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WHAT IS NATURE COAST INTERGROUP?
An “Intergroup” is a local Alcoholics Anonymous
(A.A.) service entity, established and supported by
A.A. groups and members, to help carry the A.A.
message within a specific geographic area. It is a
partnership of A.A. groups, just as an A.A. group is a
partnership of individuals.
Nature Coast Intergroup, Inc. is an incorporated
501c3 non-profit Corporation under the laws of the
State of Florida and the United States. The primary
purpose of Nature Coast Intergroup is to help
alcoholics in our area who are still suffering.
NATURE COAST INTERGROUP OFFICERS
Chairperson: Presides over the Intergroup
Meeting. Opens the meeting and welcomes new
members and visitors.
Alternate Chairperson: Stands in for the
Chairperson when he/she is unable to be at the
Intergroup Meeting. Unlocks the meeting room.
Turns on/off the alarm. Starts the coffee and
operates the thermostat.
Secretary: Provides the body with the agenda for
the meeting, and the minutes from the last meeting.
Oversees the attendance sheet. Takes roll call. Takes
minutes for the meeting and distributes them along
with the treasurer’s monthly reports, has flyers for
events available to take back to meetings,
electronically distributes the minutes to the NCI
Mailing List. Prepares a reminder email a week
before the meeting and sends it out to the NCI
Mailing List including the agenda and minutes.
Updates the NCI Mailing List with new Intergroup
Representatives (IGRs) and guests that wish to be on
the list.
Treasurer: Keeps the checking account balanced.
Pays the bills and reimbursements. Prepares and
reports the Monthly Income & Expenses and Group
Contributions. Keeps a list of the Trustees’ names
and addresses. Registers with SunBiz. Works with
the insurance company to insure events. Works with
the administrative staff at venues. Holds the Annual
Review. Submits the Annual Report.
Alternate Treasurer: Stands in for the Treasurer when
he/she is unable to be at the Intergroup Meeting.
Alternate Treasurer: Stands in for the Treasurer when
he/she is unable to be at the Intergroup Meeting.
NATURE COAST INTERGROUP TRUSTEE
There are four trustees who serve a term of two
years. Two trustees serve starting in even years and
two trustees serve starting in odd years. One trustee
has Financial Oversight responsibility which means
that they attend the Annual Audit. The trustees are
responsible for making sure the body abides by the
By-Laws and the 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
NATURE COAST INTERGROUP CHAIRPERSON(S) / CHAIRS
EVENTS
Each year Nature Coast Intergroup sponsors a
Founders Day Luncheon in June, a Gratitude
Luncheon in November, and other A.A. social events
throughout the year. The Events Committee meets
regularly. Any A.A. member is invited to attend and
help out with event activities. The Events chair
works to get a group of people involved to help with
events. They present a monthly report to the
Intergroup.
HOTLINE 352-621-0599
The telephone is the link from suffering alcoholics to
Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as a resource for
visitors looking for meetings and inquiries from the
general public and professional community. The
Hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by
experienced A.A. members. The chairperson sets up
an annual training event for hotline volunteers. They
set up a weekly schedule for the volunteers to
answer the phones. They provide resources to try to
answer any questions callers may have. They
present a monthly report to the Intergroup meeting.
NEWSLETTER
The Nature Coast Intergroup Journal is a newsletter
published by NCI containing articles helpful to
recovery. The Journal provides local and special
announcements regarding Intergroup, as well as
issues affecting the AA fellowship, groups, and
District. The Journal lists upcoming Local, Area,
National and International events, announces
monthly anniversaries, and provides articles
important to recovery. Copies of the Journal are
available for pickup and distribution at the monthly
intergroup meeting at Shepherd of the Hills Church
and at A.A. meetings throughout the Nature Coast Area
You can also find them on our website.
WEBMASTER
The Nature Coast Intergroup Website, located at
www.ncintergroup.com, contains printable, up-to
date meeting schedules sorted by time and day of
week and in-person or zoom format. Convenient,
printable location maps are also provided for each
meeting. The listing of each group outlines the
meeting content, time and place. Where and When’s
are also available at most A.A. meetings in the
Nature Coast Area. Where and When’s are a function
of District 28, not the Intergroup.
Upcoming Local, Area, National and International
events are shown on the calendar page.
Current and back issues of the Nature Coast Journal
newsletter are available dating back to January 2004
Current and previous Intergroup meeting minutes
dating back to January 2004 are provided as well.
The Sober Links tab contains links to other recovery
websites, such as, A.A. General Service Office,
Grapevine Magazine, North Conference, District 28, and others.
SERVICE
The Intergroup relies on A.A. group members to
perform Twelfth-Step service. Service at Intergroup usually consists of answering the Hotline, arranging A.A. member Twelfth-Step contacts for newcomers, helping callers to get to meetings and/or serving on
Intergroup Service Committees. Intergroups usually publish a newsletter. Intergroup acts as an information exchange for local groups coordinating
activities no single group can perform.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Volunteers are needed to answer the Hotline. Call
the Hotline at (352) 621-0599 to find out how to
volunteer.
The newsletter always needs new, refreshing
recovery articles. These can be your own original
stories, tidbits, or copies of articles or graphics from
other recovery sources. If you have writing and
computer skills, please consider helping our editor
by submitting your recent personal experiences
regarding recovery. Send your email to
[email protected]
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are also needed for the many aspects that
come together to put on our events. To volunteer
email [email protected]
INTERGROUP BUSINESS MEETINGS
Nature Coast Intergroup meets once a month at the
Shepherd of the Hills Church. Business meetings are
open to any A.A. member who wishes to attend. See
the schedule and location on the NCI calendar on the
website. www.ncintergroup.com
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Intergroup is supported by contributions of time,
talent and money from the groups and members it
serves.
WHERE TO SEND CONTRIBUTIONS
Please send checks payable to:
Nature Coast Intergroup
P.O. Box 2634
Crystal River, FL 34423
(Please note your Group name on check.)