Announcements

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ATTENTION ALL GSRs: Please read ALL announcements from this GSR Quick Script at your meetings, even if some of the announcements have been posted to this space for more than two weeks. NorCal CMA wants to ensure that all members of the fellowship are aware of important updates and events. Thank you for your service!

GSR Announcements (Quick Script)

The California Area Assembly will meet on Saturday, December 6th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in a hybrid format. The Assembly will include CAA business updates, elections for Chair, Secretary, Structure & Finance Chair, and Delegate, as well as a nomination for Pacific Region Trustee. GSRs, Alternates, DCMs, and CAA Officers are encouraged to attend and vote, but all members of CMA are welcome. Visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements to download the flyer, Zoom link, meeting agenda, and for more information.

Registration has opened for the Annual NorCalCMA Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The retreat will take place April 17th through 19th. Newcomer scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis. To register or get more information about this amazing weekend of workshops, food and fellowship, please go to NorCalCMAretreat.org.

Join us for the annual NorCal CMA Holiday Party on Saturday, December 13th from 7-10 pm at the Castro Country Club. This FREE event will have a potluck dinner and the movie Bad Santa. Drinks will be provided. If you would like to bring something, email socialeventschair@norcalcma.org or visit NorCalCMA.org/socialevents for more information.

On Monday, December 22nd, immediately following the 6:00 p.m. meeting at the Sacramento LGBT Center, the Sacramento Fellowship will host a pizza party and excursion to the "Fabulous 40's" neighborhood in East Sacramento to view the amazing display of holiday lights. Pizza is free, but there is a suggested $20 donation to offset registration costs for newcomers attending the 2026 Norcal CMA Retreat in April. For more information, contact Todd N. at retreatchair@norcalcma.org.

Attention all Literature Reps and trusted servants: We have lots of NEW Newcomer Packets available with CMA pamphlets to distribute at your meetings. These free packets include key helpful tips and information for newcomers. Email literature@norcalcma.org to order yours today.

The Tuesday 7:30 pm In-Person meeting of West Side Steps in San Francisco has a new, temporary location due to facility renovations. Now through December 23rd, West Side Steps will be meeting at St. Francis Episcopal Church at 399 San Fernando Way (at Ocean Avenue). There's plentiful street parking and it's one block from Junipero Serra & Ocean Avenue stop on MUNI Metro's K-Ingleside line. Visit NorCalCMA.org/meetings for more meeting information.

And, finally, you can visit NorCalCMA.org/announcements, for all the latest updates.

Updated Friday, 12/5/2025

Announcements (Long Form)

Want to request a new announcement or update?

In an effort to keep our GSR Announcements quick and easy-to-understand, we have a few requests when making an announcement request.

- - Email your announcement requests to webmaster@norcalcma.org with the subject, "Announcement Request."
  - Please submit your announcement in clear, easy-to-understand language.
  - If your announcement is about a specific CMA-related event in Northern California and you would like us to add a graphic or event to our Facebook pages, please attach that to the email. (We will coordinate with the relevant committee, and they may reach out for more information if needed.)
  - Please indicate it's period of relevancy, (i.e. how long your announcement should be available.) — Typically, announcements stay on the GSR Quick Script for one to two weeks, and on this Announcements page for one month.

Note: Announcements may be copy edited for clarity and concision. We may reach out to you for additional clarification before posting the update. After the updated has been published to the website, please confirm with the Webmaster that the published update is accurate.

If you are requesting a change or update to any page of our website, please email the Webmaster and include a link to the page accompanied by a detailed request.

To Request and Announcement or a Website Update, please email:
webmaster@norcalcma.org

Updated Friday, 8/8/2025

California Area Assembly (CAA) — 2025 Annual Assembly

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1-4:00 pm PST

The California Area Assembly will hold its Annual Assembly on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Being Alive, 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 450, in Los Angeles, with hybrid access available on Zoom. (See information below).

The CAA is part of the CMA service structure and supports Groups and Districts across California in carrying the message to the crystal meth addict who still suffers. The Assembly ensures California’s voice is represented at the CMA General Service Conference and conducts elections for key trusted-servant positions.

This year’s agenda includes California Area business updates, elections for Chair, Secretary, Structure & Finance Chair, and Delegate to the General Service Conference, along with the nomination of a Pacific Region Trustee candidate.

All CMA members are welcome to attend. Voting members include GSRs, Alternate GSRs, DCMs, CAA Officers, Subcommittee Chairs, and CMA Trustees residing in California.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

1:00 to 4:00 pm PST
Hybrid — Open to All

Being Alive
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90028

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Join Meeting: https://bit.ly/cmacaa25
Meeting ID: 890 7333 5556
Passcode: 273113

Download the CAA Assembly Flyer (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AU02f7XnhhNKU3MzNwY9klBFa-V4rncF/view?usp=sharing
Download the CAA Assembly Invitation Email (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i4LEsI6cn1LCbBlBHpCQfuUrNu90Rxtw/view?usp=drive_link
Download the CAA Assembly Election Checklist (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4XwwzXVG5_vEzZtX4kAKWOlIcCea0so/view?usp=sharing

For Questions regarding the CAA Assembly, email chair@californiaareaassembly.org for more information.

