FROM THE CHAIR
SHARE-A-DAY
Spring is here, and that usually means renewal,
On behalf of the 2005 Share-A-Day Committee,
rebirth and a general feeling of enthusiasm for all the
we'd like to thank all of those who participated in
good things in our lives. If you feel blessed this
the 2005 Share-A-Day theme contest. We received
season there is an excellent way to show it.
many great entries, but only one theme could be
SERVICE, of any kind is what I mean. Just speaking
the winner. Congratulations to our winners Judiann
K. and Jim P. for choosing this year's theme:
for myself, service in AA is rarely a chore but more of
"Sober and Alive in 2005".
a privilege. We do however have that wonderful
spirit of rotation, so none of us can become too
Just a reminder, it's not too late to join our planning
attached but rather gain the ability to let go. Here at
committee. Our last two committee meetings will be
Intergroup we have lots of room to grow in service.
held on 4/13/05 and 5/11/05, 8:00pm, at the
One of our committees, Archives, for example,
Intergroup Office. "You can't keep what you have
needs a new chairperson. I know our outgoing chair,
unless you give it away"! Hope to see you there.
Derek will encourage anyone willing to take this
Blessed to Serve,
commitment.
Cynthis R, Share-A-Day Chair
Our PI, CPC, and Special Needs Committees
also need help. Check the meeting list for when they
meet and just come by with some willingness to
FROM THE TREASURER
serve the fellowship that gave you a new life. Please
call me or the office if you are at all interested. The
next suffering alcoholic is waiting for a new life too.
Making your donations count for your group.
Together We Can,
Nassau Intergroup has, and is always looking to
Marie MS, InterGroup Chair
refine and simplify ways towards better efficiency. It
would only be in our interest to do so, since we are a
volunteer Intergroup. A system of Group ID#'s has
been created by some hard working individuals for
STEP FOUR
just that reason. Each Group has its own Nassau
Intergroup Group Number (NIG) and for your group
" Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of
only. It identifies your group. It is used in the
ourselves."
Nassau meeting list, which is the number listed
right after your group name. This was created to
TRADITION FOUR
make Things easier for identification purposes. It
corresponds with search functions in the databases
"Each group should be autonomous except in
for easy and positive identification searching. It
matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole"
makes the processing faster and smoother.
FOURTH CONCEPT
When a group makes a donation either by check or
money order and writes down their group name, it
For World Service
can become confusing when this number is not used.
Some groups meet in the same rental location. Some
"At all responsible levels, we ought to maintain a
groups have the same exact group name as others in
traditional "Right of Participation," allowing a voting
different towns. Some people don't even know their
representation in reasonable proportion to the
group name and get it mix up with another group, and
responsibility that each must discharge."
so on. There are other confusing situations that do
occur, but all the confusion can be eliminated by just
using your four digit NIG#. You don't even have to
COMING ATTRACTIONS
write down your group name. As long as you use
your NIG# we will know exactly who you are. Your
NASSAU COUNTY FOUNDERS DAY DINNER
unique NIG# can be found in the meeting list after
Saturday June18, 7pm-Midnight
your group name.
PLATTDEUTSCHE PARK RESTAURANT
Remember we are a volunteer committee here at
1132 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square
Nassau Intergroup and your donations make the
$30 per person
difference in carrying the message, so please help us
food, music and dancing
by utilizing your NIG# so we can be more accurate in
acknowledging your donations for your group.
NASSAU INTERGROUP SUMMER PICNIC
In service,
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow Sunday
Paul W, InterGroup Treasurer
July 17, 2005 Free admission
