Thursday 9am Mixed Step Study
The items in italics are for the moderator, but not meant to actually be read.
Welcome everyone before you start the meeting, you may ask for volunteers for the Readings before starting the meeting, but you do not have to.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to SAA Mixed Step Study, an Open meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.
My name is __________ and I'm a Sex Addict and your Moderator for this meeting. (Pause).
This meeting is open to any one interested in finding out about SAA.
To help reduce line noise, please only press *6 to mute when not sharing, and press *6 to unmute when you would like to read or share..
In this meeting, we do not engage in cross-talk. Cross talk means to interrupt or directly respond to the shares of other members. By group conscious, only the moderator may interrupt a member who is speaking.
Let's begin the meeting with a moment of silence FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL SUFERRING followed by the SERENITY PRAYER. . Pause (together say Serenity Prayer)
The readings and format for this meeting can be found at www.saatalk.org select telemeeting readings, then find Thursday Step Study meeting.
OPENING
Would someone please read “OUR PROGRAM – WHAT IS SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS from the Thursday 9am Pacific Time, Mixed Step Study Meeting Readings found on the SAATALK.ORG website.
Would someone please read the Twelve Steps of Sex Addicts Anonymous from the SAA Green Book, page 21?
Would someone like to read the Tradition of the month and the Twelfth Tradition from the SAA Green Book, page 77?
Would someone like to read the abstinence statement on page 14 and 15 of the Green Book.
"For any newcomers on the line, please be aware there will be a time for you to ask questions and request phone numbers, right after the close of the formal portion of this meeting."
Is there anyone at this meeting for the first time? If so, please state your first name and where you are from. Welcome!
It is now time to celebrate milestones in sobriety? Does anyone have a milestone they would like to celebrate?
It is now time for introductions, it is the custom of this group to introduce ourselves by first name only, where we are from and how we are feeling? My name is _____________ I am a sex addict from _______________ and I am feeling _____________. [Moderator Only: count the # of people introducing themselves to help determine # of minutes for sharing later.]
This meeting is a Step Study we alternate using the AA Big Book,the AA 12 & 12, Hope & Recovery, and the Green Book each week focusing on the Step of the Month. We also welcome First Step presentations. If you would like to schedule a 1st StepPresentation, please get in touch with the designated contact person for this meeting. Their contact information can be foundon the Meeting Schedule at saatalk.org. If you have any questions please ask during fellowship after the meeting.
{Note to Monderator: If there is a 1st Step presentation -- go tothe section 1st Step Introduction at the end of the script.}
Otherwise continue with Step reading.
Today we are reading from ____ on page _____. I will read a fewparagraphs and then pass for others to help with the reading.
Thank you to all who helped with the reading.
Please avoid mentioning the name of a Book, Movie, Treatment Center or the Like, In your share because this can be viewed by some as "promotion”. It is ok, however, to talk about your experiences with these items. It is also safe to speak in “I” statements, as opposed to “you” statements. Feel free to share more specific information after the Unity Prayer when Fellowship begins.
There are ________ people on this call, in order to share the time, a spiritual timekeeper will announce when _________ minutes have passed. Please wrap up your share when the spiritual timekeeper says "time."
Do we have a volunteer to be spiritual timekeeper? (Moderator, thank the volunteer)
The phone line is now open for discussion, please share on the step we just read or the step you are working on.
Who would like to begin?
DISCUSSION
NOTE TO MODERATOR: Please begin closing meeting 5 min til.
ANONYMITY
As a gentle reminder for all of us, anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. What you heard was spoken in confidence and should be treated as confidential. Please keep the things you heard here in the confines of your mind. Carry no gossip and always remember to place principles before personalities.
Can someone please read the “OTTAWA PROMISES” which can be found at www.saatalk.org select Telemeeting Readings
According to the 7th tradition, In order to be fully self supporting, the Telemeeting Intergroup has set up the ability to collect 7th Tradition funds. Once budgeted expenses are met all excess fund will be sent to the ISO.
If you are able to make a donation to your Telemeeting Intergroup, please send a check made out to "Telemeeting Intergroup" to the following address:
Telemeeting Intergroup
P.O. Box 434015
St. Louis, MO 63143
You can also make a donation via PayPal at Saatalk.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Now is time for announcements: Are there any SAA related announcements? Pause for other announcements
Sponsorship: Would someone like to read the first two paragraphs pertaining to “Sponsorship…. On page 13 of the SAA Green Book:
If you would like a list of the readings for this meeting, www.saatalk.org, select telemeeting readings. If you do not have internet access, please contact one of the members of the group to assist you in obtaining the readings.
To obtain a list of telemeeting participants, along with their contact information go to www.saatalk.org, select the contact list tab, fill out and submit the form. The contact list will be sent to your email. If you do not have internet access you may call Manny H. at 310-344-5791 to receive the contact list by snail mail.
The business meeting is held on the last Thursday of the month, immediately following the regular meeting.
THANKS TO ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE OF SERVICE!
In closing, please join me in the "Unity Prayer "
Phone Numbers
The phone can be an important tool during recovery. Everyone is encouraged to get phone numbers of individuals whose shares they relate to, to use as part of a support system. Please be sensitive when using the phone and understand that sharing your phone number is completely voluntary. The phone line is now open to exchange phone numbers. My name is _____________ I am from ___________ my phone number is ______________ (Time Zone) (shared line/safe voicemail)
Fellowship
You are welcome to stay around for fellowship. You are also welcome to leave at any time. For newcomers, now is a good time to ask questions and make comments. Or if you need to check in, now is the time to do so. Are there any questions?
SAA Thursday Step Study Business Meeting
Welcome to the Thursday noon SAA Step Study business meeting.
My name is ______ and I’m a sex addict and your moderator for this meeting.
Would someone please read The Twelve Traditions?
In keeping with our traditions, do we have any old business to discuss?
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Do we have any new business to discuss?
· Trusted servants are needed:
1. Meeting moderator for next month – 30 days suggested sobriety
Note: Should a meeting format change occur, the Secretary needs to update the format.
Please help me close this meeting with the Serenity Prayer.
FIRST STEPS Introduction(only)
(Name)__________ you are about to share with us your first step:
We acknowledge and affirm your courage in taking this step.
We want to clarify some things about this experience for each of us.
The primary purpose, for you giving this formal first Step presentation is to aid you in your program of recovery.
It need not be done to please the group, or to gain status.
There is no right or wrong way to give a First Step.
Any effort you make is legitimate.
Here are some suggestions, others who have gone before have found helpful.
We encourage you to be specific about your behaviors and to speak from your heart in order for you to be in touch with the pain and reality of your addiction.
Try not to bury yourself in shame. Let us hear you, not your addict, speaking.
The group has a responsibility to be : loving , caring and accepting of you.
The members will avoid judging you, giving advice to you, or taking care of you.
If you wish, you may request that no one interrupt you during your presentation.
However, several members have affirmed that on reflection, such interruptions have helped to guide them and to make the first Step experience more meaningful.
Regardless of your choice in this matter, if you have not finished your presentation by then, I will let you know when 15 minutes of your meeting timeremains.
This will allow you a few minutes to complete your presentation and allow time
For members to Give you feedback about what it was like to share your First Step with you.
If you do not finish you have more time next week.
Remember, we are here for you!
May God grant you serenity.
Revised 06-05-2010