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Sometimes a referral source asks for proof of attendance at A.A. meetings. Groups cooperate in different ways. There is no set procedure. The nature…
Most groups try to hold a certain amount of money in reserve. There is no predetermined amount for such a reserve, but most groups try to put aside…
This is entirely a personal matter, but it is usually best for all concerned to let the A.A. member decide who shall be told and when.
A central office or intergroup is an A.A. service office that involves partnership among groups in a community — just as A.A. groups themselves are…
Our website refers individuals to their local service office rather than maintaining meeting lists. In our experience, the most detailed information…
The term “Conference-approved” describes written or audiovisual material approved by the General Service Conference for publication by GSO. This…
“The 24-hour program” is a phrase used to describe a basic A.A. approach to the problem of staying sober. A.A.s never swear off alcohol for life,…
Social drinking has become an accepted part of business enterprise in many fields these days. Many contacts with customers and prospective customers…
A.A. meetings can take place both online and by phone. The Meeting Guide app and the Online Intergroup of A.A. both provide information on phone and…
To help support A.A.’s essential services, the General Service Conference suggests that individual groups, through an informed group conscience,…
GSO provides a wide variety of material, much of it is available on the A.A. Literature page. These items include books, pamphlets and flyers,…
We encourage members to purchase literature and contribute online, where we accept all major credit/debit cards and PayPal. Members may also order…