HISTORY OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
IN PHILADELPHIA AND PENNSYLVANIA

This is a book about a vision, a plan, and a program for people with the disease of addiction.

The Birth of Narcotics Anonymous in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
It's founders; it's trusted servants and all the decisions, commitments and responsibilities that addicts took on while maintaining a drug free lifestyle. This book is about the dedication to make this a worldwide fellowship known as:
"NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS"
It is dedicated to all the addicts who died from the disease of addiction May you rest in peace!

Roy P. was born April 14, 1949; He was raised in California. His father was a Doctor and a drug addict; he died in 1981 from drugs. His dad was in and out of trouble because of his profession. Roy’s father kept boxes and boxes of samples of all different drugs in the closet. It was 1964 and Roy was studying for finales for school, his dad gave him a bottle of Benzedrine. He was only 15 years old, Roy took it and man that is what he was looking for, and it made him feel great! He had tremendous amounts of energy to study his schoolwork. From this point on, he was always in trouble in school. He was known as a discipline problem. He had access to all sorts of drugs; they were all over the house. He became a drug addict.

They lived in San Mateo one county down from San Francisco. Roy was attracted to bikers and hippies; he would steal his father’s drugs and trade them for street drugs. These were the real hippie days Haiti Asbury and long hair. Between his looks and how high he would be, he was thrown out of different restaurants. After using all kinds of drugs for approximately three years, Roy was experiencing a lot of pain and emptiness he took more drugs so, not to feel the pain. Roy was shooting LSD and flipped out he collapsed and had a brake down. He withdrew from people and was acting very strange for about 8-9 months.

In 1967 his parents were scared for his life, they had him court committed and took him to a private mental hospital in Santa Monica, California. He was escorted into the hospital he was a skinny ass speed freak. The hospital was filled with drug addicts and burnouts. He was in a straight jacket and shackled to the bed. Roy was lying there hopeless and for the first time in a long time, he thought about GOD. He asks what he had done to be like this. One positive thing did happen while Roy was here; an A.A. guy that slipped was also at the hospital. He told Roy all about Alcoholics Anonymous A couple months later Roy’s mom came to visit him; he pleaded, begged, and convinces his mom to take him home with her. This was entirely against medical advice (AMA) the Psychiatrist explained to his mother that he just was not ready yet. The Psychiatrist was right, Roy got loaded the night he got out of the hospital only to make matters worse. Roy had a convulsion (GranMal Seizure) that was Roy’s bottom at that time. Roy had mention to his mom about what that guy had said to him about the A.A. meetings. He explained that the man really said, “it works” I would like to try these meetings for myself, but where are they? Roy’s parents had a friend that they knew that went to A.A. his name was Bob L. They called him on the phone and explained Roy’s situation. Like a good A.A. member Bob was there on another twelvestep call. Bob was sober in A.A. for over 20 years and it showed. He was a Jazz musician. Bob knew where all the meetings were.

In the summer of 1968 Bob took Roy to his first A.A. meeting in Palm Springs,
California. Roy felt very uncomfortable everyone was older; they treated him like a little kid. Roy was 19 years old at the time. They were in there 30’s and 40’s. However, Roy really did not want to die, he knew it was life or death so he continued to make A.A. meetings. His mother could not handle the insanity any more between Roy’s and her husbands using drugs she moved back to Philadelphia where she was from. She lived in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Overington Street. Roy continued to live with his father in California, but he knew in his heart that if he would stay there he would die. Roy made the phone call to dear old mom and next thing he knew he was on a plane to Philadelphia. Roy had a way with his mom plus he was a very good talker. Roy did what he knew to stay sober he made A.A. meetings right here in Philly. He attended a Glenside A.A. meeting in Montgomery County, PA. And met this woman named Annette. He engaged in a conversation with her and the truth just flew off the tip of his tongue. He explained that A.A. made him feel uncomfortable with everyone being older and him being a drug addict and all. She told Roy about this meeting in Philadelphia called Young Men’s Club; she took Roy’s phone number and had this guy call him named Dick F. Dick drove to his house picked him up and off to Young Men’s they went. Roy walked in a little apprehensive not knowing what to aspect.

They were Roofers and Criminals and they even did drugs; he fit in somewhat here. He felt a little more comfortable then in those other meetings. Roy was getting his life together and started missing his father; he went back out to California for a visit. While there he called his old friend Bob L., he told him about the trouble back home feeling out of place. He told him about Young Men’s that he fit in best there. Bob told Roy about this Alcoholics Anonymous Regional Convention in California and invited him to go. Roy went with Bob and it was the right decision, it was the spring of 1969. It was there that Bob introduced Roy to a man and woman who had this Little White Book it was called NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. It had the letters N.A. on it inside two circles on the front cover (Circa mid to late 60's) It also had two addresses on it. Roy had his regular conversation about not fitting in A.A. and that he was going back to Philadelphia. These two N.A. members gave Roy 1 or two of these pamphlets and said, “This program is for drug addicts, Welcome”. They also asked him to go start some meetings. They understood that young people were not treated right. He could tell they knew what they were talking about when they said, “Alcoholics think that our drug problem isn’t as bad as their problem.” Roy stayed at the convention and hung out with these two recovering drug addicts and Bob for next two days. He picked their brains about all that they knew about N.A.

Roy was excited about getting home and starting a N.A. meeting. Finally, he got his flight back to Philadelphia and boy what a flight it was. Imagine a meeting for drug addicts. When he arrived, he called Dick F. and he ran down his whole experience he had at that A.A. Convention. About the two addicts he had met and how cool they were, they really understood me. They gave me these N.A. books and told me to start meetings here. The next day Roy met Dick and showed him the books. Dick knew a member of Young Men’s Group that was a printer. Roy and Dick both put up money and had 1000 books printed. Dick worked at Eagleville Hospital as a counselor; he put in a request for Roy to start a N.A. meeting at Eagleville. The Hospital was opened in 1909 originally for (TB) Tuberculosis it was called The Philadelphia Jewish Sanatorium for Consumptives. Years had gone by than on July 28, 1965 it started treating men who were suffering from Alcoholism. The sanatorium officially changed its name to Eagleville Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. In 1968, Eagleville pioneers a new approach to addiction treatment and begins treating drugs as well as alcohol addiction. Even through it had been treating drug addicts it was reluctant to let Roy start the meeting. With our Ultimate Authorities love Eagleville finally gave Roy the OK to start the meeting it was the summer of 1969.

Roy was in the Elevators Union and he remembers the first drug addict that attended the meeting. He was a Jewish fellow from Mt. Airy, shortly after that, the meeting was getting 10 to 12 people coming. Six or seven months into it Roy started using again; it was early 1970. Roy does not exactly know what happened to the meeting for sure but he thinks it folded soon after he left. Roy retuned to meetings in 1972 and the meeting was there at Eagleville. Roy was in and out of the meetings and finally in 1973 he stopped using. He met these two brothers Mike S. and Danny S. They took Roy under their wing. They were from the Logan section of Philadelphia. They took Roy to A.A. meetings and started the first N.A. meeting in Philadelphia 13th and Ruscomb Streets. They had meetings between just the three of them. They held meetings at the Sheehan’s parent’s house. Roy relapsed again and lost everything, his Porsche got re-possessed.

September 1970 Dick F. moved to upstate Pennsylvania. He was involved in starting a new drug and alcohol treatment facility known as White Deer Run, located in Allenwood Pa. Approximately 1971 four men went to White Deer Run at Dicks request to start NA meetings in the facility and the surrounding neighborhood, mission accomplished. At a later date guys who knew Dick from Young Men’s traveled to Dicks house to throw him a
ceremonial party to celebrate Dick helping his first Drug addict, Roy P. He attended with several other people. Many addicts were a great inspiration to NA. Roy’s question was how it worked with all the drug talk. However, it did. “I don’t know how people stayed clean” Roy said, “Meetings were like organized insanity”. AA guys would come to NA just to hit on the NA women. Roy remembers an informal NA meeting at Holy Child Church; they went through the formats and everything. Roy was still having a tough time staying clean. He came back to meetings again and made the Levittown meeting there were fifteen people there. Then he went to the Springfield meeting they had 25-30 addicts there. On a Sunday, Roy stopped by the Norristown meeting there were 30-40- addicts in attendance. Roy noticed that Narcotics Anonymous was growing. He knew when people were discharged from
Eagleville Hospital they went to a halfway house located in Norristown. They were sent to NA meetings as a condition to reside in the house.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS WAS GROWING IN PENNSYLVANIA

1969

Roy P. brought white book back from Santa Monica, California. Eagleville Hospital gave Roy permission to start NA meeting summer of 1969. Dick F., a counselor at Eagleville, was instrumental in helping Roy start the meeting.
Eagleville Hospital was the first H & I meeting.

1970

Several men were treated at Eagleville Hospital for their addiction. These same men started Narcotics Anonymous meetings all over Pennsylvania. Dick F. left employment at Eagleville Hospital to help start a treatment facility called White Deer Run located in Allenwood, Pa.

1971

Boulevard Group was started at the First Christian Church of Christ 10th and Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia Pa. This was the first meeting in Philadelphia. Four men traveled to White Deer Run at the request of Dick F. to aid in starting N.A. meetings in the area and at the treatment facility. White Deer Run was the second H & I meeting. The
members were Bob K., Ronnie M., Dutch H., and Brian T. This meeting was recorded on tape. The White Deer Run Meeting was stopped because Dick insisted on taking "urines" and the addicts had to pay for them out of their own pockets. As a result the addicts got angry and the meeting was stopped. An N.A. Meeting was started at Eagleville Outpatient in Norristown.

1972

The Lewisburg group was organized on January 24,1972 in Lewisburg Pa. Williamsport group hosted its first meeting on September 22,1972. When the group was formed, five addicts had been clean for more than one year. Eagleville Outpatient N.A. meeting moved to St. Augustine Church Green & Basin Sts. Norristown, PA, Tuesday Night 8:30. This meeting was Co-Founded by Bob M. and Rich M. Norristown meeting was under surveillance at this time, there were two cops when you went in the meeting and two cops when you left. One evening there was a knock at the door it was two cops, they had this guy they pushed him into the meeting and said we’re tired of
arresting this guy see what you can do to help him. The guy stayed clean for a few months and the cops did not come back.

