7th Tradition

The Seventh Tradition states that Alcoholics Anonymous is self-supporting through our own contributions. The contributions help to cover the group's expenses. But the Seventh Tradition is more than simply paying rent and other group expenses. It is both a privilege and a responsibility of individual groups and members to ensure that our organization, at every level, remains forever self-supporting and free of outside influences that might divert us from our primary purpose.

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The monetary amount of each contribution is secondary to the spiritual connection that joins us in unity with A.A. groups around the world.

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Service Material from the General Service Office

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