SCINA News and Announcementshttp://www.scina.org/home/en-US2010-09-03T05:47:34ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)September InterGroup Meeting -Picnic and Electionshttp://www.scina.org/home/2010/8/27/september-intergroup-meeting-picnic-and-elections.htmlAdministrator2010-08-28T04:42:29ZCheck back shortly for information on the September Intergroup Meeting.  We will have the annual Picnic along with Elections for the Upcoming Year.  Come on out meet people from other Meetings and Getan opportunity to be of service in the next year... Stay tuned!

]]>Intergroup Meeting on Sunday!http://www.scina.org/home/2010/6/18/intergroup-meeting-on-sunday.htmlAdministrator2010-06-19T04:35:39ZThe Monthly Meeting of the Intergroup is Coming up This Sunday , June 20, 2010.

All are welcome and we can use more representation of the meetings in the area.  Follow the link To get information on how to get to the meeting.

 

 Look Forward to seeing new faces there!

]]>11th Annual Retreat - Now Taking reservations. July 17 -18, 2010http://www.scina.org/home/2010/5/16/11th-annual-retreat-now-taking-reservations-july-17-19-2010.htmlAdministrator2010-05-16T16:17:49ZWho? Nicotine Anonymous members and Guests.

What? A two day retreat focused on prayer and meditation.

Where? Joshua Tree Retreat Center at the Institute of Mental Physics.

When? 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010 until 12:00 p.m. July 18, 2010.

Why? To Broaden our spiritual life within the framework of the Nicotine Anonymous Steps and Traditions.

How? In one-hour workshops on Saturday and Sunday, we will use meditation and prayer to study our relationship with the God of our understanding. On Saturday night, we’ll hold a Nicotine Anonymous meeting under the desert stars in the shadow of Joshua Tree National Park.

Cost? $100.00 - This includes Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday and Lodging for your overnight stay. ($130.00 if paid after May 31, 2010)

To sign up , or for more information:

Contact Jane Haskell at (323) 852-1518

Get the Flyer here.

]]>World Services Nicotine Anonymous - Call to Servicehttp://www.scina.org/home/2010/3/24/world-services-nicotine-anonymous-call-to-service.htmlAdministrator2010-03-24T14:38:20ZNicotine Anonymous World Services is in need of Volunteers to take on the Following open positions:

Bylaws Coordinator

The bylaws coordinator compiles suggested changes to the Bylaws and presents them to the annual Conference.

Web Coordinator

This coordinator monitors our World services website for up to date information and ease of use and recommends improvements to the Chairperson as well as posting updates to the Current Events, Public Outreach and Archives sections of the website. Our Current Coordinator will be resigning in April 2011. This position requires technical expertise and we would like to identify a replacement early so you can work with our current webmaster for transition period.

Telephone and E-mail Servants

From the comfort of your own home, you can respond to telephone calls and e-mails from those who are just starting our on their path to freedom.

Translators

Help us spread the word by translating our literature, or step up to the plate when foreigh-speaking inquiries come to our attention.

For further information about any of these positins, please contact

Nicotine Anonymous World Services

419 Main Street, PMB #370

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

or email  chairperson@nicotine-anonymous.org

]]>Save the Date: Wednesday January 13, 2010 - Post Holiday Dinner Meetinghttp://www.scina.org/home/2009/12/20/save-the-date-wednesday-january-13-2010-post-holiday-dinner.htmlAdministrator2009-12-21T02:03:42ZCome Celebrate  After the Holidays at the 16th Annual Nicotine Anonymous Holiday Dinner Meeting.

Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Sizzler, 1401 North Harbor, Fullerton, CA

There will be Guest Speakers and Fellow ship - all are welcome!

