BY-LAWS

THE XII STEP CLUB: A BRIEF HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION

• The Alano Club 28 was founded in Centralia, WA in 1985 and was incorporated on April 28, 1986, in the State of Washington as a registered nonprofit corporation. Since that time, the name was changed to the XII Step Club of Lewis County, as the scope of our service was expanded to include all Twelve Step groups that follow the original format pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Our Mission is to provide a safe and sober facility for the person in recovery to socialize and attend various Twelve Step meetings.
• The original members of the Club felt the need for a permanent meeting place for their respective groups, as well as a place where members could go for coffee, conversation and fellowship. In Lewis County, a recovering individual’s options are rather limited when they want to socialize in their newfound way of living. Under the provisions of our Charter and By-Laws the supportive services, activities, and facilities that the Club can offer are limited only by the voice of the Club members.
• Currently we have 168 meetings monthly.  Some of the groups that meet here include: Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Narcotics-, Emotions-, Nicotine-, Marijuana-, and Gambling Anonymous as well as two Spanish AA meetings. Our last survey concluded over 2000 attendees meeting here every month.
• In addition to the several meeting rooms we provide, our services include:
• seminars on recovery and health issues,
• a lending library with recovery related books, audio and video tapes,
• providing meeting possibilities for various XII Step Organizations at State and district levels,
• several Community based outreach organizations also use our facilities.
• Our social area provides a “snack bar”, seating booths, TV, pool table, and other recreational activities. The Club’s social calendar offers:
• several free holiday banquets,
• annual picnics and camp outs,
• pool and dart tournaments,
• karaoke as well as monthly dances.
• All social events are family oriented where parents and their children are encouraged to attend.
• If you subscribe to the purpose of the Club, you are invited to join with us in our endeavor.  PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: The level of your participation in the Club is up to you; whether you choose an active role or as a Club supporter in the Spirit of the Twelfth Step.  The Club needs your help to succeed in our joint effort. Thanks!

CLUB GUIDELINES

• Members and perspective members using the Club premises shall be required to follow the Guidelines of Conduct posted by the Club per Article II, Section B of the Articles of Incorporation.
• It is requested by the Club that all concession groups encourage their attendees and guests to abide by the Club’s posted guidelines while on the premises, per Article II, Section B of the Articles of Incorporation.
• Concessionaires shall deposit their Seventh Tradition baskets immediately after each meeting of their groups for auditing.
• Membership requirements for new membership: 30 days of continued sobriety required before the Club can accept dues. In cases of less than 90 days of continuous sobriety a member comes in on a conditional status until the 90 days requirement has been fulfilled.

GUIDELINES OF CONDUCT

• 1. No liquor or drugs allowed on premises.
• 2. Pool tables only for those attending any 12 Step meetings.
• 3. All children must remain in kid’s room or be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
• 4. No physical or verbal threats on Club premises.
• 5. No gross profanity on Club premises.
• 6. Pick up and clean up after yourselves.
• 7. No unauthorized sound sources allowed.
• 8. No sleeping in Club ... No feet on furniture.
• 9. No pets allowed.

 

• The Corporation places no restrictions or conditions upon any of the groups approaches to, or practices of the traditional Twelve Steps Programs as pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous; as long as, the spirit and intent of the Corporation , its Charter, and By-Laws are maintained and not placed in jeopardy.