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We do not maintain any membership lists, including lists of early members. It is difficult to piece together an accurate list of early members with…
The "group conscience" is the collective conscience of the group membership and thus represents substantial unanimity on an issue before definitive…
Our website refers individuals to their local service office rather than maintaining meeting lists. In our experience, the most detailed information…
It is understood by A.A. members that personal disclosures made in A.A. meetings are to be treated as confidential. For example, if friends outside…
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.
Congratulations on your new position! You can read about getting listed with GSO and obtaining material to help you get started in your new role.…
Individuals may download a single copy of a book or pamphlet from aa.org for their personal use. Single copies of some pamphlets may be printed, and…
A.A. has no officers or executives who wield power or authority over the Fellowship. There is no “government” in A.A. It is obvious, however, that…
The A.A. Guidelines represent the shared experience of A.A. members and groups throughout the United States and Canada. They also reflect guidance…
Often referred to as "our meeting in print," AA Grapevine is a monthly pocket-size magazine published for A.A. members and friends who seek further…
The absence of rules, regulations or "musts" is one of the unique features of A.A. as a local group and as a worldwide Fellowship. There are no…