What is an AA Event and can a fee be required?

Big Book Seminar, AA Traditions, General Service – where do we fit in?

It seems that there is a lot of confusion when it comes to events like the Big Book Seminar and AA Traditions. The two most commonly asked questions are:

• Is the Big Book Seminar an AA event?
• Can an AA event charge a fee?

Both questions have been addressed in Box 4-5-9 – News and Notes from G.S.O.

Box 4-5-9 April/May 2001 – G.S.O. Frequently Asked Questions. This article addresses what constitutes an AA event. Any event which is run by AAs about AA and for AAs is an AA event.

Box 4-5-9 April.May 1999 – Why Should We Pay To Go to AA Events? Explains how some AA events are outside the group level and in order meet the fixed expenses may charge a fee and still be considered an AA event.

If you are planning to attend the Big Book Seminar, you may want to know that the Paul Revere Group, an AA Group in Broward County Florida, meets irregularly to plan for and host the Big Book Seminar each year. This group honors AA traditions, including our primary purpose – to carry the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers.

We invite your questions and comments. Please email info@bigbookseminar.org.