Big Book
You Don’t Say! (Things said aloud at meetings)
Home Sweet Home Group
What a Concept
Dates
100
The edition of the Big Book currently being printed
What is the 4th edition?
100
Customarily read at the beginning of a meeting, this offers an explanation of what AA is and what AA is not.
What is the Preamble?
100
According to an old joke, these are the only two things necessary to start a meeting.
What are a resentment & a coffee pot?
100
The Third Concept sets forth this, encouraging us to trust our trusted servants.
What is the Right of Decision.
100
What is considered AA's birth date?
What is June 10, 1939?
200
The year the Big Book was 1st printed
What is 1939?
200
The common name for which we refer to the beginning of the 5th Chapter of the Big Book, it begins, "Rarely have we seen a person fail..."
What is "How it Works"?
200
This is a 'meeting' that helps the newcomer get to know the members of the group.
What is meeting after the meeting!
200
This Concept sets forth the Right of Appeal to prevent an unruly majority.
What is Concept Five?
200
The year the 4th Edition of the Big Book was printed.
What is 2001?
300
The story 'Doctor, alcoholic, addict' in the 3rd edition is now titled this.
What is 'Acceptance was the answer?'
300
This prayer is sometimes used for opening a meeting. Some people use it to help them get through their day.
What is the Serenity Prayer?
300
This is the AA who represents the group at the monthly District Meeting
What is a GSR?
300
This Concept reminds us that the final responsibility and ultimate authority should always reside in our collective conscience.
What is Concept One?
300
The year the Traditions were first printed in the Grapevine.
What is 1946?
400
This Chapter of the Big Book, helps us find a 'Power greater that ourselves"
What is We Agnostics.
400
"If you are painstaking about this phase of your development," you will know that these are printed on pages 83 & 84 of the Big Book.
What are the Promises?
400
When the Home Group members discuss how they have been carrying the AA message and following the traditions.
What is a Group Inventory?
400
Good service leaders and the appropriate methods of choosing them are discussed in the long form of this Concept.
What is Concept Nine?
400
The year the Responsibility Pledge was introduced.
What is 1955?
500
Read at the beginning of a meeting, Chapter 5 explains this.
What is 'How it Works.'
500
Commonly used to end a business or service committee meeting.
What is "I am responsible..."
500
When a group travels to share their experience, strength and hope. They may go to prison or an institution.
What is a commitment?
500
This Concept sets forth the Warranties of our Fellowship.
What is Concept Twelve?
500
The year the first General Service Conference was held.
What is 1951?
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