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This is going to be a sticky thread where I make announcements to configuration changes and other things that I'm doing as I work towards ramping up this group to make it as dialed-in as possible. For example, one of the changes that has been made is that you will now receive a daily digest instead of single messages (by default). You will no longer receive by default an email every single time somebody posts or replies to something, unless you decide to follow that message. You can override any of these settings and change it back if you like, so it shouldn't be a problem. I'm just trying to make it so that we don't get so much incoming email in our personal accounts as this forum grows. But if you like it the old way, simply go into your settings and change it back. And if you want even less emails than a daily digest you even have that option two, go look. This platform is really awesome. :) I also recommend to create a dedicated Gmail (or whatever service you like) that you then use just for this AAHL account so that you can see all of your own history at your own personal email account , as well. I just think that would be neat. It is not at all required of course but if you like the idea, by all means do it. You can always update your email address in settings at any time. As I make other additions and changes moving forward, I will be posting updates here in this announcement thread as to what they are. You can always send me comments and feedback as a direct mesage or email if you have any concerns or ideas and if we feel we need a group conscience on something I'll just create a chatroom for it or something or even a poll, no big deal. But to keep this particular thread dense with information I'm going to keep it locked for now. Thank you. Thom Your Moderator

I am searching for anyone that has a copy of the July 1946 issue of an AA newspaper that was published out of Chattanooga, Tennessee with the name of The Empty Jug. The editor of the newspaper was Carl Knoedler, who unfortunately passed away a few weeks after this issue of the newspaper was published. Apparently the editor desired to seek controversy and this issue fulfilled that objective with a variety of possible outside issues. If you do have a copy, I will gladly pay any expenses related to providing me a copy. There were supposed to be around 600 subscribers to the newspaper at the time in 44 States, Canada, and Mexico. Thank you in advance. Gary Neidhardt Lilburn, GA 770-364-4044

A quote attributed to Clarence Snyder: "Never say 'No' to A.A." Where is it? It's not apocryphal. I saw it once but didn't make a note of the source.

Hello all, I seem to remember a letter Bill wrote where he describes when he and Earl came up with the short version of the traditions during a weekend at stepping stones. I may have heard this during a history presentation or, I saw it on here. Any clues would be appreciated. Thanks, Will

On p. 322 of Pass It On, Bill W. is quoted as saying, "My personal life may not be exemplary, but I have never made a mistake about A.A." No sources are listed in the back of the book for anything on that page. Does anyone know where and/or when Bill said or wrote this? -- In love & service, Hugh Hyatt ????+1 267.992.1297? (?voice, text, ?Duo, Signal) ??? mailto:hugh.hyatt+AAHL@... ?Top of the Hill Group ?District 25, Area 59 (Eastern PA) ?“The first concern of AA members should be with problem drinkers the movement is still unable to reach.” ―Bill W., 1965 International Convention

On p. 322 of Pass It On, Bill W. is quoted as saying, "My personal life may not be exemplary, but I have never made a mistake about A.A." No sources are listed in the back of the book for anything on that page. Does anyone know where and/or when Bill said or wrote this? -- In love & service, Hugh Hyatt ????+1 267.992.1297? (?voice, text, ?Duo, Signal) ??? mailto:hugh.hyatt+AAHL@... ?Top of the Hill Group ?District 25, Area 59 (Eastern PA) ?“The first concern of AA members should be with problem drinkers the movement is still unable to reach.” ―Bill W., 1965 International Convention

The following items have been added to the Files area of the [email protected] group. /Pre-AA History/TheEightPointsOfTheOxfordGroup.pdf By: Thom R. <thomr021092@...> Description: The Eight Points of the Oxford Group by C. Irving Benson - Oxford University Press, 1938 reprint

The following items have been added to the Files area of the [email protected] group. /Temperance Movements/Temperance Pamphlets Collection.pdf By: Thom R. <thomr021092@...> Description: A TEMPERANCE PAMPHLETS collection in PDF. A huge (over 400 page) collection of various historical temperance movement pamphlets.

