Category 1
The primary purpose of AA is
To stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety
The spiritual foundation of AA is
Anonymity
The 8th step is
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all
Complete the following…
“A thousand is not enough…”
"And one is too many"
The 10th step is...
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it
The two founders of AA are
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
What do we think is the root of our troubles?
Selfishness--self-centeredness!
How many "Steps" did the early form of AA have in 1935?
6
Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic,
sharing what?
Experience, strengt, and hope!
This alone is not sufficient to overcome alcoholism or addiction
Willpower
Where did Alcoholics Anonymous Start?
Akron, Ohio
A Friday 6:00pm at Clark Street meeting focuses on what?
12 steps and 12 traditions
When did Bill W. and Dr. Bob meet?
May 12, 1935
What is the birthdate of Alcoholics Anonymous?
June 10th, 1935
The alcoholic has a daily reprieve from drinking contingent upon what?
the maintenance of our spiritual condition
Who was the nun who really helped A.A. in the Akron hospitals?
Sister Mary Ignatia
How many pages were there in the original Big Book, without stories?
164
In the original first printing, how many stories were included?
29 stories
How many A.A. members were there when they wrote the book, "Alcholics Anonymous"?
100
Which co-founder of A.A. had tattoos?
Dr. Bob Smith
What are the two specific "physical" descriptions of alcoholism given in "The Doctor’s Opinion"?
An allergy of the body and an obsession of the mind.
What are the "Four Horsemen"?
Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, and Despair.
According to the Big Book, what must we be in order to form a "working committee" with God?
Sensible
Prior to starting A.A. both co-founders were in contact with what fellowship?
Oxford Group
What does the book say is the only thing that will insure immunity from drinking?
Intensive work with other alcoholics