The e-AA Group Inventory 2004

1. In your own words, what is the basic purpose of the group?
2. Please review our activities. What *more* can the group do to carry the message?
3a. Do we appeal to the younger alcoholic?
3b. Are we assisting alcoholics with some type of disability if need be?
3c. Do we attract minorities?
3d. Do we support women's groups?
3e. Do we offer recovery support to men?
4. Do new members stick with us?
4a. Does the turnover seem excessive?
4b. (Does the turnover seem excessive?) If so, why?
4c. What can we as a group do?
5. Do we emphasize the importance of sponsorship in all our venues (email meetings, chat meetings, discussion forums)?
5a. How effectively (do we emphasize importance of sponsorship)?
5b. How can we do better?
6. Are we careful to preserve the anonymity of our group members and other A.A.s outside all the meeting rooms? Do we also leave the confidences they share at meetings behind and explain this concept to new people?
7. Do we take the time to explain to all members the value to the group of keeping up with the web site/list keeping chores and other essential services that are part-and-parcel of our Twelfth-Step efforts?
8. Are all members given the opportunity to speak at meetings?
8a. Are all members allowed participate in other group activities?
9. Mindful that holding office is a great responsibility not to be viewed as the outcome of a popularity contest, are we choosing our officers with care?
10. Are we doing all we can to provide an attractive meeting place?
10a. Web site, design, ease of navigation.
11. Does the group do its fair share toward participating in the purpose of A.A. -- as it relates to our Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service? a. Business meeting b. Email meetings c. Chat room d. Forums
12. Are we satisfied with the search engines referrals to e-AA in bringing the A.A. message to the attention of professionals in the community--the physicians, clergy, court officials, educators, and others who are often the first to see alcoholics in need of help?
13. How is the group fulfilling its responsibilities to the Seventh Tradition?
Extra Credit: These will be your questions to ask *and answer*, if you
choose to.
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