be conducted each year in an alternating pattern as follows: For Chairperson, Secretary in even numbered years; for Vice Chair in odd numbered years. All officers will serve a period of two years from July 1 st through June 31 st. 1. The Chairperson shall appoint an Elections committee at the regular March Service Board meeting. This committee will be comprised of no less than three (3) Service Board Members. 2. The Elections Committee will accept nominations from Alcoholics Anonymous members for the offices of the Trustees at the regular April Service Board meeting. 3. The following qualifications must be must in order for a person to be nominated for an office of the Trustees: must have four years of continuous sobriety. 4. The nominations will be closed and announced at the April Service Board meeting and an official ballot will be included in the May Bulletin. 5. Each Service Board Representative of an Alcoholics Anonymous group is entitled to one vote for each Trustee. 6. The Trustees will be chosen by Third Legacy procedure, as found in the A.A. World Service Manual, at the regular June Service Board meeting. The results of the election will be announced by the Elections Committee at that meeting. 7. There will be no proxy voting. 8. The newly elected officers will take office at the July Service Board meeting. 9. A nominee for any Trustee position is not eligible if that person has already served in the same position for a full-term previously unless there are no nominees for that position. To delete in Sec VI, pg. 2, paragraph two (2) second sentence To be an eligible candidate a member must have at least four years of continuous sobriety to serve as Chairperson or Vicechairperson and two years to serve as Secretary. To delete in Sec VI, Pg. 3, paragraph three (3) last line No Trustee may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office. To delete in Sec VIII, paragraph four (4), sentence 2, change or, to and. All checks and withdrawals must be signed by either the Treasurer or a Trustee or by two Trustees The By-Laws can be found on under printable literature.

3 GIVE SERVICE AS A VOLUNTEER Central Office...Volunteers are needed for Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3-6pm. Volunteers can work 2 or 3 hour shifts or as needed. Volunteers answer the phone (including the Hotline), make Newcomer Packets and handle other office duties. Additional opportunities for service... Answer Phone 12th Step Volunteer H&I/T&C...Hospitals & Institutions, Treatment & Corrections Unity & Service (workshops) PI/CPC...Public Information, Cooperation with the Professional Community DAAY in the Park Website If you need further information, please contact Kellie G. or David K. at (504) Monday Friday Noon to 6pm. BIG DEEP SOUTH WRAP-UP MEETING Will be held on Wednesday, June 29th 6:00pm at Central Office 638 Papworth Ave., Met, LA Use Back Door SERVICE BOARD MEETINGS are held at Central Office at 6:30 pm. The next meeting will be on the following date: Wednesday, July 27th GRAPEVINE COMMITTEE meets on the 1st Monday of the month at Central Office 6:30 pm. NO MEETING JULY 4TH TREATMENT AND CORRECTIONS COMMITTEE Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month For 6:30pm at Central Office ARE YOU A C.O.B.? (CENTRAL OFFICE BACKER) Help your local Central Office continue to carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic by becoming a C.O.B. & have the bulletin, flyers and information come straight to your home or only $20 annually. Contact Kellie or David at Central Office for more info. Coming to Central Office and have a large order of books, chips, or meeting books? Call ahead, so we can have them ready when you arrive. Please remember Central Office cannot make change for bills larger than a $20.00 bill. SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN All anniversaries and events must be turned in by 5pm on the 24th of each month.. Submit on the website: UNITY & SERVICE COMMITTEE Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month For 6:30pm at Central Office ANSWERPHONE The Central Office Answerphone is our 24/7 Hotline that needs volunteers to be there when the alcoholic that still suffers reaches out for help. Call Central Office at (504) during regular office hours for more information. Avoid then, the deliberate manufacture of misery, but if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to demonstrate His omnipotence. Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 133

4 DISTRICT CORNER District 12 (Northshore) Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each 8pm Holy Trinity 1 North Marigold Drive, Covington Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580, Mandeville, LA District12.org District 12 PI / CPC / T&C OUTREACH Meets 3rd Friday of every 7:00pm (Covington) Holy Trinity Lutheran 1 N. Marigold & Hwy 21. Help carry the message to the public and media!!! SELA Spring Roundup Committee Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each 7pm. Holy Trinity Church, 1 N. Marigold Dr., Covington, LA District 17 For more info on when and where, contact Central Office Dist. 17 now has a website. District 18 (Westbank) Meets 1st Tuesday each 6:30pm 622 Farrington St. Marrero, LA District 19 (Eastbank) Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the 6:30pm Central Office 638-A Papworth Ave. (Use Back Door Please) For more info contact Central Office District 19 PI/CPC Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each 6:30pm Central Office 638-A Papworth Ave. (Use Back Door Please) Contact Central Office District 19 T&C Meets on 3rd Tuesday of the 6:30pm Central Office 638-A Papworth Ave, Metairie (Use Back Door Please) For more info, contact Central Office District 19 GRAPEVINE COMMITTEE Meets on the 1st Monday of the 6:30pm Central Office 638-A Papworth Ave. (Use Back Door Please) Contact Central Office District 20 Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month before the regularly scheduled Three Legacies meeting for 6:30pm at 4600 St. Charles Ave., N.O., LA (St George s) For more info contact Central Office District 20 T&C 3rd Wednesday of every month for 7pm at Poeyfarre Market Coffee Shop at 925 Poeyfarre St., New Orleans, La For more info contact Central Office Districts 21 & 23 Meets the 2nd Monday of the month for 7pm at the before the regularly scheduled Neck Breakers Group at the Bishop Perry Center 1941 Dauphine, New Orleans, LA For more info contact Central Office Districts 21 & 23 T&C For more info contact Central Office District 24 PARA INFORMACION EN ESPANOL LLAMAR AL Here s an idea for carrying the message. EACH OF US CAN ASK OUR DOCTOR OR THE CHURCH OFFICE where our group meets IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AA INFOR- MATION. The info can be for the staff or for patients and church members. Call Central Office at (504) during regular office hours for more information.

