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1941
Jack Alexander Article (P-12) (c.1941 by Saturday Evening Post, "reprinted since 1941 by special permission".) When first reprinted the pamphlet name was the same as the actual article, sometime later the pamphlet was renamed the Jack Alexander Article.  (? when it gained it's current Conference-approved status? Probably when it was renamed.)

1952
44 Questions (P-2) (see 1988)

1953
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 50):
- also a revision of Medicine Looks at AA. (see Pre Conference section)
- a supplement for the Third Legacy pamphlet be introduced.

1954
Letter to a Woman Alcoholic (P-14) (Reprinted from Good Housekeeping, c. 1954)
    the Conference Literature Committee recommended that:
- Your Third Legacy and Your Role in General Service Conference (see 1956) be combined.
- Structure and Services of AA and Your General Service be combined. 

1955
AA Tradition--How it Developed (P-17) (see Pre Conference section)

1956
AA Fact File (M-24)
    the Conference Literature Committee recommended that:
- a folder on the General Service Rep plan based on an extract from Third Legacy Manual (renamed AA Service Manual) be prepared. (?see 1965, 1980 and No Date section?)
- an instructive folder Is AA For You be prepared. (see 1970, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1988)
- a new version of Your Role in the General Service Conference (see 1954) be prepared.
- a group AA Exchange Bulletin (now Box 4-5-9) be instituted 

1958
Problems Other Than Alcohol (F-8) (c. Grapevine, Feb 1958). (see 1970, 1974, 1979, 1982)
Let's Be Friendly With Our Friends (P-34) (c. Grapevine, March 1958) (see 1974)

1960
    The Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 61):
- a report in question and answer form was prepared and approved by the General Service Conference.  It was then referred to the Literature Committee with the suggestion that this fact file containing a sharing of experience on A A's relation with outside organizations be published as a pamphlet. (This material was incorporated in a revision of the pamphlet Cooperation But Not Affiliation in 1962.) 

1961
AA in Treatment Centers (P-27) (?problem with dates here? - see 1964).
Members of the Clergy Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous (P-25)  (?see 1970, 1986, 1987)
Memo to an Inmate who may be an Alcoholic (P-9)  

1964
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 51):
- a pamphlet AA in Hospitals similar to AA in Prisons be prepared. (originally AA in Hospitals, in 1979 renamed How And Why AA Members Carry The AA Message Into Treatment Centers, then in 1986 renamed AA In Treatment Facilities - also see 1961)  ( AA in Prisons broken into two pamphlets AA in Correctional Facilities and Message to Correctional Facilities Administrators in 1988, then A Message To Correctional Facilities Administrators renamed A Message To Correctional Professionals in 1997).

1965
AA Group (P-16)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 51):
- a new GSR pamphlet be prepared following the suggestions outlined by the GSB Literature Committee. (?see 1956, 1980 and No Date section?)
 

1966
AA in Your Community (P-31) (see 1980, 1981)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 51):
- idea of cartoon format for AA literature be further explored & developed to reach alcoholics unable to read well or at all.
- a Guide to Leading Newcomer Meetings be prepared as soon as possible. (M-1, no date)

1967
    the Conference Literature Committee (pg. 51-2):
- reported that The AA Way of Life was greatly anticipated.
- noted enthusiatic reception of comic book pamphlet What Happened to Joe. (see 1985)
- the possibility of translating What Happened to Joe into Spanish.
- expressed interest in upcoming revisions of AA for the Woman (see 1968),    Young People in AA (see 1969, 1973, 1986),    and Questions and Answers on Sponsorship" (see 1970, 1974, 1976, 1994).
 

1968
AA for the Woman (P-5)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 52):
- brief mimeo service material (not Guidelines format) be prepared to provide listing of source material - Conference-approved literature as an aid to closed meeting discussion topics. (?see No Date section)
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 32):
-the Committee approved Suggestions for Improving AA's Relation the Medical Profession and the Community and recommended that it be made available to all AA groups.
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 62):
- the committee reviewed and approved the pamphlet The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, with minor changes.

1969
AA's Legacy of Service (P-44) (reprint from AA Service Manual)
Young People and AA (P-4) (see 1967, 1973, 1986)
 

1970
Member's-Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous (P-41)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 52):
- occassionally group discussion center around Conference-approved pamphlets such as Sponsorship (?see 1967, 1974, 1976, 1994), Is AA for You? (see 1956, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1988), This is AA (see 1978, 1984, 1988) or any of the others that would be suitable for such discussion.
- The Grapevine reprints of of Bill's articles Problems Other Than Alcohol (see 1958, 1974, 1979, 1982) and Why Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonymous (see 1975) be considered by AAWS.
- A Clergyman Looks at AA be considered for revision. (?see 1961, 1986, 1987)

1971
Twelve Steps Illustrated (P-55) (see 1987, 1991)
Twelve Traditions Illustrated (P-43)
Traditions Checklist from 'AA Grapevine', (c. by Grapevine Nov 1969 through Sept 1971)
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 62):
- A Student's Guide To Alcoholics Anonymous be accepted for publication with minor revision. (renamed Brief Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous in 1972)

1972
Brief Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous (P-42) (formally A Student's Guide To AA see 1971)(see 1980)
Co-Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (P-53) 
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 52):
- the Group Inventory material submitted to the committee be recommended as possible service material. (?was this the Traditions Checklist from the 'AA Grapevine' from 1971, the inventory questions in the AA Group pamphlet or something else?)

1973
Is AA For You? (P-3) (edited, shorter version from 1956) (see 1956, 1970, 1975, 1978, 1988)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 52):
- the preparation of an illustrated or cartoon style Young People and AA pamphlet be explored. (see 1967, 1969, 1986)
 

1974
AA and the Armed Services (P-50) (?see 1986)
How AA Members Cooperate With Professionals (P-29) (originally How AA Members Cooperate with Other Community Efforts to Help Alcoholics see 1994)
Inside AA (P-18) (see 1980)
Speaking at Non-AA Meetings (P-40) [I've heard from another they have a version dated 1972.] (see 1979)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 52):
-the pamphlet Questions and Answers on Sponsorship be reviewed and rewritten to include Twelfth Step calls & sponsorship, with a new suggested title Twelfth Step Calls and Sponsorship. (see 1967, 1970, 1976, 1994)
- in memory of AA's co founders, the last talk of each be prepared in pamphlet form:
Bill's Last Message (M-12) (no publication date)
Dr. Bob's Farewell Talk (M-16) (no publication date)
- the Grapevine reprints Why Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonyous (see 1970, 1975),    Let's Be Friendly With Our Friends (see 1958), and Problems Other than Alcohol (see 1958, 1974, 1979, 1982) be prepared in standard pamphlet format.
- the Literature Committee explore the need for a pamphlet on taking the Fourth and Fifth Steps. (1979 & 1985 Conferences  also decided these are explained well enough in Big Book and 12&12).

1975
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 52-3):
- the original Is AA for You? pamphlet be dropped and the simplified version be used. (see 1956, 1970, 1973, 1978, 1988)
- The Alcoholic Husband and    The Alcoholic Wife be combined into pamphlet called The Alcoholic Mate or another appropriate title. (see 1976 & Pre Conference section)
- the reprints Why Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonymous (see 1970, 1974),    Our Critics Can Be Our Benefactors, and    AA as a Community Resource be dropped.
    It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg. 23):
- In order to familiarize AA's (at group level) with the Twelve Concepts, the trustees literature Committee consider publishing the Twelve Concepts in pamphlet form similar to The Twelve Traditions Illustrated. (see 1986)

1976
Do You Think You're Different? (P-13) (edited and retitled version of So You Think You're Different?)
Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life? (P-30)
Questions and Answers on Sponsorship (P-15)  (see 1967, 1970, 1974, 1994)
Your AA General Service Office (F-6) (see 1980)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 53):
- the new title of the combined pamphlets The Alcoholic Husband and The Alcoholic Wife be Is there an Alcoholic in Your Life with subtitle "AA's Message of Hope". (see 1975 & Pre Conference section)
- the new title of the teenage cartoon pamphlet be Teenagers and AA. (?see 1977, 1988)
- action on pamphlets directed to special groups of alcoholics be deferred until after publication of Do You Think You're Different?.

