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How do I start a new AA meeting?

Joe Ford

How do I start a new AA meeting?

How to Start an AA Meeting

  1. A few people. Besides yourself, you will need one or two other people who will take responsibility for the meetings: unlocking the door, making coffee…
  2. A place to meet. You will need a location for the meeting.
  3. A meeting agenda. You’ll need a meeting agenda (or format) of course.
  4. Registration and publicity!

Is the preamble in the AA Big Book?

THE PREAMBLE was introduced in the June 1947 issue of the AA Grapevine magazine. It was written by the then-editor, who borrowed much of the phrasing from the Foreword to the original edition of the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous.

What page of the Big Book is the AA Preamble?

The A.A. Preamble: Have one of the members read “How It Works” from Chapter 5 of the Big Book. Or at your discretion, you may choose a portion of the Big Book to be read. Have a member read The 12 Traditions. Some groups choose to read on the 1st meeting of the month.

How does AA Preamble work?

Preamble. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

What are the 12 step promises?

Generally speaking, the AA promises refer to shifts in attitude and perception such as:

  • Feelings of freedom and happiness.
  • Gaining a deeper perspective.
  • Renewed purpose or direction in life.
  • Acceptance of self and others.
  • Selflessness.
  • Hope and faith.
  • Less fear and/or financial worry.
  • Redemption from past actions.

Is 24 hours a day AA approved literature?

If a member mentions, discusses or quotes/reads something from Hazelden literature like 24 Hour a Day book, Each Day a New Beginning, Touchstones and the like. Factually, unlike Al-Anon, there is no such thing as AA Approved Literature.

How do I not take my first drink?

How to avoid pouring that first glass

  1. Don’t buy in bulk. If you keep a large stock of alcohol in the house, you’ll be more tempted to reach for a drink.
  2. Change your mindset.
  3. Have alternative drinks you enjoy.
  4. Replace alcohol with other treats.
  5. Share your ideas.