JUNE 20,1972

Announcement: Help Instruct Prevent in Drugs “Narcotics Anonymous Meeting” Thursday Nights 7216 West Chester Pike Upper Darby, Pa. 8:30pm’ till 9:30pm In Upper Darby Phone: 734-1155
“Narcotics Anonymous Meeting” Haverford State Hospital Narcotics Anonymous Tuesday Nights Main Building #4 Room 112 8:30pm’ till 9:30pm

November 23, 1972

Bill B. clean date and still clean today Ray T. came to N.A. to help his brother get off drugs Ray did not think he had that bad of a problem because he did not shoot drugs Brian did. Ray realized he was an addict just like his brother

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December 30, 1972


Dutch H. clean date and still clean today

Meeting List of NA in the USA for Pennsylvania 1972
Printed by the World Service Office.

1. Thomas C. Dugdell Social Service Dept.
Eagleville Hosp. & Rehab. Ctr.
P.O. Box 45
Eagleville, PA. 19408

2. Church of the Redeemer
P.O. Box B.B.
Springfield, PA. 19089

3. Gerald O. T.
Box 792
State College, PA. 16801

4. 4/20/72
Robert Y.
H.I.P.I.D. NA
Box 448
Upper Darby, PA. 19082

5. 4/22/72
Leonard J.
220 Halley St.
Erie, PA. 16511

6. Robert J. K.
63 Phoenixville Pike
Exton, PA. 19341

1973

JANUARY 9,1973
Inmates Ask Drug Program Data; Meeting Set Up With Prisoners. Some inmates at Chester County Farms have shown an interest in Narcotics Anonymous. How do they get in touch with the group? - J. M. West Chester, PA Call - 276 2703. The 20-member-group of ex-addicts meets nightly throughout Philadelphia area. Anyone with drug problem can call any time, day or night. Headquarters are: Narcotics Anonymous, World Service Office, 2335
Crenshaw blvd., Los Angeles, Calf. 90016. J.M. was Joe M. who was a prison guard at Chester County Farms. Ronnie M. was the first 12-step call from the HOTLINE # they went to 5th & Reed, St. Luke’s 3rd floor to get him. He was crazy crawling around under the table, once they told him they were addicts that could help him, he got right up off the floor and sat at the table with undivided attention. He acted like he wasn’t even crazy any more.

Chester Co. Farms became the first H & I meeting in Pennsylvania and the East Coast The phone number 276-2703 Became Philadelphia Inter-groups first phone line service. The phone line was connected at Brian T. house in Phila., PA. For the first couple of years and was located at Frankford Ave. & Belgrade on Belgrade.

NA Inter-group

Feb. 4, 1973
Sunday First Meeting of NA Inter-group
Ray T. was elected Chairman - Rich M. was elected Treasurer - Charlie F. was elected Secretary
We will try to elect one officer from each area. Officers will hold office for 3 months.
All groups are to ask for speakers for Chester County Farms
Maureen M., Jim B. and Mike S. will compose a letter for N.A. World Services will make them aware of what we are doing. The letter will be presented at the next meeting.

March 4, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Sunday
First Meeting List and phone list was presented and OK
Letter to California Presented and OK
Rich M. will make copies of the NA flyers 300 copies.
Ray M. will make copies of meeting list and N.A. letters 300 copies
Contact has been made with G.S.O. at White Deer Run
Ray T. is working on TV. spot announcement for NA.
Addicts on Methadone programs are welcome at our meetings
Each group may chose to financially support World Services
A postscript was added to the letter to World Services inquiring about the function of World
Services. We are sending the N.A. card for approval.

April 1, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Sunday
Ray T. read some of the new letter from California.
It was proposed that we follow the G.S.O. structure.

April 15, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Special Meeting
Proposed Draft By-Laws of the Inter-group of NA of Middle Atlantic States.
ELECTIONS: Ray T. was elected Chairman, Charlie F. was elected Secretary, Eddie C. was elected Treasurer, Bob K. was elected Co-Chair, Rich M. was elected Head of Literature committee
By-Laws of G.S.O. were received & adopted to meet our needs.
The N.A. By-laws will be sent to each group by the secretary for the next meeting of Intergroup 4 copies

May 6, 1973
The date these people were recognized as:
First Official Members of Inter-group.
1. Charlie F. 4. Brian T. 7. Jim B.
2. Maureen Mc G. 5. Ray M. 8. Ray T.
3. Roy P. 6. Rich M. 9. Bob K.
Each Inter-group meeting will open with the 12 Traditions.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING LIST AUGUST 5, 1973

SUNDAY NIGHT - 8:00 - Doylestown Group, 31 Ashland St., Doylestown, PA.

TUESDAY NIGHT - 8:30 -- St. Augustine Church, Green & Basin Sts., Norristown, PA.

TUESDAY - 8:30 - Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, 13th & Ruscomb St., Philadelphia, PA.
(1st Tuesday of month is an open meeting)

TUESDAY - 8:00 - Lewisburg Group, St. Lewis Church, Third St., Lewisburg, PA. - 322- 9616

WEDNESDAY - 8:30 - St. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hanover & Walnut St., Pottstown,
PA. (Last Wednesday of month - open)

THURSDAY NIGHT - 7:00 - Friends Hospital Adams Ave. & Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA.
(All meetings open)

THURSDAY - 8:30 - Collegeville Group St. James Episcopal Church Rt. 422 & Evansburg, PA.
(Last Thursday - open meeting)

FRIDAY NIGHT - 8:30 - First Christian Church 10th & Boulevard Philadelphia, PA.

FRIDAY NIGHT - 6:30 - Divine Province Group Crampian Blvd. Williamsport, PA. - 322-9616

May 6, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Meeting
Chairman of N.A. will call WSO.
Recognized Collegeville N.A. for Delegates
Bill B. and Rich M. Co-Founded Collegeville. Thursday night 8:30
Table: Urinalysis at Williamsport & Lewisburg

June 2, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Meeting
Get together all questions for G.S.O. and write letter
Get vote from groups about Lewisburg & Williamsport
Each Inter-group meeting will open with the 12 traditions

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July 1, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Lewisburg (N.A. Round-up)
Question of urinalysis at Lewisburg and Williamsport; is taking an urinalyses to be a voting member at Lewisburg & Williamsport in Violation of the 3rd & 4th tradition?

Vote: Pottstown 2-Yes
Lewisburg 2-No
Williamsport 2-No
Philadelphia 5-Yes
Norristown 2-Yes
Collegeville 2-Yes

Inter-group suggest that Williamsport and Lewisburg delegates take back to their groups that they are violating 3rd & 4th traditions
Rich M. was given $15.00 to have Inter-group approval stamp made up
Pottstown Wednesday Night step recognized by Inter-group and new delegates would be at August meeting. Bob K. and Joe C. started Pottstown N.A. They were the only two people at the first 4-meetings the sign in book would say 1-week Bob K. - Chaired and Joe C. Spoke.
The next week it would say Joe C. - Chaired and Bob K. - Spoke and they switched back and fourth.
Williamsport retreat & Inter-group meeting to be held Labor Day weekend with a weekend campout

August 5, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Collegeville
Doylestown was recognized.
4th step inventory sheets were tabled.

September 1973
N.A. Inter-group Pottstown
N.A. Stamp was delivered
Letter is to be written to L & W to invite them back to Inter-group as long as traditions are followed
Cross off L & W from meeting list

September 1973
N.A. Inter-group Pottstown Elections
Bob K. was elected Chairman
Bill B. “ “ Secretary
Ray M. “ “ Treasurer
Brian T. “ “ Co-Chairman

October 7, 1973
N.A. Inter-group Meeting Pottstown
Brian T. made a phone call to the Lewisburg and Williamsport Chapters of N.A.
Joe K. is going to speak to the Detox unit in Pottstown
Dutch H. and fellow members are going to start a new meeting at Today, Inc.
Ralph S. wrote a paper up on the 1st Tradition
Bob K. is suppose to send World Services another letter

Nov. 4, 1973
Inter-group held in Phila. 13th & Ruscomb Sts.
Joe K. spoke to the Pottstown Detox unit First Detox Commitment
Bob K. is going to write the letter to the World Service this month with a copy of the first tradition
Ralph S. gave all groups a copy of the first Tradition.
Today, Inc. Meeting started in Nov. by Dutch H. second meeting in Rehab.

Dec. 2, 1973
Inter-group held in Norristown, Sandy St.
Meeting at Today, Inc. is now running on Wednesday night.
The slogan “If you want to use drugs, that’s your business, if you want to stop that’s ours: was approved to be put on the back of the N.A. Booklets
50-50 tickets will be sold to N.A. & A.A. members only unless someone at an open meeting (non-addict) would like to purchase some.
Doylestown Group has moved their meeting to Byberry State Hospital They had made it a step meeting
Pottstown N.A. has changed their location to High & Hanover Sts.
PUBLIC SERVICE
If you do drugs, that's your business. If you want to quit using, that's our business.
"NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS" - 24 Hour HOT LINE Number (215) 276-2703. We would like this shown during the announcements.
We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have but only in what you want to do about your problem, and how we can help. Call Narcotics Anonymous.

January 1974
N.A. Inter-group Meeting Collegeville

The numbers of groups represented in Inter-group are SEVEN: NORRISTOWN, BYBERRY,
COLLEGEVILLE, POTTSTOWN, PHILA., 10TH & BLVD., PHILA. 13TH & RUSCOMB,
TODAY INC. They all get $6.50 worth of literature.

Feb. 1974
N.A. Inter-group held in Pottstown, PA.
Jim B. is going to write a letter to the TV. station and try to get the HOT-LINE number flashed again.
Elections:
Chairman - Dutch H.
Co-Chairman - Bob K.
Treasurer - Bill B.
Secretary - Ray T.

