Document 4: FA In-Person Meeting Format
Introduction
To maintain the consistency of all FA meetings, meeting groups are asked to avoid changing the design, color, wording or sequence of the format. Leaders are encouraged to avoid ad-libbing. Download the Meeting Format in PDF or Word via links on this page.
Necessary Edits
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Before using this format, all meetings must insert the meeting day, time, and location in the “Introduction” section.
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Clarify methods for collecting the Seventh Tradition and include the word “Chapter” if applicable.
Optional Edits
Using group conscience at your business meeting, groups may:
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Make additions to the Meeting Guidelines, if necessary.
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Replace timing descriptions in brackets such as [Approximately 40 minutes after the meeting start time, proceed to the WELCOME.] with specific times such as [At approximately 10:40 AM, proceed to the WELCOME.]
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Adjust the length of reading in Literature/Connection meetings.
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Add the wording, “Members with 90 days or more of continuous abstinence in FA, currently working with an FA sponsor, may raise their hand to share during any part of the reading,” at meetings where literature is read.
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Include the wording: “We ask that you please refrain from clapping,” in the Qualification section.
Revised June 2024