The 7th Tradition Basket
The Seventh Tradition states: “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” While contributions cover each group’s rent and other expenses, the Seventh Tradition is essential at every level of A.A. service. It is both a privilege and a responsibility for groups and members to ensure that not only their group, but also their intergroup/central office, local services, district, area, and the General Service Office remain self-supporting. This keeps A.A. free of outside influences that might divert us from our primary purpose — to help the alcoholic who still suffers. The amount of our contribution is secondary to the spiritual connection that unites all groups around the world.
| Meeting | Mail-in | Electronic |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Area Intergroup | Ames Intergroup P.O. Box 1772 Ames, IA 50010 | Intergroup Paypal Link |
| Alano Club | 1201 McCormick Ave. Ames, Iowa 50010 | Suite 101 – Ames Alano Society Suite 102 – McCormick Group Suite 103 – Progress Not Perfection Group AFG Suite 104 – Ames AFG Intergroup Suite 105 – Daily Hope and Courage Group AFG |
| Ames Downtowner’s | Ames Downtowner’s Paypal Link | |
| Grapeviners Group Sunday, 7:00 pm | Ames Grapeviners PO Box 2293 Ames, IA 50010 | |
| Noon Group M-F, 12:10 pm | Noon Group Paypal Information | |
| General Service Office | General Service Office Box 459 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163 | Contribute to GSO PayPal or Debit/Credit Card |
| Area 24 (Iowa) | AA Area 24 PO Box 1291 Des Moines, IA 50305 | |
| District 3 (Iowa) | P.O. Box 45 Ames, Iowa 50010 |