And another easy question! Generally all that is required to start anything in AA is a grudge and a tea pot (in the UK of course! Nothing of note can be achieved unless accompanied by a nice cuppa …... And naturally grudges abound!). But you really need look no further than “Wessex Intergroup” for some sound 'leadership' on how a cult sets up an intergroup. Here a couple of cult groups, having been repeatedly rebuffed by all of the local intergroups who wanted to have nothing to do with them, set up shop on their own and proceeded to establish an alternative service structure in competition with that already established by AA. Logo'd up (prematurely it would seem), and maintaining every appearance of being something to do with the fellowship, they set off on their merry way (playing as always the victim), happily ignoring any tradition that just didn't fit in with their agenda. Ah well! So much for AA unity.....and so much for “participat[ing] fully in the AA service structure”
Cheerio
The Fellas (Friends of Alcoholics Anonymous)