]]>Tenth Annual Marathon Meeting Sat. November 21, 2009http://www.scina.org/home/2009/10/17/tenth-annual-marathon-meeting-sat-november-21-2009.htmlAdministrator2009-10-18T05:04:04ZEach year, The Southern California Intergroup of Nicotine Anonymous ( SCINA), hosts a Marathon Meeting. Members from across Southern California lead meetings, every hour, on the hour, for one whole day . This event is a wonderful opportunity to share our experience, strength and hope with other members across the region.

Join us at the Calvary Baptist Church for an hour or the whole day!

 

Date:  Saturday, November 21, 2009

Time:  9:00 am to 9:00 p.m.

Location: Calvary Baptist Church

Family Center, Conference Room B

14722 Clark Avenue, Bellflower, CA

 

 

Nicotine Anonymous Meetings held every hour on the hour!

 Slots are available to lead a meeting.

 To sign up to lead a meeting contact:

  Call Joseph W@  (562) 644-5225

 or by Email at jojosplace@earthlink.net

 

 Download the Marathon Meeting Brochure here. 

 

 

]]>Meeting Flyer - South County Meetings!http://www.scina.org/home/2009/9/22/meeting-flyer-south-county-meetings.htmlAdministrator2009-09-22T13:10:58ZTwo Meetings in South County - One in Laguna Hills and One In San Juan Capistrano.  They have put together a Meeting Flyer.  

You Can down load it here.  If you or someone you know is looking for a meeting near there - Download the flyer and check it out.

 

SUNDAYS AT 5:00 PM             

ST. GEORGES CHURCH

23802 Avenida De La Carlota

Laguna Hills, CA

 

WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30 PM

WELLS FARGO BUILDING

32222 Camino Capistrano (upstairs)

San Juan Capistrano, CA

 

]]>SCINA Annual Picnic Sept. 20, 2009http://www.scina.org/home/2009/8/25/scina-annual-picnic-sept-20-2009.htmlAdministrator2009-08-25T20:03:45ZThe 2009 Picnic is Coming up - 

 It will be held in Palms Park on September 20, 2009.  Meeting will be at 10:00 am for election of SCINA officers for the coming year.  A Potluck Picnic follows  from 12:00pm until 4pm.  Its for anyone in Nicotine Anonymous or family or friends. Bring something to share and come out and have some fun!  Celebrate your smobriety with us!

 

Information can Be found on the link to the Event in the menu bar - or by clicking here.

 

 Flyer can be downloaded by clicking here.

]]>Get Ready for the Annual SCINA Picnic!http://www.scina.org/home/2009/7/19/get-ready-for-the-annual-scina-picnic.htmlAdministrator2009-07-20T06:36:31ZIntergroup Picnic The Annual Picnic events scinaEvery September, on the third Sunday of the Month - SCINA holds a picnic for all the members of NicA who would like to attend.  It is also the time of year where we elect out new officers for the comming year.  This year it will be held in the Los Angeles Area  - in Culver City at Palms Park.

More detailed information , including a flyer and a map will be posted shortly .

Check back on the web site for more information shortly!

]]>Time to Sign up The 10th Annual Nicotine Anonymous Retreathttp://www.scina.org/home/2009/4/27/time-to-sign-up-the-10th-annual-nicotine-anonymous-retreat.htmlAdministrator2009-04-27T05:23:24ZDownload the Brochure here

To sign up , or for more information:

Contact Jane Haskell at (323) 852-1518

Who? :Nicotine Anonymous members and Guests.

What? A two day retreat focused on prayer and meditation.

Where? Joshua Tree Retreat Center at the Institute of Mental Physics.

When? 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 until 12:00 p.m. July 12, 2009.

Why?To Broaden our spiritual life within the framework of the Nicotine Anonymous Steps and Traditions.

How? In one-hour workshops on Saturday and Sunday, we will use meditation and prayer to study our relationship with the God of our understanding. On Saturday night, we’ll hold a Nicotine Anonymous meeting under the desert stars in the shadow of Joshua Tree National Park.

Cost? $130.00 - This includes Lunch and Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday and Lodging for your overnight stay.


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