Where Are We Today, Really?
As we look at ourselves, we see we have a long way to go: 1. There are lots of newcomers (in many groups) and initial interest and even great honesty.
Yellow Journalism
We’ve learned that earlier this year a writer for the pop sexology/“girlie” magazine press posed as a sexaholic and attended SA meetings in at least two cities. This man had requested an interview and used “dirty tricks” to try and force one. He was given the standard response that we are not granting interviews at this time, and we sent him our media form letter (copy enclosed).
Phoenix Get-Together
The Phoenix-Tucson people tell us their December get-together is in the planning stages.
Salt Lake City Get-Together
The word from the SLC people is that their June get-together was a resounding success.
Changes to the SA Booklet
1. The big change is that all quotes from the AA Big Book and Twelve and Twelve are in quotes with the credit line at the bottom of the page. AA is not letting us paraphrase their literature as they have in the past; they’ve changed their policy.
Editor’s Corner
Dear Friends in SA, This newsletter is going out to all groups on file at the General Service Office here in Simi Valley. It is also being sent to individual members who represent groups or potential groups for information as well as to individual SA members.
Send In Your Experience, Strength, and Hope
We’re asking sober SA members to send in personal articles telling of their experience, strength, and hope so we can see how people are doing and perhaps share them with others.
Personal
I’ve been rediscovering the second half of the First Step lately. My emotional life is unmanageable.
For Those Having a Hard Time With Sobriety
Most SA groups experience a common dilemma: Many walk through the doors, but few achieve lasting sexual sobriety. This matter is constantly on our hearts, and we should seek God individually and collectively in this matter.
Salt Lake City Get-Together
The Salt Lake City, Utah groups are holding a combined get-together June 1-3 in Salt Lake City and are inviting all other SA members and any S-Anon spouses to join them in a retreat of meetings and fellowship.
