NorCal CMA

07/14/2025

GREAT NEWS! NORCALCMA Unity Day 2025 is going to be October 18 (Saturday) in San Francisco and the Annual Meeting will also be taking place there on the same day. Please join the Unity Day Planning Committee (details below!)

Unity Day 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Center
1187 Franklin Street (@ Geary)
San Francisco, CA

Chair: Shah S.
Co-Chair: Reuben N.

- Close to public transportation
- Handicap-accessible
- Car-friendly venue, sufficient (free) off-street parking for attendees
- Recovery-focused venue
- Abundant public area for registration, retreat, DEI, food & beverage service
- Auditorium that can accommodate 190 in dining style, 250 auditorium seating
- Auditorium can be broken up into two breakout rooms.
- Another large breakout room is available
- A small green room is available
- An industrial kitchen is included
- Access to the courtyard has been donated to us

Unity Day Planning Kickoff Meeting
Saturday, July 19, noon
Online via Zoom — Social Events Committee Meeting
Join Meeting Remotely:https://zoom.us/j/89406146305
Meeting ID: 894 0614 6305
Passcode: Social2023

06/09/2025

GSR Announcements (Quick Script) for Monday, June 9, 2025

Please splash around with us at the first retreat fundraiser this year, which will be a pool party and BBQ at Todd N's house in Sacramento from 1 to 7 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025. There is a suggested donation of $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information visit https://www.norcalcma.org/socialevents or email Todd at retreatchair@norcalcma.org.

Attention all GSRs and Trusted Servants: We will be holding our next District & Intergroup meeting this Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 am at the Castro Community Meeting Room above Bank of America in The Castro. Our Next GSR Training will be held on Saturday, June 28th. For more information on both of these events, visit https://www.norcalcma.org/events.

NorCal CMA is excited to announce the first in-person Spanish language CMA meeting: CMA en Español. Join us for this open, Steps/Literature/Speaker/Discussion Spanish-language meeting on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the Castro Community Meeting Room above Bank of America. For more information about this meeting, please visit NorCalCMA.org/meetings.

And, finally, you can visit https://www.norcalcma.org/announcements, for all the latest updates.

ATTENTION ALL GSRs: Please read ALL announcements from this GSR Quick Script at your meetings, even if some of the announcements have been posted to this space for more than two weeks. NorCal CMA wants to ensure that all members of the fellowship are aware of important updates and events. Thank you

06/09/2025

Join us for the Summer Poolside BBQ — A Fundraiser for the 2026 NorCal CMA Retreat

Please splash around with us at the first retreat fundraiser this year, which will be a pool party and barbeque at Todd N's house in Sacramento from 1 to 7 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025. There is a suggested donation of $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more information, visit https://www.norcalcma.org/socialevents

05/14/2025

NorCal CMA is excited to announce the first in-person Spanish language CMA meeting: CMA en Español. Join us for this open, Steps/Literature/Speaker/Discussion Spanish-language meeting on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the Castro Community Meeting Room above Bank of America. For more information about this meeting, please visit www.NorCalCMA.org/meetings.

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CMA en Español
Jueves de 6:00 a 7:00 pm (hora del Pacífico)

En persona — Abierto, Recién llegado, Español, Literatura, Pasos, Orador, Debate, Personas de Color, LGBTQ+

Sala de Reuniones Comunitarias del Castro
511 Castro Street (Sobre Bank of America)
San Francisco, CA 94114

Esta reunión es accesible para personas en silla de ruedas.

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Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PT

In-Person — Open, Newcomer, Spanish, Literature, Steps, Speaker, Discussion, People of Color, LGBTQ+

Castro Community Meeting Room
511 Castro Street (Above Bank of America)
San Francisco, CA 94114

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

05/14/2025

GSR Announcements (Week of 5/12/25)

The NorCal CMA Social Events Committee invites you to One Pin at a Time, a fun event at Mission Bowling Club in San Francisco on Saturday, June 7th from 3-5 pm. Tickets are $40 and there are four Newcomer Scholarships available to cover the cost of bowling. If you just want to come and enjoy pizza and fellowship, there's no cost to join us. For more information, including registration and ticket information, visit NorCalCMA.org/socialevents.

NorCal CMA is excited to announce the first in-person Spanish language CMA meeting: CMA en Español. Join us for this open, Steps/Literature/Speaker/Discussion Spanish-language meeting on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the Castro Community Meeting Room above Bank of America. For more information about this meeting, please visit NorCalCMA.org/meetings.