March 3, 1974
N.A. Inter-group 13th & Ruscomb
Roy P. Nominated as Chairman (12th step) Accepted by him 2nd & Passed
Box of 12 step books turned over to Roy P.
Lord’s Prayer

April 7, 1974
N.A. Inter-group Meeting Collegeville
Dutch H. had to resign as Chairman due to his move to Ocean City.
Literature / Public relations officer. Linda F. for Chairwoman First Women in N.A. Service.
Brian T. to call California 2nd & passed
Motion to keep Eagleville off the new meeting list
Telephone # to be put in telephone book for Approx. $2 extra a month - OK by group
Carl W. - Pottstown Meeting Relocated to A.F.L. - C.I.O. Union Hall 1304 High St.
Pottstown, PA. Wednesday Night 8:30pm
Second Annual Inter-group Round - up
To be held July 21.

May 5, 1974
Inter-group Meeting.
Ray T. Got U.S.A. letters made up & he will send them out this month.
Subject: Brian T. Call to Calif.
Call was made to New York - only (1) meeting up there (only 1 girl) and was going to correspond with her. First Correspondence outside PA. Other than California.
A motion was made to call Calif. again second & passed.
St. Luke’s meeting dropped by the individuals who started it.
LETTER TO CALIFORNIA NO DATE:
Dear Friends,
We are sending this letter in reference to phone call made in May. Concerning Communication problems between G.S.O and us. We talked to Debbie D. about these problems. She said to write a letter with all our questions and problems and said we would definitely get an answer this time.
1) We were wondering why in the last 6 months we have written many times asking various questions and never received any answers.
2) We have started a N.A. Inter-group and would like to know difference between our Intergroup and G.S.O. if any.
3) We were wondering if literature that we make out her should be send to you for approval before we distribute it we Our Inter-group is making up a stamp reading N.A. Inter-group approved but we would like to know where we stand on this problem.
4) We would like to know how close the N.A. Big Book is and if you have any other literature other than the N.A. pamphlet, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
5) We talked to Debbie D. about the fact that some groups had sent money to G.S.O. quite a while ago for N.A. Book and never received them. Debbie said if we wrote and told her the amount of money sent and the group she would send the books to us.
Springfield, N.A. $10.00 about 9 months ago.
Lewisburg, N.A. $10.00 (please send these books to Ray T. house with reply to letter)
6) Please send the list of any other meetings in our area.

Thanks for your cooperation
Yours & Fellowship N.A. Inter-group
Brian T.

June 2, 1974
Inter-group Meeting Collegeville
Ray T. sent out half U.S.A. letters
Brian T. reported Calif. Called us & sent us a letter.
Brian T. Contacted Sandra C. who’s from N.A. in New York she’s one of the few People involved with N. A. up there, so were going to corresponded with her.
Letter received from California Sylvia M. P.O. Box 24603 Oakland, Calif. 94623 N.A. Box 954 Berkely, Calif.
Secretary to send a response to Calif. w/ a copy of our area Literature.
St. Luke’s Meeting Started up again by Ralph S. on Saturday Afternoons - 1 Year Sobriety required.
Inter-group Newsletter to be Worked on - if possible - For Round up Noting what we’ve done & what were going to try & do.
Sobriety Chips to be looked into by Linda F.
June H. Brought up that there is a new Meeting starting up at the Malvern A.A. Clubhouse & she would like a starter kit - Linda F. will take care of it.

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June 6, 1974
Jim H. Clean Date and still clean today.

July 14, 1974
Inter-group meeting at Phila. (Logan)
Ray T. Sent letters to all NA meetings on U.S.A. meeting list from 1972.
Got (4) Returns on letters sent out: (1) from Denver (1) from State College (2) Return to sender.
Second Annual Inter-group Round Up, Sun. July 21, 1974. Tohicken Valley Parks, Bucks Co.
Bob G. requests recognition of their group - 30 days in existence Paoli Group Malvern A.A.
Center 136 E. King St. Malvern, Pa. 8:30 Tuesday
Norristown Meeting started up again - but they need literature & By - Laws.
More detailed meeting list when we make them up (such as Open meetings, Closed, Anniversary)

August 4, 1974
Inter-group at Collegeville.
Dave F. feels we should talk about what is happening w/ N.A. around the country.
Literature starter pack:
(25) N.A. Books, (1) Preamble, (10) Meeting List, (1) Inter-Group By-Laws, (5) Introduction Letters, (10) 4th Step Inventory Sheets
New Meeting in South Phila. Peoples Project & 7th & Moore - Fri. - 8:30pm
PA. N.A. NEWS Volume 1, No. 1 first Newsletter. N.A. -- 6261 Broad St. Phila., 19141.

September 8, 1974
Inter-group at Phila.
Jim B. Says the Norristown Group wants to make up some more of the little yellow cards, & revise some wording.
The Norristown Group wants the third & leave out “Honest”.
The Lansdale Group wants to be recognized by Inter-group. It has been going on for 7 weeks now.
Fourth annual banquet in Calif. Nov. 8, 9 & 10 - see Jim B.

October 6, 1974
Inter-group at Collegeville
Crozier - Chester Medical Center 24th & Upland Ave. Chester, PA. 19013 First meeting Oct. 19th at Sunnyside, at lower end of Crozier Hosp. (Saturday) Good opportunity for 12-step work.
Eileen G. Brought up the question of the Ocean City Meeting being recognized. Sharon H. made a motion to recognize the group. Passed Tenth and Central Ave. (church) Ocean City,
New Jersey Mondays at 8:30pm Dutch H. started this meeting.
Norristown group brought up last month about removing the word “Honest” from the third tradition. Ray T. pointed out that the word “Honest” is not in the third tradition in the preamble the words “honest Desire” should be changed to just “Desire”.
Bob G. Thinks we should send any changes in the book, Traditions, or Steps, to California for approval.

November 3, 1974
Inter-group at Phila.
Southampton (Bob K.) - doing good and getting lots of people. 1st Wed. - Speaker Meeting 2nd “ - Topic 3rd “ - Speaker 4th “ - Step all meetings held down to 2 hours. They could also use some literature books

December 1, 1974
Inter-group held at Collegeville.
Elections: Chairman-Harry P. Co-Chair-Jerry S. Sec.-Eileen G. Co-Sec.- Cheryl S. Treas.- Bob K.
Pub. Relations-Tony R.
John C. Pointed out the importance of a home group.
Recognition of Doylestown Group brought up by John N. passed held Tues, Night at Andrews Hall at 8:00 Church and Mechanics Sts. In Doylestown. Two and a half months Del. John N.
Recognition of Sunnyside Group Passed Sunnyside 7 weeks
Recognition of Oaklane Group Passed 8 Wks. St. Marks Lutheran Church Broad and Chelton Mon. Night. In Phila. 8:30 (Growth and Golden Book Meeting) Del. Jerry S. Alt. Mike S.

1975

Jan. 1975
Proposed Draft By-Laws of Inter-group.

January 5, 1975
Inter-group at Phila.
Rick S. reminded the group that the Chester Group was not on the meeting list Jerry S. said he would write it on the remaining list. Also, the address of our office is wrong on the lists.
The correct address is 6261 N. Broad.
Jerry and Maria started a project. They are making up N.A. “I Am Responsible” Posters.

February 2, 1975
Inter-group at Collegeville
14 Meetings in Inter-Group.
1-South Philly 8-Malvern
2-Southampton 9-Logan
3-Norristown 10-Boulevard
4-Oak Lane 11-Sunnyside
5-Collegeville 12-Byberry
6-Malica Hill 13-Doylestown
7-Lansdale 14-Pottstown
The yellow cards are changed to 3-folds with meeting list.

March 2, 1975
Inter-group at 13th & Ruscomb.
Motion to write to A.A. Inter-group in New York for their opinion (& Calif. N.A.) on 50-50s & to be brought back next month Passed.
Pamphlet- ("Sedatives, Stimulants, & the Alcoholic") Jerry S. (Lit. Comm.) said it's good but it really doesn't pertain to N.A. Motion made not to indorse it Passed.
Clubhouse- Info. Ray T. brought back from A.A. stated it is at group level. Inter-group cannot indorse it Passed.

April 6, 1975
Inter-group at Collegeville.
Motion made to get in touch with Calif. about that we do print our own books & to exchange Lit. Mtg.
List Cards are now ready to be sold.
Frank P. brought up that there have been a lot of A.A. speakers at N.A. meetings.
Discussion-People should take pride in N.A. Bring back to groups.
Jim Calif. NA --P.O. Box 622 Sun Valley, Calif. NA / World Service Office 1346 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90020
Detox List - (Frank P.) Has list of 28 places to date. He ran off 5 copies to be distributed
(Lit. Comm. Make up copies. )

May 4, 1975
Inter-group at 13th & Ruscomb
Eileen G. said she would write Calif. by next month.

June 1, 1975
N.A. Inter-group at Collegeville
Jim H. brought up meetings should be more on sobriety than therapy. Discussion around table. Suggestion to bring back to groups those meetings are based on sobriety. Each group is responsible.

June 19, 1975
Navy Yard- 1st meeting Thurs. 7:30 Contact Joe O., Jim H., Dan S.

July 1975
Ray T. & Sharon T. were on WWDB 96.5 Talk Radio. They talk about N.A. And that help was possible.

July 12, 1975
Bob P. Clean date and still clean today. Went through White Deer Run. Don L was Bobs Therapist. Bob took a special interest in N.A. because he was born July 1953 the same month and year that N.A. was started in California.

July 13, 1975
Inter-group Logan
Questions: What is Addicts Anonymous? Do they function like us? Harry P. will get in touch with chairman to find out if we can support them.
Harry has received Lit. From California N.A. We have a G.S.O. Suggested to bring back to groups as to use Calif. as Ultimate Authority. Ray T. will call Co-founder. Report next month.
P.R. Sharon-Bulletin is coming to Friday Night Open meeting.
**Take out "Honest" desire.

July 18, 1975
50-50 Drawing 10th & Roosevelt Blvd.

July 27, 1975
Sunday Bulletin Article. “Addicts Celebrate Freedom with Tales of Old Madness.”
Muhlenberg Memorial Lutheran, Church 13th & Ruscomb.

August 3, 1975
Inter-group at Collegeville
Harry P. Wrote letter to Calif. Hasn't received answer yet.
Sharon T. to call California about info.
Jim H. Brought back info that member of group found Tapes Concerning N.A. 12 & 12 & Sponsorship To contact Literature Com.
Motion to accept Mt. Penn in Inter-group, Passed Faith Lutheran 25th St. & Filbert Mt. Penn, PA.
Monday 7:30 to 9:00
Sharon T. got to go on WWDB 96.5 Talk Radio August 8th 2:00p.m.

