The 7th Tradition #
Every S.L.A.A. Group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.
In financial matters, Tradition Seven states that Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is self-supporting at all levels. What this means is that neither the Group, the Intergroup, nor F.W.S. accepts outside contributions.
To help support S.L.A.A.’s essential services…
We suggest the 60/40 contribution plan to Groups.
How the 60/40 way works: #
After a Group’s regular expenses are met (rent, literature, F.W.S. delegate travel fund, and prudent reserve funds), remaining amounts may be distributed as follows or whatever suits local needs:
60% to Local Intergroup #
Provides services which may include:
- Maintaining telephone service for 12 Step calls and inquiries;
- Distributing literature and meeting information to newcomers;
- Arranging special events;
- Publishing newsletters and local meeting lists;
- Facilitating S.L.A.A. literature sales;
- Coordinating group activities;
- Responding to local public information requests.
40% to Fellowship-Wide Services #
Provides services which may include:
- Maintaining the F.W.S. Office;
- Supporting Group and Intergroup directories;
- Providing assistance and starter kits to new Groups and Intergroups;
- Publishing S.L.A.A. literature, the F.W.S. Newsletter and theJournal;
- Producing and shipping nearly one hundred thousand pieces of S.L.A.A. literature a year;
- Sponsoring the Annual Business Conference/Meeting;
- Helping lone members and those in institutions;
- Carrying the S.L.A.A. message through public information and cooperation with professionals.
Learn More #
For more information about the 60/40 way, please view the free pamphlet, Supporting S.L.A.A. the 60/40 Way.
