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Important Dates
Feelings...
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100

The author of "The Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Who is Dr. Silkworth?

100

The year that Alcoholics Anonymous began.

When is 1935?

100

Some people say this means F**k Everything and Run, and others say it means Face Everything And Recover.

Fear

100

This saying reminds us that we need to prioritize our sobriety.

First things First

100

The original title of "As Bill Sees It."

The AA Way of Life

200

This woman assisted Dr. Bob at the Akron City hospital.

Who is Sister Ignatia?

200

In what year was the first International Alcoholics Anonymous convention held?

1950

200

This feeling is the number one reason that alcoholics relapse. Or start a new meeting.

Resentment

200

What does YET stand for?

You're Eligible, Too.

200

These folks started the first special interest group was created in 1941 in Cleveland, OH. 

Women

300

He held a dinner to introduce some of his wealthy friends to Alcoholics Anonymous, and was instrumental in the creation of the 7th Tradition.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

300

The very first General Service Conference was held in what year?

1951

300

Many alcoholics feel this after a binge or a relapse.

Guilt/Shame

300

This pithy phrase reminds us to stop overthinking.

Keep it simple, stupid!

300

The first prison group of AA started here.

San Quentin Prison

400

This man authored the Saturday Evening Post article that brought Alcoholics Anonymous to national attention.

Jack Alexander

400

Bill Wilson passed the torch of leadership for AA in what year?

1955

400

This emotion is the answer to all our problems today.

Acceptance

400

These two phrases are related to Step 3

"Let go and Let God" and "Turn it over"

400

This publication, called "Our meeting in Print", was helpful to recovering members who were serving in World War 2.

The Grapevine

500

This Class A (non-alcoholic) Trustee was the first woman to be elected to chair the General Service Board.

Elaine McDowell

500

This is the year that A.A. was declared "Self Supporting"

1947

500

This emotion is "a luxury best left to those who are better able to handle it."

Anger

500

This saying reminds us to slow down.

Easy Does It.

500

In 1991, this specialized interest group had their first A.A. Convention.

Native Americans in AA.