What's New

Added November 2024

IC25 Chit-Chat - 231 days to the 2025 international convention

Added November 2024

In this issue, 2025 International Convention registration opens and the program takes shape, Inside A.A. Finances column looks ahead, Canada’s oldest prison group celebrates 75 Years, first online convention for women in Africa draws members from around the world, and more. 

Added November 2024

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, reflects on Gratitude Month and shares an update on contributions for 2024. 

Added November 2024

About AA is the newsletter from the General Service Office of the U.S. and Canada for professionals of all types who deal with alcoholics. This issue takes a look at "A Resource for the Helping Professional." 

Added November 2024

IC25 Chit-Chat - 245 days to the 2025 international convention

Added November 2024

The Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous is designed to make the Twelve Step recovery program more accessible by simplifying the language of the original 1939 text, offering guidance for individuals facing reading or comprehension challenges.

Added November 2024

Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous now available!

Added October 2024

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, shares a message about this season of gratitude.

Added October 2024

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

* Please note that the Quarterly Report has been revised to include activities pertaining to the International Convention

Added October 2024

Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous to be published by A.A. World Services on November 1, 2024

Added October 2024

We are delighted to share that the 2025 Catalog of AA Literature and Other Items is now available in digital format.

Added October 2024

AA GRAPEVINE, INC, will increase the price of La Viña magazine for the first time in over 10 years. The new price for a yearly print subscription is $18.00, effective January 1, 2025. To learn more or download the full announcement in English, Spanish, and French as a PDF file.

Added September 2024

We hope you can join us for the upcoming Southeast Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added September 2024

Read a message from the International Convention Coordinator about technical issues members may have encountered in the first day of Convention registration. 

Added September 2024

Read the press release announcing a series of audio interviews featuring U.S. and Canadian military members in recovery from alcoholism. The interviews are available at aa.org.

Added September 2024

Explore key updates from the AAWS Board and GSO in 'AAWS Highlights.' Stay informed about important decisions and organizational developments.

Added August 2024

In this issue, read about the 74th General Service Conference and Conference Advisory Actions, meet the new chair of the General Service Board as well as two new Class B trustees and Class A trustee. And learn more about the 2025 International Convention and upcoming registration and housing information. 

Added August 2024

We are delighted to announce that the Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) translation of our pamphlet “Access to A.A.: Members Share on Overcoming Barriers” (Item P-83) is available on aa.org.

Added August 2024

Attached please find a gentle reminder letter for those interested in serving as a nonalcoholic Class A Trustee on the General Service Board. The deadline to submit a resume is August 31, 2024

Added July 2024

Two new videos from the Young People’s Video project – now available on aa.org.

“Young and Sober in AA: It could save your life”

“Young and Sober in AA: I thought drinking made me an artist”

Please share with young people in A.A. and anyone you think might be interested in this message of hope and recovery.

Added July 2024

Stay updated with the latest developments – AAWS Highlights, June 2024

Added July 2024

At the General Service Conference in April 2025, Class B regional trustees from the East Central and Southeast regions will be elected to succeed Cathi C. and Tom H., respectively. The announcement letter is attached.

Added July 2024

In this issue, meet the new GSO Staff member serving as the Corrections Coordinator, learn more about attending the 2025 International Convention, and take a closer look at how the International Women’s Conference brings together members from around the world. 

Added June 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Regional Forums season! Please see the following communication for a welcome letter from our Board Chair.

Added June 2024

Attached please find information related to the Trustee-at-Large/U.S. vacancy on the General Service Board following the April 2025 General Service Conference.

Added June 2024

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, shares recent updates from GSO.

Added June 2024

Two Nonalcoholic (Class A) trustee vacancies will occur on the General Service Board at the conclusion of the 75th General Service Conference, held in April 2025. The committee hopes to have the pool of qualified applicants reflect the diversity that A.A. strives to have within itself.

