What is the name of your group?

Cherry Hill Young People

When did your group start?

June of 2001

Who were the founders of the group?

Chiara, Bob, John & Teresa, Vinnie & Bumblebee Joe

What is the reason the group was started?

To have a meeting where young people can meet

What is the frequency of the group?

Weekly, Wed. 8:00 p.m.

What type of Meeting is it?

Big Book/Discussion

4th Wed. Speaker/Celebration Meeting

Where did the group first meet?

Barclay Farms, Cherry Hill

Current Location?

Same

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

We don’t know Mr & Mrs. AA, we’re young!

What is the name of your group?

Collingswood A Way Out

When did your group start?

August 1994

Who were the founders of the group?

Bill R. Jack K., Kathleen, Steve M., Frank & Diane N.

What is the frequency of the group?

Weekly, Tues. 8:00 p.m.

What type of Meeting is it?

Big Book

Where did the group first meet?

400 Club Teamsters Collingswood

Current Location?

Transfiguration School- Route 30 Collingswood

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

No

What is the name of your group?

A Daily Reprieve

When did your group start?

December 2001

Who were the founders of the group?

Bill

What is the reason the group was started?

To have a beginners meeting

What is the frequency of the group?

Weekly Tuesday

What type of Meeting is it?

Beginners Step

Where did the group first meet?

Tues Nite Big Book

Current Location?

Transfiguration School, Collingswood

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

No

What is the name of your group?

Fellowship Group

When did your group start?

1976

Who were the founders of the group?

Big Walt & Ruthy K.

What is the reason the group was started?

More meetings in area

What is the frequency of the group?

Twice a week

What type of Meeting is it?

Step & Open Discussion

Where did the group first meet?

Christ the King, Willingboro

Current Location?

158 Warren Street, St. Stephens Church

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

Moved to Beverly from Willingboro

What is the name of your group?

F-Troop in Cinnaminson

When did your group start?

Sept. 1992

Who were the founders of the group?

Suellen C. & Steve

What is the reason the group was started?

It started as a young people’s speaker meeting, as something to do on a Saturday night for singles.

What is the frequency of the group?

Every Saturday at 8:00 p.m.

What type of Meeting is it?

Speaker

Where did the group first meet?

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church – Marsh Hall

Current Location?

Same

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

As stated above the group was started for young people by 40 year olds in A.A. Unfortunately, it was never strongly attended by young AA’s. So the name was eventually changed from F-Troop-Young People to F-Troop.

What is the name of your group?

The group is known as Hammonton Group.

When did your group start?

The group started on Sept. 12, 1958.

Who were the founders of the group?

The founders were Jack Hand & B. McNaley.

What is the reason the group was started?

McNaley had a summer home in Mullica Township and envisioned a meeting location near the home.

What is the frequency of the group?

The group meets Fridays 8:30-10:00pm and Sundays 7:30-9:00pm.

What type of Meeting is it?

The format is open discussion.

Where did the group first meet?

In 1958, the group met once a week on Fridays at Mt. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Peach & 3^rd Streets, Hammonton.  In 1972, Sundays were added by founders Tom McDermott and Pat Morgan and met at the current location.

Current Location?

Both the Friday and Sunday meetings are held at the 1^st Presbyterian Church, 326 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton.

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

There are no special problems as the group runs reasonably well.

What is the name of your group?

Happy Hour

When did your group start?

1992

Who were the founders of the group?

Don H. & Cynthia C.

What is the reason the group was started?

Wanted Meeting for after Work Crowd (New Recovery Club)

What is the frequency of the group?

Mon 5:30 p.m. Step & Trad, Mon 7:00 p.m. Beginners (Steps 1,2,3)

Tues 5:30 p.m. Open Speaker Discussion

Wed 5:30 p.m. Open Discussion

Thurs 5:30 p.m. Living Sober, Thurs 8:00 p.m. Step & Tradition

Fri 5:30 p.m. Big Book, Fri 8:00 p.m. Mens Big Book

Sat 5:30 p.m. Grapevine

Sun 7:00 p.m. Speakers

What type of Meeting is it?

See above

Where did the group first meet?

1992

Current Location?

6 Pemberton Street, Pemberton, NJ 08068

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

No

MEDFORD GROUP HISTORY 1997

Founded in September of 1972, the original Medford group had six members: Warren M., George C., Natalie R., Ollie, Betty W. and “Sir” Robert. They didn’t have either a resentment or a coffee pot — they did, however, have a strong desire to have a meeting closer to home, and a lot of hope that they would be able to get a group going in Medford.

