[Businessmtg] Dual Members

[Sandie]

Hi ASP Business Members

>From my understanding the reason that Dual members do not serve beyond the group level is not because they could go out and drink but due to a AA members primary purpose.  

The primary purpose of a AA member is to STAY SOBER and help other alcoholics.  

Al-Anon has but one purpose to help families of alcoholics. we do this by practising the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

I have heard that Bill Wilson (AA's cofounder) said of Al-Anon Family Groups "Keep the drunks out" - of that he meant Al-Anon's World Service Conference.

ODAT

Sandie 
Iron Bridge, Ontario

Let it Begin with me,
When anyone,anywhere, reaches out for help,
Let the hand of Al-Anon and Alateen
always be there, and --Let it Begin with Me...