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August 14, 1975
Norristown State N.A. Group Last Annual Hat Dance. Norristown state Hospital Bldg. #1
Friday Night 9:30pm to 1:00am $2.50 with hat $3.00 without

August 29, Thru September 1st
Friday to Monday N.A. Northeast Group 1975 Campout Oakridge Campgrounds Rt.9 Marmora, N.J.

September 7, 1975
Inter-group at 13th & Ruscomb.
Letter to Calif. no response yet. Brian will find out about calling the Co-founder of N.A.
Norristown Meeting moved to Church on the Mall. (Sobriety First Group)
P.R. Brian NA name flashed on a couple of Radio Stations.
Mary makes motion to change Recovered to Recovering

September 19, 1975
Friday 50-50 Drawing 10th & Roosevelt Blvd.

October 5, 1975
N.A. Inter-group Collegeville
Letter to Calif.- Harry P. said there is no response yet. He'll write again but he would like Brian to call. Do not know if Brian called yet.
Discussions on separating N.A. & A.A. (Using their literature name, announcements, etc.)-
Keep it simple-Have N.A. stand on their own.
Chairman’s Report Literature-Bill A. writing new literature-20 questions 12 &12 pamphlet.
P.R.-Sharon-Flashed on Channel 6, Announced on WYSP

November 2, 1975
Inter-group at 13th & Ruscomb.
Letter to Calif.-Harry P. got back a “Shakey” letter. They are moving again (back to Sun- Valley) there is no definite answer yet. Also, Jerry wrote again. Motion made to write them again.
New Meeting: (Manyunk) Interact CC. Ridge Ave. & Martin Roxboro 7:30 to 9:00 Thursday
Pat P. -Del. Speaker Discussion. Discussion about selling Day-by-Day books at Mtgs. because they are not inter-group approved. **Motion made to accept Day by Day as intergroup approved. Passed.
Chairman’s Reports Literature- Bill A. - Questionnaire is done. **
Motion made to pass 20 Questions and get to printers. Passed.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM, HERE ARE 20 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU DECIDE. YES OR NO
1. Have you lost friendships due to use of drugs/alcohol?
2. Do you seek an escape through drugs/alcohol?
3. Have you ever used drugs/alcohol to be socially accepted?
4. Do you use drugs/alcohol to enjoy yourself?
5. Was your health ever affected through the use of drugs/alcohol?
6. Have you ever been in a hospital, or institution, because of drugs/alcohol?
7. Were you ever arrested while under the influence of drugs/alcohol?
8. Did you ever take an overdose, or did you ever blackout due to drugs/alcohol?
9. Do you use drug/alcohol to build self - confidence?
10. Did you ever deny or hide your use of drugs/alcohol?
11. Have your normal functions ever been affected by the use of drugs/alcohol?
12. Do people lose respect for you due to your drug/alcohol use?
13. Have you ever engaged in illegal activities in order to get drugs/alcohol?
14. Have you ever felt guilt or remorse because of the use of drugs/alcohol?
15. Have you ever tried to stop using drugs/alcohol, but could not?
16. Have you ever tried to control your use of drugs/alcohol?
17. Is the use of drugs/alcohol making your home life unhappy?
18. Has your personality changed as a result of drugs/alcohol?
19. Have you lost time from school or work due to the use of drugs/alcohol and/or drug related activities?
20. Have you ever moved from place to place in an attempt to stop using drugs/alcohol?

Through our personal experience with drugs/alcohol, we have found that if you answered yes to 1 or 2 of these questions, you may have a problem with drugs/alcohol. If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, you definitely have a problem with drugs/alcohol.

IF YOU WANT TO USE DRUGS THAT'S YOUR BUSINESS
IF YOU WANT TO STOP THAT'S OURS
CALL NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - (215) 276-2703

December 7, 1975
Inter-group Collegeville
Letter from Calif. - Jerry received a letter & it was "Shakey" also. ***Motion made to table letters to Calif. until something concrete happens. Passed (Not to be brought up as old business)
New Meeting: Levittown St. Michaels Church (Rectory) Levittown Pkwy. & Rt.13 Monday 8:30
Del. John H. Alt. Rich M.
Literature Committee: Bill A. - 20 questions ready $.01 each. 12-12 1st Step is done next meeting.

1975?
Boulevard Group Moved to 13th & Ruscomb Muhlenberg Lutheran Church. Friday 8:30.

1976

1976 World Directory N.A. Pennsylvania. 16 NA Meetings
PENNSYLVANIA- Second most meetings in the world besides California.
SPRINGFIELD- Church of the Redeemer P.O. Box B.B. 19064
UPPER DARBY- H.I.P.I.D. Box 422 19082 c/o Robert Y.
ROCKLEDGE- Northeast Group of NA 19 N. Sylvania Ave. 19111
Tom R. (as above)
BELLEFONTE- Rockview State Inst. Box A.R.D. 3. 16823
Msgr. Richard J. Walsh Coordinator
EAGLEVILLE- Eagleville Hospital & Rehabilitation Center. Box 45 19408
Deborah Kowcomb Coordinator
NORRISTOWN- St. Augustine Church Basin & Green Sts. 19401 Tu. 8:30 C
UNIVERSITY PARK Eisenhower Chapel Penn. State University 16802 Thu 8:00 O.
CAMP HILL- Holy Spirit Hospital 17011 Detox. Unit 5E. Fri. 8:30 O.
Paul S. 44B Thomas Street. Harrisburg, PA. 17103
H.A.N.A. 1501 Market St. 17011
BETHLEHEM- Del E. 1873 Eastman Ave. Bethlehem, PA. 18018
DREXEL HILL- Harry P. 2263 Garret St. 19026
Hot Line 1(215) 276-2703 Public Relations. Sharon T. 1(215) 927-7528
NORRISTOWN- Eagleville Hospital Alumni Group 6 E. Basin St. 19401 Wed. 8:00 C.
LEWISTOWN- Bonnie M. 39 Helen Street #2 17044
BERWICK- Frank K. 401 E. 2nd St. 18603
LANGHORNE- Bill A. 140 W. Richardson Ave. 19047 (215) 752-2905
DANVILLE- Danville N.A. Group-330 Bloom St. 17821
Chair. Bob P. 259 W. Main St. 2nd Floor. Bloomsburg, PA. 17815

January 4, 1976
Inter-group 13th & Ruscomb
Elections:
Chairperson-Terri B. Co-Chair-Ursula S. Secretary-Tom R. Co-Sec.-Ken S. Treasurer-Harry P. Literature-Bill A. Public Relations-Frank P. Steering-Brian T.
13 Meetings in Inter-group
1. South Philly
2. Logan
3. Southampton
4. Oak Lane
5. Lansdale
6. Doylestown
7. Norristown
8.Northeast
9. Mt. Penn
10. Manyunk
11. 13th & Ruscomb
12. Levittown
13. Collegeville
Literature-&Will continue on 12 & 12 Bill has new address for Calif./Lit. Com. will write to them.

February 1976
Inter-group at Collegeville.
Neil M. brought up issue wrong address on meeting list.
Bill A. brought up that two people are going to Calif. While we are there, hope to make
better correspondence. If anyone else is interested contact Bill A.

March 6, 1976
Inter-group 13th & Ruscomb South Phila. Dropped
Primary Purpose Group is now in Inter-group. Step & Tradition - open meeting 3rd Sat. of the month. Jim H. was the Founder of this group.
Harry P. made motion to un-table Calif.-Passed Letter from California to Bill A. was read by Harry P. Pat P. made motion to stop using stamp - Passed. Pat P. made motion for Bill A. to take copies to Calif.-Passed

March 20, 1976
Primary Purpose Group of N.A. Presents "CHALK TALK" with Fr. Joe Martin Saturday 6:30 at Resurrection School Annex Large & Shelmire St.

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April 4, 1976
Inter-group at Collegeville.
Logan meeting was brought up, it is back in Inter-group.
(Calif.) Our stamp can be used on our own literature, new material was brought back from Calif. Suggest that we get a bank account. We will receive tapes. We can continue to write 12 & 12 and send to Calif. All books to be bought from Lit. Com. We are allowed to use the Lit. that we have left. Bill A. will call Calif. about were we stand as far as G.S.O.
Harry P. made motion to put meeting list on paper instead of card. Passed
Terry B. made a motion that the meeting list be accepted as is with the change of Norristown to Sobriety First. Passed.
New meetings: Wyoming Ave. Sunday 3:00pm
Dunmore-First Methodist Church Blakely St. Wed. 7:30
Taylor Gibson Recovery Group Immaculate Conception Church Taylor Ave. & Gibson St. Fri. 6:30

May, 1976
Inter-group 13th & Ruscomb
Bill A. talked to Calif. we are G.S.O. for the area
Harry P. Said we should take a look into the N.A. Tree to get ourselves more organized. We will have a meeting to start things in a more structure way.
1st Mention of N.A. Tree.

June 1976
N.A. Inter-group Collegeville.
Pat P. made a motion to appoint a committee to go over the N.A. Tree. Passed.
Jim H. wants to know if Inter-group wants to order Sobriety Chips when and if they have the money. Passed. To be taken back to groups.
New Meeting: In West Chester 216 S. Church at the open door. 8:30 Wednesday night
N.A. Tree Jim H. made a motion that the Secretary sends a list of all groups and secretary’s names to Calif. Passed. We are not Inter-group we are Area Service Committee
The first page of the 1976 World Directory ask to fill out the group sheet for registration enclosed in each directory. If all loners, groups or GENERAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES will notify us between now and November First 1976 then our next directory will be much improved. Literature Committee, World Service Office. Copyright
1976 C.A.R.E.N.A. WORLD SERVICE OFFICE BOX 622 SUN VALLEY, CA.91352
Delegate=Group Service Rep. Alt. Del.= Alt. Group Service Rep. No more Chair- now Secretary. G.S.R. Elections at the group & A.S.C. about in January. The A.S.C. can be made up of three groups. The Tree suggests that we split up.
BUCKS PHILA. MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Doyle-Southampton Mt. Penn-Lansdale
Rox. Manyunk-13th Ruscomb Sobriety First-Norristown
Primary Purpose Collegeville-Wyoming
Dunmore-Taylor G.
The two A.S.C.’s will meet quarterly and be known as R.S.C.
Public Relations WYSP-WMMR-WCAU trying for Joe Spivack Talk shows WCAU TV.
WIBG will be on soon. Noel is making a poster to flash on KYW TV. WFIL'S call for Action List.
New Meeting: in Eagleville starting.

