District 13 News

The Messenger Newsletter

Thursday, April 27 2006
The Messenger is the newsletter of the AA Middle Tennessee Central Office. It is a monthly publication with information about the MTC and news that is relevant to all AA's in the area. To see the issue for April 2006, please click the following link. [More from The Messenger]

2nd Quarter Assembly

Sunday, December 5 2004

The 2005, 2nd Quarter, Area 64 Assembly will be co-hosted by Districts 12 and 13 at the Double Tree Hotel in Murfreesboro, TN on April 1st to April 3rd, 2005. As of this date, the hotel has been established with all meeting rooms and/or banquet rooms accounted for. Additionally, all committees have begun to work on their respective duties. The individuals listed below (alphabetically) are currently participating in the Assembly. As we draw closer to the actual time our committees will begin to expand and opportunities for service work within District 13 will become available. These opportunities will be posted in all meeting areas within our district.

The Saturday night Hospitality meal may be a possible consideration for District 13 to host. Since we do not speak for the groups within the district, all we will be doing is presenting ideas on ways this could be accomplished. Money donations is one; potluck is another; chili cook-off etc.

Secretary, Diane T., District 13 Humble House Group
Alt-Chairperson, Jay D., District 13 Wilson Co. Friendship Group
Chair Saturday Night, Russell P., District 13 Wilson Co. Friendship Group
Giveaway, Tammy D., District 13 Humble House Group
Chair Friday Night Marathon, Robert K., Open Door                 

Middle TN Central Office

Sunday, August 1 2004
As many of you know, we are served by the Middle Tennessee Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous located in Nashville, TN. But, do you know what that means? Well, the MTCO has a great page that explains all of the ins and outs of Central Office administration. As stated on the "What is Central Office?" page, "The Central Office exists to aid our regional groups in their common purpose of carrying the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers."

The Central Office provides a telephone hotline, a 12th step list to refer calls from individuals or families seeking help, an inventory of AA books and literature for resale and distributions to AA groups and others, a Middle Tennessee AA Directory of Meetings, and of course, The Messenger, the MTCO monthly newsletter. Please visit the Middle Tennessee Central Office site to learn more about the critical services that are offered. [More from MTCO]

A Pint of Dignity

Tuesday, July 20 2004
No, this story is not about District 13 news and events.  This is a story about one man's accomplishment made possible by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.  But there are many similar stories taking place every day in District 13 and througout the world. In clarifying AA's simple program, often confusing to outsiders, the article states, "To be sure, it is a program often perplexing for being so counter-intuitive and rooted so much in paradox. It is about personal responsibility and mutual support, surrender as a means to freedom, concern for others as the route to understanding the self, and selfless service as a path to personal gain." [More from Toronto Star]

Lebanon, TN Newcomers Meeting

Saturday, June 26 2004
The Lebanon, TN Any Lengths Group has added an additional meeting at 8:00 PM on Thursdays which is oriented toward the AA newcomer. Of course, all AA's are encouraged to attend to share their experience, strength and hope. The meeting is held at the Frances Cabrini Church, 300 S. Tarver Street. 
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Alcoholics Anonymous Birthplace

Thursday, June 10 2004
"The public will be able to view for the first time the tiny study room where admitted alcoholics Robert Smith and William Wilson formed the group that today has more than 2 million members worldwide. The home will be opened Saturday and Sunday as A.A. members mark Founders Day weekend, the annual event that honors the start of the organization that focuses on sobriety through faith and fellowship." [More from Ohio News Now]

National Alcohol Screening

Thursday, April 1 2004
Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., today called on American adults who drink alcohol to participate in free screenings to be offered April 8 at more than 5000 sites nationwide. The "Alcohol and Your Health--Where Do You Draw the Line?" screenings are offered free as part of National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD). [More from NIAAA]