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Let’s kick off this episode with the basic question on chairing meetings.

Chris, What does a meeting chairperson do?

What is the most important thing a chair person does? Shows up on time

What requirements are there to be a chairperson?

Is service work found in the big book or in the 12 and 12?

Why do we do service work?

How does service work affect you?

Talk about the spiritual component of service work.

What changes have you noticed in yourself as a result of service work?

Want to take some phone calls?

Can service work be done wrong?

Talk about motives relative to service work.

Is sponsoring someone servies work.

Is being a sponsee service work?

Is sharing at meetings service work?

Can not-sharing at a meeting be service work?

What has been you experience being a chairperson

Funniest moment

Scariest moment

Weirdest moment

Other service work available

AA vs alanon, is there a difference?

think outside the box, say anonymous donations, web site master, writing letters to editors

Role of the sponsor in service work

Can you do service work outside a meeting?

explain.

Can you do service work outside AA say at your school or work

Can you do service work for non AAs, does that count?

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Conventions – Recovered 509

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July 9, 2014

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Our first conference or recovery conventions can be exciting..

It can also be a disaster, depending on your expectations.

Tonight, we will talk about our experience attending them

We will talk about what to expect, what to pack, what to leave at home

Let’s start at the beginning,

What is a recovery conference?

Where are they held?

How do you find out about them?

How long do they last?

What are some of the typical formats?

Do you have to attend everything?

Are there al-anon events?

What social activities?

Are there meetings available?

We have a full bank of calls,

Would you like to take some calls?

BRONTE – ARROW BELOW

thoughts about what Bronte had to say

Want to take another call?

Alex – tab above

Can you purchase recovery material?

What other things/activities are there?

What are the costs

What has been your experience?

What conferences have you attended?

How were they structured?

What was your best experience?

What was your worst experience?

Best speaker?

Worst speaker?

What recommendations would you give to the newcomer?

What tips?

What to pack?

Food?

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any relationship?

Final Thoughts?

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Al-Anon Vs AA – Recovered 507

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July 1, 2014

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Al Franken and Al-Anon

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What is AA

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How Al-Anon works

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Tonight, our

Recovery Topic is

Al-Anon Vs AA

What is AA?

What is Al-Anon?

What does a closed AA meeting look like?

What does a closed Al-anon meeting look like?

How does an Open AA meeting differ?

Is there such a thing as an Open Al-Anon meeting?

Are there combined closed meetings?

What is the purpose of an AA meeting?

What is the purpose of the Al-Anon meeting?

Cristie, would you like to take some calls?

Full bank of calls, want to take another Cristie?

alcoholism is a disease, what was your initial reaction to this statement?

What are your views now?

Is this a struggle?

what is your understanding of willpower and it’s role in the disease and in recovery?

For the AA, what does step one mean

For the al-anon, what does Step one mean?

after step five we see our character defects

for the typical AA, what are common character defects?

For the typical al-anon, what are common character defects?

Amends

What amends are typical for the AA

What are typical amends for the al-anon?

what can aa learn from al anon

what can al-anon’s learn from aa

Do you belong?

AA 20 Questions

Do you lose time from work due to drinking?

Is drinking making your home life unhappy?

Do you drink because you are shy with other people?

Is drinking affecting your reputation?

Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?

Have you gotten into financial difficulties as a result of drinking?

Do you turn to lower companions and an inferior environment when drinking?

Does your drinking make you careless of your family’s welfare?

Has your ambition decreased since drinking?

Do you crave a drink at a definite time daily?

Do you want a drink the next morning?

Does drinking cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?

Has your efficiency decreased since drinking?

Is drinking jeopardizing your job or business?

Do you drink to escape from worries or trouble?

Do you drink alone?

Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of drinking?

Has your physician ever treated you for drinking?

Do you drink to build up your self-confidence?

Have you ever been to a hospital or institution on account of drinking?

Al-Anon 20 Questions

1. Do you worry about how much someone drinks?

2. Do you have money problems because of someone else’s drinking?

3. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else’s drinking?

4. Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?

5. Do you blame the drinker’s behavior on his or her companions?

6. Are plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker?

7. Do you make threats, such as, “If you don’t stop drinking, I’ll leave you”?

8. Do you secretly try to smell the drinker’s breath?

9. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?

10. Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker’s behavior?

11. Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?

12. Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?

13. Do you search for hidden alcohol?

14. Do you ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?

15. Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?

16. Do you feel like a failure because you can’t control the drinking?

17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?

18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?

19. Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?

20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?

any relationship?

What 12 Step Fellowship Do You Belong To?

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June 28, 2014

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