GSR Reports June 2025
June 2025 report for Clinton Group:
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.
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.
Al M. GSR
Anacortes Spiritual Group
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
Anacortes Spiritual Group
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
Victoria, GSR
Eastsound Group
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
GSR Report May2025
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.
John D.
GSR Raven Group
May Report
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 Raven Group
GSR Raven Group
May Report
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 Raven Group
Mike C
GSR Blue Box Group
May Report
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 :)
Mike
GSR Blue Box Group
GSR Blue Box Group
May Report
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 :)
Mike
GSR Blue Box Group
Paul J. GSR
North of 12
GSR Report May
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.
North of 12
GSR Report May
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.
Russ H
GSR Tuesday Night Men's Group
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.
GSR Tuesday Night Men's Group
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
