TRADITION
7
A.A. is fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Area 79 only accepts contributions from A.A. groups and members.
E-Transfer (Preferred)
Send to: treasurer@bcyukonaa.org
The account is set up for auto deposit so there is no need for a security question/answer.
Individuals
Please add “Individual 7th Tradition Contribution; I am a member” to the Message field of the e-transfer.
Groups
- In the memo/note field of the e-Transfer please include your group’s name and some extra identifying information like your group number, district or at least town/community.
- Contact your DCM or our Area Registrar if you don’t know your group number or district.
- In order that you may be sent a receipt, please include your email address in the notes as many financial institutions do not provide this information with the transfer.
Cheque
Payable to:
BC/Yukon Area 79
Mail to:
BC/Yukon Area 79
PO Box 42114
Vancouver, BC, V5S 4R5
Individuals
Please include a note that you are a member.
Groups
Please include a Group Contribution Enclosure Card with your cheque or money-order (no cash, please), and include your email or mailing address in order that a receipt may be sent to you.
Credit Card
Complete one of the forms below to contribute via credit card. Please note there a cost of approximately 3.1% to the area using this method.
What does my Area 79 7th Tradition Contribution do?
- Two Quarterlies and two Assemblies per year
- Special Events: WRAASA, travel to Regional Forums
- Facilitating workshops, district inventories, etc., throughout BC/Yukon
- Delegate travel to General Service Office in New York annually and other travel assignments (ie: Delegate’s Report)
- Literature supplies for Workshops and Correctional facilities
- Area archives – housing, maintenance, digitization and sharing information
- Office rent & utilities, storage fees, rent for ASC meetings
- Committee email, online storage, software licensing
- Office and hybrid meeting equipment/computers
- Grassroots newsletter production and distribution
- Website hosting, maintenance and security
- Insurance for area office and events funded by area
- Committee expenses
- DCM Travel Subsidies
Tradition 7 - Long Form
The A.A. groups themselves ought to be fully supported by the voluntary contributions of their own members. We think that each group should soon achieve this ideal; that any public solicitation of funds using the name of Alcoholics Anonymous is highly dangerous, whether by groups, clubs, hospitals, or other outside agencies; that acceptance of large gifts from any source, or of contributions carrying any obligation whatever, is unwise. 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. Experience has often warned us that nothing can so surely destroy our spiritual heritage as futile disputes over property, money, and authority.
The Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (Long Form) F-187 pg 1-2 – Reprinted with permission from Alcoholics Anonymous®