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Grapevine Rep News, 2008

1. Area 30 hosts Grapevine Day
Frank T., Area 30 GV Chair, is sharing the program from his area's Grapevine Day in case any one else wants to use the format in other Areas. The special event featured discussions on the Grapevine's history, using it for recovery, and writing an article for the Grapevine. Area 30 Grapevine Day

2. Writing workshop kicks off Area 02 assembly Area 02's summer Area assembly held in Homer, Alaska, opened with a Grapevine writing workshop, reports Area 02 GV chair Cherry R. "We had a large attendance and enjoyed talking about how the Grapevine helps us carry the message," she says. Some attendees had had stories published; others had sent in stories. "We went over how to submit an article -- what can and cannot be used. People were very happy and enjoyed the whole thing." Cherry provided a sample writing workshop format for others to borrow, change, or update as needed in other Areas. Area 02 Writing Workshop

3. Area 65 Grape-a-thon passes it on Northeast Texas Area 65 hosted a Grape-a-Thon in July, and is passing along a PDF of its program to share with other Areas planning similar events. "I was very impressed with the extent and content of the information that was shared," reported Conley B., SW Regional Trustee and Grapevine Board member. "It was a delight to see and hear the event." Area 65 Grape-a-thon

4. Rhode Island Young People talk up the Grapevine Attendees at the Ocean State Young People's Conference, held in June in North Scituate, Rhode Island, were encouraged to subscribe to the Grapevine, become a Grapevine Rep, or purchase a gift subscription for a treatment center or agency. Alison H., Area 61 Grapevine Committee Chair, provided a sample of the informational flyer that was distributed. Area 61 Flyer

5. Area 44's Grape Fest Northern New Jersey Area 44 hosted a Grape Fest, featuring local GV committee members and a member of the Grapevine staff, in South Plainfield, New Jersey, in May. Attached is their handout for others to consider. Area 44 Flyer

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