July 11, 1976
N.A. Area Service Committee Philadelphia
1st Area Service Meeting.
The usual business format was put aside due to the need to elect new officers
Brian T. Chairperson, Stan B. Co-Chair, Ron B. Secretary, Rich-Co-Sec.
Jim H. Said “That the Tree Committee would meet at 1716 Loney St. on July 25 at 6:30
Group Feedback: N.E. Regional doing good (10 people at each meeting)

August 1, 1976
Philadelphia-Bucks Area Service Committee
The Officers are: Chairperson-Brian T., Co-Chair- Mickey, Secretary- Ron B., Treasurer- Rich,
Public Relations Chairperson- Jim H., Literature Chairperson-Bill A.
Jim H. made a motion that we get a rubber stamp for our literature with the address on it.
Motion was seconded and passed.
Jim H. made a motion that we use 1716 Loney St. Phila. as the Permanent mailing address of Phila. /Bucks A.S.C. 1st Time Phila. /Bucks met together.

August 1, 1976
Pennsylvania Regional Service Committee
1st Regional Service Meeting.
Mickey was elected Steering Committee Chairperson.
Ron B. was elected Public Relations Chairperson.
Motion was made to put the Norristown and Frankford and Allegheny meetings on the meeting list. Motion seconded and passed.

September 30, 1976
By-Laws Newark Friday Night N.A.
Time period for each office: Chairman- 2 months, Treasurer-Secretary- 6 months,
General Service Representative- 6 months.

November 24, 1976
The Southampton Group of N.A. Celebrates it's 3rd ANNIVERSARY 2 Speaker meeting
Dutch H. from Ocean City, N.J. Jim H. from Primary Purpose starting at 8:30 County Line Rd. at Today, Inc. Outpatient Clinic.

December 18, 1976
The Primary Purpose Group of N.A. celebrates its 1st Anniversary with a very special showing of "GUIDE LINES" with Fr. Joe Martin Resurrection School Annex Building Large & Shelmire St. Fun-Food-Fellowship

1977

April 24, 1977
Kurt E. Clean Date and still clean today.

July 1977
13th & Ruscomb St. moved to Oxford Circle Group, St. Martins Church, Fri. 8:30 Oxford & Roosevelt Blvd., Phila. PA.

December 17, 1977
The Primary Purpose Group of N.A. 2nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Presents Fr. Martins Film GUIDE LINES Saturday 7:00 Sharp Resurrection School Annex Large & Shelmire St. Phila. PA (N.E. Phila.)

1978

April 1 & 2, 1978
The third World Service Conference in Los Angeles at Valley College we had a representative from Pennsylvania.

May 10, 1978
Aliquippa, PA. The first N.A. meeting was started in this area. It was the only meeting within 275 miles. There were no meetings in the states of Ohio or West Virginia. In a short time (4 years) there have been over 100 meetings, about 12 area service meetings, and four regional meetings. Four hot lines have been established - Pittsburgh- (412) 391-5247 Beaver County- (412) 775-7077. We are in rehabilitation centers, jails, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. By the way, when that first meeting started, there were only about ten members (Double Bubble Group); now they have a regular meeting of 100 people weekly. Yes, MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!

September 17, 1978
Place: Holy Spirit Hosp. Camp Hill, PA.
Attendance: 21
A motion to send Check in the amount of $61.63 to Calif. for money owed on Pins was passed.
A.S.C. Attendance: 14 actual groups showed.
New Business: Project Outreach-possibilities for N.A. posters to be placed in emergency rooms, waiting rooms, guidance offices, etc.
Topics For the November R.S.C.
a. Who is to be a G.S.D.? Responsibilities read from the N.A. Tree.
b. Should there be one or two delegates from Pennsylvania?
c. Inquiries into the Phila. A.S.C. and R.S.C.
d. Communication gap between our area and the southern area.
e. Service to N.A.
f. How addicts are attracted to meetings.
Bob P. moved to Pittsburgh, PA. And started meetings there.
DECEMBER 23, 1978 The Primary Purpose Group of N.A. Invites you to help us celebrate our 3rd ANNIVERSARY Saturday 7:00 The Group presents Father Martins Film "CHALK TALK" Resurrection School Annex Large & Shelmire St. Phila., PA.

1979

1979?
Tuesday Night Bristol meeting 8:30, 2 Groups in Bucks County 10-25 Members.

June 1, 1979
Terry R. clean date and still clean today.

July 1979
TO: Whom it may concern FROM: N.A.
N.A. has been active in the Greater Philadelphia Area for the past seven (7) years. Enclosed you will find literature entitled “HOW IT WORKS” A list of specific times and places of N.A. meetings, also enclosed please feel free to contact us at our 24-hour service hot-line number (215) 276-2703 or write us at: Narcotics Anonymous P.O. Box 303 Norristown, PA 19404

July 5, 1979
John S. Clean Date and still clean today.

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August 10, 1979
Narcotics Anonymous Newsletter Area Services
Hello fellow N.A. members. Area Service felt the need to let our fellowship in on what actually happens on the second Sunday of every month at the Norristown Y.M.C.A., this is why we are publishing this newsletter

PRISONS & INSTITUTIONS
Broad Meadows Prison for Men - Fri. Night 8:30
Eagleville Hospital - Wed. Night 9:00
Bucks County Prison for Men - Every other Sat. Night 7:00
Today, Inc. - Thurs. Night 8:30
First Hospital & Institution Meeting List

LITERATURE
At the end of 1978, there was a paper strike in California, which affected our area since we
purchase our pamphlets and books from the World Service Office in California. Literature
was almost non -existent at meetings. After several months of waiting for the strike to end in
Calif., our Area Service decided it would be best if we took the N.A. books and Pamphlets &
had them recopied. This decision was not meant to step on any body's toes. Area Services
felt that it was important to have Literature on our tables when a new comer or an old
comer came to a meeting.

PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public speaking is another way of spreading the message. We are always open for invitations to speak at schools, church groups, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc. If you hear of or know of any place looking for a public speaker call Rance 666-5151 or any other N.A. delegate of Inter-group. Recently we had the opportunity to speak on a local radio station. This was handle well by two members of the fellowship.
John S. Chairman
Ray T. Literature
Steve S. Prisons & Institutions
Ray P. Treasurer
Jimmy B. Secretary
Rance R. Public Relations
Southern Area Service Committee of Pennsylvania John S., Chairman

August 11, 1979
N.E. PA. N.A. S.C. All day Cookout 9am to Sunset. Lake Jean, Red Rock, PA. Theme:
Share a day with fellow N.A. members and help raise support and funds for the first annual N.A. Convention in Pennsylvania. Northeast Pennsylvania Narcotics Anonymous Steering Committee.

September 25, 1979
Al R. Clean Date and still clean today.

1980

January 1980
Hulmeville Steppers formed Sunday Nights 8:30 (3 Groups in Bucks County)

February 1980
Hulmville Friendship group formed Sat. Night 6:30, 10 to 25 members, -This group was
formed at this time with the intention that members could get together afterwards for
fellowship on a Sat. Night This added greatly to the unity in Bucks County NA. (Four groups
in Bucks)

April 1980
“Hulmville Step Reform Committee” formed. This committee was formed for the purpose of writing & compiling N.A. steps for the Hulmville Steppers group to use in their meetings. The group conscience of this group had reached a decision that use of A.A. 12 & 12 was indirect violation of the sixth Tradition, and removes it from their tables. Members in this group conscience meeting felt about the need to continue this as a step meeting for their own
survival & recovery, thus the decision to write N.A. steps. The committee consisted of 5-10 members who met weekly in a member’s house; they talked about their experiences and feelings about each step, recording their discussions on tape. One member then transcribed the discussions from the tapes and began to edit the discussions into a readable format. This committee continued to meet weekly working on a different step each week, in order, 1
through 12. After completing through the sixth step, several members attended the first East Coast Convention in Lewisburg, PA. There they met members from Georgia, California, Nebraska, Kansas and other places, who had been working on compiling an N.A. Basic Text for Recovery. In this way, Bucks County became a part of the N.A. World Literature Movement. The “Hulmville Step Reform Committee” Registered with the World Literature
Committee. And became known as the “Bristol Literature Committee.” They returned to Bucks County and continued their efforts to write the 12 Steps of N.A. They now received a lot of support from other committees in Atlanta and other places, through regular correspondence and telephone communications. All of these various committees around the fellowship were united by a common bond and purpose - to carry the message of recovery to the Addict-who-still-suffers, through the written word. The “Bristol Lit. Com.” began to draw up outlines for each step as they worked. Finished material was then typed up and copied and sent to Georgia, where all input was being gathered by Bo S., who was the World Literature Committee Chairman. When they finished working on the 12 Steps, one member George R. traveled out to the second World Literature Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska to
learn more about literature work and to share what we were learning though our efforts. George returned with several new techniques, such as “snip & paste”, which helped to speed up the work and George had a rejuvenated spirit to share. The committee then began to write the 12 Traditions of N.A. The tape recorder was no longer used. They took a pad of paper and a pen and began writing. After everyone was finished writing. All the writing material was gathered together in the middle of the room and then redistributed, making sure that you did not work on the material that you had written. With a scissors and a glue stick, words, sentences and paragraphs were cut apart, moved around, and glued back together. The end result was usually one completed tradition in one sitting, reading as if one person had written it. The feeling was that we individuals were not doing the writing. We were merely being used, as instruments by a loving GOD working through us, was overwhelming and clearly evident at times like this.

Halfway through the Traditions, this committee had dwindled down to two active members. The others were either burned-out, had other commitments or were getting loaded again. The Bristol Literature Committee then moved down to Northeast Philly, where many members (mostly newcomers) were willing and filled with the spirit of N.A. They met in a girl’s apartment (one bedroom), and there were usually 15 to 25 members participating in each meeting. When the Traditions were completed, this committee began to receive bulk packages of input for different chapters of the book. They would type the material up, take it through the snip and paste process, make copies and pass it on to Atlanta. The committee was now known as the “Philadelphia Literature Committee” Several members from Bucks County were still actively involved in this committees work, and remained involved until all of the work was completed.

