BIGAA stands for Brooklyn Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Q: What is an “intergroup”?
A: An intergroup exists to serve the AA groups in its general area and aid these groups in their common purpose of carrying the AA message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Q: What does Brooklyn Intergroup (AKA “BIGAA”) do for people?
A: BIGAA is the “front door” of AA in Brooklyn, the first stop for anyone interested in AA.
A: BIGAA helps people find meetings with the Meetings Directory. (Printed version when available.)
A: BIGAA answers questions via email (info@bigaa.org) or via the Helpline: (718) 851-3039
A: BIGAA’s office bookstore offers literature, coins, and more for sale.
A: BIGAA brings AA meetings to detoxes and other institutions in Brooklyn.
Q: What does Brooklyn Intergroup do for AA groups?
A: BIGAA lists meetings on the Meetings Directory for groups to be easily found by those in need.
A: BIGAA offers customizable web pages for Brooklyn groups to list photos of the meeting space, resources, and other information. This is an example of one group’s page. (Please contact info@bigaa.org to setup your group’s page!)
A: BIGAA helps groups with events, promotion, online access, and much more. Please let BIGAA know how we can support your group!
Q: Who pays for Brooklyn Intergroup?
A: Like other intergroups, BIGAA is supported by the groups it serves in the form of 7th Tradition donations.
Q: What does Brooklyn Intergroup do with the money it receives?
A: BIGAA uses the donations it receives to pay rent, host workshops, purchase literature for sale, maintain the website, the helpline, and much more. To find out more, please see our posted treasurer’s reports and/or attend the next Brooklyn Intergroup monthly meeting!
Q: When does Brooklyn Intergroup meet?
A: Brooklyn Intergroup meets on the third Saturday of every month at 9am.
A: Zoom Meeting ID: 894-7819-1294 passcode: 274781
Q: Who can attend the Brooklyn Intergroup monthly meetings?
A: All members of AA (anyone who wants to stop drinking) are welcome at Brooklyn Intergroup monthly meetings. Pursuant to our bylaws, each AA group will be entitled to have one voting member and this member will be known as the Intergroup Representative. What this means is, even though you are welcome to join the meeting, if you are not an official Brooklyn Intergroup Representative from an AA group, or an officer of BIGAA, you are not allowed to vote on any motions put forth in these meetings.
Q: How can I vote on motions at Brooklyn Intergroup monthly meetings?
A: If you are the official Brooklyn Intergroup Representative from an AA group, or an officer of BIGAA, you are allowed to vote on any motions put forth in these meetings.
A: If your group does not have a Brooklyn Intergroup Representative, talk to your chairperson and bring it up at your next business meeting! Every Brooklyn AA group should have a BIGAA Representative who attends the monthly meetings and is able to vote on motions!
Q: What is the difference between New York Intergroup and Brooklyn Intergroup?
A: New York Intergroup (NYIG) and Brooklyn Intergroup (BIGAA) are both intergroups and offer many of the same or similar services. While NYIG serves the greater New York City area, BIGAA is committed to providing services specifically to the AA groups and members of Brooklyn, and to anyone in Brooklyn who may benefit from contact with Alcoholics Anonymous.
Q: What is the difference between G.S.O. and Brooklyn Intergroup?
A: The General Service Office (G.S.O.) in New York provides services for the entire AA Fellowship in the U.S. and Canada. Intergroups exist to serve the local groups in their general area. Intergroups are not part of the general service structure or a satellite of G.S.O. The vital services intergroups provide include maintaining local meeting information, providing meeting lists and other literature, maintaining websites with local information, and responding to phone calls and other inquiries from those seeking help.
Q: Where can I find the bylaws of BIGAA?
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: AA Guidelines Document: Central or Intergroup Offices
A: Revised AA Service Manual – 2021