Notes From the Oversight Committee…

• In the past, the Essay newsletter has been sent free of charge to anyone who requests it, and the Oversight Committee recommends that we continue that policy. However, the committee asks that each member who receives the Essay and who can afford to do so, make a voluntary donation of $10 per year to cover the increased costs of printing and mailing.

• Three reminders concerning our SA Literature: The SA logo may not be used in any form without prior written permission; SA literature may not be printed or copied without prior written permission; no changes may be incorporated into SA literature. If you have any questions, please contact the Central Office.

…And Central Office

• Central Office has been receiving this feedback from a number of inquirers: when they call the contact number the Central Office gives them, they are told that the person is either no longer associated with SA or no longer at the listed number. If you were formerly a contact person but no longer serve in that capacity, or if your group contact person has changed, please write or call Pat at the Central Office. This way we can keep our list current and make sure that someone who is reaching out for help is not subjected to this kind of runaround.

• We are again updating our records. All members who wish to be a contact for your group, please send your name and telephone number to Central Office. All members who are now contacts please inform Central Office if there has been a change in phone numbers or are no longer able to be a contact. Because of your wonderful service, it has made it possible for Central Office to give inquirers contacts in almost every area in the U.S., Canada, and internationally.

• When personal checks are used for group or intergroup donations, it should be indicated clearly on the check that this is a group or intergroup donation so that credit can be given. Group contributions will be acknowledged in each issue of Essay, whereas personal donations by individuals are not listed.

• In the same vein, if your check or money order includes a voluntary donation for an Essay newsletter subscription, please indicate that fact so that Central Office can credit the proper account. Thanks.

• Thanks to the generous donations from members of the fellowship, Central Office now has a FAX machine. If you wish you may fax your correspondence or literature order to (805) 581-4057.

• We would like to start to collect group histories, so if your group has been going for a while and is willing, we encourage you to get together and come up with a brief written history of your group. It might include things like … date and location of first meeting, founding members, pattern of growth (both in numbers and in sobriety), significant events in the life of the group such as change of location, experiences with group service projects such as hosting a marathon, retreat or convention, etc. Send your group “story” to the Central Office for inclusion in our archives — be listed with the pioneers!