Content copyright . 2218ALANO.ORG. All rights reserved.
Step 2
"Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity"
What can we believe in? AA does not demand belief.
The Twelve Steps are only suggestions. It is important to keep an open mind. Faith is achieved through a variety of ways. For some, AA is substituted for a Higher Power.
The plight of the disillusioned may result in roadblocks of indifference and prejudice. Lost faith can be found in AA. Intellectuality and self-sufficiency can cause problems. Negativity, self-righteousness and defiance are outstanding characteristic of alcoholics. Step
Two is a rallying point to sanity and achieving a right relation to God.
Tradition Two
Tradition Two "It is the great paradox of A.A. that we
know we can seldom keep the precious gift of sobriety unless we give it away. For our group purpose there is but one
ultimate authority-a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern."
Where does AA get its direction? The sole authority in AA is a loving Gold as He may express Himself in the group conscience. Formation of a group. Growing pains. Rotating committees are servants of the group. Leaders do not govern, they serve. Does AA have a real leadership? The group conscience speaks.
Congratulations To All Those Who Celebrated A Sobriety Anniversary in January 2012!
Squad 2 Anthony L.____1 Month
Squad 22 Bob A.____12 Years
August K.____3 Years
Squad 38 Lee Eggen____35 Years
Squad 57 Micheal M.____1 month
Eric R.____25 Years
Mike C.____9 Years
Jordan D.____2 months
Bee A.____9 years
Mike C.____10 months
If you would like your name mentioned in the Alanotes under this section, please see to it that your name is on the Medallion Night Presentation Sheet and that the sheet is turned in to the office after the Medallion Pressentation meeting.
"2218" Upcoming Events
Elections February 1 - February 14
4th Step Workshop: 6 consecutive Wednesdays January 11 - Febuary 15
6:30pm-7:45pm Auditorium
Valentine Dance Feb 18th 9:00pm
(After the speaker meeting) $5.00 cover
If you are wanting to celebrate - anything!!!
Let us know and we will put you on the flyer for the dance.
Bring your friends, have a party!
The Alano Society of Mpls is celebrating 70 years. We are having commemorative medallions made. If you want one of 3 through 9, sign and send the flyer to the office.
Committee Meeting
We are having committee meetings for the upcoming Block Party in September.
If you would like to donate your time on a committee to help keep our club alive
please come to the next meeting on February 19, 2012 at 4:00PM
Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteers are needed at "2218" for: Desk Duty, Yard Maintenance, General Cleaning and various other chores around the club.
Contact the Office or desk personnel for details.
General Service Alerts
District 18 change of address:
District 18's monthly meeting is held the 2nd Wednesday of the month
First Christian Church, 2201-1st Avenue South
Directly across the street from the Alano Society Clubhouse.
Look on the various bulletin boards around the club, in the meeting rooms and on the donation box table for notices of AA meetings, roundups, and other AA related events.
Looking for a Service Opportunity?
Attend the Squad Council meetings and put your time & talents to work for AA!
Join Us on the Web at:
2218alano.com
2218alano.net
2218alano.org
Volunteer Appreciation!
A BIG THANK YOU to all those who have volunteered at the Front Desk and helped with the many chores and projects around the club: Craig S., Zeke, Tom Mac., Lee E., Dianne C.,
Steve S., Bob O., Bob J., Rick B., Bobby G.
Charlie B., Mike K., Bob A., Donna C., James W.
LeeAnn J., Mike B., Doug H., Mike T., Tom T.,
Bill H., John S., Rose T., Jane H., Mary C.
Lloyd L., Mike E., Sam G., Al, August K.
Sorry if we missed anyone! If you do not see your name here or under "Sobriety Anniversary," write your information on a piece of paper and send it to the office in your Squad envelope.
MEMBERSHIP
"It is the great paradox of A.A. that we know we can seldom keep the precious gift of sobriety unless we give it away."
SO ... Do SOMETHING GOOD FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS; PICK A SQUAD, AND BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ALANO SOCIETY. YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES Donation HELPS TO KEEP THE DOORS OF 2218 OPEN FOR THE ALCOHOLIC WHO STILL SUFFERS. ITS JUST $10.00 PER MONTH FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS, AND THEN $15.00 PER MONTH THEREAFTER AND IT'S TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
Kitchen Korner!
Happy, Healthy, Sober New Year! The kitchen thanks you for your support in 2011, making 2218 Café an evolving success.
2012 brings with it an opportunity to
WIN A FREE MEAL!
Each time you order a dinner meal,
put your name in the box to WIN!!!
Winners will be posted on kitchen blackboard.
We welcome you to invite ANY newcomer at 2218 for the first time,
to enjoy a cup of coffee on us!
Happy New Year, from 2218 Café Kitchen Staff
Alano Society Information
The club is open at 7:00 AM and closes at 10 PM *
Front Desk volunteers with a minimum of 6 months sobriety and 6 months current pledging to the Society may work the Front Desk.
Meetings are posted daily on the bulletin board directly across from the Front Desk.
A printed schedule of meetings held at "2218" is free for the asking at the Front Desk.
There is currently one Al-Anon meeting per week on Wednesday at 7 PM in room 27.
See the Front Desk bulletin board for details.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of the month
at 6 PM in room 24.
The full Board of Trustees meets the first Monday of the month at 6 PM in room 24.
A request form to attend either of the Trustees meetings is available at the Front Desk or Office.
Squad Council meetings
are held on the 2nd Monday of every month
at 6PM.
Overflow parking is allowed in the church parking lots directly across 1st avenue from the club.
Everyone must be out of the building by 10 PM.
Alano Society of Minneapolis, Inc.
2218 First Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-3401
(612) 871-2218
http://2218alano.org
http://2218alano.org
Intergroup Association of Minneapolis & Suburbs
7204 West 27th Street, Suite 113
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: (952) 922-0880
Fax: (952) 922-1061
www.aaminneapolis.org
St. Paul Intergroup
Spruce Tree Center 1600 University Ave.
Suite 409
Phone: (651) 227-5502
www.aastpaul.org
Minneapolis Intergroup NE
509 - 40th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: (763) 781-5102
Minneapolis Al-Anon/Alateen
Phone: (952) 920-3961
St. Paul Al-Anon/Alateen
Phone: (651) 771-2208
