Meeting Chair Guide

At 7:00:  Good evening gentlemen. Welcome to the Hendersonville Men’s Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. My name is _________ and I am an alcoholic.

First Things First:

  • Please turn off your cell phones, and

  • Please do not bring food into this Big Room.

Would all who care to please join me in a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer.

A friend will read the AA Preamble.

A friend will read More About Alcoholism.

We will now go around the room and introduce ourselves.  If you are new to AA, or if this is your first time at this particular meeting - please let us know.

For all Tuesdays of the month except the last:  This is a speaker lead discussion meeting.  After the speaker has finished at 7:30 and provided us with a topic we will open the meeting for discussion.  I will provide you with a 7:25 alarm warning to help you finish on time, so all will have an opportunity to share.  I have asked ____________to share his story.

For the last Tuesday of the month: This is a “check in” meeting. Share what is going on in your life and recovery.

At 7:30:  We now open the meeting for discussion. Please limit your comments so that all may have an opportunity to share.

Please speak up – the acoustics in the room are poor.

HENDERSONVILLE MEN’S GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

At 7:55:  After the last person has finished speaking. We now pass the basket in accordance with the 7th tradition, which states ‘we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Please be reminded that all our meeting expenses have gone up. So please contribute what you can afford.

We have 4 Monthly service Commitments Chairperson, Coffee Maker and 2 Meeting Greeters. Please use the boards here at the table to sign-up and be of service.

Chairperson statement for Chips: We give out chip for various lengths of Sobriety first is the newcomer. Are there any Newcomer’s or anyone here who has a desire to stop drinking would like a white chip. Is there anyone who would like to celebrate a milestone in their recovery? Like 30,60 or 90 Days. Anyone celebrating 6 or 9 Months and/or do we have anyone celebrating and Anniversary tonight from 1 to 86 years. Please come up for a hug, and A chip.

Announcements

  • A group of guys usually gathers for dinner at West First Wood Fired Grill prior to the meeting. Be there no later than 5:30 PM to insure a seat at the table. If you plan to attend, contact Wharton in advance; he takes a headcount.

  • Announcements from the floor for the good of AA?

  • If anyone here needs a temporary sponsor, please put your name & phone number in the Sponsor Box and someone will contact you. Or go to StrangeCamels.com, click on ‘Sponsor Box’, and fill out the brief form provided.

  • Please raise your hand if you are willing to be a temporary sponsor or contact Miles.

  • Group members may contribute to the Group at StrangeCamels.com. Click on ‘Pass the Basket’. A donation can be made conveniently by using PayPal.

  • Announce the chairpersons, Coffee Maker and the Greeters for the next two months.

  • Advise if any openings are available and ask for volunteer(s) to help.

Anonymity Statement:  Please remember, who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here.  Thank the speaker again.

Closing:  Please help clean up after the meeting.  Let us leave it better than we found it.

Would all who care to, please join in the closing Prayer. If you wish not to participate in the prayer of our choice, please feel free to close with the prayer of your choice in silence.        Thank you