18th World Service Meeting: "One Message--many Languages--one Fellowship

In the October 1969 Grapevine, Bill W. wrote, "Surely the time will come when our overseas AA population may well exceed that of the United States and Canada." In the same article he continued, "AA is taking a giant step toward worldwide AA unity in New York, October 9-11, 1969." He was referring to the first World Service Meeting convening that month, which saw twenty-six delegates visiting from twelve countries.