December, 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Holiday parties without alcohol may still be a dreary

prospect for new AAs. But many of us have enjoyed

the happiest holidays of our lives sober. Here are

some tips:

1. Line up extra AA activities—meetings, speaking,

phone answering, other AA service.

2. Entertain AA friends, especially newcomers.

3. Keep AA phone numbers with you at all times—

and use them.

4. Find out about special holiday parties, meetings, or

other events at groups in our area, and go. If you’re shy, take a newer member.

5. Skip drinking occasions you’re nervous about.

Remember your drinking talent for making excuses? Put it to work for you in sobriety.

6. If you must attend a drinking party, and can’t find

a fellow AA to come with you, keep some candy handy.

7. You don’t have to stay late. Plan for an “important

date.”

8. Go to church. Any church.

9. Don’t sit around brooding. Catch up on reading,

letters and walks.

10.Remember, one day at a time. Don’t start now to

worry about all those “holiday temptations.”

11.If you can’t give material gifts this year, you can

give love.

12.“Having had a …” You already know the Twelfth

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CENTRAL OFFICE

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24 Hour Answering Service: (775) 355-1151 Fax: (775) 355-1560 EMAIL: [email protected]

Web Site/Meeting Schedule: nnig.org

GENERAL WARRANTIES OF THE NORTHERN NEVADA INTERGROUP

ASSOCIATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

In all its proceedings, the Intergroup Association observes the spirit of AA Traditions, taking great care that the Intergroup Association never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds, plus a reserve be its prudent financial principal; that none of the Intergroup Association members shall ever be placed in a position of unqualified authority over any of the others; that all important decision be reached by discussion, vote and whenever possible, substantial unanimity; that no Intergroup Association action ever be personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy; that though the Intergroup Association may act for the service of AA Groups in the Northern Nevada area and parts of Northern California, it shall never perform any acts of government; and that, like the Society of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Intergroup Association itself will always remain democratic in thought and action.

(The above is adapted and modified from “The AA Service Manual”, and AA Co-Founder Bill W’s. Twelve Concepts for World Service; Concept XII, as adopted by the General Service Conference on April 26, 1962. This adaptation of copyrighted AA material has been approved by the General Service Board)

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Service Opportunities 5 Christmas Past, Christmas Present 6

NNIG Financial Report 7

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Rule 62: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously

12-Step Visit From St. Nicholas

T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender, Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender. The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine,

In hopes that St. Nick would fill them with wine. With Mama in her kerchief and I with my booze, We'd just settled down for a long winter's snooze.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I put down my drink to see what was the matter. Away to the window I crawled and then stumbled To open the shutters where I stood and just mumbled.

Then what to my bloodshot eyes should there appear But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. I thought it was DT's and needed help quick!

I didn't know it was only St. Nick. I poured myself another as the reindeer came

While he shouted and called them by name: "Now Barfly! Now Wino! Now Boozer and Rummy!

On Drunkard! On Alky! On Dipso and Dummy!" So up to the housetop St. Nicholas flew While I pulled the pop-top on another brew. I trembled with fear when I heard a new sound--

Down the chimney came St. Nick with a bound. His cheeks were like roses, he grinned like a possum, His eyes, how they twinkled, his nose had rum-blossoms!

I offered him a drink, step up to the bar, "Not today," he said, "I am now so-ber." He had a clear face and a little beer belly,

That shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly.

This was too much, it increased my thirst. "Hold it!" said St. Nick, "First things first. You don't have to drink, easy does it,

Now that wasn't too hard, was it?" He reached in his sack and with a great fuss He gave me the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."

"Read this 'Big Book' for a life sublime, Follow the principles one day at a time. "This is the best present I can give,

Twelve steps -- a new way to live. The AA program keeps me sober, it's true."

