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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 Alcoholics Anonymous if we...

The Shape of Things to Come by Bill W. Copyright © The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., February 1961 A.A.’s first quarter century is now history. Our next twenty-five years lie in prospect before us. How, then, can we make the most of this new grant of time? Perhaps our first realization should be that we...

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 you, this book is not to replace...

A.A. Meetings and Getting “it” Out by Doug W. Part of my journey is discovering more about me. The good, the bad and even the ugly. My sobriety is not long, so my journey is fresh and new. How do I mark this road either as spiritual progress or stagnation? I took an elevator down to a really dark...

Welcome from the Central Office by Judy F. A new year is upon us as we welcome in 2024. Whether we are new to AA or have had the benefit of welcoming in a new year with sober eyes it is still magical. As “the book” says, We Don’t Regret the Past Nor Wish to Shut the Door on it. (2023) but we can...