Dry Dock Newsletter

November 2010 Financial Highlights

$16,388  =  Revenue (Results of rents, coffee, snacks & books)

$18,235  =  Expenses  

$  1,847  =  Dry Dock Operating Loss without donations

$  2,745  =  Donations

$     898  =  Surplus (to reserves)

As you can see Donations are CRITICAL to our survival.  These donations are the reason the Dry Dock is in the black.

Revenue from rents, coffee, snacks and books are not enough to keep our doors open.  We need the support of donors who are willing to go the extra mile by donating $10 to $20 on their credit cards each month.  These donations and others guarantee that the Dry Dock will be able to:

Continue our services to the

San Francisco recovering community 

(10,000 people per month in over 420 meetings per month)

 

Our "Friend" medallion was designed to thank those who have come forward with their donations. 

 

We will replace this section in January with a financial summary report for 2010.

These financials will not show the vital work and savings that our volunteers contribute but they have saved us countless thousands in repairs.  I keep saying we have the best volunteers on the planet and the board and I are grateful for their services. 

 

If you have any questions,

please call Sandy at 415-673-4009 or Rich at 415-425-3739.

Matching Funds

This is the time of year that companies match donations made by their employees.  If your company does match funds, consider the Dry Dock as your choice to receive these funds. 

IT MAKES IT PAINLESS

TO DOUBLE

YOUR SUPPORT OF THE DRY DOCK!

Dry Dock News:

New Books

We are pleased to announce that we have increased the variety of books offered for sale at the Dock.  New book selections include:

The Greatest Miracle in the World

Basics for the Heart

Living Buddha, Living Christ

Zen of Recovery

A New Al-Anon Section has been added containing:

In All Our Affairs

One Day At A Time

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in Al-Anon

Al-Anon  Paths to Recovery

 

Book ideas, recommendations?  Please notify Sandy B. at email "sandy@drydocksf.org" or in the suggestion box in the Dry Dock.

 

New Chips

 

As usual we have the AA aluminum chips for each month and the brass chips for each year.  This is standard stock at the Dry Dock.  However, we have added the following new chips, please check us out.

Camel

Rose

24 hour

Higher Power

Sailboat

Each of the above has a tender message on the front and back.  These are not specific month-year chips, rather they are for special occasions where you want to up-lift a friend.

Gold plate 

Tri-plate

The above is a special way of celebrating an AA anniversary with a close friend.  They are samples only. We will be happy to special order the right year for you.  Stop at he counter.

Car Donation Reminder 

Thanks to our Friends we have received donations on behalf of the sale of their cars.

If you are replacing your car and wish to have a tax write off rather than a trade in, please consider donating to our partner, Car Donation Services, in the name of the Dry Dock.  For more information, Car Donation Services can be contacted at: 1-888-686-4483.

Lost and Found:

Please check with the counter person if you have lost anything as we will clean out Lost and Found on December 15th.  At that time everything will be donated.

Meeting Updates:

Meeting Information:

We would like to see this section grow with the information you provide.  Please contact Sandy B at 415-673-4009.

Meetings In Need of Support:  We will report on these meetings next month.

New Dry Dock Meetings:

 

Transgender Men and Transgender Women are invited to attend a new meeting at 7:05 PM Thursday night.

Potential New Meetings at the Dry Dock:

These will be announced next month.

We will be happy to speak with anyone who wants to start a new meeting.  Please contact Sandy B at 415-673-4009.

Dry Dock Stories: Memories of 2118 Greenwich

The last time I shared my memories of 2118 Greenwich I spoke of what it was like to fly across the country to start a new life.  In the last half of 2008 I thought that I was headed for Florida to retire and then came the offer for a job managing a place called the Dry Dock for the San Francisco recovering community.  I had no idea what I would experience at this Dry Dock but I prayed on that flight that I would be able to serve with grace.

Almost 2 years later, I sit here in total awe of my Higher Power who side tracked me and instead of Florida it was to be San Francisco.  I have said this to many of you, this is not a job, it is not a career, it is my vocation and it is a pleasure to serve you.

I entered AA over 29 years ago and it is only through you that I have been able to maintain sobriety.  That is how it works, we share our experience, strength and hope.  My new San Francisco family has played a major part in my sobriety and I am eternally grateful to all of you.

Love,

Sandy B.

Suggestions: 

Please give us your thoughts, the Dry Dock is yours.

SF Bay Area Activities:

We would like to add sections that contain your information.  Help us expand the Dry Dock Newsletter.

Who is speaking at what meetings across the SF Bay area Who is celebrating anniversaries: AA, NA, OA, ACA, etc.

What about your vacations - do you have a desire to share. 

Your information will bring all who read the newsletter smiles and feelings of gratitude and hope.  Email "sandy@drydocksf.org" or in the suggestion box in the Dry Dock.

Excerpts from Daily Reflections: December 25

"At Peace With Life"

"Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all of our activities.  "How can I best serve Thee - Thy will (not mine) be done.""

Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85

"I read this passage each morning, to start off my day, because it is a continual reminder to  "practice these principles in all my affairs."  When I keep God's will at the forefront of my mind, I am able to do what I should be doing, and that puts me at peace with life, myself and God"