Then giving a nod, up the chimney he flew. Then I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,

"You now have a choice, starting tonight. So Merry Christmas to all and to all Season's Greetings,

Don't pick up that first drink, and go to AA meetings!" The Bracer is a monthly publication intended for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and their families only. It is about, by and for members of the fellowship. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of AA as a whole or NNIG. For article submissions or comments, email the editor @ nnigbracer @gmail.com

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Other Area Events

Meetings and More

AREA CLUBS Reno / Sparks Clubs

Alano Club Sparks, 1640 Prater Way (775) 359-2727 Driars Club Reno 345 S. Wells Avenue (775) 324-9210 Triangle Club Reno 635 S Wells Avenue (775) 324-7977

Clubs outside Reno/Sparks Area

Alano Club Carson City, 1800 HWY 50 East (775) 882-0443 Bishop Alano Club (760) 873-6700

Elko Alano Club (775) 738-4747 Las Vegas Triangle Club (702) 435-0597 South Lake Tahoe (530) 541-1243 Susanville (530) 257-2880

For more event information contact Central Office @ 355-1151 or nnig.org

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Alcohólicos Anónimos Doce Pasos Y Doce Tradiciones All En Espanol Books Now Available

Language of the Heart 25th _Anniversary

Coming in April – 75th _{Anniversary Big Book}

Pocket Recovery Cards - Meeting in a Pocket Book Covers – All Sizes/Grapevine on CD

New Tri-Plate Medallions

Bill & Bob Bronze Chips in 5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 & up New! Three parking spaces in front of Central Offfice are

designated for 30 minute parking for our customers! ITEM STILL NEEDED: NEW PAPER CUTTER

Necessary for event tickets, flyers and pocket cards

NNIG WISHES YOU & YOURS A VERY MERRY

CHRISTMAS AND AHAPPY,SOBER NEW YEAR!

Saturday Dawn Patrol Meeting

7:30am

1640 Prater Way Coffee, donuts and

Fellowship.

Come join us!

Frank loves his job. He just happens to be the hit-man for his Polish mob family in

Buffalo, New York. But Frank's got a drinking problem and when he messes up

a critical assignment that puts the family business in peril, his uncle sends him to San Francisco to clean up his act. Frank is

not a touchy-feely kind of guy, but he starts going to AA meetings, gets a sponsor and a job at a mortuary where he falls for the tart-tongued Laurel, a woman who is dangerously devoid of boundaries. It’s time for Rule #62 - If a hit man for the

mob can get sober - We all have a chance……… Solutions on SundayBREAKFAST AND A MEETING! 1640 Prater Way Breakfast— 8:00-8:45am Pancakes and sausage for a suggested $1 donation Meeting starts at 9am topic is always

"How is Your Life Today In AA?"

DRIARS CLUB. 12 STEP WORK SHOP EVERY SUNDAY AT 1:30 TO 3PM - AN IN DEPTH STUDY OF A.A. BIG BOOK, 12X12 AND A WORKBOOK, WE WILL BE DOING THE STEPS, ONE AT A TIME. $5.00 ONE TIME COST FOR WORKBOOK, THIS IS A COPY COST ONLY, (IF BOOK NOT WANTED CAN BORROW IN CLASS AND RETURN AFTER, CAN NOT WRITE IN IT) IF YOU NEED A REFRESHER, OR JUST WANT TO LEARN MORE, OR DO THE STEPS, JOIN US! WE SHALL BE WITH YOU ETC ETC ETC....

28 Daysis one of the most accurate movies about alcoholism and drug addiction I can remember. The film does not glamorize or poke fun at its thematic content, but instead shimmers in truth depicting the problems in which a nowhere life can lead. Why would anyone want to see a movie about someone spending time in rehab, regardless of how well crafted it is? Because "28 Days" is an interesting, sometimes funny, and involving tale with empathetic, down to earth characters.

M&M Group presents the Lost Weekend December 28th, 6:30 pm, 635 S. Wells Ave., Reno

One on One:

AA Sponsorship in Action

In this collection, AA members write about their experience with sponsorship, including how to choose one, getting the courage to ask someone to be a sponsor, sharing their past and present with them, working with those having trouble staying sober, dealing with the loss of a beloved sponsor and more. From the early days of the program, this special one-on-one bond of sponsorship has been considered vital to getting sober, staying connected and living a full, happy life.

No Matter What:

Dealing With Adversity in Sobriety

All recovering alcoholics have had to deal with adversity throughout sobriety...a serious illness, an ugly divorce, the death of a child, the loss of a house to fire or to the bank. Despite the fear, pain or self-pity we are in when these tragedies strike, drinking is not an option. The stories in this book show how AA members use the tools of the program and embrace the Fellowship to deal with tough issues.

The Language of the Heart, 25th Anniversary - This special 25th anniversary edition cover will only be available while supplies last.

