{"id":752,"date":"2021-02-18T08:37:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T12:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/?page_id=752"},"modified":"2022-03-28T20:28:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T00:28:59","slug":"virtual-newcomer-packet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/index.php\/about-ncmco\/virtual-newcomer-packet\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Newcomer Packet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\">IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT&#8217;S YOUR BUSINESS. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\">IF YOU WANT TO STOP, THAT&#8217;S OURS.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Links to A.A. literature helpful to newcomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-1_thisisaa1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/P-1-1.png\" alt=\"An introduction to A.A.: describes who A.A.s are and what they have learned about alcoholism. For all who think they may have a drinking problem.\" class=\"wp-image-855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/P-1-1.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/P-1-1-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-1_thisisaa1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>This is A.A.<\/strong> <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-10_howitworks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/P-10.png\" alt=\"An excerpt from Chapter 5 of the Big Book. This page, which includes the Twelve Steps, is often read at the start of meetings.\" class=\"wp-image-834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/P-10.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/P-10-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-10_howitworks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How It Works<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/F-2.png\" alt=\"Basic information on Alcoholics Anonymous both for those who think they may have a drinking problem and for those who come in contact with them.\" class=\"wp-image-839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/F-2.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/F-2-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/f-2_InfoonAA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on Alcoholics Anonymous<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/pages\/en_us\/is-aa-for-you-twelve-questions-only-you-can-answer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P-3.png\" alt=\"Only you can decide whether you want to give A.A. a try \u2014 whether you think it can help you.  Here are some questions we tried to answer honestly.  See how you do.  There is no disgrace in facing up to the fact that you have a problem.\"\/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/pages\/en_us\/is-aa-for-you-twelve-questions-only-you-can-answer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is A.A. for You?<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-42_abriefguidetoaa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P-42.png\" alt=\"Using simple language, this pamphlet offers general information on Alcoholics Anonymous, covering topics such as symptoms of alcoholism, the Twelve Steps (A.A.'s program of recovery), the function of A.A. meetings, and more.\" class=\"wp-image-686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P-42.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/P-42-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-42_abriefguidetoaa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Brief Guide to A.A.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/P-35_Problems_Other_than_Alcohol.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-35.png\" alt=\"Bill W.'s thoughts on the status of those addicted to drugs and other substances within A.A. are as timely as when they appeared in a 1958 Grapevine.\" width=\"179\" height=\"418\"\/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/P-35_Problems_Other_than_Alcohol.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Problems Other than Alcohol<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-15_Q&amp;AonSpon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"Uses shared A.A. experience to answer 34 questions likely to be asked by persons seeking sponsors, persons wanting to be sponsors, and groups planning sponsorship activity.\" class=\"wp-image-831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-15_Q&amp;AonSpon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q&amp;A-Sponsorship<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-47_understandinganonymity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-47.png\" alt=\"Explains how anonymity serves as both a safeguard at the personal level and a spiritual principle at the public level, and outlines what this means for A.A. members both within A.A. and outside of it. Includes FAQs on social media and the Internet, as well as suggestions for dealing with friends and family.\" class=\"wp-image-745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-47.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-47-129x300.png 129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-47_understandinganonymity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Anonymity<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_us\/smf-209_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SMF-209-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sharing on various topics to help A.A. groups and members develop workable solutions and help keep our meetings safe.\" class=\"wp-image-865\" width=\"142\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SMF-209-128x300.png 128w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SMF-209.png 357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_us\/smf-209_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safety and A.A.: Our Common Welfare<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-24.png\" alt=\"Straightforward answers to 15 questions that those new to Alcoholics Anonymous frequently ask about getting sober in A.A.\" class=\"wp-image-737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-24.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P-24-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/p-24_anewcomerask.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Newcomer Asks<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/f-1_AAataGlance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F-1.png\" alt=\"Easy-to-read, basic information about the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.\" class=\"wp-image-715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F-1.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/F-1-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/f-1_AAataGlance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A.A. at a Glance<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/smf-197_en.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SMF-197.png\" alt=\"Resources and shared experience on anonymity online and on digital media.\" class=\"wp-image-871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SMF-197.png 357w, https:\/\/wncaa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SMF-197-128x300.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/assets\/en_US\/smf-197_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A.A. and Digital Media<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT&#8217;S YOUR BUSINESS. IF YOU WANT TO STOP, THAT&#8217;S OURS. Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. 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