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Topic #031/2025 Updating the “AA in Your Community” Pamphlet
What do you want Conference to do?
The General Service Conference to approve the updated pamphlet, aligning the content with the U.S. version while incorporating necessary adjustments to suit the Australian Fellowship. A suggested updated version is attached to this Topic.
The information in this pamphlet should also be made available in one or more digital formats.
What issue does this proposal address?
The existing stock of this pamphlet was printed in 1995, and it requires a complete rewrite and redesign to better engage with and appeal to today’s Professionals.
Background information that supports this proposal
A review of the stock at the General Service Office highlighted the outdated nature of this pamphlet. The current U.S. version is significantly more comprehensive, including links to online resources and a section on the Cochrane Report.
Investigation into the history of this pamphlet uncovered a Conference Advisory Action (2007-007) mandating an update to the 1995 pamphlet. However, this update was never implemented for reasons unknown, and this Topic seeks to rectify the issue.
How will this proposal benefit the fellowship or the still suffering alcoholic?
An updated version of the “AA In Your Community” pamphlet would significantly benefit still-suffering alcoholics by offering more relevant, accessible, and engaging resources to inform Professionals about the AA program. The revised pamphlet could include updated insights into alcoholism treatment and address modern communication methods, such as digital platforms, enabling Professionals to more easily connect with AA. This is particularly crucial for reaching individuals who might otherwise chose other treatment methods.
What are the estimated costs of implementing this suggestion?
An initial print run of 2,000 copies is estimated to cost approximately $2,500, based on the printing of similar pamphlets. We believe this updated pamphlet will be significantly more appealing, leading to increased sales that could not only recoup the initial cost but also potentially generate a modest profit over time.
At what level of group conscience (if any) was this topic discussed?
This topic was endorsed unanimously at the X Region Area X Assembly.
