Dear Essay,

The program states in the 12th Step, “We tried to carry this message to sexaholics…” and the 5th tradition, “Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the sexaholic who still suffers.”

Donations to SAICO help carry our message. The International Committee (IC) handles requests from groups, intergroups or regions for funding to help carry our message. The committee has a simple form for applying for grant money.

As a speaker at SA events around the world, I do not always know if funding has been sought. I find it unnerving to set aside time or to purchase a ticket only to find out that the monies are not yet there. Usually a speaker gets all travel and lodging covered. Consistent with our Traditions. we get no honorarium for speaking.

In keeping with my desire to share recovery with SAs everywhere, I do all I can to be there. It is also important for each group to do their part. The IC needs time to consider requests. Expecting the IC to grant funds at the last minute or after the fact is not okay.

Please, if your group or region wants to organize one of these events or you know of such being planned, contact the IC through SAICO in the early planning stages! As we know, “I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of SA always to be there. And for that I am responsible.” (As Bill Sees It, p. 332)