As people join

Welcome callers as you hear the entry chime. After the meeting starts, use your discretion about doing this. You may want to wait until general introductions.

Ask who has the readings available and make a note of this so you can call on these individuals to read. The readings are available at this Web site:

WWW.SAATALK(DOT).ORG

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Talking' About Recovery, a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.

(ALL TIMES EASTERN )

MON    MENS  8pm

TUE     MIXED 8pm

THUR  MIXED 9pm

FRI      MIXED 9pm

SAT     MIXED

Noon

SUN     MIXED 8pm

10pm

My name is __________ and I'm a Sex Addict and your Moderator/Secretary. (Pause).

This is a   (open/closed/mixed/  men’s only)____________________meeting,

OPEN to all those who have a

DESIRE TO STOP THEIR COMPULSIVE SEXUAL BEHAVIORS.

THERE IS NO OTHER REQUIREMENT

To help reduce line noise, please press 6 to mute your phone and   Press 6 again to unmute

SERENITY

PRAYER

Let's begin the meeting with a moment of silence    FOR THOSE WHO ARESTILL SUFERRING (pause)          followed by the SERENITY PRAYER. . (together)

OPENING

(Name)_________, would you please read       “THE OPENING”?

HOW IT WORKS

AND

12 STEPS

(SAT only)Tradition of month

(Name) ________, would you please read

BOTH PORTIONS of            "HOW IT WORKS”?

(Name)    ______, would you please read the "12 STEPS OF SAA"?

(Name)    ____,would you please read the  “TRADITION OF THE MONTH”

ABSTNENCE

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p>STATEMENT

(Name)_________, would you please read the "ABSTINENCE STATEMENT"

SOBRIETY

BIRTHDAYS

It is now time to celebrate sobriety birthdays.

Sobriety is defined as time away from your inner circle.

Are there any Sobriety Birthdays?

INTRODUCTION

AND

CHECK IN

It is now time for General Introductions and Check In. If you are comfortable doing so, please indicate your First Name and the State you are calling from. Also, please identify your feelings and tool/tools of recovery proving helpful in maintaining sobriety. If you are a visitor, feel free to identify yourself as such.

(To organize introductions, consider using a geographical approach, i.e.,

Start on the West Coast and move east.)

READINGS

(1^st SAT of the month only)

We read from a variety of literature, For instance, We may read from the SAA Green Book, the AA Big Book, The 12 & 12, Answers in the Heart, The Outer Circle, and any of the SAA Pamphlets.

Today, ________has chosen a reading.

(Name)    __________,would you please read the  “STEP  OF THE MONTH”

LATECOMERS

DISCUSSION

(SAT ONLY)

AT 10 AFTER

It is now time for anyone that arrived during the reading to introduce him or herself.  Please identify yourself by first name and geographic location only.________________________________________________________________The meeting is now open for discussion. You can share about the reading or just get current. To keep the meeting safe, we do not make direct comments about another person's share or give advice. 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 Serenity Prayer whenFellowship begins. It is appropriate to reference the reading.

We ask that any Newcomer that would like to share be given the opportunity.  Our focus is making you feel welcome and acknowledge the courage it took getting here.

We will reserve some time for Questions and Answers at the end of the meeting.

Please keep your shares to about ____________ minutes. I will help moderate. Who would like to begin?

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  style="color: #0000ff;">place principles before personalities.

OTTAWA
PROMISES

Our Promises have been inspired by our own experiences of recovery and by messages of hope from our fellowship. I would like to ask (Name)................ to read them, please.

SEVENTH

TRADITION

WEB ADDRESS

Now is the time for the 7^th Tradition. The Seventh Tradition in the 12 & 12 states that "every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions." 12-step meetings around the world pass a basket to receive donations that are used to support recovery.                                                                             Because this activity is not possible in our telemeeting, I would encourage you to consider making a donation to the main SAA office that is located in Houston. Your donation will support the work of SAA meetings around the world.  Lifeline Partners is a program available as a way to give back to the fellowship that supports you. Contribute monthly to SAA. It's easy, simply go to the SAA website and go to “member’s area”.

Their Web address is:  SAA-RECOVERY(dot)ORG. You Can make donations by check and credit card. By simply calling 1-800-477-8191

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Now is time for announcements:                                                                         The first announcement is about sponsorship.  I’ll read the first twoparagraphs pertaining to  “Sponsorship…. On page 13 of the SAA Green Book: One of the most vital aspects of the program is sponsorship. A sponsor is a person in the Fellowship who acts as a guide to working the program of SAA, A fellow addict that we can rely on for support. Ideally a sponsor is abstinent from addictive sexual behavior, has worked the steps, and can teach us what he or she has learned from working the program. We can learn from a sponsor’s experience, struggles, successes, and mistakes. Our sponsor can help explain program fundamentals, such as how to define our sexual sobriety. Most Importantly, sponsors guide us through the Twelve Steps. If we feel like acting out, We can call our sponsor to talk about it. A sponsor can hold us accountable for our behavior. If we make a commitment to attend a meeting, our sponsor can note whether we got to the meeting or not. Sponsors can tell us if they think we are at risk for relapse. They can suggest when we are not being fully honest with ourselves. Often a sponsor is the person in the fellowship that knows us best.

If you would like to have your name and contact information included in a list that is shared with others in the group, please send an e-mail to: contactlist@saatalk.org

• Available at saa-recovery(DOT).org are the following:

List of all scheduled Telemeetings ,

The Outer Circle,

Purchase of SAA approved literature (By simply calling 1-800-477-8191…)

The readings are posted at SAATALK(DOT).ORG

Thank You (Name)_________for the reading, as well as all that helped with the readings.  Is there anyone that cares to do this for the next Meeting?

THANKS TO ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE OF SERVICE!

SERENITY PRAYER

Please join me in the " trong>Serenity Prayer."

FELLOWSHIP

You are welcome to stay around for fellowship.

Now is a good time to ask questions and make comments. You are also welcome to leave at any time.     Are there any questions?