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GLo (Best Western) Hotel 1215 N, I-35E, DeSoto, TX RESERVATIONS: (469) 747-3700 $95/night plus tax (single or double) Ask for the Codependent’s Anonymous rate which is available only until August 28, 2019.

REGISTRATION: $35 in advance / $45 at the door SEE REGISTRATION FORM ON THE LAST PAGE.

Please contact Cindi S. at 972-977-4550 if you are interested in helping with registration, workshops or speakers.

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URGENT NEED

JUNIOR DELEGATE needed to travel to Atlanta in September to represent Texas. Please contact Mark, Senior Delegate. mdmeinecke@hotmail.com or 254-722-5974 for information or to volunteer.

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CODA TEXAS OFFICERS

Chair- Anna C. Vice Chair-Denise S. Treasurer-Brenda R. Secretary-Julie S. Editor- Kristy H.S. Senior Delegate- Mark M. Junior Delegate- NEEDED

WELCOME!

We would like to welcome all new CoDA members and we look forward to connecting with you at meetings and events!

CoDA Texas State Conference September 27-29, 2019

THE LONE STAR CODA COURIER

UPCOMING EVENT:

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CoDA NEEDS:

JUNIOR DELEGATE - This September two people are expected to represent Texas at CoDA Service Conference, the Senior Delegate and the Junior Delegate. Mark M. is the Senior Delegate this year, after serving last year as the Junior Delegate, and he is available to answer questions about the role of the Junior Delegate. Part of the responsibilities include attending meetings and voting in elections at the CoDA Service Conference, which occurs Sept. 9-12, 2019. Immediately after the business meetings portion of the week is a weekend of workshops and speakers a the International CoDA Convention Sept. 13-15. The hotel where it is taking place is the Crowne Plaza, Atlanta Perimeter @ Ravina in Atlanta, GA.

Please contact Mark M. if you are interested mdmeinecke@hotmail.com or 254-722-5974

Go to coda.org to see the full details.

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SAVE THE DATES

CoDA Texas Retreat @ Camp Lone Star March 27-29, 2020

Camp CoDA Houston @ Menninger Clinic August 3, 9am-3pm

Lone Star CoDA Courier

If you would like to contribute a recovery-related article, have something to share about your personal experience, strength or hope through your journey with CoDA or have any CoDA events you would like published, please email Kristy H.S. at therapist.kristy@gmail.com.

CoDA Texas E-Mail & Mailing Lists

If you need to add / update / remove your email or physical address please contact Dan W., 813 Rock Creek, Irving, TX 76039 or email danw1212@gmail.com.

WELCOME to our newly elected Chair of CoDA Texas,

ANNA C. of Waco group!

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CoDA NEEDS Continued:

TREASURER- to be elected at Fall Conference

• Ability to keep accurate and timely financial records, clear sense of fiscal responsibility, honorable.

• Computer literate, access to a computer, and MS Excel or similar software other people can open.

• Provide a report at the biannual business meetings regarding income, expenses, and prudent reserve in relation to the budget.

• Provide a proposed budget for the State Conference Board Meeting for discussion. • Provide a copy of the budget created at the previous State Assembly for review at the

Spring Board meeting. Provide a breakout of delegate's expenses to Conference in the Treasurer's Report for State Conference.

• Keep scholarship amounts as separate line items for Retreat and State Conference. • Deposit incoming funds in bank. • Disburse funds as approved by CoDA. Checks require signature of Treasurer. Chair is a

back-up person on the bank account. • Review delegate expenses for Conference with Chair or assigned Board member for

this task. Inform Board when paper receipts are received if electronic methods are used to begin the reimbursement process.

• Update signatory information at bank after elections. • Provide past records to the new Treasurer. Support the new Treasurer after his/her term

of office by being available, if asked.

COMMITTEE FOR THE REVISION OF CODA TEXAS BYLAWS Texas CoDA is in need of volunteers to be part of the committee that is responsible for updating and rewording the bylaws as written to support and direct the structure of the organization. Please contact Chair, Anna C. if you are willing to join the committee. codatxwaco@gmail.com

SPONSORS- CoDA Texas is in need of male and female sponsors to help guide new members through the 12 Steps of CoDA. If you are interested in sponsoring, please make your meeting aware and give contact information to be identified as sponsor-available. It is imperative that sponsor-ready new members be matched with willing and same-gendered members of CoDA who have already gone through their 12 steps in order for each member to have a successful journey out of codependency. Remember that the 12th step asks us to “carry this message to others”. What better way of doing that than offering to sponsor someone through their steps toward a “spiritual awakening” of their own?