The Public Information & Outreach committee has designed a new Pull-Tab flyer that has helpful information, QR codes, our 24-hour Phone Line number, and links to our website. You can download and print the flyer to post in rehab facilities, clubhouses, on community bulletin boards or any place that would help addicts find recovery. Visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements to find and download the PDF.

Do you have a year or more of continuous sobriety and you're working the steps with a sponsor? Volunteer as an operator on the CMA National Phoneline. Shifts start at just one hour per week where you support callers nationwide to find meetings, learn more about CMA, and receive your experience, strength, and hope. To get started, email helpline@cmagso.net or phonelinecoordinator@norcalcma.org.

Join the California Area Delegates to the CMA General Service Conference for "A Deeper Dive" — an online workshop to discuss updates and what took place at this years GSC conference. This online workshop, hosted by Rob I. and Anthony R. will begin at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 18th. This meeting is open to all, and is a great way to deepen your knowledge of service in CMA and the latest updates from the conference. For more information, including the meeting's Zoom Link and topics for discussion, please visit NorCalCMA.org/events. If you have specific questions, you can email our California Area Delegate, Anthony, at califdelegate@norcalcma.org.

And, finally, you can visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements, for all the latest updates.

We are Crystal M**h Anonymous. Together we practice the Twelve Steps as a new way to live, free from crystal m**h use. We share our experience, strength, and hope to help each other stay clean and sober, one day at a time.

05/10/2025

One Pin at a Time

Join us on the afternoon of Saturday, June 7 in San Francisco at the Mission Bowling Club from 3-5PM.

For more information and tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-pin-at-a-time-tickets-1361670415869

There are four newcomer scholarships available.

Get ready to knock down some pins, share some pizza and have a blast at our bowling event in San Francisco!

03/07/2025

GSR ANNOUNCEMENTS: https://norcalcma.org/announcements

The DEI Advisory Committee of the CMA General Service Office is conducting its first workshop of the year this Sunday, March 9th at 12:00 pm on Zoom. In this workshop, "Is DEI an Outside Issue?," we will learn how Traditions 1, 3, 5 and 10 affirm the existence and mission of the DEI Advisory Committee and why DEI is crucial to the growth and vitality of Crystal M**h Anonymous. To register, visit TinyURL.com/DEIoutside, or visit NorCalCMA.org/dei for more information.

Registration is still open until the end of this month for the 2025 NorCal CMA Retreat happening Friday, April 11th through Sunday, April 13th 2025. This fun multi-day event is a great way to deepen your connections within the fellowship and enjoy the natural splendor of the Santa Cruz mountains. We have sold out for our discounted Newcomer passes. Registrations close on April 1st. For more information and to register for the retreat, visit NorCalCMARetreat.org for more information.

The NorCal CMA Social Events Committee's monthly meeting will moving from 4th Saturdays to 4th Mondays beginning Monday, March 24th at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Join the committee meeting to bring your ideas and energy to help us plan and organize events throughout the year. For more information, please visit NorCalCMA.org/socialevents or email socialeventschair@norcalcma.org.

The NorCal CMA DEI Committee would like your input on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the NorCal CMA fellowship. By sharing your voice, you will strengthen our unity. Your valuable insight will be the foundation for DEI initiatives and resources starting early 2025. Visit NorCalCMA.org/dei for more information and a link to the anonymous survey.

And, finally, you can visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements, for all the latest updates.

We are Crystal M**h Anonymous. Together we practice the Twelve Steps as a new way to live, free from crystal m**h use. We share our experience, strength, and hope to help each other stay clean and sober, one day at a time.

02/18/2025

Attention all GSRs: At the February Intergroup Meeting there was a discussion about the pros and cons of having the Annual Meeting take place during Unity Day as we did in 2024, so we are seeking input from the fellowship on this issue. NorCal CMA is currently considering one of two options:

OPTION A - Hold Unity Day in San Francisco and include the Annual Meeting as part of the event or

OPTION B - Hold Unity Day outside of San Francisco and hold our Annual Meeting in San Francisco as a separate event on a different day.

Please visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements for more information about this issue and how to address it within your group conscience at your next business meeting.

01/24/2025

The first meeting of Unity Day 2025 will be on Wednesday, February 5 @ 5PM PST

We will be electing the Chair and Co-Chairs and kicking off this committee.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87533603492?pwd=BhyYGNzqerU7wuLa7MaYPekrALDORa.1

Passcode (if required) unity2024

Please join us as we finalize our plans for Unity Day.

