{"id":34538,"date":"2018-11-11T19:12:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T03:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-maws.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=34538"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T03:50:36","slug":"meeting-level-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marijuana-anonymous.org\/service\/meeting-level-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting Level Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meeting-level-service\">Meeting Level Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting or group is the primary structure in MA. A meeting or group consists of two or more marijuana addicts who meet on a regular basis. Each meeting is autonomous; however, compliance with each of the Twelve Traditions is vital for all groups.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simple-ways-to-be-of-service\">Simple Ways to Be of Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend meetings and share<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the meeting readings such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works, The Twelve Questions<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and others\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the meeting script and\/or start the shares<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your sobriety milestones and how you did it<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When attending in-person, help set up \/ clean up, make the coffee, or bring the snacks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add to the online recovery environment, keep your camera on during the meeting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in Fellowship:<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer your phone number as an accountability buddy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive before &amp; stay after meetings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend MA events &amp; outings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share with others how you did it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meeting-level-positions\">Meeting Level Positions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout MA meetings and groups there are different opportunities, service structures, position names, and sobriety requirements.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-meeting-roles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of Meeting Roles<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greeter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timekeeper<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebration Coordinator (Chips)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secretary<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treasurer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature Person<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiritual Bouncer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Host<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important concept for all meetings is the rotation of service; to turn over service commitments by allowing other members to continue in those roles. Service Sponsorship is vital as well; to offer support and guidance to the next member as they take on the responsibilities of their new service commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service positions are often determined during the meeting\u2019s business meeting through an informed group conscience where the meeting\/group elects the service members. A &#8220;group conscience&#8221; is a vote that reflects the consensus of the group on any matter brought before the group. There are vast MA resources that can be used as guidance for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ma12.org\/businessmeetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hosting business meetings<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is strongly recommended to read the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/service\/manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MA Service Manual<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">.<\/span> The purpose of the Service Manual is to explain the organization and function of the Service Structure of MA. The procedures, guidelines, and service structures have been created to best unify MA and pursue the goal of helping the marijuana addict.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel prepared to start a new meeting, the only requirement is that you be an MA member in recovery. If you are very newly sober, starting a meeting can be a daunting proposition. Consider building up some sobriety time, experience in the program, and a fellowship of other members before you decide to start a meeting yourself.<\/span> <a href=\"\/nmsk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Learn more about creating an MA Meeting\/Group<\/span>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meeting Level Service The meeting or group is the primary structure in MA. A meeting or group consists of two or more marijuana addicts who meet on a regular basis. 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