GIFTS in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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GIFTS occurs 4 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... gifts from any source, or of contributions ... 12&12 p.190, Tradition Seven (Long)

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.

... gifts from any source, or of contributions ... BB p.564(566), Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition

... gifts to build up a bright outlook ... BB p.21, There Is A Solution

He uses his gifts to build up a bright outlook for his family and himself, and then pulls the structure down on his head by a senseless series of sprees.

... gifts would be similarly declined. 12&12 p.165, Tradition Seven

Difficult as it was, they officially declined that ten thousand dollars, and adopted a formal, airtight resolution that all such future gifts would be similarly declined.

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