The Grapevine Is a Necessity

Since becoming associated with The Grapevine, I more than ever realize its value to AA-past, present, and future. It is a chief means of communication between us--with the newcomer and to an increasing number of older readers. It is a mirror in which we view current progress and experience. It is a text to some, and is more and more used by closed meetings. Enlivened by its art, it is both humorous and inspirational. It is a source of news, and sometimes a forum and debate. It pictures Conference and Headquarters activity, thus raising interest in World Services. So the GV is not a luxury. To AA as a whole it is a necessity.