Tommyh

when I came into AA ,the group I picked as my home group had a old 3 ring binder .
we were given a choice as to put our name and contact info in it for 12 step calls.

recently,my new home group passed out ,at a meeting ,a phone list.People`s names and phones numbers who they "supposed" was home group mmbers.
the secretary didn`t ask anyone if they wanted their name on it ,they just put it together somehow and passed it out to everyone who came on a regular or semi regular basis to the meeting

a few members did not want their name and phone number on it

so ,what do you think?
I plan on talking to the group about it next business meeting

thank you

sugarbear1

it's a Group Conscience thing now.....

Dave42001

I think if you want to list your phone number list your phone number, if not don’t..

When I put my Name and number on a newcomer packet I write David Gregg 303-333-3434..

Personally I don’t care if anyone knows my name and number.. The fellowship saved my rear and will always be a member..

Great post, Tommy!! Merry Christmas my friend!!

Grungehead

I'd like to have the option of whether or not my information is on a list of any kind being given out to people I may have never met. I know that may sound cold since we're talking about AA, but I'm just being realistic in today's world. If you asked me this same question before social media was a thing I'd probably give a different answer. But I agree with how you're handling it...take it to the group and let the group conscience be the guide.

nez

I believe that having my number on the phone list should be like my attendance at meetings, strictly on a volunteer basis. I also believe that my opinion should not decide policy for the group though. That should be left up to a group conscience vote.

Coldfusion

We have a voluntary phone list that is shared with AA members. There is another voluntary list of numbers that are shared with the recovery community for 12th-step calls.

This is definitely something to bring up at a business meeting.

Tommyh

thanks yall and Merry Christmas
I feel the same,it is a voluntary thing and each person has a choice,which they did not have

nez

If it were bothering me, which it would, even though I am on the list, but I believe in personal choice; I would bring it up at a business meeting.

Many times when I unintentionally cross the boundaries set by another person...I am the last one to know! I can't fix what I don't know about. Let the business know about your concerns.

Tommyh

https://www.aa.org/assets/en_us/f-21...orAAGroups.pdf

I found this card from AA concerning my post,maybe it will be helpful to someone here

Ken33xx

It's not unusual for a member to list their name/tel# and then not take the phone call.

If you don't want people calling that's your prerogative. You don't owe anyone an explanation as to why.

Just ask your name/number to be removed.

But if a member does make available their contact info it is only right they take the call.

SoberCAH

Funny I'm reading this thread now.

I have been trying to find my business cards with members of my local groups to see whether the Christmas Eve church services will force us to cancel our meetings tonight.

I'm happy having my name and number appear on our card, but it's voluntary.

I'm particularly open about my recovery, because I was quite a "public drunk".