MEETING FORMAT
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The meeting begins promptly at 7:30 PM
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WELCOME:
Welcome to the Wednesday Night Men-to-Men’s Meeting.
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CELL PHONES: Please turn off
cell phones and pagers.
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THE CIRCLE: We sit in a circle
to symbolize continuity, unity and equality.
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THE CANDLES:
We light three candles to symbolize the Past,
Present and Future.
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THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES:
We read the
Operating Principles to remind
us why we are here.
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THE MEDITATION/GUIDED IMAGERY:
Our Meditation/Guided Imagery is for relaxation, centering
and being present in the moment. (Any member may lead the
meditation/guided visualization or the facilitator can read
one.)
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THE CHECK-IN: Our brief
individual check-in, of 2 to 3 minutes each, is to update
the group to where we are in the moment.
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THE TOPIC: Introduction of
the Topic and Presenter. The
presentation of the topic should not exceed 20 minutes.
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DISCUSSION:
Group discussion on the topic. (Unless a member is in need
of support regarding a different issue.)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Men-to-Men or
other relevant announcements.
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NEXT WEEK: Announcement of
next week’s topic and presenter.
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CLOSING: We offer thanks,
hope and blessings until we meet again.
(6-21-05)
FACILITATOR
We do not have a group leader; we have a group facilitator.
The facilitator opens and closes and ensures the smooth running
of the meeting. It is the facilitator’s responsibility to keep
the group true to the Operating Principles. This is
accomplished by his following the Meeting Format; ensuring that
group members get time to share, if they so choose; maintaining
the use of “I” statements; discouraging inappropriate humor; and
keeping the meeting on topic, unless a member is in need of
support regarding a different issue.
Although one facilitator leads each meeting, we have two
co-facilitators. They alternate meetings and stand in for each
other if the need arises.
Each facilitator’s term is three months. At such time another
member is chosen to facilitate the group.
For more information and or directions, Please contact:
Richard Oates 201 501 8442 E-mail:
rjoates@aol.com
Brad Nelson
973 615 0029
E-mail:
actinc01@aol.com
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