01/16/2025

GSR Announcements

The NorCal CMA Social Events committee is looking for regional sub-chairs for Sacramento, Visalia, East Bay and South Bay regions. Please join us on Saturday, January 25th at 11:45 am to kick-off our 2025 Social Events Planning Calendar. Sub-Chairs will need a 1-year minimum sobriety requirement and the service term is for one year. For more information about this and all NorCal CMA Social Events, visit NorCalCMA.org/socialevents.

On Saturday, February 1st, the Public Information and Outreach Committee of the CMA General Service Office will host a Virtual Town Hall to present and discuss the 2024 CMA Membership Survey results. Global, Regional and Area data will be presented along with a deeper dive into the 25 survey questions presented to the Fellowship, and the 1830 responses that were received. We will present the collected data to help better understand the needs of our community and key directives and guidance for our advisory committees. We will use the time also to answer any questions that may come up in reviewing the data. All members of the Fellowship are invited to join and participate in the Town Hall. For more information, including Zoom link and to download the survey results pamphlet, please visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements .

Join the District Committee Member for a GSR Training and Information session on Saturday, February 15th from 3-4 pm on Zoom. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your responsibilities, which include attending your group meetings, conducting business meetings, and representing your group at the monthly Intergroup meeting. Join us to develop your skills and contribute to our community! For more information, including Zoom link, visit NorCalCMA.org/events or email DCM@norcalcma.org.

Registration is open for the 2025 NorCal CMA Retreat happening Friday, April 11th through Sunday, April 13th 2025. This fun multi-day event is a great way to deepen your connections within the fellowship and enjoy the natural splendor of the Santa Cruz mountains. There are a limited number of substantially-discounted newcomer scholarships available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so register early. Visit NorCalCMARetreat.org for more information.

The NorCal CMA DEI Committee would like your input on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the NorCal CMA fellowship. By sharing your voice, you will strengthen our unity. Your valuable insight will be the foundation for DEI initiatives and resources starting January 2025. Visit NorCalCMA.org/dei for more information and a link to the anonymous survey.

And, finally, you can visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements, for all the latest updates.

GSR Announcements (Quick Script)

01/16/2025

Help Us Kick-Off Social Events in 2025

The NorCal CMA Social Events Committee is looking to kick-off 2025 with a range of exciting and fun events throughout the Northern California area, but we need your help. Join us on Saturday, January 25th for our first meeting of the year where we will be electing Social Events Committee Sub-Chairs for Sacramento, Visalia, the East Bay and the South Bay regions.

VISIT https://www.norcalcma.org/socialevents FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Joining the committee is not only a great way to be of service, but will help us ensure that we are connecting with the fellowship across Northern California. By joining as a regional sub-chair, you'll have discretionary control over a $250 annual budget—which can be renewed by approval of the Social Events Committee—to finance regional social events where all members from that region and the district as a whole can join in fun fellowship activities.

Regional Sub-Chair Trusted Servant Position Requirements:
* Minimum Sobriety Time Requirement: 1 year
* Length of Service Commitment: 1 year
* Meeting Attendance Requirement: Sub-Chairs should attend at least two meetings per month in their region
* Expense Reimbursement: Only expenses that are accompanied by receipts can be reimbursed
* Annual Budget: $250 (which can be renewed by approval of the Social Events Committee)

Join the meeting of the full committee on January 25, 2025 on Zoom. We meet every month on Zoom on the 4th Saturday of the month. At this meeting we plan to identify Northern California District events for February, March, April and May of this year.

Saturday, January 25, 2025
11:45 am to 12:45 am PT
Online via Zoom — Social Events Committee Meeting

Join Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/89406146305
Meeting ID: 894 0614 6305
Passcode: Social2023

If you are interested in a position, have questions about the committee, or would like more information, please email the Social Events Chair at socialeventschair@norcalcma.org.

12/14/2024

Join the Social Events Committee tonight for the Annual NorCal CMA Holiday Party from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Castro Country Club in San Francisco on Saturday, December 14th.

DATE: Saturday, December 14th
TIME: 7:00 to 10:00 pm PT
LOCATION: Castro Country Club: 4058 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Cost: FREE (Potluck)

Even though this is a free event, we are asking folks to bring a potluck dish or other item based on the first letter of your last name.

A-F: Dessert
G-L: Starch (i.e. Rice, Potatoes, Bread)
M-R: Vegetable Dish (i.e. Salad or Veggies)
S-Z: Protein (i.e. Meat or Tofu, etc.)

Email socialeventschair@norcalcma.org with any questions you may have.