1977
Too Young? (P-37) (?see 1976)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 53):
- the proposal on Living Sober Longer not be pursued further as there is insufficient need for such a pamphlet.
- suggested that AA groups be discouraged from selling literature not distributed by GSO and the Grapevine.
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 63):
- GSO prepare a one sheet flyer about AA.  In addition to distributing the flyer to local P I committees, students, and civic groups, it would be helpful to distribute it to general service representatives and group secretaries. (? see no date section)

1978
Circles of Love and Service (P-45) (see 1980)
Where Do I Go From Here? (F-4) (see 1980)
Carrying the Message Inside the Walls (F-05) (see 1980, revised in 1989 and renamed Carrying The Message Into Correctional Facilities)
Alcoholics Anonymous Membership Survey (P-48) (surveys done in 1977, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2001  ?other years)(the pamphlet I have is copyright 1997 with the 1996 survey. Preceding list of dates are those of actual surveys, not necessarily of the pamphlets themselves)
    It was recommended by the Conference Policy and Admissions Committee (Conference Policy) that (pg. 15):
- talks made by Bill and Bern Smith, beginning with the first General Service Conference in 1951, be circulated to the Conference and trustees Literature Committee so that consideration could be given to making this material available to the fellowship in printed form.
    It was recommended by the Correctional Facilities Committee that (pg. 36):
- the manuscript of the new inmate pamphlet, It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell, be accepted pending mail-poll approval by the committee of the final edited version and illustrations; that production then proceed under the direction of the trustees Committee on Correctional Facilities, with the word "hell" being omitted from the title; and that consideration be given to the use of color illustrations if financially feasible.(see 1979)
    It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg. 41):
- a new pamphlet on Finance, in at least two colors, be prepared and distributed to stressing self support through the 60-30-10 Plan.  How the 60-30-10 Plan helps carry the AA message around the world and that the title of the pamphlet be Self Supporting? The 60-30-10 Plan. (see 1980)
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 63):
- the following items be added to the PI kit:
AA At A Glance (F-1)(see 1980), Is AA For You? (see 1956, 1970, 1973, 1975, 1988), This Is AA (see 1970, 1984, 1988), and a one sheet piece describing the display and how to order it.

1979
It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell (P-33) (see 1978)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 53-4):
- the pamphlet for the older alcoholic be approved by the Conference with the title Now It's Time to Start Living and subtitle "Stories of Those Who Came to AA in Their Later Years". (renamed Time to Start Living in 1980, replace by AA For the Older Alcoholic in 2001)(see 1980, 1991, 2001)
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 33):
- Problems Other Than Alcohol be Conference-approved. (see 1958, 1970, 1974, 1982)
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 64):
- the mail-poll approval given for the changes made in the pamphlets Understanding Anonymity (see 1981) and Speaking At Non-AA Meetings (see 1974) to reflect the 1978 Conference indication that most AA Members use first names only when speaking at non AA meetings be reaffirmed.
    It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg. 68):
- the Conference approve the pamphlet How And Why AA Members Carry The AA Message Into Treatment Centers (formerly AA In Hospitals see 1961, 1964, then again renamed AA In Treatment Facilities in 1986).
 

1980
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 54):
- change the title of the pamphlet Now It's Time to Start Living to Time to Start Living.(see 1979, 1991, 2001)
- the following pamphlets, leaflets and flyers be approved:  Where Do I Go From Here? (see1978) , Your AA GSO (see 1976), GSR (?see 1956, 1965, and No Date section),    Self Supporting? The 60-30-10 Plan (see 1978), Inside AA (see 1974),    Carrying the Message Inside the Walls (see 1978),    Circles of Love and Service (see 1978),    AA in Your Community (see 1966, 1981 and below),    AA at a Glance (see 1978),    The AA Member,    If You Are a Professional (see 1986).
    It was recommended by the Correctional Facilities Committee that (pg. 36):
- a new pamphlet aimed at the dually addicted inmate not be considered it at this time.
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 64):
 -  AA In Your Community (see 1966, 1981) be discontinued since this pamphlet is so much like A Brief Guide (see 1972) and AA At A Glance. (see 1978)
 

1981
Alcoholics Anonymous and Employee Assistance Programs (P-54) (originally published as  AA and Occupational Alcoholism Programs, in 1989 renamed AA and Employee Assistance Programs, revised and again renamed Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace? in 1998)
Newcomer Asks (P-24) (originally from Great Britian)
Understanding Anonymity (P-47) (older pamphlet rewritten with new copyright date - see 1979).
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 54):
- a subcommittee be formed to review existing pamphlets with an eye to which should be combined or dropped; their report to be given to the 1982 Conference.
- suggestion to include the Twelve Traditions in all pamphlets when feasible.
    It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg. 24):
- The AA Service Manual and Twelve Concepts for World Service be combined into one volume.
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 33):
- the leaflet AA in Your Community be reinstated as General Service Conference-approved literature and put back into distribution as soon as possible. (see 1966, 1980)

1982
Supporting the AA Support System (F-03)
AA as a Resource for the Medical Profession (P-23) (in 1992 revised and renamed AA as a Resource for the Health Care Professional)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 54):
- suggestion to seek Conference approval for Problems Other Than Alcohol (Excerpts) be approved. (see 1958, 1970, 1974, 1979)
 

1983
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 54-5):
- distribution of the pamphlet The AA Member and Drug Abuse be continued until it is revised for consideration by the 1984 Conference. (replaced by The AA Member - Medications and Other Drugs in 1984).
 

1984
AA Member - Medications and Other Drugs (P-11) (replaced The AA Member and Drug Abuse)
This Is AA (P-1) (see 1970, 1978, 1988)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 55):
- a pamphlet or manual for AA central offices / intergroups not be developed.
    It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg. 69):
- the Guidelines on Correctional and Treatment Facilities Committees be separated.

1985
It Happened to Alice (P-39)     |
What Happened to Joe (P-38)  |both these got new illustrations this year (see 1967)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 55):
- a condensed version of the Twelve Concepts would be especially valuable to service workers, the manuscript be reproduced and distributed by GSO as service material.

1986
If You Are a Professional (P-46) (new version of older pamphlet see 1980)
Twelve Concepts for World Service Illustrated (P-8) (see 1975)
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 55-6):
- the following pamphlets be updated if possible and presented to the 1987 Conference:  Young People and AA (see 1967, 1969, 1973),    AA and the Armed Forces (?see 1974)
- AAWS editorial staff continue to degenderize AA literature with the exception of Bill W's writings as the items are reprinted.
    It was recommended by the Conference Agenda Committee that (pg. 9):
- one of the discussion topics for the 1987 Conference be "Publishing - Too Much?"
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 34):
- in the pamphlet A Clergyman Asks About Alcoholics Anonymous in the fifth paragraph on page 8, the sentence which reads "newcomers are encouraged to attend one or more meetings a week" be changed to "newcomers are encouraged to attend meetings as frequently as possible." (renamed The Clergy Asks ... in 1987)(?see ?1961, ?1970)
    It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg. 42):
- the Finance cartoon flyer be changed.
    It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg. 69):
- the title of the pamphlet AA In Treatment Centers be changed to AA In Treatment Facilities (see 1961, 1964, 1979)

1987
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 56):
- the following statement regarding AA's primary purpose be available as an AA service piece: "THIS IS A CLOSED MEETING OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS" (the blue cards we have today, opposite side is read for OPEN meetings).
   It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 34):
- The title of the pamphlet A Clergyman Asks be changed to The Clergy Asks when it comes up for reprint (see ?1961, ?1970, 1986,)
    It was recommended by the Correctional Facilities Committee that (pg. 37):
- a recommendation to develop a simplified Twelve Steps Illustrated pamphlet to carry the message to the illiterate inmate not be accepted by the Conference. (see 1971, 1991)
    It was recommended by the Conference Grapevine Committee that (pg. 47):
- no changes or additions be made to the Preamble.