A meeting place was found at the Westminster House on Stokes Road, someone bought a coffee pot, and the Medford Group was launched — holding an open discussion meeting each Friday evening at 8:45 pm.

A year later, Westminster House was sold to the Medford Township Board of Education. The Medford Group moved its base of operations to Hartford Road at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the very first church in Medford to welcome A.A. this same church has been home to the Medford Group ever since.

Membership in the Medford Group began to take off in the latter part of the 1970’s, and in July of 1979 the group added a Closed Step Meeting on Wednesday evenings. The need for a daytime meeting was fulfilled on Inauguration Day in January of 1981, and continues as a mainstay for those members who have difficulty getting to evening meetings.

The two evening meetings eventually grew so large, it became necessary to divide the meetings to form two Step meetings on Wednesday nights, and a Living Sober meeting for beginners was added on Friday nights. The group also decided to change the Step Meeting format on the last Wednesday of the month to study one of the 12 traditions.

The Medford Group gradually came to participate fully in all aspects of A.A. responsibility: taking and receiving speaking and chairing commitments, volunteering at the South Jersey Intergroup office, lending support to hospital and institutional commitments, and fulfilling financial commitments to St. Peters Church, Intergroup and the General Service Office in New York. The Medford Group also sent very capable representatives to the South Jersey General Service Assembly.

Through the years, membership in the Medford Group grew sevenfold, from the original six to an average of 42 persons per meeting. Of the founders, only two now survive, Natalie R., who still lives in Medford, and Betty W., who moved out of the area.

Warren, George, and “Sir” Robert all died sober, with double-digit sobriety.

As an offshoot of the Medford Group, four other groups were formed. Altogether, there are now 10 meeting per week in the Medford-Medford Lakes area.

The Medford Group has endured through gas crises, energy crises, blizzards, thunderstorms with resultant power failures, major church reconstruction and church bazaars. A.A.’s powerful message has been carried faithfully despite coffee-makers who got drunk, percolators that blew up, and a smoking ban. The group has dealt soberly with a treasurer who embezzled an entire year’s rent to St. Peter’s (all of the money was re-paid), chairpersons who resigned or moved away, missing keys, overflowing toilets, blown fuses and a visit (and arrest) by the Medford Police.

Around the mid 1990’s differences between the younger and older generation caused a split in the group. Many of the older members left the group to form another group. For a while the Medford Group struggled for its survival. Today the group is growing and coming together.

The Closed Step meeting is still being held on Wednesday nights accompanied by a Beginners Free Flow Discussion meeting. On Fridays there is still a Beginners Living Sober meeting and a Big Book study. The Tuesday afternoon meeting is also still being held. A.A.’s powerful message is still being carried faithfully in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church by the Medford Group of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Millville Thursday Night
(formerly known as the Millville Group)
Location:
First Presbyterian Church
2nd & Pine St.
Millville, NJ 08332

Group #: 109060

Founding Date: 1947

Founding Members: George H. & Jimmy H.

Early Members included: Jack H., Ralph B., and Earl B. – all these guys had (20)+ years in 1963. Next came Albert O., Tommy S., Hughy, Tom McD., Little Ginny & Herb K.

The meeting was started when 2 drunks got together. In the mid-1940”s the meeting was held in a general store around a pot belly stove. Tom McD. said the Millville Group was the 2nd oldest group in South Jersey. The meeting use to start at 8:30 PM till ??? The meeting now meets from 8-9 PM.

What is the name of your group?

The Marlton Group

When did your group start?

May 1994

Who were the founders of the group?

Neil, Richard & Herdi M.

What is the reason the group was started?

Had to move from Hampton Behavioral Health on 73

What is the frequency of the group?

Weekly, M, T, Th, F- 12:00 Noon & Wed at 6:00 am (5 days a week)

What type of Meeting is it?

Mon- 2 meetings: Step & Beginners
Tues- 2 meetings: Living Sober & Beginners Step
Wed- Speaker Discussion
Thurs- Speaker Discussion
Fri- Big Book

Where did the group first meet?

Hampton Behavioral Health- Route 73 Marlton

Current Location?

Prince of Peace, Lutheran Church, Marlton, NJ

Any special problems ever occur, such as places, format of meet, Mr. & Mrs. AA trying to run the show, etc.

No