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.
Simple Ways to Be of Service
- Attend meetings and share
- Read the meeting readings such as How It Works, The Twelve Questions and others
- Read the meeting script and/or start the shares
- Share your sobriety milestones and how you did it
- When attending in-person, help set up / clean up, make the coffee, or bring the snacks
- Add to the online recovery environment, keep your camera on during the meeting
- Participate in Fellowship:
- Offer your phone number as an accountability buddy
- Arrive before & stay after meetings
- Attend MA events & outings
- Share with others how you did it
Meeting Level Positions
Throughout MA meetings and groups there are different opportunities, service structures, position names, and sobriety requirements.
Examples of Meeting Roles
- Greeter
- Timekeeper
- Celebration Coordinator (Chips)
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Literature Person
- Spiritual Bouncer
- Tech Host
- and more!
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.
Service positions are often determined during the meeting’s business meeting through an informed group conscience where the meeting/group elects the service members. A “group conscience” 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 hosting business meetings.
It is strongly recommended to read the MA Service Manual. 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.
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. Learn more about creating an MA Meeting/Group.