From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... structure, a
traditional "Right of Appeal" ought ...
BB p.574,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
V. Throughout our structure, a traditional "Right of Appeal" ought to prevail, so that minority opinion will be heard and personal grievances receive careful consideration.
2.
... structure can
be built.(*)
BB p.47,
We Agnostics
It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective
spiritual structure can
be built.(*)
3.
... structure down
on his head by a ...
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.
4.
... structure of
affection to pieces once more.
BB p.107,
To Wives
For a while they would be their old sweet selves, only to dash the new structure of affection to pieces once more.
5.
... structure of
our Society was hammered out.
12&12 p.131,
Tradition One
6.
... structure remain
responsive and responsible to those ...
BB p.574,
Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
Written by co-founder Bill W. in 1962, the Twelve Concepts for World Service provide a group of related principles to help ensure that various elements of A.A.'s service structure remain responsive and responsible to those they
serve.
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