1. All Women for Sobriety groups are governed by the rules and regulations under which the national organization is governed by State and Federal non-profit laws, and by Women for Sobriety Bylaws. This includes the United States and foreign countries.
2. Groups are part of the national organization and report to that organization’s national office. As such, groups may not open bank accounts, nor establish a separate program nor have a ruling board of directors.
3. All literature, audio and/or video content, and the “New Life” Program of Women for Sobriety, Inc. are under copyright laws and may not be reproduced.
4. Groups (or members) may not create their own literature in Women for Sobriety’s name.
5. Moderators of groups are certified by the national office of Women for Sobriety, Inc. They must keep astute financial records and are responsible for the collection of group donations at the weekly meetings and forwarding these group donations to the national office within 30 days of collection.
6. Groups may not conduct business in the name of “Women for Sobriety” without the consent of the Director or the Board of Directors.
7. Only Board members, Certified Moderators or Co-Moderators may make official presentations unless they obtain permission from Women for Sobriety, Inc.
8. Contracts with corporations, foundations or individuals are to be agreed upon and approved by the national office of Women for Sobriety, Inc. before submission.

Amended November 2, 2007

WFS Board of Directors

WFS requests that you to dedicate yourself, as a Certified Moderator or Certified Chat Leader to at least 6 months of leading WFS meetings and/or chats before choosing to disband the group.

When completed please mail application to Women for Sobriety, Inc., PO Box 618, Quakertown, PA 18951