Bill W. was the Grapevine's most prolific contributor, writing more than 150 articles, from his first in June 1944 to his last in December 1970. Here in one volume are all of Bill's Grapevine articles, including his first thoughts about the Traditions, his battles with chronic depression and spiritual pride, memories of an all-night drinking spree with Ebby, and a vivid description of how he came to organize the Steps (there were six in the first draft).

Service Opportunities

District Meetings

DISTRICT-2 Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM, Reno Triangle Club, 635 S. Wells Avenue, Reno

DISTRICT 4 First Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM Reno Triangle Club, 635 S. Wells Avenue Reno

DISTRICT 6 2nd

Sunday of even numbered months

For information email [email protected] DISTRICT 8 First Sunday, 3:30 p.m. on odd months Call (760) 937-8407 DISTRICT 10A Third Sunday of every other month, 1:30 PM 680 River St. Elko, NV

DISTRICT 10B Odd Numbered Months @ 10:00AM –Rotating Group Locations – Call (775)403-0869

DISTRICT 11 Only holds meetings 4 time a year, call DCM

DISTRICT 12 1st Saturday of each Month at 5:00 PM 457 Esmeralda Street Wolf Center, Fallon NV

DISTRICT 14 3rd

Tues of each “Odd” month at 7:00 PM - Contact DCM Next location is determined at each meeting

DISTRICT 16 Meeting is held 3rd Tuesday of the month Sparks Family Christian Church 510 Greenbrae Blvd 6:00PM-7:00PM

DISTRICT 18 DARK DISTRICT

DISTRICT 20 First Saturday of every month 1:30 PM 50 South Weatherlow

DISTRICT 22 Last Saturday of each Month at 5:00 PM 425 Roberts

AA ANSWERING

SERVICE NUMBERS

Reno, Sparks, Carson City and all of Northern Nevada: (775) 355-1151 Las Vegas and all of Southern Nevada: (702) 598-1888 Mammoth Lake: (760) 934-3434 North Lake Tahoe: (530) 546-1126 South Lake Tahoe: (530) 541-1243 Susanville, CA: (530) 257-2880

12 STEP Volunteer Application Form

Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Sobriety Date: ________________________________ Gender: Male ___ Female ____

Phone # _______________________ Location/City: __________________________________

Available: Days: ___________________________

Times: ___________________________

Submit this form or call Central Office to get on the list.

Answering Service TIME SLOTS NOW AVAILABLE. Get into service today and take a time slot. Get your home groups involved and adopt a time slot.

Call Central Office for available times and more information. 355-1151

N.N.I.G STEERING COMMITTEE Last Tuesday of each Month 5:30 PM Central Office, 436 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks

N.N.I.G INTERGROUP BUSINESS MEETING First Tuesday of each month, 7:00PM

Reno Triangle Club, 635 S. Wells Ave. Reno

N.N.I.G. SPEAKER MEETING Second Saturday of each month, 7:00 PM

Silver Legacy - Silver Baron A

CORRECTION & TREATMENT BRIDGING THE GAP Last Thursday of each month, 5:15 PM Central Office 436 S. Rock Blvd Sparks

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If you attend a meeting in a Church or Rec Center, please make sure all outer doors are locked at the end of

your meeting. Do a “walk around” in

the bathrooms & outside the meeting facility when the meeting

closes and make sure all meeting participants have left the building.

Vandalism is being reported by several churches in our area.

For donations, make your checks payable to NNIG and write who the donation is for in

the memo line.

THE A.A. SERVICE MANUAL and the THE TWELVE CONCEPTS FOR WORLD SERVICE

A.A. service is anything that helps us reach a fellow sufferer--ranging all the way from Twelfth Step work such as a phone call and the sharing of a cup of coffee to the work of developing and keeping alive the big picture of A.A. All these together constitute our Third Legacy of A.A. service. The foundation for all service work is found in this Manual, and in our 12 Concepts. The Study will use a familiar format from our Big Book study meetings--by reading the material while sharing our individual understandings and experiences as we read.

We plan to have a lot of fun during our study. Please come join us. All A.A. members are invited. Members active in either General Services or Intergroup should find the study particularly useful.

Mid-Day Study - Tuesdays, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Evening Study - Thursdays, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Both sessions at the Reno Triangle Club, Upstairs Room 3, Back Room.

