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.
AAs 7th Tradition (short form)
Every AA group ought to be fully self- supporting, declining outside contributions.
AAs 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) - payable to General Service Board and mail to:
General Service Office
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
Printable payment receipt to attach with your contribution
10% Local District - Contact your GSR, DCM, or Area 54 Registrar for this information
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