1988
AA in Correctional Facilities (P-26)
Message to Correctional Facilities Administrators (P-20) (revised and renamed A Message To Correctional Professionals in 1997)    (-- these two pamphlets replaced AA in Prisons, see note below)
Message to Teenagers (F-9) (?see 1976, 1977)
Your DCM (F-12) 
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 57):
- the article in April/May issue of Box 4-5-9 entitled "Service Sponsorship: A Vital Stepping Stone to Service and Sobriety" be prepared as a service piece. (see 1994)
- a more simplified draft of the easy to read illustrated pamphlet Is AA for You? be prepared for consideration by the 1989 Conference. (see 1956, 1970, 1973, 1975, 1978)
- This is AA (see 1970, 1978, 1984) and 44 Questions (see 1952) as illustrated flyers not be published at this time.
- the Primary Purpose Card continue as a service piece. (?see 1987)
- reaffirmed that 'Any factual or statistical information may be updated whenever practical without having to go through the process of Conference Action, ie. whenever inventory runs low, a new survey is completed, etc. In addition, minor copy cuts to make room for new material added to puplication may be made when necessary.' And further affirmed, 'That any other changes made in the substance of the Conference-approved literature shall be through the Conference process.'
    It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg. 27):
- The letter "S" be used as a prefix for the first set of page numbers in The AA Service Manual/Twelve Concepts for World Service, so as to differentiate between the two sets of page numbers.
    It was recommended by the Correctional Facilities Committee that (pg. 37 ):
- the pamphlet AA In Prisons be replaced with two separate revisions of the material:  (1) an easy to read pamphlet for inmates and outside AA's interested in starting an AA groups in correctional facilities, (2) a brief pamphlet or leaflet to provide information about AA to administrators of correctional facilities. (Both listed above. see 1964, 1997)
 

1989
AA and the Gay/Lesbian Alcoholic (P-32)
AA for the Native North American (P-21)
Carrying the Message Into Correctional Facilities (F-5) (replaced Carrying The Message Inside The Walls see 1978, 1980)
Is AA for Me (P-36)
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 34):
- the revised text of the pamphlet AA and Occupational Alcoholism Programs be approved with minor changes, and the title of the pamphlet be changed to AA and Employee Assistance Programs. (see 1981, revised and renamed Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace? in 1998)

 1990
Self Supporting Through Our Own Contributions (F-3) 
    it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 58):
- the proposal for a pamphlet on the spiritual aspects of AA not be approved because there is not sufficient need at this time.

1991
Bridging the Gap (P-49)
Time to Start Living (P-7) (replaced by AA for the Older Alcoholic in 2001)(see 1979, 1980)
    It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 58):
- the proposed Twelve Steps Illustrated pamphlet be published in response to an expressed need for similar literature (see 1971, 1987)
- the questionnaires in 7 Conference-approved pamphlets not be standardized, as the questions in each are targeted to specific populations. 

1992
AA as a Resource for the Health Care Professional (P-23) (replaced AA as a Resource for the Medical Profession -see1982)
    It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 58-9):
- the 6 point definition of an AA group the removed from all literature and replaced by the long form of Tradition Three and a section of Warranty Six, Concept Twelve.

1993
    It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 59):
- AAWS produce an anonymity display card (yellow cards) with the following verbiage:  "anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect this and treat in confidence who you see and what you hear." (see 1995)

1994
    It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 59-60):
- the text of material on 'Service Sponsorship' submitted by the trustees literature committee be included in the pamphlet Question and Answers on Sponsorship when current inventory is depleted. (see 1967, 1970, 1974, 1976, 1994)
- the circle and triangle logo be discontinued on all Conference-approved literature.
- the words 'this is a general service Conference-approved literature' be displayed on the front cover all AA Conference-approved literature whenever possible.
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 35):
- the changes to How AA Members Cooperate with Other Community Efforts to Help Alcoholics, prepared by the trustees CPC Committee, be approve with additional changes. The the pamphlets title be changed to How AA Members Cooperate with Professionals with the subheading "Cooperation, But Not affiliation." (see 1974)

1995
Self-Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix (F-3) 
    It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg. 60):
- a video on ways that GSO serves the Fellowship be developed, with accompanying service pamphlet.
    It was recommended by the Conference Public Information Committee that (pg. 67):
- the Anonymity Statement Card (yellow card), revised to include anonyminity reminders regarding videotaping and full names on audiotapes be approved. (see 1993)

1996
    It was recommended by the Conference Grapevine Committee that (pg. 47):
- a manuscript be developed for pamphlet providing basic information on the AA Grapevine magazine and its place in Alcoholics Anonymous and be brought to the 1997 Conference for approval.

1997
    It was recommended by the Correctional Facilities Committee that (pg. 38):
- the name of the pamphlet, A Message To Correctional Facilities Administrators be changed to A Message To Correctional Professionals and that the following two paragraphs from the pamphlet If You Are a Professional be included: "AA wants to work with you" and "What AA Does Not Do". (see 1964, 1988)

1998
    It was recommended by the Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee that (pg. 36):
- the draft revision of the pamphlet to replace AA and Employee Assistance Programs be approved with the title Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace? (see 1981, 1989)

2001
AA for the Older Alcoholic (P-22) (replaced Time to Start Living -see 1979, 1980, 1991)
Can AA Help Me Too? Black / African Americans Share Their Stories (P-51)  
 

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Information on Alcoholics Anonymous (F-2) (?see 1977)
Memo to an AA Group Treasurer (F-96)
Suggested Topics for Discussion Meetings (?see 1968)
Three Talks to Medical Societies by Bill W., Co-founder of AA (P-6)

Maybe this will give you info on dates and changes since 1951, and hints as to
what may have already been around before the year of our first General Service
Conference.

In reading what follows, recognize that these summaries were first condensed to
fit into the original reference work. Now I have come along and done some
further re editing, rephrasing, summarizing of them. I have tried to accurately
represent them, but what you have is at best a secondary source of the
information. If you have questions, please consult the noted source, the
Conference report for a particular year, or even GSO.

In my mind, we have books and pamphlets. In GSO's mind we have books, booklets,
notebooks, folders, pamphlets, service material and mimeos. Possibly even more
categories. What I include references for here are things that I have seen on
local groups' pamphlet shelf, irrespective of what the official designation for
them are.

I have also included a few items which were more general decisions which had an
impact on our pamphlets.
_____________________________________________________

Pamphlets History -
as reflected in Conference Actions

Extracted from:
"A Summary:
Advisory Actions of the General Service Conference
of Alcoholics Anonymous 1951-2000" (M-39)
_____________________________________________________


1951
It was recommended by the Conference Agenda Committee that (pg 4):
-this Conference feels that in future years, AA textbook literature should have
Conference approval. (Prior to the vote on this subject, it was pointed out
that adoption of this suggestion would not preclude the continued issuance of
various printed documents by non Foundation sources. No desire to review, edit,
or sensor non Foundation material was implied. The objective was to provide in
the future a means of distinguishing Foundation literature from that issued
locally or by non AA interests.)


