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SAA Green Book available in eBook format

The ISO is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the SAA Green Book, Sex Addicts Anonymous, in downloadable electronic format. The eBook can be purchased from the ISO office or online from the SAA Store (http://saa-store.org/book) for $8.95.

After online purchase is complete, you will receive an e-mail with a link to download a zip file that contains both the mobi (Kindle) and ePUB (Nook) versions of the book. One of these formats can be read on most e-readers available today.

Special thanks go out to an anonymous member of the fellowship, who took the time to create the eBook version. Such generous help from volunteer members enhances the capacity of the ISO to support member groups in carrying the SAA message of recovery to sex addicts everywhere.

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Member Submissions needed to complete the SAA Meditation Book

• Yes, you can write meditations for the new book! Are you not quite sure how?
• Come to one of the LitCom teleconference workshops to learn how to write a meditation.
• These teleconferences will be based on the workshop presented at the Oakland convention.
• Learn step-by-step what is involved, and practice writing a meditation during the workshop.
• Please join us at one of these times for an hour and a half of creative service.

SAA Meditation Book Vision Statement

The SAA Meditation Book carries the message of recovery by collecting into one volume diverse voices of the SAA fellowship to serve as a resource for meditation and prayer for the addict in recovery and the sex addict who still suffers.

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Meditation Writing Teleconference Workshop

All those interested in contributing to the Meditation Book are invited to attend one or more tele-workshops. We will go over the guidelines and process for submission; there will be ample time for writing, and time for sharing as well. Please consider joining us for this unique service opportunity!

All workshops are the 4th Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Central Time and last until 6:30 p.m.:

• Sunday October 23
• Sunday November 27
• Sunday December 25 -- CANCELLED
• Sunday January 22
• Sunday February 26
• Sunday March 25
• Sunday April 22

To register, call 1-800-477-8191 or email meditation@saa-recovery.org.

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Guidelines for Meditations

The ISO Literature Committee welcomes submission of entries from the fellowship-at-large for possible inclusion in the SAAMeditation Book. The Meditation Book will consist of 366 entries, one for eachday of the calendar year.

To ensure consideration, submissions should follow these guidelines:

1. A short quotation should be taken from SAA publications that are Literature Committee approved or Conference approved (see list below). The quote must be exact and followed by a citation that includes the name of the publication and page number, using the following style: Sex Addicts Anonymous, p.20. Submissions using quotes from other sources will not be considered.
2. The main body of the entry should be a thought-provoking expansion of the topic or principle expressed in the quotation, ideally including some fresh perspective on a particular aspect of SAA recovery. What we're looking for is your experience, your strength, your hope, and your voice. Please note that we have found that using "I" rather than "we" in the body of the meditation makes for a stronger meditation message.
3. At the bottom of the page, a concise statement in the author's own words should summarize the main idea of the meditation or offer a poignant challenge or affirmation.
4. Each entry should be 200-300 words including the quotation and the closing affirmation, so that each meditation will fit on a single page. Multiple entries may address slightly different aspects of the same subject.
5. Submissions must include your name and contact information and be accompanied by a signed release. By signing the release, the author grants the ISO of SAA, Inc. sole rights to edit, alter, publish, or reject any submission. A blank release form is available in this newsletter or may be obtained from the ISO office or downloaded and printed from the SAA website.

	SAA Literature
	Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA Green Book)
	Sex Addicts Anonymous(book) Abstinence The Bubble Abstinence and Boundaries in SAA Writing to Prisoners First Step to Recovery Intergroup Guide Getting Started in Sex Addicts Anonymous Group Guide Sex Addicts Anonymous(pamphlet) Sexual Sobriety and the Internet A Special Welcome to the Woman Newcomer Three Circles Tools of Recovery

Please send a digital copy of your submission (attached as .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt, or in the body of the email) to meditation@saa-recovery.org. Include complete contact information and, if possible, a signed scanned release. All submitters must send a release form - one per author - before submissions can be considered.

You can also send your meditation, contact information, and signed release by postal mail to: ISO, PO Box 70949, Houston, TX 77270.

If at all possible, please send your submission in digital form. We will, of course, consider all submissions. You will be sent a confirmation that your submission has been received.