May 2-4, 1980
World Service Conference-5 at Los Angeles, California Valley College. Bob P. R.S.R. for Pennsylvania. Bob was elected as Public Information Chair of the World Service Office.

June 27-29, 1980
First East Coast Convention (NEVER ALONE) Bucknell, University Lewisburg, PA. Bob P. was the first DJ., Guido A. Williamsport, PA. was the first Chairman.

July 1980
Pebble Hill Midnight Meeting in Doylestown, PA. Friday night meeting. 10-15 regular members. First Midnight meeting on the entire east coast.

August 1980
“Recovering Addict Inc.” A club House Committee formed in Ivyland, PA. for the purpose of starting a clubhouse for N.A. meetings to be held. This committee consisted of four addicts with a dream. They drew up a charter, incorporated the committee, and began to hold fundraisers within the fellowship. They held dances, spaghetti dinners, all-night meetings followed by a sunrise breakfast, 50-50 drawings, & addithons. This effort was very unifying for Bucks County and Philadelphia as it brought many addicts to have fun, it gave members something to do, within four months, $650.00 had been raised. They ran into some trouble with having the clubhouse here, they had great difficulty finding a place for the clubhouse.

Dear:

The purpose of this letter is to acquaint you with Narcotics Anonymous. N.A. is a fellowship of recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean and drug-free. We charge no dues or fees; we are fully self-supportive through our own contributions.

Enclosed you will find information that further explains the N.A. program, as well as a meeting list for the Bucks County area. We also operate a 24-hour HOTLINE service to aid those who want to stop using drugs. The number for the area is 276-2307. It is in operation (7) days a week.

We sincerely hope you will consider us when referring drug addicts who want to stay free of the habit.

For further information regarding Narcotics Anonymous, please contact us:

BUCKS COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE FOR N.A.
75 McFarland Ave. Ivyland, PA. 18974 or call (215) 322-8896 and ask For Al. thank you.

September 14, 1980
N.A. Area Service Meeting Norristown, PA.
Literature Committee-Groups that had written something on the step handed it in into the Literature Committee. Ray T. suggested any steps that are completed be copied and distributed to each group rather than wait till we have something on all 12 Steps. This motion was approved.
Guido is going to send us the banner from the 1980 East Coast Convention.

October 18, 1980
N.A. Regional Service Minutes Holy Spirit Hosp, Camp Hill, PA.
Phila. Area (so.) Discussed public information. 2nd E.C.C.N.A. is at Trenton State University, N.J. (Convention comm. doing well) Contact persons are John M. & George R.
A progress report on conference at Lincoln, Nebraska, concerning the N.A. Book, Lit. not approved by World Service Office, but is N.A. Lit. The N.A. Confer. will be held in Memphis, Tenn. 2nd wk. in Feb. (90 days prior to World Conference, 1981) George R. passed out copies of the 12 steps to all areas.
Each represented area gave a report. Phila. Area, Northern Area, Lebanon Area, Wilmington Delaware Area, Guido A., Williamsport, New Regional Delegate. Ohio Groups Rep. asked questions and suggestions as being separate from the Western Area. Nine groups broke away. Would like to be represented as an individual area from western.
Other Topics discussed: Boundaries of our Region. Each area take Blue Book back to their A.S.C. groups, read and discuss. Bring a report to the next R.S.C. Nominations for new Regional Service Delegate.

December 8, 1980
The Printery, 22 Falls-Tullytown Rd., Levittown, PA. 19054 (215) 295-1892 Rich McClelland
Invoice 1000 Raffle (50-50) Tickets $17.00 PAID George R.

December 14, 1980
N.A. Area Service Meeting Norristown, PA.
Literature - Rich reported that we owe California $200 for literature A large shipment of literature just arrived. We will have $562 worth of literature on hand a motion was approved that Rich order 30 N.A. World Directories.
Public Relations - Pete reported that they met with the reporter from the Bulletin to discuss the story on N.A. in Phila. Area. More will be done on story after January 1. Marty Jacobs on channel 48 wants two N.A. members to appear on his show. Faces will be blocked out for anonymity. He wants to tape the show on December 29. We elected Cindy and George R. to appear on the show. George K. and Jane will be backups in case they cannot make it. 1,100 posters were made up and the total cost was $35.00.
New Meeting: WAIT Group (Where Am I Today) that meets at 8:30 Friday nights at 37th and Chestnut Streets.
George R. reported that we did receive the Eighth Chapter of the N.A. Big Book from Bo S. to be typed by our area. George said that he had some people helping him with this.
AJ., from Edison New Jersey, reported that they had their first New Jersey Area Service meeting on December 7th. They plan to meet every second Sunday of the month in Toms River, N.J.
George reported that groups of people are getting together to start a Clubhouse called Recovering Addicts. This will be completely separate from N.A. but the space in the clubhouse will be available for meetings

May 11, 1980
East Coast Convention is on! 120 People Announcements: June 14th Last day to register for the East Coast Convention Is June 15th.

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May 24, 1980
N.A. Regional Service Meeting Harrisburg.
Guido A. brought up the fact that Pittsburgh Area Service wants to join our Regional Service Group a discussion on where to hold future Regional Service Meetings followed. A motion was approved that we continue holding the biannual Regional Service Meetings in Harrisburg, which would be a central location.
In other business, Bob P. who served as delegate from Pennsylvania to the last N.A. World Service Conference in California gave the following report. The pink pamphlet entitled “We Made a Decision” is no longer approved by the conference. It will be discontinued because it was copied directly from another program. The conference resolved that any N.A. group using A.A. 12 and 12 Book couldn’t be listed in the N.A. World Directory. “The Voice” is
putting out literature on the steps each month. Bo S. has more than enough material for the N.A. Big Book but the material must be approved by the Conference before publication. In Pennsylvania, the non-profit corporation number for N.A. is 790905 and the I.R.S. taxexempt number is 78-869 Key rings with N.A. logo are not being sold by N.A.

July 7, 1980
JR. F. Clean Date and still clean today.

December 8, 1980
Dear:
Enclosed please find information about Narcotics Anonymous. We would like to know if you would interview some members on a talk show or news broadcast. Also enclosed is a Public Service Announcement, which we would like your station to broadcast. We would appreciate your starting the Announcement as soon as possible and running it for as long as possible. Very truly yours, Pete B.

1981

January 11, 1981
Area Service Meeting
Public Relations: Pete reported that the show on 48 went well George & Cindy did well.
Newspaper Bulletin Editor left Bulletin. Freedom Sat. 1:00 2205 Bridge Outpatient Center was accepted to area. Dance on Feb.14, for Recovering Addicts Clubhouse.
February 28, 1981
Phila. N.A. Newsletter Issue # 1

February 28, 1981
Primary Purpose Group of N.A. (and is proud to have) REFORMED AGAIN A step and Tradition group Maternity B.V.M. Rectory Basement 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Phila. PA. 19115

February 8, 1981
Area Service Meeting
George from Norristown- Eugenia Hospital Group of N.A. started Sat. at 8:30 in White Marsh, PA. A new Meetings Doylestown 611 & 132 Street & Easton Rds. Warrington, Thurs 8:30 Step. Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mar, March 2, 8:30 Monday. Starter kit was given for Horsham Clinic, Doylestown 611 & 132.

March 8, 1981
N.A. Area Services Meeting Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Guido resigned, as Regional Service Representative and George R. will take his place.
The following meetings were recognized and put on the next meeting list:
Sun. Men’s meeting 1433 E. Cumberland Phila. C-Disc.
A New Way Eagleville Hosp. Dining room 8:30 O-Speaker Disc.
Mon. A New Beginning Church of the Redeemer New Gulf & Pennswood. Rds. Bryn Mar C-S/Disc.
Tues. Bucks Co. Community College Student Life Office Swamp Rd. Rd., Newtown 12:30 O-Disc.
Women through Sobriety, St. Andrews Church Old York Rd. Warminster, PA. 8:30 C-S/D
Wed. Living Room Group 26 N. Sixth St. Reading, PA. 8:00 C-Disc
Thurs. ACT 5820 Old York Rd. 1:00 - 2:30 O-Speaker Disc.
Buxmont Unitarian Church 8:30 O-Step
St. Mary’s Hospital Detox Unit fourth floor Palmer & Frankford. Phila. 8:00
Sat. Freedom Group Bridge St. Rehab. 2205 Bridge St. C-Disc. /last -O
Primary Purpose 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Phila. C/O Last Sat. S. & T.
Sat. Saturday Night Live Parish House First Pres. Church 292 W. Main St. Newark, Del. C/D 8:00 to 10:00

March 14, 1981
Phila. Area Services
New Meetings: Wilmington Delaware Talking Heads Silver Book Methodist
Church Lancaster & Woodlawn 7:00 Sunday
Student Ed Center, Bustleton & Lawler Phila. Thurs. 2:00
St. Joachim’s Church, Penn & Church 8:00p.m.
R.S.C. Report: Bob met at Hulmville Balance $125. New Area Connecticut, N.Y. 11-
Meetings, D.C. 34- Meetings, Allentown, Baltimore-Answer Hotline call 1-HR. Beeper.
A Vote was asked for the approval of the BIG BOOK Unanimous

April 4, 1981
N.A. Dance, St. Luke’s Church, Kensington & Huntingdon. Two Speaker meeting followed
by “Clean Band” & Dance 8:00 to 1:00 Donation $3.

April 12, 1981
Area Service
New Meetings: St. Joe’s Hospital College Ave. & Walnut Rm. 197 Lancaster
8:00 Closed.
St. John Chestnut & Mulberry St. Sat. 7:30-8:30 O/S
Institute of PA. Hospital Striker Unit 111 N. 49th St. Phila.
April 29 Reality Group will change to N.A. 7-Days a week 6106
Torresdale Ave. 8:00-9:30 Tues. Big Book Fri. Open
638 Turner St. Allentown, PA. Thurs. 8:30 O/Disc.
St. Michaels Church 328 Church St. Sellersville Wed. 8:30

April 18, 1981
Regional Meeting Baltimore

May 1-3, 1981
World Service Conference at Los Angles, Valley College, 6 participants- George R. R.S.R., Mid - Eastern Regional Representative Comprised of Central & Eastern PA. Delaware, Maryland, East & West Virginia & District of Colombia. Planning to bid for the next World Convention.

