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Finance Committee
Responsible for carrying AA’s 7th Tradition of self-support to groups in the Area by educating GSRs, DCMs and all A.A. members. Chair
Sharon T. e-mail: finance @ are54.org
A.A.'s
7th
Tradition
(short form)
Every AA group ought to be fully self-
supporting,
declining outside contributions. A.A.'s
7th
Tradition
(long form)
The A.A. groups
themselves
ought to be fully supported by the voluntary contributions of their own
members.
We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any
public solicitation
of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is highly dangerous,
whether
by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance
of
large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying any
obligation whatever,
is unwise. Then too, we view with much concern those A.A. treasuries
which
continue, beyond prudent reserves, to accumulate funds for no stated
A.A.
purpose. Experience has often warned us that nothing can so surely
destroy
our spiritual heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and
authority. Suggested
Donation
Plan
Since we have
active
Central & Intergroup Offices in NE Ohio, we suggest that groups
practice GSO's suggested 50-30-10-10 plan. To use this plan: first pay
your group bills and make sure you have literature on hand for the
newcomer. Then subtract
off your prudent reserve (for some groups this is nothing at all, they
trust
their membership to see them through, others hold back 2-3 months
rent).
The balance is sent to four (4) service entities. Contribution
Addresses
50%
Central or Intergroup Office - check our latest listing here 30% General Service Office (GSO), P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163 10% NE Ohio Area 54 - Payable to NE Ohio General Service and send to: Area 54 Treasurer, P.O. Box 91384, Cleveland, OH 44101-3384 10% Local District - Contact your GSR, DCM, or Area 54 Mailing Secretary |