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1.
... prudent financial principle; that it place none ...   BB p.575, Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)   Display entire Appendix VII
XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.


2.
... prudent hands -- there are doors of opportunity ...   BB p.572(574), Appendix V, The Religious View on A.A.   Display entire Appendix V
I suspect that if it is wisely handled -- and it seems to be in wise and prudent hands -- there are doors of opportunity ahead of this project that may surpass our capacities to imagine."

3.
... prudent reserve would henceforth be the Foundation's ...   12&12 p.165, Tradition Seven
Bare running expenses plus a prudent reserve would henceforth be the Foundation's financial policy.

4.
... prudent reserves, to accumulate funds for no ...   12&12 p.191, Tradition Seven (Long)
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.


5.
... prudent reserves, to accumulate funds for no ...   BB p.564(566), Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition   Display entire Appendix I
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.


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