1953
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 50):
- a new pamphlet for young alcoholics be prepared.
- also a revision of "Medicine Looks at AA".
- a supplement for the "Third Legacy" pamphlet be introduced.


1954
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 50):
- "Your Third Legacy" and "Your Role in General Service Conference" be combined.
- the two pamphlets "Structure and Services of AA" and "Your General Service"
be combined.


1956
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 50-1):
- a folder on the General Service Rep plan based on an extract from "Third
Legacy Manual" (now called the "AA Service Manual") be prepared.
- an instructive folder "Is AA For You" priced at $.05 be prepared.
- a new version of "Your Role in the General Service Conference" be prepared.
- Consideration be given to possibility of material for older members.
- a group AA "Exchange Bulletin" (now "Box 4-5-9") be instituted.


1959
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 51):
- a new pamphlet for inmate alcoholics.
- preparation of a pamphlet for clergy.
- considered a recommendation for brief folder on "Cooperation but Not
Affiliation" with outside agencies, suggested that this be handled as a
Grapevine article and reprinted and made available to members and outside
agencies by GSO.

1960
It was recommended by the Conference Public Information (PI) Committee that (pg
61):
- a report in question and answer form was prepared and approved by the General
Service Conference. It was then referred to the Literature Committee with the
suggestion that this fact file containing a sharing of experience on A A's
relation with outside organizations be published as a pamphlet. (This material
was incorporated in revision of the pamphlet "Cooperation But Not Affiliation"
in 1962.)


1962
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 51):
- an introductory comic strip type pamphlet be explored further by GSO.
- a pamphlet for social workers was discussed and recommended this be given
further study by GSO.


1963
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 51):
- "Partners", when revised be entitled "The Group Handbook" with subtitle "How
the AA Group Starts and Grows".

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 61):
- the committee approved a question and answer section to be included in the
pamphlet "Cooperation but not affiliation," clarifying AA's lack of formal
relationship to retreats.


1964
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 51):
- a pamphlet "AA in Hospitals" similar to "AA in Prisons" be prepared.


1965
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 51):
- a new GSR pamphlet be prepared following the suggestions outlined by the GSB
Literature Committee.
- the pamphlet "AA and the Community" be prepared with emphasis on what AA
cannot do.


1966
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 51):
- idea of cartoon format for AA literature be further explored & developed to
reach alcoholics unable to read well or at all.
- a "Guide to Leading Newcomer Meetings" be prepared as soon as possible.

It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pgs.
22):
-when the summary of all previous Conference Advisory Actions, now mimeographed
and sent yearly to all Conference members should include only the actions on
the first 15 Conference's (1951-1965), and should be a chapter in the new
"Third Legacy Manual" (now the "AA Service Manual) when it is written. Then
only the most recent actions will have to be compiled and distributed annually
and all readers of the manual can see what actions the Conference took in its
first formative years.


1967
the Conference Literature Committee (pg 51-2):
- reported that "The AA Way of Life" was greatly anticipated.
- noted enthusiastic reception of comic book pamphlet "What Happened to Joe".
- the possibility of translating "What Happened to Joe" into Spanish.
- expressed interest in upcoming revisions of "AA for the Woman", "Young People
in AA", and "Questions and Answers on Sponsorship".
- ask permission of Grapevine to reprint Bill's article "Problems Other Than
Alcohol" for use as a pamphlet.


1968
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
- brief mimeo service material (not Guidelines format) be prepared to provide
listing of source material - Conference approved literature as an aid to closed
meeting discussions.
- the pamphlet "The AA Group" be brought to the attention of new group officers
as they rotate.

It was recommended by the Conference Cooperation with the Professional
Community (CPC) Committee that (pg 32):
-the committee approved "Suggestions for Improving AA's Relation the Medical
Profession and the Community" and recommended that it be made available to all
AA groups.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 62):
- the committee reviewed and approved the pamphlet "The Fellowship of
Alcoholics Anonymous," with minor changes.


1969
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
- material illustrating the GSO and the history of AA in cartoon style be
considered.


1970
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
- occasionally group discussion center around Conference-approved pamphlets
such as "Sponsorship", "Is AA for You?", "This is AA" or any of the others that
would be suitable for such discussion.
- The Grapevine reprints of Bill's articles "Problems Other Than Alcohol" and
"Why Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonymous" be considered by AAWS.
- the suggestion from the 1969 Conference Literature Committee re: cartoon
style booklet illustrating history of AA and service activities of GSO be
pursued and the history be confined to early years of GSO.
- "A Clergyman Looks at AA" be considered for revision.


1971
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
- the "AA and the Armed Services" pamphlet in preparation be directed toward
the alcoholic in the armed services rather than the higher echelon. That
stories of armed services experiences be forwarded to the committee secretary.

The Conference Report and Charter Committee stated that (pg 22):
- the summary of the Ask-It Basket questions and answers in its present form is
an important and valuable reference aid and suggested the following to make
this material even more useful:
A. Date the current summary and date each additional entry hereafter, and
provide a cover index for easier research.
B. suggests this material be made available to the general Fellowship, perhaps
in the form of a handbook, as a salable item to all groups, with particular
attention given to GSR and committee members for distribution.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 62):
- "A Student's Guide To Alcoholics Anonymous" (suggested by the 1970
Conference) be accepted for publication with minor revision.


1972
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
- the Group Inventory material submitted to the committee be recommended as
possible service material.
- a Cartoon leaflet on service responsibilities be considered by AAWS.

It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg
22-3):
-the Literature Committee consider combining the summaries of the Ask-It Basket
and the advisory actions into a single loose leaf binder to be offered, as
such, to groups and members as a salable item.
-any future changes to be considered in the Conference Charter or "The AA
Service Manual" be brought to the attention of the committee's chairman through
the secretary with the sharing of this information before it is finally adopted.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 32):
- the pamphlet "If You Are a Professional ... " be approved with minor
editorial changes.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 62):
- the pamphlet "A Brief Guide To AA" (formally "A Student's Guide To AA") be
approved.


1973
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
- the words 'sometimes heavily' be deleted from question 5 in pamphlet "Is AA
For You?".
- the preparation of an illustrated or cartoon style "Young People and AA"
pamphlet be explored.


1974
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52):
-the pamphlet "Questions and Answers on Sponsorship" be reviewed and rewritten
to include Twelfth Step calls & sponsorship, with a new suggested title
"Twelfth Step Calls and Sponsorship".
- in memory of AA's co founders, the last talk of each be prepared in pamphlet
form.
- the Grapevine reprints "Why Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonymous", "Let's Be
Friendly With Our Friends", and "Problems Other than Alcohol" be prepared in
standard pamphlet format.
- the Literature Committee explore the need for a pamphlet on taking the Fourth
and Fifth Steps. (see 1979 & 1985 below)


1975
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 52-3):
- the original "Is AA for You?" pamphlet be dropped and the simplified version
be used.
- "The Alcoholic Husband" and "The Alcoholic Wife" be combined and called "The
Alcoholic Mate" or another appropriate title.
- the reprints "Why Alcoholics Anonymous is Anonymous", "Our Critics Can Be Our
Benefactors", and "AA as a Community Resource" be dropped.
- an illustrated pamphlet like "What Happened to Joe" and "It Happened to
Alice" directed to teenage and pre teen alcoholics be prepared.
- two teenage stories be added to the pamphlet "Young People and AA".

