D46 GSR Reports January 2026
Eastsound Group
Vicki H. GSR
January 2026:
Members of the Eastsound Group and happy with the meetings. Some meetings are reading different literature and are happy to have newcomers sticking around, and some new people moving to Orcas. They feel the meetings are pretty well attended.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Vicki H.
GSR Eastsound Group
Vicki H. GSR
January 2026:
Members of the Eastsound Group and happy with the meetings. Some meetings are reading different literature and are happy to have newcomers sticking around, and some new people moving to Orcas. They feel the meetings are pretty well attended.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Vicki H.
GSR Eastsound Group
Oak Harbor Group
Tim. GSR
Nothing significant to report for the month of January. Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Tim. GSR
Nothing significant to report for the month of January. Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
It's been a good month, new start with the new year:) I got the cold that has been going around so I missed a few meetings, including our business meeting.
We've seen a couple of newcomers come to the Blue Box recently, it's always great to see.
I asked the group for ideas for the quarterly conference... and even got a volunteer from Blue Box group. Very exciting.
Thanks, Mike B.
Langley Group
Claudia B. GSR
Report for January 2026
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group. Our group continues to do well. We are thrilled to see that we have been able to make
such a significant 7 th tradition contribution to the district. All of the officer positions are filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings per week that we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. We also have plenty of literature and supplies.
Birthday night was held at the end of December and was a well-attended evening. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on January 31 and our January Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on January 25 at 1:15.
We spent quite a bit of time talking about prudent reserves and comparing our average income with our average expenses. Our treasurer will be looking into that. I announced that we will be hosting the District 46 meetings in March and June. We also discussed where we keep the extra supplies and making sure the
secretaries are aware of the locations so we don’t run out.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Claudia B. GSR
Report for January 2026
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group. Our group continues to do well. We are thrilled to see that we have been able to make
such a significant 7 th tradition contribution to the district. All of the officer positions are filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings per week that we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. We also have plenty of literature and supplies.
Birthday night was held at the end of December and was a well-attended evening. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on January 31 and our January Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on January 25 at 1:15.
We spent quite a bit of time talking about prudent reserves and comparing our average income with our average expenses. Our treasurer will be looking into that. I announced that we will be hosting the District 46 meetings in March and June. We also discussed where we keep the extra supplies and making sure the
secretaries are aware of the locations so we don’t run out.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Clinton Group
Jess L,.GSR
Greetings from Clinton Group, and happy new year to everyone. Our small but dedicated and steady group continues meeting once a week at Saint Peter’s church near the Clinton ferry. Mondays 7 pm. We have a business meeting once a month on the first Monday. We rotate secretaries every month. 7th Tradition contributions are holding steady and we are able to contribute to the church and greater AA. We also host a speaker meeting on the second Saturday of every month with a potluck at six and the speaker at seven. Staying sober is a worthwhile journey. We encourage all newcomers to get into the books and the step as soon as possible. Thanks! Jess L
Jess L,.GSR
Greetings from Clinton Group, and happy new year to everyone. Our small but dedicated and steady group continues meeting once a week at Saint Peter’s church near the Clinton ferry. Mondays 7 pm. We have a business meeting once a month on the first Monday. We rotate secretaries every month. 7th Tradition contributions are holding steady and we are able to contribute to the church and greater AA. We also host a speaker meeting on the second Saturday of every month with a potluck at six and the speaker at seven. Staying sober is a worthwhile journey. We encourage all newcomers to get into the books and the step as soon as possible. Thanks! Jess L
Lopez Group
Lori M. GSR
All is well with the Lopez Group. There is nothing new to report at this time.
Thanks, Lori
Lori M. GSR
All is well with the Lopez Group. There is nothing new to report at this time.
Thanks, Lori
Fidalgo Group
Howard R, GSR
January 2026 report:
All is well with the Fidalgo group. We had 77 meetings with a total of 1026 attendees for the month of December. This included our regular weekly meetings along with the holiday alcathon meetings. The Friday evening game night/meeting that we have recently started has been well attended. Our try at morning meetings has come to an end. We didn't really get the support we originally thought that we would, so with a group conscience, we have cancelled them.
Thanks,
Howard R.
Howard R, GSR
January 2026 report:
All is well with the Fidalgo group. We had 77 meetings with a total of 1026 attendees for the month of December. This included our regular weekly meetings along with the holiday alcathon meetings. The Friday evening game night/meeting that we have recently started has been well attended. Our try at morning meetings has come to an end. We didn't really get the support we originally thought that we would, so with a group conscience, we have cancelled them.
Thanks,
Howard R.
Anacortes Group
Al M, GSR
January 2026 Report:
Greetings to all and may everyone be in good health and spirits. Our group is gaining newcomers constantly; it is an inspiration to see them grow! Business meetings are well attended. We are coming to an end of our two-year commitments for service positions and look forward to our new members. Our dinner was a hit, I believe everyone was pleased with the results. Once again, we have to buy a new reel for the steps, ugh go figure! We continue to give Big Books to those who need one for free. ENJOY
Al M, GSR
January 2026 Report:
Greetings to all and may everyone be in good health and spirits. Our group is gaining newcomers constantly; it is an inspiration to see them grow! Business meetings are well attended. We are coming to an end of our two-year commitments for service positions and look forward to our new members. Our dinner was a hit, I believe everyone was pleased with the results. Once again, we have to buy a new reel for the steps, ugh go figure! We continue to give Big Books to those who need one for free. ENJOY
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D46 GSR Report December
Clinton Group
Jess L, GSR
December: Our numbers have been lower than in the summer but we continue as a consistent core group. Second Saturday Speaker meeting Clinton Saint Peter’s Church 6 pm potluck 7 pm speaker.
Happy Holidays.
Jess L.
GSR Clinton Group
Jess L, GSR
December: Our numbers have been lower than in the summer but we continue as a consistent core group. Second Saturday Speaker meeting Clinton Saint Peter’s Church 6 pm potluck 7 pm speaker.
Happy Holidays.
Jess L.
GSR Clinton Group
Fellowship of the Spirit - on Orcas Island
Kat B, GSR
Our group meets on Monday and Thursday at 5:30. It's bonfire season! We are closed on Monday, open on Thursday. We are reading Emotional Sobriety II on Thursday night.
We had an excellent Gratitude dinner event with many members and their families. December meetings have had strong attendance, and many members are reaching out to invite others to community holiday events.
Thank you,
Kat B.
GSR FOTS
Langley Group
Claudia B, GSR
GSR Report for December 2025
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group.
Sorry to have not been able to participate in person or Zoom due to illness, but here is
my report.
Our group continues to do well. We were thrilled to see that we had been able to make
such a significant 7 th tradition contribution to the district. All of the officer positions are
filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings per week that
we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was held at the
end of November and was a well-attended evening. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will
be held on December 27 and our December Langley Group business meeting will be
held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on December 28th at 1:15. We had some
discussion about disruptions when people arrive late and making sure the supplies were
secure in the clubhouse from prying hands. The big surprise was a past member came
to the meeting and repaid the group $400 as an amends for money he stole over three
years ago from the safe (it had to be replaced). It’s great to see the steps in action.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Langley Group GSR
Claudia B, GSR
GSR Report for December 2025
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group.
Sorry to have not been able to participate in person or Zoom due to illness, but here is
my report.
Our group continues to do well. We were thrilled to see that we had been able to make
such a significant 7 th tradition contribution to the district. All of the officer positions are
filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings per week that
we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was held at the
end of November and was a well-attended evening. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will
be held on December 27 and our December Langley Group business meeting will be
held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on December 28th at 1:15. We had some
discussion about disruptions when people arrive late and making sure the supplies were
secure in the clubhouse from prying hands. The big surprise was a past member came
to the meeting and repaid the group $400 as an amends for money he stole over three
years ago from the safe (it had to be replaced). It’s great to see the steps in action.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Langley Group GSR
Blue Box Group
Mike C, GSR
Happy Christmas to one and all,
It was decided at our last business meeting to send the whole 7th tradition to GSO for the month of December. It is a one time thing... it was shared by a group member that GSO is not doing very well at this time and all agreed with the one time lump sum. Thank you all for letting me be of service... hard to believe this service rotation is at the halfway mark!!
~Mike C.
GSR Blue Box
Mike C, GSR
Happy Christmas to one and all,
It was decided at our last business meeting to send the whole 7th tradition to GSO for the month of December. It is a one time thing... it was shared by a group member that GSO is not doing very well at this time and all agreed with the one time lump sum. Thank you all for letting me be of service... hard to believe this service rotation is at the halfway mark!!
~Mike C.
GSR Blue Box
Fidalgo Group
Howard R. GSR
December GSR report:
All is well with the Fidalgo group. We had a total of 821 attendees for the month of November. It's been a good start to the holiday season for the group with a well-attended thanksgiving day alcathon. We have alcathons planned Christmas day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Flyers have been posted to the district web site for these events.
Thanks,
Howard R
Fidalgo Group GSR
Howard R. GSR
December GSR report:
All is well with the Fidalgo group. We had a total of 821 attendees for the month of November. It's been a good start to the holiday season for the group with a well-attended thanksgiving day alcathon. We have alcathons planned Christmas day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Flyers have been posted to the district web site for these events.
Thanks,
Howard R
Fidalgo Group GSR
Anacortes Group
Al M.GSR
May we all be joyful and free in the Holidays to come! Our group is doing very well, attracting others, and attendance of Home Group members is very consistent. Our choice for the chair to decide on closing prayer of The Lords or Serenity was finalized. Our group has a dinner coming up on Dec 13th at 5:30,upstairs at the Salvation Army in Anacortes. Our state birthday of 85 years is being tossed around for some kind of event, more to be revealed.
Please carry the message forward God Bless and ENJOY THE MOMENT!
Thanks,
Al M.
GSR Anacortes Group
Al M.GSR
May we all be joyful and free in the Holidays to come! Our group is doing very well, attracting others, and attendance of Home Group members is very consistent. Our choice for the chair to decide on closing prayer of The Lords or Serenity was finalized. Our group has a dinner coming up on Dec 13th at 5:30,upstairs at the Salvation Army in Anacortes. Our state birthday of 85 years is being tossed around for some kind of event, more to be revealed.
Please carry the message forward God Bless and ENJOY THE MOMENT!
Thanks,
Al M.
GSR Anacortes Group
Oak Harbor Group
Tim T. GSR
Business as usual / nothing significant to report this month. Come see us as the Church on the Rock(s)!
Merry Christmas!
Tim T. GSR
Business as usual / nothing significant to report this month. Come see us as the Church on the Rock(s)!
Merry Christmas!
D46 GSR Report November
Anacortes Group
Al M. GSR
Greetings to All, and may you and yours be in good health and spirits! We are gaining newcomers every meeting with a great attendance of fellowship. Detox panels are going along well. A great experience. For further information contact Paul B. or myself. A 35 year anniversary for our meeting is still in the works. Still giving Big Books to those who need one for free. May your days be filled with GRATITUDE!!!
Thanks, Al M.
GSR Anacortes Group
Al M. GSR
Greetings to All, and may you and yours be in good health and spirits! We are gaining newcomers every meeting with a great attendance of fellowship. Detox panels are going along well. A great experience. For further information contact Paul B. or myself. A 35 year anniversary for our meeting is still in the works. Still giving Big Books to those who need one for free. May your days be filled with GRATITUDE!!!
