Because of the hurricane which struck New Orleans just before the National Archives Workshop was to take place, it has had to be rescheduled and relocated to...
Has anybody has ever brought up a question about the connection between the theory of the enneagram and the 4th Step in 12x12? Does anyone know if Bill W. was...
FYI, an eloquent and influential member of the fellowship, Ray O'K., died in Florida earlier this week and will be buried in Larchmont, NY on Saturday, 1/28....
An "old timer" in our fellowship is fond of using the Sauerkraut Juice treatment when he finds a wet one. It may have something to do with replacing...
The name Curry is extremely interesting as it was one of names mentioned by Bill and Hank during their 2 week stock redemption debate, as a creditor of Henry...
I posted a request for information on the Harper Brothers printings of the volume "Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age" some time ago but seem to have a problem...
Hi Rick, As Stated in my original post this appears to be the draft edited by Hank P. and Dr. Howard. It does not appear to be anything like a draft that a...
My sponsor told me about AA having a "statement of principles" in 1950. He tells me they originally came out in 1948 but that no proof is obtainable from New...
Shakey1aa@...
Jan 31, 2006 9:13 pm
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Helping them kick the bottle Staff Reporter Alcoholics Anonymous arranges counselling for known offenders CHENNAI - India: Alcoholics Anonymous, the liquor...
The phrase "1. Trust God, 2. Clean House, 3. Help Others" is typed on a prescription pad with Dr. Bob's name at the top. His signature is at the bottom, and...
How interesting to learn of another early AA woman! Still another was Mary Campbell, from somewhere in the South, I believe. Dave and I don't know her sobriety...
Sally Brown
rev.sally@...
Jan 31, 2006 7:10 pm
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The 1999 General Service Conference passed the following Advisory Action: The annual limit contributed to the General Service Office from individual A.A....
The first woman was Jane S. in Akron and she beat Florence by one month. Diz T. ______________________________ From: "mertonmm3" <mertonmm3@...>...
Diz Titcher
rtitcher@...
Jan 27, 2006 5:16 am
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Group, One of my sponsee's asked me a question. I tried to find the answer as I had thought it came from steps 6 and 7. Unfortunately, when I looked it up on...
Bill W did like to be "generous" in his numerical estimates. However, the "100 men" part likely derived from a prospectus Hank P put together to offer shares...
I will be out of town from Friday January 27 to Monday January 30, 2006. Please hold your messages until then. Thanks much! Glenn Chesnut South Bend, Indiana ...
Your question is one that I have dealt with a lot in my 21 years. First of all we have our 1st tradition which states that our common welfare should come...
Hi all, Boy, I love these types of things. I went looking through my assorted collection of Big Books and found the following from Dr. Bob's Nightmare. First...
Hi Friends, While I think this issue has a questionable place on a forum on AA History, it has everything to do with our traditions. Tradition 6, short form...
Yes Bill W did use the nicknames "Smithy" and "Smitty" to distinguish between father and son. Young Bob was still called "Smitty" up to the time he passed...
I'm not sure what your question has to do with AA history, but if you are trying to find out if AA members can have diametrically opposed viewpoints and all...
Gotogo asked Can alcoholics announce there will be a sober dance following the AA meeting, when we want to have a dance in the same hall? You can do or say...
Given that AA cannot accept gifts from non-members and only gifts of either $1000 or $2000 (I'm not sure which) from members in any given year, it's not clear...
From what I have learned, this ... Just a quick geographical correction. The Cornwall Press was located in Cornwall, NY located in Orange County, NY. The first...
HI.. Both Sue and Smitty Docs children told me many times that that was how they were both addressed. Thats my additon here, THX. Corey F. Tom Hickcox...
Hi, If the dance is being put on by AA not a problem. Joe _____ From: AAHistoryLovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AAHistoryLovers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Hi Charlie Your assertion about AA's corporate entities that "In effect, they are temporary, albeit long-lived, committees which could all be thrown away and...
The "Printer's draft" manuscript of the Big Book was sold in June 2004 for 1.56 million dollars, through a telephone bid from California to the auction site in...
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