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AA Event Planning Checklist

A checklist for planning an AA event. It raises questions; it does not issue rulings. Take unclear ones to your group or service body.

Purpose

What is the AA purpose of the event?
Who is it for?
Who is responsible to the group/service body?

Finance

Budget
Self-support plan
Who receives/pays money
Outside money or donated services review

Traditions

Could anything imply endorsement or affiliation?
Does publicity preserve anonymity appropriately?
Are outside organizations being named in a way that could confuse sponsorship?

Program

Speakers/panels
Format/timing
Volunteer coverage
Newcomer welcome

Safety

On-site contact by role
Venue emergency plan
Disruptive behavior plan
Accessibility accommodations

Publicity

Flyer review
Public contact information
No full member names in public context
Trademark/logo review

Notes

Contact person (first name and role only, where public)

Other notes

Relevant reading: Traditions in the Wild. Link relevant Traditions; do not issue rulings. Public-facing contacts use first name/role where practical.

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