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NOTE: This page is not endorsed nor approved by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc, It is solely provided by District 5
as part of its 12th Step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. Some of the items on this page may have originally
been published by AA World Services, Inc., or the AA Grapevine, Inc., but do not assume that this implies permission or
continued approval by the General Service Conference for their use in these pages.
as part of its 12th Step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. Some of the items on this page may have originally
been published by AA World Services, Inc., or the AA Grapevine, Inc., but do not assume that this implies permission or
continued approval by the General Service Conference for their use in these pages.
| Last Updated 02/22/2011 |
| So the Courts Sent You to A.A. |
REMEMBER THREE THINGS:
You are not alone, you are not the first, and you won’t be the last.
Many of us were sent to our first A.A. meeting by judges as a result of being arrested for drunk
driving, family disputes, or some other problem involving alcohol. Some of us were sent here by our
employers.
If you’ve come to A.A. for any of these reasons, you probably have some questions. We hope this
pamphlet answers some of them. If you can’t find the answer, feel free to ask someone.
HERE IS WHAT A.A. SAYS ABOUT A.A.
“Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience,
strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem, and help
others to recover from alcoholism.”
“The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or
fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is
not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish
to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.”
Millions of people have found recovery through A.A., including many who were sent by the courts or
their employers. There are A.A. meetings in virtually every country in the world, from Australia to
Zambia, and from Ireland to Russia.
While some who are sent to A.A. attend the required number of meetings and never come back,
others keep coming back because they find that A.A. helps them live without alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous is not part of the court system. We do Not work for the courts or the Police
Department. We do not ask the courts to send people to us. When people do show up with court
papers, we are not responsible for making sure they are sober.
If a judge, court school, or employer has sent you to A.A. meetings, it is because they believe there is
evidence that you may have a drinking problem. We had nothing to do with their decision, but A.A.
does provide information about ALCOHOLISM and staying sober to interested parties..
BUT, IF YOU DO COME TO MEETINGS,
PLEASE REMEMBER A FEW POINTS.
You are a welcomed guest.
While most meetings will sign court cards/papers/forms*, some won’t.
It’s up to each individual meeting to decide their policy. Since A.A. is not allied
with the court system, A.A. is not required to do the court’s work. If you arrive
at a meeting early, you can ask the secretary or chairman about signing your
paper* (*Note that court cards/papers/ forms refers to anything your are
required by any authority or agency to have signed, providing proof of
attendance at an A.A. meeting to take to that agency or authority.)
If a meeting leader, chairman, or secretary agrees to sign your court card*, They will probably just
sign their first name or use their initials. We are personally anonymous in A.A. We are not court
employees.
In some meetings you can just put your card* in the 7th Tradition basket that is passed around, and
then pick up the signed card* after the meeting. Most meetings do believe “attendance” means
staying for all the meeting.
Many meetings are OPEN. Anyone can attend. Some meetings are CLOSED. Closed meetings are
for A.A. members, and those who have a desire to stop drinking. Please do not attend closed
meetings if you do not consider yourself an A.A. member, or do not have a desire to stop drinking.
Family members can attend Open meetings. Please do not bring children to Closed Meetings.
If you have any questions, please ask them before the meeting starts,
during a meeting break, or when the meeting is over. You can always find
someone willing to talk to you and answer your questions.
The men and women who voluntarily attend regular A.A. meetings are
alcoholics. They are also factory workers, doctors, homemakers, lawyers,
ex-convicts, construction workers, writers, actors, cab drivers, engineers,
nurses, students, sales people, teachers, retirees, unemployed, executives,
etc. Some make more money than you do. Some don’t. Some have college
degrees. Some dropped out of grade school. Some are actually smarter than you. Some aren’t. And
yes, some of them really are rocket scientists.
A.A. is an anonymous organization. While you are free to take, repeat and use any ideas or concepts
that you hear at meetings, we ask that you please do not identify who to hear or see here.
If you decide that you are an alcoholic, or have a desire to stop drinking and that you want to be a
part of A.A., then you are automatically a member.
A.A. states, through the 7th Tradition, that: “There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. We
are fully self-supporting through our own contributions.” If you consider yourself a member of A.
A., feel free to contribute to the basket that is passed around to cover room rent and expenses. If
you do not consider yourself a member, please do not consider.
REMEMBER: No one can tell you that you are an alcoholic. People can
point out indications that you have a drinking problem – loss of control, drink
driving arrests, lost jobs, broken marriages or relationships, blackouts, the
shakes, etc. – but only you can decide if you are actually an alcoholic. If you
decide that you are, then you’re in the right place.
ONE FINAL NOTE: We are probably a lot happier to be here than you are.
If you stick around long enough, you’ll find out why.
Please ask someone for a schedule of meetings in this area (or you can print out the .pdf meeting card
at left.). KEEP COMING BACK!
