A.A. Members Section

Whether you are unable to attend a meeting because there is no A.A. meeting in your vicinity, you are housebound because of illness or are working overseas, there are ways of attending meetings online as well as receiving the Loners Correspondence Service.

The 3 Legacies of A.A. are recovery, unity and service. Personal recovery is found in working the 12 Steps, unity is achieved through the suggestions in the 12 Tradition and Service is described in the 12 Concepts for World Service, as well as the South African Service Manual.

“Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.”

What is the purpose of anonymity in Alcoholics Anonymous? Why is it often referred to as the greatest single protection the Fellowship has to assure its continued existence and growth?

Being part of a home group is an essential part of recovery and being an A.A. member. Read in the pamphlet about the home group how a group works effectively, how a new group can be started and how each group links to A.A. as a whole.

A.A. Literature can be obtained from the groups, the District office and G.S.O. Find a list of available literature here.

“Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities fail.” Big Book, Chapter 7, page 89

Join a committee at District level to carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic. Whether in public information, cooperation with the professional community, treatment facilities or correctional facilities, there are many opportunities to do so.