

I think there was a few problems with newer AA prospects who hadn't You would climb the stairs and pass by the gyratingĭancers. Our space was adequate on the second floor, but we were right next to aįred Astair Dance Studio. TheĪl-Anon group also met in that location, adjacent to the AAs. The first official meeting of the Preston Group was held in the Venturaīuilding - 6131 Luther Lane, with fifty-seven members in attendance. Met and voted on a location: the Ventura Building in Preston Center.Īs with all good AA meetings, a voluntary collection provided the fundingįor the operational cost of the new group. To find a meeting place and the following week, October 25th, 1965, 30 AAs and Al-Anon group, known as the Preston Family Group, There would be no by-lawsĪnd rules would be established as the group went along. Would exist to carry out the wishes of the group. These members had the following firm ideas in mind, and again I quote: "Allĭecisions were to be made by the group as a whole, and the elected officers The group as they saw fit, rather than follow the will of the group.Īlso, an interference by this same body on the Al-Anon members, with many The reasons for their dissatisfaction were, and I quote: "A close governingīody clique who ramrodded elections to keep their own in power, and ran Group met and discussed plans for a new group of their own. In September of 1965, a group of 28 dissatisfied members of the old Suburban "3 alcoholics, a coffee pot, and a resentment." "What does it take to start a new AA group?" OFICINA INTERGRUPAL HISPANA DE ALCOHOLICOS ANONIMOSģ530 Forest Ln. Non-profit, 12-Step shelter for men - no cost Men, women, women with children - self-runĪlcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Services Non-profit substance abuse and mental healthĭallas non-profit specializing in substance abuse services


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