From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... hat.
12&12 p.163,
Tradition Seven
2.
... hat!"
12&12 p.163,
Tradition Seven
3.
... hat came
in my direction, and I ...
12&12 p.163,
Tradition Seven
4.
... hat for
group purposes.
12&12 p.160,
Tradition Seven
It was soon apparent that
while alcoholics would
spend lavishly on Twelfth Step cases, they had a terrific
aversion to dropping
money into a meeting-place hat for group purposes.
5.
... hat that
is passed, banks it, pays ...
12&12 p.134,
Tradition Two
Their treasurer, strictly accountable,
takes money from the hat that is passed, banks it, pays the rent and other bills, and makes a regular report at business meetings.
6.
... hat tonight,
will you?'
12&12 p.163,
Tradition Seven
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