Hi C23!
I will not explain AA chips, tokens in detail..as these time sobriety markers differ
in groups ..some do not give them. In my Women's group, for instance..we recently
took a group conscience and voted to give "tokens" or "chips" for months 1-12..
for extra encouragement and support.
AA birthday cakes are "yearmarks" you might say. They mark consecutive years of
continuous sobriety.
Best Wishes!