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Unforgettable Bill W.

Unforgettable Bill W.

This month from the Harbor Area Archives, an article written for the April 1986 issue of *Reader’s Digest* by Bob P. entitled “Unforgettable Bill W.”* The author, whose story appears in the Big Book on p.553 (4th ed.), managed A.A.’s General Service Office for ten years and served as both director and trustee of the General Service Board. *Reprinted with […]

63rd Annual Traditions Banquet 2017

Saturday November 11th from 6:00 till 9:00PM Semi-Formal Banquet Dinner Special Guest Speakers Sharing our 12-Traditions Raffle Prizes and 50/50 Drawing RESERVE YOUR SEAT / TABLE To SPONSOR a Table ($208.00 / Table of 8) Seating is Limited so get your reservations in now! Advance Sale Tickets are $26.00 (per-person) For more details, please visit event page or view flyer.

AA Workshop – Perception

Regardless of our Perception, We are all Alcoholics First Saturday, Oct 14, 2017 from 2pm – 5pmFREE! All are Welcome.Roundtable DiscussionsSober speakerLunchDessert contestFor more details, and a click-to-zoom-in flyer, view event page.
Voluntary Contributions Letter by Bill W. – September 1950

Voluntary Contributions Letter by Bill W. – September 1950

In September of 1950, lack of voluntary contributions led Bill [W.] to issue to the Fellowship a five-page plea for support, including a request that the group secretaries call a special business meeting for the purpose of reading his (Bill’s) plea. This month, the Harbor Area Archives presents a copy of the original five-page letter from Bill W.