How do you celebrate 10 years of sobriety?

How to Celebrate Sobriety Milestones

Get your one-year chip or token at your next NA or AA meeting.
Go out to dinner with your family or sober living housemates.
Treat yourself.
Volunteer.
Indulge yourself with a special dessert.

How much can you donate to AA?

While there is no limitation on the amount an A.A. group may contribute, we follow the limits established by the General Service Conference for individual contributions, currently not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per year. Bequests in wills are acceptable on a one-time basis, and not in perpetuity.

Do people get paid in AA?

It is A.A. tradition that members do not get paid for Twelfth Step work. We often say we can keep sobriety only by giving it away. Like a doctor or a lawyer who is an A.A. member, a counselor who is an A.A. is paid for his or her professional services, not for carrying the message.

What is the 7th tradition in AA?

Tradition 7 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) says, “Every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.”

Is Alcoholics Anonymous tax deductible?

Alcoholics Anonymous is headquartered in Boston, MA, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 04-3167168. Donations are tax-deductible.

What does prudent reserve mean?

A prudent reserve is an amount of money set aside that can be used to meet operational expenses if contributions decrease.

Where is money and spirituality mix AA?

A.A. is ‘our thing,’ from our group’s treasury to the balance sheets at the General Service Office.” This is the fundamental work of Alcoholics Anonymous, and to ensure that the hand of A.A. will always remain outstretched, money and spirituality must continue to mix. And for that, we are all responsible.

Is Alcoholics Anonymous a non profit?

Answer: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA may be the largest and least visible nonprofit organization serving your community. In contrast to the view that all-volunteer organizations are, almost by definition, small, local, and low-impact, Alcoholics Anonymous is a global all-volunteer organization.

Is AA a registered charity?

The General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous (Great Britain) Limited (the General Service Board) is a charitable company, with registered charity number 226745.

Do AA groups have to file taxes?

Each A.A. group must get its own individual number; there is no one number that applies to Alcoholics Anonymous as a whole. Depending on how much your group will keep on deposit at a bank and what its fees are, you may want to file for tax-exempt status.

What is the seventh tradition?

The Seventh Tradition states: “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” While contributions cover each group’s rent and other expenses, the Seventh Tradition is essential at every level of A.A. service.

When did Bill Wilson get sober?

On December 11, 1934, William Griffith Wilson took his last drink of alcohol. He didn’t know it at the moment, nor did he know he was about to start a new chapter in his life, and the lives of thousands of Americans. In the aftermath of his last bout of drinking, Wilson once again entered a detoxification program.

Who is the president of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Terrance M. Bedient

Is Alcoholics Anonymous a religion?

Alcoholics Anonymous is not a religious society. However, A.A. is deeply indebted to members of the clergy of many faiths who have befriended the Fellowship since its founding in 1935.

What does AA stand for in alcohol?

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements.

What are some signs that a person may be a problem drinker?

Common Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse

Experiencing temporary blackouts or short-term memory loss.
Exhibiting signs of irritability and extreme mood swings.
Making excuses for drinking such as to relax, deal with stress or feel normal.
Choosing drinking over other responsibilities and obligations.