AA’s primary purpose, as stated in our preamble, is: “…to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.” The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Members share their experiences in recovery from alcoholism on a one to one basis, and introduce the newcomer to AA’s Twelve Steps of personal recovery and its Twelve Traditions that sustain the fellowship itself.
Meetings
At the heart of the program is its meetings,’ which are conducted autonomously by AA groups in cities and towns throughout the world.
Anyone may attend open meetings of AA.
These usually consist of talks by one or more speakers who share impressions of their past illness and their present recovery in AA.
Some open meetings – to which helping professionals, the media and others are invited – are held for specific purpose of informing the non-alcoholic (and possibly alcoholic) public about AA.
Closed meetings are for alcoholics only. Alcoholics recovering in AA generally attend several meetings each week.
Anonymity
Anonymity helps the fellowship to govern itself by principles rather than personalities; by attraction rather than promotion. AA openly share their program of recovery, but not the names of the individuals in it.
The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014.