If you have any questions please contact us at info@aakyd5.org.
(Above text courtesy of District 20) Alcoholics Anonymous®, AA®, and The Big Book®
are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. The Grapevine®
and AA Grapevine® are registered trademarks of The AA Grapevine, Inc.
You are not alone, you are not the first, and you won’t be the last.
Many of us were sent to our first A.A. meeting by judges as a result of being arrested for drunk
driving, family disputes, or some other problem involving alcohol. Some of us were sent here by our
employers.
If you’ve come to A.A. for any of these reasons, you probably have some questions. We hope this
pamphlet answers some of them. If you can’t find the answer, feel free to ask someone.
HERE IS WHAT A.A. SAYS ABOUT A.A.
“Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience,
strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem, and help
others to recover from alcoholism.”
“The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or
fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is
not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish
to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.”
Millions of people have found recovery through A.A., including many who were sent by the courts or
their employers. There are A.A. meetings in virtually every country in the world, from Australia to
Zambia, and from Ireland to Russia.
While some who are sent to A.A. attend the required number of meetings and never come back,
others keep coming back because they find that A.A. helps them live without alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous is not part of the court system. We do Not work for the courts or the Police
Department. We do not ask the courts to send people to us. When people do show up with court
papers, we are not responsible for making sure they are sober.
If a judge, court school, or employer has sent you to A.A. meetings, it is because they believe there is
evidence that you may have a drinking problem. We had nothing to do with their decision, but A.A.
does provide information about ALCOHOLISM and staying sober to interested parties..
BUT, IF YOU DO COME TO MEETINGS,
PLEASE REMEMBER A FEW POINTS.
You are a welcomed guest.
While most meetings will sign court cards/papers/forms*, some won’t.
It’s up to each individual meeting to decide their policy. Since A.A. is not allied
with the court system, A.A. is not required to do the court’s work. If you arrive
at a meeting early, you can ask the secretary or chairman about signing your
paper* (*Note that court cards/papers/ forms refers to anything your are
required by any authority or agency to have signed, providing proof of
attendance at an A.A. meeting to take to that agency or authority.)
If a meeting leader, chairman, or secretary agrees to sign your court card*, They will probably just
sign their first name or use their initials. We are personally anonymous in A.A. We are not court
employees.
In some meetings you can just put your card* in the 7th Tradition basket that is passed around, and
then pick up the signed card* after the meeting. Most meetings do believe “attendance” means
staying for all the meeting.
Many meetings are OPEN. Anyone can attend. Some meetings are CLOSED. Closed meetings are
for A.A. members, and those who have a desire to stop drinking. Please do not attend closed
meetings if you do not consider yourself an A.A. member, or do not have a desire to stop drinking.
Family members can attend Open meetings. Please do not bring children to Closed Meetings.
If you have any questions, please ask them before the meeting starts,
during a meeting break, or when the meeting is over. You can always find
someone willing to talk to you and answer your questions.
The men and women who voluntarily attend regular A.A. meetings are
alcoholics. They are also factory workers, doctors, homemakers, lawyers,
ex-convicts, construction workers, writers, actors, cab drivers, engineers,
nurses, students, sales people, teachers, retirees, unemployed, executives,
etc. Some make more money than you do. Some don’t. Some have college
degrees. Some dropped out of grade school. Some are actually smarter than you. Some aren’t. And
yes, some of them really are rocket scientists.
A.A. is an anonymous organization. While you are free to take, repeat and use any ideas or concepts
that you hear at meetings, we ask that you please do not identify who to hear or see here.
If you decide that you are an alcoholic, or have a desire to stop drinking and that you want to be a
part of A.A., then you are automatically a member.
A.A. states, through the 7th Tradition, that: “There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. We
are fully self-supporting through our own contributions.” If you consider yourself a member of A.
A., feel free to contribute to the basket that is passed around to cover room rent and expenses. If
you do not consider yourself a member, please do not consider.
REMEMBER: No one can tell you that you are an alcoholic. People can
point out indications that you have a drinking problem – loss of control, drink
driving arrests, lost jobs, broken marriages or relationships, blackouts, the
shakes, etc. – but only you can decide if you are actually an alcoholic. If you
decide that you are, then you’re in the right place.
ONE FINAL NOTE: We are probably a lot happier to be here than you are.
If you stick around long enough, you’ll find out why.
Please ask someone for a schedule of meetings in this area (or you can print out the .pdf meeting card
at left.). KEEP COMING BACK!
If you have any questions please contact us at info@aakyd5.org.
(Above text courtesy of District 20) Alcoholics Anonymous®, AA®, and The Big Book®
are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. The Grapevine®
and AA Grapevine® are registered trademarks of The AA Grapevine, Inc.
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