March 2016, Volume 26, Issue 3
SRI Newsletter—Phoenix, Scottsdale—P1
“May I do Thy will always.”
STEP THREE IN ACTION
The Third Step Prayer remains on my refrigerator
year after year—not that I haven’t long ago memorized it,
but it evokes a different meaning with each reading
starting with the first sentence:
“God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me
and do with me as Thou wilt.”
I used to think that living the AA program of action
was calling my sponsor, going to meetings, conventions,
Twelve Stepping, etc. However, I have come to believe
that “always” means how I drive a car or a nail, my
attitude toward my fellow man, or, as a matter of fact,
everything I do, or fail to do—ALWAYS!
Bob S. Richmond, IN
Here I realize that I don’t know exactly God’s will for
me, but I do have a fairly good idea. I am left off the hook
here by a sentence on page 85 of the Big Book: “Every day
is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all
our activities.” And yes, I do have a general idea (vision)
of appropriate action as each new circumstance arises. Of
course, this may involve many Eleventh Step prayers
throughout each day.
         
“Relieve me of the Bondage of self,
that I may better do Thy will.”
Before learning about the Twelve Steps I had no Idea
of what constituted the bondage of self. But then when I
did Steps Four and Five with my sponsor he was not fain
to point them out. I have come to believe there is an
underlying four-part set of grosser handicaps which
populate this deadly barrier from truth in drink:
Selfishness, dishonesty, resentment and fear.
“Take away my difficulties that victory over them may
bear witness to those I would help of thy power,
Thy love, and Thy way of life. “
I developed a good notion of my “difficulties” when I
bring to light the many times I have taken the easy path
when I knew, absolutely and for sure, that it was not my
vision of God’s will. As the famous comedian, Red Skelton,
used to say: ‘I just dood it!”
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2
Tradition Three Checklist, Events
3
Steering Committee Chair, Intergroup Liaison
4
SRI Central Office Report, Sandy’s Corner,
Phone and Websites Stats
5
SRI Group Contributions
6
PI/CPC Committee Information
7
SRI Business Meeting
8
SRI Business Meeting (cont)
9
SRI Inc. Financials
10 Old Timers’ Anniversaries
11 March 2016 Calendar
12 Newsletter Ordering
March 2016, Volume 26, Issue 3
TRADITION THREE CHECKLIST
Tradition Three: The only requirement for AA
membership is a desire to stop drinking.
 In my mind, do I prejudge some new AA
members as losers?
 Is there some kind of alcoholic whom I
privately do not want in my AA group?
 Do I set myself up as a judge of whether a
newcomer is sincere or phony?
 Do I let language, religion (or lack of it), race,
education, age, or other such things interfere
with my carrying the message?
 Am I over impressed by a celebrity, a doctor,
a clergyman, and ex-convict? Or can I just
treat this new member simply and naturally
as one more sick human, like the rest of us?
 When someone turns up at AA needing
information or help (even if he can’t ask for it
aloud), does it really matter to me what he
does for a living? Where he lives? What his
domestic arrangements are? Whether he
had been to AA before? What his other
problems are?
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Events
Salt River Intergroup 73rd Anniversary Celebration: SAVE THE
DATE!!! Saturday May 14th located at Sunnslope High School 35
W Dunlap Ave., Phoenix. Details to come!
“Big Book Workshop” : Take the 12 Steps of Alcoholics
Anonymous as done in the 1940’s. Located at The Solution. For
more information call (602)487.8705 or (602)516.9001
Agua Fria’s “Day in the Park”: Saturday, March 12th from 10am4pm @ Rio Vista Community Park in Peoria. There will be an AA
speaker, Alanon Speaker, Lunch ($8 for adults; $4 for kids),
Sobriety Countdown and Raffle. For more information contact the
Agua Fria Intergroup (623)937.7770.
26th Annual West Valley Round-up “Came to believe”: March 18th20th located at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Peoria. Early
registration is $12.00. For more information visit
www.westvalleyroundup.com
East Valley Intergroup Anniversary Dinner: Saturday, March 19th
located at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Mesa. Doors open at
5:30pm. Tickets are $20.00 per person. For more information
contact the East Valley Intergroup at (480)834.9033.
Verde Valley Round Up: April 8th-10th located at the Verde Valley
Fairgrounds in Cottonwood. For more information contact Cassie
(928)300.3643 or Kevin (928)451.2416. Flyers available at SRI
Central Office.
29th Annual International AA Men’s Conference: April 15th-17th
located in Chicago at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel. For
more information visit www.IAAMC2016.org
Tri-State Round-up: May 19-22 Laughlin, Nevada. For more
information visit www.tristate-roundup.com. Flyers available at
SRI Central Office.
Sedona Round-Up: June 10th-12th for more information please
visit sedonaroundup2016.eventzilla.net. Flyers available at SRI
Central Office.
First Annual Arizona AA Women’s Conference: July 8th-10th located
at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center. Early Registration
is $40.00. For more information visit www.AZAAWC.org
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SRI Newsletter—Phoenix, Scottsdale—P3
Steering Committee Chair
Intergroup Liaison
Hello all,
Greetings from your Intergroup Liaison!
I hope everyone is having a great month so far. I
know that we are fired up about the upcoming
73rdAnniversary event at a new location this year!!!
Sunnyslope High School, 35 West Dunlap, on May
14th. For more information, please contact Liz J. @
602-549-0505.
Our Maricopa County Service Meeting and GSR workshop on
