Concept XII
The Spiritual Principle of Concept XII.
What is Spirituality?
What are some ways to prevent us from becoming the seat of perilous wealth?
Not accepting money from outside organizations and limiting individual contribution amounts.
What is Concept IV?
Throughout our Conference structure, we ought to maintain at all responsible levels a traditional "Right of Participation."
What is Tradition 10?
AA name ought never to be drawn into Public Controversy.
When and where is NERAASA 2024 being held?
The 6 Warranties of Concept XII can also be found here.
What is Article 12 of the Conference Charter?
What is Tradition 7?
We are self-supporting through our own contributions.
What is substantial unanimity?
Any decision reached should be reflective of the collective conscience of the group members. (typically 2/3rds)
They are the guardians of our Traditions but are not Tradition police.
Who is the General Service Conference?
Number of Districts in Area 59
What is 49 districts (48 geographical districts and 1 linguistic district)?
These three things can only be changed by written consent of three quarters of all AA groups in the world.
What is the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and the 6 Warranties of Concept XII?
What are some ways to protect us from becoming the seat of perilous power?
Spirit of rotation and voting.
All important decisions should be reached by utilizing these three. (hint - it is in the warranty).
What is discussion, vote, and whenever possible, substantial unanimity?
We are but trusted servants, we do not do this.
What is govern?
Number of Delegates in the US and Canada
The Twelve Concepts were adopted during this event on this date.
What is the 12th Annual General Service Conference on April 26, 1962?
What is something that will destroy our spiritual heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and authority?
Experience has warned us that AA Treasuries which continue, beyond prudent reserve, to accumulate funds for no stated AA purpose can do this.
When matters are extensively debated, the Conference can speak with an authority and confidence that a simple majority could never give them, this group (the non prevailing side) is far more satisfied because their case had a full and fair hearing.
Who are the minority opinion?
The current North East Regional Trustee (NERT).
Who is Ken T.?
Hold experiences and lessons of early days, reduce chance of hasty/unnecessary change, and if changes are made, will ensure a point of safe return
What is the purpose of the Twelve Concepts?
What is the individual contribution amount limit?
Those who are convinced that the group cannot get along without them, constantly connives for re-election, and continues to be consumed by self pity.
What is a Bleeding Deacon?
What are some of the extraordinary liberties granted to us in the Traditions and Concepts?
No fees, no punishment for non-conformists, no member to be expelled, freedom to join, group autonomy.
Number of active groups in Area 59.
What is approximately 1,636 active groups?