Confidential Final Report: 76th Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous (4/26-5/2/26); New York Hilton Midtown in New York, NY. Theme: “Humility in Action”. [Read more…] about Confidential Final Report for the 76th Annual Meeting of the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous
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Everything AA App: Now Officially Owned by Alcoholics Anonymous
Everything AA App — Acquisition
Friday, May 1ˢᵗ Bob W., our GSO Manager, announced that as of 12:01 a.m., AA — our Fellowship — is now the owner of the app, Everything AA.
What this means:
• Cost-neutral purchase; specific terms not disclosed publicly.
• Approximately 1 million active users on the platform.
• Any content that is not GSC-approved or is inconsistent with A.A. policies and Traditions will be removed immediately.
• More details to follow soon
Everything AA App: New Digital Resource
In May, AAWS acquired the Everything AA app, which features A.A. literature and other resources to help carry the message. In a communication to the Fellowship, the AAWS Board expressed gratitude to the app’s developer, Ben S., for helping to make this transition possible. Over the coming months, app users will see phased updates as the app is reviewed and enhanced as a trusted source for our literature,Conference-approved content and other resources. There is no cost to use the app, but users may also subscribe to support ongoing development, maintenance, accessibility and digital services.
Read the board’s message about the app and a message from Ben S. here.
The app is available on both iOS and Android. For app support, please contact everythingaa@aa.org.
Box 459 News and Notes (Summer 2026) Newsletter
Key Highlights & Main News
• 76th General Service Conference (“Humility in Action”)
◦ Held April 26–May 2, 2026, in New York City with 136 members addressing 70 agenda items.
â—¦ Big Book Fifth Edition Approved: After 5 years of work and reviewing nearly 2,400 submissions, the 5th edition of Alcoholics Anonymous was approved for publication (the first new edition since 2001), including 26 new stories, a new preface, and foreword.
â—¦ Language Updates: Voted to remove an outdated, offensive term from the first 164 pages of the Big Book as well as replacing the word “Eskimo” in Working With Others and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions with a neutral, non-racial term.
Notable 2026 Conference Advisory Actions
• Finance & Contributions: Suggested area contribution for delegate expenses increased from $2,200 to $3,000.
• Future Themes:
◦ 2027 Conference Theme: “Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future.”
â—¦ 2030 International Convention: Call for theme suggestions for the 95th Anniversary celebration in St. Louis, MO (deadline October 9, 2026).
• Literature & Public Information: Approved the revised pamphlet “Understanding Anonymity” under its new title, “Anonymity — Our Spiritual Foundation.”
• Service Manual Additions: Added FAQs regarding how GSR reports can be shared if a group decides not to hear a verbal report during a meeting.
Outreach & Fellowship Initiatives
• LinkedIn Professional Outreach: Highlights A.A.’s growing LinkedIn presence (over 5,000 followers as of July 2026), sharing information and literature with healthcare, corrections, and social service professionals.
• Seventh Tradition Impact: Shares member stories illustrating how self-support contributions fund essential resources like the Meeting Guide app, the GSO podcast Our Primary Purpose, and specialized literature.
76th General Service Conference Shareback Presentation
July 30 Panel 76 D4 GSR School is canceled!
Please note that the Panel 76 D4 GSR School scheduled for July 30 is cancelled.
AA Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
AA Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
Here is a summary of the AA Grapevine YouTube channel page:
Channel Overview
• Channel Name: (AA Grapevine – @AAGrapevine)
• Stats: ~18.3K subscribers | 507 videos
• About: Since 1944, AA Grapevine (the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous) has been sharing stories of recovery, hope, and AA history. The content is written, edited, and shared by AA members to help alcoholics stay sober and carry the AA message.
La Viña, the Spanish-language edition of the AA Grapevine magazine, published its first issue in July 1996. It was created by approval of the General Service Conference to serve Spanish-speaking members of Alcoholics Anonymous and carry the AA message of recovery.
Featured Content & Highlights
• Featured Video: AA’S TWELFTH STEP TOOLS: GRAPEVINE AND LA VIÑA — A 5-minute video explaining the history, platforms, and service role of Grapevine and La Viña within Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Podcasts & Open Meetings: Features regular episodes of the AA Grapevine Podcast alongside recorded Grapevine Weekly Open AA Meetings. Spanish Language Content (La Viña): Offers dedicated playlists and audios in Spanish, including La Viña, Un DĂa a la Vez, Amor y Servicio, and Mujeres en AA.
• Shorts & Practical Tools: Quick clips covering app guides, gift certificates, simple meditations (Victor E.), and meeting best practices (such as Zoom setup and voting procedures).
