Coming in on the Beam at Kennedy

ONE OF THE oldest factors in the growth of AA groups is convenience. Groups meet in church basements in every corner of every state in the union. When alcoholics cannot come to a meeting--for example, in a prison or a hospital--it is the traditional role of AAs nearby to "bring the meeting in." Meetings have started in industrial plants, in offices, and just about anywhere alcoholics feel the need, and it's just wonderful!