It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg 23):
- In order to familiarize AA's (at group level) with the Twelve Concepts, the
Trustees Literature Committee consider publishing the Twelve Concepts in
pamphlet form similar to "The Twelve Traditions Illustrated".


1976
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 53):
- the pamphlet "So You Think You're Different" be renamed "Do You Think You Are
Different?". That the agnostic story "My Name is Jan" be added, and the Spanish
story "My Name is Maria" be deleted.
- the new title of the combined pamphlets "The Alcoholic Husband" and "The
Alcoholic Wife" be "Is there an Alcoholic in Your Life" with subtitle "AA's
Message of Hope".
- the new title of the teenage cartoon pamphlet be "Teenagers and AA".
- action on pamphlets directed to special groups of alcoholics be deferred
until after publication of "Do You Think You're Different?".


1977
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 53):
- a story be added to the pamphlet "Do You Think You're Different?" under the
title "My name is ____ and I am an alcoholic (with a language barrier)", and
that the emphasis in the story be on feeling the barrier rather than on the
particular language.
- the proposal on "Living Sober Longer" not be pursued further as there is
insufficient need for such a pamphlet.
- suggested that AA groups be discouraged from selling literature not
distributed by GSO and the Grapevine.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 63):
- the AA memberships survey be conducted in June 1977 with the cooperation of
the area delegate.
- GSO prepare a one sheet flyer about AA. In addition to distributing the flyer
to local P I Committees, students, and civic groups, it would be helpful to
distribute it to general service representatives and group secretaries.


1978
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 53):
- neither a story about someone with a language barrier nor a story about a
physician be added to the pamphlet "Do You Think You're Different?".
- no changes be made to the pamphlet "Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life?" as
there is no need for clarification.

It was recommended by the Conference Policy and Admissions Committee
(Conference Policy) that (pg 15):
- talks made by Bill and Bern Smith, beginning with the first General Service
Conference in 1951, be circulated to the Conference and Trustees Literature
Committee so that consideration could be given to making this material
available to the fellowship in printed form.

It was recommended by the Correctional Facilities Committee (CFC)that (pg 36):
- the manuscript of the new inmate pamphlet, "It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell",
be accepted pending mail-poll approval by the committee of the final edited
version and illustrations; that production then proceed under the direction of
the Trustees Committee on Correctional Facilities, with the word "hell" being
omitted from the title; and that consideration be given to the use of color
illustrations if financially feasible.

It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg 41):
- a new pamphlet on Finance, in at least two colors, be prepared and
distributed to stress:
A. self support through the 60-30-10 Plan.
B. How the 60-30-10 Plan helps carry the AA message around the world and that
the title of the pamphlet the "Self supporting? The 60-30-10 Plan."

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 63):
- the following items be added to the P I kit:
"AA At A Glance," "Is AA For You?," "This Is AA," and a one sheet piece
describing the display and how to order it.

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
68):
- the outline for revision of the pamphlet "AA In Treatment Facilities" be
approved with suggestions to be incorporated in the pamphlet.


1979
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 53-4):
- the pamphlet "The AA Group" be expanded to include previous Conference
Advisory Actions recommending the AA groups not be named after institutions in
which they meet or for persons living or deceased, and that the word 'family'
should not be part of the name of a group.
- Jo's story be substituted for Lisa's story in the pamphlet "Young People and
AA" when next reprinted.
- the Twelve Steps of AA be included in the pamphlet "Too Young?" when next
reprinted.
- the pamphlet for the older alcoholic be approved by the Conference with the
title "Now It's Time to Start Living" and subtitle "Stories of Those Who Came
to AA in Their Later Years".
- no pamphlet or booklet concerning the Fourth Step be considered at this time
because this information is in the books "Alcoholics Anonymous" and "Twelve
Steps and Twelve Traditions".

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 33):
- "Problems Other Than Alcohol" be Conference-approved.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 36):
- "Where Do I Go From Here?" and "AA at a Glance" be added to the institution's
discount packages.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 64):
- the mail-poll approval given for the changes made in the pamphlets
"Understanding Anonymity" and "Speaking At Non-AA Meetings" reflecting the 1978
Conference indication that most AA Members use first names only when speaking
at non AA meetings be reaffirmed.
- the pamphlet "Too Young?" be included in the PI Discount Package.

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
68):
- the Conference approve the pamphlet "How And Why AA Members Carry The AA
Message Into Treatment Centers" (formerly "AA In Hospitals") with revisions.


1980
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 54):
- change the title of the pamphlet "Now It's Time to Start Living" to "Time to
Start Living".
- the pamphlet from Great Britain titled "A Newcomer Asks" be accepted.
- the following pamphlets, leaflets and flyers be approved: "Where Do I Go
From Here?", "Your AA GSO", "GSR", "Self Supporting? The 60-30-10 Plan",
"Inside AA", "Carrying the Message Inside the Walls", "Circles of Love and
Service", "AA in Your Community", "AA at a Glance", "The AA Member", "If You
Are a Professional".

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 33):
-the pamphlet "How AA Members Cooperate" be revised to include information in
regard to the functions of the area and local Committees of Cooperation with
the Professional Community.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 36):
- a new pamphlet aimed at the dually addicted inmate not be considered it at
this time.
- the pamphlet "Do You Think You're Different?" be added to the Institutions
Discount Package Y.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 64):
- the 1980 AA membership survey be done.
- when updating the pamphlet "Speaking At Non AA Meetings" pages 9 and 10 give
short answers to questions instead of references to another pamphlet.
- "AA In Your Community" be discontinued since this pamphlet is so much like
"A Brief Guide" and "AA At A Glance".

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
68):
- it is not appropriate to send a specific letter to treatment facilities
administrators at this time. However, GSO is encouraged to forward copies of
the newly published "AA In Treatment Centers" pamphlet to all facility and
administrators.


1981
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 54):
- the suggestion to publish a pamphlet for the homosexual alcoholic be tabled
until the 1982 Conference to allow delegates to poll the group conscience from
the groups.
- the suggestion to include information about meeting newcomers from treatment
centers 'where they are' be added to "The AA Group" pamphlet.
- a subcommittee be formed to review existing pamphlets with an eye to which
should be combined or dropped; their report to be given to the 1982 Conference.
- suggestion to include the Twelve Traditions in all pamphlets when feasible.

It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg 24):
- The "AA Service Manual" and "Twelve Concepts for World Service" be combined
into one volume.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 33):
- the leaflet "Alcoholics Anonymous in Your Community" be reinstated as General
Service Conference-approved literature and put back into distribution as soon
as possible.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 36):
- the pamphlet "Memo to in Inmate Who May Be an Alcoholic" be continued, but
that the recommendation be reviewed again by the Conference Committee on
Correctional Facilities next year.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 64):
- the 1980 membership survey be accepted as reported and that the Trustees PI
Committee and AAWS develop a pamphlet, tabletop display, and wall poster of
survey results if feasible.
- the rewrite of the pamphlet "Understanding Anonymity" now go into production.


1982
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 54):
- a draft of a pamphlet for the homosexual alcoholic be considered by next
year's Conference.
- suggestion to seek Conference approval for "Problems Other Than Alcohol
(Excerpts)" be approved.
- an index and illustrations be included in "The AA Group" pamphlet.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 33):
- the draft of a pamphlet directed to the medical profession be approved with
some minor changes to be made in the editing stage, with the title "AA as a
Resource for the Medical Profession".

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 36):
- the following statement be added to the pamphlets "Memo to an Inmate" (page
43, inside box) and "It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell" (page 25): "AA does not
provide letters of reference to parole boards, lawyers, court officials."
- the pamphlet "Memo to and Inmate" continued to be published.
- the pamphlets "Memo to in Inmate", "Carrying the Message Inside the Walls"
and "It Sure Beats Sitting in a Cell" be translated into Spanish due to the
high Spanish population in prisons.


