It's finally happened..... THE INEVITABLE! Well it always does doesn't it? Have you noticed that! It was only a matter of time after all! Now it's widely known that the cult have been setting up their own groups in Alcoholics Anonymous for years (or taken over – or tried to take over - legitimate AA meetings) but they've gone for the BIG one finally and started their very own 'pure Aryan' intergroup! They, of course, have been infiltrating their members into AA intergroups for some time now (notable examples being of course Plymouth and West Kent amongst others) but this is indeed a new departure for the “pointy headed ones”. There were rumblings of such ambitions some little time ago when Wayne P - in a fit of pique - flounced off with the R2R (Road to Recovery) cult group in Plymouth and threatened to start up his own little empire. That flopped like a limp ….....omelette as so many cult projects do (after all - and when it comes down to it - they're “all mouth and trousers” …...or in Wayne's case perhaps we can dispense with the trousers....). However this time it's really, really, really serious. Official notification of the earth-shattering event has been despatched to the four quarters (well to GSO, region etc – see letter below) and the dread deed has been done! For those of you who are not “in the know” the history behind the unfolding of this little drama started with the continued rebuffs suffered by the Bournemouth R2R cult group (see our Cult: Where to Find) in its various attempts to join the local AA intergroups of Poole and Bournemouth. Neither of these was particularly interested in welcoming a bunch of nutters into their ranks (which is quite something when you think about it!). The group itself is a 'franchise' operated by Rik V (a sponsee, of course, of Little Wayne) though the group denies all knowledge of the connection. Let's see.... Road to Recovery Plymouth..... Road to Recovery Bournemouth .. always look for the similarities is what we say! Now Rik himself has something of an interesting pedigree. Apparently known as Rik the Vet locally (pedigree! Geddit! Oh for God's sake we're trying really hard here!) Rik is something of a floating voter when it comes to his many addictions. He was responsible – or so we are told – for starting up an NA group in Poole (Monday evenings) some moons ago. This was in conjunction with a fellow called (now don't laugh!) Matt the MESSAGE. The group operated under the 'spiritual direction” of dear Little Wayne (we told you …. DON'T LAUGH! THIS IS VERY VERY SERIOUS! Well alright. It's not THAT serious!). Apparently Rik and Matt tried to take over the local Narcotics Anonymous intergroup but were told to 'bog off' in no uncertain terms. Having failed to make the grade in Narcotics Anonymous they then went for the 'white powder up yer nose' option and metamorphosed the NA group into a CA group (Cocaine Anonymous) which apparently still operates today. Their members then went on to start the Bournemouth R2R ('AA'?!!?) cult group with Rik as their GSR. So there you have it! Rik is obviously a man of many and varied talents, and possessed moreover by an apparently inexhaustible predilection for not only ingesting, snorting, 'banging up' and even drinking various substances but also for starting - and transmogrifying (what a word! Wonder what it means?) - meetings of all hues and persuasions! Anyway.,,,,,despite their many efforts all was to be of no avail! But their pleas did not fall entirely on deaf ears. No! They found a sympathiser finally in the person none other than the now erstwhile chairman of the Poole intergroup, a 'dupe' … oops sorry.... a chap rather who goes by the name of Paul. It would seem that this fine fellow (albeit somewhat “soft in the head” as he has been described) decided to take the part of the R2R cult group and act as their advocate within Poole Intergroup. Despite the customary invocations (to the concepts, guidelines etc), and moreover a series of extensive lectures directed on his part towards to the 'ignorant heathen' of the local groups, these same 'ignorant heathen' decided to follow their own collective conscience (rather than the chairman's) and declined entry (repeatedly) of this cult group into their numbers. Shortly thereafter the chairman fell prey to some mysterious ailment and resigned his position on “health grounds” only to undergo a remarkable 'recovery” and rise 'Lazarus-like' as the inaugural chairman of the 'spankingly' brand new cult intergroup – Wessex. Somewhat interestingly (and perhaps unfortunately for them) he contrived along the way to drag his own home group into the ordure as well, this latter constituting the other 'half' of Wessex Intergroup!
POOLE ST ANN'S HOSPITAL, THURSDAY Meeting
19.30 St Ann's Hospital, Chaddesley Pines, 69 Haven Rd
It is not entirely clear whether the above group subscribes to the same dubious methods advocated by the cult (bullying, abuse, meddling and general thuggery etc). However if the members have voted to join the R2R group in this nascent intergroup one would find it difficult to draw any other conclusion. It was, after all, their free choice wasn't it! However one of the consequences (of which they might not be entirely aware) is that the group may no longer participate in South-west Region. Consequently the ex-chairman is also the ex-Region Employment Liaison officer and was “stood down” - or 'launched forth' - by the joint Bournemouth/Pole/West Dorset prison committee as their treasurer (in somewhat acrimonious circumstances so we understand). In the meantime Rik the Vet is keeping his head down while everyone else takes the flak! So nothing new there then!
And now to the letter itself:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wessex Intergroup
[Address omitted]
Dear …..,
On 7th June 2011 some members of the Fellowship from the Poole and Bournemouth area came together to form the Wessex Intergroup. This step was reluctantly taken as both Bournemouth and Poole Intergroups have for a number of years operated in a discriminatory manner against one group in particular, contrary to Tradition 3, denying them the opportunity to actively participate in the Service Structure of Alcoholics Anonymous. This was further exacerbated recently by the Poole Groups choosing to operate outside of the Guidelines and Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous in further denying them membership in a hostile and orchestrated manner and refusing to allow a full vote of the Intergroup.
This left the members who have formed this new Intergroup, if they wished to continue their primary purpose of Tradition 5 to carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers, no option but to take this action. The new Intergroup will operate as an all inclusive body following the Guidelines, Traditions, Concepts and Warranties of the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. “When anyone anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that; I am responsible.”
At our inaugural meeting we have appointed the following Intergroup Officers. Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Telephone Liaison Officer, Prison Liaison Officer, Probation Liaison Officer, Health Liaison Officer and Employment Liaison Officer. All of these Officers will be active within the Poole, Bournemouth and surrounding areas and we will keep the Chairpersons of the local Intergroups informed of their progress in the interests of unity and to avoid duplication of any work being undertaken. We shall also be keeping the South West Region up to date with all of our actions as well as informing GSO of the contact details of all of our Officers.
We hope that we will be able to work in a spirit of openness and co-operation with all members of the Fellowship. “This we owe to AA’s future; to place our common welfare first; to keep our Fellowship united. For on AA unity depend our lives, and the lives of those to come.”
With love in Fellowship,
Paul P.
Chairman. Wessex Intergroup.
[Address omitted]
(our edits)
Comment: You will note the usual “victim mode” stance. This is a standard cult tactic when they don't get their own way (which we are happy to report is happening more and more frequently these days!). And of course it goes without saying that OUR interpretation of the traditions, guidelines etc is INEVITABLY WRONG whereas THE CULT'S interpretation is INEVITABLY RIGHT! We do love the language of 'harmony' portrayed in the communication though – but as usual it's all for effect! It represents no more than a series of standardised statements derived from a 'template' supplied by one of their 'gurus'. Remember..... Image not substance is what counts when it comes to your friendly neighbourhood cult!
Needless to say we shall be watching (and reporting) developments with great interest......and with especial attention to which groups choose to join the cult's alternative service structure.....In many respects this development is something of a 'win-win' outcome for Alcoholics Anonymous …... but we'll leave it to you to figure that one out!
Cheerio
The Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)
PS. Our usual thanks to our local reporter.
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