PO Box 1980

The ritualized chanting that went on at ICYPAA (reported in the March Grapevine) seems to be more and more common at AA meetings nationwide. We need to guard against any actions in AA meetings that might be construed as cultish, and that includes chanting. When AA members shout "What's the point?" during the reading of "How It Works," newcomers feel excluded and old-timers cringe with embarrassment. Instead of ritualizing our responses, let's just sit quietly and give the speaker our full attention. That way, the message of recovery has a chance of getting through to those who really need to hear it.