1983
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 54-5):
- distribution of the pamphlet "The AA Member and Drug Abuse" be continued
until it is revised for consideration by the 1984 Conference.
- the following changes be made in the pamphlets:
a. "Is AA for You?" - Substitute the following words 'disease' for 'sick' and
'alcohol' for 'booze'. Question #4 should be changed to read "Have you had to
have an eye opener on awakening?"
b. "This Is AA" - page 5 paragraph 1 should be changed to read "There are a
number of self proclaimed atheists and agnostics among us".
c. "It Happened to Alice?" - should be brought up to date visually. On page 19
the word 'fun' should be put in quotes.
d. "What Happened to Joe?" - Should be brought up to date visually.
e. "Question and Answers on Sponsorship" - Consider changing the wording on
page 15 paragraph 3; and page 13 paragraph 2. The wording should be clear in
answering the question on page 13 paragraph 2: "Is a special approach needed
for present day newcomers?"
f. The revised manuscript of "The AA Group" pamphlet not be approved at this
time and returned for further revision.
- the 1983 draft of the pamphlet for the homosexual alcoholic be approved to
Conference members so that the 1984 Conference may make an informed policy
decision as to whether or not the Fellowship will publish and distribute a
pamphlet for the homosexual alcoholic.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 36):
- "It Sure Beats Sitting In The Cell" and "Carrying the Message Inside the
Walls" be translated into Spanish.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 64):
- a membership survey be undertaken in 1983. The survey be conducted on a
random basis by area.


1984
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 55):
- the words 'queers' (p. 140) in "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions" not be
changed, recognizing the Fellowship feeling that Bill Wilson's textbook writing
be retained as originally published.
- "The AA Member - Medications and Other Drugs" be approved with some revision
to replace "The AA Member and Drug Abuse".
- the General Service Conference not develop a pamphlet for the homosexual
alcoholic, as the need is currently addressed in "Do You Think You're
Different?".
- "The AA Group" pamphlet not be illustrated as artwork is not necessary.
- adding an index to "The AA Group" pamphlet is not necessary.
- "The AA Group" pamphlet continue to be distributed with current content
generally intact as a major revision is not necessary.
- the Literature Committee review "The AA Group" pamphlet with an eye to
underscoring the importance of an informed group conscience.
- the text of the pamphlet "The AA Group" referring to "What's the difference
between a 'meeting' and a 'group'?" (p. 32-3) be retained as the text reflects
the spirit of local autonomy.
- a "Twelve Concepts Illustrated" pamphlet be developed for consideration by
the 1985 Conference.
- a pamphlet or manual for AA central offices / intergroups not be developed.
- updated illustrations for "What Happened to Joe" and "It Happened to Alice"
be approved.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 36):
- the following lines from "The AA Group" pamphlet be added to page 12 of the
"AA in Prisons" pamphlet:
"In a AA groups, people who get the jobs done are called officers, but our
second tradition reminds us, our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not
govern"
"Officers are usually chosen by the group for limited terms of service."
"The jobs they do may have titles. But titles in AA do not bring authority or
honor; they describe services and responsibility."
"They are ways of carrying the message. They are forms of Twelve Step work AA
Members do, primarily to help themselves to recover."

It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg 42):
- a change be made in the pamphlet titled "Supporting The AA Support System" as
follows. Where it now reads, "Bequests in wills: acceptable only from AA's and
only in the year of the AA's death. The limit is $500. " to read, "Bequests in
wills: acceptable only from AA's and only on a one time basis and not in
perpetuity. The limit is $500".

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
69):
- the 'Guidelines' for Correctional and Treatment Facilities Committees be
separated.


1985
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 55):
- preparation of a brochure or pamphlet of a condensed version of the Twelve
Concepts be tabled until the 1986 Conference pending development of the "Twelve
Concepts Illustrated".
- a condensed version of the Twelve Concepts would be especially valuable to
service workers, the manuscript be reproduced and distributed by GSO as service
material.
- there is no need to add reference to the Big Book as our basic recovery
source in all pamphlets or other literature.
- previous Conference actions regarding the Fourth and Fifth Step study guides
be reaffirmed -- there is no need for these as current literature adequately
covers these matters.
- suggested editorial revisions to "Your AA GSO" pamphlet approved:
a. ARCHIVES - replace the question "When did our group start?" with "When did
AA start in your area?" (that first question is now handled in our Records
Department.)
b. WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR GSO? - under "share your experience" - line three -
rewrite "AA's help more alcoholics" to read "AA's carry our message."

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 33):
the following be inserted in the pamphlet "If You Are a Professional" and "How
AA Members Cooperate":
- The only requirement for membership in AA is a desire to stop drinking. If a
person is not sure about this point, then he or she is most welcome to attend
an open AA meeting. If the person is sure that drinking is not his or her
problem, then he or she may wish to seek help elsewhere.
-the pamphlet "If You Are a Professional" be revised and that a draft of the
revision of that pamphlet be returned to the 1986 Conference Committee on CPC
for consideration.

It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg 42):
- A cartoon treatment be approved illustrating need for greater group
participation and how the individual contributess at the group level helps in
carrying the message worldwide.


1986
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 55-6):
- approval of the manuscript and illustrations for the pamphlet "The Twelve
Concepts For World Services Illustrated".
- the Committee on Literature complete the updating of the pamphlet "Too
Young?" for presentation to the 1987 Conference.
- the following pamphlets be updated if possible and presented to the 1987
Conference: "Young People and AA", "AA and the Armed Forces".
- AAWS editorial staff continue to degenderize AA literature with the exception
of Bill W's writings as the items are reprinted.
- in the "AA Group" pamphlet, in the section "What Do Treasurers Do", the text
relating to the 60-30-10 Plan be reworded to reflect that this suggested plan
for groups to divide contributions to AA service entities is only applicable in
some areas and reference be made to the finance pamphlet "Supporting the AA
Support System".
- the updated draft of "AA for the Woman" be accepted with the exception of the
story 'I Hated Monday Mornings...' and the production proceed under the
direction of the Literature Committee.

It was recommended by the Conference Agenda Committee that (pg 9):
- one of the presentations/discussion topics for the 1987 Conference be
"Publishing -Too Much?"

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 34):
- in the pamphlet "A Clergyman Asks About Alcoholics Anonymous" in the fifth
paragraph on page 8, the sentence which reads "newcomers are encouraged to
attend one or more meetings a week" be changed to "newcomers are encouraged to
attend meetings as frequently as possible."
- The new "If You Are a Professional" pamphlet, with some design suggestions
and editorial changes in the manuscript, be approved.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 37):
- the outline of the rewrite of the pamphlet "Memo To In Inmate Who May Be An
Alcoholic" be completed for approval at the 1987 Conference.

It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg 42):
- the Finance cartoon flyer be changed in the third panel to list:
Group expenses, district expenses, intergroup or central office, area committee
and General Service Office, eliminating prudent reserve, numerals one to five,
and the words "part of the remainder to" and "part to"; and that the 1957
second panel be changed to eliminate the numeral 5 and the words "part to."
- two changes were made to "Supporting The AA Support System" flyer.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 65):
- the 1986 membership survey be taken in the same manner as the 1983 survey.

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
69):
- the pamphlet "AA in Treatment Centers" be revised.
- the title of the pamphlet "AA In Treatment Centers" be changed to "AA In
Treatment Facilities". It was also recommended that the word "facilities"
replace the word "centers" throughout the body of the pamphlet.


