Holidays and Sobriety

Exciting News for Bullhead City, Arizona

Plans for the Marina Group meetings to move back into the Alano Club of Bullhead City in January 2022. This is exciting news from the Alano Club's board members regarding the completion of the building's expansion. A target date will not be available until after December 7th, when additional money of $150,000.00 will be provided by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors. The Legacy Foundation provided the initial building cost from a grant written by Alano Club member Chaz Martinez for $263,000.00.

Due to the additional requirements from the Planning and Zoning Department of Bullhead City and the rising cost of construction material and additional $123,000.00 was required for the contractor, Pueblo Construction to complete the job. Chaz Martinez met with District 2 County Supervisor Anguis and put together a proposal requesting from the county the additional money. The additional cost of $150,000.00 would cover the construction cost and new furnishings including a sound system, new tables and chairs for the expanded facility. Plans are to have a community ribbon-cutting that would include Bullhead City's Mayor and council members, representatives from the Legacy Foundation and County Supervisor Anguis.

Corky Cornell, Alano Club Board Member wants to show appreciation for the community's financial support in this endeavor to provide the additional space for the ever-growing recovery community in the Tri-state area. Cornell and his wife bought the Alano Club building in 1986 and then passed it over to the Club. The Club then paid off the remaining loan of the property, and at that time the Alano Club Board applied and was granted the status of a non-profit organization by the Sate of Arizona.

Here is a sneak preview of the new expansion!!!

Entrance

Meeting Area

Attraction or Promotion?

Tradition Eleven: Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films.

Public Service Announcements ...PSAs are not the same thing as bringing someone to a meeting. They are not a 12 step call. They are not one alcoholic sitting down and sharing their experience, strength and hope with another alcoholic. PSAs are a goal to let the still-suffering alcoholic know that there is an alternative.

PSAs exist to let alcoholics learn about the program of AA. Since this goal is broadcasting PSAs is to carry the message about AA to the alcoholic, the question stands: Do they constitute a breaking of our Tradition of attraction and not promotion? So exactly what is the difference between promotion and attraction?

Read more in the Grapevine November 2021 Sound of Silence page 27

Treatment Committee

The Treatment committee is making cans and will be asking groups to pass the can around after the groups 7th tradition to help raise money for literature for treatment centers and recovery homes. The committee has started a drive for gently used recovery books such as The Big Book, 12 by 12 and books from Grapevine.

The committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the River City Central Office located at 603 Marina Boulevard Bullhead City AZ.

Grapevine Quote

"We now know that we do not have to run away, nor ought we again try to overcome adversity by still another bulldozing power drive that can only push up obstacles before us faster that they can be taken down."

"Grapevine Daily Quote"

-November 14 2021 AA Grapevine

Maintaining Your Sobriety

Is it hard to stay sober during the holidays?

'Tis the season of glad tidings and good cheer, but for people in recovery from alcohol addiction, the holidays can be an especially trying time to stay healthy and sober. Unrealistic expectations, over-commitment, unhealthy eating, financial strain and fatigue can fray emotions. This time of year, is when people have a tendency to see old friends and family who may be associated with drinking in the past.

Maintaining your recovery here are some tips:

Go to Meetings..no slacking
Identify Triggers & Avoid Them. This is step one for maintaining your sobriety.
Make a Plan. Unfortunately, we cannot control every situation.
Keep Healthy Habits.
Limit or Avoid Some People.
Serve Yourself & Keep a Non-Alcoholic Drink in Hand.
Have an exit plan
If you are still reading this, this means you are serious about staying sober through the holidays.