Chairperson's script
Open the meeting
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference.
Welcome to the Martinsville AA online meeting. My name is ____, and I am an alcoholic. I would like to welcome visitors, old timers and newcomers.
This is our Preamble.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Would someone volunteer for the following readings and then read them in that order?
How It Works
The Twelve Traditions
The Promises
Daily Reflection.
Thanks to everyone who read. Are there any announcements from the floor for the good of AA?" (following a pause for announcements) I would also like to remind everyone to silence their cell phones, please be aware of your background noise and mute if necessary. Please be respectful when someone else is sharing.”
On Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat:
This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. In support of A.A.'s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend this meeting. We ask that when discussing our problems, we confine ourselves to those problems as they relate to alcoholism.
On Thu & Sun:
This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are glad you are all here — especially newcomers. In keeping with our singleness of purpose and our Third Tradition which states that “The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking,” we ask that all who participate confine their discussion to their problems with alcoholism.
Open the floor to anyone who might need share something threatening their sobriety.
Cheat sheet of meetings types for the week.
Monday - Closed Meeting, Twelve & Twelve
Tuesday - Closed Meeting, Discussion
Wednesday - Big Book Study, Closed Meeting
Thursday - As Bills Sees it, Open Meeting
Friday - Discussion meeting, Closed Meeting
Saturday - Discussion meeting, Closed Meeting
Sunday - Discussion meeting, Open Meeting
Ending the meeting:
Leave yourself 5 minutes to wrap up the meeting with an ask for burning desires.
Chips
This concludes the sharing portion of the meeting. Is there someone here who is willing to hand out our virtual chips.
Closing
I would like to remind everyone that there are other Zoom meetings online or by phone using the same Link or Meeting ID.
We also want to invite you to participate in fellowship after the meeting.
This is our Statement of Responsibility. I am responsible. When anyone anywhere reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA to always be there, and for that, I am responsible.
Our 12th Tradition states that anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.I have the right to say I was here but I do not have the right to say anyone else was here.
For those who choose to, let’s close the meeting with a prayer of your choice, or a silent prayer of your choosing.”