Added June 2024

As we implement the Advisory Actions of the 74th General Service Conference, we are proceeding to retire two graphic-style illustrated pamphlets and a video. To this end, we are offering a “Last Chance to Stock Up” Clearance Sale from July 1- September 30, 2024.

Added June 2024

We are pleased to announce that aa.org now has a centralized calendar https://www.aa.org/events for important General Service Office, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Board, and General Service Board dates.

The new event layout can also be seen on: https://www.aa.org/aa-board-calendars, https://www.aa.org/visiting-the-gso, and https://www.aa.org/regional-and-local-forums.

Added June 2024

Stay updated with the latest developments – AAWS Highlights, March 2024

Added June 2024

Kindly take a few minutes and answer the questions. (All responses are anonymous.) We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you in person or virtually at the International Convention in 2025!

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c19ffc50038b45829f1a52eeaf4f33ec

Added June 2024

A.A. World Services, Inc. (A.A.W.S.) has started its search for a nontrustee director.

Added May 2024

A message from the A.A. World Services Board about the decision to discontinue the print edition of Box 4-5-9.

Added May 2024

About AA is the newsletter from the General Service Office of the U.S. and Canada for professionals of all types who deal with alcoholics. This issue takes a look at "There Is Help for Those with a Drinking Problem." 

Added May 2024

We are happy to announce the Meeting Guide app has recently launched a map view feature. Click here for an overview, plus other information.  

Added May 2024

We are writing today to inform you of necessary upcoming price increases affecting some of our pamphlets in English, Spanish, and French along with our Pamphlet Display Racks and Extensions.

New list prices will go into effect on May 1, 2024.

Added April 2024

Join us at a Regional Forum. We welcome and encourage first-time attendees to join. There is no registration fee for A.A. members to attend Regional Forums. Click this link to find the Forums schedule: https://www.aa.org/regional-and-local-forums

Added April 2024

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

Added April 2024

In commemoration of the 85th anniversary of our life-saving text, Alcoholics Anonymous, we are delighted to announce our special duo of Big Book discounts.

Added March 2024

Stay updated with the latest developments – AAWS Highlights, January 2024

Added March 2024

Warmest greetings to all! Please find attached an important communication from the trustees’ Literature Committee regarding the November 13, 2023 communication on “The Founders’ Writings.

Added February 2024

Dear Friends and Fellows 

AA GRAPEVINE, the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, will increase the price of its print magazine for the first time in over 12 years. The new price for a yearly subscription is $36.00, effective April 15, 2024. Please click the link to read the complete announcement including full price change information, from the Publisher. 

Added February 2024

Please note the deadline for member story submissions has been extended to April 30, 2024

Added January 2024

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

Added January 2024

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, shares an update on A.A.'s financial challenges and recent increases to contributions.

Added January 2024

More than 6,000 A.A. members took part in a survey using random selection sampling conducted by the General Service Office in 2022. Since 1968, this survey has been conducted periodically to keep members and the public informed of the current profile of the membership. The last survey was conducted in 2014.

Added January 2024

As we have been updating everyone throughout these unprecedented times, supply chain disruptions throughout the worldwide paper, printing and trucking industries continue to unfavorably impact the manufacture and distribution of A.A.W.S. literature and other items.

Added December 2023

Attached, please find a memo regarding the recovery story solicitation for the “A.A. for the Native North American” pamphlet update.

Added November 2023

In this issue, meet four new Class B General Service Board Trustees and learn more about the Reserve Fund, A.A.’s “Prudent Financial Principle” in action. This issue also includes news from Publishing, information on visiting GSO, calendar of events, and more. 

Added November 2023

Stay updated with the latest developments – AAWS Highlights, October 2023

Added November 2023

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, reflects on Gratitude Month and shares information about A.A.'s current financial challenges. 

Added November 2023

We are delighted to announce our line-up of 2023 Holiday Special Offers on items of A.A.W.S. literature: November 15, 2023 – January 15, 2024

Added November 2023

Take the A.A. Membership Survey now!  Closes at midnight Eastern Standard Time, November 26, 2023.

