From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... obtained.
12&12 p.181,
Tradition Eleven
A worthy charity wants to raise money; forthwith, its letterhead shows the name of every distinguished person whose support can be obtained.
2.
... obtained employment
as investigator for a surety ...
BB p.2,
Bill's Story
3.
... obtained from
one's priest, minister, or rabbi.
BB p.87,
Into Action
4.
... obtained money
from outside sources, its trustees ...
12&12 p.164,
Tradition Seven
Foundation obtained money from outside sources, its trustees might be tempted
to run things without reference to the
wishes of A.A. as a whole.
5.
... obtained permission,
have consulted with others, asked ...
BB p.80,
Into Action
If we have obtained permission, have consulted with others, asked God to help and the drastic step is indicated we must not shrink.
6.
... obtained through
all the arts and abilities ...
12&12 p.181,
Tradition Eleven
It resulted in more favorable publicity of
Alcoholics Anonymous than could possibly have been obtained
through all the arts and abilities of A.A.'s best press agents.
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