May 10, 1981
Area Service Meeting Plymouth Meeting, PA.
New Meeting: First Presbyterian Church, 27 N. Queen St., Tues. & Thurs. Nights 7:30-8:30
York, PA. Regional Meeting- John Reported that a few of the areas in the region were planning to split into smaller areas. The Washington/Baltimore Area is one

June 14, 1981
Area Service Meeting Plymouth Meeting
Motion passed that it was against the traditions to let "Confront" come in and tell us about their program.
E.C.C.-230 Registration Board Meeting Ohio, tell- Trenton State we will expect 400

June 26- 28, 1981
2nd East Coast Convention (Glad to be Alive) Trenton, State University Trenton, N.J.
Chairman-John M., Doylestown, PA. Co-Chairman-George R., Ivyland, PA.

July 12, 1981
Area Service
New Meetings: Tues. Bristol Young Men's
Heresy-World Convention - 3rd E.C.C. Pittsburgh
New Poster approved
N.A. Picnic - French Creek State Park Pottstown, Reading, Downingtown
New Business (Motion passed) Starter Kit United Salem Church E. Court St. Thurs 8-9:30
Path 8200 Castor Ave. 1st Floor Monday 8:00-9:30 Phila.
July 24 Addithon 6106 Torresdale Ave.

July 18, 1981
Regional Service Meeting Wilmington, Delaware
Newsletter 52-Meetings 10-Institutional
Motion Recognize New Areas from New Jersey. Baltimore Region now has 5 Areas
Mark Wash. & Metro Wash. Blue Ridge, VA. Area Answering Service
New Jersey-A.J. 18 Meetings HOTLINE (201) 659-6381
Baltimore-Louie 6 Meetings HOTLINE- P.O. Box Baltimore N.A. 4730 Baltimore, MD. 21211
HOTLINE (301) 760-9610
Harrisburg-Tom 34 Meetings
Williamsport-Gary 9 regular-5 prison Growing Answering service # on meeting list
Phila. 52 Meetings 10 Institution- Newsletter- E.C.C. Success return key
Restructuring Region-has been doing well Service Structure. Manual says to elect from among officers, 2 E.C.C. Reg. gr. con. If they get bid World Convention will be in Hershey Convention Center. Dept. Health Gov. Thornberg (Counsel on D & A Abuse help with Article about N.A. if they get bid) Letter of need "Why we need Convention as a Region.
Motion made that this region be called the Mid Atlantic Region.

AUGUST 9, 1981
Area Service Meeting
New Meetings: Bristol Immaculate Conception Glad to be alive
Pottstown Area Drug Rehab. York & king Sts Pottstown Sat. 8:30
We can open a checking Girard pay by phone.

August 14, 1981
N.A. Hat Dance 9:30 donation $2.50 w/hat $3.00 w/o Building 1 Norristown State Hospital.

August 30, 1981
Jill F. Clean Date, and still clean.

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September 13, 1981
N.A. Area Service Meeting Plymouth Meeting, PA.
The new location for Area Service is the First Unitarian Church 2125 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia. The first meeting held there would be November.
New Meetings & Meeting Changes: Sunday Night Surrender Group. The correct address is 608 Welsh Rd.
The Bristol Group found a new location. United Methodist Church Mulberry & Cedar Sts. Bristol. Tuesday Nights at 8:30
New meeting: Lansdale on Thursday night Holy Trinity Church, 4th & Broad Sts. at 8:30
Two New Meetings: One on Monday at 7:30 and one on Saturday at 8:00, on 27 N. Queen St. York, PA.
The Ellisberg Freedom Group will hold a meeting on Saturday at 8:30 at St. Andrew's Church.
Regional Service Report Both Baltimore & New Jersey Areas were accepted to our Region.
Our Region now consists of Five Areas. Harrisburg announced that they would make a bid for the next World Convention.
Prisons & institutions: The Bridge would like to have another meeting on Sunday at 12:00
The Holmesburg Prison would like to have a meeting. The Fairmount Institute would like to have a meeting.

September 26, 1981
Reality Group will be having a Dance; it will be held at Beth Ameth, Bustleton & Unruh, at 9:00 Suggested donation $3.00

October 31, 1981
Reality Group will be having a Dance; it will be held at Beth Ameth, Bustleton & Unruh, at 9:00 Suggested donation $3.00

October 1981
Area Services.
New Meeting: Buck County Community College-Tuesday & Wednesday 12:30-1:30
Counseling Center. O.D. Newsletter needs input anything about recovery 75 Mc Farland Ivyland, PA. 18974 or 322-1552 - Pete.

November 8, 1981
N.A. Area Service Meeting Philadelphia, PA.
The meeting opened at 2:15with a reading of the Traditions, a moment of silence for the still suffering addict, and the Serenity Prayer. First opening with moment of silence
The Mid-South Regional Service Convention and the 7th World Literature Conference will be held November 22-29 in Memphis.
New Meetings: Community College of Phila. 11th & Market Sts., Tuesday at 12:00 in room 20

November 1981
Clean Sheet Issue # 3
December 4, 1981
Mid-Atlantic Regional Service
Bucks County has grown to 16 Groups. Literature review-holding a Lit. Conference committee to work on Pamphlets "Youth in Recovery" "Use of Medication in Times of Illness" "Sponsorship" Oct. 15-17
Fill Out Forms For N.A. Archives.
Bill-P. Virginia.
Randy-Baltimore
Bill-Maryland Central
Jim-Tidewater, Virginia.
Deb-Richmond, Virginia.
Larry-Blue Ridge, Virginia
--------Washington Elections: Chairperson-Dick, Vice-Chair-Rance, H & I Chair-Frank, H & I Vice-Chair-Tim

Regional Service Report
A regional Literature committee was formed. Their goals are to stockpile enough Literature to supply the whole region, compile a regional directory, publish a regional newsletter, and maybe even bring a Literature conference to our region.
Elections: Chairperson-Anne (Williamsport), Vice-Chair-Mark W. (Washington), Secretary- Jane (Phila.), Literature-Rich M. (Phila.), Co-Chair-Bill Z. (Washington), Treasurer-Betsey L. (Williamsport), Regional Service Representatives Nominees-
1. Guido (Williamsport),
2 Tom L. (Williamsport),
3. Rich M. (Phila.)
Nominees will come to A.S.C. meeting to represent themselves. When all 3 have showed, G.S.R.'s will vote and group tally will be used to determine the outcome.

1982

The following will be the officers for the 1982 year.
Elections: Philadelphia Area Services Chairman-John F, Co-Chair-Rich M, Secretary-Debbie S,
Treasurer-Steve K, Public Information Chair-J.R, Literature Chair-Don-T, Prison & Institution Chair-Chip, Hotline Chair-Joe C, Tom S, Area Representative-Bob, Alternate- Pete B, 12-Groups made donations.

January 1982
Western Pennsylvania Regional Meeting Directory 4-Area Service Committee's: 1-Beaver Valley A.S.C. 2-Pittsburgh A.S.C. 3-Upper Ohio Valley A.S.C. 3-Erie A.S.C. 28-N.A. Meetings in total.

January 15, 1982
World Literature Conference # 7 Philadelphia, PA.
Stories for the Basic Text were written here.
First group conscience opened 6:20p.m. Friday

January 18, 1982
W.L.C. # 7 Phila., PA.
Fourth day Morning (Final) 8:55a.m.
W.L.C. # 7 Approves Basic Text, N.A.: for Hardback Publication.
Pennsylvania Stories in the BASIC TEXT
“It won’t get any Worse” George R, Ivyland, PA.
“How do you Spell Relief” Tricia W, Bristol, PA.
“A Gift Called Life” Bob P, Midland, PA.

January 23, 1982
N.A. Mid-Atlantic Regional Service Meeting Passaic, N.J.
A motion was passed to recognize New York, Allentown, and Tidewater/Virginia Beach as areas of our region. The region now consists of 8 areas.
Area Reports:
New York City--Terry reported that they now have 9 meetings in their area.
Tidewater/Virginia Beach--Bob reported that there are 6 meetings a week in their area
Allentown--Bill reported that they now have 8 meetings in the area. They have a hotline, and are distributing posters.
Baltimore--Louis reported that they have 12 meetings in the area. Their mailing address is P.O. box 4730, Baltimore, Md. 21211. Their literature committee has been working on stories for the N.A. book. The number of their Institutional meetings has been growing.
Philadelphia--Pete reported that 15 new meetings joined in December, bringing the total to 80 meetings in the area. They have also established a literature review committee. The stories were completed at January’s World Literature Conference and included some from as far away as Hawaii, Japan, and West Germany.
New Jersey--Bill reported that their are now 30 meetings in the area and they anticipate more growth in the future.
Washington--Mark reported that their are 33 meetings in the area. They have a new meeting list and are reorganizing their hotline.
Harrisburg/Williamsport--No one present
The 3 persons nominated for Regional Service Rep. declined John F. was passed to be Regional Service Representative Alternate. Tabled for next meeting: Tape recording R.S.C. Meetings, Regional Service Convention, and Nomination for Board of Trustees.

February 1982
W.L.C. # 7 Prepared stories for review to be added to basic text.

February 2, 1982
Henry D. Clean Date and still clean today.

February 20, 1982
Primary Purpose Group of N.A. Celebrating our 1st Anniversary, (Since the group regrouped) Sat. 7:00 to 8:30pm Maternity, B.V.M. Church Rectory Basement, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. N.E. Phila.

March 27, 1982
To: the G.S.R.'s of the Bucks County Groups of N.A.
From: Concerned members of Bucks County Area.
Re: Bucks County forming an Area Service Committee
G.S.R.'s an Addithon was held to support the Phila. Literature Review Committee. During the Addithon, a workshop was held to discuss the possibility of Bucks County forming an Area Service Committee. All members present of the workshop felt that, in order for the Bucks County fellowship to grow and still serve the needs of both the recovering addict, and the addict who still suffers in the Bucks County Area, we need to form our own Area Service Committee. But only a small amount of the Bucks County Fellowship were present at the workshop, and we realize that, in order for such a decision to be made, the Bucks County fellowship, as a whole, should be present of represented. To better inform you and the members of your group, we have enclosed with this letter the minutes from the March 27th workshop, and a proposed agenda for an ad hoc committee meeting set forth by that
workshop.

