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IAC Newsletter – October 2005

  • Steve N.
  • Nov 15
  • 2 min read

IAC Newsletter – October 2005

(International Advisory Council for Homosexual Men & Women in AA)


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The October 2005 IAC Newsletter focuses on outreach, disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina, updated contact information, and service announcements as the LGBTQ+ AA community enters the holiday season. This issue reflects IAC’s commitment to helping members in need, supporting roundups and intergroups, and strengthening communication worldwide.


The newsletter opens with a reminder that the IAC mailing address has changed, due to the previous private mailbox service going bankrupt:


IACPO Box 1866San Benito, TX 78586

The committee expresses gratitude for ongoing donations, which support the GLBT recovering community across AA.


💰 Treasurer Update

Because the bank was still processing signature card changes for the new Treasurer (Kevin W.), a full report would begin the following month. At the time of the letter, the current balance was reported as:


Bank balance: $2,918.50


This included payments for:

  • Delaware state charter renewal

  • Website expenses

  • Insurance for the Toronto International Convention facilities (as recommended by GSO)


🌍 Requests for Support & Service


Several important messages from the fellowship are included:

• Big Apple Roundup (NYC)

Information provided by Blair for coverage of the November 24–27, 2005 event.Rep: Herbert W. – 917-660-3017

• New Jersey Roundup Planning (First Meeting)

NJ held its first brainstorming meeting on October 16, 2005 for a possible 2007 roundup.Assistance and experience-sharing requested.

• Al-Anon Speaker Search – Los Angeles AALA 2006

Maureen C. (Al-Anon Program Chair) is looking to connect with GLBT Al-Anon speakers for Memorial Day Weekend 2006.

• Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief – Literature Needed

A powerful appeal from the Baton Rouge AA Central Office asks for:

  • Big Books

  • 12&12s

  • Monetary donations


To supply shelters filled with displaced AA members after Katrina. The message describes overwhelming generosity from AA members nationwide and lists additional central office links in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas where donations could be sent.


This request underscores IAC’s mission to support LGBTQ+ AA members—but also AA as a whole—wherever need exists.


💻 Website Updates

IAC is in the process of securing a new webmaster; updates will be posted on the website once established. Members are reminded to include “www.” when entering the address to avoid landing on unrelated sites.


📨 How to Reach IAC

Members are asked to continue sending all correspondence to:stanleyiac@yahoo.com


🌈 Closing Message

Deputy Chair Stan L. expresses gratitude for the support that keeps IAC operating:

“Without you, IAC could not exist.”

IAC Newsletter – October 2005

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