Supporting Area 36 through the Seventh Tradition helps carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous throughout southern Minnesota.
Short Form
"Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions."
Long Form
"The A.A. groups themselves ought to be fully supported by the voluntary contributions of their own members. We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance of large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying any obligation whatever, is unwise. Then too, we view with much concern those A.A. treasuries which continue, beyond prudent reserves, to accumulate funds for no stated A.A. purpose. Experience has often warned us that nothing can so surely destroy our spiritual heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and authority."
The Seventh Tradition ensures that A.A. remains independent and free from outside influences. When we contribute to the work of A.A., we help support the services that made our recovery possible and ensure they will be available to others.
Contributions to Area 36 help fund assemblies, workshops, delegate expenses, literature, and the many service activities that carry the A.A. message across southern Minnesota.
Please include your group name and number (if applicable) on the check memo line.
Or send directly via PayPal app/website to:
treasurer@area36.org
In the PayPal notes, please include:
Contributions acknowledged via email unless otherwise indicated.
The Pink Can Plan is a separate fund dedicated to carrying the A.A. message to those in correctional facilities.
After meeting expenses, many groups use the following suggested split for their Seventh Tradition contributions:
This is a suggested split and may vary based on your group's conscience. The important thing is that your group contributes what it can to support A.A. at all levels.
Or contribute online at aa.org/contribute
Your contributions help ensure that A.A.'s hand will always be there when the next suffering alcoholic reaches out for help. Thank you for supporting Area 36 and the work of Alcoholics Anonymous.