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District 2 Archive

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District 2 Archive (Living Document) !!If you have ANY INFORMATION BEFORE 2008, please reach out to district Archive Committee Chair!! This information has been collected from district members and uses their best recollections. This is not meant to be a complete history of the district. We will continually add information to this document as it becomes available. The committee contacted several long-timers to gain some history for District 2. Gene H. remembers involvement in the Hartselle … [Read more...]

District 2 Meeting Minutes April 2025

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1. Opening: Time and Date: April 14, 2025  Welcome: A brief welcome by David P. Serenity Prayer: Open the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: John S. read traditions 1, 2, & 5. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. In Attendance: Alice S, Amy B, Blake K, Charlsa P, Chris B, Cindy N, David P, Gene H, Gerry Mc, Josh S, Mike N, Nick Y, Roger C, Stephanie I, Terrance B, David T, Billy W, Sue T 2. Reports: … [Read more...]

District 2 Meeting Minutes Jan 2025

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1. Opening: Time and Date: Jan 19, 2025  Welcome: Welcome by the DCM. Serenity Prayer: The meeting was opened with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: A member reads traditions 1, 2, and 5. In Attendance: Neil R, Nick Y, Mike N, John S, Roger C, Steve N, Cindy N, Patricia C, Gerry Mc, Charlsa P, Alice S, Amy B, Anthony L, Chris B, Blake K, Terrance B, Katrina P, Alex B, Sue T, Josh S, Zeb L, Gene H, David P, Stephanie I. 2. Reports: Secretary's Report: Reviewed … [Read more...]

DCM Report April, 2025

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Area Assembly, April. 3-5 Convention Report. Committees met to review materials and deliver recommendations to Delegate Luke B. District 2 group listings are a mess. We tried to update them at the convention, but it will probably take a while to remove inactive groups and confirm active groups. The registrar was swamped with transition. Treasurer’s report is available and input in the D2 book. District 2 Q1 group contributions were: Cullman - $50 Goose Hung High - … [Read more...]

Goose Hung High 10th Anniversary Celebration

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Download the Goose Hung High 10th Anniversary Flyer Here Celebrating 10 Years of Fellowship and Recovery: The Goose Hung High AA Group Anniversary Join us as we proudly commemorate a remarkable milestone—the 10th Anniversary of the Goose Hung High AA Group! A decade of fellowship, support, and recovery is a significant achievement, and we're inviting everyone to share this special moment with us. You're Invited to Our Anniversary Celebration! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3rd, from … [Read more...]

2025 90th Founders Day Picnic

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Download the Founders Day Picnic 2025 Flyer Here Celebrate the 90th AA Founders' Day with District 2 at Sportsman Lake Park! This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Alcoholics Anonymous: the 90th anniversary of its founding! On June 10, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith came together, planting the seeds of hope and healing that have grown into the global fellowship we know today. Founders' Day is a powerful reminder of the transformative journey shared by millions … [Read more...]

New AA Comes of Age Book Study

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Have You Ever Wondered Why AA Happened When It Did? If you want to learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous's origins, there's a new history book study that meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Goose Hung High closed meeting on Hwy 157 in Cullman, next to the new Starbucks in the Nazarene Church. Click Here to download a printable flyer and distribute it to your group. Sunday at 3 p.m. does not conflict with other district meetings. Hope to see you there. … [Read more...]

District 2 Business Meeting Minutes Oct 2024

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1. Opening: Time and Date: Oct 27, 2024  Welcome: A brief welcome by David P. Serenity Prayer: David P. opens the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: Patricia C. reads traditions 1, 2, and 5. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. Sign-Up Sheet: Stephanie I. passes around the attendance sheet. 2. Reports: Secretary's Report: Stephanie I. reviews minutes. Nick Y. makes a motion for correction, "Hartselle Hope … [Read more...]

What are the principles behind the 12 Steps

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Digging Deeper: The Principles Behind AA's 12 Steps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with recovery. For decades, its 12-step program has provided a lifeline to millions, serving as a spiritual and practical guide to reclaiming their lives from the grip of addiction. Yet beneath the familiar words of the 12 steps lies a less publicized but equally transformative foundation: the spiritual principles that correspond to each step. Quietly embedded in AA’s literature and culture, these … [Read more...]

The Power of Preparation: Understanding the Path to the 9th Step Promises in Recovery

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The journey of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is often described as a transformative process marked by profound personal change and spiritual awakening. Central to this journey is the 9th Step, which involves making direct amends to those who have been harmed by one’s alcoholism. In this step, the promises—hopeful visions of life renewed—are said to come true. However, these promises are not immediate; they result from careful preparation and sustained effort. Understanding why this … [Read more...]

District 2 Meeting Minutes July 21, 2024

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1. Opening: Time and Date: July 21, 2024   4:00pm Welcome: A brief welcome by the DCM David P. Serenity Prayer: David P. opened the meeting with the Serenity Prayer. Reading AA Traditions: John S. read traditions 1, 2, and 5. Introductions: Round of introductions, including name and home group. Sign Up Sheet: Pass around the attendance sheet. 2. Reports: Secretary's Report: Stephanie I. read the minutes. Minutes approved. … [Read more...]

Announcement about Plain Language Big Book

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We received this info from Area 1 Delegate Tomy G. The General Service Board (GSB) reviewed correspondence received since the 74th General Service Conference (GSC) pertaining to Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous which included letters of concern, appeals, process concerns, and letters of support. Each person who submitted correspondence will receive a personal response. Related floor actions that were proposed but then forwarded to the applicable … [Read more...]