Why We Do It
May 2016
Service beyond the group ensures that AA will be here for the alcoholic not yet in the door
Slow Grower
May 2016
His sponsor planted the seed of general service, but it didn’t take root right away. He had to get there on his own
Brewmeister
May 2016
It was bad enough his sponsor volunteered him for coffee, but chairs and cleanup too?
The Big Three!
December 2015
She was excited to get her 30 days, but how was she ever going to face the upcoming holiday season?
Desperate on New Year’s Eve
December 2015
There he sat, all alone feeling sorry for himself ... would he drink? Or would he reach out?
Frog Cottage
December 2015
The gift he gave to his good friend had her leaping to strengthen her faith
A Dozen Pieces of Acceptance
December 2015
For one man, lessons to let go came wrapped as a New Year's gift
Dear Grapevine
December 2015
A Year Later. . .
June 1958
An outgoing ('56-'57) Conference Delegate wrote the letter below to the incoming "freshman" ('58-'59) team at our request, back in January. Although its view is of the '57 Conference, its spirit and meaning are of the kind which never become "dated.
Pardon Me. . . I'm Different
June 1958
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
The Carry the Message Project focuses on getting Grapevine and La Vina subscriptions to alcoholics in need. It's not necessary to know the recipient! Sponsor a subscription for someone behind bars, in a treatment facility, nursing home, or who is homebound.