Thanks, Al M.
GSR Anacortes Group
Lopez Group
Lori M. GSR
Things are going well with Lopez AA.
Attendance is steady, The new meeting is up and running and we have updated our info on the meeting guide and D46 schedule page.
We held a business meeting and we have a new secretary. We are also, in the spirit of rotation, looking for a new Treasurer and a GSR.
We have enough finances to cover our monthly donation to the Lopez Island family Resource Center.
Come see us soon!
Thanks for the opportunity to serve. Lori
Lori M. GSR
Things are going well with Lopez AA.
Attendance is steady, The new meeting is up and running and we have updated our info on the meeting guide and D46 schedule page.
We held a business meeting and we have a new secretary. We are also, in the spirit of rotation, looking for a new Treasurer and a GSR.
We have enough finances to cover our monthly donation to the Lopez Island family Resource Center.
Come see us soon!
Thanks for the opportunity to serve. Lori
Eastsound Group
Vicki H. GSR
The Eastsound Group has consistent if not growing in meeting attendance. Lots of newcomers and regular business meetings held monthly.
Vicki H
Vicki H. GSR
The Eastsound Group has consistent if not growing in meeting attendance. Lots of newcomers and regular business meetings held monthly.
Vicki H
Raven Group
John D. GSR
Good morning!
Raven group meetings are now @ 6 o'clock on Tuesdays. Locks are now timed through the IT system. We no longer need keys to get in now that they are timed to open at 530.
Otherwise no news. Dick K passed last week. He was a long time member of The Raven group holding many positions for the Raven group throughout the years. We thank him for his awesome service. Apart from that group attendance ranges from 8 - 15 pers.
Thank you.
In loving service, John D
John D. GSR
Good morning!
Raven group meetings are now @ 6 o'clock on Tuesdays. Locks are now timed through the IT system. We no longer need keys to get in now that they are timed to open at 530.
Otherwise no news. Dick K passed last week. He was a long time member of The Raven group holding many positions for the Raven group throughout the years. We thank him for his awesome service. Apart from that group attendance ranges from 8 - 15 pers.
Thank you.
In loving service, John D
Whidbey Island Group
Paul B. GSR
GSR report:
Continue to meet Thursday from 7:30-9:00pm.
Average 20-25 people.
Celebrate birthdays on the last Thurs of the month - come celebrate with the best cake on Whidbey Island.
This month we had 6 YP come down and support us from Bellingham YP.
Come see us at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Oak Harbor.
Thank-you,
Paul B.
Paul B. GSR
GSR report:
Continue to meet Thursday from 7:30-9:00pm.
Average 20-25 people.
Celebrate birthdays on the last Thurs of the month - come celebrate with the best cake on Whidbey Island.
This month we had 6 YP come down and support us from Bellingham YP.
Come see us at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Oak Harbor.
Thank-you,
Paul B.
Fidalgo Group
Howard R. GSR
Fidalgo Group GSR Report
We have had a busy month for the group. At our last business meeting, we filled our treatment chair, and possibly our YP chair positions (the person interested in YP is going to reach out to our district YP chair and get more information). Our activities committee is back up and running. One thing they are looking into is a Friday evening meeting/game night. They plan to hold an hour's meeting followed up with an hour of games (running this by the Salvation Army). There will be a Thanksgiving Alcathon. Meetings and fellowship (with food) will alternate through the day.
Thanks, Howard
North of 12 Group
Paul J. GSR
Our group recently completed a formal group inventory with the alt dcm to discover how well we are doing our job to bring the message to the still suffering alcoholic. This process was constructive and results are pouring forth.
The last Sunday of this month on the 30th we will host our trusted servant in corrections to talk on his position and service work.
Thanks, Paul J.
Paul J. GSR
Our group recently completed a formal group inventory with the alt dcm to discover how well we are doing our job to bring the message to the still suffering alcoholic. This process was constructive and results are pouring forth.
The last Sunday of this month on the 30th we will host our trusted servant in corrections to talk on his position and service work.
Thanks, Paul J.
Clinton Group
Jess L, GSR
Greetings from Clinton Group AA, Mondays 7 pm. Attendance has been slightly lower than usual lately, likely due to the weather. We are still open and here for the newcomer. Gratitude Banquet Potluck is November 22nd Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, 4:30-9 pm. Everyone is welcome. Speaker meeting at Clinton is the second Saturday potluck 6 pm, speaker 7 pm. There's a Thanksgiving meeting marathon at the Oak Harbor church on Ireland street. Be well, all. When the man bought a bagel, he paid the vendor $10 but got nothing back, and when he questioned this, the vendor said "change comes from within".
Thank-you,
Jess L.
Jess L, GSR
Greetings from Clinton Group AA, Mondays 7 pm. Attendance has been slightly lower than usual lately, likely due to the weather. We are still open and here for the newcomer. Gratitude Banquet Potluck is November 22nd Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, 4:30-9 pm. Everyone is welcome. Speaker meeting at Clinton is the second Saturday potluck 6 pm, speaker 7 pm. There's a Thanksgiving meeting marathon at the Oak Harbor church on Ireland street. Be well, all. When the man bought a bagel, he paid the vendor $10 but got nothing back, and when he questioned this, the vendor said "change comes from within".
Thank-you,
Jess L.
Langley Group
Claudia B. GSR
GSR Report for November 2025:
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group.
Glad to be able to participate in person.
Our group continues to do well. All of the officer positions are filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings per week that we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was held at the end of October and is always a well-attended evening and it was an honor to chair the meeting since it was my birthday month. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on November 29 and our November Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on November 30th at 1:15. Reports were given and there was no old or new business.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Langley Group GSR
Claudia B. GSR
GSR Report for November 2025:
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group.
Glad to be able to participate in person.
Our group continues to do well. All of the officer positions are filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings per week that we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was held at the end of October and is always a well-attended evening and it was an honor to chair the meeting since it was my birthday month. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on November 29 and our November Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on November 30th at 1:15. Reports were given and there was no old or new business.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Langley Group GSR
Oak Harbor Group
Tim T. GSR
The Oak Harbor Group is adding a Women's meeting at Noon on Tuesdays, starting this coming Tuesday 11/18/2025.
Come join us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Tim T. GSR
The Oak Harbor Group is adding a Women's meeting at Noon on Tuesdays, starting this coming Tuesday 11/18/2025.
Come join us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
It's been a good month, we're seeing a rise in 7th tradition as a result of more people in our meetings.
We discussed how to best reach out to the newcomers @ our last business meeting. We voted to add a piece about anyone needing a sponsor... and those willing to sponsor. It was passed, now we're looking to get it properly worded and added to the chair paperwork.
Thank-you,
Mike C.
Mike C. GSR
It's been a good month, we're seeing a rise in 7th tradition as a result of more people in our meetings.
We discussed how to best reach out to the newcomers @ our last business meeting. We voted to add a piece about anyone needing a sponsor... and those willing to sponsor. It was passed, now we're looking to get it properly worded and added to the chair paperwork.
Thank-you,
Mike C.
GSR Reports October 2025
Anacortes Group
Al M, GSR
Greetings to All, and may you and yours be in good health and spirits! We are gaining newcomers every meeting with a great attendance of fellowship. Detox panels are going along well. A great experience. For further information contact Paul B. or myself. A 35 year anniversary for our meeting is still in the works. Still giving Big Books to those who need one for free. May your days be filled with GRATITUDE!!!
Al M, GSR
Greetings to All, and may you and yours be in good health and spirits! We are gaining newcomers every meeting with a great attendance of fellowship. Detox panels are going along well. A great experience. For further information contact Paul B. or myself. A 35 year anniversary for our meeting is still in the works. Still giving Big Books to those who need one for free. May your days be filled with GRATITUDE!!!
Lopez Group
Lori M. GSR
Things are going well with Lopez AA.
Attendance is steady, The new meeting is up and running and we have updated our info on the meeting guide and D46 schedule page. We are still looking for a new GSR.
Thanks for letting me be of service.
Lori, GSR Lopez Group
Lori M. GSR
Things are going well with Lopez AA.
Attendance is steady, The new meeting is up and running and we have updated our info on the meeting guide and D46 schedule page. We are still looking for a new GSR.
Thanks for letting me be of service.
Lori, GSR Lopez Group
Raven Group
John D. GSR
Greetings in grace and peace!
Raven group has moved from beach to social service building. Meeting might change time from 5 to 6 pm. Pending group vote. Will keep you posted. Alt GSR Jack attended the assembly in Lynnwood and relayed info regarding the agendas at the assembly.
Thank you,
In loving service,
John
John D. GSR
Greetings in grace and peace!
Raven group has moved from beach to social service building. Meeting might change time from 5 to 6 pm. Pending group vote. Will keep you posted. Alt GSR Jack attended the assembly in Lynnwood and relayed info regarding the agendas at the assembly.
Thank you,
In loving service,
John
Fellowship of the Spirit
Kat B. GSR
GSR for Fellowship of the Spirit on Orcas Island. We meet in Crow Valley in the Barn on Monday and Thursday at 5:30. We are reading Emotional Sobriety 2 at the Thursday meeting. The bonfire season has officially begun, so we are warm and cozy.
FOTS sent me to the October Assembly, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. The group had a work party to clean up the Barn and get ready for winter. We put down gravel to make the walk from the close parking spots safer and less muddy.
We have a birthday meeting on the first Monday of the month, celebrating the month before. Our group is doing well; we have good attendance and thoughtful discussions during the business meetings. We fellowship before and after the meetings. There is a new meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 at the Community Church Annex called the Fried Check-In that is not under FOTS, but we want to get the word out. There is dinner provided at this meeting!
Thanks, Kat B.
Kat B. GSR
GSR for Fellowship of the Spirit on Orcas Island. We meet in Crow Valley in the Barn on Monday and Thursday at 5:30. We are reading Emotional Sobriety 2 at the Thursday meeting. The bonfire season has officially begun, so we are warm and cozy.
FOTS sent me to the October Assembly, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. The group had a work party to clean up the Barn and get ready for winter. We put down gravel to make the walk from the close parking spots safer and less muddy.
We have a birthday meeting on the first Monday of the month, celebrating the month before. Our group is doing well; we have good attendance and thoughtful discussions during the business meetings. We fellowship before and after the meetings. There is a new meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 at the Community Church Annex called the Fried Check-In that is not under FOTS, but we want to get the word out. There is dinner provided at this meeting!
Thanks, Kat B.
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
It's been a good month at blue box. Unfortunately I missed our last business meeting... I missed the opportunity sharing with the group... later this month I will.
I was able to attend the area assembly, paid for by the home group. I got goose bumps the last couple weeks trying to describe the atmosphere, the group conscience, and how well informed we were before any votes were made. I felt honored to be a small part of it all.
Thanks, Mike
Mike C. GSR
It's been a good month at blue box. Unfortunately I missed our last business meeting... I missed the opportunity sharing with the group... later this month I will.
I was able to attend the area assembly, paid for by the home group. I got goose bumps the last couple weeks trying to describe the atmosphere, the group conscience, and how well informed we were before any votes were made. I felt honored to be a small part of it all.
