Tradition Five: Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Groups are encouraged to discuss the following questions and take a group conscience on whether these topics are important to their group.
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- Is our group attracting alcoholics from different backgrounds? Are we seeing a good cross section of our community, including those with accessibility issues?
- Mindful that holding office is a great responsibility not to be viewed as the outcome of a popularity contest, are we choosing our officers with care?
- Are all members given the opportunity to speak at meetings and to participate in other group activities?
- Are we doing all we can to provide a safe, attractive, and accessible meeting place?
- What more can our group do to carry the message?
Next Steps
Please bring these questions back to your meeting for discussion and take a group conscience regarding their importance to your group.
We also welcome additional questions that may be important to your group but are not included in this list.
Please send feedback and responses to:
intergroup@sonomacountyaa.org