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Here are some frequently asked questions about AA and/or the Western Club. Q. What does "Open meeting:", "Closed meeting", and "Open Speaker meeting"
mean on the meeting schedule. A. Open meetings are for anyone interested
in coming to a meeting. A Closed meetings are generally for AA members only-"The only requirement for
membership is a desire to stop drinking" People who think they may have a problem with alcohol and may want to stop drinking
are also welcome at closed meetings. A. Open Speaker Meetings are open meetings with a speaker.
Which means anyone seeking information on Alcoholism may attend. Attendees usually do not participate or share in the
meeting. __________ Q.
What are meetings like? A. Meetings other than speaker meetings are called discussion meetings
and usually have a chairperson who opens the meeting, shares on a topic based on recovery for a few minutes
and then calls on other attendees to share on the subject. Some people share and others simply say they would rather listen.
__________ Q How long do meetings last? A Meetings last for one hour.
__________ Q Can you come late or leave early. A
Yes-People frequently arrive late and sometimes leave early,but please be respectful. __________ Q What do people wear.
A There is no dress code,but be respectful of yourself and others. __________ Q What about "Drug Addicts" A Experience has shown that
many people are dually addicted to drugs and alcohol. Anyone is welcome who "Has a desire to stop drinking".
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