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June 1961

Formula for an AA Meeting in the East

First in a series reporting some regional differences that produce the same result--sobriety

IN meetings along the eastern seaboard, a standard procedure is followed, with variations for some groups and localities. The group program chairman opens the meeting, giving the name of the group and mentioning that it meets every week. He then reads the preamble: "Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women. . . ." He then states, "Tonight we have as guests some members of the----Group and I shall now turn the meeting over to their leader, Sam."

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