From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... reserve.
BB p.18,
There Is A Solution
Highly competent psychiatrists who have dealt with us have found it sometimes impossible
to persuade an alcoholic to discuss his
situation without
reserve.
2.
... reserve be
its prudent financial principle; that ...
BB p.575,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
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.
3.
... reserve was
melting like snow in springtime.
12&12 p.164,
Tradition Seven
4.
... reserve would
henceforth be the Foundation's financial ...
12&12 p.165,
Tradition Seven
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