GSO Literature Survey HOW SHOULD WE TREAT A.A. FOUNDERS’ WRITINGS - Questions for Discussion In response to a Committee Consideration from the 73rd General Service Conference suggesting that trustees’ Literature Committee seek input from the Fellowship (including but not limited to Area delegate feedback) regarding any possible future changes to literature written by A.A.’s Founders, the trustees’ Literature committee agreed it would be beneficial to gather shared experience from the Fellowship regarding this topic.We would like to hear from you – the top of the triangle! While we hope that the suggested questions will help to spark thoughtful sharing and discussion, please feel free to add questions that we may not have thought of that you feel may best inform the discussion. Most of all, we are grateful for and thank you for your participation.In fellowship,The trustees’ Literature Committee (2023-2024)Note: Please be as concise as possible in your responses to the questions. You are submitting this survey (choose one)*Select valueAs an A.A. GroupAs an individual A.A. member Do you think that A.A. Founders would object to or embrace revisions to their writings? If yes, why? If not, why? Do you think the Founders’ writings are effective in reaching new members? If not, what measures do you think can be taken to resolve this issue? What reasons would you consider for changing our Founders’ writings? How do you feel about changing A.A. Founders’ writings to replace outdated references? What suggestions do you have for preserving the Founders’ writings, along with keeping pace with our current A.A. Society and its future? Should there be a special Conference process for approval of changes to our Founders’ writings? (e.g., super, or qualified majority – 75%, and/or 2-year consideration process.) What additional ideas, thoughts or suggestions can you share about changing or not changing the Founders’ writings? (please feel free to add questions that we may not have thought of that you feel may best inform the discussion.)SubmitReset