Thanks, Mike
Oak Harbor Group
Tim T. GSR
Businesses as usual this month, nothing significant to report.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Tim T. GSR
Businesses as usual this month, nothing significant to report.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Eastsound Group
Sophie l. ALT GSR
Meetings seem to be well attended. Lots of enthusiasm.
One of our members suggested that we get a format made up so anyone could run the technology. That was accomplished and another member printed it out and did such a wonderful job with the explanation of it all. Now anybody could walk in the room and start up a hybrid meeting, which is a big asset.
Thanks, Sophie
Sophie l. ALT GSR
Meetings seem to be well attended. Lots of enthusiasm.
One of our members suggested that we get a format made up so anyone could run the technology. That was accomplished and another member printed it out and did such a wonderful job with the explanation of it all. Now anybody could walk in the room and start up a hybrid meeting, which is a big asset.
Thanks, Sophie
North of 12 Group
Paul J. GSR
Our schedule is Wednesday Night 12 x 12 Study. We are currently on the steps Sunday night Big Book Study at 7:00 pm. The 2nd and last Sundays are a 12 Concepts Study at 5:30pm.
We will be hosting a Speaker Meeting that brings in one of our trusted servants to talk about their service work. This will be on the 5th Sunday of the month, which happens quarterly.
Our next speaker meeting is on Sunday 7pm on 11/30.
Thanks, Paul
Paul J. GSR
Our schedule is Wednesday Night 12 x 12 Study. We are currently on the steps Sunday night Big Book Study at 7:00 pm. The 2nd and last Sundays are a 12 Concepts Study at 5:30pm.
We will be hosting a Speaker Meeting that brings in one of our trusted servants to talk about their service work. This will be on the 5th Sunday of the month, which happens quarterly.
Our next speaker meeting is on Sunday 7pm on 11/30.
Thanks, Paul
Langley Group
Claudia B. GSR
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group.
Glad to be able to participate in person.
First of all, I am very grateful that the Langley Group was able to sponsor my
attendance to my very first Area 72 Assembly. It was really a terrific experience. Lots
and lots of discussing and fellowship. Our group continues to do well. All of the officer
positions are filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings
per week that we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was
held at the end of September and is always a well-attended evening. Our next Birthday
Night/Potluck will be held on October 25th and our October Langley Group business
meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on October 26th at 1:15.
Reports were given and the topic for discussion is whether all meetings should end with
a request for all people who want to be a sponsor to raise their hard.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Langley Group GSR
Claudia B. GSR
My name is Claudia and I am the GSR for the Langley Group.
Glad to be able to participate in person.
First of all, I am very grateful that the Langley Group was able to sponsor my
attendance to my very first Area 72 Assembly. It was really a terrific experience. Lots
and lots of discussing and fellowship. Our group continues to do well. All of the officer
positions are filled and there are usually positions open to chair one of the 20 meetings
per week that we have. The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was
held at the end of September and is always a well-attended evening. Our next Birthday
Night/Potluck will be held on October 25th and our October Langley Group business
meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on October 26th at 1:15.
Reports were given and the topic for discussion is whether all meetings should end with
a request for all people who want to be a sponsor to raise their hard.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Langley Group GSR
Anacortes Group
Al M. GSR
Hello, you can feel the weather changing! Our group is doing really well with attendance. Our newcomers increase it seems by meeting as well as watching the growth. The Assembly was AWESOME. Will report all to the group next month as we cancelled this month's business meeting due to scheduling conflicts. Still holding panels in the Utila detox every week. Our 35 year Anniversary is still on the table pow-wows held at the end of every meet, more will be revealed. ENJOY THE MOMENT.
Thank-you,
Al M.
GSR, Anacortes Group
Al M. GSR
Hello, you can feel the weather changing! Our group is doing really well with attendance. Our newcomers increase it seems by meeting as well as watching the growth. The Assembly was AWESOME. Will report all to the group next month as we cancelled this month's business meeting due to scheduling conflicts. Still holding panels in the Utila detox every week. Our 35 year Anniversary is still on the table pow-wows held at the end of every meet, more will be revealed. ENJOY THE MOMENT.
Thank-you,
Al M.
GSR, Anacortes Group
Fidalgo Group
Howard R. GSR
All is running well for the group. Attendance is good.
I attended the Area 72 Assembly last weekend to carry our group's votes for the three floor motions. We are in the process of planning some Alca-thons for the upcoming holiday season.
Thanks, Howard R.
Clinton Group
Jess L. GSR
Clinton group meets once a week Mondays at 7 pm at Saint Peter's Church near the Clinton ferry. We have a steady group and we rotate secretaries monthly, they choose a weekly chairperson on the spot to lead a topic. Our business meeting is the 1st Monday at 6:15 pm and we have a treasurer and business secretary. We have grapevines and literature available.We celebrate birthdays the last Monday of the month with cake. The meetings are fun and personal. We also host a monthly Speaker's Meeting the second Saturday with potluck at 6 pm and meeting at 7. We donate to the church and send funds to district, area, and GSO. I was unable to get to the Area assembly because I was taking care of ill family members out of state. I will be at Bakerstock this weekend. We always announce the district news as necessary, such as D46 needing a schedule and registrar person. So far so good, AA is alive and well on South Whidbey.
Thanks,
Jessica L.
D46 GSR Reports September
John D.
GSR, Raven Group
Hello! Raven group will be meeting at Sneeoosh Beach until the end of September. Then will be meeting in the social services building starting October.. Otherwise meetings have been well attended and the weather has been beautiful.
Thank you. In loving service John D
GSR, Raven Group
Hello! Raven group will be meeting at Sneeoosh Beach until the end of September. Then will be meeting in the social services building starting October.. Otherwise meetings have been well attended and the weather has been beautiful.
Thank you. In loving service John D
Lopez Group
Lori M. GSR
Our attendance has been up, we sometimes have as many as 12 attendees at our Saturday meeting.
The new Thursday hybrid Literature Study meeting is going well also. Come join us! Finances are stable, we are hoping to send another contribution to The GSO, Area 72 and District 46 soon.
We have a business meeting coming up at the beginning of November.
Thanks for letting me be of service. Lori
Lori M. GSR
Our attendance has been up, we sometimes have as many as 12 attendees at our Saturday meeting.
The new Thursday hybrid Literature Study meeting is going well also. Come join us! Finances are stable, we are hoping to send another contribution to The GSO, Area 72 and District 46 soon.
We have a business meeting coming up at the beginning of November.
Thanks for letting me be of service. Lori
Mike C.
GSR, Blue Box Group
The past month has been very good at Blue Box. We've seen some new faces in the meeting which is always fun. We've restarted reading the Big Book on Tuesdays, and continuing As Bill Sees it during our Friday meetings.
We spent a little time talking about the conference (Assembly) material. This whole process is very exciting. Looking forward to the conference (Assembly) in Oct.
Mike
Tim T.
GSR, Oak Harbor Group
The Oak Harbor Group had a pot-luck BBQ following our noon meeting on Saturday last week which was a great time for our members!
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Russ H.
Tuesday Night Men's Group
Good morning from Tuesday night men’s group on San Juan Island. I am writing this report on Friday 9/19/ 2025. After conferring with my home group I have decided to step down from my position as GSR and take the position of treasurer for my group. Let me say that being a GSR has taught me a lot about AA, unity, the structure of the organization and about the fellowship that is the foundation. While I do believe the GSR is important but without a group, it’s not possible. That’s why I’m stepping down and we have no replacement at this time. While the core of the Tuesday men’s is solid we don’t have enough attendance to support regular group functions and have trusted servants at the district level. Our most recent treasurer was in that position for over 10 years. Too long. So in the spirit of rotation I feel the need to step down from district and step up to take this. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve at this level or any level within the fellowship. Thanks for all you have given me. Russ.
Langley Group
Claudia B.GSR
The Langley Group continues to do well. The treasury for the Group is in good shape.
Birthday night was held at the end of August and was, again, a well-attended evening.
Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on September 27 and our September
Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on
September 28th at 1:15. Reports were given and there was no new business.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia
Claudia B.GSR
The Langley Group continues to do well. The treasury for the Group is in good shape.
Birthday night was held at the end of August and was, again, a well-attended evening.
Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on September 27 and our September
Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on
September 28th at 1:15. Reports were given and there was no new business.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia
Anacortes Group
Al M. GSR
Greetings to all! Our meetings are blessed to have an increase in fellowship ,as well as newcomers finding their way. The Unity Picnic was a GREAT turnout! Considering changing the closing prayer be left up to the chair to decide. Encouraging others to participate in our business meetings is an ongoing challenge. It has been suggested we have a 35 year Anniversary for this meeting, more to be revealed. ENJOY
Al M. GSR
Greetings to all! Our meetings are blessed to have an increase in fellowship ,as well as newcomers finding their way. The Unity Picnic was a GREAT turnout! Considering changing the closing prayer be left up to the chair to decide. Encouraging others to participate in our business meetings is an ongoing challenge. It has been suggested we have a 35 year Anniversary for this meeting, more to be revealed. ENJOY
Fidalgo Group
Howard R, GSR
We held our group monthly business meeting on September 9th. The group is healthy and functioning well. We had a total of 943 people attend meetings for the month of August. Our new addition of morning meetings is moving slow. We'll assess at the next business meeting to see if we need to adjust the time or eliminate one (currently have a 6:30 am, M ,W, F). We are still in need of a PI and YP chair. As of now, our corrections chair is lumped together with treatment. A discussion has started on separating the two. Another discussion that came up is looking into starting a men's meeting. A final note from that business meeting was the discussion of the three assembly motions from the upcoming area 72 assembly. The group voted their conscience which I will take to the assembly in October.
Howard R, GSR
We held our group monthly business meeting on September 9th. The group is healthy and functioning well. We had a total of 943 people attend meetings for the month of August. Our new addition of morning meetings is moving slow. We'll assess at the next business meeting to see if we need to adjust the time or eliminate one (currently have a 6:30 am, M ,W, F). We are still in need of a PI and YP chair. As of now, our corrections chair is lumped together with treatment. A discussion has started on separating the two. Another discussion that came up is looking into starting a men's meeting. A final note from that business meeting was the discussion of the three assembly motions from the upcoming area 72 assembly. The group voted their conscience which I will take to the assembly in October.
GSR Reports August 2025
Raven Group
John D. GSR
We are still holding meetings on the beach. Nothing new to report. Good attendance and good meetings. I will be leaving for 3 weeks to travel to Norway. Jack the alternate GSR will keep you updated.
Thank you for your service. Love John
Friday Night Old Group (SJI)
Marilyn G. GSR
Hello,
I have been traveling and checked in via telephone and nothing new to report.
In Gratitude,
Marilyn G
GSR Friday Night Old Group
Marilyn G. GSR
Hello,
I have been traveling and checked in via telephone and nothing new to report.
In Gratitude,
Marilyn G
GSR Friday Night Old Group
North of 12 Group
Paul J. GSR
Our schedule is Wednesday Night 12 x 12 Study. We are currently on the Traditions. Sunday night Big Book Study at 7:00 pm. The 2nd and last Sundays are a 12 Concepts Study at 5:30pm.
We will be hosting a Speaker Meeting that brings in one of our trusted servants to talk about their service work. This will be on the 5th Sunday of the month, which happens quarterly.
