New York seeks pitches for spring show

Hey everyone, it’s that time again.

Jerry C., Special Events chair for New York Intergroup, needs your help to choose the spring show for the 2017 regional conference.

Bring your ideas. All are welcome. Or just attend, hear the ideas of your fellow and vote on the idea you like the most. No show pitch will be refused.

It’s helpful to have your pitch thought through prior to the meeting.

Who: All of you and everyone else in program

What: Choosing the spring show for 2017

Where: GMHC

When: 8pm February 8th, immediately following the 6:30 beginners meeting.

Why: These shows are an immense help to everyone involved. It would be a great service for you to participate in the meeting.

New York opens registration for winter retreat

SCA New York invites you to register for the winter retreat and join us in Ivoryton, CT on Friday February 17th through Sunday, February 19th. View and print a PDF of the retreat registration form.

A retreat creates a special period of time for connection, community, silence, rest, simplicity and contemplation. It can be both a “time out” from life’s daily stresses as well as an opportunity to deepen one’s experience of self and our connection to our program.

Workshops, meetings, creativity, fellowship, food and snacks, nature walks, games, and more are available. This is a closed event for members of SCA only. Advance registration is required, and the retreat fills up quickly as there is limited space.

The focus of the workshops during this retreat will be on the Tools of Recovery: Socializing & Dating, Prayer and Meditation & Writing, and The 12 Steps & Literature.

Meals: Three meals are provided each day (with a salad bar and vegetarian options at every meal) and coffee, tea, and snacks. Feel free to bring any special dietary items and your own snacks. A refrigerator and freezer are available for our use.

Rooms: Everyone has their own private room with a single bed. Most have shared bathrooms (recently renovated and very nice, with private rooms for showers and toilets), although a few (usually reserved for the women) have private bathrooms. All rooms are assigned randomly. Please no requests!

How to get there: Most people travel as a group on Metro North from Grand Central Station to New Haven where a bus meets the group and drives on to the Incarnation Center (full details are provided on the registration form). You may drive up or carpool if you prefer.

Cost: The retreats are reasonably priced at $225 and are subsidized by SCA New York fundraisers, and a scholarship fund supported by your generous donations.

Registration opens for Los Angeles Intergroup convention

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2017 SCA Los Angeles Convention: Stepping into the Light

A weekend for growth, support, fellowship and information to expand your program and recovery. Join us for special workshops on meditation, spirituality, 12-step work, and a variety of other topics including our guest keynote speaker Alexandra Katehakis.

The weekend will also be an opportunity to meet new people in a safe and healthy environment that share our common characteristics-allowing us to build a network of support. Plus, we’ll have delicious food, entertainment on Saturday night, and fun activities throughout the weekend.

Friday February 17th – Sunday February 19th.

Plummer Park, West Hollywood.

Registration is now open.
Early Registration is only $50, ends 1/22/17.
Regular Registration will be $75 on 1/23/17.

Click here to register.

Los Angeles planning for 2017 ISO Conference

Los Angeles will host the 2017 International Service Organization (ISO) annual conference March 24 – 26, 2017.

They are currently looking for members who are interested in being of service for the host committee.

If you enjoy event planning, hospitality and socializing, this is a great opportunity for you.

As the host city, they need to organize the following:

Saturday evening special SCA meeting.
Friday evening dinner ice breaker.
Saturday lunch/dinner host
Recording secretary for meetings
Snacks and beverages for hospitality.
Lodging arrangements for members who may be able to host visitors.

Please send an email to scalosangeles@yahoo.com if you are interested or have a question for the host committee.