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August 1947

WHAT I GET OUT OF A.A.

(The following points were set forth by a member of the Salisbury, N. C. Group).

WHAT I MUST PUT INTO A.A.



  1. Complete sobriety.

  2. One hundred per cent 12th Step work.

  3. Love for my fellow man.

  4. Attendance at the meetings, as essential to my new way of life.

  5. Giving all in my power and time to help bring in new members who have an alcoholic problem.

  6. Above all, forever as now, remaining an active member.


WHAT I GET OUT OF A.A.



  1. Peace of mind and contentment.

  2. The 24-hour program by which I can live a clean and decent life.

  3. Happiness in my home and in my daily life.

  4. Better citizenship.

  5. Better health, physically and mentally.

  6. Respect, not disrespect, from my fellow man.

  7. Many new friends.

  8. Blessings from God, as a result of making a decision to turn my will and life over to His care is I understand Him.

  9. The privilege of being an A.A. member forever, and this I know I am, just as long as I say I am.

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