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Do you have information for the SAA history project?

Jim D. of Austin, TX, has volunteered to write a history monograph, chronicling the beginning and growth of the SAA fellowship. Recently, he has made arrangements with the ISO office, to record interviews with members of the SAA fellowship, who have information about the fellowship, the ISO, or other aspects of our organization.

If you have information, insights, or historical perspectives on the early days or more recent expansion of SAA around the world, please let us know. Members who wish to volunteer for phone interviews and possible follow-up questions, can send their contact information to director@saa-iso.org. All responses will remain confidential in accordance with SAA's Twelve Traditions.

Help us produce the most complete and accurate history possible!

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SAA pamphlets now available to read online!

The International Service Organization of SAA is pleased to announce the availability of SAA pamphlets on the SAA website (saa-recovery.org). The pamphlets may be found by following the "SAA literature" sub-tab from the Home page. Also included are the pamphlets in Spanish and the "Pathway to Recovery" pamphlet in French.

This milestone has been accomplished by the combined efforts of the ISO Literature Committee, the ISO office, and the ISO Board of Trustees and its committees, specifically the Online Presence Committee and the International Development Committee. We believe that ready access to SAA literature online will greatly enhance the capacity of member groups and individual members of the fellowship to carry the SAA message of recovery more effectively and more efficiently.

As before, the printed pamphlets are available for purchase from the ISO - either through the online SAA Store or by telephone or postal mail from the ISO office. Don't forget to ask about our volume discount.

This development is a good example of how the ISO is working to support members of the fellowship and member groups. As you benefit from having access to the SAA pamphlets online, please remember that the ISO is totally dependent on financial support from members, member groups, and intergroups to offer and maintain this type of service for the fellowship. If you appreciate what the ISO does for you, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today.

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Newsletter Features Topical Issues

This year The Outer Circle will feature articles on specific Steps, Traditions, and other selected topics. For topics and deadlines for submission, see the newsletter page on this website.

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Arizona Winter Twelve-Step Retreat

February 10-12, 2012

The 2012 Winter Twelve-Step Retreat will be held on the weekend of February 10-12 in St David, Arizona. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the retreat will be a special trip through the Twelve Steps. It concludes at midday on Sunday. For more information, visit http://saa-phoenix.org or e-mail retreat@saa-phoenix.org.

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Southern Arizona Learning Day

February 18, 2012

The Southern Arizona Intergroup is sponsoring SAA Learning Day in Tucson on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The program includes sessions on carrying the message, sponsorship, service, and tools. A time of fun and fellowship will follow lunch. For additional information, contact activities@saa-soaz.org.

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Sober and Sustainable Meetings Tele-Workshop

February 25, 2012

The Women's Outreach Subcommittee of the General Outreach Committee is sponsoring a tele-workshop entitled, "Sober and Sustainable Meetings," on Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. CST. The panel of men and women will discuss their experience, strength, and hope around the need for safe meetings. The workshop is open to all SAA members and may be accessed by calling 218-862-6400, pass code 7954636 approximately five minutes before the start time.

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Southern Minnesota Retreat

February 24-26, 2012

The Southern Minnesota Annual SAA Retreat is planned for February 24-26, 2012, at Janesville, MN. The retreat begins with a time for fellowship on Friday evening. For more information, contact Gary R at (507) 340-7319, or by e-mail at gdrowles@aol.com.

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Houston SAA Retreat

February 24-26, 2012

The Houston Intergroup 2012 retreat will be held February 24-26, 2012 in Caldwell, TX. The theme of the retreat is "Going the Distance for your Recovery" and will be based on the Twelve Steps and the tools of recovery. Long-time sober members will also share their stories. For more information, email houstonsaaretreat2012@gmail.com.

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Gulf Coast Serenity Retreat

April 13-15, 2012

The Gulf Coast Region Intergroup (GCRIG) of SAA invites all SAA members to the annual Serenity Retreat to be held north of New Orleans the weekend of April 13-15. The theme this year - "Keep It Simple - The 12 Steps" - features four workshops, as well as ample personal time for study, reflection, meditation, and recreation. For more information or to register, contact the GCRIG at http://gcrig.org or 504-390-6954.

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