After explaining the following concept to many people I have realized the need for a blanket statement available to all members of Alcoholics Anonymous;
Literature requests are subject to the availability of funds to purchase said literature. Both the treasury and literature details are available thru our respective monthly reports. Until such time as the requests are met or exceeded by incoming donations, the literature will be divided fairly within the whole to ensure everyone has access to the most relevant literature for their group within the available budget. Should you have a request for specific literature other than English or Spanish Big Books it would be helpful to realize that it may not be honored as only Big Books may be guaranteed during any two month literature order period.
Since we make a literature order every other month for 2 months of distribution I had the breakdown of the money spent on literature on last month’s report. It is available online at www.vwhi.org if you were not here last month to get a hard copy. This month’s report will show you an example of where the literature is being distributed. In keeping with the 6th Tradition the names of the hospitals, treatment centers, and institutions will not be listed.
For the months of October and November literature went to:
Hospitals and Treatment Centers;
| Case Qty. | Per Book | Cost | Cases | Total | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (B-30) | 20 | $ 7.46 | $149.20 | 28 | $4,177.60 |
| Twelve & Twelve (12X12) (B-15) | 20 | $ 6.77 | $135.40 | 8 | $1,083.20 |
| AA – Pocket-size (B-35) | 40 | $ 4.10 | $164.00 | 1 | $ 164.00 |
| A.A. – Large-Print, Abridged (B24)(pre 10/14) | 20 | $ 4.92 | $ 98.40 | 3 | $ 295.20 |
| A.A. – Phoenix Valleywide Meeting List | 10 | $ 1.00 | $ 10.00 | 62 | $ 620.00 |
| Arizona Area 03 Meeting Directory | 10 | $ 1.25 | $ 12.50 | 30 | $ 375.00 |
| Total | 6,715.00 |
Jails and Prisons;
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (B-30) | 20 | $ 7.46 | $149.20 | 26 | $3,879.20 |
| Twelve & Twelve (12X12) (B-15) | 20 | $ 6.77 | $135.40 | 10 | $1,354.00 |
| Spanish AA (SB-30) | 20 | $ 7.46 | $149.20 | 4 | $ 596.80 |
| Spanish 12X12 (SB-15) | 20 | $ 6.77 | $135.40 | 4 | $ 541.60 |
| AA – Pocket-size (B-35) | 40 | $ 4.10 | $164.00 | 1 | $ 164.00 |
| A.A. – Large-Print, Abridged (B24)(pre 10/14) | 20 | $ 4.92 | $ 98.40 | 1 | $ 98.40 |
| A.A. in Prison (B-13) (before 10/2014) | 20 | $ 1.85 | $ 37.00 | 4 | $ 148.00 |
| As Bill Sees It (B-18) (before 10/2014) | 20 | $ 6.23 | $124.60 | 1 | $ 124.60 |
| Sp. Daily Reflects. (SB-12) (quantity of 20-99) | 20 | $ 9.64 | $192.80 | 2 | $ 385.60 |
| A.A. – Phoenix Valleywide Meeting List | 10 | $ 1.00 | $ 10.00 | 4 | $ 40.00 |
| Arizona Area 03 Meeting Directory | 10 | $ 1.25 | $ 12.50 | 11 | $ 137.50 |
| Total | 7,469.70 |
Rent;
| A.A. – Phoenix Valleywide Meeting List | 10 | $ 1.00 | $ 10.00 | 12 | $ 120.00 |
Totals = 6,715.00 + 7,469.70 + 120.00 = Grand Total $ 14,304.70
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service,
Aaron B, Valleywide H&I, PO Box 80126, Phoenix, AZ 85060-0126
ps – I have been having the coordinators sign a receipt for the books they receive and these records can be reviewed by any regular member of Alcoholics Anonymous.