Workshop XI

"Effective Intergroup Development"

- John M.

 

Purpose

To share experience strength and hope of panelists with the audience to facilitate the development of ACA Intergroups, to provide service to the ACA Fellowship and to promote ACA recovery.

 

Agenda

 

Call to order.

 

Recitation of ACA Suggested Commitment to Service (pp 601 of BRB):

 

I perform service so that my program will be available for myself, and through those efforts, others may benefit. I will perform service and practice my recovery by:..

1. Affirming that the true power of our program rests in the membership of the meetings and is expressed through our Higher Power and through group conscience.

2. Confirming that our process is one of inclusion and not exclusion; showing special sensitivity to the viewpoint of the minority in the process of formulating the group conscience so that any decision is reflective of the spirit of the group and not merely the vote of the majority.

3. Placing principles before personalities.

4. Keeping myself fit for service by working my recovery as a member of the program.

5. Striving to facilitate the sharing of experience, strength, and hope at all levels: meetings, Intergroups, Regional committees, service boards, and World Services.

6. Accepting the different forms and levels of service and allowing those around me to each function according to their own abilities.

7. Remaining willing to forgive myself and others for not performing perfectly.

8. Being willing to surrender the position in which I serve in the interest of unity and to provide the opportunity for others to serve; to avoid problems of money, property, and prestige; and to avoid losing my own recovery through the use of service to act out my old behavior, especially in taking care of others, controlling, rescuing, being a victim, etc.

9. Remembering I am a trusted servant; I do not govern.

 

Introduction John M

 

Why Have an Intergroup

Carole C. followed by short Q& A on topic

 

How to start an Intergroup

Nancy M. followed by short Q& A on topic

 

How an Intergroup runs

John M. followed by short Q& A on topic

 

How to keep an Intergroup Alive

Carole C.

 

General discussion

Q & A from floor

 

Close

ACA version of the Serenity Prayer

 

Handouts may be available on Suggested Guidelines for an ACA Intergroup and an Intergroup Starter Kit may be provided

 

Organizer

John M, Goleta CA

 

Presenters

Carole C., Grover Beach, CA; Past Literature Chair ACA WSO, Past Chair ACA WSO Board, past ACA WSO member of Red Book committee, current Chair of Central Coast ACA Intergroup.

Nancy M., Los Vegas, NV

John M., Goleta, CA

 

NOTHING IN THIS PRESENTATION SHOULD BE TAKEN AS AN OPINION OF THE ACA WORLD SERVICE ORGANIZATION INC. OR AS ACA CONFERENCE APPROVED

 

All opinions expressed are those of the presenters themselves.

 

Link to .mp3 audio - Effective Intergroup Development