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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. 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. Copyright © by the AA Grapevine, Inc.; reprinted with permission.

5th
FEB

District Committee Meeting THURSDAY

Events

The next District Committee Meeting (GSR Meeting) is at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (2105 West Market Street →) THURSDAY at 06:30 PM. GSRs, please be sure to represent your group at this meeting. If your group doesn’t have a General Service Representative, please hold a group business meeting to elect one.

General service representative (G.S.R.):

Working via the district and area committees, the G.S.R. is the group’s link with the General Service Conference, through which U.S. and Canadian groups share their experience and voice A.A.’s collective conscience. Sometimes called “the guardians of the Traditions,” G.S.R.s become familiar with A.A.’s Third Legacy— our spiritual responsibility to give service freely. Usually elected to serve two-year terms, they:

• Represent the group at district meetings and area assemblies.
• Keep group members informed about general service activities in their local areas.
• Receive and share with their groups all mail from the General Service Office, including the newsletter Box 4-5-9, which is G.S.O.’s primary tool for communicating with the Fellowship.

G.S.R.s also may assist their groups in solving a variety of problems, especially those related to the Traditions. In serving their groups, they can draw on all the services offered by G.S.O. (see p. 30).

An alternate G.S.R. is elected at the same time in the event that the G.S.R. may be unable to attend all district and area meetings. Alternate G.S.R.s should be encouraged to share the responsibilities of the G.S.R. at the group, district and area levels. (See The A.A. Service Manual, Chapter 2, “The Group and its G.S.R.,” for further information.)

(excerpted from “The A.A. Group …Where It All Begins” PDF)

District meetings are held only once per month and only last an hour. We need all groups to be represented at these meetings. All AA members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

30th
JAN

Area 51 Piedmont Pre-Conference in Greensboro

Events, Service Opportunities

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The 2012 Area 51 Piedmont Pre-Conference is being held in Greensboro. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the General Service Conference (GSC) process by discussing specific agenda items and providing valuable feedback to our Area Delegate prior to the GSC in NY. For more information contact your Home Group’s GSR or your District’s DCM or AltDCM. (District 23′s Contacts)

Saturday, 3 MAR 2012
1:00PM – 5:00PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3906 West Friendly Avenue →
Greensboro, NC 27410

Printable Event Flyer [PDF]

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

8th
JAN

District Committee Meeting THURSDAY

Events

The next District Committee Meeting (GSR Meeting) is at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (2105 West Market Street →) THURSDAY at 06:30 PM. GSRs, please be sure to represent your group at this meeting. If your group doesn’t have a General Service Representative, please hold a group business meeting to elect one.

General service representative (G.S.R.):

Working via the district and area committees, the G.S.R. is the group’s link with the General Service Conference, through which U.S. and Canadian groups share their experience and voice A.A.’s collective conscience. Sometimes called “the guardians of the Traditions,” G.S.R.s become familiar with A.A.’s Third Legacy— our spiritual responsibility to give service freely. Usually elected to serve two-year terms, they:

• Represent the group at district meetings and area assemblies.
• Keep group members informed about general service activities in their local areas.
• Receive and share with their groups all mail from the General Service Office, including the newsletter Box 4-5-9, which is G.S.O.’s primary tool for communicating with the Fellowship.

G.S.R.s also may assist their groups in solving a variety of problems, especially those related to the Traditions. In serving their groups, they can draw on all the services offered by G.S.O. (see p. 30).

An alternate G.S.R. is elected at the same time in the event that the G.S.R. may be unable to attend all district and area meetings. Alternate G.S.R.s should be encouraged to share the responsibilities of the G.S.R. at the group, district and area levels. (See The A.A. Service Manual, Chapter 2, “The Group and its G.S.R.,” for further information.)

(excerpted from “The A.A. Group …Where It All Begins” PDF →)

District meetings are held only once per month and only last an hour. We need all groups to be represented at these meetings. All AA members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

4th
JAN

Radiance Group’s 10th Anniversary Potluck

Events

The Radiance Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will celebrate 10 years since its restart in 2002. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:00pm 6:30pm on Sunday Jan. 22 before the meeting. We are very grateful for all the support over the years and welcome everyone who wishes to attend.

The group will be providing the main entree. If you’re able, please bring a side or dessert. Otherwise, just come and enjoy the food and fellowship!

8:00pm RADIANCE (OPEN – Speaker)
Church of Christ – 400 W. Radiance Dr. →

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

4th

Courage To Change Group’s Traditions Workshop Series

Events

The Courage To Change group will be hosting Traditions workshops on January 10th, 17th, 24th. Four Traditions will be discussed at each meeting.

