As a matter of fact, the word sponsor does not come up in the big book until page 220. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters. They continued to sponsor each other while collaborating to guide aas early evolution during the 1940s, when the twelve traditions were conceived up until dr. A sponsor is only there to guide us through the steps, they are not counselors, shhit detectors, or any other jobs aa sponsors take on. Our notes, commentary, and genderneutral changes are formatted in italics. I just wanted to pass along a big thanks from me on this bigbook sponsorship guide. The first layer is our bodily reaction to alcohol when we ingest it the physical craving. One of the great resources kim provides, coauthored with annemarie grey, is a book called the sponsorship seekers toolkit. Getting sponsorship for your selfpublished book writing by. Sponsor in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The big book, while great, is hardly the endall beall on aas program of recovery. When thinking of sponsorships we immediately think of charities, athletes, or musicians. Fortunately, as with all social movements, big book sponsorships most aggressive members are not necessarily the movements best representatives.
We attempt to carry the message in the way that was passed on by the founders and pioneers of alcoholics anonymous. Here is a list of the opinions, perspectives, and slogans we often hear in rooms and what the our original big book of alcoholics anonymous basic text 4th edition has to say about it. This article was written in 2012, if you want the updated version please go to. Monthly big book readings aa the original way group.
At opensponsorship, our vision is to make sports sponsorship easier for everyone. It was soon nicknamed the big book, since it was designed using thicker. I reached out to an oldtimer in alcoholics anonymous, and asked for his worksheet on sponsorship. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. The only real authorities in aa are the big book entitled alcoholics. Its just a sad truth that if you want to keep something a secret in aa all you.
Anonymous, twelve steps and twelve traditions, other conferenceapproved literature, and. Alcoholics anonymous how to be an effective sponsor in recovery with aa kindle edition by anonymous guest. An aa sponsor is a person who has been abstinent for a long period and who is prepared to support a newly abstinent member. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. Carry this message addresses mcqs concern that sponsors have lost some skills in working with alcoholics. We work with our sponsors both before, during and after the event to ensure your brand is enhanced and new opportunities are discovered. On pages 3738 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous it says.
To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. And so, alcoholics anonymous was finally published on april 10, 1939. Even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times. Illustrated with members firsthand experiences, this newlyreleased book on sponsorship in na celebrates the richness of differences and variety of experiences in the worldwide fellowship of narcotics anonymous. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. In aa, working the program, with or without a sponsor. Ruth was aas first secretary and typed the manuscript for the big book. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, how to be an effective sponsor makes the circle complete by being a sponsor in aa. Heres a description of early sponsorship from the book not god.
Our format quotes extensively from the big book of alcoholics anonymous 4th edition, our basic text for recovery. Jan 29, 2012 getting a sponsor your book part 1 when thinking of sponsorships we immediately think of charities, athletes, or musicians, but authors can also use sponsors to launch their books. Directed to sponsors, this is a companion book to the steps we. Each member of alcoholics anonymous is a potential sponsor of a new member and should clearly recognize the obligations and duties of such responsibility. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous how to be an effective sponsor in recovery with aa. We hear a lot of stuff said in meetings that cant be reconciled with the program as described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. In addition, one of her sponsors, lafarge north america, will present her book to the media at the american institute of architecture in late april. This is the workbook edition of the sponsors 12 step manual.
The one nod to ikea is that when book buyers order a customized book featuring their own family or home on the cover those personalized covers carry the ikea name note. The first 164 pages of the big book do not mention the word sponsor. Sunlight of the spirit aa coin presentationdisplay box. View by list a brief guide to alcoholics anonymous a brief history of the big book a. Theys why they added twelve steps and twelve traditions and literature like p15 questions and answers on sponsorship and many other documents. May 22, 2008 fortunately, as with all social movements, big book sponsorships most aggressive members are not necessarily the movements best representatives. Aug 03, 2008 the one nod to ikea is that when book buyers order a customized book featuring their own family or home on the cover those personalized covers carry the ikea name note. Therefore, a good sponsor has actually worked the steps from the book alcoholics anonymous. Sponsorship by narcotics anonymous fellowship nook book. Sponsorship in aa 6 characteristics of a good sponsor discovery. Case is completely lined inside with black leatherlike fabric and sunlight of the spiritone day at a time printed on inside cover.
Then you do not have a sponsor, you have a high priest. Narcotics anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. For further study, it is suggested that everyone get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We know from our experiences that half measures avail us nothing and that faith without works is dead. Getting sponsorship for your selfpublished book part 2. This format can be conducted in one half day or in four, onehour sessions. Hear recovered addict and big book mucker, cameron f. The twelvestep approach of alcoholics anonymous aa and narcotics anonymous. Aa sponsors need to refocus on the big book, on the twelve steps, and on their message, urges mcq, to recognize the value of the program and to return to its roots and essence. Alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. Jul 08, 20 even more than the word god, the word friend is mentioned in the big book basic text 74 times. Sponsorship has a long history in alcoholics anonymous. Today, more and more alcoholics arriving at their first a. This was during the period when the big book was written to spread their message of recovery to other alcoholics.