1987
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 56):
- the following statement regarding AA's primary purpose be available as an AA
service piece: "THIS IS A CLOSED MEETING OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS" (the 'blue
cards' we have today, opposite side is read for OPEN meetings).
- the updated manuscript for "Too Young" be approved.
- a pamphlet for the Native North American be prepared and brought back to the
1988 Conference.
- following changes be made to "The AA Group" pamphlet:
page 25, "... the stigma attached by ignorant people to our illness ..." be
changed to "... the stigma attached by people ignorant to our illness ...".
page 30, "Most of us do not want to cater to the cruel stigma unjustly
attached by ignorant people ..." to "Most of us do not want to cater to the
cruel stigma unjustly attached by people ignorant of our illness ...".
page 33, "On the other hand, specialized groups -- men's, women's, gays'
..." changed to "On the other hand, specialized gatherings -- men's, women's,
gays' ...".
page 34, referring to group inventories- "(If your group tries an inventory
please let GSO know the results)" to "(Please share with GSO those benefits of
your group's inventory which might be of help to other groups)".
page 304 from "As Bill Sees It" be added to affirm AA's purpose as stated by
our co founder.
- in the pamphlet "44 Questions" page 19 be changed to read "Most members
arrange to attend meetings as frequently as possible" rather than "Most members
arrange to attend meetings at least once a week".

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 34):
- The title of the pamphlet "A Clergyman Asks" be changed to "The Clergy Asks"
when it comes up for reprint.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 37):
- the finalized draft of the pamphlet "Memo To In Inmate Who May Be An
Alcoholic" be accepted for distribution to the Fellowship as presented, with
the following addition to page 29 under "What A AA Does Not Do": No. 14 furnish
initial motivation for alcoholics to recover."
- a recommendation to develop a simplified "Twelve Steps Illustrated" pamphlet
to carry the message to the illiterate inmate was not accepted by the
Conference.

It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg 42):
- two changes be made to "Supporting The A Support System". One involved
changing "the group expenses" to bold face type on page one. The second
involved changing the percentages from 40% to GSO and 60% to area, to 30% to
GSO, 30% to area and 40% to district.

It was recommended by the Conference Grapevine Committee that (pg 47):
- no changes or additions be made to the Preamble.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 65):
- the graphics in the flyer "A Message To Teenagers" be updated with the new
graphics from "Too Young?"


1988
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 57):
- the revision of the manuscript of "AA in the Armed Services" be accepted with
the following changes - the Marine story from the current pamphlet be included
in the revised pamphlet + the manuscript be returned for editing of Charles'
story to include consideration of references to drug addiction.
- the copy 'The Home Group' be accepted for inclusion in "The AA Group"
pamphlet with the following stipulations: that the third paragraph page two be
underlined 'Obviously as with all group conscience matters each AA member has
one vote and this ideally would be through their Home Group.' That on page
three paragraph three line two, '... and greeting newcomers at the door' be
added. That where repetition of information occurs in "The AA Group" pamphlet
it be deleted.
- 'Specialized gatherings' found on page 33 of "The AA Group" pamphlet be
changed to 'specialized gatherings'.
- the article in April/May issue of "Box 4-5-9" entitled "Service Sponsorship:
A Vital Stepping Stone to Service and Sobriety" be prepared as a service piece.
- the manuscript for the Native North American not be approved as presented but
that this manuscript be returned for editing to include consideration of
references to drug addiction, chemical dependency, junkie and clean and then
upon completion of editing be approved for publication.
- a more simplified draft of the easy to read illustrated pamphlet "Is AA for
You?" be prepared for consideration by the 1989 Conference.
- "This is AA" and "44 Questions" as illustrated flyers not be published at
this time.
- a simplified easy to read illustrated "Twelve Steps" pamphlet be prepared for
consideration by the 1989 Conference.
- the Primary Purpose Card continue as a service piece.
- reaffirmed that 'Any factual or statistical information may be updated
whenever practical without having to go through the process of Conference
Action, ie. whenever inventory runs low, a new survey is completed, etc. In
addition, minor copy cuts to make room for new material added to a publication
may be made when necessary.' And further affirmed, 'That any other changes made
in the substance of the Conference-approved literature shall be through the
Conference process.'
- the revised pamphlet "Young People in AA" be approved with one revision that
all personal references be removed from page 51 line 3.
- the Self-support flyer "Your DCM" be Conference-approved.
- a draft of a pamphlet for the gay/lesbian alcoholic be prepared and reviewed
by the 1989 Conference.

It was recommended by the Conference Agenda Committee that (pg 9):
-one of the presentation/discussion topics for the 1989 Conference be:
Back to Basics:
The group in the structure
Sponsorship in recovery in service
AA literature - tool or mandate.

It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg 27):
- The letter "S" the used as a prefix for the first set of page numbers in "The
AA Service Manual/Twelve Concepts for World Service", so as to differentiate
between the two sets of page numbers.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 37 ):
- the pamphlet "AA In Prisons" be replaced with two separate revisions of the
material: (1) an easy to read pamphlet for inmates and outside AA's interested
in starting an AA groups in correctional facilities, which will explain how
inside groups are formed and how they function. (2) a brief pamphlet or leaflet
to provide information about AA to administrators of correctional facilities.

It was recommended by the Finance Committee that (pg 43):
- subject to editorial review, the Self Support Committee's suggested revisions
to the "Supporting the AA Support System" pamphlet be approved what the
provision that:
A. Titles be indicated for the addresses of Districts, Intergroup/Central
Offices, Area Committees, and GSO.
B. A list of services provided to the Fellowship be included under the "Why"
section.
C. The message of the last panel of the cartoon supplement be incorporated.
- the cartoon supplement of the pamphlet "Supporting the AA support system" be
discontinued immediately.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 65):
- the word "fight" be changed to the words "deal with" in item six under "What
AA Does Not Do" in the pamphlet "A Brief Guide To Alcoholics Anonymous."


1989
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 57-8):
- work continue on an easy to read illustrated Twelve Steps pamphlet suitable
for people with limited reading skills.
- an illustrated easy to read manuscript entitled "Is AA for Me?" be approved.
- the pamphlet "The AA Group" be thoroughly revised to address the many issues
and concerns related to AA groups which come before the committee year after
year such as: difference between a group and a meeting, meeting formats, how to
obtain a group conscience, the duties of trusted servants and their alternates,
and others as described in an outline of contents submitted by the Literature
Committee.
- the manuscript for a pamphlet for gay and lesbian alcoholics be approved with
specific editorial changes which will be reviewed by the Conference Literature
Committee before publication, and that the title be "AA and the Gay/Lesbian
Alcoholic".
- a floor action recommended that the Trustees Literature Committee and the
Conference Literature Committee consider the paragraph containing the 6-point
definition in "The AA Group" pamphlet and bring a report and recommendation
regarding this back to the 1991 General Service Conference.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 34):
- the revised text of the pamphlet "AA and Occupational Alcoholism Programs" be
approved with minor changes.
- The title of the pamphlet "AA and Occupational Alcoholism Programs" be
changed to "AA and Employee Assistance Programs."
- the revised text of the pamphlet "The Clergy Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous"
be placed on the agenda for the 1990 General Service Conference CPC Committee.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 37):
- the flyer "Carrying The Message Inside The Walls" be replaced with the
revised version entitled "Carrying The Message Into Correctional Facilities."

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 66):
- the 1989 membership survey be conducted on a random basis, by area; and that
we use the same questionnaire used in the 1986 survey.


