Learn how thoughtful preparation and trusted leadership can create stronger, more welcoming AA meetings.
Chairing an AA meeting is not about authority or having all the answers. It is an opportunity to serve the group, protect the meeting’s purpose, and help every member feel welcome.
The Chairing Meetings Workshop gives members practical guidance for preparing, opening, guiding, and closing an effective meeting. It emphasizes leadership without ego, listening with an open mind, and keeping the focus on AA’s primary purpose.
What the Workshop Covers
- Preparing before the meeting begins
- Creating a welcoming and respectful atmosphere
- Following the group’s meeting format
- Keeping discussion focused and on schedule
- Encouraging participation without controlling it
- Responding to disruptions and difficult situations
- Listening carefully and allowing all voices to be heard
- Leading with humility, patience, and service
The downloadable materials include facilitator guidance, discussion questions, practical examples, and interactive exercises. Use the workshop as written or adapt it for your group or district.
Download the printable PDF or editable Word version below.