Since it's inception in February 1947, the Burbank Group of Alcoholics Anonymous has developed policies and principles to guide the group's operations. Such policies and principles should adhere to the Twelve Traditions of our fellowship. These policies and principles are the expression of the group conscience present at the monthly business meeting. Initially it was determined that the regular meeting of the group, held Friday evenings, should be devoted solely to carrying the message of recovery as outlined in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous. Therefore, it was necessary to meet once a month to handle other matters. The original business meetings were attended by those members who were serving, or had served, on the Friday evening panel. Later it was decided that the group would be healthier and stronger if these meetings were open to all members and they are now strongly urged to attend the meetings held on the second Sunday of each month. Since its beginning, the Burbank Group of Alcoholics Anonymous has expanded considerably and is actively interested in local area services as well as the worldwide services of Alcoholics Anonymous. When it became necessary to rent a meeting place on a more or less permanant basis, three members signed the lease and turned the building over to the group. With growth, many jobs were created which were filled by election or selection at the business meeting then held in December each year.