Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
Form with which the board of directors of a corporation records the contents of its annual meeting.
Anything discussed in an AA meeting shouldn't be discussed outside an AA meeting, especially with non-AA members. Turn off your cellphone before the meeting starts. Don't talk over other people if it's an open discussion. Since each group is independent, the format of each group may differ slightly.
AA meetings are very informal. Just take a seat and listen to the stories members will tell about their drinking and their recovery. You can talk to people if you want to or just keep to yourself until you feel more comfortable.
The most important thing to remember is that the group wants you to share your experiences honestly. Generally, you'll want to speak in first person and focus on the revelations or struggles you've had as well as how you've grown.
AA Preamble. Daily Reflections. Open Meeting Statement. Closed Meeting Statement. Chapter 5 - How It Works. Ninth Step Promises. Tenth Step Promises. Declaration of Unity.
You have to attend 1x AA meeting EVERY day for 90 days straight. No misses are allowed unless it is a medical emergency.
A typical open meeting will usually have a “leader” and other speakers. The leader opens the meeting, introduces each speaker, then closes the meeting.
What Happens at Meetings. The chair usually opens the meeting with the A.A. Preamble and a few remarks. Some call for a moment of silence and/or recite the Serenity Prayer. The chair will often ask if there are any people new to A.A. attending the meeting who would like to introduce themselves.
In A.A., we wear Robert's Rules like a loose garment; we don't let these rules get in way of us accomplishing our purpose. We substitute a super-majority (≥ ⅔) for a simple majority (> ½) when making any major decision.
Some groups, with the consent of the prospective member, have an A.A. member acknowledge attendance. This may be provided on a slip that has been furnished by the referral source, or via a digital method if the group is online. The referred person is responsible for returning the proof of attendance.
Some groups, with the consent of the prospective member, have an A.A. member acknowledge attendance. This may be provided on a slip that has been furnished by the referral source, or via a digital method if the group is online. The referred person is responsible for returning the proof of attendance.