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Please browse our list of blog posts, podcasts and events. Please note, items listed on this page may include the experience, strength, and hope from both AA and other twelve step recovery programs.
Legacy Newsletters
This category has all the newsletters from our archives before the current weekly newsletter started on June 1, 2025. As work continues we will have our legacy newsletters back to 1983. The frequency of the newsletters have been month and quarterly, they changed over time. Currently the "Spotlight On Sobriety" is a weekly publication that started on June 1st 2025. You will find those newsletters under that category, "Spotlight On Sobriety".
IAC Newsletter Summary — Winter 1998 (Issue No. 39)
This Winter 1998 issue explores Step 11 meditation, announces IAC’s new website, addresses financial challenges, shares inspiring reflections on surrender, and provides donor updates and roundup listings.
IAC Newsletter Summary — Fall 1997 (Issue No. 38)
This Fall 1997 issue announces IAC’s goal to host a Gay & Lesbian International AA Conference in 2002, introduces new officers, shares powerful recovery stories, reflects on Tradition 12, and provides extensive roundup and donor updates.
IAC Newsletter Summary — Summer 1997 (Issue No. 37)
This Summer 1997 issue features the election of a new IAC Board, a farewell message from outgoing Chair David B., reflections on Step 2 for agnostics, historical LGBTQ AA group profiles, roundup schedules, and community contributions.
IAC Newsletter Summary — Winter 1996–97 (Issue No. 36)
This Winter 1996–97 issue shares powerful recovery stories, insights on service and Tradition 10, major roundup announcements, financial updates, and important IAC leadership news.
IAC Newsletter Summary — January 1994
A look back at the January 1994 issue of IACTIVITY, featuring leadership updates, the first article in a new Traditions series, community letters, and a historical reflection on how IAC first came together.
IAC Newsletter – Spring 1996
“Spring 1996 IAC newsletter featuring LGBTQ+ AA history, Step work reflections, Roundups, the tape library, Tradition Eight, and community-wide contributions.”
IAC Newsletter — January 1987
IAC Newsletter — January 1987 “Detailed recap of the January 1987 IAC Newsletter: service updates, LGBTQ+ AA group histories, pamphlet efforts, and international outreach.”
IAC Newsletter – September 1983
The IAC September 1983 Newsletter includes Charter amendments, new officers, Montreal 1985 Convention planning, early LGBTQ+ AA speaker tapes, Roundup listings, guidance on homophobia in AA, and the first large-scale call for stories for a gay/lesbian AA pamphlet. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – September 1984
The IAC September 1984 Newsletter includes plans for LGBTQ+ participation in AA’s 1985 International Convention, unity guidance for gay/lesbian groups, Roundup listings, officer elections, and a foundational explanation of the IAC’s role within AA. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – November 1985
The IAC November 1985 Newsletter includes the Deputy Chair’s report on the Montreal AA Convention, New York Times coverage, the Tradition Three gay-origin story, acceptance and unity essay, memorials, and IAC committee structure. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – June 1985
The IAC June 1985 Newsletter covers LGBTQ+ AA participation at the Montreal International Convention, Tradition-focused guidance, Roundup listings, IAC elections, and early gay AA group stories. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – April 1986
The IAC April 1986 Newsletter announces the release of the 1986 International Directory, upcoming IAC elections at the Chicago Roundup, early LGBTQ+ AA roundup listings, and the first call for gay/lesbian AA member stories. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – November 1987
The IAC November 1987 Newsletter includes the first proposal for an AA-approved gay/lesbian pamphlet, creation of the Roundup Liaison role, LGBTQ+ AA survey results, new Mexico City meeting, and Seattle 1990 planning. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – June 1988
The IAC June 1988 Newsletter features the AA Conference’s support for a gay/lesbian pamphlet, the release of the 1988 world meeting directory, London’s convention, LGBTQ+ AA history, and the full 1988 roundup calendar. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – February 1988
The IAC February 1988 Newsletter includes Seattle 1990 Convention planning, the 1988 LGBTQ+ AA directory update, UK/Ireland coordinator announcement, Miami Roundup details, early LGBTQ+ AA history, and Princeton Group’s 16th anniversary. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – October 1989
The IAC October 1989 Newsletter announces AA’s first gay/lesbian pamphlet, shares Seattle 1990 International Convention registration details, outlines LGBTQ+ meetings and events, and lists the 1989 IAC Board. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – February 1989
The IAC February 1989 Newsletter features early LGBTQ+ AA service history, officer elections, international meeting news, Seattle 1990 Convention plans, outreach efforts, and the 1989 roundup calendar. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – October 1990
The IAC October 1990 Newsletter highlights LGBTQ+ AA events at the Seattle International Convention, volunteer efforts, financial needs, the 1990 meeting directory release, elections, and the 1990–91 roundup calendar. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – April 1990
The IAC April 1990 Newsletter features LGBTQ+ AA planning for the Seattle International Convention, hospitality suite details, volunteer needs, Roundup listings, and early IAC leadership. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
IAC Newsletter – September 1991
The IAC September 1991 10th Anniversary Newsletter features the full origin story of the IAC, early gay AA history from the 1940s–70s, financial reports, international updates, speaker tape outreach, and the 1991–92 roundup calendar. Part of the Legacy Newsletter archive.
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