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Area 28
Maine - New Brunswick |
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Area 28
Maine - New Brunswick |
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Contributions
Every A.A.
group ought to be fully self-supporting,
declining outside contributions.
The A.A. groups themselves ought to be fully supported by the
voluntary contributions of their own members. We think that each
group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public
solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is
highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other
outside agencies; that acceptance of large gifts from any
source, or of contributions carrying any obligation whatever, is
unwise. Then too, we view with much concern those A.A.
treasuries which continue, beyond prudent reserves, to
accumulate funds for no stated A.A. purpose. Experience has
often warned us that nothing can so surely destroy our spiritual
heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and authority.
Suggested Contribution
Plan
We suggest that groups first
pay your group bills and make sure you have literature on hand for the
newcomer. Then subtract off your prudent reserve (for some groups this
is nothing at all, they trust their membership to see them through,
others hold back 2-3 months rent). The balance is sent to four (4)
service entities. Area 28 recommends that groups contribute to:
Contribution Addresses
GSO - payable to General Service Board, mail to:General Service Office P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163 Maine-New Brunswick Area 28 General Service, mail to: Area 28 Treasurer 499 Broadway #225 Bangor, ME 04401
Portland
Central Service Office, mail to Downeast Intergroup, mail to
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Alcoholics
Anonymous