Announcements
"Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion..."
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, page 132 (beginning part of Tradition 11)
Saturday Speaker Meeting
This week: Lovey R.
8:00 PM CST
Every Saturday 8:00 PM (CST) meeting. We have speakers from around the world who share their experience, strength, and hope. Join us online.
Group Conscience
Sunday, January 5, 2025
4:30 PM CST
If you would like to add items to the upcoming agenda, please email your request by 5:00 PM the Friday before Group Conscience.
AA Birthday Celebration
January 31, 2025
6:00 PM CST (Open)
We celebrate sobriety birthdays on the last Friday of the month so if you have a birthday this month please email us if you want to celebrate.
LOOKING FOR NEW MEETING CHAIRS - QUARTER 1 - 2025
INTERESTED IN CHAIRING A MEETING?
We’re looking for women interested in a rewarding three-month commitment to chair meetings. Chairing is a meaningful way to give back and connect. Training is available and instructions are on our Chairpeople page.
Eligibility:
1+ year of sobriety, or
3+ months with sponsor approval
The schedule will update as positions fill. Flexible availability is welcome to encourage more participants. Join us in this service opportunity!
To add or remove your name from the schedule, please email us at sistersinsobrietytexas@gmail.com
UPCOMING AA EVENTS
HAPPY, JOYOUS, AND FREE - 2025
S. E. T. A. Conference - 80's Theme
Friday, January 3 - Sunday, January 5, 2025
Royal Sonesta Hotel, Houston, TX
Speakers, Ice Cream Social, AA Historian, Marathon Meetings, 80's Dance Party and more!
2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
"The Language of the Heart will be Spoken Here"
Thursday, January 30 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt - San Diego, CA
Our in-person conference features everything you have come to expect from an IWC event including panels, workshops, speakers and fellowship with other sober women.
$65.00 Pre-Registration February 10 to June 9, 2024
$70.00 Standard Registration begins June 10, 2024
WOMEN'S AA RETREAT
Hosted by Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center
February 7 - 9, 2025
430 Bunker Hill Rd., Houston, Texas 77024
Weekend fee is $265 per person ($250 for Seniors)
Since the mid 1980's, Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center has proudly hosted 12-Step Recovery meetings and retreats in support of those struggling with various addictions. These meetings and retreats aim at bringing the participants hospitality, healing and compassion for spiritual and personal growth.
For more details and to register: Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center
GIRL-A-PALOOZ-AA - DALLAS
The 8th Annual Event
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4, 2025
Four Points by Sheraton DFW Airport North, Coppell, TX, 1580 West Point Blvd. - Coppell, TX 75019
Join us for a weekend journey through the 12 Steps: We will know a new freedom and a new happiness...through love, laughter, and service.
2025 INTERNATIONAL A. A. CONFERENCE
"90 Years - Language of the Heart"
Thursday, July 3 - Sunday, July 6 , 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place Stadium.
Tickets will go on sale in the August/September 2024
Taking place once every five years, the A.A. International Convention marks the anniversary of Bill W.’s first meeting with Dr. Bob and the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. A.A. members and their families and friends from around the globe attend the event. At the International Convention people attend meetings, workshops, dances and events. A highlight is the traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide.
Vancouver will welcome A.A. members from around the world for the 2025 International Convention. This will mark the 90th anniversary of the beginning of our Fellowship's founding.
LISTEN IN - TRADITIONS STUDY
SISTX hosted a 13-week Traditions Study featuring a different speakers with in-depth discussion.
12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). These guiding principles are the cornerstone of unity and cooperation within AA groups and the broader community.
While the 12 Steps focus on individual recovery, the 12 Traditions provide a framework to ensure AA groups remain grounded, supportive, and focused on their mission of fostering fellowship and supporting recovery.
TELLING YOUR STORY?
ARE YOU TELLING YOUR STORY AT A DIFFERENT MEETING?
To all Sisters... If you are speaking at another meeting, let us support you! Send an email to sistersinsobrietytexas@gmail.com and we will announce your speaking engagement at our meetings.
SOUTH EAST TEXAS AREA (S. E. T. A.) - DISTRICT 40
AA - GRAPEVINE NEWS
SHARE YOUR STORY WITH AA GRAPVINE
AA Grapevine is inviting members to submit 7-minute audio stories on topics like making amends, working on a Step, or sharing as you would in a meeting. Accepted stories may be featured on YouTube or other platforms.
Note: Stories should be original recordings (not from AA meetings).
Visit the AA Grapevine website for details.
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AA MEETING GUIDE APP
The Meeting Guide is a free-of-charge meeting finder App.
The app helps people find A.A. meetings and resources near them. A.A. service entities provide the meeting data for the app. Meeting Guide is available for iOS and Android smartphones.