From the AA Grapevine, July 1962 Spiritual Experiences by Bill W. It is the intention of the Grapevine to carry occasional accounts of spiritual experiences....
Dear Buffs, The note about Dale Carnegie possibly influencing Bill was interesting. I am tempted to join with identifying the sources that either influenced...
Thomas
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Aug 6, 2002 1:57 am
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IS A.A. FOR ALCOHOLICS ONLY? by Bill W. Our most enthusiastic friends think Alcoholics Anonymous is a modern miracle. So they ask, "Why can't A.A. principles...
I am very likely going to get a spanking for this but because Joe McQ. and Charlie P. have helped so many of us understand that the Program of Alcoholics...
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Aug 7, 2002 5:16 pm
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Is Alcoholics Anonymous A Religion? The New York Times report headed Confesion to AA members is not protected, appeals court rules, which was quoted by...
The issue as to whether AA constitutes a religion under the First Amendment has been the subject of a number of court cases, from those discussing whether...
I have a question... I can understand the "possible" dispute courts may have over whether AA is a "religion" or not and the question over privileged ...
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In a message dated 8/11/02 4:45:54 PM Central Daylight Time, crog1@... ... Chris poses another wonderful hypothetical. Yes, virtually every (if not every)...
Approximate Number of Big Books Disributed For the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Editions 1939 - 2001 Approximate Number of 1st Edition Big Books Distributed* 300,426 ...
# of Big Books DistributedWondering would anyone have the names of the people who have received copies of BigBook at International Conventions. ie: Nell Wing -...
Would it be safe to assume these figures do not include foreign printings of the Big Book? I presume these include large print and braille. Are recordings...
John Wikelius
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Aug 12, 2002 12:41 pm
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John wrote Would it be safe to assume these figures do not include foreign printings of the Big Book? Correct. I presume these include large print and braille....
Several people have written about persons who were presented with special copies of the Big Book, so I am combining the information in this one post. The...
My name is Carl and I am trying to bring a little of the BBIA activity into my other fellowship. I was wondering if we know the history of the meetings like...
Here is a website you may want to check out. It's the only one with NA archives that I have ever found. Take it easy & God bless! www.mwbr.net/narchive Just...
NEW YORK INTERGROUP'S FIRST MEETING LIST 1946 SCHEDULE OF A.A. MEETINGS New York City and vicinity Group Address Type of Meeting Time SUNDAY Manhattan 405...
much of the previous post came from this file -- has more info on pamphlets addressed by the Conference over the years. Maybe this will give you info on dates...
Here is a copy of the Cleveland Plain Dealer article about Founders Day weekend in Akron for the 67th Anniversary, It was awesome. The article is worth reading...
Regarding the history of 12-Step programs originating from the "Mother Ship", Alcoholics Anonymous, Debtors Anonymous formally began in 1976 in New York City....
Back to Main Table of Contents Return to Bulletins Home Page Return to Home Page WORLD SERVICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BULLETIN #13 Some thoughts regarding our ...
BILL'S WIFE REMEMBERS WHEN HE AND SHE AND THE FIRST A.A.s WERE VERY YOUNG Christmas Issue, 1944, A.A. Grapevine As the wife of an early A.A., some of our...
Hello All, I am new to this group and am not sure how it works, I have a question and I guess I should just post it to the entire group, perhaps someone will...
Hi Peggy, Best evidence suggests that Bill W. learned of the Washingtonians only from Prof. Milton Maxwell, an AA trustee. That would put the time in the late...
Ernest Kurtz
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Aug 26, 2002 9:28 pm
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Hi All: I need all the info I can get about the Northern California H&I Committee, namely a. why they refused to join up with GSO, and when b. who believes...
joannagw
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Aug 27, 2002 9:52 am
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Convention News FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS AT THE AA CONVENTION IN ST. LOUIS Many families from all over the country are making plans for going to the big AA...
The Northern California Hospital and Institution (H&I) Committee is a subcommittee of the Northern California Council of Alcoholics Anonymous (NCCAA). Both...
August 27, 2002 El Cajon, California ————————————————————————————————————— Alcoholics...
