October 2009
INCLUSIVE NEVER EXCLUSIVE
A delegate discusses the importance of diversity
The Third Tradition states, "The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking." Through much trial and error and the distillation of shared experience, Alcoholics Anonymous decided to forgo membership rules and to be "inclusive . . . never exclusive." Even though Tradition Three was generally accepted, putting it into practice was not that easy.
Need help with customer service?
Call 800 631-6025 (English), 800 640-8781 (Spanish), 212-870-3456 (French) or email: [email protected]
or [email protected]