Steppin' It
Bill Wilson was born here.
State only is fine.
Where is Dorset, Vermont?
The nickname of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
What is the Big Book. This was referenced only once... in the forward to the 2nd edition!
Given because the pages were so thick, resulting in a big book. $3.50 in 1939 = $58 today (Prob more in 2022 inflation)
The root of our troubles!
Selfishness--Self-centeredness!
(Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate.)
An individual who shares their experience, strength and hope to guide a less experienced individual through the process of AA is called.....
What is a Sponsor?
This is Dr Bob sobriety date.
June 10th, 1935.
This many editions of the Big Book have been published.
What is Four.
These are the groups that predate Alcoholics Anonymous. Name at least 1. Bonus 200 if you name another group.
Washingtonian Temperance Society and Oxford group, also Emmanuel Movement.
Bill W. was born in 1895 at his parents home and business, which, ironically, was what?
What is a Bar.
Blind Pass meeting used to be a bar.
This is the alcoholic's "Angel of Hope." She was a great helper to Dr. Bob in treating alcoholics
Who is Sister Ignatia.
He wrote chapter 10 of Alcoholics Anonymous "To Employers."
Who is Hank P. Unfortunately, Hank returned to drinking in 1940.
Ruth Hock
Resentment = Bad
The woman who introduced Bill W and Dr Bob.
Who is Henrietta Sieberling? She was not an alcoholic, but part of the Oxford group, huge supporter of AA, felt it was her Christian duty to help social issues. Received a call from Father Tonks, who spoke to Bill on the phone.
Other than writing the book "Alcoholic Anonymous", Bill W. also wrote a set of spiritual guidelines to ensure the survival of individual AA groups, which also has the number 12 in the title.
What is the Twelve Traditions?
The fourth edition (current) of "Alcoholics Anonymous" was printed in this year.
HINT: Terror can't stop AA.
What is 2001, November.
This is the number one offender for relapses.
Not technically relationships as we would think...
What is resentment?
"I am responsible."
When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.
Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support here in this Alcoholics Anonymous sub group specifically designed for non-alcoholics.
What is Al-Anon?
The name of the man who first did a 12 step on Bill Wilson in the name of the Oxford Group. This man also later died of his alcoholism.
Who is Ebbie Thacher?
AA #3 is the man depicted as the "man in the bed" speaking to Dr. Bob and Bill W. This is his name.
Who is Bill Dotson?
The writer of the chapter "To Wives."
Who is Bill W, much to the dismay of his wife.
Anne Smith was asked to write this chapter, but declined.
This is Phil's favorite Saint.
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar.
St. Francis de Sales
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.