Announcements
FIRST THURSDAY WORKSHOP
Every first Thursday of the month a panel will speak on a tool or slogan that kept them sober. The next workshop is Thursday, April 6th, 7-8 PM in ECF zoom room. Topic: “Service Keeps You Sober”
BUSINESS MEETING
The next business meeting is Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7 - 8:10 pm in the ECF Zoom room. Final discussion and vote will be held on distribution of money above our prudent reserve and operating expenses. If you have thoughts or concerns about this, please make sure to attend the April business meetings or let John or Frances know beforehand
ECF 56th Years! Anniversary Celebration. Saturday, April 29th Mark your calendar. San Pablo Alano Club. Details to come! Pass the word and come celebrate in person with other members, in person. Actual coffee and snacks
ECF BULLETIN BOARD
Please review the ECF Bulletin Board for connection to local events, beginner meetings, and helpline information.
H&I INFORMATION
The Hospitals & Institutions roster of facilities in Alameda County highlight the need for volunteers to bring in a meeting or be a speaker. Contact our H&I Rep, Clayton, at handi@ecfaa.org with questions and how to get involved in this type of 12th Step work. He has information about jails and detention centers that need speakers and secretaries to carry the message to those who are confined.
TRAINING for Secretary / Co-Host / Tech
Contact zoom.trainer@ecfaa.org if you would like training on all aspects of being a meeting secretary and meeting tech.
SPONSORSHIP Read "Questions and Answers on Sponsorship" at aa.org. If you are currently available to be a sponsor please type your name and the word "sponsor" with your phone number in the chatbox at any online meeting.
BIRTHDAY NIGHT and Anniversary CHIPS
Come celebrate sobriety at ECF Birthday Night on the last Saturday of each month. The next Birthday Night is 8:30 pm, March 25, in the ECF Zoom Room. If you would like to receive your AA chip, please email birthday.chips@ecfaa.org.
If you have a court card that needs signing, please send an email to secretary.coordinator@ecfaa.org. Please include: (a) Your name; (b) The date and time of the meeting you attended, and (c) The name of the meeting secretary. Your attendance will be verified and returned within 24 hours.
Help Approve the ECF Group Policy, Section 4
Please read and review the revised and updated “El Cerrito Fellowship Basic Group Policy”.
H&I information
The Hospitals & Institutions roster of facilities in Alameda County highlight the need for volunteers to bring in a meeting or be a speaker. Contact our H&I Rep, Clayton, at handi@ecfaa.org with questions and how to get involved in this type of 12th Step work. He has information about jails and detention centers that need speakers and secretaries to carry the message to those who are confined.
TRAINING for Secretary / Co-Host / Tech
Contact zoom.trainer@ecfaa.org if you would like training on all aspects of being a meeting secretary and meeting tech.
SPONSORSHIP Read "Questions and Answers on Sponsorship" at aa.org. If you are currently available to be a sponsor please type your name and the word "sponsor" with your phone number in the chatbox at any online meeting.
Court Cards
If you have a court card that needs signing, please send an email to secretary.coordinator@ecfaa.org. Please include: (a) Your name; (b) The date and time of the meeting you attended, and (c) The name of the meeting secretary. Your attendance will be verified and returned within 24 hours.
Help Approve the ECF Group Policy, Section 4
Please read and review the revised and updated “El Cerrito Fellowship Basic Group Policy”.
Zoom Software Info
Please regularly download the latest version of the Zoom application by visiting zoom.us/download.
Help Approve the ECF Group Policy, Section 4
Please review the revised and updated “El Cerrito Fellowship Basic Group Policy”.
Download Group Policy
For information on the original group policy (1967, 2018), email comments/changes to business.manager@ecfaa.org. Section 4 will be discussed at the March 13, 2023 business meeting.
Website / Tech Writers / Editors / Advisors
Please join the ECF Tech Committee to write, organize, offer design suggestions and work with the webmaster. Please email business.manager@ecfaa.org
ECF Bulletin Board
In-Person Meetings in El Cerrito
Noon: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
8:30 PM: Thu
Veterans Hall
6401 Stockton Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Eastbay Intergroup Info (www.eastbayaa.org)
You’re in the Right Place Newcomer/Beginner’s meeting sponsored by East Bay Intergroup
Online, Sundays 7pm
Meeting ID: 857 4415 2693
Password: 471197
*Attendance Confirmation Available*
This meeting is sponsored by East Bay Intergroup and also meets Tuesdays at 7pm, same Zoom ID and password. Learn More >>
Visit Newcomer Page for more information about AA and attend Newcomer Meetings.
Call the 24 hour Helpline: English 510-839-8900; Español 510-502-8560.
Call/Email Hotline. Call the Telephone Hotline at 510-839-0709 or email the Hotline at help@eastbayaa.org.
Always confidential, always no cost.
Hotline volunteers needed. Email phonechair@eastbayaa.org to volunteer or for more information.
East Bay AA Newsletter
Subscription Link: https://eastbayaa.org/subscribe/
H&I Downloads
Sponsoring AA members inside San Quentin and other State prisons.
Contact: sanquentin.ivss@gmail.com
Area 53 H&I Roster – February 2023
Please contact our H&I Rep at handi@ecfaa.org if you have any questions or need more info.
Please contact the
ECF Business Manager at
business.manager@ecfaa.org
if you have AA-related activities or announcements that you would like to have posted on the Fellowship bulletin board.