The 2025 Mountain Top Round-Up featured five speakers. It was held at Guntersville State Park again this year, and it featured a beautiful view and great fellowship for three days. In addition to five speakers, there were two meetings each day, a few workshops, and a hospitality room with refreshments available from morning to night, where attendees could eat and chat. Speakers included: Al-Anon Melanie D. from Atlanta, GA. Kendra S. from Birmingham, AL. AA Jeff W. from Pell … [Read more...]
Goose Hung High 10th Anniversary Celebration
Download the Goose Hung High 10th Anniversary Flyer Here Celebrating 10 Years of Fellowship and Recovery: The Goose Hung High AA Group Anniversary Join us as we proudly commemorate a remarkable milestone—the 10th Anniversary of the Goose Hung High AA Group! A decade of fellowship, support, and recovery is a significant achievement, and we're inviting everyone to share this special moment with us. You're Invited to Our Anniversary Celebration! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3rd, from … [Read more...]
2025 90th Founders Day Picnic
Download the Founders Day Picnic 2025 Flyer Here Celebrate the 90th AA Founders' Day with District 2 at Sportsman Lake Park! This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Alcoholics Anonymous: the 90th anniversary of its founding! On June 10, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith came together, planting the seeds of hope and healing that have grown into the global fellowship we know today. Founders' Day is a powerful reminder of the transformative journey shared by millions … [Read more...]
New AA Comes of Age Book Study
Have You Ever Wondered Why AA Happened When It Did? If you want to learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous's origins, there's a new history book study that meets on the third Sunday of each month at the Goose Hung High closed meeting on Hwy 157 in Cullman, next to the new Starbucks in the Nazarene Church. Click Here to download a printable flyer and distribute it to your group. Sunday at 3 p.m. does not conflict with other district meetings. Hope to see you there. … [Read more...]
2025 Service Manual Digital Version Available Now
Click Here to download the Flyer Below and Announce It At Your Meetings! … [Read more...]
Mountain Top Roundup May 16-18, 2025
The 43rd Mountain Top Roundup is BACK! Make Reservations NOW! Click the image to download the PDF Click the link or button to register. … [Read more...]
What are the principles behind the 12 Steps
Digging Deeper: The Principles Behind AA's 12 Steps Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with recovery. For decades, its 12-step program has provided a lifeline to millions, serving as a spiritual and practical guide to reclaiming their lives from the grip of addiction. Yet beneath the familiar words of the 12 steps lies a less publicized but equally transformative foundation: the spiritual principles that correspond to each step. Quietly embedded in AA’s literature and culture, these … [Read more...]
The Power of Preparation: Understanding the Path to the 9th Step Promises in Recovery
The journey of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is often described as a transformative process marked by profound personal change and spiritual awakening. Central to this journey is the 9th Step, which involves making direct amends to those who have been harmed by one’s alcoholism. In this step, the promises—hopeful visions of life renewed—are said to come true. However, these promises are not immediate; they result from careful preparation and sustained effort. Understanding why this … [Read more...]
Index of 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, 12 Concepts
Serving the 3 Legacies The 1728 Sponsorship concept in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is deeply connected to AA's Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity, and Service. These legacies form the foundation of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of World Service, integrated in the 1728 Sponsorship approach. Recovery 12 Steps: Guides personal recovery and spiritual growth. Unity 12 Traditions: Ensures the unity and cohesion of AA groups, fostering a supportive community. Service 12 … [Read more...]
1728 Sponsorship: A Comprehensive Approach to Guiding Recovery
What Is 1728 Sponsorship? The 1728 Sponsorship concept within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) integrates the principles of the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of World Service to provide a comprehensive framework for guiding recovery. This approach emphasizes a holistic and balanced application of AA's foundational elements, ensuring thorough support for individuals seeking sobriety. The term "1728" comes from the product of these three sets of twelve principles (12x12x12=1728). This … [Read more...]
Box 459 Will No Longer Be Printed
Dear friends, Over the last several years we have greatly reduced the distribution of the newsletter Box 459 in print format. Not unlike at other organizations, this transition began in 2020 largely due to the need to cut costs. Previously, we printed more than 100,000 copies of each issue and mailed more than 50,000 to members in service. Currently, about 3,000 copies per issue are printed and mailed to approximately 200 members in service. In addition, the total number of paid … [Read more...]
Cullman Group 4th of July Celebration
It's happening on Saturday, June 29th. Don't miss it. And bring a dish—meeting at 7 PM, Barbecue, and potluck to follow. … [Read more...]
2025 International Convention Short Survey
The International Convention is being held in the summer of 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. In this 60-second survey, you can help the AA office make the right decisions. … [Read more...]
Bill Dotson: The Man on the Bed and Alcoholics Anonymous Number Three
Bill Dotson, known as "Alcoholics Anonymous Number Three," played a pivotal role in the early history of AA, marking a significant milestone in the fellowship's development. His story is one of transformation, hope, and the enduring power of mutual support in overcoming addiction. Early Life and Struggles Bill Dotson was a prominent lawyer and city councilman in Akron, Ohio. Despite his professional success and active involvement in his community, Dotson's life was marred by severe alcoholism. … [Read more...]
Ebby Thacher: The Man Who Brought the Message to Bill W.
Ebby Thacher, often overshadowed in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), played a crucial role in forming the fellowship by bringing the principles of the Oxford Group to his old friend, Bill Wilson. Ebby’s story is one of early influence, personal struggle, and a complex relationship with sobriety that offers a profound lesson on the challenges of addiction and recovery. Early Life and Connection with Bill W. Born Edwin Throckmorton Thacher on April 29, 1896, in Albany, New York, Ebby … [Read more...]