Meeting Schedule: Meetings will continue until study completion. No meeting the first week of each month. Source Materials (please bring to meetings): The A.A. Service Manual . Copies are available at Central Office for about $6. For Additional Information: Joyce Y. (775) 756-0724 or Merl C. (775) 359-5061

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Christmas Past,

Christmas Present

An AA who relapsed compares that year's holiday with this one

The Christmas before last was the

worst. Four years ago, I gave up 13

years of sobriety to drink and abuse

pain medication. For my decision

to drink again I was rewarded with a

divorce and a business deal that went

sour. I had been warned that all the bad

things that hadn't happened to me yet

would if I went back to drinking but

some how I chose to ignore that advice.

Who was I to think that the rules of

alcoholic drinking did not apply to me?

Thirty years ago when I went to my first AA meeting a few of the old timers said "kid I spilled more booze on my tie than you drank." Many more said, "alcoholism was like an elevator and you could get off before it went to the bottom floor." Of course I decided to listen to the minority and after a year of sobriety and my life getting better I drank for another 10 years. I figured I hadn't lost a wife, a job, or thousands of dollars and most importantly I couldn't drink a fifth a day which seemed to be the minimum for a true alcoholic. Never mind that I wasn't married or employed and I had always been broke. The capacity for alcohol would increase, it is one of the rules of alcoholic drinking. Years later, I had been divorced and lost a job and blown lots of money on booze and had all the accidents that go with it. I was depressed and miserable and I realized that the only time I had been happy was as a member of AA. That was the place I learned how to be a decent human being so I came back. I was lucky to find a sponsor who would put up with me. I questioned everything and told him that I hated meetings and for a time quit attending them but somehow I stayed sober and managed to not get fired by him.

I read the literature and became very active with my home group and my life improved in every way. Financially, I had a thriving business and a beautiful home. I had been spared from many painful experiences. Then after 12 years of sobriety, I became disenchanted with the discussion meetings that I had been attending, but instead of looking for other meetings, I stopped going. My employment caused me to see many AA members who did not appear to be practicing the 12 Steps in all their affairs. I couldn't believe that they would be worse off drinking. I called other AA members hypocrites, but I who had gained so much from a Program I was now denouncing was the biggest hypocrite of all. I had graduated and it wasn't with a degree of humility. When I drank again I only had two glasses of wine and I didn't turn into a pumpkin so I thought I must have licked this thing that was more psychological than physical. For a month I would have one or two beers and laugh that I couldn't drink more

because I got sleepy. I hate to admit it but I was thinking about being the first guy to comeback and stand up at a meeting to announce that I found a way to drink successfully.

Since this is a story about Christmas I will skip the drunk-a-log and get right to the worst yuletide I have experienced. I went from two glasses of wine to three bottles and five or six pain pills. My wife divorced me and so did many of my friends. I was unable to sleep through the night. I would wake from my stupor feeling sick and would drink medicinally to get a couple of hours sleep. I didn't view that as a morning drink until I had been sober a few months. All of the things my Higher Power spared me from the first two times now were beating me into submission because of my self-will.

In the past I had laughed at people who would drink and go to meetings. I could not understand some one who would drink and read the Big Book and now it was happening to me. Now I was desperate to stop drinking but I couldn't get what had come so easily to me before. I went to meetings and felt they weren't for me and I couldn't stop drinking. I cannot imagine a deeper sense of loneliness and hopelessness than knowing you are an alcoholic and that AA is the only solution for you and yet not connecting with meetings and the program. Suicide was looking like the only way out.

I believe my Higher Power was protecting me because I didn't get a DUI and I didn't physically harm any one but he was also teaching me about the desperation that I had not known before. I needed the education so that this time I would cling to the program like a drowning man would a life preserver.

Today I keep the focus on me. I acknowledge that we all have frailties and the only chance we have to overcome them is by staying sober. If a meeting doesn't appeal to me I search out ones that do. When I was drinking if I didn't like a bar I didn't quit drinking I simply found one that I enjoyed. Now I look for discussion meetings that strictly follow the Steps and speaker meetings so I get to know someone's whole story. I look forward to attending my regular meetings and I plan my life around them. Pain and progress have led me to love the program and

Fellowship that I hated.

I celebrated Christmas sober for the first time in four years. I had time and energy to visit elderly friends. I felt love for the first time and began to feel worthy of it. I came to realize that many hurt feelings and anger were the result of my not feeling that I could be loved. My wife and I hosted a Christmas party and our home was filled with friends and there was no sickness or remorse the next day. We went to plays and celebrations and yet I had plenty of time to attend meetings.

