History Of Chicago Alcoholics Anonymous
Chicago AA, which was the first area to have its own central office, has a long history and extensive archives.
September 1939: First AA group starts in Chicago
Following a long illness, Co-Founder of AA, Bill Wilson was laid to rest in East Dorset, Vermont.
Dorothy Garland, having joined as the Assistant Secretary in August of 1946, and having succeeded our first secretary, retired. The entire MRC paid tribute to Dorothy for her service to Chicago Alcoholics Anonymous.
The Chicago group lost its first sober member, Earl T. His passing marked the beginning of the end of the era of the founders of the Chicago Alcoholics Anonymous Group. Earl had been sober for twenty-five years and five months.
The Chicago Central Office moved to 250 W. Wacker. Although the office relocated several times within the building, the address remained unchanged until December of 1996
Finance Committee announced the incorporation of two not-for-profit corporations, one called Alcoholics Anonymous and the other called A.A. of Chicago Inc.
With Bill Wilson in attendance, Luke H. was elected as the first Chicago Delegate to the General Service Conference. The Alternate Delegate was George T. Both were elected unanimously, and without opposition
The nurse in attendance stood by his bedside. Co-Founder of AA, Dr. Bob lifted his hand to the light, and with a final confirming glance he spoke, “you had better call the family, this is it.” Following Dr. Bob’s death, Earl T. was chosen to replace him as Trustee of…Read More
The Chicago Daily News ran a series of seven articles about AA.
Grace Cultice, Chicago’s longtime secretary, friend, confidante, and inspiration, passed away.
