Dallas 24 Hour Club

Gratitude from a D24HC Alumnus

Michael — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:17:20 +0000

From Patricia Stingly:

When I came to the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, I didn’t believe that what they said was true. I came to the 24 Hour Club with apprehension and I quickly found that I was surrounded by people just like me. I turned my will (Thoughts) and life (Actions) over to a power greater than myself, and I started trusting people in the program with multiple years. For me the 24 hour club was my sanctuary. I grew up thinking things had to be a certain way; I learned that my thoughts and actions have to be conducive to my higher powers will for me. How I discover that purpose in part was when I lived at the 24, sponsors said “trust GOD”, “clean house”, and “help others”, so I did. Today I still attend meetings, volunteer my time, and support the 24 Hour Club.

Thanks

Patricia Stingly, D24HC Alumni

6 Ways You Can Help The D24HC Make Another 40 Years!

Michael — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:48 +0000

Hello Friend of the Dallas 24 Hour Club! Well, boy that last 40 years sure was easy! LOL But really, the D24HC takes a lot of volunteers to survive and thrive, in addition to our paid staff that keeps things running day to day.

I am writing to share some of the many service needs our organization has currently. This is a good list, but by all means not comprehensive, if you have something to offer and it is not listed here, please speak up and show up!

1. It goes without saying, but I will, outside attendance at D24HC Meetings & sponsorship

2. Fundraising from grass roots to grants to food donations

3. Chairman for The Friends of 24, our service organization

4. Restaurant General Manager to oversee and set direction and policy for the D24HC Cafe’

5. Board Members

6. Friends of 24 Meeting Coordinator

Email me your name, number, interest and I will call: fo24dallas@gmail.com

All the best,

Michael Rowles

A Recipe for Thanksgiving at the 24 - 11/26/2009

Michael — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:08 +0000

Well Friends the Holiday Season is upon us and some extremely wonderful things occur at The Dallas 24 Hour Club for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every year the D24HC expresses its gratitude to the community and sets an example for those early in sobriety with Thanksgiving and Christmas lunch to the residents of the house, visitors to the house and the community!

Basically we feed anyone and everyone that shows up and are known throughout the East Dallas & AA Community for doing so.

Thanksgiving is 1 week away and we want to invite everyone to come down for Thanksgiving or Service (plenty of opportunities to help out with Thanksgiving Lunch). There will be a meeting at Noon and then Thanksgiving afterward at approximately 1:15pm next Thursday 11/26/2009.

Please forward this email around, announce at your group and help spread the word.

We also have need for Thanksgiving food like:

1. 10 cakes

2. Bread/Rolls

3. Cranberry Sauce

4. Sweet Potatoes

5. Fresh Vegetables like corn & carrots

6. 6 Large Turkeys

7. 3 Large Hams

Please call the D24HC to arrange donation drop-off: 214-823-3200

Thanks and have a wonderful Thanksgiving…if you are reading this you have a lot to be grateful for, fellow traveler!

All the best,

Michael Rowles

Join The D24HC on Facebook (from 10/26/09 newsletter)

Michael — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:19:26 +0000

Guess what? The Dallas 24 Hour Club is on Facebook! Click the above DH24C Logo and you will go to Facebook where you can become our friend!

How Can I Help? (from 10/26/09 newsletter)

Michael — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:12:42 +0000

There are tons of ways to get help The D24HC. I will list some of them below. You can click on the picture to contact The D24HC, JOIN the FO24 (Friends of the 24) and checkout the website. You can also reply to this email.

Meet The Staff: Verna (from 10/26/09 newsletter)

Michael — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:10:44 +0000

Verna is one of the benefits that cannot be measured from being in service. In my time in service to the D24HC I have come to know Verna and love her. She has really grown in her sobriety as well as service as the Women’s Director at the D24HC. Make sure and hunt her down and say hi. Here is a little bit of her story at the 24 in her own words:

D24HC Re-Launches Newsletter (from 10/26/09 newsletter)

Michael — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:03:29 +0000

Hello Friend of The Dallas 24 Hour Club and welcome to the re-launch of our newsletter!

Celebrate Your Independence With Us!

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:20:57 +0000

Independence Day Is Almost Here!

Come on out and join us for a day of freedom & fellowship with FABULOUS prizes, great music and FANTASTIC FOOD (suggested donation) to include BBQ (Red, Hot & Blue), burgers, dogs

Tell Us Your Story!

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:09:12 +0000

We’re about to celebrate 40 years of the 24 Hour Club here in Dallas. We would like to know your story, so we can include it in the Archives of the 24!

Have you experienced a night or two on a 24 Hour Club mat?
What has your experience at the 24 Hour Club meant to your sobriety?
Have you carried the message at The 24? Sponsored a resident?
Shared your experience, strength, and hope at a speaker meeting?
Have you ever celebrated the holidays at the 24 Hour Club?
Celebrated your birthday at the 24 Hour Club?

You get the picture…. If you have any experiences you would like to share with us, or anyone you know, please let us know. Please help us fill in the rich history of our beloved Club.

Download the PDF Flyer to share and print!

You may contact me by phone: 214.284.6416 OR e-mail: archives@dallas24hourclub.org.

Thanks so much,
Cathy O

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admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:29:55 +0000

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