I.   Alcoholics helping each other.
II.  Each Group independent...
III. Moral suasion, not force - love not hate, are the moving springs
IV. The needs and interests of alcoholics kept central, despite mixed membership, by predominance of numbers, control, or the enthusiasm of the movement.
V.  Weekly meetings.
VI.  The sharing of experiences.
VII.  The fellowship of the group or its members constantly available.
VIII.   A reliance upon the power of God.
IX.  Total abstinence from alcohol.
X. Wherever there are a sufficient number of drinkers, to get up what is commonly called “a spree,” there are enough to form a Society. It only needs one or more individuals, (If an inebriate, or moderate drinker, but resolved to reform, all the better)
XI.  Let the Chairman, or other person, open the meeting by stating its objectives - relating his experience in drinking, his past feelings, sufferings, the woe of his family and friends, the motives and reasons that induce him to take the present step, and appeal warmly and kindly to his companions, friends and neighbours to aid him in it by doing likewise.
XII.  Then call for speakers. Let there be as many “experiences” as possible, … Consult brevity, so as to have as many of the brethren speak, as possible - the more the better...
XIII.  It considers the drunkard as a man - our brother - capable of being touched by kindness, of appreciating our love, and benefiting by our labours. We therefore, stoop down to him in his fallen condition and kindly raise him up, and whisper hope and encouragement into his ear, and aid him to aid himself back again to health, peace, usefulness, respectability and prosperity.

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