Our next speaker meeting is on Sunday 7pm on 11/30.
Paul J. GSR
Our schedule is Wednesday Night 12 x 12 Study. We are currently on the Traditions. Sunday night Big Book Study at 7:00 pm. The 2nd and last Sundays are a 12 Concepts Study at 5:30pm.
We will be hosting a Speaker Meeting that brings in one of our trusted servants to talk about their service work. This will be on the 5th Sunday of the month, which happens quarterly.
Our next speaker meeting is on Sunday 7pm on 11/30.
Clinton Group
Jess L. GSR
Hi from Clinton Group
We are small but steady at Saint Peter's Church near the Clinton Ferry. Once a week, 7 pm Mondays. If you know someone who you think should share their story at our Second Saturday speaker event, let me know. We are here for the Primary Purpose.
Jess L
Jess L. GSR
Hi from Clinton Group
We are small but steady at Saint Peter's Church near the Clinton Ferry. Once a week, 7 pm Mondays. If you know someone who you think should share their story at our Second Saturday speaker event, let me know. We are here for the Primary Purpose.
Jess L
Whidbey Island Group
Paul B. GSR
GSR - Whidbey Island Group
7:30-9:00 Pm THURS
The WIG is going strong and carrying the message to the sick and suffering, recovering and thriving alcoholics in and around Oak Harbor. We are averaging 20-25 attendees. Business meetings first of the month and birthdays on the last. the group was a little disappointed that there would be no workshop on that we debated so passionately....
Thanks, Paul
Paul B. GSR
GSR - Whidbey Island Group
7:30-9:00 Pm THURS
The WIG is going strong and carrying the message to the sick and suffering, recovering and thriving alcoholics in and around Oak Harbor. We are averaging 20-25 attendees. Business meetings first of the month and birthdays on the last. the group was a little disappointed that there would be no workshop on that we debated so passionately....
Thanks, Paul
Oak Harbor Group
Tim T. GSR
As our group continues to grow in Oak Harbor, our 7th Tradition Surplus is allowing us to give back to district (2 months in a row!) and also to GSO this month.
We're having a pot-luck BBQ following our Saturday meeting at 1:30pm on Saturday, 13 September.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Tim T. GSR
As our group continues to grow in Oak Harbor, our 7th Tradition Surplus is allowing us to give back to district (2 months in a row!) and also to GSO this month.
We're having a pot-luck BBQ following our Saturday meeting at 1:30pm on Saturday, 13 September.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks, Tim
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
It's been a normal busy month for blue box. 10-20 people per meeting.
I shared the fact we will be having a local dist conference @ our business meeting. Some were very excited. When they became available, I had the details printed for the group.
Mike C. GSR
Blue Box
Mike C. GSR
It's been a normal busy month for blue box. 10-20 people per meeting.
I shared the fact we will be having a local dist conference @ our business meeting. Some were very excited. When they became available, I had the details printed for the group.
Mike C. GSR
Blue Box
Fellowship of the Spirit Group
Kat B. GSR
I reported to our group about the successful scheduling of the upcoming workshops and the motions on the floor for the assembly. I had one member respond concerning the Bus Sign motion: "There are two parts to tradition 11. The first half, not a throwaway statement, is a separate reminder that it is what we do and not what we say that attracts others. A bus sign is by its very nature a promotion. In the least, the word "ad" should be removed and the sign should be carefully worded as a public service announcement with the central office phone number. There are guidelines that the Public Information committee (for one) follows that might help here."
Our meetings are Monday and Thursday at 5:30 pm. We have good attendance this summer, with a few visitors from off-island. That is all.
Lopez Island Group
Lori M. GSR
Our Group has a solid attendance right now, especially in person. We had a business meeting and were able to wrap up some unfinished business and go over details about the new literature meeting we will be starting in Sept.
We also discussed plans for a new group flyer to post at various locations on the island.
Thanks, Lori
Lori M. GSR
Our Group has a solid attendance right now, especially in person. We had a business meeting and were able to wrap up some unfinished business and go over details about the new literature meeting we will be starting in Sept.
We also discussed plans for a new group flyer to post at various locations on the island.
Thanks, Lori
Langley Group
Claudia B. GSR
The Langley Group continues to do well. The treasury for the Group is in good shape.
Birthday night was held at the end of July and was, again, a fun evening. Our next
Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on August 30 and our August Langley Group
business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on August 31st at
1:15. Finally, we voted at the July business meeting that there should be at least one
closed meeting at the Langley Group. However, it was quite clear that there was not any
unanimity as to which one(s) should be open or closed. A motion to make one of each
closed failed. A motion to not change any 12 and 8pm meetings to closed failed. It was
decided that secretaries would get input from their attendees as to whether any should
be changed. The secretaries would meet after the business meeting. We should
empower secretaries. It was agreed that a statement would be put on the board that
non-members/children would not lead or read during the meeting. We discussed items
like safety and disruptions. No decisions were made.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia
Claudia B. GSR
The Langley Group continues to do well. The treasury for the Group is in good shape.
Birthday night was held at the end of July and was, again, a fun evening. Our next
Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on August 30 and our August Langley Group
business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on August 31st at
1:15. Finally, we voted at the July business meeting that there should be at least one
closed meeting at the Langley Group. However, it was quite clear that there was not any
unanimity as to which one(s) should be open or closed. A motion to make one of each
closed failed. A motion to not change any 12 and 8pm meetings to closed failed. It was
decided that secretaries would get input from their attendees as to whether any should
be changed. The secretaries would meet after the business meeting. We should
empower secretaries. It was agreed that a statement would be put on the board that
non-members/children would not lead or read during the meeting. We discussed items
like safety and disruptions. No decisions were made.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia
Anacortes Group
Al M. GSR
Top of the day to all! As a group we are gaining newcomers every meeting. I must say it is a joy and privilege to witness their progress. We discussed having the Lord's Prayer brought in for a closing statement. Making the choice would be up to the chair at that meeting of the Serenity Prayer or the Lord's Prayer. The Unity picnic collection can is going around for our picnic donations to be held on August 31st at Washington State Park. Fidalgo Group is circulating the can as well. Come one and all! At the last business meeting it was expressed that the New York AA Offices are living beyond their means . On that everyone, ENJOY what's in front of you.
Thanks, Al
Al M. GSR
Top of the day to all! As a group we are gaining newcomers every meeting. I must say it is a joy and privilege to witness their progress. We discussed having the Lord's Prayer brought in for a closing statement. Making the choice would be up to the chair at that meeting of the Serenity Prayer or the Lord's Prayer. The Unity picnic collection can is going around for our picnic donations to be held on August 31st at Washington State Park. Fidalgo Group is circulating the can as well. Come one and all! At the last business meeting it was expressed that the New York AA Offices are living beyond their means . On that everyone, ENJOY what's in front of you.
Thanks, Al
Fidalgo Group
Howard R. GSR
The group attendance is going strong. We had a total of 912 attend meetings for the month of July. Our three new morning meetings (6:30 to 7:30 MWF) have started off with decent support. We'll reevaluate in a couple months to see if it's worth keeping going or dropping to 1 or 2 meetings a week. We have 3 service positions that are open (Alt. Secretary, PI and YP).
Thanks, Howard
Howard R. GSR
The group attendance is going strong. We had a total of 912 attend meetings for the month of July. Our three new morning meetings (6:30 to 7:30 MWF) have started off with decent support. We'll reevaluate in a couple months to see if it's worth keeping going or dropping to 1 or 2 meetings a week. We have 3 service positions that are open (Alt. Secretary, PI and YP).
Thanks, Howard
GSR Reports July 2025
Rise & Shine Group
May H. GSR
I attended the International AA Convention with several group members and loved the life-changing experience. I also participated in the four-hour delegate report back in Mount Vernon and reported the results to the Rise&Shine group in our business meeting. We continue to meet every weekday morning on Zoom at 6:30 and attract newcomers or long-term members who
find us in the meeting guide. We have a new treasurer and switched from Banner Bank which charges a monthly service fee or a minimum balance of $800, to Savi Bank, which does not have these requirements. For online contributions, we tried to switch from PayPal to Venmo, to avoid the service fee 2.9% plus $.30; however, after significant effort and failure to get Venmo connected, we reverted to PayPal. There is no fee to the contributor if PayPal is connected to their bank account. Our treasurer reached out to the District 46 treasurer who reached out to the Area 72 treasurer before resolving our dilemma. Our in-person social for this online only group is a breakfast potluck picnic at Causland Park in Anacortes at 8:00 am.
May H. GSR
I attended the International AA Convention with several group members and loved the life-changing experience. I also participated in the four-hour delegate report back in Mount Vernon and reported the results to the Rise&Shine group in our business meeting. We continue to meet every weekday morning on Zoom at 6:30 and attract newcomers or long-term members who
find us in the meeting guide. We have a new treasurer and switched from Banner Bank which charges a monthly service fee or a minimum balance of $800, to Savi Bank, which does not have these requirements. For online contributions, we tried to switch from PayPal to Venmo, to avoid the service fee 2.9% plus $.30; however, after significant effort and failure to get Venmo connected, we reverted to PayPal. There is no fee to the contributor if PayPal is connected to their bank account. Our treasurer reached out to the District 46 treasurer who reached out to the Area 72 treasurer before resolving our dilemma. Our in-person social for this online only group is a breakfast potluck picnic at Causland Park in Anacortes at 8:00 am.
Friday Night Old Group
Marilyn G. GSR
Hello,
There is nothing new to report. I will give my report on the Report Back from the Conference when I return home from traveling. I checked in and all is well with the Group.
In Gratitude,
Marilyn G
GSR for Friday Night Old Group
Marilyn G. GSR
Hello,
There is nothing new to report. I will give my report on the Report Back from the Conference when I return home from traveling. I checked in and all is well with the Group.
In Gratitude,
Marilyn G
GSR for Friday Night Old Group
Fellowship of the Spirit Group
Kat B. GSR
I missed the last meeting, but wanted to relay that our group would participate in workshops, and support a workshop on learning more about gender identity in AA. Our group is coed, and we do not have any gender specific meetings at this time, so we have no specific issues, but would like to learn more about how AA is supporting gender identity in the rooms to help all people stay sober. We would also support any youth activities on the island that our Youth Chair, Cory H., may suggest to reach out to more youth on Orcas. We do not have any youth at our meetings, but we are outdoors and have a bonfire at each meeting (if the weather permits), so we believe we are an attractive option for youth looking for an AA meeting. Our Monday meeting is a closed meeting and Thursday is open. We will update the website with this information.
Our attendance has been great this summer.
Thank you, Kat B.
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
It has been an amazing month. We've seen a rise in attendance the past few weeks. It was wonderful to see people who attended 90th year festivities in Vancouver. We had people from Kentucky and Texas in the meeting, it was so good to hear their experience, strength and hope. We've also had a couple new members take service positions in the group, it's so so good to see the result of their work with the steps.
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
Mike C. GSR
It has been an amazing month. We've seen a rise in attendance the past few weeks. It was wonderful to see people who attended 90th year festivities in Vancouver. We had people from Kentucky and Texas in the meeting, it was so good to hear their experience, strength and hope. We've also had a couple new members take service positions in the group, it's so so good to see the result of their work with the steps.
