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1938 = The Alcoholic Foundation formed, an unincorporated body of six to 8 individuals whose assumed purpose is to help AA, principally its finances, or more accurately, lack of finances. 1938 = Works Publishing Company, financed by Charles Towns and John Rockefeller, is formed by Bill W. and Hank P., an unincorporated body to own and publish Alcoh... olics Anonymous , the book Bill W. and others are writing. It sells shares to various buyers. Later the shares were sold to The Alcoholic Foundation, some for cash, others for notes and Bill's for future royalties and the assumption of Bill's debts. When the book was complete, it was registered with the copyright office as the personal property of William G. Wilson dba Works Publishing. 1940 = Works Publishing, Inc. is incorporated as a business corporation under the Stock Corporation Law of the State of New York by The Alcoholic Foundation. It purchases the assets and and liabilities of William G. Wilson dba Works Publishing and Works Publishing Company. 1943 = The Alcoholic Foundation, Inc., is incorporated as a non-profit corporation under the Membership Corporation Law of the State of New York. It replaces the unincorporated body known as The Alcoholic Foundation. 1944 = The Alcoholic Foundation makes the final payments to Charles Towns and Rockefeller for their interests in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. 1946 = The Alcoholics Anonymous Grapevine, Inc., is incorporated as a business corporation under the Stock Corporation Law of the State of New York. Its primary purpose is to publish a monthly magazine for distribution principally to AA members and is wholly owned by The Alcoholic Foundation. It is also permitted to pursue any other legal enterprises. 1950 = The A.A. General Service Conference is formed on a trial basis by The Alcoholic Foundation. It is an unincorporated body composed of selected delegates, corporate trustees, and directors and staff members. It started meeting annually in 1951. 1953 = Works Publishing, Inc., is renamed A.A.W.S. Incorporated. ...Read More