1990
it was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 58):
- the revised "The AA Group" pamphlet be approved with the following change:
the first sentence in the section on Group Inventory be changed to read "Many
groups periodically hold a group inventory meeting to evaluate how well they
are fulfilling their primary purpose to help alcoholics recover through AA's
suggested Twelve Steps of recovery".
- the text and illustration for the proposed "Twelve Steps Illustrated"
pamphlet be referred to the Trustees Literature Committee for rewriting of the
easy to read text with the recommendation that this language be further
simplified and shortened into simple statements that would direct attention to
the illustrations without attempting to rewrite the Steps; and bring the text
back to the 1991 Conference for approval.
- the proposal for a pamphlet on the spiritual aspects of AA not be approved
because there is not sufficient need at this time.
- the Trustees Literature Committee and the Conference Literature Committee
consider the paragraph containing the 6-point definition in "The AA Group"
pamphlet and bring a report and recommendation regarding this back to the 1991
Conference.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 34):
- the revised pamphlet "Members of the Clergy Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous"
be published with minor changes, once the present supply of the old pamphlet is
exhausted.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 37):
- the Trustees Literature Committee consider adding a story of a young person
who entered AA while in prison to the pamphlet "Young People And AA", because
of an expressed need for Correctional Facility materials addressed to young
people.

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 66):
- "The AA Membership Survey" pamphlet, the display and the poster be updated to
reflect the findings from the 1989 membership survey.

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
70):
- there be a pamphlet on "Bridging The Gap" developed by the Trustees Treatment
Facilities Committee in conjunction with the Conference Treatment Facilities
Committee.


1991
It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 58):
- the 11 minor changes suggested by the Trustees Literature Committee and
revised by this committee be included at the next printing "The AA Group"
pamphlet, with the exception of insert #2 containing the six definitions of an
AA group, which will be deleted.
- the proposed "Twelve Steps Illustrated" pamphlet be published in response to
an expressed need for similar literature.
- a story of a young person who entered AA while in prison be added to the
"Young People and AA" pamphlet.
- at the next printing of the "Twelve Concepts Illustrated" pamphlet, the line
'it is significant that the Twelve Concepts for World Service is the only piece
of Conference-approved literature that carries a personal by-line by Bill W.'
be deleted, as this statement is no longer accurate.
- the questionnaires in 7 Conference-approved pamphlets not be standardized, as
the questions in each are targeted to specific populations.

It was recommended by the Conference Report and Charter Committee that (pg 28):
- The 6-point description of an AA Group in the "AA Service Manual/Twelve
Concepts for World Service" be deleted, and replaced by the Long Form of
Tradition Three and a section of Warranty Six, Concept Twelve which aptly
describes what an AA Group is.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 34):
- The Preamble, the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions be added to the
following pamphlets: "AA and Employee Assistance Programs," "AA as a Resource
for the Medical Profession" and "If You Are a Professional," when pamphlets are
reprinted.

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 37):
- the Trustees CFC Committee produce a 60 minute audiotape of selected stories
from the booklet "AA In Prison: Inmate To Inmate", including culturally varied
voices and some female stories, in response to an expressed need for audio
visual material.

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
70):
- the manuscript prepared by the Trustees Committee On Treatment Facilities for
a pamphlet on bridging the gap be approved, because of the need to encourage AA
Members to serve as temporary contacts to help the alcoholic in treatment make
the transition into AA.
- once supplies are depleted, the pamphlet "AA In Treatment Facilities" be
revised to include the information about "Hope: Alcoholics Anonymous" and other
Conference-approved videos/films relevant to treatment.


1992
It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 58-9):
- the story of 'John' (a young person who entered AA while in prison) be added
to the pamphlet "Young people and AA" per the 1991 Conference Action.
- the 6-point definition of an AA group be removed from all literature and
replaced by the long form of Tradition Three and a section of Warranty Six,
Concept Twelve.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 34-5):
- the revised pamphlet "AA as a Resource for the Health Care Professional" be
approved, replacing "AA as a Resource for the Medical Profession" because of
the need to include information for all health-care professionals.
- The following changes be made in the pamphlet "If You Are a Professional"
when reprinted:
A. Delete the word self-help in two places
B. change the second sentence, third paragraph on page 5 to read "Consequently,
while we welcome the opportunity to share our principles and methods with
others, only they can provide the essential ingredient for success: their
common bond."

It was recommended by the CFC Committee that (pg 38):
- the following paragraphs be included in the pamphlets "A Message to
Correctional Facilities Administrators" and "AA in Correctional Facilities"
when reprinted:
"Many local AA Service committees will, upon request, provide informational
presentations for your organization. Sessions can be tailored to meet your
needs. A typical agenda might include one or several AA films and a
presentation by one or more AA members on "What AA Is And What It Is Not".
"Please check your local telephone directories or newspaper for the number of
Alcoholics Anonymous."

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 67):
- the 1992 Membership Survey Questionnaire be changed as follows: (six changes
are listed).

It was recommended by the Conference Committee on Treatment Facilities that (pg
70):
- the 6 points defining an AA Group in the pamphlet "AA In Treatment
Facilities" be deleted, and that the definition of a group in the pamphlet be
consistent with the definition of a group in the "AA Group" pamphlet.
- the following sentence of the third paragraph on page one of the "Bridging
The Gap" pamphlet be removed from all subsequent printings as the memberships
survey is not specifically related to the temporary contact Program: "Responses
to questions in the most recent memberships survey indicate that approximately
50% of those coming to AA for the first time leave within three months."
- the words "temporary sponsor" and "sponsorship" on pages 8 and 13 of the "AA
In Treatment Facilities" pamphlet be replaced with the words "temporary
contacts" when the current supply is depleted, to reflect current AA
terminology.


1993
It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 59):
- AAWS produce an anonymity display card with the following verbiage:
"anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions. Please respect
this and treat in confidence who you see and what you hear."

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 35):
- at the next printing of the pamphlet "Alcoholics Anonymous in Your Community"
the following revisions be made:
A. changing the heading "AA's Position in the Field of Alcoholism" to "AA and
Alcoholism."
B. delete the subheading "How AA Views Alcoholism" and change "Alcoholism is,
in our opinion..." to "From the beginning, many AA members have come to believe
alcoholism is a progressive illness - spiritual and emotional (or mental), as
well as physical."

It was recommended by the Conference PI Committee that (pg 67):
- the results contained in the final draft of the 1992 membership survey be
applied to update the survey pamphlet, poster and display.


1994
It was recommended by the Conference Literature Committee that (pg 59-60):
- District Meetings be added to the inverted triangle in "The Twelve Concepts
of World Service Illustrated" pamphlet after the current inventory is depleted.
- the following changes be made in the "The GSR" pamphlet. (10 changes in
wording).
- the entire sentence 'mood changing medications - including uppers, sedatives,
and anti-depressants are usually a threat to sobriety and you may want to learn
more about this' be deleted from page 18 in the pamphlet "Is There an Alcoholic
in Your Life?" and that the next sentence in the paragraph, 'the pamphlet the
"AA Member - Medication and Other Drugs" discusses the problem in detail.' Be
moved to the end of the same paragraph on page 19.
- the text of material on 'Service Sponsorship' submitted by the Trustees
Literature Committee be included in the pamphlet "Question and Answers on
Sponsorship" when current inventory is depleted.
- the circle and triangle logo be discontinued on all Conference-approved
literature.
- the words 'this is a general service Conference-approved literature' be
displayed on the front cover all AA Conference-approved literature whenever
possible.

It was recommended by the CPC Committee that (pg 35):
- the changes to "How a AA Members Cooperate with Other Community Efforts to
Help Alcoholics", prepared by the Trustees CPC Committee, be approved with
additional changes. The pamphlets title be changed to "How AA Members Cooperate
with Professionals" with the subheading "Cooperation, But Not affiliation."

It was recommended by the CFC Committee th