Self-Support / 7th Tradition
The percentages to be determined by YOUR group OR GSO suggests the following distribution for group contributions in areas where there is an Intergroup/Central Office:
- 10% to the District that the Group is located in
- 10% to the Area Service Conference
- 30% to GSO
- 50% to the Local Intergroup
Q: My group doesn’t have a lot of money. Is it better not to send anything at all until we can afford to make a sizable contribution?
A: In the spirit of participation, no contribution toward carrying the message can be too small. Bill W. spoke about our “collective obligation” to support A.A. service, and if everyone waited until they had a “sizable” amount, it’s more than likely that A.A.’s bills would go unpaid.
Pamphlet: “Self-Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix” (PDF)