Added October 2023

The AAWS Highlights are back in production. 

Added October 2023

For a limited time only, we are sweeping out our warehouses and offering the following AAWS literature and other items with a very Special Discount Offer and Reduced Prices! (Note: Some items are in limited quantities. While supplies last.)

Added October 2023

Attached, please find a memo regarding the recovery story solicitation for the “Do You Think You Are Different?" pamphlet update.

Added October 2023

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

Added October 2023

Here is a Corrections Activity Update

Added October 2023

We have developed a Digital A.A. Press Kit that includes information about Alcoholics Anonymous in the U.S/Canada Service Structure, now available for use for the media, professionals, and the general public.  

Added September 2023

We’ve taken more than 100 of your most frequently asked questions and developed a central resource where you can access them, their answers, and links to related information. Over time this list will grow to include even more helpful, searchable information. A link to the FAQs is available in the footer of every page on aa.org.

Added September 2023

We are delighted to announce that the newly revised and redesigned item of General Service Conference-approved literature “Young People in A.A.” is now available for ordering.

Added September 2023 

On your phone or tablet, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play, and search for “Grapevine” or “La Viña.” Tap download. To learn more visit https://www.aagrapevine.org/apps

Added August 2023

In this issue, read about the 73rd General Service Conference and Conference Advisory Actions, learn how members are bringing virtual A.A. meetings to correctional settings, and read the first in a new series “Inside A.A. Finance,” featuring a Q&A with the chair of the General Service Board Finance and Budgetary Committee.

This issue also includes news from Publishing and the Archives, updated Seventh Tradition fact sheet, and more.

Added August 2023

Click here for an update on supply chain disruptions and their impacts on A.A.W.S. literature, as well as estimated in-stock dates for our most popular back-ordered items.

Added August 2023

To learn more, visit www.aagrapevine.org/job-posting.

Added August 2023

It is a common misconception that Alcoholics Anonymous is a religious-based or Christian organization, but that is not the case. In fact, a fundamental principle of A.A. is that the Fellowship is not affiliated with any religion, nor is it allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. In A.A., each person determines their own pathway in their recovery from alcoholism. Click here to read more.

Added August 2023

We are delighted to announce that the newly revised item of General Service Conference-approved literature A.A. for the Older Alcoholic—Never Too Late is now being made available in a Large Print Booklet format.

Added July 2023

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, shares information and reflections on a recent meeting at GSO with General Service Board, AAWS, and AA Grapevine chairs and Staff.

Added July 2023

Announcing: New "soft-touch velvet" covers are now being used on our softcover Big Book editions.  See attached letter communication.

Added July 2023

Announcing: New Daily Reflections audiobooks are now available in English, French and Spanish translations, wherever downloadable audiobooks are sold.  See attached letter communication.

Added July 2023

Visit this link to learn more about the role and to complete the application. You can also find the posting on www.aa.org –> Resources –> Contact Us –> Careers.

Added June 2023

Please see attached for an important announcement on behalf of the AA Grapevine, Inc. Board of Directors

Added June 2023

Please click the following highlighted link to see an important announcement on behalf of the Trustees' Nominating Committee.

Added June 2023

Click here for an update on supply chain disruptions and their impacts on A.A.W.S. literature, as well as estimated in-stock dates for our most popular back-ordered items.

Added June 2023

About AA is the newsletter from the General Service Office of the U.S. and Canada for professionals of all types who deal with alcoholics. This issue takes a look at "helping alcoholics help each other." 

Added May 2023

In this issue, learn about the recent reorganization at the General Service Office (GSO) to improve the delivery of vital services to the Fellowship, meet new staff members at GSO, get the latest information on visiting the GSO office, AA celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Big Book in French, and more. 

Added May 2023

A letter from Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, about enhancements made to the membership contribution website on aa.org designed to improve functionality and your online experience.

Added April 2023

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

Added April 2023

Please click here for an update on Ebook list prices.