I believe my higher power gave me two chances to join AA with less suffering but I refused the opportunities. The good news is that I made it back and have a new enthusiasm for the program and meetings. This year I look forward to celebrating another sober Christmas and being grateful for the best gift of all, recovery through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.

—Anonymous, Toledo, Ohio Copyright © The AA Grapevine, Inc. (November, 2011). Reprinted with permission.

Concept XII

General Warranties of the Conference: in all its proceedings, the General Service Conference shall observe the spirit of the A.A. Tradition, taking great care that the conference never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds, plus an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; that none of the Conference Members shall ever be placed in a position of unqualified authority over any of the others: that all important decisions be reached by discussion vote and whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that no Conference action ever be personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy; that though the Conference may act for the service of Alcoholics Anonymous, it shall never perform any acts of government; and that, like the Society of Alcoholics Anonymous which it serves, the Conference itself will always remain democratic in thought and action.

Profit & Loss Statement

Faithful Fiver

serve the Northern Nevada Alcoholics Anonymous community with Central Office services and intergroup activities. It's Easy to join!

We ask for $5.00 per month or $60.00 per year, or whatever you can afford. Use your sobriety anniversary as a reminder to donate. It's a great way to give back what was so freely given to you.

Send a check today to:

Northern Nevada Intergroup Attn: Faithful Fiver 436 Rock Blvd South

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Third Monday in January

Presidents' Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Day after Thanksgiving Fourth Friday in November

Christmas Eve December 24 (close @ Noon)

Christmas Day December 25

New Year’s Eve December 31 (close @ Noon)

Pink Can Contributions

Announcing the75th Anniversary Edition of the Big Book A.A. World Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the publication of the only authorized reproduction of the first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous.

This new edition will be a faithful replica of the original, with the famous “circus cover” dust jacket and bulky paper (which is why it was initially called the Big Book). To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic publication of Alcoholics Anonymous

In April 1939, the 2013 General Service Conference approved the creation of this facsimile edition of the first printing of the first edition.

NNIG Business Meeting Minutes

NNIG Minutes for December 3, 2013

(for approval)

(Note to Intergroup members and the fellowship ~ We did not have a quorum on December 3 due to the snow and ice storm that occurred that day. These minutes are primarily informative since no actions were able to be taken. Lisa C.)

Dan S., Chair, opened the meeting with the “Serenity Prayer” at 7pm. Introductions were made by attending representatives with their group affiliations. One new member was welcomed.

A quorum was not established. All business issues will be “pending” until the next meeting. Approval of the November 5, 2013 minutes was postponed due to lack of a quorum.

Central Office Report – Leslie S.

MONTHLY REPORT November 2013

Central Office Director: Leslie Spracklin Date: December 3, 2013

Phone # 775-355-1151 email: [email protected]

Calls for AA Help: 7 Calls for Alanon/Alateen: 4

Meeting Information: 48 12 Step Calls: 1

Other 12 Step Programs: 5 *AA Events Information: 31

Business/AA Central Office: 95 Total Phone Calls into Central Office: 191.00 Volunteer Office Hours: 128.75

New Years’ Gala 2013 – 137 tickets sold! 113 Tickets available at Central office – This year’s event at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! **Raffle Contributions are desperately needed and greatly appreciated** Raffle items or monetary contributions can be dropped off at Central Office Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM.

Treasurer’s Report – Dod P. He pointed out that we continue to have healthy balances in our Prudent Reserve funds. He noted and thanked the Sierra Nevada Fall Round-up for its contribution of $1,250.00 donation to NNIG. He also noted that group contributions are running slightly behind last year’s figures. Certain expenses (e.g. Gratitude Dinner catering bill) are still outstanding.

Activities Committee Chair – Ron F. The recent Halloween Party and Gratitude Dinner were both very successful thanks to the membership’s efforts and participation. The New Year’s Party plans are proceeding and it will be held at the Convention Center with a sit-down dinner followed by a speaker meeting, comic, and DJ dance. Ron has a beginning committee for the Corned Beef and Cabbage Family Event but needs a chairperson. You may contact him at 702-374-1030. Many thanks to all who have participated in planning these events.

Answering Service Committee Chairperson – Ron T. The committee is working on a women’s list for Carson City and they need more volunteers for 12-Step work. More volunteers are always welcome. To volunteer call him at 315-3749.

