Any gathering of two or more alcoholics who wish to recover and have no other affiliation may call themselves an A.A. group. Membership at the group level is open to all who have a desire to recover from alcoholism. There are no dues, fees, requirements or restrictions of any kind. There’s no formal application to join a group.
What’s the purpose of A.A. groups? All groups exist to help those who suffer from the disease of alcoholism.
P-16 The A.A. Group...Where It All Begins
This informational guide tells how a group works most effectively, how a new group can be started, and how each group can be linked to A.A. as a whole. General Service Conference-approved.
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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. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. • A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. • Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Copyright © by AA Grapevine, Inc.; reprinted with permission.
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