Explore how self-support protects AA's independence and helps carry the message to those who still suffer. The Seventh Tradition is about more than passing the basket. It asks every AA group to accept responsibility for supporting its own needs while remaining independent of outside influence. This interactive workshop helps members understand the spiritual purpose behind self-support and encourages thoughtful discussion about money, faith, unity, and service. It shows how individual … [Read more...]
Chair Meetings Through Humility and Service
Learn how thoughtful preparation and trusted leadership can create stronger, more welcoming AA meetings. Chairing an AA meeting is not about authority or having all the answers. It is an opportunity to serve the group, protect the meeting's purpose, and help every member feel welcome. The Chairing Meetings Workshop gives members practical guidance for preparing, opening, guiding, and closing an effective meeting. It emphasizes leadership without ego, listening with an open mind, and keeping … [Read more...]
Strengthen Sponsorship and Carry the Message Together
A practical, interactive workshop for building healthier sponsor-sponsee relationships. Sponsorship is a cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous. One alcoholic sharing experience, strength, and hope with another. This ready-to-use workshop helps members better understand that relationship and encourages honest discussion about what effective sponsorship looks like. What the Workshop Covers The purpose of sponsorship in AA How to find and approach a sponsor Expectations for sponsors and … [Read more...]
Area Assembly 2025 Speaker: Charlsa P.
2025 Mountain Top Round-up Speakers
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...]
District 2 Archive
District 2 Archive (Living Document) !!If you have ANY INFORMATION BEFORE 2008, please reach out to district Archive Committee Chair!! This information has been collected from district members and uses their best recollections. This is not meant to be a complete history of the district. We will continually add information to this document as it becomes available. The committee contacted several long-timers to gain some history for District 2. Gene H. remembers involvement in the Hartselle … [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...]
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...]
Announcement about Plain Language Big Book
We received this info from Area 1 Delegate Tomy G. The General Service Board (GSB) reviewed correspondence received since the 74th General Service Conference (GSC) pertaining to Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous which included letters of concern, appeals, process concerns, and letters of support. Each person who submitted correspondence will receive a personal response. Related floor actions that were proposed but then forwarded to the applicable … [Read more...]
Plain Language Big Book – What, When, How, and Why?
The Plain Language Big Book is an upcoming publication to make Alcoholics Anonymous's (AA) foundational text more accessible. The initiative aims to translate the original Big Book into plain and simple language to help those who may find the original text difficult to understand. Many members have heard about this project, but some have not. There has been much confusion and misinformation about the purpose of the book. District 2 hosted an online information session with Tomy G, the Area … [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...]