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. An editable copy of this format may be accessed via the links in the gray box.

Necessary Edits

• Before using this format, all meetings must insert the meeting day, time, and location in the “Introduction” section.

• 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.]

• Update the methods available to collect the Seventh Tradition.

• Include the word “Chapter” where applicable.

Optional Edits

Using group conscience at your business meeting, groups may:

• Make additions to the Meeting Guidelines, if necessary.

• Adjust the length of reading in Literature/Connection meetings.

• 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.

• Include the wording: “We ask that you please refrain from clapping,” in the Qualification section.

Revised July 2024