Friday 6pm - Technical Information

There is helpful information for chairing meetings at: http://phonemeetings.org/information.htm

MEETING FORMAT:

Al-Anon’s Friday 6pm “REACHING FOR PERSONAL FREEDOM.”

1. INTRODUCTION:
Hi, my name is ____________________, a grateful Al-Anon member and your Chairperson for the “Reaching For Personal Freedom” meeting. This meeting lasts for 1 hour. Closing begins at the top of the hour.

2. SERENITY PRAYER:
Let’s open with a moment of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer:

            “God grant me the serenity
            To accept the things I cannot change
            Courage to change the things I can,
            And wisdom to know the difference.”
                        (Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual Page 10)

3. PHONE ETIQUETTE:
          a. You’ll enter the meeting being muted.

b. Un-mute and mute with *1 keys.

c. Do not share on a speaker phone.

d. Please stay muted at all times unless sharing

4. CAN WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER:

READ THE SUGGESTED AL-ANON/ALATEEN WELCOME:
(Found in How Al-Anon Works pg 8 or in the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual pg. 10 -11)

5. CAN WE HAVE 3 VOLUNTEERS TO READ:

a. The Suggested Preamble to the
12 Steps of Al-Anon: (Found on the
page before Jan 1 in all 3 meditation books.)

b. The Al-Anon 12 Steps: (Found

on the page after December 31st in

all 3 meditation books)

            c. The Al-Anon Tradition and
            Concept of the month: (Found after
          the 12 Steps in all daily readers.

(NOTE: In the month of
DECEMBER we read all 5

General Warranties. Found after the

12 Concepts in all 3 meditation

books.)

6. INTRODUCTIONS:
a. Let's go around the globe and introduce ourselves.

Hi, I am ____________ from __________.

b. Do we have any newcomers to Al-Anon on this phone bridge meeting? We invite you to introduce yourselves so that we may greet you. Please press the *1 key to unmute your phone.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Seventh Tradition: Al-Anon is fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. We ask that you send your contributions to WSO.

a. You may make donations at face to face meetings.

b. You may also make a donation by

contacting WSO @ 757-563-1600.

(WSO# for this meeting is WSO ID # ID# 30730706)

c. Do we have a newcomer greeter who is available to answer newcomer questions after the

meeting?

d. Are there any Al-Anon related announcements?

e. The Business Meeting is held on the 4th FRIDAY of the month after the close of the

meeting.

8. MEETING TOPIC:
We are reading from “Reaching For Personal Freedom.” We read one section, including questions, on either the Steps, Traditions or Concepts that we are on.

9. ANONYMITY STATEMENT:

In Al-Anon, this is a gentle reminder that we speak from our own experience and ours is derived from living with the effects of alcoholism. Please keep the focus on the Al-Anon program, Steps, Traditions and Concepts of Service. Let's leave other affiliations, religions, our professions, outside publications, philosophies, other Twelve Step programs outside of the Al-Anon meetings.

10. Spiritual Timekeeper:
We have 3 minute shares. Can we have a volunteer to be our timekeeper? Please acknowledge that you heard the timekeeper and wrap up your share. Would the spiritual timekeeper like to share first?

The floor is now open for everyone to share.

11. CLOSING: AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR:
We now begin the closing. I would like to thank all who did service: Our timekeeper, readers, all those who shared and those who listened.

12. CAN WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER TO READ: The Suggested Al-Anon/Alateen Closing: Found in “How Al-Anon Works” pg. 380 in the old, or pg. 396 in the new version.

13. Press *1 to join us in saying the AL-ANON DECLARATION ( pg IX(9) Paths to Recovery or Service Manual page 10) followed by the Serenity Prayer.

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And wisdom to know the difference.

14. NAMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Would anyone like to request a telephone number?

Chairperson states: This meeting is now closed

MEETING INFORMATION

a. Information on all registered meetings can be found on Al-Anon’s website: al-anon.org or by calling our World Service Office (WSO) at (757) 563-1600. For face-to-face meetings call WSO’s automated phone number: 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666).

b. Meeting schedules and formats for this phone line can be found at phonemeetings.org. If the line goes down, the backup number is (425) 436-6200 PIN: 335289#. Press*6 to mute and unmute. For members without web access, meeting schedule information for this line can be found at (712) 432-8733 PIN: UNITY411#. The backup number for the meeting schedule information is (425) 436-6202, PIN: 335289#, Reference Number: 1#.

c. Format changes and website postings can be emailed to phonemeetingsweb@yahoo.com. General questions can be sent to phonemeetingsinformation@yahoo.com. For inquiries regarding leader codes, dashboard monitors and technical issues with the phone line, email phonemonitorteam@yahoo.com. For workshop ideas, suggestions and concerns, email phonemeetingsforum@yahoo.com.

d. Would anyone like to announce any other Al-Anon phone meetings?

Chairperson turns the meeting over to the newcomer greeter after the meeting closes unless there is a business meeting.

If there is a business is there someone one who would like to leave their phone number in case newcomers have any questions?

21. Chairperson turns the meeting over to the newcomer greeter.

————————————

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING FORMAT:

1. Let’s open with a moment of silence followed with the serenity prayer:
2. God grant me the serenity to: Accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference.

OLD BUSINESS
3. Chairperson do we have any old business to revisit from last meeting?
4. We open up the floor for discussion on these items.
5. Do we have a motion on this item?
5a. Do we have a second?
5b. Chairperson please read the motion.
5c. VOTING:
5d. All in favor say “I” and state the order of “I’s” Like “I one” and then “I two” and so on.
5e. Any opposed? Say “nay one” and so on.
5f. Any abstentions? Say “abstaining one and so on.
5g. The motion is now carried or opposed with __#___in favor, ____#____opposed and _____#_____abstentions.

NEW BUSINESS
6. Is there any new business that the group wants to bring up?
7. (if so) So our first order of business is ___________.
8. We open up the floor for discussion on this item.
9. Do we have a motion on this item?
9a. Do we have a second?
9b. Chairperson please read the motion.
Ask if there is any further discussion before we vote.
9c. We now go to voting…
9d. All in favor say “I” and state the order of “I’s…like, “I one” and then “I two” and so on.
9e. Any opposed? Say “nay one” and so on.
9f. Any abstentions? Say “abstaining one and so on.
9g. The motion is now carried or opposed with __#___in favor, ____#____opposed and _____#_____abstentions.

Is there anything a member would like to add before closing?

Let’s join together saying the Serenity Prayer

THE BUSINESS MEETING IS NOW CLOSED.