ABOUT US
Who We Are
Photos
History
Directions
Contact Us

YOUR CLUB
Cornerstone Group
Events
Newsletter
Your Board
By Laws
Donations
Join Us

MEETINGS
Alano Schedule
AA Meeting Guide

SERVICE
Volunteers
Positions

RESOURCES
AA Grapevine
AA Org SJ
AA Org NY
Rehab Centers
SLEs
Community
& Links

Message From Your Board

The forward to the first edition of AA's Big Book states, "We simply wish to be helpful to those who are afflicted."

We hope this site will further that simple goal.

The Alano Club West was founded for the very same reason. To help those within our immediate community and provide a place for our fellow alcoholics to become productive members of society through the practical application of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

It is hoped that this web site will serve as starting point for the newly sober and as a resource for those who wish to enhance the quality of their sobriety.

President's Message - 05/14/2008

Much has happened since our last newsletter. For one thing, we have a new ACW President and we are "MOVING FORWARD". I am looking forward to serving this board and our club to help us have a club where we can meet and newcomers can come to find their way to recovery. Also, to ensure that we ESTABLISH & MAINTAIN a club for people to come back to when they are trying to find their way on a dark shore line when they're lost. I knew where to go when I came back in 1995, THE ALANO CLUB WEST. It was there when I was lost and I want to make sure that we get & keep these doors open for everyone who wants to come in and take their place.

I'd like to thank the past members for their efforts. Mike K. and Clayton K. as past board members and the rest of the board who still hold their positions. Those most valuable and often forgotten volunteers are:

Mat G.-Vice President
Dan B.-CFO
Chris C.-Secretary
Marlene S.-Member at Large
Jody W.-General Member
Brian L.-General Member
Norm L.-General Member

All of these folks have given much of their time, treasure and talent toward the efforts of our club and should be acknowleged and appreciated. Thank you all for your service and commitment to The Alano Club West past & present.

We look forward to the new era of Alano Club West and hope that everyone finds it in their hearts to BRING THEIR BEST to every meeting, event and function they attend.

I have heard a lot about what went wrong at our last club. I have seen and heard some finger pointing and complaining about people and perceptions. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing about any of it right now. The point I'd like to make is: As fellow Alcoholics, we need to "PRACTICE THESE PRINCIPLES IN ALL OF OUR AFFAIRS". We also need to let go of the negativity of what went wrong in our past & learn from it to ensure that we don't repeat the behaviors. In line with our Serenity Prayer, let's focus on the things we can control and start out with being GOOD AND RESPECTFUL NEIGHBORS & CO-TENATS. Let's respect the site and the club and leave it better than we found it EVERYTIME.

We are all a reflection of our program and our membership. Let's learn from our past and bring our best on our new journey and to our new home. I'm asking for all of us to support our club by bringing your best to the table every time you show up. Every time you attend a meeting, talk to a newcomer and/or attend a ACW function.

In closing, I'd like to ask everyone, what are you willing to do to ensure the success of ALANO CLUB WEST?

Thank you all in advance for your support of the club.

God Bless,

Steve Miramontes
ACW President

Fund Raising Underway - 02/21/2008

Marlene S. has volunteered to head up fund-raising activities. A membership drive is now underway and plans for a Pot Luck/Dance in March are taking shape. Details will be in the upcoming Newsletter.

Memberships Needed - 02/13/2008

Our helpful Office Manager, Jim S., says that member support is down. Our current due paying membership is currently at 27. Prior to the move to Dell Avenue, we had over 200 due paying members. Jim says, "We need more membership dues to help sustain our new location."

Along the same line, Steve M., the ACW Board President, has said that fund raising activities are in the planning stages.

How You Can Help

One of the things you will hear around AA is: "This is a program of action."

Well, that's exactly what we need. Your action. Help with this web site. Volunteer to help on one of our commmittees. Attend board meetings. Make sure your dues are current. Be involved.

Where You Can Help

Look at some of the vacancies in the Volunteer Positions or in the Cornerstone Group Committee.

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path...    Half Measures availed us nothing. - Big Book, Chapter 5