Added April 2023

Click here for an update on supply chain disruptions and their impacts on A.A.W.S. literature, as well as estimated in-stock dates for our most popular back-ordered items.

Added March 2023

Here is a Corrections Activity Update

Added March 2023

A detailed report of the biennial World Service Meeting includes presentations, country service highlights, committee reports, reports of interim and zonal meetings and workshop summaries.

Added March 2023

We hope you can join us for the upcoming East Central Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added March 2023

We hope you can join us for the upcoming Northeast Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added March 2023

We hope you can join us for the upcoming West Central Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added March 2023

We hope you can join us for the upcoming Southwest Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added February 2023

AAWS Board Chair and GSO General Manager announce literature price increase effective April 3, 2023.

Added February 2023

A Letter to the Media About Anonymity including a thank you from the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous for continued cooperation.

Added February 2023

Interim Chair Jimmy D. shares recent news from the General Service Board.

Added February 2023

For some AA members, their journey of sobriety began at “open” AA meetings, which can be attended by any member of the community, alcoholic or nonalcoholic. Open meetings have long been a vital source of information for anyone who wants to learn more firsthand about the AA Fellowship. Click here to read more.

Added January 2023

General Manager Bob W. reports on the significant progress made in the last year to improve international licensing services and the steps taken at the General Service Office to make the services more efficient and effective.

Added January 2023

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

Added January 2023

General Manager Bob W. shares news of updates and changes at G.S.O. to better facilitate the delivery of vital services to the Fellowship.

Added January 2023

In this issue, the Publishing Department introduces the new “jacketless” Big Book—a format that will help to decrease printing and delivery delays of this important book. Learn more about the Seventh Tradition and how member contributions support vital services and help members and groups carry the message to suffering alcoholics. Meet Clint M., a new nontrustee director for A.A. World Services and David S., Grapevine Board nontrustee director. And find out how to schedule your visit to the G.S.O. office.

Added January 2023

This anthology contains 56 stories retired from the first three editions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The membership of Alcoholics Anonymous continues to grow and change, but these stories from the past will never be outdated. The essential A.A. story — “what we used to be like, what happened, and what we are like now” — is a constant. That timeless formula for A.A. talks rings just as true in these stories from our history as it does today in the meeting around the corner.

Experiencia, fortaleza y esperanza

Now available for reading online on aa.org, the new Spanish-language translation of the English-language book Experience, Strength and Hope is posted in a “digital-first” format.

• To read the letter announcement, click here.
• To read the new book, click here.

Note: A printed format of this book (Item SB-20) is slated to be available for ordering in 2023. Stay tuned.

Added December 2022 

Please see attached for an important announcement on behalf of the AA Grapevine, Inc. Board of Directors

Added December 2022

Click here for an update on supply chain disruptions and their impacts on A.A.W.S. literature, as well as estimated in-stock dates for our most popular back-ordered items.

Added November 2022

G.S.O. General Manager Bob W. shares his thoughts on “Gratitude Month” and how G.S.O. services, supported by the generosity of AA members, is helping groups and members to “carry the message.”

Added November 2022

We’ve heard you, and AA Grapevine, Inc. will be making two major changes over the next week to better serve our customers. Read more here https://www.aagrapevine.org/important-updates

Added November 2022

Visitors are welcome to the General Service Office Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and to schedule your visit, email gsotours@aa.org or call 212-870-3430.

Added November 2022

Feedback on Closing Big Meetings at the International Convention

Added October 2022

With an Eye to the Future: G.S.O. Staff Positions

Added October 2022

This issue highlights the efforts to bring translations of A.A. literature to Native Americans, First Nations, and indigenous people—helping to carry the A.A. message to throughout North America. Go inside the Second Virtual North/South Connections Forum that brought together members from the service structures of Argentina, Canada, Chile, and the United States in July. Meet the new Class B (alcoholic) Trustee-at-large for Canada, two General Service Board Class A (nonalcoholic) Trustees, and three new Class B Trustees. And learn who’s new at G.S.O.

