Rhode Island Central Service

March 24, 2008

 
today  To Carry the Message

(401) 438-8860

Anniversaries – Guest Speakers & Buffet

Tue. April 15th Newport – Nooners – Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway (At 1 Mile Corner), Newport RI 02840 – Open Step, Tuesday at 12:00 PM (21st Anniversary).

Fri. April 18th Pawtucket – Triangle – Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church, 514 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860 – Open, Friday at 7:30 PM (27th Anniversary) – Speakers and Light Buffet.

Sun. April 20th Barrington – Home At Last – Barrington Christian Academy, 9 Old County Road, Barrington RI 02806 – Open, Sunday at 7:30 PM (20th Anniversary).

Mon. April 21st Providence – Saint Pius – Saint Pius Church (basement - ramp entrance), Elmhurst Avenue and Eaton Street, Providence RI 02908 – Open, Monday at 8:00 PM (33rd Anniversary).

Wed. April 23rd Narragansett – Ocean View – Christian Brothers, 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett RI 02882 – Open Discussion, Wednesday at 7:30 PM (26th Anniversary).

Fri. April 25th Middletown – Fresh Air – United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Road (Near Green End Avenue), Middletown RI 02842 – Open Discussion, Friday at 7:30 PM (18th Anniversary).

Sat. April 26th Providence – Breakfast with Bill – The Wellness Center, 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard, Providence RI 02903 – Open Step, Saturday at 7:00 AM (1st Anniversary) – Potluck Style Buffet..

Sun. April 27th Fall River, MA – Sunday Morning Discussion – Frank Olivera Housing, 170 William Street, Fall River MA 02721 – Open Discussion, Sunday at 9:00 AM (15th Anniversary).

Sun. April 27th Newport – Sunday Beginners – Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway (At 1 Mile Corner), Newport RI 02840 – Open Discussion, Sunday at 7:00 PM (18th Anniversary).

Mon. April 28th Pawtucket – New Beginnings – Pawtucket Congregational Church, 40 Walcott Street, Pawtucket RI 02860 – Open Step Discussion, Monday at 7:30 PM (29th Anniversary).

Mon. April 28th Pawtucket – Promises – Saint Luke's Church (Rear Entrance), 670 Weeden Street, Pawtucket RI 02865 – Closed Big Book Enhanced 12 & 12 Step, Monday at 7:00 PM (14th Anniversary) – "Working with Others" and Dessert Buffet.

Thu. May 1st Kingstown – We Want To Live – Kingstown Congregational Church (opposite URI main entrance), 2610 Kingston Road (Route 138), Kingstown (South Kingstown) RI 02881 – Open, Thursday at 7:30 PM (20th Anniversary).

Thu. May 1st North Scituate – North Scituate – Trinity Church, 251 Danielson Pike (Old Route 6), North Scituate RI 02857 – Open, Thursday – Buffet at 6:30 PM; Meeting at 8:00 PM (34th Anniversary).

Tue. May 6th Pawtucket – R.I. Gay & Lesbian Group – Park Place Congregational Church, 71 Park Place, Pawtucket RI 02860 – Open Discussion, Tuesday at 7:30 PM (32th Anniversary).

Notices from Rhode Island Central Service

● The next regular meeting for Rhode Island Central Service Delegates is on Wednesday, April 16th at Hope Congregational Church, 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence (Riverside) RI 02915 – New Delegates at 7:15 PM, Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM.

All delegates in attendance will receive A.A. literature to bring back to their group.

● The times and dates for all Rhode Island area service committees (Area 61, Rhode Island Central Service and Southern Rhode Island Intergroup) are posted on our website at Organizations (Service) – www.rhodeisland-aa.org/organizations/service.htm. Please use this page as your service directory.

