How Can We Increase the Essay Circulation?
We Need Your Ideas
Many of our members tell us that it was several months before they became aware of the Essay. Once a person finds the Essay’s inspirational articles and heartwarming stories of recovery, that person is likely to subscribe and become a regular reader.
But sometimes people don’t find out simply because no one takes the responsibility to mention it. Many people assume that everyone already knows about the Essay, so why bother to tell others? The Essay has become one of the best kept secrets in our organization. (Maybe it’s the only secret!)
Circulation should be increased so more people benefit by sharing stories of recovery and being kept up-to-date on important SA policy issues and events at local, national and international levels. How can circulation be increased? Tentative ideas follow:
- The literature person in each group could take responsibility for notifying all group members. They might also keep records of who is currently subscribing.
- Groups could include ideas about the Essay and subscribing to the Essay in a quarterly “Group Conscience Inventory” and forward the results to the Essay committee.
- Essay “Circulation Workshops” could be included at local intergroup meetings or national conferences to discuss this issue.
What are your ideas to help increase Essay circulation? Would you be willing to help? Who should be helping with this critical task? Please write to: The SA Central Office, Attn: Essay Committee, P.O. Box 111910, Nashville, TN. 37222. Your ideas are important to us. Thanks.