Bracer Committee Chair – Nancy A. - No report.

Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) – AJ C. During the period covered by this report CPC members met twice with third year medical students at the University of Nevada to talk with them about alcoholism and how they may, as practicing physicians provide intervention in cases where they are presented with clients who show symptoms of alcohol dependence or abuse.

Our next meeting with the medical students will be on 12 December at 2:00 p.m, and anyone is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the second floor conference room of the Nelson building of UNR on Second Street, just west of Arlington Avenue. Volunteers needed. A J Cotterell -775-250-3791.

Treatment Facilities Chair – Bruce A. Please see individual reports.

Correctional Facilities Chairperson – Helen G. Thanks to recent volunteers for the Parr Blvd. program. It’s a lengthy process and much needed. Please be absolutely honest on the applications. The committee will also be working with members on finding more service volunteers to work at the Carson City prisons. To help at Parr (officially the “Washoe County Sheriff Office Detention Volunteer”) call Helen at 775-842-6489.

Bridge the Gap Chair – Lee H. We are still waiting to be officially able to take meetings into NNCC. This process is slow.

NNIG Business Meeting Minutes

Pink Can Treasurer – Bill P. Don D. substituted and said that more than $10,000.

has been collected year-to-date and is quickly distributed to individuals who need literature. Thanks to all groups for the excellent help.

Public Information Committee Chairperson – Donn T./Don D. The committee is working on providing hotels and nursing homes with literature at this time. Dan S. asked whether “nnig.org” could be placed on out-going literature. Leslie S. said that St. Mary’s and Renown hospitals receive information that includes the “nnig.org” reference.

Speaker Committee Chair - Laura J. The committee has arranged for a larger meeting room for December’s Speaker Meeting on the 21st _{at the Silver Legacy. It is being held the third Saturday due to the holidays. There}

will be no dinner prior to the meeting this month. The speaker is Kris H. from Kings Beach and the Truckee River Men’s Stag is host. November’s meeting brought in $186.50 from the 7th _{Tradition and $550.00 from the raffle.}

More than 180 people attended. For speaker suggestions, please call Laura at 916-303-0279.

Sunshine Committee Chairperson – Lindsey S. No report.

Web-Master – Chair Kelly B. and Co-chair Mya C. No report.

Northern Nevada Area 42 Liaison- Michael L. In the last month there have been three workshops about general service. Thanks to past and present servants these workshops have been very informative. They focused on how important the connection is between the home group, GSO, and AA as a whole. This Saturday will be the next NAGSC meeting. The general meeting will be beginning at noon at the Silver Springs Senior Center. There will be a second reading of a proposal making permanent holding the NAGSC meetings on Saturdays to accommodate traveling time of rural districts. There will also be discussion and vote on the proposed budget for NAGSC 2014 budget. For more information on Area 42, you can go to nevadaarea42.org where you can find links to: an area map of the area districts, district meeting times and places, past area minutes and newsletters including links to the Area delegate and area officers. It is a real pleasure to serve as liaison to NNIG. Thank you for letting me serve.

Intergroup Representatives - Carol B. and Steve M. – Steve M. No report.

Carol B. Steering Committee is still looking at various ways to spend the extra available International Women’s Conference contribution. Suggestions submitted that I am aware of, for using the funds have been:

Reduce the meal ticket prices for NNIG Fund Raising Events. Set up Scholarships for Events.

Reduce the price of the A.A. literature at the Central Office. Open the Central Office on Saturdays for four (4) hours.

If any of your groups have suggested something not here, please let Steve or myself know. After looking into the salaries of neighboring Central Office managers and local non-profits, the Steering Committee has decided to give Leslie a 7% salary increase to take place last month; the anniversary of her second year as CO Manager.

Secretary - Lisa C. She thanked members for getting information to her early since that facilitates getting the minutes to The Bracer chair in a timely manner. Her email is [email protected].

Vice-Chairperson – Dan M. No report.

Chair – Dan S. - The floor was opened to topics and/or questions from members that usually wouldn’t be

addressed due to time limits at the business meeting. Gordon raised the issue of a “NNIG chip.” that could be made. It was referred to the next Steering Committee business meeting. Sean said he would like to get more volunteers for the Carson City prisons located near the end of the new freeway extension. Contact him at 775-450-0276. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47pm with the “Responsibility Code.”

The next NNIG meeting will be January 7, 2014. Respectfully submitted,

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