Because our 7th Tradition states we must be self-supporting, contributions are only accepted from AA Members, Groups/Meetings.
Contributions can be designated for one of two specific funds:
1) General Fund: This is the “7th Tradition Fund.” Monies in this account are used to “carry the message” of recovery to the suffering alcoholic. This fund is used to purchase literature, pay for the Hotline phone service, print AA schedules, pay for phone book listings, rent for archives storage, Intergroup meeting & Post Office Box rent, printing of the Alternative, postage and supplies, Insurance and Internet Hosting and Domain registration. Average expenses are approximately $850/month.
2) Activities Fund: Monies contributed to this fund are used for social activities associated with Intergroup sponsored gatherings. Historically this money has been used to finance the Summer Picnic, a New Year’s Eve Alcathon, Unity Events and other activities suggested by and voted on by the Intergroup membership.
A complete financial report is given each month at the Intergroup Meeting and all expenditures are subject to review and approval by the elected Intergroup Representatives. This report is found in our Monthly Intergroup Minutes under the Intergroup category on our Announcements page.
When sending contributions, please make the check payable to “Reading-Berks Intergroup” and indicate General Fund or Activities Fund on the bottom of the check in the memo section. Checks without this note will be deposited in the General Fund.
To donate to Reading-Berks Intergroup and other AA entities in the Alcoholics Anonymous Service Structure, use the address/links below.
General Service Office
Post Office Box 2407
James A Farley Station
New York, NY 10116-2407
“A.A.’s Seventh Tradition states: ‘Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.’ This means that only A.A. members contribute financially to A.A. – and even A.A. members are limited in the amount they can contribute. This keeps A.A. free of outside influences that might divert us from our primary purpose — to help the alcoholic who still suffers. The amount of the contribution is secondary to the spiritual connection that unites all groups around the world.” Reprinted from A.A.org, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
Seventh Tradition Resources
Self-Support:
Where Money and Spirituality Mix
7th Tradition Pamphlet
“A.A.’s Seventh Tradition states: ‘Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.’ This means that only A.A. members contribute financially to A.A. – and even A.A. members are limited in the amount they can contribute. This keeps A.A. free of outside influences that might divert us from our primary purpose — to help the alcoholic who still suffers. The amount of the contribution is secondary to the spiritual connection that unites all groups around the world.” Reprinted from A.A.org, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
Seventh Tradition Resources
Self-Support:
Where Money and Spirituality Mix
7th Tradition Pamphlet