Download our new Newsletter: Voices of Hope

Download the November 2025 Newsletter Here

The Public Information & Outreach Committee (PI&O) is excited to announce our district's new quarterly newsletter. A big thank you for all the work Aaron H. put into getting this together! We are looking forward to seeing how this is used in our fellowship and also in the larger community as a tool to carry the message that recovery from crystal meth is possible.

Do you have an idea for a story or topic? Do you want to write a piece? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to newsletter@norcalcma.org and we will be in touch.

Direct Link to the Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rj_th-8jp7LR4aLCeT5i4bzKvLcfrfcr/view?usp=sharing

NorCalCMA-Newsletter_Q4_Nov2025.pdf

Updated Wednesday, 11/19/2025

Download our Pull-Tab Flyer

Now You can Print and Post this helpful Pull-Tab Flyer

The Public Information & Outreach Committee (PI&O) of NorCal CMA has designed this flyer that you can print and post in your office, in rehab facilities, clubhouses or on community bulletin boards. This PDF offers helpful information on how to find our meetings and find support for those for whom crystal meth has become a problem.

See the PDF below, or download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SDa8n8TXTxmO-I8Y4JM9fP8cjFBv-oVU/view?usp=sharing

NorCalCMA_PIO_Pull-Tab-Flyer.pdf

Updated Monday, 5/12/2025

Phone Line Service

The PI&O Committee is looking for volunteers to take calls from addicts in need of support, and those who may have questions about the CMA program. Phone Line Volunteers are remote positions, and we have openings with some shifts as short as 1-hour-per-week.

The minimum requirements are 1 year of continuous clean time AND completion of all 12 steps with a sponsor. Please see the Standing Committees or Events page for information on our monthly PI&O Committee meetings on Zoom.

For more information email the PI&O Chair:
publicinfochair@norcalcma.org

Updated Saturday, 3/22/2025

Hospitals & Institutions

The NorCal CMA H&I committee has been flooded with requests from facilities to host CMA meetings in their facilities. We have a waiting list for locations in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, and Santa Cruz but we need a minimum of four volunteers per facility before we can add a new facility to the schedule.

Many times, an H&I meeting is the first introduction to Crystal Meth Anonymous that many inmates, clients, or patients receive. Therefore, it is important that the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps be informative, clear, concise, positive, and solution oriented.

H&I Committee Meeting — 4th Saturdays

10:30 am to 11:15 am PT
Online via Zoom — CMA H&I Committee Meeting

Join Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/84737139750
Meeting ID: 847 3713 9750
Passcode: H&I2023

If you are interested in learning more about H&I or how you can get connected with service to a facility, please join us on the 4th Saturday of Every month on Zoom, or email hospitalschair@norcalcma.org.

Updated Friday, 11/28/2025

Join the Social Events Committee

Joining the committee is not only a great way to be of service, but will help us ensure that we are connecting with the fellowship across Northern California. By joining as a regional sub-chair, you'll have discretionary control over a $250 annual budget—which can be renewed by approval of the Social Events Committee—to finance regional social events where all members from that region and the district as a whole can join in fun fellowship activities.

Regional Sub-Chair Trusted Servant Position Requirements:

Minimum Sobriety Time Requirement: 1 year
Length of Service Commitment: 1 year
Meeting Attendance Requirement: Sub-Chairs should attend at least two meetings per month in their region
Expense Reimbursement: Only expenses that are accompanied by receipts can be reimbursed
Annual Budget: $250 (which can be renewed by approval of the Social Events Committee)

The Social Events Committee is always looking for volunteers who want to bring their ideas for creative events and sober meet-ups to the fellowship. We host dozens of events throughout the year to provide opportunities for connection and fellowship outside of meetings. Join us at our online committee meetings on the 4th Monday of every month at 7:30 pm.

4th Mondays of Every Month

7:30 to 8:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom — Social Events Committee Meeting

Join Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/89406146305
Meeting ID: 894 0614 6305
Passcode: Social2023

If you are interested in a position, have questions about the committee, or would like more information, please email the Social Events Chair at socialeventschair@norcalcma.org.

Updated Saturday, 3/8/2025

NorCal CMA Monthly Intergroup Meeting

The Northern California district of Crystal Meth Anonymous meets on the second Saturday of every month at the Castro Community Meeting Room in San Francisco from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. All members of the fellowship, GSRs, and Board members are invited to attend. This is where we meet to share updates from our individual meetings, and events and other information from across our fellowship.

NorCal CMA Intergroup — 2nd Saturdays

11:00 am to 12:30 pm PT
Online — NorCal CMA Board Members, Committee Chairs, GRSs, and members of the fellowship

Castro Community Meeting Room
511 Castro Street (Above Bank of America)
San Francisco, CA 94114

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Join Meeting Remotely: https://zoom.us/j/97432901845
Meeting ID: 974 3290 1845
Passcode: 839860

All NorCal CMA Members are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the NorCal CMA District/Intergroup. All Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and Board Members are strongly encouraged to attend so that their groups are well represented.

Updated Saturday, 12/14/2024

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