Fullerton Alano Club

11/10/2025

Reminder. Board meeting tomorrow night!

11/04/2025

1)Grapevine June 1977
Somebody Else
By: W. A. | North Weymouth, Massachusetts
Who is always there to keep things going?
YOU KNOW THEM. You see them every week at your group's meeting. You may even be one of them: the "regular members." They breeze into the hall at 8:26, grab coffee and a seat, listen attentively to the speakers, toss a quarter into the collection, say the Lord's Prayer, line up for more coffee and refreshments, stick around and chat happily with friends (even including you), and then go off homeward, satisfied they've done their part by staying sober.
Somebody else shows up early to put on the coffee. Somebody else sets up the chairs and puts out the literature. Somebody else positions ashtrays strategically. Somebody else greets people at the door. Somebody else passes the basket. Somebody else arranges and sets out refreshments. Somebody else sticks around afterward to pick up ashtrays and to help fold and stack the chairs. Somebody else sweeps the floor and locks up the hall.
Somebody else fulfills the group's speaking commitments. Somebody else has his name and phone number on file to take Twelfth Step calls. Somebody else is the group's secretary or treasurer or intergroup representative or general service representative.
The "regular member" may not drink. (Of course, he may. He just might make other mistakes, besides assuming that attending meetings is enough.) The regular member, not drinking, will consider himself (or herself) sober. And it would be hard to point out to the regular member that he is missing something in the program or to identify exactly what he is missing.
But if you're missing something in the program--if sobriety doesn't seem quite as rewarding for you as it does for somebody else--if you sometimes find yourself wishing you were somebody else--try being somebody else. It works! https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/1977/jun/somebody-else
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11/04/2025

1)Grapevine June 1977
Somebody Else
By: W. A. | North Weymouth, Massachusetts
Who is always there to keep things going?
YOU KNOW THEM. You see them every week at your group's meeting. You may even be one of them: the "regular members." They breeze into the hall at 8:26, grab coffee and a seat, listen attentively to the speakers, toss a quarter into the collection, say the Lord's Prayer, line up for more coffee and refreshments, stick around and chat happily with friends (even including you), and then go off homeward, satisfied they've done their part by staying sober.
Somebody else shows up early to put on the coffee. Somebody else sets up the chairs and puts out the literature. Somebody else positions ashtrays strategically. Somebody else greets people at the door. Somebody else passes the basket. Somebody else arranges and sets out refreshments. Somebody else sticks around afterward to pick up ashtrays and to help fold and stack the chairs. Somebody else sweeps the floor and locks up the hall.
Somebody else fulfills the group's speaking commitments. Somebody else has his name and phone number on file to take Twelfth Step calls. Somebody else is the group's secretary or treasurer or intergroup representative or general service representative.
The "regular member" may not drink. (Of course, he may. He just might make other mistakes, besides assuming that attending meetings is enough.) The regular member, not drinking, will consider himself (or herself) sober. And it would be hard to point out to the regular member that he is missing something in the program or to identify exactly what he is missing.
But if you're missing something in the program--if sobriety doesn't seem quite as rewarding for you as it does for somebody else--if you sometimes find yourself wishing you were somebody else--try being somebody else. It works! https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/1977/jun/somebody-else

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10/20/2025

10/19/2025

The next board meeting will be 11-11-25 at 5:45pm. All are welcome

10/17/2025

Hi past Alano club member,

The club has reopened for meetings at 247 E Amerige Ave
Fullerton about a year ago

We would like to bring in more meetings and be able to add activities and alcathons. To be able to do this we need more people to participate and pass the word about the club. Although at this time we are only open for meetings we would love to be able to do more.

We are asking for memberships to help support the club and help us expand. This would still be $10 a month or $100 a year.

Please spread the word about the club and give them our contact if they would like to start a meeting.

You may venmo membership to:https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=53692b82b6&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1846190226574603838&th=199efc3ac2c6f63e&view=att&zw&disp=safe

or you may zelle membership to: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=53692b82b6&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1846181349320245470&th=199ef427dd2f40de&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=199ef2fa6e386c95ad21&zw

Please include your contact info on the dues payment

08/10/2025

Monday night at 6 PM — Primary Purpose Meeting!
Everyone’s welcome! Going through the Big Book, so bring yours!

08/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday to celebrate Rob’s life. Your love, stories, and support meant so much and truly honored his memory. 💙 And to those who couldn’t be there but sent love and prayers, we felt them. 🫶🏻

07/09/2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our dear friend and fellow member, Rob Berrie. Rob touched many lives with his kindness, strength, and unwavering support.

We will be celebrating his life and legacy, and all who knew and loved him are welcome to join. Click on the picture for details.

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly and ensure there’s enough food for everyone.

Rest easy, Rob. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

03/08/2025

The Saturday morning 6:00am was amazing today! Old friends and up to date sobriety experienced a day at a time. It’s great to be part of the reunification of the Fullerton Alano Club . Open arms to those who will be there soon.

03/05/2025

The Fullerton Alano Club is open for meetings and accepting requests for new meetings. While attending the Monday Night Men’s Stag last night I was reminded of the vital role that meetings play in our sobriety. The hideous consequences of COVID caused many people to weaken and frankly Zoom was not enough for some people. The meeting last night was evidently so awesome and entertaining that a visitor from San Francisco said he wanted to move to Fullerton. I am patiently waiting for all the FAC strong to adjust their schedules and routines to recommit to the Club so it can grow and prosper. We have a great plan in place and plenty of need for experienced volunteers to handle the flocks of newcomers that will certainly arrive. Whenever someone reaches out I want the hand of AA to be there. Are you doing all you can do considering what was done for you when you were new ? We think not !
Sincerely, Doug W, AA Warrior