But, thats exactly what the study of history is all about. An illustrated timeline of aa history if the group wants to use its. The moment he takes so much as one drop of beer, wine, spirits or any other alcoholic beverage he automatically loses all status as a member of. Alcoholics anonymous preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Aa old preamble 1940 we are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do. The document lays down the framework demarcating fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. An aa social event that does not include an open meeting. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
On the origins of the aa preamble, and other faqs arkansas. To produce such an astounding recovery rate, what was done in the early days of aa. They used portions of the foreword to the first edition of the big book. The history of the wilmington preamble a1 associates. This presentation is about the 3 legacies of aa which are. Apr 11, 2019 the aa preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. We would like to offer high resolution, pdf printable copies of the readings used during a meeting. Preamble the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous the 12 traditions of alcoholics anonymous the 12 concepts of a. Preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous district 12 aa preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Can we open this meeting with a moment of silence for the addict who still suffers, followed by the we version of the serenity prayer. Alcoholism12 step support 1940 aa preamble i received this in my email, and, though i normally dont post here, i thought it would be interesting for everyone. The original version of the current preamble as it was first introduced to aa in the june, 1947, grapevine. The original 1930s how it works alcoholics anonymous. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. The only requirement for membership is an honest desire to stop drinking. The 1940 aa preamble we are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a power greater than ourselves. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with. Preamble 1985, 2003, 2012 the augustine fellowship, s. It is the longest written constitution of any country on earth. How it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our directions.
This report was made at the request of jack alexander, writer for the. Preamble background information the 1940 aa preamble. Open aa meetings these may include aa social events such as a dance, camping weekend, pot luck and others. The moment he takes so much as one drop of beer, wine, spirits or any other alcoholic beverage he automatically loses all status as a member of alcoholics anonymous. Well, we are going to take an indepth look at how aa worked in the 1940s. Is there anyone here attending their first na meeting, or this meeting for the first time. The aa preamble, quoted at the beginning of this piece, goes on to say. New group form register a new group with the general service office of alcoholics anonymous with continue reading printable literature.
The stand alcoholics anonymous area 68 district 12. Preamble to the united states constitution, september 17, 1787. Thus, the aa preamble was first published in the june 1947 issue. And yet most traditional aa groups in north america are allied with a religion.
As long as the open meeting is the main purpose of the event. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Funny how some things change, and others just stay the same. Every aa group is just a little bit different from other aa groups. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that. The word honest dropped from aa preamble, an honest desire to stop drinking. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share. Background information the preamble was introduced in the june 1947 issue of the aa grapevine magazine. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Publication date of alcoholics anonymous, aas big book. Download a printable pdf meeting schedule, click here.
Alcoholism12 step support 1940 aa preamble we are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a power greater than ourselves. Birthdaysanniversaries aa district 18 southern illinois. The alcoholics anonymous preamble printed with permission of the aa grapevine. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. How it works rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Aa preamble how it works the twelve steps twelve traditions short form twelve traditions long form 9th step promises primary purpose blue card is your group connected to aa as a whole. The aa preamble alcoholics anonymous toledo aa meetings. Change in ratio of trustees of the general service board. Preamble breakdown preamble vocab in your own words. Depending on the conscience of your group, the group secretarys responsibilities may include. History of the aa preamble in 1947, because of the growing interest in aa, the grapevine editors decided to write a brief definition of the fellowship. World service signin sheet treasurers report 12stephotline volunteer form glossary. It was written by the theneditor, who borrowed much of the phrasing from the foreword to the original edition of the big book, alcoholics anonymous.
Suggested open meeting format alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous is to show what may be done to enlist the aid of a power greater than ourselves regardless of what. Aa old preamble 1940 we are gathered here because we are faced with the fact that we are powerless over alcohol and unable to do anything about it without the help of a power greater than ourselves. Printable literature central office of southwest missouri. Preparing the meeting place and refreshments, if applicable. Breaking down the aa preamble amethyst recovery center. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve. Alcoholics anonymous the original saturday evening post article by jack alexander, march 1941.
Shortly thereafter, the preamble began appearing in each monthly issue of the grapevine, and later on in much of our a. District 6 monthly meeting every first saturday of each month. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. The files sizes are fairly large so please allow additional. The first part of the aa preamble upon which we would like to cast our focus is the top paragraph. Aa history the old and new preambles barefoots world. Aa preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.