Western Piedmont Intergroup
SERVING CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, AND RUTHERDORD COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
P.O. BOX 550097, 621 E. SECOND AVE, SUITE 11
GASTONIA, NC 28055-0097
704-865-1561
SERVING CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, AND RUTHERDORD COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
P.O. BOX 550097, 621 E. SECOND AVE, SUITE 11
GASTONIA, NC 28055-0097
704-865-1561
Western Piedmont Intergroup Home Page
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or
fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is
not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish
to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or
fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is
not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish
to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
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How Does Intergroup Operate?
All groups in the Piedmont area are encouraged to have an Intergroup Representative to
express the group's conscience, views, and desires at the regularly scheduled Intergroup
meeting.
Intergroup Represenative meetings are held at the Western Piedmont Intergroup Office,
usually on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm (or as announced). Intergroup
meetings are an open forum for all AA members and you are cordially invited to attend.
Financial support of Western Piedmont Intergroup is purely voluntary and is not required
from any group to have a representative and a vote. Donations are much appreciated to
continue reaching the Alcoholic who still suffers.
At the November meeting, the Intergroup Nominating Committee members solicit for
nominations to serve on the next year's Steering Committee. Elections are held at the
December meeting for the next year's Co-Chair members.
It is the Committee's responsibility to outline and monitor the Western Piedmont
Intergroup Office operations and activities in accordance with the By-laws of the Western
Piedmont Intergroup Area and the desires of the member groups.
How is Intergroup financed?
Group contributions
Individual contributions from Alcoholics
Sponsored activities
Detailed financial reports are presented at the monthly Intergroup meeting.
How does Intergroup help carry the AA message?
Intergroup supports the following AA service Committees:
Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) and Public Information (PI)
committees provide information about AA to individuals, media groups, government,
educational, religious, medical and other organizations. CPC/PI is working toward a
regularly scheduled meeting. Contact information can be found on Service Work Page.
The Corrections Facilities committee carries the AA message to individuals incarcerated
in jails and prisons. CFC is in process of formalizing a group to go into Gaston County
Jail. See Service Work Page for contact information.
What happens at the Intergroup Office?
Twelfth-Step Calls
The Intergroup Office maintains a listing for AA in the local telephone directory, AA
volunteers answer the phones, and when calls come in from individuals looking for help,
the volunteers contact AA members from a twelfth-step list maintained in the office and
arrange for AA members to call on individuals seeking help from problems with alcohol.
Individuals seeking help for other problems are referred to the appropriate programs or
agencies.
Information
The Intergroup Office is the clearinghouse for information and logistical support between
individual AA members, groups, local and state committees, General Service Office in
New York, and the community at large.
Answering Service
When the Intergroup Office is closed, the answering service takes calls and directs
inquiries appropriately.
Newsletter
Western Piedmont Intergroup is in the process of developing a newsletter for our area
'The Daily Reprieve' to keep the community apprised of events and special articles of
interest. See Service Work Page to become involved.
Western Piedmont Intergroup Office maintains records of AA groups and meetings in the
Gaston and surrounding areas. A meeting list is published several times a year by the
staff, as well as updates to the website.
AA Books and Literature
The Intergroup Office maintains an inventory of AA books and pamphlets for sale to AA
members and the general public.
Tapes / CD's
Intergroup maintains an a library of speaker tapes, both AA and Alanon, to lend to
members. There is no fee. We simply ask that you return the tapes when you are finished
listening to them.
Meetings
The Intergroup Office provides space for Intergroup and related meetings.
The Intergroup Office sponsors workshops on topics of interest to AA members such as
Big Book studies.
Group History.
The Western Piedmont Intergroup also sponsors Unity events with good food and
fellowship.
All groups in the Piedmont area are encouraged to have an Intergroup Representative to
express the group's conscience, views, and desires at the regularly scheduled Intergroup
meeting.
Intergroup Represenative meetings are held at the Western Piedmont Intergroup Office,
usually on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm (or as announced). Intergroup
meetings are an open forum for all AA members and you are cordially invited to attend.
Financial support of Western Piedmont Intergroup is purely voluntary and is not required
from any group to have a representative and a vote. Donations are much appreciated to
continue reaching the Alcoholic who still suffers.
At the November meeting, the Intergroup Nominating Committee members solicit for
nominations to serve on the next year's Steering Committee. Elections are held at the
December meeting for the next year's Co-Chair members.
It is the Committee's responsibility to outline and monitor the Western Piedmont
Intergroup Office operations and activities in accordance with the By-laws of the Western
Piedmont Intergroup Area and the desires of the member groups.
How is Intergroup financed?
Group contributions
Individual contributions from Alcoholics
Sponsored activities
Detailed financial reports are presented at the monthly Intergroup meeting.
How does Intergroup help carry the AA message?
Intergroup supports the following AA service Committees:
Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) and Public Information (PI)
committees provide information about AA to individuals, media groups, government,
educational, religious, medical and other organizations. CPC/PI is working toward a
regularly scheduled meeting. Contact information can be found on Service Work Page.
The Corrections Facilities committee carries the AA message to individuals incarcerated
in jails and prisons. CFC is in process of formalizing a group to go into Gaston County
Jail. See Service Work Page for contact information.
What happens at the Intergroup Office?
Twelfth-Step Calls
The Intergroup Office maintains a listing for AA in the local telephone directory, AA
volunteers answer the phones, and when calls come in from individuals looking for help,
the volunteers contact AA members from a twelfth-step list maintained in the office and
arrange for AA members to call on individuals seeking help from problems with alcohol.
Individuals seeking help for other problems are referred to the appropriate programs or
agencies.
Information
The Intergroup Office is the clearinghouse for information and logistical support between
individual AA members, groups, local and state committees, General Service Office in
New York, and the community at large.
Answering Service
When the Intergroup Office is closed, the answering service takes calls and directs
inquiries appropriately.
Newsletter
Western Piedmont Intergroup is in the process of developing a newsletter for our area
'The Daily Reprieve' to keep the community apprised of events and special articles of
interest. See Service Work Page to become involved.
Western Piedmont Intergroup Office maintains records of AA groups and meetings in the
Gaston and surrounding areas. A meeting list is published several times a year by the
staff, as well as updates to the website.
AA Books and Literature
The Intergroup Office maintains an inventory of AA books and pamphlets for sale to AA
members and the general public.
Tapes / CD's
Intergroup maintains an a library of speaker tapes, both AA and Alanon, to lend to
members. There is no fee. We simply ask that you return the tapes when you are finished
listening to them.
Meetings
The Intergroup Office provides space for Intergroup and related meetings.
The Intergroup Office sponsors workshops on topics of interest to AA members such as
Big Book studies.
Group History.
The Western Piedmont Intergroup also sponsors Unity events with good food and
fellowship.
Intergroup Office Hours
MONDAY 2-7 pm
WEDNESDAY 2-7 pm
THURSDAY 11-7 pm
FRIDAY 4-7 pm
SATURDAY 11-2 pm
MONDAY 2-7 pm
WEDNESDAY 2-7 pm
THURSDAY 11-7 pm
FRIDAY 4-7 pm
SATURDAY 11-2 pm
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