Category Archives: Organization
New, Longer Office Hours at LifeRing Service Center
LifeRing is, of course, almost entirely an all-volunteer organization. The one exception is our paid office administrator, the inestimable Rachaell, who has been (while juggling other jobs) putting in a nine hour week at the Service Center, handling book orders … Continue reading
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Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year from all of us at LifeRing Secular Recovery! 2010 was the year for beginning a major transition for LifeRing, as our founding leader, Martin N., stepped back from his CEO role. Marty had given his all to … Continue reading
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Donations
Just like almost every other non-profit organization, LifeRing faces the need to increase its revenue if it wants to grow. There are three basic streams of money available to us: income from book sales; donations, and grants. Book sales have … Continue reading
A Thank-You to LifeRing Convenors
As the year winds down, I, both personally as Executive Director and on behalf of the Board of Directors, want to take a moment to express gratitude to those who make LifeRing the organization that it is: the convenors. These … Continue reading
Dollar-a-Sober-Month Fundraiser for LifeRing
Kathleen G., in Denver, Colorado, has suggested that the LifeRing members there contribute one dollar to LifeRing for every month they’ve been clean-and-sober. It’s such a good idea, all LifeRingers should consider joining the effort. Kathleen writes: “A year or … Continue reading
Open House at the LifeRing Service Center
This Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll be having an Open House at the LifeRing Service Center, 1440 Broadway, Ste. 312, in Oakland. It’s a chance to say hello to Craig — the Executive Director — … Continue reading
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Mission Statement Adopted
At its monthly meeting on 11/14/2010, the LifeRing Board of Directors approved wording for a Mission Statement. Such a statement is intended to provide a concise description of the organization’s purpose. It is not intended to be comprehensive, but the … Continue reading
LifeRing Canada Moving Forward
Things are hopping in Victoria, BC, Canada. Martin Nicolaus, a founder of LifeRing and its leader from the beginning until this past summer, will be visiting Victoria from Oct. 4th – 7th for a series of events, including a lecture … Continue reading
Conference Calls
LifeRing member Mona H., who also serves as our East Coast Coordinator of Outreach, has been using a combination of old and new technology to provide a new way for members to meet together and support one another. Using an … Continue reading
LifeRing to Participate in National Recovery Month
September 2010 will be the 21st annual Recovery Month (www.recoverymonth.gov) observance by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Recovery Month serves to educate … Continue reading