February 16, 2016 was a success.
The Steering Committee is looking for two positions,
an Advisor- two (2) years of continuous sobriety, and
a working knowledge of the Traditions, General
Service background helpful, but not necessary. The
other position is a Past Chair or Parliamentarian. This
position requires six (6) of continuous sobriety,
knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order, and a general
knowledge of the service structure of A.A. If you are
interested in any of these positions, please contact
Chandra @ 602-264-1374 or email
info@sriphoenix.org for more details of these
positions.
The speakers for the Christmas Alcothon, Oldtimers,
and New Year’s Eve Speakers are all on the Salt River
Intergroup Website to listen to if you were unable to
attend. You can listen to these wonderful speakers at
http://aaphoenix.org/meetings/aa-speakerrecordings/
Well, that is all for now. I hope you all have a happy,
joyous, and free month.
Thank you for letting me be of service
Doug M.
Steering Committee Chairperson
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Our standing committees complied their reports as well as our
five Intergroup liaisons, which is reflective in our district
Minutes.
We had a mock workshop of Roberts Rules of Order in its basic
form to familiarize new GSRs with the flow of AA engagement,
as well as plenty of food to enjoy for all. Pamphlets and packets
are available for new GSRs as well.
We discussed our upcoming 2016 Area 03 Pre-conference
Assembly to be held April 1 to April 3, 2016 in Tucson which
will concentrate on Our Spiritual Way of Life, the Steps,
Traditions and Concepts. The panel topics will be out soon and
once passed to your home groups please encourage them to
review these topics. Because you have a GSR, you have a
voice. If your group is unrepresented, I encourage you to elect
a GSR so your group can be well informed. You can register
online to attend at www.area03.org.
You can e mail your intergroup office with any questions,
concerns, suggestions, as that’s why we are here for you, at
marieyohre@aol.com or info@sriphoenix.org.
In Unity, Service and Recovery,
Marie Y.
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SRI Newsletter—Phoenix, Scottsdale—P4
Sandy’s Corner:
Central Office
Report
JANUARY PHONE STATS
Help Line Calls
(during regular office hours)
Hello Everyone!
Our next upcoming SRI Event is the 73rd Anniversary!!!
SAVE THE DATE… Saturday May 14th located at Sunnyslope
High School. The committee for this event is currently
being formed. Please contact the Chair Liz J.
(602)549.0505 if you are interested in helping put on this
wonderful event! There are tons of opportunities to be of
service!
We are full in regards to our phone volunteer positions!
We are currently starting a waitlist. It is suggested that
you have a year of sobriety for this commitment. If you
are interested please call the Central Office at
(602)264.1374 or email info@sriphoenix.org. The life you
save just might be your own!
In Loving Service,
502
Help Line Calls TAS
(After Hours)
404
Total Calls Last 12
Months
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
Jan-16
Dec-15
Nov-15
Oct-15
Sep-15
Aug-15
Jul-15
Jun-15
May-15
Apr-15
Mar-15
Feb-15
Jan-15
0
JANUARY WEBSITE STATS
Total Website Visits Last
12 Months
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
Jan-16
Dec-15
Nov-15
Oct-15
Sep-15
Aug-15
Jul-15
Jun-15
May-15
Apr-15
Mar-15
Feb-15
0
Jan-15
Chandra H.
Office Manager
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SRI Group Contributions
Grp#
Group Name
JAN
YTD
1030
1-6-4 Group
35.50
35.50
1035
5:30 Happy Hour (P.O.P.)
233.11
233.11
1700
A.A. Safe Place
92.00
92.00
1077
A.A. Women's Wed. Afternoon
50.00
50.00
5204
Afternoon Delight
65.00
65.00
6168
Beyond The First Miracle
34.11
34.11
6106
Brunch Bunch
27.90
27.90
1059
Cactus Study Group
250.00
250.00
5055
Carefree Happy Hour Group
40.69
40.69
1080
Carefree Wildlife
49.84
49.84
1089
Casual Nooners
217.30
217.30
5273
Design For Living
113.50
113.50
2731
Friday Morning Big Book Study
115.35
115.35
5257
Friends Of Eby
190.00
190.00
1097
Functional Group
331.00
331.00
1610
Get Your Spirits Here
71.20
71.20
1075
Go For It Group Ii
70.80
70.80
1060
Happy Hour Group Sahuaro
168.54
168.54
6221
Happy Valley East
127.13
127.13
5171
Hogan's Heroes
210.67
210.67
5310
How Bad Do You Want It
168.00
168.00
5104
In-Betweeners
193.01
193.01
6627
Into Action
604.08
604.08
6622
Ladder Of Success
50.00
50.00
1514
Let's Talk About It
280.26
280.26
5178
Lone Mountain BB Study
109.25
109.25
1041
Male Chauvinists
100.00
100.00
1092
Mens 4pm Monday Meeting
167.00
167.00
1056
Men's Carefree Sobriety
540.00
540.00
1204
Mid City Group
50.00
50.00
Grp#
Group Name
JAN
YTD
5305
Mohave
20.00
20.00
1185
Mon, Wed, Fri Group
25.00
25.00
5006
Monday Morning Miracles
181.00
181.00
6064
Morning Miracles
104.80
104.80
1414
New Beginnings
165.50
165.50
5286
New Vision Group
69.40
69.40
1037
No Sniveling
586.07
586.07
5209
Nooners Group
300.00
300.00
1159
Pathfinders
20.00
20.00
2820
Pinnacle Peak Gang
206.44
206.44
2824
Puttin' Sober
245.08
245.08
1103
Saturday Morning Brotherhood
290.00
290.00
5106
Sober Sisters
100.00
100.00
2823
Sunrise Serenity
36.50
36.50
6006
Thompson Peak Gang
103.20
103.20
5280
Valley Alano Club
2,000.00
2,000.00
1251
We Chose Life
113.42
113.42
1044
We Study Big Book
122.50
122.50
2105
Winners Group
480.00
480.00
2803
Woman By The Book
191.50
191.50
March 2016, Volume 26, Issue 3
PI/CPC Committee
PI=Public Information
CPC=Cooperation w/Professional
Community
Join the team with a Home Group PI/CPC
Representative
Many services opportunities!
We carry the A.A. message of recovery to the still
suffering alcoholic by:
 Giving presentations to professionals 
 Providing literature to the general public 
 Attend Recovery & Community Outreach Events