In meetings hosted by a network of big book sponsors, one is likely to hear a great deal about god and how god has transformed the lives of those who have worked the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book. An independent guide to teaching and learning the program of a. Blank outside or aa logo display box for any aa or na coin in this presentation case with sunlight of the spiritone day at a time inside this wood higloss finish coinmedallion case. A history of alcoholics anonymous, by ernest kurtz. Twelve step sponsorship delivers both the theory and practicehow to do it and whyin a clear, stepbystep presentation. There are other examples of these kinds of big book sponsors throughout canada, united states and the uk. The aa hospitality awards is one of the largest and most highprofile events in the industry calendar. Do you have to wait until your sponsor grants you permission to work a step. This is the book that got me started on creating my first sponsorship proposal. The sponsorship idea is an integral part of the alcoholics anonymous set up, and part of its social support network.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shoemaker sam was the pastor at calvary episcopal church in new york where he headed the oxford group there. The process includes believing in a power greater than yourself, admitting past mistakes, making amends to people you have harmed through alcoholism and continuing to focus on spiritual growth. Sponsorship the heart of na beats when two addicts share their recovery.
When you discover a prospect for alcoholics anonymous, find out all you can about him. I know a number of people who steer clear from this meeting, because of the negativity. Several months ago, i talked about how you could get others to pay for your selfpublishing expenses through crowd funding and today, i would like to expound a. We believe we need the big book to be as accessible as possible to the next suffering alcoholic who looks to us for help and to the next sponsor who practices our twelfth step, trying to carry this message to more alcoholics with even newer sobriety. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction alcoholics anonymous, and the myriad of other 12step programs, can be invaluable to the recovering alcoholic or addict. A history of alcoholics anonymous by oliver clark this visual and auditory history of aa covers the period 19321971. Big book sponsors also tend to place greater emphasis upon the spiritual aspects of the aa program. Getting sponsorship for your selfpublished book writing. Big book sponsorship alcoholics anonymous jealousy. For example, you dont want a beer company sponsoring you if your book is about alcoholism. In publishing her book, kaayla found a number of sponsors for her book. Our format quotes from the book, alcoholics anonymous, our basic recovery text. Written by the author of getting started in aa,a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of aa, twelve step sponsorship is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a. The guide applies established educational techniques blooms taxonomy to developing an understanding of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous.
Conference approved literature aa the original way group. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. Ruth was aa s first secretary and typed the manuscript for the big book. Big book 12 step guide it only takes 4 hours to learn how it works and a lifetime to practice it. This sober oldtimer composed this with the help of a. We shall be interested to hear from those who are getting results from this book, particularly those who have commenced work with other addicts. The big book is the original source of for step instructions in alcoholics anonymous. Make a long list and i do mean long, because youll get a lot of nos before you get one yes. Many recovering alcoholics work the 12 steps with a sponsor. This sober oldtimer composed this with the help of a sponsee.
Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all. Sponsorship in aa 6 characteristics of a good sponsor i reached out to an oldtimer in alcoholics anonymous, and asked for his worksheet on sponsorship. Sunlight of the spirit aa coin presentationdisplay box, all. All other sources the little red book, the 12 and 12, group sponsored literature were written as accompaniments or guides to be used to assist and deepen the path laid out by the original members of alcoholics anonymous in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous sponsorship book a vision for you. Which one should authors consider and affiliate marketing for indie authors to get more info on how to get money for publishing. Sponsorship in aa 6 characteristics of a good sponsor. You may have questions about sponsorship that this ip did not answer for you.
There are many networks of big book sponsorship, each with a different way of thinking about the twelve step program, and each with its own attitude toward mainstream aa. Since the third edition was published in 1976, worldwide membership of a. Expanded accessibility and helpfulness, especially to new sponsors, are our only intentions in. If we view it as a report, a report on precisely how 100 men and women recovered from alcoholism and if we seek the same for ourselves and others it becomes easier to take all things written in it at face value. Depending on what kind of book you have, you will want to choose your sponsor carefully. If he does not want to stop drinking, dont waste time trying to persuade. However, they can also be confusing to the person who is relatively new, and that confusion. The big book says we are all friends sharing our experience strength and hope and there are clear responsibilities outlined on page 97 for being a friend in aa. Our big book of alcoholics anonymous promises us that when the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically.
Foreword to fourth edition t his fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous came off press in november 2001, at the start of a new millennium. How to be an effective sponsor in recovery with alcoholics anonymous following the inspiration written by alcoholics anonymous. What the big book really says by jay westbrook on december 29, 2014 in living in recovery, living with addiction. Sponsorship is a rich and enduring part of tradition of alcoholics anonymous. There was simply a lot of things they hadnt figured out yet. Sep 17, 2015 the preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. We believe in sport sponsorship as a marketing tool and want all brands big or small, to benefit from the many positive externalities it brings. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. Continue reading turkish man masturbation and cum very horny. The preamble alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Usually the family should not try to tell your story. Shoemaker sam was the pastor at calvary episcopal church in. It is all about social responsibilities, living up to them and doing ones duty to help each other. While there may not be right or wrong answers to your questionsthe experience of our fellowship varies from community to community and member to memberwe do have a book on sponsorship that addresses many issues related to sponsorship in greater depth.
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