“We must always go forward…”

During my six years with SA at the Central Office, this is the hardest letter to write. I feel as if I am severing a line so important to myself, yet I know we must always go forward and trust in God’s wisdom.

Through these years with SA I have been privileged to meet and make many friendships that will endure through time. With the friendship and the fellowship, I was encouraged to complete my college education and receive my degree in Alcohol/Drug counseling. Being able to share with the fellowship, their personal heartaches and fears, gave me the strength I had looked for for so very long. With that added encouragement I now have my degree in Crisis Counseling. In all my years in the workplace, I always felt a void, but did not know how to fill that area. Because of SA, my future goals are to be available to those that need an advocate to help them through the difficult times.

I will always be grateful to all the members that allowed me to be a part of their lives. You will always be in my prayers and heart. May God’s gentle arms keep you safe.

Appeal for Funds

By the time you receive this newsletter, the Central Office move to Nashville will be completed, thus beginning a new chapter in the life of our fellowship. Like any move, however, especially a cross-country move, extra expenses have been involved in the recruiting and training of new personnel, the transportation of files and office equipment from Simi Valley to Nashville, and set-up expenses in the new office space. The committee tasked with planning and monitoring the move has ensured that the transition activities have been carried out in as economical a way as possible, but the extra expense will total between $10,000–$12,000. The Central Office needs your financial support now more than ever; please be generous. All correspondence and 7th Tradition support should now be sent to the new office in Nashville, P.Ο. Box 111910, Nashville, TN 37222.