MONTHLY MEETINGS
4TH Tuesday @ 7:00PM
Fellowship Hall
12428 N 28th Drive
Rm 2 Phoenix 85029
For more information:
SRI @ 602 264-1341
Email: picpc@aawestphoenix.org
Here's a couple of letters our members received
after carrying the message to students:
     
I would just like to tell you both that
your visits really opened my eyes. I wish
you both the very best. I feel you'll make it.
Just keep up the faith. I can see a little bit
of yourselves in my friends as well as
some of my family members. And I now
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see strongly all the damage this disease
can cause. I don't want this for myself.
And you just really helped open that up for
me.
     
I just want to let you know that I
think you have a lot of courage to come
up in front of a lot of students and tell
your tragic story. I want to thank you for
making the points that you did and for
making us more aware of what alcohol can
really do to a person. I want you to know
that by speaking like you do you can really
make a difference in a person's life. Even
if it may be only one or two people it's still
a great accomplishment.
     
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motion to accept the minutes, the motion
was seconded, motion passed.
SRI Business Meeting
Salt River Intergroup Minutes
Central Office
3215 E. Thunderbird Road
Treasurer Report:

January 12, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Opened meeting with Serenity Prayer:

Doug M. opened meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Tradition and Concept Reading

Doug M. read the Mission Statement; Sara
read 1st Tradition and Concept Reading; Pat
read 12 Traditions.
Saturday Volunteers:

Introductions / Remarks and Announcements by the
Chairperson:


Doug M. welcomed everyone and made
introductions to new committee members,
Jennifer Berz-Secretary, Abby Petty-KuntzAdvisor, Lee Elingburg-Advisor, Terry
Lichay-Advisor, Michael Fallon-Treasurer,
Brian Edwards-Advisor
After description of the Office Manager
position qualifications, Doug M. announced
Chandra Hughes will be retained as the new
Office Manager for SRI’s Central Office

Terry Lichay – Advisor was formally
unanimously voted into the Steering
Committee Advisor seat.