Blue Box Group
Mike C. GSR
Clinton Group
Jess L. GSR
Clinton Group is doing well. Our Second Saturday Speaker Meeting at Saint Peter's church Clinton was again a success. If you want to nominate a speaker, let me or Matt H know. We continue to contribute to GSO, Area, and District. Our monthly rotation of secretaries leading the meeting works well. Every week they ask someone to 'chair' on the spot and pick a topic. We are there for the newcomer.
Thank-you.
Jess L. GSR
Tuesday Night Men's Meeting
Russ H. GSR
Hello District 46,
I don’t have much to report. We are still here, doors are open. Attendees are constant but the apathy around service is disheartening. We have multiple positions available and have been almost begging for participation. We are currently using the rotating volunteer secretary position. But those of us there are sober.
YIS, Russ H
Langley Group
Claudia B. GSR
I will not be in attendance in person. We have guests visiting and they are leaving on Saturday.
The Langley Group continues to do well. The treasury for the Group is in good shape.
Birthday night was held at the end of June and was, again, a fun evening. Our next
Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on July 26th th and our July Langley Group business
meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on June 27th at 1:15. Finally,
we voted at the June business meeting to continue to evaluate the assignment of
“closed” status to several meetings a week. There was a very lively discussion on
whether the noon and 8:00pm meetings should remain open and all others should be
closed. The others are the two women’s meetings. By the end of the meeting, it was
clear that we did agree to the concept but since we weren’t ready to assign these
distinctions to specific meetings, we agreed to table the discussion until the next
meeting.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Oak Harbor Group
Tim T. GSR
The Oak Harbor group is growing! Our 7th tradition collections this month left us with a small excess that is allowing us to make a District contribution for the first time in years.
Our group is planning a pot-luck BBQ following our Saturday meeting on September 13th.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thanks,
Tim T.
Anacortes Spiritual Group
Al M. GSR
May all be well with everyone! Anacortes Spiritual group is very healthy and gaining newcomers each meeting. Our new banners have arrived and are installed. We voted that a Transgender workshop was not needed. Perhaps a 3rd tradition workshop was suggested. The Unity picnic collection can is being passed around for our Unity Picnic on August 31st. We continue to flourish and grow through the collective source of our Higher Powers
GSR Reports June 2025
Blue Box Group
Mike C.
Hello,
Things have been going very well at the Blue Box Group.
No big changes
Our group has decided no workshop should be needed on the lgbtq+ info.
Please join us... coffee is hot and we have amazing book discussion Tue/Fri every week
Mike C.
Mike C.
Hello,
Things have been going very well at the Blue Box Group.
No big changes
Our group has decided no workshop should be needed on the lgbtq+ info.
Please join us... coffee is hot and we have amazing book discussion Tue/Fri every week
Mike C.
North of Twelfth Group
Paul J.
Our schedule is Wednesday Night 12 x 12 Study. We are currently on the Traditions. Sunday night Big Book Study at 7:00 pm. The 2nd and last Sundays are a 12 Concepts Study at 5:30pm.
We will be hosting a Speaker Meeting that brings in one of our trusted servants to talk about their service work. This will be on the 5th Sunday of the month, which happens quarterly.
Our first speaker meeting is on Sunday 7pm on 6/29.
Thanks, Paul J.
Paul J.
Our schedule is Wednesday Night 12 x 12 Study. We are currently on the Traditions. Sunday night Big Book Study at 7:00 pm. The 2nd and last Sundays are a 12 Concepts Study at 5:30pm.
We will be hosting a Speaker Meeting that brings in one of our trusted servants to talk about their service work. This will be on the 5th Sunday of the month, which happens quarterly.
Our first speaker meeting is on Sunday 7pm on 6/29.
Thanks, Paul J.
Raven Group
John D.
Greetings!
Raven group is now holding meetings on Sneeoosh Beach at 5pm on Tuesdays. Attendance is good.
Come join us!
Loving service,
John D.
Whidbey Island Group
Paul B.
We have a mixed literature discussion.
We continue to meet every Thursday 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Average attendance 24-30 people.
Business meetings are being held on the first week of the month. Birthdays celebrated on the last week of the month with cake and tokens.
Thank You.
Friday Night Old Group
Marilyn G.
Hello,
I have been on vacation and checked in with people and there are no changes and all is going well. Looking forward to bringing them the report back from our delegate next month. I will attend the Delegate report back at the end of the month.
Sorry to be missing District meetings, we are in our RV and it hasn't worked out.
In Gratitude,
Marilyn G
Tuesday Night Men's Group
Russ H. GSR
Not much to report. We have a small group with regular attendance. We are not having regular business meetings, we are not doing any service commitments, we are not interested in District or area. We just have Tuesday night meetings.
Thank you.
Russ H.
Langley Group
Claudia B. GSR
The Langley Group continues to do well. An issue that was brought up, and comes up
from time to time, is the separation of the Langley Group (an AA group) and the 432
Fellowship (the “Hall). The discussion has to do with the “Hall’s” responsibility for the
permanent fixtures (including tables, chairs, and coffee pot) and who handles their
maintenance. On the other hand, we discussed that the Langley Group (and other 12
step meetings) is responsible literature, coffee, food, and paper supplies (amongst other
things). The treasury for the Group is in good shape. Birthday night was held at the end
of May and was, again, a fun evening. Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on
June 28 th and our June Langley Group business meeting will be held at the 432
Fellowship Hall in Langley on June 29th at 1:15. Finally, we are having a vote at the
June business meeting regarding the assignment of “closed” status to several meetings
a week. Currently there is some interest since some members have brought their young
teenage kids as guests and there is concern about anonymity and distraction. It is also
an opportunity for people to understand the difference between Open and Closed
meetings and also get to vote for an issue that affects all of the meetings of the Langley
Group.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Fidalgo Group
Howard R. GSR
The Fidalgo Group meetings are going strong. We are asked by the Salvation Army (where are meetings are held), to keep a monthly attendance for our meetings. We broke 1000 people for the month of May! We're looking to fill our YP and PI chair positions (we have a YP candidate). Our Friday evening meeting has been temporarily cancelled (fireside meeting at Washington park has started back up). The group has decided to give a morning a meeting a try. More details to follow. At our last business meeting, a discussion was had concerning the possibility of a gender expression/identification in AA workshop. Having been directly effected by this topic in our meetings, the consensus was the group handled it well with love and acceptance (just as we do with anyone that enters our room) and did not become an issue. No workshop on this subject is needed for the Fidalgo group. One suggestion was the possibility of a workshop covering safety in AA.
Thank you,
Howard R.
Oak Harbor Group
Paul J. GSR
The Oak Harbor group has been growing with new members and meeting size over the last few weeks.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
Thank you, Paul J.
Clinton Group
Jess GSR
We steadily continue with one meeting a week on Mondays at 7 pm at Saint Peter's Church near the Clinton ferry.
The Second Saturday Speaker was Andrew M. with 37 years. We are a consistent group with good sharing and we rotate the secretary every month. Several of us are going to the International Convention.
For those groups having an issue with rotating out sitting secretaries (or 'chairs'), I wanted to share what we've done at Langley group (where I am business secretary and where we have 21 meetings a week). We post clearly on the announcement whiteboard positions are 6 months only, require rotation, and must have 6 months of sobriety and a sponsor is suggested. Over on the schedule white board we have a column for the current secretary's name, then their service over date (this has to be written in and it has to be 6 months and no more after the start date, it is written "rotation is required"). Next to that is a column for anyone who wants to take over that meeting to write in their name as the next person to run that meeting, so it's obvious there is a replacement. If someone's 6 months is up they are required to erase their name and step down, even if no one seems to be on board to take the meeting, and the available meeting slot is written on the announcement board and announced at every meeting. If someone overstays their 6 months it's talked about at a business meeting and their sponsor is informed and they are corrected. So far that has kept the leadership rotation healthy and we don't need a crowbar to pry anyone out of their seat.
Thank you. Jess
Anacortes Spiritual Group
Al M. GSR
May all be well! Anacortes Spiritual meeting is gaining new comers each meeting further improving our well attended group members. The banners have arrived and installation will be asap. Starting up the donation can for our Unity Picnic at Washington State Park on Labor Day weekend. Exact timeline for the picnic will be announced at a later date. Bringing to the group workshops discussed at the last district meeting for the Anacortes Spiritual group to digest further.
ENJOY!!! Al
GSR Reports May 2025
Eastsound Group
Victoria, GSR
Eastsound Group agreed to purchase a new owl type tool to continue having hybrid meetings.
Meetings are going well, with lots of great shares and discussions.
Newcomer and early timer coins are being given and celebrated.
Thanks, Victoria
Clinton Group
Things are going well at Clinton group. We are there for the newcomer. Having on secretary rotate monthly works really well. They can invite a chair or choose someone to read a topic last minute. We’ve decided to bump up our donation to the church as well as donating to A.A at district area and general service office levels.
We have about 9-12 people regularly, we meet once a week on Mondays and we host the second Saturday speaker meeting.
A number of us are going to the international convention. We are serving our primary purpose by being on the schedule and having our doors open for the Newcomer. We celebrate Soberversaries the last Monday of the month with a cake.
Raven Group
John D. GSR
Greetings Esteemed Secretary!
Raven group is well. Average attendance 10-15.
We are in the social services building. At the beginning of June meetings will be held on Sneeosh beach at 5pm.
Happy servant,
John D.
GSR Blue Box Group
Mike C.
Good day all,
Blue Box has been going very well.
Friday nights we've been reading "as Bill sees it"
The discussion of the pages we've read in the past month, has been so great, we've only read 11 pages. It's amazing to hear and share our experience, strength and hope.
Things are going smoothly :)
Thank you. Mike
North of 12
Paul J. GSR
Our schedule is Wednesday night 12 Step Study, Sunday night Big Book Study at 7pm, and 2nd and last Sundays 12 Concepts Study at 5:30 pm.
North of 12 will be hosting a speaker meeting that brings in a member in general service on the 5th Sunday when a month has them. Our first meeting is on Sunday, 6/29 at 7 pm.
May H, our wonderful CPC chair has accepted to be our first speaker. This is an open invite to all members.
Thanks, Paul J.
Tuesday Night Men's Group
Russ H. GSR
Hello from the Tuesday night men's group in FH. This is my GSR report for April 2025. The current GSR completly botched the Area reports and the agenda for this year's area assembly. So we have had no discussions and no ideas. We are also still struggling with service positions at this time. on A positive note we have had our core of 5-6 old timers and a few newcomers here and there. we have BB for sale as well as 12/12 and a current men's phone list. I do wish I had more good news but not this month.
YIS Russ.
Russ H. GSR
Hello from the Tuesday night men's group in FH. This is my GSR report for April 2025. The current GSR completly botched the Area reports and the agenda for this year's area assembly. So we have had no discussions and no ideas. We are also still struggling with service positions at this time. on A positive note we have had our core of 5-6 old timers and a few newcomers here and there. we have BB for sale as well as 12/12 and a current men's phone list. I do wish I had more good news but not this month.
YIS Russ.
Marilyn G.
