1974 A vote in Uruguay

"Pablo L., an actor, undergoes detoxification at Montevideo's Clinica del Prado in 1966, is given a copy of the Big Book, and in turn seeks out an A.A. group to join. The closest is in Buenos Aires, where he frequents A.A. meetings during an extended stay. Returning home, he visits hospitals to carry the message. He then founds ADEA (for Amigos del Enfermo Alcohlico, or friends of the alcoholic patient), where alcoholics and their families share experiences. While some aspects of the A.A. program are used, others-including anonymity-are rejected. After A.A. Argentina urges ADEA to follow all A.A. Traditions and to take the Fellowship's name, the issue is put to a vote. The ayes have it, and on March 18, 1974, the first known Uruguayan meeting of A.A. is held in Montevideo."

(AAWS Inc)

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