Temporary Meeting Closure – Big Book Matters
Who: Big Book Matters
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- In person
- Open
- Big Book
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What: Temporary meeting closure
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- Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
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When: No meeting from June 1, 2024 through September 7, 2024
Where: Franklin Lodge
20 Elm St.
Westerly, RI 02891
Meeting Format And Location Change – Friday Women Study The Steps
Who: Friday Women Study The Steps
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- Online only
- Open
- Step
- Discussion
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What: Meeting format and location change to:
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- In person ONLY at
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Saint Luke’s Church
99 Pierce St.
East Greenwich, RI 02891
When: Effective Friday, July 5th, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Meeting Needs Support – Came To Believe-A Spiritual Adventure
Who: Came To Believe- A Spiritual Adventure
What: Meeting Needs Support
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- Closed
- In person
- Discussion
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When: Sundays, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Kingston Congregational Church
2610 Kingstown Rd.
Kingston, RI 02881
Update From GSO! Box 4-5-9
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Dear friends,
Over the last several years we have greatly reduced the distribution of the newsletter Box 459 in print format. Not unlike at other organizations, this transition began in 2020 largely due to the need to cut costs. Previously, we printed more than 100,000 copies of each issue and mailed more than 50,000 to members in service. Currently, about 3,000 copies per issue are printed and mailed to approximately 200 members in service. In addition, the total number of paid subscriptions has fallen to under 50. Due to escalating costs, the annual cost to print and mail four issues per year is nearly $35,000.
At its March 2024 meeting, the A.A. World Services Board voted to discontinue the print edition, effective immediately. This decision was made after a careful and thorough review of the costs related to printing and mailing, the current number of print subscribers, and our ongoing efforts to reduce expenses in addition to the broad reach of the digital version.
Making Box 459 more widely available digitally through email, subscribers, aa.org, and the Meeting Guide App has significantly expanded its reach and distribution. However, it remains essential to ensure members who prefer or rely on hard-copy materials can still access Box 459. We trust that those serving at the Group level are well-attuned to the needs of their members and will continue to provide hard copies as necessary. Please be assured that Box 459 will continue to be published digitally and can be accessed on aa.org. Here, members can sign up to receive the newsletter via email. Each issue is also available in PDF format that you can print and share. If you’re already receiving Box 459 via email, your subscription will continue without interruption, and there’s no need to sign up again.
Those who have paid for print subscriptions for this year will be refunded. We will reach out to paid print subscribers in a separate communication with refund details.
We are also taking a fresh look at Box 459 to better serve the Fellowship and make the digital version more reader and mobile friendly. To this end, we received over 5,000 responses to the Box 459 reader survey and will be incorporating your feedback into future issues. Thank you for your continued support of this newsletter and we hope it continues to help you and your groups to carry out our primary purpose.
Warmly,
Carolyn W. Bob W.
Chair, AAWS Board General Manager, GSO
New Meeting – AA Beginners Steps 1-2-3
Who: AA Beginners Steps 1-2-3
What: New meeting
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- In person
- Step meeting
- Open
- Discussion
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When: Sundays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Westerly Senior Center
39 State St.
Westerly, RI 02891
New Meeting – Primary Purpose
Who: Primary Purpose
What: New meeting
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- Online only
- Daily Reflections
- Open
- Discussion
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When: Tuesdays, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Zoom ID 6428125775
New Meeting – 12&12/Big Book Step
Who: 12&12/Big Book Step
What: New meeting
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- In person
- 12 & 12
- Big Book
- Open
- Discussion
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**Every twelve weeks the Literature will alternate from the Big Book to the 12&12**
When: Tuesdays, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Where: Anchor Christian Fellowship
32 Avice St.
Narragansett, RI 02882
Update! District 2/4 Joy Of Service
Who: District 2/4
What: Joy of Service
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- Meeting
- Picnic lunch
- Cornhole Tournament to end the day!
- all groups can pick their best two players and send their team name to district24dcm@aainri.com
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When: Sunday, August 4, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Colt State Park
Route 114
Sites 31 and 32
Bristol, RI 02809