GSR Friday Night Old Group
Hello,
Our group has been struggling with attendance and people showing up to chair, as well as people signing up to chair. This group's conscience is to have someone share with their experience, strength and hope for the first 10 to 20 minutes and then open the meeting up for discussion. Just going through a slump I believe. Besides that nothing new to report.
Thank you,
Marilyn G
Tim T.
Oak Harbor Group
Report for May
-Oak Harbor group will be starting a new meeting at 6pm on Monday Evenings, starting this Monday, May 19th. Come see us at the Church on the Rock(s)!
- Our Monthly business meetings have been moved to the second Monday of each month, following our new 6pm meeting.
Do I need to contact anyone else to have the district schedules updated to reflect our new Monday meeting?
Thank you, Tim T.
Howard R
GSR, Fidalgo Group
GSR Report, May
Business as usual. We are currently looking to fill our YP and literature chair positions. Due to some of our larger meetings and limited time for shares, we've given our meeting chair people the option of using a way to time sharing. A "spiritual time keeper" can be appointed for the meeting (3 to 5 minutes with 5 being max). This will be completely up to the meeting chair person.
Thanks,
Howard R
Claudia B
GSR Report for May
Langley Group
The Langley Group continues to do well and has been encouraging the Secretaries of
the different meetings to attend the business meeting. April’s birthday night was held on
April 26 and I was not in attendance due to GirlStock (which was fantastic) but I
understand that it went well. Our trusted servant positions are filled. Our next Birthday
Night/Potluck will be held on May 24th and our May Langley Group business meeting
will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on May 25th at 1:15. We also had a
Clean up day on May 3, and people showed up at various times to help.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
GSR Report for May
Langley Group
The Langley Group continues to do well and has been encouraging the Secretaries of
the different meetings to attend the business meeting. April’s birthday night was held on
April 26 and I was not in attendance due to GirlStock (which was fantastic) but I
understand that it went well. Our trusted servant positions are filled. Our next Birthday
Night/Potluck will be held on May 24th and our May Langley Group business meeting
will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on May 25th at 1:15. We also had a
Clean up day on May 3, and people showed up at various times to help.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Lori M.
GSR Lopez
We are looking at restarting our Monday Night Literature Study. We have an upcoming business meeting on Saturday. Other than that, there is nothing new to report.
Thanks for letting me be of service.
Lori
GSR Lopez
We are looking at restarting our Monday Night Literature Study. We have an upcoming business meeting on Saturday. Other than that, there is nothing new to report.
Thanks for letting me be of service.
Lori
Al M.
GSR Anacortes Group
Greetings, our group is moving forward in all recovery aspects. There is a workshop being held on May 31st at our meeting hall at Dakota Creek. Back to Basics, get through the steps in one day with a sharing partner. A few spots available as of April 27th, contact is Dick K. or myself. Island County jail is back open for AA panels. Could use a couple of women and a rotating male for assisting. Please contact Louis or myself for more information. Review of the quarterly agenda was a flop. Need to improve my communication skills indeed! A work in progress. Business meetings are well attended, as well as a good input of new folks. Banners are still a mystery on location. ENJOY Al
GSR Anacortes Group
Greetings, our group is moving forward in all recovery aspects. There is a workshop being held on May 31st at our meeting hall at Dakota Creek. Back to Basics, get through the steps in one day with a sharing partner. A few spots available as of April 27th, contact is Dick K. or myself. Island County jail is back open for AA panels. Could use a couple of women and a rotating male for assisting. Please contact Louis or myself for more information. Review of the quarterly agenda was a flop. Need to improve my communication skills indeed! A work in progress. Business meetings are well attended, as well as a good input of new folks. Banners are still a mystery on location. ENJOY Al
GSR Reports April 2025
John Delourme
GSR Raven Group
April report
Greetings! On behalf of the Raven group. The group went through the agendas that were presented at the pre conference. The answers were sent to the delegate area 72. On the form provided on their website.
Attendance is up at the Raven group. The meeting is now at the senior center in the Swinnomish complex. On the lower level in front of the "Big Hats".
In loving service, John
Kat B
GSR FOTS, Orcas
April report
The Fellowship of the Spirit, located on Orcas Island, holds meetings on Monday and Thursday nights at 5:30. Our attendance has been good. Our Thursday night meeting has started reading the Big Book Plain Language Version. We recently had our business meeting, during which I was able to discuss the agenda items that Courtney, our delegate, had requested for the Conference. I submitted our group's thoughts last week. We also decided to read our safety card at every meeting, rather than just once a month. I finally got my GSR Packet in the mail; Thank you!
Correction:
Thursday night is reading Emotional Sobriety, not Plain Language Big Book. We just ordered and received a few copies of the Plain Language BB. Thanks.
GSR FOTS, Orcas
April report
The Fellowship of the Spirit, located on Orcas Island, holds meetings on Monday and Thursday nights at 5:30. Our attendance has been good. Our Thursday night meeting has started reading the Big Book Plain Language Version. We recently had our business meeting, during which I was able to discuss the agenda items that Courtney, our delegate, had requested for the Conference. I submitted our group's thoughts last week. We also decided to read our safety card at every meeting, rather than just once a month. I finally got my GSR Packet in the mail; Thank you!
Correction:
Thursday night is reading Emotional Sobriety, not Plain Language Big Book. We just ordered and received a few copies of the Plain Language BB. Thanks.
Victoria H.
GSR Eastsound Group
April report
The Eastsound group is enjoying larger attendance at meetings, including newcomers.
At Sunday's business meeting the big discussion will be on the purchase of a new "owl" type product as ours is on it's last leg.
Michael C.
GSR Blue Box
Hey guys its been an amazing month which has brought a bit of change to the group.
We've been seeing a lot of newcomers, which is so great. Our group decided last business meeting, to stop reading the history of AA.
While it is invaluable to a member... newcomers we getting bored and didn't get involved in the discussions after reading.
Were reading big book/ 12x12 Tues.
And just started As Bill Sees it. Fridays.
As a result of this change, the discussions have carried much more depth and weight.
Thank you for letting me be of service,
Mike C.
Jess L
GSR Clinton Group
April Report
We continue with a steady group of 10-14 people on Mondays at 7 pm at St. Peter's, and we host a popular well attended speaker meeting the second Saturday of the month at St. Peter's Church in Clinton (behind Cozy's by the Clinton Ferry) with potluck at 6 pm, speaker at 7 pm. This month we had a speaker from Bellingham. We've been able to regularly contribute donations to the church, buy supplies, and send money to District, Area, and GSO. Our birthday night is the last Monday of the month and our business meeting is the 1st Monday each month. We have a secretary, treasurer, and GSR. We need a coffee maker for the next three months. I attended the delegate pre-assembly in Mt Vernon and presented the points Courtney shared with us to the group over a few weeks. I traveling when we had our business meeting April 7th, so Claudia sent in our group conscience to Courtney for me. Thanks for allowing me to be of service. ~ Jess L.
Hello,
We had our quarterly business meeting in the beginning of the month and went over some topics for the Delegate. I sent everything to Courtney and got a nice response from her thanking our group. We didn't have a large turnout for our business meeting but had a great discussion.
All is well with our group.
Thank you,
Marilyn G
GSR Friday Night Old Group
San Juan Island, WA
Russ H. GSR
Tuesday Night Men's Group
April GSR Report
Hello,
District 46 Tuesday Night Men's Group in Friday Harbor is still alive. While we have a stable group of 4 to 5 members, our attendance has been smaller than normal. We are struggling with filling service positions and honoring the spirit of rotation. We still have men's phone list, books and literature available. At this time the lights are on, we are sending 7th tradition upstream and staying the course. YIS Russ H.
Lori M.
GSR Lopez Group
April Report
Hello,
Our group has had steady attendance, both online and in person. We have not held a business meeting for some time. Our secretary resigned and we are still looking to fill that position. We distributed flyers for "A Presentation on Alcoholics Anonymous and Alcoholism" at the Lopez grocery stores, Police and Fire Station, the Lopez Clinic and the Library.
Thanks for letting me be of service.
Lori, GSR Lopez Group
GSR Lopez Group
April Report
Hello,
Our group has had steady attendance, both online and in person. We have not held a business meeting for some time. Our secretary resigned and we are still looking to fill that position. We distributed flyers for "A Presentation on Alcoholics Anonymous and Alcoholism" at the Lopez grocery stores, Police and Fire Station, the Lopez Clinic and the Library.
Thanks for letting me be of service.
Lori, GSR Lopez Group
Langley Group
April GSR Report
The Langley Group continues to do well and has been encouraging the Secretaries of
the different meetings to attend the business meeting. We have 20 meetings per week
and all of them are currently fully staffed with a secretary who has a six-month term. I
regularly attend the Langley Group Monday Morning Women’s Meeting at 10:00am
which is usually attended by about 25 women. March’s birthday night was well attended
and, as usual, we enjoyed lots of goodies at the potluck that precedes the meeting. We
have a well-stocked selection of literature for sale in addition to a lending library
containing old Grapevines and used literature that has been donated over the years.
Our next Birthday Night/Potluck will be held on April 26 and our March Langley Group
business meeting will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on April 27th at
1:15. Finally, I have forwarded the responses to the selected agenda items from the
Langley Group to our Delegate
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Al M. GSR
Anacortes Spiritual Meeting
April Report
Hello to all, all is well in the group as a whole. Attendance is up; business meetings are civil. Still circling the wagons on in-house workshops. Banners are delayed due to miscommunication with Amazon. Will review the quarterly agenda hopefully at the April 6th business meeting. PEACE-ENJOY
AL GSR
Howard R.
GSR Fidalgo Group
April Report
Fidalgo Group GSR report: Our group met on Saturday April 5th to discuss the agenda items for the upcoming GSC. We had 7 people attend and had good feedback for our group conscience. I passed this information along via email to our area 72 delegate. We also had available for our group a sign up list for volunteers to the district 12 step call list. A total of 35 people signed up (21 women and 14 men). I've passed this along to Morgan (district 46 phone coordinator). All general business for the group is going well.
Tim T. GSR Oak Harbor Group
GSR report April
Nothing significant to report.
Come see us at the Church on the Rock while you're in Oak Harbor! (I like to say "Church...on the Rocks)".
GSR Reports March 2025
Paul B.
Whidbey Island Group
GSR Report March
Whidbey Island Group - Thursday 7:30 - 9:00 pm @ First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor.
Strong attendance 25-30 regular attendees.
Active before meeting and after meeting fellowship.
Active business meeting and service commitments.
Birthdays are now celebrated monthly on the last Thursday of the month.
Please come and join us!!
Howard R.
Fidalgo Group
GSR report 3-10-2025:
Business as usual for the group. At our last business meeting, an updated format for our meetings, and a suggested requirements sheet for our meeting chair people was voted and and approved (last done in 2022).
Thanks,
Howard R.
Fidalgo Group GSR
Fidalgo Group
GSR report 3-10-2025:
Business as usual for the group. At our last business meeting, an updated format for our meetings, and a suggested requirements sheet for our meeting chair people was voted and and approved (last done in 2022).
Thanks,
Howard R.
Fidalgo Group GSR
John D.
GSR Raven Group
March Report
Hello,
Attendance is on the rise.
Jack (alternate GSR) has some questions re: attraction vs promotion. Attending pre conference on the 16th of March along with alt GSR Jack.
Thank you!
John D.
