Memorable Meetings – Trip_Aug2017

For a time I worked over on the Big Island of Hawaii. At the time I was not active in the program, after some time out I decided I needed a meeting.   After calling a local AA number I was told to drive out to Old Airport Park in Kona.  The directions from there were unique, park where you … Read More

What is a Volunteer? Salt Lake Central Office_Aug2017

A person who performs a service willingly, especially helping other people and without pay. Salt Lake City AA Central Office is open 6 days a week – Monday thru Saturday. Each day a Volunteer Coordinator arrives at 10:00am to open the door and turn on the lights. At this time, there is a different Coordinator for each day – no … Read More

You Are Not Alone! – Jacob_Aug2017

My name is Jacob, and I’m an alcoholic. I am 22 years old and this is my second time in prison. I get back out in a few days, and at this time in my life I can’t even express how grateful I am that there will be an AA meeting to go to when I get out. Drugs are … Read More

She Started at Ten – Anonymous, Australia_July2017

When I was ten years of age, I was given a glass of whiskey and drank it straight down. It burnt and took my breath. Throughout my drinking years I did not touch whiskey again. At sixteen, I had my first experience of getting drunk. I used to work for a bottling company where my job was to put labels … Read More

Traditional Recovery-Joel_July 2017

Traditions often get overlooked by sponsors who tend to focus on the steps, which are the core of the program. But the traditions are what keep the core going. The steps saved alcoholics from alcohol; the traditions saved AA from the alcoholics. Grandfather Bear, Vancouver, WA, Circa 2007. Tradition 5 states that “Each Group has but one primary purpose — … Read More

Post Conference Assembly Recap – Evan J_June 2017

My name is Evan and I am an alcoholic. Driving down to Ogden the back way, I started replaying my experience at the pre-conference assembly. Recalling the agenda items my home group discussed, I was curious as to what outcomes would surface- feeling excited, nervous and honored for this opportunity. Opening night began with a moment of silence and the … Read More

The Hand of AA – Inclusive never Exclusive

I’m not so sure that we did ourselves any favors by creating coming up with a shortened version of the Twelve Traditions. The short form is what’s read at most meetings and often the only version members know. Consequently, our Third Tradition is often interpreted as “just say you don’t want to drink,” whether you drink or not. What is … Read More