announcements
Area 30 Post Conference Assembly Sunday, May 16, 9:30 am
Pivoting for the Pandemic: Collecting JFT's Story of Transition for the Archives
Group Histories - Pandemic Pivots Saturday, May 22, 4:30 pm
Area 30 Post Conference Assembly
Sunday, May 16, 9:30 am
9:00 am orientation
Zoom: 863 6008 7604; Passcode: 520228
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Our delegate will report back on many of the topics considered at the 71st General Service Conference (April 18 - 24, 2021) including:
- Inclusive Preamble Language
- 5th ed. of Big Book?
- Other Pamphlets - Corrections, Sponsorship, Where $ and Spirituality Meet, etc.
- Virtual Meetings and the General Service Structure
All are welcome.
Zoom Access noted on the Flyer below
Group Histories - Pandemic Pivots Saturday, May 22, 4:30 pm
Pivoting for the Pandemic: Collecting JFT's Story of Transition for the Archives
Group Histories - Pandemic Pivots Saturday, May 22, 4:30 pm
Area 30 Archive Committee Presents
Group Histories
Pivoting for the Pandemic
Featuring JFT and Cambridge Young People
Saturday, May 22, 4:30 -5:30 pm
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Zoom: 988 0341 9078
PASSCODE: 903942
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All are welcome.
Pivoting for the Pandemic: Collecting JFT's Story of Transition for the Archives
Pivoting for the Pandemic: Collecting JFT's Story of Transition for the Archives
Pivoting for the Pandemic: Collecting JFT's Story of Transition for the Archives
Just for Today AA (Arlington, MA) is collecting your stories to build our story of "Pivoting for the Pandemic". Our goal is to document this important moment in the history of our AA Group; and to include your voice.
Directions are on the form - and you will have the chance to see what others have shared along the way. Our stories will be collected and synthesized to create one "JFT's Pivoting for the Pandemic History" that will be shared at an Area 30 Archives Committee Event , May 22 (4:30 - 5:30 pm) and on our website. Jenny T., Jennifer L. and Wendy MO will facilitate this project.
Questions can be directed to: <JFTSecretary@gmail.com>
Service Opportunity: Volunteer to Plan the JFT Group Inventory
Service Opportunity: Volunteer to Plan the JFT Group Inventory
Pivoting for the Pandemic: Collecting JFT's Story of Transition for the Archives
Called by our group conscience at a Special Business Meeting on 05/01/2021 (Minutes here including links to sample AA Group Inventories) JFT will implement a Group Inventory-facilitated by an Area 30 Service Seminar Committee member- as soon as possible.
We are forming a team of JFT'ers to plan and implement the gathering. Questions to be considered: Where, When, How do we ensure participation and representation from all of our meetings, Which model of Group Inventory will we use.
All are welcome to volunteer and we will work to have representation from across all four of our meetings.
12 Traditions Workshop (Trad 5) Sunday, May 23 - 6 pm EST
Service Opportunity: Volunteer to Plan the JFT Group Inventory
12 Traditions Workshop (Trad 5) Sunday, May 23 - 6 pm EST
Next Meeting Sunday, 23 May 2021!
4th Sunday-12 Traditions Workshop
3-4pm Pacific Time / 6-7pm Eastern Time
Meeting ID: 838 4491 3754
Password: 122021
using the 12 Traditions Checklist
We read the long-form of the tradition of the month, read the related questions from the 12 Traditions Checklist, followed by a 10-15 minute speaker, and then open discussion. We hope this workshop will be welcoming and attractive for AAs to share openly about our own experience, strength, and hope working the traditions, using the Checklist as our guide. Everyone is welcome to attend this AA workshop and AA members are welcome to share during the discussion portion of the meeting.
We have service opportunities: hosts, speakers with experience, and more.
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Old or new to AA,
we all can learn from one another!
Contact: 12traditionsworkshop@gmail.com
JFT Quarterly Business Meetings
Service Opportunity: Volunteer to Plan the JFT Group Inventory
12 Traditions Workshop (Trad 5) Sunday, May 23 - 6 pm EST
Save the Date
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Second Quarter Regular Business Meeting
Saturday, June 26, 8:15 - 9:30 am
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For Minutes from Previous Meetings
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Do You Want to Volunteer?
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JFT Meeting minutes can be found on the
Want to join the group? Send a message to JFTContact@gmail.com
Looking for a way to serve? Send a message to JFTServiceJobs@gmail.com
JFT Contact Lists
From AA General/World Service
JFT Contact Lists
Since JFT has gone virtual
we have developed and maintain
separate and unique contact lists as follows:
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1) JFT Group Member List: An Opt-In-Only list of those who consider JFT their 'home group.'