Added October 2022

Please see the attached memo asking for your help to increase participation in the Corrections Correspondence Service to A.A. members in custody in all Canadian correctional settings. 

Added October 2022

Here is a Corrections Activity Update

Added October 2022

Members of the Hispanic community find help and support to get and stay sober every day in meetings across the United States and Canada.

Added October 2022

A new jacketless format of the hardcover Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous, will reduce production and delivery time—getting this important book in the hands of those who need it in a more cost-effective and timely manner. The new format will have the image from the jacket reproduced directly on the book’s cover. Update to the announcement: The jacketless Big Book will be available to order in December 2022. Click here for more information

Added October 2022

A separate post office box has been established for Seventh Tradition contributions only.

Please send contribution checks to:

Post Office Box 2407

James A Farley Station

New York, NY 10116-2407

This dedicated PO box enables us to process contributions much more efficiently and at a significant savings to the Fellowship. You also can continue to make contributions online at contribution.aa.org using a major credit card or PayPal.

For more information or assistance, please contact our Member Services team at memberservices@aa.org or 212-870-3023.

Added October 2022

About AA is the newsletter from the General Service Office of the U.S. and Canada for professionals of all types who deal with alcoholics. This issue highlights the AA Media Library as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to bring the AA message to individuals who struggle with their drinking. Also in the issue, meet two new General Service Board Class A Trustees and find helpful links to more information about AA of interest to professionals.

Added October 2022

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, shares information on visiting G.S.O.

Added October 2022

Activities of the General Service Board Including A.A. World Services, Inc., A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

Added September 2022

Good news!  Effective October 5, 2022, the General Service Office will reopen to visitors Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., marking the first phase of the reopening process.

Added September 2022

We hope you can join us for the upcoming Southeast Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added September 2022

Young People’s Video Project 2022 - Be creative and have FUN!

Added September 2022

In our continued efforts to help get our life-saving literature into the hands of all those who need it, we have extended our popular Mixed-Title Quantity Discount Test Pilot until December 31, 2022. Click here to learn more.

Added September 2022

Bob W., General Manager at the A.A. General Service Office, shares summer highlights of the work being done by the A.A. World Services Board and the General Service Board, and outlines how G.S.O. staff are implementing the group conscience expressed at the 72nd General Service Conference. He also reports on current financial challenges and how G.S.O. is carrying out its stewardship of A.A. dollars. 

Added September 2022

New Book Coming September 2022

Added August 2022

AA Grapevine Inc., announces a Price Increase on books & other content-related items. Learn more here: www.aagrapevine.org/news-release

Added August 2022

Click here for an update on supply chain disruptions and their impacts on A.A.W.S. literature, as well as estimated in-stock dates for our most popular back-ordered items.

Added August 2022

Please click the following highlighted link to read the latest activity update from the Treatment and Accessibilities assignment.

Added August 2022

This issue highlights Grapevine's podcast and a summary of the happenings at the 72nd General Service Conference, including advisory actions. Also featured: work begins on an updated pamphlet for African Americans in A.A.; FAQs on the 2025 International Convention; the Corrections Correspondence Service (CCS) in Canada; and the launch of two new PSAs. 

Added August 2022

Survey to help us to better plan for the International Convention

Added July 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 International Convention & Travel to Canada

Added July 2022

Please see the attached “Notice of a printing error in English-language editions of Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.”

Added July 2022

LGBTQ+ individuals find help and hope in Alcoholics Anonymous.

Added July 2022

We hope you can join us for the upcoming Pacific Regional Forum! Click this link to find the event Flyer.

Added on April 2022

Attached, please find a memo regarding the recovery story solicitation for the “A.A. for the Black and African-American Alcoholic" Pamphlet Update

Added on April 2022  

Attached, please find a memo regarding the recovery story solicitation for the Fourth Edition of the Big Book Alcohólicos Anónimos.