Doug M. announced that the Steering
Committee still has the Past Chair seat
open.

Doug M. asked for identification of new
intergroup representatives, and made sure
all had packets.
Announcements from the floor:

None
Minutes from previous meeting:

After review of the minutes from December
8, 2015 Intergroup Meeting. There was a
Michael F. reviewed the group
contributions, balance sheet, P&L month,
Budget vs. Actual and discussion with the
group was tabled until next month’s
meeting. Motion to table discussion due to
new treasurer still reviewing information,
Motion was seconded, Motion Passed.
Terry L. encouraged group participation
with putting together meeting books. The
following groups volunteered for the
following dates:
 2/6: Crossroads (Sun. 11:00 a.m.)
 2/13: Pass it on and New Vision
 2/20: One day at a time / Morning
miracles
 2/27: Straight Talk / Go for it II
7th Tradition:

$58.50 was collected
Central Office Report:

Chandra H. reported new meeting books
are updated and good for 6 months.
Alcothon went great and the numbers will
be reported out next month.
SRI Committee Report:

Doug M. reviewed the open standing
committee liaison positions and announced
the following commitments were made by
each member:
o Finance Committee – meets at central
office quarterly – Michael reported
that he will report out after next
meeting.
o Area – Maria Y.
o Archives – Doug M. – We are recording
speakers around the valley – all SRI
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o 2016 Anniversary –April/May – Marie
Y. and Jenny B. reported that still
looking for a venue
sponsored events are on our website.
When recording we must have a
release form signed as these are open
to the public and will be on our website
next month. We are sending
recordings out to the troops and
department of justice.
o TAS –Telephone Answering Service: if
you have any questions, see Chandra.
Qualifications to volunteer are 1 year
sobriety and work all 12 steps with a
sponsor. Marie Y.- Workshops each
Friday at 12:00 p.m. at Central Office
and upon request
o
12th
o 2016 SRI Round-Up – 1st week in
August – Brian E., Abby P., Doug M.
o 2016 Christmas Alcothon - December
24th & 25th – Lee E. and Michael F.
o 2016 New Year’s Eve – December 31st
– January 1st – Terry L. & __?___
Liaisons:

General Service

H & I – there is an open seat for intergroup.
Go to Bill Wilson hall 2nd Wednesday of the
month and report back to intergroup.
Step – Chandra H.
o PI/CPC – Abbey P. Meets 4th Tuesday at
Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. John
reported out for Abbey, announced
that there was a workshop last week
showing a PowerPoint presentation
that was created for businesses that
we go into. Also reported that 300
libraries will be receiving AA BB and
12/12; they are working on GSO
approved ads for radio, television and
electronic billboards.
o Filing Cabinet – Jenny B. encouraged
signing up to receive newsletter.
Old Business:

SRI Annual Event Committee Liaison:

Doug M. reviewed the open annual event
position and the following commitments
were made by each member:
Finance – An audit was performed within
SRI central office and the outcome was
positive. An official report will be available
next month.
New Business:

February 16th at 5:30 p.m. District is
holding a GSR Training at the Gloria Day
Church, 3549 E. Stanford on the SW Corner.
Food will be provided.
Birthdays:
o Unity – Brian E.; not present. It was
communicated out that this committee
is sending reps out to meetings to see
who has reps and who doesn’t and
encouraging meetings to elect their
GSR.
o Sat. Volunteers – Terry L. – Terry
reported out on getting involved being
GSR rep.
Marie Y.
Paul 12/21 - 37 years
John 12/30 – 7 years
Toni - 1/6 – 40 years
Dave 1/6 – 10 years
Brandon -1/6 – 1 year
Teri – 1/10 - 9 years
Janelle 1/12 - 7 months
Jenny 1/15 - 3 years
Close:

Motion to close at 7:38 p.m.-- motion
seconded -- motion passed.
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Profit & Loss
January 2016
Jan 16
Balance Sheet
As of January 31, 2016
Jan 31, 16
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
General Fund
Prudent Reserve Fund
Total Checking/Savings
Other Current Assets
Deposits in Transit
Inventory Asset
Total Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
Funds Balance
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
42,492.27
14,575.52
57,067.79
310.40
29,576.76
29,887.16
86,954.95
15,953.24
102,908.19
97,689.02
5,219.17
102,908.19
102,908.19
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Individual Contributions
Group Contributions
Store Income
Non Store Income
Total Income
Cost of Goods Sold
Store Cost of Goods Sold
Total COGS
Gross Profit
Expense
Store Expenses
Payroll Expenses
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Alcothon Income
New Years Eve Income
Total Other Income
Other Expense
General Event Expense
New Years Eve Expense
Total Other Expense
Net Other Income
Net Income
Salt River Intergroup
3215 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
District 08 (Maricopa County)
PO Box 45066
Phoenix, AZ 85064
General Service Office
PO Box 459, Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
Valley H & I (Pink Can)
P O Box 80126
Phoenix, AZ 85060
Arizona Area 03
PO Box 21612
Mesa, AZ 85277
Thank you!
338.06
10,115.65
8,980.05
152.23
19,585.99
5,645.09
5,645.09
13,940.90
6,468.82
6,477.82
12,946.64
994.26
118.22
5,311.36
5,429.58
78.80
1,125.87
1,204.67
4,224.91
5,219.17
Example of Group Contributions
to A.A. Service Entities: distribution of
funds from groups that support four
services entities
50% to Intergroup
10% to District
10% to Area
30% to GSO
Reprinted with permission from A.A. World
Services, from the pamphlet Self Support
March 2016, Volume 26, Issue 3
SRI Newsletter—Phoenix, Scottsdale—P10
Old Timers’ Anniversaries
Name
Al L.
Murphy C.
Gar D.
Kate B.
Bernice B.
Bill L.
Horst N.
Roxanna C.
John D.
John P.
Dyan B.
Jerry P.
Tony P.
Donna R.
Patricia T.
Larry R.
Karl W.
Bob C.
Mike G.
Jack J.
Dick L.
Dave S.
Jan H.
Marcia L. S.
Bill A.
Carrie M.
Tom J.
Blair P.
Sober Date
3/17/1963
3/7/1964
3/9/1964
3/21/1966
3/6/1969
3/21/1969
3/1/1970
3/12/1971
3/1/1975
3/18/1975
3/9/1976
3/1/1976
3/5/1976
3/1/1976
3/5/1976
3/17/1976
3/6/1977
3/1/1977
3/15/1977
3/7/1977
3/12/1977
3/27/1978
3/1/1979
3/31/1979
3/18/1979
3/1/1979
3/23/1979
3/13/1980
Years
53
52
52
50
47
47
46
45
41
41
40
40
40
40
40
40
39
39
39
39
39
38
37
37
37
37
37
36
Name
Caroline M.
John S.
John B.
Nancy B.
Larry M.
Joseph K.
Howard D.
Bob D.
Jim R.
Joe O.
Susan R.
Kevin O.
Bill K.
Don
Theresa D.
Linda A.
Judy N.
Gypzy H.
Ilene K.
Mike R.
Steve A.
David S.
Robbin B.
Milton F.
Sandra M.
Michael J.
Dean L.
Carole S.
Patrick M.
.
Sober Date
3/31/1980
3/18/1980
3/4/1981
3/3/1981
3/30/1981
3/23/1982
3/19/1982
3/31/1982
3/16/1982
3/26/1982
3/1/1983
3/2/1983
3/21/1983
3/18/1983
3/31/1983
3/21/1984
3/18/1984
3/12/1984
3/12/1984
3/28/1984
3/24/1984
3/9/1986
3/10/1986
3/30/1987
3/15/1987
3/21/1988
3/26/1989
3/15/1990
3/23/1990
Years
36
36
35
35
35
34
34
34
34
34
33
33
33
33
33
32
32
32
32
32
32
30
30
29
29
28
27
26
26
March 2016, Volume 26, Issue 3
Sunday
Monday
6
BB Workshop
at Solutions
7
13
BB Workshop
at Solutions
14
20
BB Workshop
at Solutions
West Valley
Round Up
Lake Pleasant
27
BB Workshop
at Solutions
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Steering
Committee
Mtg 6:30pm
@ Central
Office
8
Intergroup
Business Mtg
7pm @
Central Office
2
3
4
5
9
Valleywide
H&I 7pm
Community
Bridges
10
11
15
District 08
DCM Mtg.7pm
@ Gloria Dei
16
17
18
West Valley
Round Up
Lake Pleasant
12
Agua Fria’s
Day in the
Park 10am3pm @ Rio
Vista Park,
Peoria
19
East Valley
Intergroup
Anniversary
Dinner
5:30pm @St.
Peter
Lutheran
Church, Mesa
21
22
PI/CPC Mtg
7:00pm @
Fellowship
Hall
23
24
28
29
30
31
25
West Valley
Round Up
Lake Pleasant
26
SNAC 10am
Fellowship
Hall
March 2016, Volume 26, Issue 3
SRI Newsletter—Phoenix, Scottsdale—P12
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