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Originally Posted by GrouchoTheCat  Never heard of a group inventory, please tell me more!
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My home group did one in August. I had never heard of one either but it brought out some things that we could do better at and things that we are doing well at. It was really benefitial to our group. We now have a united idea of what we feel is the best way to get the message to the alcoholic who is still suffering. I would recommend any group do it.
Information on a group conscious can be found through your local general service organization. It was our group GSO that found about it and brought the idea up at our business meeting. There is also information
Here is the basic information from the A.A group pamphlet
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How is a group inventory taken?
Many groups periodically take a "group inventory," using one meeting (F2F groups) for an honest and fearless discussion of the group's weaknesses-and strengths.
Many groups have written G.S.O. that a group inventory perked up their A.A. activity and made sobriety more exciting and enjoyable-besides getting the message to more and more alcoholics.
The most popular form for taking a group inventory has been the set of questions which the Three Legacies Group, Spokane, Wash., used effectively.
For groups that want to Tenth Step themselves, here is a recent version-suggestions for a program
that may bring the group new health and vitality.
1. What is the basic purpose of the group?
2. What more can the group do to carry the message?
3. Considering the number of alcoholics in our community, are we reaching enough people?
4. What has the group done lately to bring the A.A. message to the attention of physicians, judges, members of the clergy, and others who can be helpful in reaching those who need A.A.?
5. Is the group attracting only a certain kind of alcoholic, or are we getting a good cross section of our community?
6. Do new members stick with us, or does turnover seem excessive?
7. How effective is our sponsorship? How can it be improved?
8. Has everything practical been done to provide an attractive meeting place?
9. Has enough effort been made to explain to all members the need and value of kitchen and housekeeping work and other services to the group?
10. Is adequate opportunity given to all members to speak and participate in other group activities?
11. Are group officers picked with care and consideration on the basis that officership is a great responsibility and opportunity for Twelfth Step work?
12. Does the group carry its fair share of the job of helping intergroup? The Grapevine? G.S.O.? Groups in institutions?
13. Do we give all members their fair chance of keeping informed about the whole of A.A.Recovery, Unity, and Service?
You'll probably want to add questions of your own.
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