Russ GSR
Tuesday Night Men's Group
San Juan Island
Tuesday Night Men's Group
San Juan Island
Greetings District 46! I am currently in North Carolina visiting family, but with modern technology I’m able to submit my report AND attend the meeting! The Tuesday night men’s group in FH are doing good. Doors are open and coffee is being made. While we are struggling with filling a few service positions the attendance is fair and recovery shared is awesome. Like many I hope our meeting and district remains strong and useful in carrying the message of hope.
Yours in service. Russ H
Yours in service. Russ H
Al
GSR Anacortes Group,
Report for March
Greetings to all, the group as a whole is fantastic! Gaining new membership every meeting and our business meetings well attended. The Unity Picnic spot is reserved for August 31,2025 at our location at Washington State Park. Planning still in progress for in- house workshops within our group. Our new banners have been ordered. ENJOY! Al, GSR
GSR Anacortes Group,
Report for March
Greetings to all, the group as a whole is fantastic! Gaining new membership every meeting and our business meetings well attended. The Unity Picnic spot is reserved for August 31,2025 at our location at Washington State Park. Planning still in progress for in- house workshops within our group. Our new banners have been ordered. ENJOY! Al, GSR
GSR Report March 15, 2025
Langley Group
First, I want to say that it is an honor to represent the Langley Group in District 46. The
Langley Group (held at the 432 Fellowship Club in Langley) is doing well and has been
encouraging the Secretaries of the different meetings to attend the business meeting.
We have 20 meetings per week and all of them are currently fully staffed with a
secretary who has a six-month term. There is even space on the board for the name of
the next Secretary to take over the next six-month commitment. I regularly attend the
Langley Group Monday Morning Women’s Meeting at 10:00am which is usually
attended by about 25 women. Our February birthday night was Standing Room Only
and we enjoyed lots of goodies at the potluck that precedes the meeting. We have a
well-stocked selection of literature for sale in addition to a lending library containing old
Grapevines and used literature that has been donated over the years. Our next Birthday
Night/Potluck will be held on March 29 th and our March Langley Group business meeting
will be held at the 432 Fellowship Hall in Langley on March 30 th at 1:15. Finally, as my
other report will mention, I truly appreciated the honor of attending PRAASA last
weekend and look forward to tomorrow’s Preconference Assembly.
Thank you for allowing me to be of service,
Claudia B.
Paul J. North of 12
Our group has a coalition of regular attendees. Our schedule is Wednesday night 12 step study, Sunday night Big Book study at 7pm and 2nd and last Sundays 12 Concepts study at 530 pm. Our format is to take turns reading one paragraph from the books. Then to share or pass on that paragraph. That paragraph is then open for comments from anyone. When discussion of that paragraph is done then the next paragraph is read.
A grand old time is to be had by all.
Thanks, Paul
Paul J. North of 12
Our group has a coalition of regular attendees. Our schedule is Wednesday night 12 step study, Sunday night Big Book study at 7pm and 2nd and last Sundays 12 Concepts study at 530 pm. Our format is to take turns reading one paragraph from the books. Then to share or pass on that paragraph. That paragraph is then open for comments from anyone. When discussion of that paragraph is done then the next paragraph is read.
A grand old time is to be had by all.
Thanks, Paul
Hi All,
Last week in Clinton I was voted in as GSR (taking over from Andrew), after a brief but lovely two months getting my feet wet as a lonely Alt GSR.
It was a quick and easy ascension, with no one standing in the way.
Thanks,
See you in Freeland in 10 days.
Jess
My Clinton notes:
We hold our business meetings on the first Monday of the month, 6:15 pm before the meeting starts at 7 pm at Saint Peter's Church, Clinton.
All are welcome. We continue to have the same treasurer as last term, a supply person, and a new secretary is keeping minutes. Business meetings usually have about 6 people. We continue to donate to the church and District, Area, and GSO. Birthday night is the last Monday of the month and the cake (secretary's choice) is always outta sight. Our monthly rotation of secretary duty calendar is full until July and then again from October to December (everyone likes to be outdoors during summer). A month makes an easy try out for someone with 6 months to try their hand at leading a meeting. Topics are literature based. We have a service position opening as coffee maker staring April 1 (no joke). We will be attending our south Whidbey D46 meeting in Freeland March 15 and the pre-assembly in Mount Vernon the next day. We have literature and schedules for newcomers. Our group has steady attendance. One thing to note for the online schedule is that we are weekly on Mondays but the Saturday speaker meeting is only on the second Sat of the month at 7 pm. Potluck starts at 6 pm.
Thanks all for allowing me to be of service. Jess
Last week in Clinton I was voted in as GSR (taking over from Andrew), after a brief but lovely two months getting my feet wet as a lonely Alt GSR.
It was a quick and easy ascension, with no one standing in the way.
Thanks,
See you in Freeland in 10 days.
Jess
My Clinton notes:
We hold our business meetings on the first Monday of the month, 6:15 pm before the meeting starts at 7 pm at Saint Peter's Church, Clinton.
All are welcome. We continue to have the same treasurer as last term, a supply person, and a new secretary is keeping minutes. Business meetings usually have about 6 people. We continue to donate to the church and District, Area, and GSO. Birthday night is the last Monday of the month and the cake (secretary's choice) is always outta sight. Our monthly rotation of secretary duty calendar is full until July and then again from October to December (everyone likes to be outdoors during summer). A month makes an easy try out for someone with 6 months to try their hand at leading a meeting. Topics are literature based. We have a service position opening as coffee maker staring April 1 (no joke). We will be attending our south Whidbey D46 meeting in Freeland March 15 and the pre-assembly in Mount Vernon the next day. We have literature and schedules for newcomers. Our group has steady attendance. One thing to note for the online schedule is that we are weekly on Mondays but the Saturday speaker meeting is only on the second Sat of the month at 7 pm. Potluck starts at 6 pm.
Thanks all for allowing me to be of service. Jess
Lopez Island Group
Lori M. GSR
GSR report for February
We are holding steady in our small group, in fact, we have 1 newcomer and 1 returning. We are always happy to see someone new come in and also to welcome another back. We are planning to have a business meeting soon. Our secretary has resigned so we are looking for someone to fill that position.
We post a meeting schedule in our weekly newspaper and have flyers in various locations on the island to let people know when and where the meetings are held.
Grateful to be in service. Lori
Name
Mike Curley
GSR Bluebox
Comment
Hello all, Blue Box has been seeing very big numbers recently, as high as 22 people this Tuesday. I love seeing our new people from the area and visitors from other parts of the country. We've been reading 12x12 and Pass it on during our book studies. The history of AA is amazing. Learning where and how our fellowship started, grew and has lasted through the years.
~Mike Curley
GSR Blue Box
Hello,
The Friday Night Old Group is going strong! We are continuing to have about 15 to 30 on Friday nights. It is consistent with its format and attendance. Nothing new to report on the meeting.
Due to this group only having quarterly business meetings everyone agreed to me making any time sensitive information in the announcements. This is the time of year that happens. I will be giving a brief report next week on what we went over at Pre Conference for them to ponder, as well as have an opportunity to ask any questions before our April business meeting.
In Gratitude and Service ~
Marilyn G
GSR for Friday Night Old Group
San Juan Island
Name
Kat B
GSR Report
Comment
Fellowship of the Spirit has had good attendance at both our meetings (Monday and Thursday nights at 5:30 p.m.). We started a new book on Thursday: Emotional Sobriety. The Bridging the Gap and Bridge information went out to our members, and a few were interested and will contact Marilyn and Lewis.
Kat B
GSR Report
Comment
Fellowship of the Spirit has had good attendance at both our meetings (Monday and Thursday nights at 5:30 p.m.). We started a new book on Thursday: Emotional Sobriety. The Bridging the Gap and Bridge information went out to our members, and a few were interested and will contact Marilyn and Lewis.
February GSR Reports
Name
Howard R.
GSR Fidalgo Group
Comment
Fidalgo Group GSR report for January 2025:
All is going well. We are finally loosening up on our spending. Due to rent increase, we stopped unnecessary spending until we upped our prudent reserve. Due to taking on the corrections chair for the district, the Fidalgo group corrections chair is stepping down. We had someone step up to fill that position. A ad hoc committee was formed to revise the groups suggested requirements list for our meeting chair people along with updating our meeting format.
Thanks,
Howard R
Name
Kat B
Comment
Fellowship of the Spirit meetings are enjoyed by increasing numbers. At our last group conscious meeting, we decided to let our Thursday book group choose the next book; we are finishing Spiritual Awakenings and decided to start Emotional Sobriety. We also decided to continue the monthly birthday meeting on the first Monday of each month (for birthdays the month before). Finally, we will send all our donations to the District instead of splitting them three ways for the coming months.
Name
Mike C.
Comment
Blue box group. Attendance has been a little on the slow side, weather played a big role in that. We had an amazing turn out for our birthday night. Very good to see faces we haven't seen for some time. We've seen a few newcomers in the past month. Its very good to have open doors, hot coffee for one and all.
It was very good to see Louis (corrections) spreading the news of his work. Thanks Louis.
~Mike C.
Blue Box GSR 2/15/25
Name
Russ H.
Comment
Tuesday Night Men's Group. San Juan. Not much to report for January. Meeting attendance was about average even while experiencing cold weather and a few days of difficult driving. We do have a few newcomers attending regularly and we have book and literature available. Honored to be of service. Russ H GSR.
John D.
GSR Raven Group
GSR Raven Group
Hello everyone. This is the report for Raven group. Our meeting has now moved from 6:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. This is according to our group conscience. We hope to see you there. In loving service,
John D.
John D.
Marilyn G.
GSR Friday Night Old Group
GSR Friday Night Old Group
Hello,
The Friday Night Old Group is going well. They decided to leave the break and keep the meeting from 7pm to 8:30pm. They will continue to do their business meetings quarterly and stop at 8:15 instead of 8:30 with no break on those nights.
In the spirit of rotation we have a new trusted servant coming in next week to take over as Secretary.
I still have not found an Alt GSR but will continue to announce as I have this year left on my two year term as GSR for that meeting. There are a few of us on the island that I have noticed are making announcements and talking more about General Service these days so I am seeing some newcomers' ears perk up! There is Hope ~
Besides that there are no changes.
In Gratitude and Service ~
Marilyn G
GSR for Friday Night Old Group
San Juan Island
May H
GSR Rise & Shine
Comment
GSR report for Rise & Shine, February 12, 2025
Our group meets Monday through Friday at 6:30 am, featuring Big Book and 12&12 discussions two days a week. Since we meet via Zoom only, we hold monthly in-person gatherings. Last month, we had lunch at Calico Cupboard, and this month, we will gather on February 21 at Village Pizza at 6:00 pm. Business meetings are well attended, with approximately half of those at the shortened regular meeting staying for the 30-minute business session. We have a new secretary and GSR and will soon have a new treasurer. Male members attend meetings at Monroe prison, while female members take an AA panel into Ithuha Detox once a month. Birthday shares occur on the last MWF of the month; we deliver coins, cards, and cupcakes to those who are celebrating or send coins and cards by mail to those living far away.
