Friday 9AM Solutions Group Telemeeting
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 the Friday 9am Solutions Group Mixed telemeeting., a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.
My name is __________ and I'm a Sex Addict and your Moderator/Secretary. (Pause).
This is a open mixed meeting, OPEN to anyone interested in finding out about SAA recovery.
To help reduce line noise, please press *6 to mute your phone and Press *6 again to unmute when you wish to read or share.
SERENITY PRAYER
Let's begin the meeting with a moment of silence FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL SUFERRING (pause) followed by the SERENITY PRAYER. . (Pause then prayer together)
OPENING
(Name)_________, would you please read “THE OPENING”?
Twelve Steps of Sex Addicts Anonymous
(Name) ______, would you please read the "12 STEPS OF SAA"?
Tradition of month
(Name) ____,would you please read the “TRADITION OF THE MONTH”
ABSTNENCE STATEMENT
(Name)_________, would you please read the "ABSTINENCE STATEMENT"
For any newcomers that are on the line, please be aware that 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.
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
It is now time for General Introductions, If you are comfortable doing so, please indicate your First Name and the State you are calling from. If you are a visitor or a newcomer, please 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
First Friday
Step of the Month. We will be reading the Step ___________ from __________________.
Second Friday
Can someone please read the Introduction from the "Tools of Recovery" booklet?
(Moderator: Select two tools from “Tools of Recovery” booklet to be read and announce to the group. Ask for volunteers to help with the reading.)
In this meeting we share on what tool or solution we used this past week and how it worked.
Third Friday:
This a topic meeting of SAA. Is anyone struggling with something recovery related that they would like experience, strength and hope around? (One person only)
(Moderator ONLY - please select a reading about the topic suggested from our recovery literature.)
We will be reading from ___________ on page ______. I will begin reading and then pass to allow others to read.
Fourth Friday
Can someone please read the Introduction from the "Tools of Recovery" booklet?
(Moderator: Select two tools from “Tools of Recovery” booklet to be read and announce to the group. Ask for volunteers to help with the reading.)
In this meeting we share on what tool or solution we used this past week and how it worked.
Fifth Friday
Tradition Study - We will be reading tradition _______ from ______________.
Thanks to all who helped with the readings.
LATECOMERS
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.
DISCUSSION
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 when Fellowship begins. It is appropriate to reference the reading.
The meeting is now open for discussion.
Please keep your shares to about _________ minutes. I will help moderate. Who would like to begin?
(Moderator Only – please begin closing meeting at 5 til the hour.)
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.
SEVENTH TRADITION
Now is the time for the 7th Tradition. The Seventh Tradition in the SAA Green Book 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 and to support our telemeetings, I would encourage you to consider making a donation to the telemeeting Intergroup. You can make donations by making a check out to Telemeeting Intergroup and sending to:
Telemeeting Intergroup
P.O. Box 434015
St. Louis, MO 63143
You can also donate via credit card or PayPal at www.saatalk.org.Click on Donate
I would also 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. You can contribute monthly to the ISO. It's easy, simply go to the SAA website and go to “7th Tradition”. Their web address is www.saa-recovery.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Now is time for announcements:
The first announcement is about sponsorship. Would someone be willing to read the first two paragraphs on Sponsorship from the SAA Green Book, page 13
If you would like to be on the telemeeting contact list and have access to this list, then go to www.saatalk.org and click on Contact List. Then enter your contact details and you will be emailed the list.
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
The business meeting for this meeting is held on the last Friday of the month, following the regular meeting.
Are there any other SAA related announcements?
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.
THANKS TO ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE OF SERVICE!
UNITY PRAYER
In closing, please join me in the Unity Prayer, which can be found on page 45 of the booklet Tools of Recovery.
Now is the time for newcomers to ask questions and request phone numbers. (Moderator pause for response)
FELLOWSHIP
Grab a cup of coffee or a spot of tea, and sit back and get to know us. Welcome to fellowship!
Note last Friday of each month (before fellowship)
Business meeting:
Welcome to the Friday 9am Solutions Group business meeting.
My name is ______ and I’m a sex addict and your trusted servant for this meeting.
Can we start this meeting with a moment of silence for the still suffering addicts followed by the Serenity Prayer.
Would someone please read The Twelve Traditions?
In keeping with our traditions, do we have any old business to discuss?
Do we have any new business to discuss?
- · Trusted servants are needed:
1. Meeting moderator for next month – 30 days suggested sobriety
- · Any other new business???
Please help me close this meeting with the Serenity Prayer.