by Douglas | May 1, 2024 | Article
The Home Group by Doug W. “Home groups are so very important to Alcoholics Anonymous. This is where people begin. This is where the spark of service work is first ignited. This is where the A.A. member begins to learn about the how of Alcoholics Anonymous. By...
by Douglas | Apr 1, 2024 | Article
General Service Work by Doug W. I have been sober for almost nine years. When I entered the rooms, they suggested I “work” the steps. I did. I got sober on April 5th, 2015, and I was finished with my steps by July. I felt a relief I had never experienced before. I...
by Douglas | Apr 1, 2024 | Article
2024 General Service Conference Judy F. How exciting is this…. the 74th General Service Conference will be taking place in New York the week of April 13th – the 20th with participation by our elected Delegate from Area 93. The theme of this year’s conference is...
by Douglas | Mar 1, 2024 | Article
Tradition 2 by Judy F. “For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority–a loving God as He may express himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” If it has been a while since you picked up the 12 & 12 and...
by Douglas | Mar 1, 2024 | Article
Tradition Three is on Eligibility by Doug W. Tradition Three: The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. When we identify as an Alcoholic, in a meeting, we state, “I am (using my first name), and, ‘I am an alcoholic.’” We can be a member of...
by Douglas | Feb 1, 2024 | Article
Plain Language Big Book by Judy F. As I’m sure most of you are aware, this April, Area Delegates from around the country and Canada will be attending the General Service Conference and voting whether to proceed with the PLAIN Language Big Book. First let me assure...