GSR Rise & Shine
Comment
GSR report for Rise & Shine, February 12, 2025
Our group meets Monday through Friday at 6:30 am, featuring Big Book and 12&12 discussions two days a week. Since we meet via Zoom only, we hold monthly in-person gatherings. Last month, we had lunch at Calico Cupboard, and this month, we will gather on February 21 at Village Pizza at 6:00 pm. Business meetings are well attended, with approximately half of those at the shortened regular meeting staying for the 30-minute business session. We have a new secretary and GSR and will soon have a new treasurer. Male members attend meetings at Monroe prison, while female members take an AA panel into Ithuha Detox once a month. Birthday shares occur on the last MWF of the month; we deliver coins, cards, and cupcakes to those who are celebrating or send coins and cards by mail to those living far away.
Alan M.
GSR Anacortes Spiritual
February 2025
The group is healthy and continues to attract newcomers. Business meetings are civil, as well all service positions currently filled. Bringing forth to the group in the future, an amendment to add workshops related to recovery. Treasurer to make reservations this following week, for our Unity Picnic on August 31. Literature chair found rolled up scrolls for Steps and Traditions at a fair price on Amazon. The group offers free Big Books for those in need. ENJOY!
GSR Anacortes Spiritual
February 2025
The group is healthy and continues to attract newcomers. Business meetings are civil, as well all service positions currently filled. Bringing forth to the group in the future, an amendment to add workshops related to recovery. Treasurer to make reservations this following week, for our Unity Picnic on August 31. Literature chair found rolled up scrolls for Steps and Traditions at a fair price on Amazon. The group offers free Big Books for those in need. ENJOY!
Lori M.
GSR Lopez Island Group
GSR Report February 2025
Our in person attendance is low right now, but steady. We have some members of our group who are traveling. We do have an increase in online attendance. Yay!
We have enough money to cover our basic expenses plus a prudent reserve.
We are still posting meeting notices in the local Weekly Newspaper and on various billboard sites around the island.
Grateful to be in service. Lori M.
GSR Lopez Island Group
GSR Report February 2025
Our in person attendance is low right now, but steady. We have some members of our group who are traveling. We do have an increase in online attendance. Yay!
We have enough money to cover our basic expenses plus a prudent reserve.
We are still posting meeting notices in the local Weekly Newspaper and on various billboard sites around the island.
Grateful to be in service. Lori M.
Name
Jess L.
Alt GSR for Clinton Group
Comment
We meet at Saint Peter's Church Mondays at 7, our monthly business meeting is 6:15 pm 1st Monday of the month, all welcome. We also host the Second Saturday Speaker Meeting at Saint Peter's, potluck at 6 pm speaker at 7 pm. Please come! We have 45-50 people and it's fun. We have a repeat Treasurer and a new secretary and are still seeking a GSR. We have been meeting again consistently in person for 3 years now, we never went on Zoom, yet the group has been meeting in Clinton since the 80s. We have newcomers and we are discoverable on the AA meeting guide app. We celebrate birthdays on the last Monday of the month. We rotate secretaries monthly and the secretary chooses a different chairperson for a weekly topic, usually out of the Big Book or Daily Reflections. We have increased our monthly donations to the church and we are able to contribute 7th tradition to GSO, Area, and District as well as purchase literature. Thanks for allowing me to serve. Jess L.
Jess L.
Alt GSR for Clinton Group
Comment
We meet at Saint Peter's Church Mondays at 7, our monthly business meeting is 6:15 pm 1st Monday of the month, all welcome. We also host the Second Saturday Speaker Meeting at Saint Peter's, potluck at 6 pm speaker at 7 pm. Please come! We have 45-50 people and it's fun. We have a repeat Treasurer and a new secretary and are still seeking a GSR. We have been meeting again consistently in person for 3 years now, we never went on Zoom, yet the group has been meeting in Clinton since the 80s. We have newcomers and we are discoverable on the AA meeting guide app. We celebrate birthdays on the last Monday of the month. We rotate secretaries monthly and the secretary chooses a different chairperson for a weekly topic, usually out of the Big Book or Daily Reflections. We have increased our monthly donations to the church and we are able to contribute 7th tradition to GSO, Area, and District as well as purchase literature. Thanks for allowing me to serve. Jess L.
GSR Reports January 2025
Name
Howard R.
GSR Fidalgo Group
Comment
Fidalgo Group GSR report for January 2025:
All is going well. We are finally loosening up on our spending. Due to rent increase, we stopped unnecessary spending until we upped our prudent reserve. Due to taking on the corrections chair for the district, the Fidalgo group corrections chair is stepping down. We had someone step up to fill that position. A ad hoc committee was formed to revise the groups suggested requirements list for our meeting chair people along with updating our meeting format.
Thanks,
Howard R
GSR Fidalgo Group
Anacortes Group- Al, GSR made his report on-line:
“All is well within the Anacortes Group. Our attendance is growing, business meetings are civil. Rent paid, coffee on, and free Big Books for those in need. Our hand extends out to all".
Name
Howard R.
GSR Fidalgo Group
Comment
Fidalgo Group GSR report 1-18-2025:
The Fidalgo group is doing well. We just added a Friday 7pm meeting (open meeting). That gives us a total of 15 meetings a week. We keep trying to promote the spirit of rotation for our meeting chairs and get new people involved (which has always been a problem). We also put out a home group sign up sheet. Not to be used other than to get a feel for how many home group members we have and if someone does not have a home group and would like to make the Fidalgo group their home. All in all the Fidalgo group is going strong.
Howard R.
GSR Fidalgo Group
Comment
Fidalgo Group GSR report 1-18-2025:
The Fidalgo group is doing well. We just added a Friday 7pm meeting (open meeting). That gives us a total of 15 meetings a week. We keep trying to promote the spirit of rotation for our meeting chairs and get new people involved (which has always been a problem). We also put out a home group sign up sheet. Not to be used other than to get a feel for how many home group members we have and if someone does not have a home group and would like to make the Fidalgo group their home. All in all the Fidalgo group is going strong.
Marilyn GSR Friday Night Old Group
Hello,
We had our group conscience the first Friday of January at 6:30. It was our first time trying it before the meeting instead of after. Our attendance has been about 3 people for some time at business meetings. We ended up having 6 people there. This meeting is from 7pm to 8:30 with a 10 minute break at 7:50.
Due to us losing half of the room at the break, we decided to announce for two weeks to the group that we would like to get rid of the break and have the meeting end at 8:15 instead of 8:30. That would give the chair (speaker) 15 minutes to talk and then time for people to share. We have done that now and the group conscience will be on 1/17/25.
In the spirit of rotation our secretary also stepped down last week and no one has stepped up yet.
Hopefully that will happen soon.
This was the first and only meeting on SJI for some time. It started on January 13th,1966 and it had 59 years this week.
In Gratitude,
Marilyn G
Friday Night Old Group
Russ H. GSR Tuesday Night Men's Group
This is the report for the Tuesday night men’s group on SanJuan Island.
For 3 of the 5 weeks of December the group had to find a location for the meetings as the church needed the facility. We somehow managed to find a home each week. The most difficult part was adequately notifying people in advance. But it all worked out just as if God wanted us to meet. Our attendance was down somewhat during the holidays as to be expected but we did get a newcomer and even got him to detox in Oak Harbor the weekend after Christmas. It was a good December. Russ H
This is the report for the Tuesday night men’s group on SanJuan Island.
For 3 of the 5 weeks of December the group had to find a location for the meetings as the church needed the facility. We somehow managed to find a home each week. The most difficult part was adequately notifying people in advance. But it all worked out just as if God wanted us to meet. Our attendance was down somewhat during the holidays as to be expected but we did get a newcomer and even got him to detox in Oak Harbor the weekend after Christmas. It was a good December. Russ H
Jack GSR Raven Group
Hi Dina: On 1-14-25 the Raven group voted to change our meeting time from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesdays to 5:00 PM-6:00PM Tuesdays starting February 4. We are also having ongoing discussions about our annual move to Snee-Oosh Beach in June.
Jack
Hi Dina: On 1-14-25 the Raven group voted to change our meeting time from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesdays to 5:00 PM-6:00PM Tuesdays starting February 4. We are also having ongoing discussions about our annual move to Snee-Oosh Beach in June.
Jack
GSR Reports 2024
Ginger R.
The group continues to struggle with attendance at both general meetings and at the business mtgs. However, since adding the Saturday noon mtg, we are able to keep going and now have 4 meetings per week. Our checkbook balances with the bank statements, but we have not generated enough funds beyond the prudent reserve to be able to forward any funds to district, area or GSO. We do continue to keep the doors open and are actively seeking ways to reduce out expenses. Ginger Richard, GSR
Gary E. GSR, North of Twelve [email protected].
There is nothing new to add. Meetings are well attended. We have no current issues. No cha
Russ H GSR Friday Harbor Group. [email protected]
Russ here for Tuesday men’s meeting. Group attendance has continued to be strong with occasional visitors and travlers. Our treasure has been seeking a replacement but has not found one yet. We believe some of the men don’t want to step into the treasure position due to the complexity of dealing with the banks. We will continue to try. Our pamphlets and display are in ok order but could use a refill soon. We have plenty of other literature available for sale or gift if needed. Yours in service, Russ H.
Lori M. GSR Lopez Group [email protected]
We are still experiencing rather low turnout.
There is nothing new to report at this time.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service. Thank-you. Lori
Roger R. GSR Blue Box Group
Comment
Blur Box Group is doing well: two meetings a week from 7:30-8:30 attended by 10-20 people. Tuesdays are Big Book or 12 and 12, one or two paragraphs at a time. Fridays is Pass It On, reading 3-5 paragraphs at a time to allow people to relate. When we finish, we will move to Dr. Bob and the Good Old Timers.
We just changed our monthly birthday meeting to the last Friday of the month.
There is also a women's meeting on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00
The group continues to struggle with attendance at both general meetings and at the business mtgs. However, since adding the Saturday noon mtg, we are able to keep going and now have 4 meetings per week. Our checkbook balances with the bank statements, but we have not generated enough funds beyond the prudent reserve to be able to forward any funds to district, area or GSO. We do continue to keep the doors open and are actively seeking ways to reduce out expenses. Ginger Richard, GSR
Gary E. GSR, North of Twelve [email protected].
There is nothing new to add. Meetings are well attended. We have no current issues. No cha
Russ H GSR Friday Harbor Group. [email protected]
Russ here for Tuesday men’s meeting. Group attendance has continued to be strong with occasional visitors and travlers. Our treasure has been seeking a replacement but has not found one yet. We believe some of the men don’t want to step into the treasure position due to the complexity of dealing with the banks. We will continue to try. Our pamphlets and display are in ok order but could use a refill soon. We have plenty of other literature available for sale or gift if needed. Yours in service, Russ H.
Lori M. GSR Lopez Group [email protected]
We are still experiencing rather low turnout.
There is nothing new to report at this time.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service. Thank-you. Lori
Roger R. GSR Blue Box Group
Comment
Blur Box Group is doing well: two meetings a week from 7:30-8:30 attended by 10-20 people. Tuesdays are Big Book or 12 and 12, one or two paragraphs at a time. Fridays is Pass It On, reading 3-5 paragraphs at a time to allow people to relate. When we finish, we will move to Dr. Bob and the Good Old Timers.
We just changed our monthly birthday meeting to the last Friday of the month.
There is also a women's meeting on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00