5 JULY ANNIVERSARIES BUCKTOWN PASS IT ON RESPONSIBILITY ROUNDTABLE William L. 07/07/11 5 *Ken R. 06/01/82 34 Christianne M 07/24/90 22 KENNER Norman R. 06/13/08 8 STICK WITH THE WINNERS Ruby A 07/30/78 38 Brad 07/01/98 18 Percy W 07/05/15 1 Courtney Glynn C. 07/15/86 30 R. 07/17/04 12 Stephanie F. 06/06/15 1 Terasa M. 07/25/91 25 RIGHT TRACK Deanne W 05/24/15 1 Joe S. 07/18/98 18 Eric E 07/17/95 21 Casey 05/04/15 1 Doug A 07/01/02 14 Cop P 07/15/96 20 Blaine W. 05/01/15 1 Ashley F. 07/30/14 2 Louie B. 07/14/97 19 Paul N. 04/01/14 2 LACOMBE Jonno F. 07/05/04 12 Gail 04/01/14 2 Twilite V. 07/10/15 21 Josh R. 07/11/13 3 Many H. 04/13/13 3 Hugh J. *06/17/10 6 Justin C. 07/21/13 3 ST. JOHN'S LADIES LANGUAGE OF THE HEART Melissa S. 07/28/14 2 Bridgette 07/17/02 14 Mary M. 07/23/96 20 Michael B 07/08/14 2 Challie 07/05/10 6 LUNCH BUNCH ST JUDE GROUP Julia 07/10/10 6 Barry F. 07/23/99 17 Scotty M 07/04/10 6 Brett H 07/13/13 3 John Y. 07/15/15 1 Jerome S. 07/17/11 5 SUNRISE SOLUTIONS NECKBREAKERS Melissa E. 07/05/13 3 Bridget D. 07/16/06 9 Beau *06/13/12 4 Jane L. 07/11/14 2 Jack C. 07/10/11 5 Zack G. 07/11/08 8 Tim H. 07/10/14 2 UPTOWN MEN'S GROUP NEW PAIR OF GLASSES Betty P 07/19/14 2 Rob C. 07/14/09 7 Hank W. 07/01/16 24 Matt L. 07/01/15 1 WOMEN SHARING HOPE Jacqueline S. 07/10/13 3 IN MEMORY of Steve Big Dog Troyer who passed away Friday, June 10th He will be surely be missed by family and friends. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit...May God bless you and keep you

6 GROUP CORNER The following groups need support. Literature Study for Women Needs Support Ladies Language of the Heart Tuesdays at 7 pm St. Francis Xavier Church Annex 444 Metairie Rd. 2 nd floor, follow the signs (This is a closed meeting.) *** KEEPING IT SIMPLE SATURDAYS at 9:00 AM Open Discussion Meeting John Calvin Church 4201 Transcontinental Metairie, LA *** AFTER WORK GROUP Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Closed Discussion Meeting St. Charles Christian Church 6200 St. Charles Ave., 2nd Floor New Orleans, LA (Enter on Henry Clay) *** Safe Harbor 5 days a week at midnight 5632 Salmen St. Harahan, LA *** RECOVERY CENTRAL EVERY SATURDAY at 8:00 PM SPEAKER MEETING NOLA Church 5632 Salmen St., Harahan, LA in Elmwood (corner of Edwards and Salmen) NOTICES NEW GRAPEVINE MEETING starts Monday, August 1st, 7-8pm Open Grapevine Meeting 638 Papworth Ave., Suite A., Metairie Please enter back door. The Hwy 61 Group meets Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 pm. LAMBDA moved from 1430 N. Rampart to 628 Elysian Fields Ave. The Kenner Group meets Tuesdays 7 pm behind the Williams Blvd Baptist Church. Please enter at 3047 Idaho St. There is a Solution Sundays at 6:00 pm has moved to Mulholland Church, 1201 Metairie Rd.. Met Safe Harbor meeting on Friday & Saturdays at Midnight is moving to Lambda 628 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA beginning Friday, June 24th. New Meeting - The New Pine Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Tues, Thurs & Sat at 7pm A Taste of Tennessee Restaurant Behind Pine Cash Grocery Pine, LA

7 Greater New Orleans Service Board Invites you & your home group to DAAy in the Park 2016 Saturday, September 24th Bucktown Harbor Shelter (Entrance across from R & O s Restaurant) Set up 8am / 10:30-4:00 FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!! FISH-FRY plus a whole lot more! Please bring the family and come out to join us for a day of Food, fun and fellowship! Cabbageball Horseshoes Volleyball DRAWING SPECIAL NOTE: Grapevine subscription to be given away!!!!! Volunteers are needed for set up, food service and clean up!

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