histoire aa

Thomas Thetcher

a Grenadier in the North Reg of Hants Militia, who died of a violent Fever contracted by drinking Small Beer when hot 12th of May 1764. Aged 26 Years.
In grateful remembrance of whofe univerfal good will towards his Comrades. this Stone is placed here at their expence, as a fmall teftimony of their regard and concern.

Here fleeps in peace a Hampshire Grenadier. Who caught his death by drinking cold small Beer. Soldiers be wise from his untimely fall
And when ye're hot drink Strong or none at all.

Pour en savoir plus, Chapitre 1, "L'histoire de Bill", Big Book

Décembre 1943 : le groupe fait signer le Big Book (5° édition, 1° tirage)

Signatures de Bill W., du Dr Bob, de Marty M., de Archie T., de Ruby V., de Mike E., Bill D. (fondateurs, pionniers de AA et/ou auteurs du Big Book)

A noter : ce livre a disparu...

"Best wishes to a grand group in the finest of fine undertakings."

Ruby V. (L.D. Jan, 1941) (The first Detroit woman in AA)

"To Detroit AA may they flourish forever."

Marty (The first woman in AA)

"May the Northwestern Group always have Gods richest blessings."

Mike E. (L.D. Sept, 1939) (The first Detroit AA member.)

"Congratulations to the Northwester group for their splendid work and with best wishes for their continued service in the work of the Lord."

Bill D. (L.D. June, 1935) (The first customer, see page 170)

"Nothing would afford me more pleasure in the years to come then to see every group in this United States accomplish what the Northwestern Group has in the last three years."

"The Fearful One" Arch (L.D. Sept 1938) (The Detroit AA Founder, see page 332.)

"To the Detroit Northwestern Group of Alcoholics Anonymous; Greetings-and may your beacon, burn ever bright."

Ever, "Bill", (L.D. Nov, 1934)

"Best wishes to your continued successes in all your tests of using the message."

Dr. Bob (L.D. June 10, 1935)

North West group

Première réunion le 16 octobre 1941

Fermé en 1974

Prière de la sérénité, en espagnol