ORIGIN
Central Service Committee had its beginning in
informal luncheon meetings of various Alcoholics Anonymous groups
in and around Greater Boston in 1945.
They saw the need of establishing a
Central Office to
coordinate the work of A.A. in this area as had been done in other
parts of the country.
As a result of the first meeting of
the Delegates of the original 13 Groups, an office was
established at 30 Huntington Avenue. From the 13 original Groups
in 1945, membership has grown to over 2200 meetings a week in the
Eastern Massachusetts Area.
PURPOSE
Central Service is NOT a “governing
body”. It does not attempt to, nor can it, rule any A.A. Group.
Central Service is a committee of A.A. members delegated by the
member groups to act as a clearinghouse.
The Central Office is supported by
contributions from groups and members. Successful continuance of
our services, and perhaps added services, can be assured only by
the financial cooperation of the member groups through
donations.
All A.A. Iiterature and books
published by World Services, New York, are available for sale at
your Central Office.
OFFICE HOURS for Group transactions
are Monday through Friday, 9:00 A M. to 5:00 P.M.
CENTRAL OFFICE VOLUNTEER PHONE SERVICE: Monday
through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.; Saturday, Sunday and
holidays, Noon to
9:00 P.M.
