AA groups are best served when they diligently listen to the minority opinion on any motion and do not make decisions on matters that pass by a narrow vote. ~ AA Literature A close vote indicates that there is not a true consensus on a matter. The minority voice must be heard and listened to… Read More Minority Voice

For complex issues, or where members are passionately divided over an issue, an AA group may employ a more formal decision making strategy. ~ 12 Step Literature Most AA groups depend on Robert’s Rules for their group conscience meetings. This will keep things rolling smoothly. The leader will be able to take motions, and ask… Read More More Complex Issues

An AA group must find its group conscience. ~ 12 Step literature A group must find its group conscience. It does by appealing to the concept of a Higher Power in whom we, as individuals, have placed our will and our lives through Step #3, and from the the knowledge of whom we pray in… Read More Finding Group Conscience

For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority-a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. ~ AA Tradition 12. I have to learn this one the hard way. When I first came into AA, I wanted to know what the rules were and who the rulers were, so that… Read More Ultimate Authority

No one can set down the law in AA, but most groups have faced sand solved problems by simply studying and following the 12 Traditions of AA. ~ 12 Step Literature The AA groups that succeed over the long haul and draw new members in are the same groups that solve their problems by studying… Read More No one Can Set Down the Laws in AA

A sense of humor, patience, and courtesy; a willingness to sit still and listen; a need for fairness; and a trust in a HP have been found far more useful than legalistic arguments and accusations. ~ 12 Step Literature Sometimes, I forget to use humor or to resolve life’s issues by simply sitting down and… Read More Using Humor

No problem has to lead to serious trouble for any group, since AA experience shows that goodwill, honesty, selflessness, and a spirit of love and service will prevail if we make an honest effort to “place principles before personalities.” ~ Tradition 12 Of all the traditions, I believe Tradition #12 is to primary one that… Read More Tradition 12

Often, group issues are simply misunderstandings easily resolved in open discussion. ~ 12 Step Literature Here are some common issues that AA groups and AA service bodies have to deal with: How to increase attendance. How to increase contributions How to recruit more volunteers Which literature and how much to order How to get old… Read More Common AA Issues

Often, group problems are simply misunderstandings easily resolved in open discussion. Or, they may involve members trying to control or change another member’s behaviors. ~ 12 Step Literature The old saying that it only takes two members to have a meeting makes sense. It is also said that three people makes a crowd. I know… Read More More on Problems

Sometimes group problems become blessings as time goes by because of the wisdom gained in dealing with them. ~ 12 Step Literature Group issues are usually a sign that the group is meeting the challenges of life. They are evidence that there is a great group diversity of opinion. Group problems give us a chance… Read More Group Problems