31 December 2025

December 31 in A.A. History

In 1937, Bill and Lois W. hosted a gala New Year’s Eve party at 182 Clinton St. [right: living room]They invited nearly 30 people, including most, if not all, of the members of the New York City as-yet-unnamed Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship, as well as a number of other friends and relatives.

In 1940, the first major Alcoholics Anonymous event in Detroit, Michigan, was a New Year’s Eve celebration at Mike E.’s house. About 20 A.A. members attended, along with their spouses or guests, bringing the total to around 40 people [left: photo taken at the celebration].

In 2006, the Delegate Area (DelArea) system for tracking groups and contributions was shut down at the General Service Office in New York City.

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