The distribution of this list is limited to a print version at the onsite meeting.
2) JFT Virtual Meeting E-Contact List: An Opt-In-Only Electronic Contact List of those who participate in the JFT Virtual Group. Distribution of this list is via email and is limited to those who request a copy from JFTContactlist@gmail.com.
3) JFT GoogleGroup: This tool is used for the sole purpose of outgoing communication of JFT Group business matters - to those who participate in either virtual or in-person meetings . This includes zoom access to virtual meetings, group business related announcements, and special events of interest to our primary purpose.
Please send Email to be added to the Google Group: JFTContactList@gmail.com
Notice of Passing
From AA General/World Service
JFT Contact Lists
Dorrie B, a friend of Just for Today, passed away in October. "Widely loved" she was much engaged in service. Arrangements for a memorial will be made when health conditions will allow. Obituary
Rob H, a friend of the Just for Today group, passed away peacefully on 5 Aug 2020 surrounded by his family. He will be missed.
Brian J, a friend of Just forToday, passed away on 2 Jul 2020. He will be missed. Obituary
John F, a longtime member of Just for Today and affectionately known as "John the Fireman," passed away. John's sobriety date was 16 Feb 1968. He will be missed by many. Obituary
Ken R, a longtime Just for Today group member, had a stroke and passed away 25 Mar 2020. He was sober 19 years on March 10. Obituary
From AA General/World Service
From AA General/World Service
From AA Central Service (Boston)
The Pandemic's Effect on 7th Tradition
Did you know that AA, like so many others, has been adversely affected by the pandemic?
Contributions are more important than ever.
Please watch this brief video.
AA World Service Reports Additional Drawdown of Reserve Funds
October 2020 Letter from General Service reports and explains 1.5 million drawdown from reserve due to loss in revenue.
From AA Central Service (Boston)
From AA Central Service (Boston)
From AA Central Service (Boston)
Eastern Mass (Boston)
Monthly Bulletin/Secretary's Reports
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Book and Literature Orders
Local Meeting List
Virtual Meeting Lists
JFT anniversary cards and meeting
JFT May Anniversary Meeting Saturday, May 29 - 7 AM
JFT May Anniversary Meeting Saturday, May 29 - 7 AM
JFT May Anniversary Meeting Saturday, May 29 - 7 AM
The next JFT Monthly Anniversary Meeting will be held 7-8 am on Saturday, 29 May 2021.
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JFT holds an anniversary meeting on the last Saturday of each month to celebrate group members' years in AA sobriety. This meeting is to celebrate ALL JFT members from both the 6am meeting and the 7am meeting.
If you would like to speak at the anniversary meeting, please email JFT Secretary by the last Friday of the month OR show up a few minutes early to the anniversary meeting so we can be sure to call on you at the anniversary meeting.
Sign a Virtual Anniversary Card
JFT May Anniversary Meeting Saturday, May 29 - 7 AM
JFT May Anniversary Meeting Saturday, May 29 - 7 AM
Sign A Virtual Anniversary Card
Click on the name/link to sign the E-card for that person via an external site
E-signatures will be collected through noon on the date the anniversary is to be acknowledged and the card will be sent at 1:00 pm.
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April
Janice M. / 44 yrs (7am - sign thru 5/22)
May
(NEW) Vanessa T / 2 yrs (6 am - sign thru 5/22)
John B. / 3 yrs (7am - sign thru 5/22)
Shelagh M. / 7 yrs (6am - sign thru 5/17)
Allen F. / 9 yrs (7am - sign thru 5/22)
Hilary V. / 12 yrs (7am - sign thru 5/22)
Debbie J. / 16 yrs (7am - sign thru 5/22)
(NEW) Kirsten RH/ 17 yrs (6am - sign they 5/23)
Watch for more cards to sign as they are requested
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Please complete the form to Request a Virtual Anniversary Card (to the right).
If you have a question:
Request a Virtual Anniversary Card
JFT May Anniversary Meeting Saturday, May 29 - 7 AM
Request a Virtual Anniversary Card
Request a Virtual Anniversary Card
for yourself or for another member of JFT
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Here's what you need to
complete the request:
First Name, Last Initial
Email of Recipient
Sobriety Date and # Years
Date & Meeting at which the Anniversary will be acknowledged
You can choose the anniversary date, the 4th Saturday 7 am Anniversary Meeting, or another day on which the anniversary will be acknowledged.
E-signatures will be collected through noon on the date the anniversary is to be acknowledged and the card will be sent at 1:00 pm.