Spiritual Toolkit
In the 12-Step program of AA, this Step is often associated with "Letting Go and Letting God".
What is Step 3?
This city is referred to as Middleton in the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions.
What is Charleston, WV
The spiritual foundation of all our Traditions.
What is anonymity? (Tradition 12)
This man framed alcoholism as a physical allergy and a mental obsession, and advised Bill to “stop preaching at them.”
Who is Dr. William D. Silkworth?
This book, often referred to as the "Big Book's companion," provides a more in-depth look at the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and is often recommended for newcomers.
What is "The 12 Steps and 12 Traditions"?
Called the #1 offender, this destroys more alcoholics than anything else.
What is resentment? (BB p. 64)
This common breakfast item was featured in District 3 for a Delegate’s report in 2024, and will again be featured on October 25th, 2025 in District 17 for this years Delegate’s Report in Lewisburg?
What are Donuts?
These were adopted by the Fellowship at the 1950 International Convention in Cleveland, OH.
What are the Twelve Traditions?
This man said “Let’s not louse this thing up. Let’s keep it simple.”
Who is Dr. Bob?
This Book rounds out a trilogy of A.A. History books including Dr. Bob & The Good Old Timers, and Pass It On.
What is A.A. Comes of Age?
This is known as the touchstone of all spiritual growth.
What is pain? (12&12, Step Ten, p. 93)
This well-known duo hosted a Big Book Seminar in Wheeling in 1987.
Who are Joe and Charlie
At all levels we maintain this traditional allowance for voting representation in proportion to responsibility.
What is the Right of Participation? (Concept IV)
Although not an alcoholic, she typed the first Big Book manuscript and answered early AA letters, steadying AA’s beginnings.
Who is Ruth Hock?
This book contains a myriad of short passages penned by A.A. Co-founder Bill W.
What is As Bill Sees It?
Misery, fear, depression, and broken relationships.
What are the bedevilments? (BB p. 52)
This now defunct District was Area 73’s first and only non-geographic District, and was formed by groups within Wheeling over disagreements in District 6.
What is District 14?
Each element of AA is endowed with this traditional leadership prerogative.
What is the Right of Decision? (Concept III)
Arriving drenched from a rainstorm, this man was first mistaken by Bill for a drunk seeking help; he then became Bill’s spiritual advisor.
Who is Father Dowling?
While many books have seen updates over the years, this book remains the most revised publication due to the nature of its contents.
What is the A.A. Service Manual?
This Step separates the men from the boys.
What is Step Six? (12&12, Step Six, p. 63)
Dailey M from Romney started a meeting in his office in a courthouse basement, where he also practiced this kind of medicine.
What is Dentistry?
Throughout AA’s structure, this traditional safeguard ensures minority opinions are heard and grievances considered.
What is the Right of Appeal? (Concept V)
Called the Angel of AA by Bill W., this woman admitted alcoholics to St. Thomas Hospital under false diagnoses, and quietly nurtured them back to health.
Who is Sister Ignatia?
“Our Great Responsibility” includes transcriptions spanning nearly 20 years of talks regarding history and service given to this body.
What is the General Service Conference?