● Rhode Island Central Service, Rhode Island Central Service, 410 North Broadway, East Providence RI 02914 needs volunteers to help with the monthly mailings. It takes less than one hour.
The March mailing takes place on Tuesday, March 25th at 11:30 AM.
The April mailing takes place on Tuesday, March 22nd at 11:30 AM.

● Rhode Island Central Service will sponsor our annual Golf Scramble on Friday, June 6th, at the Foster Country Club on Johnson Rd. in Foster – $85 per person includes Greens fees, Cart, Golf balls, Prizes, Bottomless coffee and Steak Fry Dinner – A.A Members Only!!! – Applications have been sent to all registered group secretaries.

● Notice to all Groups. All today announcements, group information changes, or changes to the meeting schedule need to be CALLED IN to the Central Service Office by a group representative. This is the ONLY way to make these changes. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

● The Website Committee is actively seeking someone with Website experience / knowledge who is interested in serving as a alternate webmaster. Anyone interested or needing more information please contact either Central Service 401 438 8860 or the Webmaster@RhodeIsland-AA.org.

● The Website Committee is actively seeking to improve its accuracy. If you have a computer, please volunteer as a proofreader of our web pages. Anyone interested or needing more information please contact either Central Service 401 438 8860 or the Webmaster@RhodeIsland-AA.org.

Please note – the deadline for submitting any information for the next today is Thursday, April 17th!

New Groups

Normally all meeting locations are linked to our map service so you can obtain a map to the meeting.
In cases where a change is not yet effective, the link to the map service will not become live until the date designated by the group. Any old links to our map service are still preserved in the meetings lists.

Tiverton – Friday Night Tiverton – 265 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI 02878 – Open Discussion, Friday at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM – First meeting Friday April 25.

Disbanded

Alton/ Bradford – Back to Basics – Chariho Southern Baptist Church, Route 91, Fridays at 7:00 PM

Saunderstown – Friday Step – Saint John Divine, Willet Road, Fridays at 10:30 AM

North Kingstown – Brothers in Spirit – Saint Bernard’s Church,415 Tower Hill Road, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Changes

Barrington – Eleventh Step – Saint Luke's Church, 108 Washington Road, Barrington RI 02806 – Open Step, Friday at 7:00 PM will change its name to A Spiritual Experience.

North Kingstown – Step Into Life – 580 Ten Rod Road (Route 102), North Kingstown (Wickford) RI 02852 – Open Big Book, Friday will change meeting time to 7:00 PM.

North Scituate – North Scituate – has moved back to Saint Joseph's Church, 144 Danielson Pike (Old Route 6), North Scituate RI 02857 – Open, Thursday at 8:00 PM – Effective April 3rd.

Pawtucket – New Beginning – has changed its format as of May 6th. Pawtucket Congregational Church, 40 Walcott Street, Pawtucket RI 02860 – Open, Monday at 7:30 PM. An groups wishing to make a commitment with New Beginning, please contact Central Service (401 438–8860).

Warwick (Apponaug) – Fourth Dimension Big Book – has moved to Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick RI 02886 – Effective April 3rd.

Warwick – Spring Green – Woodbury Church, 58 Beach Avenue (Near West Shore Road), Warwick RI 02889 – Open, Friday now at 8:00 PM will change meeting time to 7:30 PM effective Friday March 7th, 2008.

One Night Only

Coventry – Fellowship Too – Saint John and Paul Church (Parish Hall), 341 South Main Street (Route 3), Coventry (Summit) RI 02816 will meet Wednesday, April 16th HOWEVER parking will be limited to the back of the school due to construction.

Needs Support

Harrisville – Monday Night 12 & 12 – Saint Patrick's Center, 88 Main Street, Harrisville (Burrillville) RI 02830 – Open Step, Monday at 7:30 PM.

Newport – Sobriety Unlimited – Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 40 Dearborn Street (Corner Spring Street), Newport RI 02840 – Open Discussion, Sunday at 7:30 PM.

