A reminder to all groups who go into Detox, Forensics and the Marguerite Centre. Masks are mandatory in these facilities so please bring and wear a mask while on these premises. This is a rule for all Nova Scotia Health facilities.

The service sponsor begins by encouraging the member to become active in their home group — coffee, literature, cleanup, attending business or intergroup meetings, etc. The service sponsor should keep in mind that all members will not have the desire or qualifications to move beyond certain levels and, thus, the service sponsor might help find tasks appropriate to individuals’ skills and interests. Whatever level of service one performs, all are toward the same end — sharing the overall responsibilities of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Eventually, the service sponsor encourages the individual member interested in this form of service to attend district meetings and to read about the history and structure of Alcoholics Anonymous. At this point, the individual beginning this work should begin to understand the responsibilities of service work, as well as feel the satisfaction of yet another form of Twelfth Step work. Such individuals should be encouraged to take an active part in district activities and consider being elected to alternate positions in the district so as to learn about the responsibilities of various jobs in the service structure.

During this process it is important for the individual to continue to learn about the Three Legacies — Recovery, Unity and Service, and to understand that the principle of rotation not only allows them to move on in service, but also gives newer members the privilege of serving. Rotation also allows them to understand that no one should hold on to a position of trust long enough to feel a proprietary interest and thereby discourage newcomers from service.

Co-founder Dr. Bob said, “I spend a great deal of time passing on what I learned to others who want and need it badly. I do it for four reasons: 1. Sense of duty. 2. It is a pleasure. 3.   Because in doing so I am paying my debt to the man who took time to pass it on to me. 4. Because every time I do it I take out a little more insurance for myself against a possible slip. “The basis of all sponsorship is to lead by example.

Service sponsors can impart to their sponsees the pleasure of involvement in the work of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is best done by stressing the spiritual nature of service work and by pointing out the usefulness of simple footwork and faith. Now, through knowledge and experience,  the newer member is aware that service is our most important product after sobriety. With this knowledge, the individual is able to share their vision with others and ensure the future of Alcoholics  Anonymous.

From – Pamphlet #15 Pages, 25-27 – Q&A on Sponsorship

Treatment Committee needs more groups to participate in putting on meetings at 3 facilities:  Detox, Forensics and, for women only, the Marguerite Centre. 

Your group does not need to have a GSR or CSR in order to qualify for this service work.  We just need your group to make the commitment to help in any of these facilities.

To sign up or ask questions, please contact the Treatment chair Gilles Duhamel at (902)403-7305 or email Treatment.aahalifax@gmail.com

The A.A. Group – The Final Voice of the Fellowship Alcoholics Anonymous through the General Service Representative

The role of the General Service Representative, or GSR, is essential to the purpose of the general service. Bill W. wrote in Concept 1 of the Twelve Concepts for World Service, ” The A.A. groups today hold ultimate responsibility and final authority of our world services.” The GSR is the link between the group and A.A. 

In Area 82, District 1 ( Halifax Area), District 2 ( Dartmouth Area) groups traditionally elect a GSR. as described in The A.A. Service Manual. It is also advisable for the GSR to have an informed Alternate GSR who can serve as a substitute when the GSR is unable to carry out their responsibilities. 

In cases where a group does not have a GSR, that group’s collective conscience (group voice) and its participation in AA are severely limited in matters affecting A.A. as a whole.

For more information, see the pamphlet “The A.A. Group, pamphlet P-16 https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-16_theaagroup.pdf and “The A.A. Service Manual – https://www.aa.org/aa-service-manualtwelve-concepts-world-services 

June 23-25, 2023 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

The International Past Delegates’ Reunion is open to all past and present members of any
General Service Conference; AAWS/GV Directors, Trustees, General Service Office Staff
Worldwide, and World Service Delegates. The reunion is a gathering of old friends who have
shared a unique experience. It is held to provide an opportunity to relate our living experiences
since we last met and to celebrate our sobriety with each other

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There is now a printable list of all in-person meetings available from the Meeting List web page. This list is ideally printed double-sided and then you can tri-fold it.

Beginning Monday, November 7th the
2nd Chance Group
45 Connolly Road
Lower Sackville

Have invited Joe and Charlie (digitally of course) to do a BIG BOOK STUDY ON
MONDAY NIGHTS
(our regular discussion meeting continues
on Saturday nights at 7:30 pm)

Our first meeting on the 7th will have a 7:30 pm start
Beginning November 14 we will have an 8 pm start
Bring your Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and join us in the adventure.

Joe McQ and Charlie P met in 1973, they instantly discovered their mutual
fascinations with AA’s basic textbook, Alcoholics Anonymous commonly called “The
Big Book”. They would frequently meet to discuss The Big Book, often driving 225
miles to meet in each other’s homes.

In 1977, some AA members met in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hotel room for a
discussion on The Big Book. One member asked Joe and Charlie to come to his home
group to present a program on The Big Book. A taping of that presentation was made
and called “The Big Book Study”. Through the circulation of these audio tapes
throughout the Fellowship, Joe and Charlie received invitations to present the Study at
AA conventions, roundups and special events. – Sobercast

Kindle Your Passion With Service!
Presented by Mary W (Back to Basics) and Maria R (Sunday Night Serenity)

Wednesday Nov 30th – 6-7pm Atlantic time
Meeting ID: 753 798 8280
PW: SERVICE
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District 2 will be holding elections on November 20 at 2pm at Club 24  for DCM, ADCM, Treasurer, and Secretary for the 2023/2024 term.  Please step up and be of service to AA!

The birthday meeting for the Men’s Literature group has been changed from October 31 to November 7.
Colin C 6yrs, Darren S 11yrs, Dave S 13yrs. Open meeting to all. . Please announce at your meetings.