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AUSTIN INTERGROUP- If you are interested in forming an Austin Intergroup, please contact Chair, Anna C. at codatxwaco@gmail.com.

SPANISH Meetings needed in Houston, DFW, Austin and San Antonio. If you are interested in organizing and leading one, please contact CoDA Texas Chair, Anna C. at codatxwaco@gmail.com.

Codependency is such an insidious thing, growing with us in our differing forms of “functional” and dysfunctional families. We see it on TV, we learn it in school, we watch our parents model it, we follow after our siblings, we pick it up from friends and the expectations of others. Before we know it, we have many of the patterns and aren’t always able to tell when we started the behaviors that led to the patterns. Well, now that you’ve found CoDA and are able to relate to the stories, feelings and experiences of other codependents, you can navigate your way to a healthier and more balanced life full of patterns of recovery instead of patterns of codependency.

I would invite you all to download the Patterns of Codependency and Recovery to get the most out of your journey. Learn about your patterns of denial, low self-esteem, compliance, control and avoidance to get a clear picture of how you have been, are and how you intend to be. You can do it!

As you go through your steps, the patterns can be helpful all along the way. Whether you are working toward making amends or are just trying to keep your “house clean”. The patterns can always help point things out and keep you aware of how to keep in line with your mission and can help you recognize the other choice, away from codependency and towards recovery.

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IDENTIFYING YOUR CODEPENDENT PATTERNS

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Texas 7th Tradition Donations According to the 12 Traditions, CoDA is self-supporting through its own contributions. Seventh Tradition donations help CoDA Texas send Delegates to CoDA Service Conference, provides seed money for the annual retreat, pays for the CoDA Texas web site, PO Box, provides seed money for State Conference, and pays for postage to mail these newsletters! Suggested donations above prudent reserves are 60% to the city community, 30% to CoDA Texas, and 10% to CoDA World. Send Texas donations to: CoDA Texas, P.O. Box 1311 Tomball, TX 77377. Please provide the Meeting number and Group Name with your donation.

THANK YOU to all CoDA Meetings and Individuals for the 7th Tradition contributions to CoDA Texas. From the CoDA Texas Treasurer, Brenda R. GRACIAS a todos las reunions CoDA y los individuos por sus contribuciones de la 7ª tradución. De la Tesorera CoDA, Brenda R.

Previous 2019 Contributions $271.95TX149 - Dallas $75.00 TX008 - Hou St. John Divine $38.25 TX523 - E Dallas $25.00 TX504 - Waco $120.00 Retreat 7th Tradition Basket $22.00 TX367 - Katy $60.00 TX470 - The Woodlands $50.00 TX528 - Hou Wed Noon $200.00

TX481 - Frisco Men $30.00 TX020 - Houston North $32.70 TX006 - Round Rock / Austin $103.65 TX500 - Anderson Mill / Austin $78.00 TX074 - Tyler Thursday Night $25.00 TX020 - CoDA Houston North $45.30 El Paso Correction $20.00 Subtotal $924.90

_______________________________________________________________________________ Total Contributions As of 4/30/19 $1196.85

Total 2018 Contributions as of 12/31/18 $1407.55 Total 2017 Contributions as of 12/31/17 $1474.48 Total 2016 Contributions as of 12/31/16 $1522.96

Where do I send 7th Tradition Donations? CoDA Texas, P.O. Box 1331 Tomball, TX 77377 No. Texas Community Service Group, P.O. Box 83633 Richardson, TX 75083-6433 Greater Houston CoDA Intergroup, P.O. Box 1941 Tomball, TX 77377 CoDA World Fellowship Services, P.O. Box 33577 Phoenix, AZ 85067-3077

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! SEVENTH TRADITION CONTRIBUTION (NEW) FORM

This form will assure that your group is properly identified and credited with your contribution.

Date: ____________________

Group Number: TX_________ (as assigned by CoDA, Inc.)

Group Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Meeting Location: _____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Meeting Time: ______________ Meeting Day: ________________

Treasurer Name ________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Phone # ______________________________

Amount Enclosed: $__________ Check # ___________ Money Order #_________________ (Please, no cash)

ALWAYS PUT YOUR GROUP NUMBER ON THE MEMO OF YOUR CHECK!!!

MAIL TO: CoDA Texas P. O. Box 1331 Tomball, TX 77377

It is suggested that a copy of this form be kept for your records & original accompany your check to CoDA Texas

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