WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF RAIN?

We have decided as a group to hold the meeting even in the event of bad weather. There is a pavilion on site where the meeting will be held instead of at the campfire (Goto locations page for directions). If the weather conditions are poor enough where that is not desired or safe we have the option to attend a local meeting.

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WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS:

The site where we hold the campfire meeting (when there is no chance of rain) has access from the paved road. There is an approximate grassy stretch of 15 feet with a slight incline to get to the site which is easily navigable with some assistance. In the event of rain the pavilion has a relatively flat access with the exception of some surface roots.

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WHAT FOOD SHOULD I BRING? 

We invite you to bring food to share. We will have a grill fired up each week to cook on. We encourage foods such as snacks, a side dish, water, soda, chips, pre-cooked foods, cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, chocolate, and/or any other delicious dish you can think of!

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WHAT ELSE SHOULD I BRING? Bring yourself and a friend or two or five, or ten at minimum! To be safe it is always convenient to have a flashlight and folding camp chair. Bug Spray is also essential.

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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? 

In May, September and October it can often can get chilly at night with. Depending on meeting attendance there may not be a seat close enough to the fire to stay warm. We suggest you bring a sweater or blanket just in case.

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HOW CAN I BE OF SERVICE TO THIS MEETING?

Come to our business meeting held monthly on the third Friday of the month after the campfire meeting on site at Lake Towhee. We have several committee positions and service opportunities that are in need of being filled! Service work is another way to ensure your daily sobriety!

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SMOKING POLICY:

As a group we have elected to ask smokers to not smoke around the campfire meeting site or pavilion area. There will be a yellow sign to designate two smoking areas. We ask you to respect the park  and not throw cigarette butts on the ground but at the provided cigarette butt can or put butts in your pocket.

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BATHROOMS:

There is a male and female designated bathroom facility. When the meeting is held around the campfire the bathroom is located following the tea light candle lit path. Please don't expect the facilities to be state of the art as this is a Local County Park. 

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PARKING:

The is ample paved parking lot with over 50 parking spots adjacent to the camp site when there is no threat of rain or at the pavilion area.

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ANIMALS:

Pets are allowed but only on a leash that is no longer than 6'.

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LITTER:

To protect the sanctity of our meeting space it is imperative that we leave the meeting site cleaner than we arrived. It is everyone's responsibility in attendance to pick up any litter you see on any part of the property.

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DO YOU SIGN COURT MEETING PAPERWORK?

We will sign court assigned meeting attendance papers. This is a registered AA group which has a Group Service number from AA GSO.

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IS THIS AN OPEN MEETING?

Yes, anyone can attend this meeting whether you identify as an alcoholic or not. However, in keeping with our singleness of purpose and the AA Third Tradition which states that “The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate confine their discussion to their problems with alcohol.

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WHAT IS THE MEETING FORMAT?

The first Friday of the month is a speaker discussion. Every other Friday is a topic discussion meeting (a topic list will be provided to choose from). There will be a signup list to become a monthly chair person. This person is responsible for selecting one speaker each month and chairing the other weeks of the month.

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CAN I JOIN YOUR GROUP?

Yes, this group is accepting to all AA's. We believe that service work is critical to staying sober one day at a time.

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SEATING:

To avoid any controversy there is a no seat reserving policy at this meeting. The are benches around the campfire that are 15 feet away from the fire ring. If you wish to sit closer you will have to bring your own camp chair. 

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CHILDREN (under the age of 15):

Children are welcome to come to the meeting but must be accompanied by an adult at all times when on park property.

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DO YOU FOLLOW TRADITIONS?

Yes, we run our group in accordance to the A.A. Group Pamphlet .. Where it All Begins (AA General Service Conference Approved Literature)

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WHAT DISTRICT ARE YOU IN - What is General Service?

Quakertown is in District 47. The District meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Church in Sellersville. Our group GSR attends this meeting acting as a trusted servant taking our group conscious and/or concerns to the district level (Part of AA's General Service Structure). At the district meeting the GSR relays information from Area 59 of Southeast Pennsylvania. This service structure breaks down AA in the United States and Canada into 90 Areas as seen here. General Service helps facilitate 12th Step work around the world. It does for AA what the groups couldn't facilitate for themselves.