8:00pm COURAGE TO CHANGE (Men’s – CLOSED – Discussion)
Methodist Church – 2300 W. Friendly Ave. →

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

18th
DEC

Christmas Alcothons at SFC & Unity

Events

We’ve only gotten some basic information about the meetings being held at Summit Fellowship Club and Unity Club on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you have more information, please inform us via Submit Content or by emailing webmaster@nc23.org.

SFC:
In addition to regular meetings, a meeting has been added at 3PM on Saturday 24 DEC. The club will remain open all day Christmas. Various SFC homegroups will sponsor meetings at the following times: 8AM, 9AM, 10AM, Noon, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM, and 10PM.

Unity:
Starting with the 5:30PM Happy Hour meeting on Saturday 24 DEC, meetings will be held around the clock through Sunday 25 DEC.

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

15th
DEC

Starmount Group’s Christmas Party/Dinner CANCELED

Events

The Starmount group’s Christmas party/dinner is on 17 DEC and is open to all AA members and their guests. The group is providing the meats. Please bring a side dish (preferable) or a dessert. Dinner starts at 6PM and the speaker meeting, with Mike B. sharing, starts at 8PM.

Starmount will have its regular meeting at 8PM.

Location:
Starmount Presbyterian Church
3501 W. Market St. →

11th
DEC

District 23′s New Year’s Eve Conference

Events, Service Opportunities

District 23 is hosting this year’s New Year’s Eve Conference at Westminster Presbyterian Church, starting at 5:30PM on 31 DEC 2011. All A.A. members and their guests are not only welcomed, but are encouraged to come enjoy this free special event. If you’d like to bring a dessert, it would be greatly appreciated!

Childcare/babysitting is available during the speaker meetings.

The conference will have two seatings for a buffet dinner. Both will be followed by a speaker meeting and we’ll wrap up the night with a social with DJed dancing to welcome in 2012.

Conference updates will be posted on NC23.org as they are available.

5:30PM – Doors Open and First Buffet Starts
7:00PM – First Open Speaker Meeting
7:55PM – Sobriety Countdown
8:00PM – Second Buffet Starts
9:00PM – Second Open Speaker Meeting
10:00PM – DJ and Dancing
Midnight – Balloon Drop

If you’d like to assist in producing this year’s conference, contact Special Events Committee Chair, Drew H. – 252-531-3950 – se@nc23.org for more information. (or just show up beforehand, and ask for Drew)

To share this in meetings, print a copy of our hot sheet of announcements for the good of AA.

11th

New Year’s Eve Conference Planning Committee Meeting

Events, Service Opportunities

The planning of District 23′s New Year’s Eve Conference is moving along and is in need of volunteers.

The Special Events Committee will be meeting on Saturday 17 DEC 2011 at 2PM at Summit Fellowship Club (810 Summit Avenue →) to further work on the conference. This is a fantastic service opportunity! Please help this year’s conference be another huge success!

Contact Special Events Committee Chair, Drew H. – 252-531-3950 – se@nc23.org for more information.

4th
DEC

District Committee Meeting THURSDAY

Events

The next District Committee Meeting (GSR Meeting) is at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (2105 West Market Street →) THURSDAY at 06:30 PM. GSRs, please be sure to represent your group at this meeting. If your group doesn’t have a General Service Representative, please hold a group business meeting to elect one.

General service representative (G.S.R.):

Working via the district and area committees, the G.S.R. is the group’s link with the General Service Conference, through which U.S. and Canadian groups share their experience and voice A.A.’s collective conscience. Sometimes called “the guardians of the Traditions,” G.S.R.s become familiar with A.A.’s Third Legacy— our spiritual responsibility to give service freely. Usually elected to serve two-year terms, they:

• Represent the group at district meetings and area assemblies.
• Keep group members informed about general service activities in their local areas.
• Receive and share with their groups all mail from the General Service Office, including the newsletter Box 4-5-9, which is G.S.O.’s primary tool for communicating with the Fellowship.

G.S.R.s also may assist their groups in solving a variety of problems, especially those related to the Traditions. In serving their groups, they can draw on all the services offered by G.S.O. (see p. 30).

An alternate G.S.R. is elected at the same time in the event that the G.S.R. may be unable to attend all district and area meetings. Alternate G.S.R.s should be encouraged to share the responsibilities of the G.S.R. at the group, district and area levels. (See The A.A. Service Manual, Chapter 2, “The Group and its G.S.R.,” for further information.)

(excerpted from “The A.A. Group …Where It All Begins” PDF)

District meetings are held only once per month and only last an hour. We need all groups to be represented at these meetings. All AA members are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

This website is neither endorsed nor approved by Alcoholics Anonymous World Service, Inc. It is provided by District 23 to reach out to the alcoholic who still suffers and to provide specific information to the AA community. Included on this site are links to other sites, indicated by →. Such inclusions do not imply or constitute endorsement by or affiliation with District 23 or Alcoholics Anonymous World Service, Inc.