Contributions -

A.A. Tradition 7 – Self Support

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.

A.A. Member Contributions

Here are some addresses to send contributions either by group or personal – as outlined by our General Service Office (G.S.O). Please note that the maximum personal contribution to the Fellowship has been set to $3000.00(*) dollars USD. Self-support Pamphlet
*See 2007 Conference Advisory Action

The AA General Service Conference Recommends the following distribution of group funds as a suggestion after group expenses have been met: 10% to District, 10% to area, 30% to G.S.O., 50% to Intergroup or Central Office.
It is up to your informed group conscience to decide how you will distribute funds.
Please Send Checks to:

West Michigan Area 34

Donations to Area Assembly – Checks payable to
Area 34 Michigan Assembly
Attn — Jim H.
4976 West River Dr NE,
Comstock Park, MI 49321

Note: please include group name & service number

General Service Office

PO Box 459

Grand Central Station

New York NY 10163

Kent County Central Office
4920 Plainfield Avenue NE, Ste 19
Grand Rapids MI 49525

Kalamazoo Area Inter-group – Kalamazoo Central Office
126 East Kilgore Road
Portage, MI 49002

Traverse City Central Offices
District 11 Central Office
124 North Division ST
Traverse City MI. 49624
231-946-8823

District 4
PO Box 19232
Kalamazoo, MI 49019

District 3
PO Box 1592
Holland Mi 49422-1592

District 7
P O Box 1131
Grand Rapids MI 49501-1131

District 12
C/O Chris B, Treasurer
807 Michaywe Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735

2007 Conference Advisory Action

Finance— that the annual limit contributed to the General Service Board from individual A.A. members be increased from $2,000 to $3,000 and that bequests from A.A. members should be subject to the same limit and continue to be on a one-time basis and not in perpetuity.