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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 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Link of Cullman, located at 708 9th St SE, Cullman, AL 35055. We’re honored to welcome our featured speaker, Portia M. from Hartselle, who will share her experience, strength, and hope with us. This will be an afternoon filled with fun activities, great conversation, and an opportunity to deepen our bonds of recovery.
Here’s what you can expect at this joyful celebration:
- Inspiring Speaker: Portia M. will lead our reflections on recovery and gratitude.
- 50/50 Raffle: Take your chances and support the group while having fun!
- Sobriety Countdown: Celebrate your recovery journey and honor each milestone.
- Door Prizes: Win special surprises while enjoying a vibrant fellowship.
- Food & Fellowship: Enjoy tasty snacks in the company of wonderful friends.
Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to share; drinks and coffee will be provided. Come join us and “Celebrate 10 years of the Goose!”
Our Humble Beginnings: A Look Back at How It All Started
The Goose Hung High AA group officially began its journey on April 10, 2015, thanks to the dedication and collaborative efforts of founding members Joe Mc, Robbie and Dawn W., Valerie B., Teresa H., Sue T., David and Charlsa P., John S., Patricia C., and David B. Motivated by a clear need for an Alcoholics Anonymous-focused meeting closer to Eva, AL, these committed individuals came together and established a fellowship deeply rooted in AA literature and principles.
In choosing their meeting time—Sunday afternoons at 3:00—the founders remained faithful to AA’s 4th Tradition, carefully avoiding conflicts with other meetings in Eva, Cullman, and Hartselle.
What’s Behind the Name?
Many ask about the origin of our unique name, “Goose Hung High.” It reflects a poignant reference drawn from “Bill’s Story,” found in Chapter 1, page 7, of the AA Big Book. Bill describes a temporary phase of self-perceived control over drinking:
“For three or four months the goose hung high. I went to town regularly and even made a little money. Surely this was the answer—self-knowledge. But it was not, for the frightful day came when I drank once more.”
Our group’s name serves as a reminder that self-knowledge alone is not sufficient for lasting sobriety. We must continually engage in the program and fellowship of AA.
Evolution and Growth
Initially, meetings took place under challenging conditions—in a surplus sporting goods warehouse off Eva Road, complete with folding chairs and noisy industrial fans. While memorable (members occasionally left meetings with fishing gear or even a canoe!), comfort became a priority, and the group sought a more welcoming space. In fall 2015, thanks to the generosity of the First Church of the Nazarene in Cullman, Goose Hung High found its enduring home at 5415 AL Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058.
Over the years, our meeting format evolved to include studying AA’s Steps, Traditions, the 11th Step, World Service Concepts, and eventually the Service Manual. The group’s commitment to AA literature remains steadfast, keeping members grounded in the core principles of recovery.
Gratitude and Responsibility
From the outset, Goose Hung High embraced financial responsibility by establishing an account with People’s Bank and contributing quarterly to our host church, GSO, Area, and District. We remain deeply grateful to those early members whose generosity and foresight laid a foundation of responsibility, gratitude, and service.
Today, our group’s heartbeat remains the love and fellowship that inspires ongoing recovery. We extend heartfelt thanks to each founder, every past and present member, and everyone who has contributed to our group’s longevity and strength.
Celebrate with us on May 3rd. Reflect on our rich past, rejoice in present sobriety, and strengthen our unity for the future. Together, let’s proudly honor a decade of sobriety, service, and fellowship.
See you there!