I'm seeking information about the origins/practices of the following self-assessment. https://sfvaa.org/20-questions/ These questions were developed by Dr. Robert V. Seliger (Johns Hopkins Hospital). How did they get into A.A.? How have they been used? Is it commonly used today? It is of interest to me that the 20 Questions are on the San Fernando Valley Central Office website because this is where Narcotics Anonymous originated. And NA's first booklet (1954) includes an adaptation of these questions. Thanks, Chris

The following items have been added to the Files area of the [email protected] group. /Articles/Confession_of_an_AA_History_Buff.pdf By: Thom R. <thomr021092@...> Description: A short "interview" with William White concerning the study of AA History. I do not know exactly when this was done (maybe someone in the group knows more) but I did find it to be interesting and wanted to share.

What year was the first digital/virtual meeting?

Does anyone have any idea of what came of Bill's automobile (Woody)? I have emailed stepping stones and not received any replies yet. Thank you, Brian S. brianfishin@... 925-548-3929

Sorry to bother you. A friendly dispute has arisen in our AA group. Allan says that the famous "Man on the Bed" painting depicts Dr. Bob and Bill visiting Bill Dotson, AA #3. Linda says that is incorrect. She says that in 1955 an illustrator for the Grapevine, Robert M, decided to paint a typical, generic 12th Step visit. He titled it "Came to Believe" So AA myth grew when someone said: "Hey that looks like a painting of Bill W. & Dr. Bob 12th Stepping Bill Dotson". So, the myth spread like wildfire and they renamed the painting "man on the bed". So our question is... did the artist intend to paint a picture of Bill, Bob and Bill Dotson? Or was he just painting an ordinary 12th step call which later became associated with Bill, Bob, Bill Dotson?

Does anyone know the origin of the word "alano"? Bill used the word in 1947 in an AA GrapeVine article. I assume it was common before 1947. It could be a shorthand for Alcoholics Anonymous in some way. Hopefully, someone knows the beginning of the use of the term.

Hello, I'm new to this group, so I'm not entirely sure how this all works, but I just had a question that I've been doing all kinds of research on and have gotten nowhere on and I'm hoping someone here might have the answer. I apologize if this answer is actually already listed somewhere throughout all of the messages on this forum, but I'm not to sure how to use this all yet and/or how to do a search through all of the postings. My question is, why is it that the 9th step promises are the dedicated promises read at many meetings? There are several other sets of promises for several other steps in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, so I'm just curious why the 9th step promises were chosen to represent "The AA Promises" in meetings. I have a couple of theories, such as perhaps it's because they are closely aligned with being the exact opposite of the bedevilments listed on page 52, or maybe it's because once we finish the 9th step, we move onto our daily action steps (10 is daily inventory, 11 is daily prayer and meditation and 12 is daily work with other alcoholics) but I can't seem to find an actual legit answer to this question anywhere. Thank you in advance for any information you are able to provide me!

The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the [email protected] group. /General Service Conference (US)/Final GSC (US) Conference Reports/Final Conference Reports/GSC Reports Final 1951-1980 - AAHL.pdf /General Service Conference (US)/Final GSC (US) Conference Reports/Final Conference Reports/GSC Reports Final 1981-2000 - AAHL.pdf /General Service Conference (US)/Final GSC (US) Conference Reports/Final Conference Reports/GSC Reports Final 2001-2015 - AAHL.pdf /General Service Conference (US)/Final GSC (US) Conference Reports/Final Conference Reports/GSC Reports Final 2016-2019 - AAHL.pdf /General Service Conference (US)/Final GSC (US) Conference Reports/Final Conference Reports/GSC Reports Final 2020-2023 - AAHL.pdf By: Thom R. <thomr021092@...>

Greetings, On page 27 in the Big Book, Bill quotes a dialogue that took place between "A certain American business man"" (who we know to be Rowland Hazard) and "a celebrated physician" (Dr. Carl Jung). To me, the use of quotation marks indicates a repeating of a conversation, verbatim, for the purpose of not misquoting the participants. Is there historic reference to this conversation that would present the need for quotations? Did Bill and Rowland sit down and discuss the matter, in which Rowland repeated this conversation? I am not sure how close, if at all, Bill and Rowland were, or became. The large paragraph in the middle of the page is very specific, and includes pointed language on the vital spiritual experience that needs to take place. Inquiring minds want to know. Brian

Why did Bill Wilson demote the doctor's opinion to its present location in big book when it had been chapter 1? I've been sober for 42 years and the more I read the doctor's opinion the more I think it's original positioning as chapter 1 was more helpful to a newcomer.