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April 2010 NEWSLETTER
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
Greetings My Brothers and Sisters;
Spring brings with it a spirit of change, rebirth and excitement. Those of us in recovery have an extraordinary understanding of that spirit. It is in that spirit that I share with you some of the changes that are taking place at the Club.
For many people the first formal contact they have with the club is the telephone call that they place to the club office. Some call seeking resources to help them in recovery. Others call the club to clarify information concerning the club, which they have received elsewhere. Typically there is no one in the office to answer calls, so callers leave voice mails. When individuals leave a message, it is vital that their messages be responded to in a timely manner.
Judy G. has agreed to check our answering machine on a regular basis. She either responds to the caller herself or routes the message to the appropriate person. This insures that everyone who calls the WRC experiences us as the warm and responsive folks that we are.
Over the years our bookstore has been an important resource for the area’s recovery community. I can remember when I served as the treasurer for an East Hartford group that the WRC bookstore was the only reasonable source for recovery related materials. Many groups have grown to depend on our store. Just as important are the individuals who look to us to provide them with the literature which they desire to support them in their recovery efforts.
Debi S. is the new Bookstore Manager. In that capacity she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the bookstore. Hillary W. and John M. are serving as liaisons to the Board of Directors (BOD). Lyne S. has resigned from her position with the Bookstore. We thank Lyne for all the energy and expertise she devoted to the “Bump-Up the Bookstore” effort. Under her leadership the Bookstore rose to a new level.
When I first became a member of the WRC, I looked forward to receiving the Newsletter. It served as a point of connection for me. The Newsletter kept me aware of the various activities the Club promoted. In my view, it is of paramount importance that the Club has a well-informed membership. The Newsletter is the primary tool for relaying, on a regular basis, reliable information about the Club.
Maureen M. and Rob S. have assumed responsibility for editing the Newsletter; Carla R. is serving as the Newsletter liason with the Board of Directors (BOD, and Marcia H. the board’s Corresponding Secretary, is responsible for the distribution. I am confident that many of you celebrate with me the rebirth of the Newsletter.
While the Newsletter is the primary means of transmitting information internally, our Website is the primary means by which we share information with the external community. Having a reliable, informative website is an essential tool for the club.
John M. is the new Web Master. Please visit the website , www.windsorrecoveryclub.org at your next opportunity; I am convinced that you will be excited and impressed by what you see.
Please join me in thanking the people who have accepted new responsibilities in service to the Club. I congratulate them as they assume their new duties.
As we experience the excitement of renewal this spring, let us be mindful of those who have made this organization possible. Let us remember the founding members of the Windsor Recovery Club, and be cognizant of the fact that it was their vision and hard work which made it possible for us to experience the excitement and anticipation that we do today.
I am aware that I am standing on the shoulders of the Presidents that served before me. I thank them and I honor them.
Fred Faulkner
friendofbill2002@live.com
CLEAN UP - DAY AT WRC 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
On Saturday April 24, 2010 we will join together to clean and beautify the recovery club inside and out. Please join us in a rewarding day of service to our club, work, fellowship, fun and food!
Volunteers are needed outside on the grounds to mulch, plant, weed, rake, and trim. All you gardeners, landscapers, and “wanna bees” now’s your time to demonstrate your skill or learn from those more skilled. Bring rakes, shovels, garden tools , yourself and friends, and have a good time!
Inside we will concentrate on spring cleaning wherever it is needed; the meeting room, the lounge, the kitchen, etc. Those of you who prefer this task, bring along your energy and your supplies.
For more information check the website or see Hillary at the Club.
rain or shine! COME ON DOWN!! IT’S SPRING
GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING UP
The Recovery Club's 4th Annual "Club's Open" Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday June 6th, 2010 at Oak Ridge Golf Club in Feeding Hills, MA. As our largest single fundraising event annually, we could use many volunteers. Remember: Service is Good for Sobriety!!!!! The committee's 1st meeting was held on Tuesday March 2nd, at 7:00 P.M. in the Member’s Lounge at "The Club", 118 Palisado Avenue, Windsor, CT. 06095.
Any questions about times of meetings and how to help make this Tournament a rousing success , contact Rob P. at 860-285-0016 and leave a message.
OPEN MIC
Open Mic, beginning its 14th year, is held on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. An Artist Showcase Hour, different each week, is featured from 7:00-8:00 PM. From 8:00 until closing, artists are scheduled to perform in 15 minute intervals. Sign-ups for these performers begin at 5:00 pm (pre-sign) , actual sign up is at 6:30pm. Interested artists should contact Bill E. for more info. 860-687-1817
CAFÉ RECOVERY on OPEN MIC EVENINGS
Be sure to stop by and greet our volunteer kitchen workers and order from the menu: burgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, salads, chicken, chips, water, soda, coffee, and a variety of desserts, including most often Tom’s Warm Pie . Orders are taken around 6:45 pm, and grill closes around 9:45 pm. The prices are sure to fit your budget.
Windsorrecoveryclub.org is online!
As many of you may have heard by now, an informational website has been set up for the Windsor Recovery Club. On it, you will find the month’s events as well as schedules for recovery meetings held at the WRC. There is also an email address to which you will be able to send questions (under construction). For the immediate future, please contact a WRC member for any questions or concerns that you may have (you can find us at most meetings in the WRC).
Other features of the website include WRC member application forms and instructions on how to submit them, WRC bookstore hours, ( currently being revisited, )recovery related inks, and the most recent WRC newsletter.
Plans for the future: There will be forms for events and retreats sponsored by the WRC. We are looking for articles detailing the history of the Windsor Recovery Club. If you are aware of any websites or newspaper articles, or have first hand knowledge of its history that you would like to have shared on the website, please email Windsor RecoveryClub@gmail.com. (John M. Web Master)
RELATED LINKS FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN RECOVERY
APRIL is Alcohol Awareness Month. This would be a great time to share your gratitude in action. Talk to someone else, a friend, a new comer, a relative, etc. about your story of Recovery. Share one of the extraordinary Promises of AA which you have seen come to fruition in your life. See Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, page 83 and 84. You never know whom the Higher Power will touch through you.
On a timely note, the story of Lois Wilson, When Love Is Not Enough will be presented by Hallmark Hall of Fame Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 9:00 EST. Lois is the wife of Bill W. Lois and other women founded an organization to help the families of alcoholics. This organization is Al-Anon, and today, it is a world- wide fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics.
Website for Al-Anon/Alateen www.al-anon.alateen.org World Service Office
CT Website for Al-Anon/Alateen www.ct-at-anon.org
For further information on the film, go to www.williamborchert.com/movie.html
William Borchert wrote the acclaimed film, “My Name is Bill W.”
He was a close friend of Bill Wilson’s wife, Lois and has written the book When Love Is Not Enough.
Stay tuned for more upcoming events at The Windsor Recovery Club as the weather turns nicer.
Board Members 2010
Officers:
Fred F. President Tony L. Vice President Lyne S. Recording Secy.
Dave H. Treasurer Marcie H. Corresponding Secy.
Members:
Rob P. Carla R. Bill E.
Alan B. Hillary W. George B. John M. |