1982
The charter money, That Bucks County raised for the Clubhouse, was turned over to the Philadelphia Area Service Committee. Early in 1982, a place was found in Northeast Philly, at Harbison & Roosevelt Blvd., and the dream became a reality. The Farmhouse at 75 McFarland Ave. in Ivyland remained the informal clubhouse (halfway house) Conference Place, ECT… Through 1980-81-82-83, No Addict Seeking Recovery was ever turned away from Ivyland, for any reason!

April 19, 1982
The 3-2 Group of N.A. Beginning Monday and every Monday there after from 8:00 to 9:00 at Huntington Hospital Adapt Rehab program, Fitzwatertown Rd. between Moreland Ave and 611, Willow Grove, PA.

May 23, 1982
Experience N.A. in South Jersey PICNIC IN THE PARK Cape May Co. Park, N.J. 11:00am to 7:00pm Rain Date June 6, 1882 Food Served At 1:00pm Fun And Games! Adult $15.00 Children under 10 $7.50

June 5, 1982
Mid-Atlantic R.S.C. meeting (Tidewater)
Jack: Southside Tidewater Area 7 meetings
Debbie: Richmond, Virginia Need help with establish more meetings. 3 meetings.
Billy: Peninsula Area Help with literature, 5 meetings, 150 people.
Paul: Washington Area 35 meetings. Change meeting from gay serene to Spiritual meeting, 5 Institutions.
Tricia: Buck A.S.C. Broke from Phila., there are 2 meetings, 3 meetings still using Phila.
Bob: Phila. A.S.C. Fund flow problem. Transition committee formation of new areas, possible region.
Louie: Baltimore Area Great Response to Newspaper Article about N.A. 15-16 meetings 2000 members.
Bill: Little Apple Area Involved/interested in institutional commitments. 2 new meetings, Public relations, Article in paper. Proposed bid for 4th East Coast.
Joanne: Connecticut Area Article also in paper resulted in TV. spot on dope. There are 11 meetings with 2 in works.
Clarence: Washington D.C. Institution Committee to Baltimore Jail men& women meetings, Larry commends D.C.
Regional Service Report Larry & John have the World Service N.A. book. Hard Cover also will be available for 12th world service conference. $25 for first of 1st Edition. Voting participants at conference 43. Opened with 27 Regions & or States Represented. We were first Region & on a continuous basis. Larry: World Conference will be held in Santa Monica Calif. for 5 days again next year.
Bill: World Service is available in tapes, this year.

June 25-27, 1982
3rd East Coast Convention (Miracles Happen) Robert Morris College, Moon Township, Pittsburgh, PA. Executive Chairman-Bob P, New Brighton, PA.

July 9,1982
Gary F. Clean Date, and still clean.

September 3, 1982
Chuck S. (Chairman) of the Board of Trustees Read a letter from Bobby B. of Phila., PA. Dated 7/14/82 regarding “Fund Raising Monies” and Board of Trustees Response Letter Dated 8/7/82.

September 5, 1982
Labor Day Picnic Tyler State Park.

September 11, 1982
Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting. Allentown, PA. St. John's U.C.C. 6th & Walnut Sts.
Subcommittee Meetings 12:00 Noon Anyone Interested be present Regional meeting 2:00
There will be a buffet with "eats" A California style meeting and a dance.

October 8, 1982
Theatre of the Absurd Holy Ghost Preb. Bensalem, PA.

October 13, 1982
Bucks County Courier Times (Area Drug Group Expands) from 1 meeting in Bristol to 15 throughout the County.

October 15, 1982
Costume dance Salem United Church East Court St. Doylestown

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October 15-17, 1982
Literature Conference Focus will be on Pamphlets, SPONSORSHIP, USE OF MEDICATION, YOUTH & RECOVERY, and HOSPITAL & INSTITUTION HANDBOOK.
75 McFarland Ave. Ivyland, PA.

October 21, 1982
Addithon Pebble Hill Church in Doylestown.

October 24, 1982
Regional Service Meeting
Area Reports: Tom - Williamsport/Harrisburg
Mark - Washington Metropolitan Area New Answering Service (202) 338-7989 Approx. 25 meetings.
Bill - N.J.-23 meetings Public service announcement, shown on cable
TV. faces blacked out 201-659-6381.
Baltimore-No show
Bill volunteers move 5-Allentown
3-Sept. 11 in Allentown
12-sub 2:00 R.S.C. 6th & Walnut

October 24, 1982
Bucks County Area Services.
Bucks County P.O. Box 245 Warrington, PA 18976
Hospital & Institutions: formed a committee to Review 3rd draft of Blue H & I Booklet,
November 3, 6:30-8:00 Bucks County Prison.
A.S.R. report Region was formed.
Lit. Review Committee-had a Lit. Conference finished pamphlets on "Youth in Recovery"
Almost "Sponsorship"- "Use of Medication in Recovery" sent all info down to Florida for their conference.
Anne C. Presbyterian Church Street Rd. Across from Keystone Racetrack Bensalem, PA.
(Non-smoking) Sat. & Sun Night N.A. groups.
Montgomery County P.O. 462 Norristown, PA. 19404

October 29, 1982
Halloween Dance, St. Paul’s Church, Nassar St., Princeton.
SUGGESTIONS FOR PHILA. REORGANIZATION
The What? (5 - new Areas and 1 - New Region)
Area #1-All Phila. Meetings (approx. 25 mtgs-19 Groups)
Area #2-Montc. County meetings (approx-10)
Area #3-All Delaware & Delaware County meetings (approx. 6)
Area #4-All Bucks County meetings (approx. 14)
Area #5-All South Jersey meetings (approx. 9)
Numbers of meetings according to June meeting list.
The How?
1.Each Area Service Committee continues to meet on the 2nd. Sun. of the Month.
2.The Regional Service Committee would meet on a quarterly basis (Jan., April, July, & Oct.) on the 3rd Sunday.
3.The new Region could handle most of the services that the Phila. A.S.C. has now.
Example, HOT LINE, Literature Review, Public Information, Prison/Institutions, etc. This could be done until each of the new Areas is ready to do them.
4.The new Region could print a Regional Meeting list once or twice a year.
The new Areas could print their own meeting list as needed.
Both the R.S.C. & A.S.C.'s could charge enough to cover the printing cost.
5.Each new Area would only be responsible for:
A.) A $20 minimum donation monthly to the Region to cover the cost of the Hotline.
B.) The only other expenses would be for a meeting place & supplies.
6.Continue as many of the current officers, from our area to new Region that would be willing to serve. This would help the new Region get started with experience people. Possible they could serve for a six-month term, until elections could be held.
The When?
1. As Early as Oct. 1982
2. As Late as Jan. 1983
3. Whatever date we chose-We should try and do it together so we can maintain unity in spirit and in service.

REPORT ON THE FORMATION OF A GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION
The purpose of this report is to define some of the issues involved in the formation of a Greater Philadelphia Regional Service Committee out of the old Phila. Area Service Committee. The report also makes several suggestions and proposals about how to achieve this, but these are included more for the purpose of stimulating discussion then any thing else and are not meant to be binding. Nor does the report attempt to cover all the issues that are involved in the undertaking.
As of this time four new area service committees have been formed--Philadelphia, Bucks County, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware State-County. Mean while a fifth--Montgomery County--is in the making. It would seem, therefore, that a Regional Service Committee is the logical next step.
The main issues to be considered are the following:
TREASURY: The old Phila. A.S.C. treasury contains $500.00+. Since the groups who would comprise a Greater Philadelphia R.S.C. donated this money and since many of the new R.S.C.'s functions, i.e. the hotline, need to be well financed; it might be best to have the entire treasury revert to the new R.S.C. COMMITTEES: The following committees of the old Philadelphia A.S.C. should be absorbed intact into the Greater Phila. R.S.C.
1) Hotline
2) Literature Review-the current policy of the W.S.C. is to encourage the development of literature on a regional level.
3) Literature-The old Philadelphia Area Literature Committee has a $1,000.00+ worth of literature in its stockpile. This should be sold off before any changes made in this committee.
The following are committees the new R.S.C. might want to form:
1) Finance
2) Public Information
3) Hospitals and Institutions
4) Newsletter
5) Activities- the old A.S.C. Entertainment Committee could very well be the nucleus of an Activities Committee, but they would have to be a change in its emphasis.
OFFICERS: For the purpose of continuity and orderly transition, a previous report suggested that the officers of the old Philadelphia A.S.C. be the temporary officers of the new R.S.C. for a period of three or six months. The officers have agreed to this. It might also be remembered that if the Mid-Atlantic Region disbands, several of its officers are now from the Greater Philadelphia Region and could also offer us their expertise and experience.
MEMBERSHIP: A question that will need to be discussed is what areas will comprise the new R.S.C. Will the number be limited to the areas formed from the old A.S.C. or will membership be open to any area that desires it?
1.) Regional Service will be held in Phila. and be open to any area, but we should not have the meeting anywhere but Phila.
2.) Region formed
3.) Oct. 17th 1982 2:00 1st R.S.C. meeting at usual place.
4.) Region will do elections when necessary.
5.) All assets & Liabilities from the A.S.C. will be turned over to the region.

1983

January 13-16, 1983
The History of N.A., Ivyland # 4, 75 McFarland Ave. Ivyland, PA. Pete B. & Denny S.

February 13, 1983
Phila. Area Service
8-Groups Represented. 1-Kiss group 1502 Frankford Ave. 2-Life Wish St. Joachim’s 3.
Reality Sat. at 6:00 Hotline-Henry
Prisons & Institutions 1) Fairmount 2) Guifrey 3) Holmesburg 4) Firehouse 5) Bridge-Pine
Rd. Really interested in N.A. at Ryan High School
1-Came to Believe 37th & Chestnut, 2-Center City Group, 3-N.E