Some members have made suggestions about facilitating the bond of unity across the country:

(1) Tapes. Have groups or members record on cassette their sharing in meetings, as long as last names are not used. Thus, groups and “loner” members about the country can see how others are doing and how they’re doing it. We’ve started this in L.A., and our tape will be available for any group or member who wants to order one. Just a couple of sharings at meetings is all it is. We plan to leave room on the other side so you can add one of your own stories and pass it along or exchange with others. Looks like cassette and postage will run $2.00 actual cost to us when we get ours duplicated.

(2) Phone Network. There are many members who still have no group yet and write or call in wanting contact with other recovering members. It’s been suggested that we have a list of members who volunteer to call or write other members. Some groups have already discovered the great benefits of not only meeting more than once a week but calling another member once a day or so. If you are a “loner” member or a group member and want to talk or write to other members, please fill out and return the form.

And do we have a volunteer somewhere in the country who will coordinate all this?

Speaking of telephones, I now have three-way service available; I can get two other parties on line and have a three-way conversation. We’ve had several transcontinental meetings via phone already this way. This additional service cost $9.00 to install and $5/mo to use. What a gift! A few other members have this service; if you do, let us know so we can tie you into the network. It’s a service well worth having for anyone who likes to talk to other SAs. (The MCI Telecommunications long-distance discount service really saves. It knocks off at least a third from the regular price; more if it’s used on off hours.)