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