Online Meeting Format

Hi, my name is _________________ and I am an alcoholic. 

Welcome to the online You Are Not Alone Group of Alcoholics Anonymous in Playa del Carmen. 

This is an open, English-speaking meeting and all are welcome. 

Let us open this meeting with a moment of silence and then please join me in the Serenity Prayer. (MUTE MICS , except HOST) 

“God, grant us the serenity 

to accept the things we cannot change, 

courage to change the things we can, 

And the wisdom to know the difference.”

Please make sure to mute the microphone on your phone or computer unless you are sharing. When you are ready to share, please introduce yourself with your name and where you are from.

We ask that if you have consumed alcohol during the last 24 hours you just listen today, and we suggest that you talk to one of us after the meeting. 

  • Is there anyone here for their very first AA meeting? 
    • (If there is a newcomer, the chairperson welcomes them and changes the planned meeting format to a First Step meeting. The First Step from 12 & 12 is read).

  • Is there anyone here in their first 30 days of sobriety?

  •  Are there any AA birthdays? 
    • (If there is an AA birthday, the chairperson can ask them to share how they did it).
       
  • Are there any AA announcements? 

*If the chairperson would like, they can ask someone to also read the 12 Traditions.

Please remember to respect the anonymity of each member present and we ask that participants keep their discussion to matters pertaining to recovery from alcoholism. 

We ask that members do not interrupt or cross talk while someone is sharing during the meeting. Please be mindful of the length of your share when we have a larger meeting so that everyone has an opportunity to speak.

Please remember: Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here please let it stay here.

(If there is an AA birthday, the chairperson can ask them to share how they did it). 
 
  • MONDAY – Open Topic
  • TUESDAY – 12 & 12 Study
  • WEDNESDAY – The Promises
  • THURSDAY – Open Topic
  • FRIDAY –  Steps from the Big Book
  • SATURDAY – 11th Step Meditation / Speaker
  • SUNDAY – Big Book Study / Sponsorship

At the end of the meeting:

Our 7th Tradition States that we are self-supporting through our own contributions. We are low on funds and need money to pay our expenses and rent and all of those essentials. If you can donate, that would be appreciated. You can donate from anywhere online via GiveButter. If you have a US or Canadian phone, you can text to donate. Or use Moneypool in Mexico. See the info in the chat or visit aaplayadelcarmen.com.

Paste following into the chat:

Text YANA to +1 202 858 1233 US/CAN or https://www.moneypool.mx/p/j9dlmTE in MEX or https://givebutter.com/YANA internationally, all info is on aaplayadelcarmen.com

If you did not get an opportunity to share during the meeting, or if you’re looking for a sponsor, please talk to one of us afterwards. 

Would those who are willing to be a sponsor please raise their hands?

Let me be reminded that when anyone anywhere reachers out for help I want the hand of AA always be there, and for that I am responsible.

I’ve asked _______ please read A Vision for You, from the AA Big Book. (p.164) 

We will now close the meeting with a minute of silence followed by the Serenity Prayer. (Mute all mics except the host) 

“God, grant us the serenity 

to accept the things we cannot change, 

courage to change the things we can, 

And the wisdom to know the difference.”

 

UNMUTE ALL MICS SO WE CAN TALK TO EACH OTHER 

CLICK ON “END MEETING” 

BE SURE TO SIGN OUT OF THE ACCOUNT