BOB SMITH jr ~ Dr Bobs Son Tells his story, talks about his fathers first meeting with Bill, and life at Ardmore Avenue during the beginning of AA (among other things). at Connecticut AFG ConventionWaterbury,CT ~ 3-27-99 8 Tracks ~ 45 Minutes

Harry Buttermilk Smith of Langley, Oklahoma at 2nd Heart of the Ozarks Springfield, Missouri 11 Tracks ~ 52 Minutes A Very Good Talk by AA Old-timer. Sober Since 1958 (33 Years at time of Talk) Buttermilk has a very lively sense of humor and a real talent for spinning entertaining yarns. He tell a bunch of great drunk stories and then talks about his introduction to AA in 1951. His first experience with AA and Sobriety. How he came and went until one night he ferverently prayed to God to be released from the obsession to drink. A very good talk spoken with great wit and a serene wisdom that enjoys a good laugh with friends.

at Seminary Road Group Alexandria, VA 9-14-83 The audio of this recording is not perfect but recording is semi-historic and someone looking for a recording of Buzz will want it anyway

at Westside Morning Group ~ Cleveland, Ohio

at First Chatahoochie Valley Conference ~ Columbus, GA ~ April 4, 1986 ~

at 12th Brazos Conference ~ Whitney, TX October 21, 1989

Chief Hendricks of Santa Anna, CA at Old Town Speaker Meeting September 28, 1986 ~ San Diego, CA 11 Tracks ~ 52 Minutes Very Good Down to Earth AA Talk. ~ A Very Strong Recovery Message. ~ He talks about his drinking and some experiences he had. Tells how he got sober, and then how being sober forced him into taking steps. ~ He talks about the steps and what they mean to him. ~ He talks about working with others. ~ A Simple Honest Talk in the Language of the Heart.

at Fellowship of the Spirit Speaker Meeting St John's ~ Queens, New York, NY ~ July 28, 2001 15 Tracks ~ 63 Minutes This guy is definitely a Big Book Thumper and he gets pretty wound up. He talks about AA, Alcoholics and the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Presents his opinions of what can be done by Alcoholics in the AA of today to achieve the success rate described in the Big Book(Page xx in the FOWARD TO THE SECOND EDITION). He gets really excited and talks a great deal about revitalizing AA.

Chuck and Elsa Chamberlain of Laguna Beach, CA ~ at Blackstone Retreat ~ April 27, 1963 ~ CD 1 14 Tracks ~ 73 Minutes ~ CD 2 15 Tracks ~ 74 Minutes ~ A very good pair of talks. Chuck tells his story and talks about many of AAs "core topics". ~ These topics include "once a drunk always a drunk" and the need for spiritual growth to maintain sobriety. ~ Elsa tells her Alanon story and shares her wisdom about living with a now sober alcoholic. ~ The Blackstone Retreats were very spirited gatherings which tended to get the best speakers and bring out the best they have to offer. Very good sound quality considering how long ago this recording was made. ~ Content of these CDs is great both Chuck and Elsa talks are fantastic.~Chuck C and His Wife each tell their story. Very Good

November 10, 1982