1. GRAPEVINE TURNS 70 Join in the Celebration!

2. “WE’RE SOBER…IT WAS A GOOD DAY!”

3. GRAPEVINE HAS BEEN HANGING AROUND ALMOST AS LONG AS AA  1935 - Founding of AA  1939 - First Edition of Big Book JUNE 1944 - First issue AA Grapevine  1935 - Founding of AA  1939 - First Edition of Big Book JUNE 1944 - First issue AA Grapevine

4. “ THE GRAPEVINE WILL BE THE VOICE OF THE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MOVEMENT ” -- BILL W. In 1986 a General Service Conference Advisory Action stated: ” Since each issue of the Grapevine cannot go through the Conference-approval process, the conference recognizes AA Grapevine as the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. ” In 1986 a General Service Conference Advisory Action stated: ” Since each issue of the Grapevine cannot go through the Conference-approval process, the conference recognizes AA Grapevine as the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. ”

6. WHICH OF THESE ITEMS FIRST SAW LIGHT IN THE GRAPEVINE?  The AA Preamble  16 Big Book stories  Original essays on The 12 Traditions  150 co-founder’s articles  The first bid for the General Service Conference  The Slogans www. aagrapevine.org/da

8. Emotional Sobriety Spiritual Awakening Service The Home Group Newcomers Sponsorship Oldtimers Young and Sober The 12 Steps, 12 Traditions & 12 Concepts What’s on Your Mind? …and much more GRAPEVINE STORIES ARE A PART OF AA’s HISTORY www.aagrapevine.org/share

10. TELLING YOUR STORY USING THE GRAPEVINE AUDIO PROJECT www.aagrapevine.org/audio-portal Call Grapevine’s Audio Project voicemail system or use your digital recording device Pick your (any) topic Identify and share as you would in a meeting Talk for up to 7 minutes - you can re-record ‘till you’re happy

11. LOOKING FOR MORE?

12. THE UNEXPECTED GRAPEVINE – YOUR MEETING IN PRINT IS ALWAYS ON THE WEB Submit your story Calculate your sobriety Read letters to the editor Post comments on forums Enjoy the latest online stories Write a caption for the cartoon contest Go to the expanded AA event calendar online Visit the online store for the latest books and e-books And of course, SUBSCRIBE www.aagrapevine.org is a great place to go to:www.aagrapevine.org

13. “Okay, where’d I hide it?”

14. Daily inspirational passages from our founders and members as published in Grapevine magazine and books eNewsletter A monthly notice announcing the contents of the upcoming issue and newest products LOOKING FOR INFORMATION FROM GRAPEVINE? It’s as easy as checking your inbox A monthly email to GVRs, Area Chairs, Delegates and AAGV/AAWS board members announcing all things Grapevine A quarterly email designed to keep your group up-to-date on all things Grapevine

16. BECOME THE LINK BETWEEN GRAPEVINE AND YOUR GROUP Encourage your group to nominate a Grapevine rep -- or volunteer yourself! Make sure your GVR/RLV gets time to update the group. Buy a group subscription(s) Give Grapevine to newcomers Start a Grapevine meeting once a month Use the GV Daily Quote for topic meetings www.aagrapevine.org/gvr

17. WHY BRING GRAPEVINE TO YOUR HOME GROUP? Link your group to GV! Grapevine is a great 12-step tool – a portable meeting whenever needed A wonderful anniversary gift for sponsees (and sponsors) A way to reach out to alcoholics in prisons, hospitals or institutions Your support determines whether GV continues It’s the living history of AA right at your fingertips

18. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON GRAPEVINE? Let’s discuss GRAPEVINE and LA VIÑA! THANK YOU! The Grapevine Board and Staff appreciate your support.