KISSAR 2019 – We Are Not A Glum Lot
A 12-step Round-Up hosted by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Recovery Community of Long Beach, California. All are welcome!
What’s New from the Archives of the Harbor Area Central Office
- The Historical Documents contains the new Document -- Big Book History – Why We Call It "The Big Book". Recently the subject of how the ‘Big Book’ got its name came up. So, for this months offering here is a little bit of ‘Big Book’ history.
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- We Need the help of AA Groups in our area to tell the Harbor Area Archives Committee about their group history.
Please visit our Archives Page, for more details. |
- The Jan 2019 Harbor Light is published and posted to our Harbor Light Pages.
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- The Historical Documents section has been improved, to show easily accessible pdf documents.
Please visit our Documents Page, for more details. |
- Speaker Tapes, in mp3 format, have been posted to our website.
Please visit our AA Speaker Archives Page, for more details, including new speakers Alabam C., Anthony H., Donna E., Kip C., Norm S., Ron S., Tom B. |
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Questions about Alcoholics Anonymous
"We do not like to pronounce any individual as an Alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself." - Alcoholics Anonymous, Ch 3
- Is AA for You? (available with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.)
more about aa
Getting Sober and Staying Sober
"A.A. concentrates on helping those who are already alcoholics, so that they can stop drinking and learn how to live a normal, happy life without alcohol."
sober events
A Brief History of the Harbor Area Central Office
The Harbor Area Central Office was first formed in May of 1948 in the Long Beach home of Clarence and Flossie L. It was listed as Alcoholics Anonymous Harbor District. In 1950, Central Office had it first location on Molino Avenue. In 1952 there were 52 registered groups using the services of Central Office. Over the years that number has grown. By 1960 there were 62 groups registered and to date 756 meetings have registered with Central Office. On June 1, 1997 Central Office moved to its current location. On June 8th, 1997 there was a grand opening of the new office currently located at 3450 E. Spring Street. (Taken from “A Brief History of the Harbor Area Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous 1948-2008”.) Central Office has always had a list of volunteers to answer the phones for the Alcoholic that still suffers who may be looking for a meeting or in need of literature.
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Young People in A.A. — ACYPAA – All California Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous Round-Up 2019
In 1973, the All California Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous Round-Up was established as an annual gathering in California to provide an opportunity for young AA’s to come together and share their experience, strength, and hope. ACYPAA is visible evidence that large numbers of people are achieving a lasting and comfortable sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Young People in A.A. -- YPAA -- Young People's Animation Video