Providence – Free At Last (Beginners) – Freedom Hall, 201 Pitman Street, Providence RI 02906 – Closed Step Beginners, Saturday at 6:30 PM – Needs someone willing to commit to opening meeting on a regular basis, if interested please contact Central Service 401 438 8860 for more information.

Somerset – Sunday Night Step – United Methodist Church, 821 Read Street, Somerset MA 02726 – Closed Step, Sunday at 7:00 PM.

Special Notices

● The next meeting for Southern Rhode Island Intergroup Representatives is on Thursday, April 3rd – Craik Building, 2845 Post Road, Warwick 02886 at 7:00 PM.

● A Bookie's Meeting is scheduled for the first Saturday of every month held at Southern Rhode Island Intergroup – Craik Building, 2845 Post Road, Warwick 02886, at 10:00 AM. The April Bookie's Meeting will take place on April 5th.

● The next regular meeting for the Area 61 (Rhode Island) Treatment Committee will be held Monday, April 7th, Area 61 Offices, 410 North Broadway, (First Floor), East Providence RI 02914 at 7:00 PM.

● The Ocean State Young People’s Conference will hold a planning meeting on Sunday April 19th, Area 61 Offices, 410 North Broadway, (First Floor), East Providence RI 02914 at 12:30 PM. Please bring scissors and any craft material you may have &ndash we will be decorating.

● Southern Rhode Island Intergroup will host a "Spring Fling" Dance on Saturday April 19th Kingstown Congregational Church (opposite URI main entrance), 2610 Kingstown Road (Route 138), Kingstown (South Kingstown) RI 02881. Live Band "Still in the Cellar", refreshments, fun & fellowship Ticket are $10 – Advance Purchase Only – (no tickets will be sold at the door) Contact Southern RI Intergroup for ticket information 739 8777.

● The Area 61 (Rhode Island) Corrections Committee is in the process of up-dating their contact information list If you are currently bringing a meeting into any RI Correctional Facility they ask that you please contact the Area 61 Answering service at 1-888-378-6561 ext. 5 and leave a message with your current contact information.

● The Area 61 (Rhode Island) Corrections Committee has A.A. Literature available for Individuals / Groups currently putting on meetings at any RI Correctional Facility. This literature may be obtained at the monthly Correction Committee meeting held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Area 61 Offices, 410 North Broadway, (First Floor), East Providence RI 02914 For more information Contact Marlana V. or Robin M at 1-888-378-6561  ext.  5

● The Area 61 (Rhode Island) Corrections Committee is actively seeking a Bridging-the-Gap coordinator. To further peek your interest, contact Marlana V. or Robin M at 1-888-378-6561 ext. 5

● The 32nd Annual Rhode Island AA Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport on March 28th, 29th, & 30th – Registration forms are available from your Group Secretary, GSR, Southern Rhode Island Intergroup or the Central Service Office – Your Hotel Registration is not your Convention Registration – No Admission to any event without a registration badge – The convention is sold out.

● East Side will host the District 4 Joy Of Service meeting on Tuesday, May 20th at 8:00 PM – Saint Martin's Church (3rd Floor), 50 Orchard Avenue, Providence RI 02906 – Guest Speakers – Food & Fellowship – Come learn about service – All are Welcome.

● The 32nd Annual Ocean State Young Peoples’ Conference of A.A will take place June 13th, 14th & 15th, 2008 at Camp Aldersgate in North Scituate, RI - Registration fee of $125 is due by May 8th. Includes accommodations, meals, lots of meetings and dancing. Limited space, so register early. For more information please contact Central Service (401) 438-8860.

●  Groups or Individuals interested in Commitments at Treatment facilities –
All nights / All Districts / All Facilities
Especially Zambarano, Landmark, Advent House, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.
For more information please call Hebert (1 888-378-6561 ext. 4). Please note the Treatment Needs List is located on our website – Click here to check it out.

Fourth Tradition

Each group should be autonomous except in matters effecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.