“MAKING MEETINGS MEANINGFUL”
Juley S., member of the Literature Committee; member of Group 641, Redlands, CA-Those attending will receive handouts and hear various ways to use FA literature as meeting topics, how to include everyone in discussions, and learn methods to make meetings more meaningful. New literature will also be introduced.  Juley will provide handouts and lecture with group participation.

“Twelve Traditions – The Heart and Life Blood of FA”
Tom J.,  former WSB member, founder of the e-meeting, active in FA for many years, active member and friend of many FA Groups. Each of the 12 Traditions has a purpose.  Tom will provide insight into their purpose and importance, he will interact with attendees.  The importance of the 12 Traditions cannot be over emphasized.

“Sponsorship - how and why to have a sponsor”
Tom J.,  former WSB member, founder of the e-meeting, active in FA for many years, active member and friend of many FA Groups.
Tom has worked with families for 17 years allowing them to have their own lives. Tom has learned how to have a life which belongs to him, instead of others. He started the FA “e-meeting” which is allowing many people to have FA in their homes, people without access to a local FA meeting.  Tom has a lot of experience both as a sponsored member and sponsor.  This presentation provides insight into a successful FA journey.

“Spiritually - Step 12”
Dean C., current WSB member, chair of the Internet Committee, 24 year member of Group #101, Huntsville, AL.
Spirit: “the activating or essential principle influencing a person.”  There are many principles influencing our lives.  Dean will describe how the FA program awakened the FA Spirit in his life.  He will describe what a Spiritual Awakening is and how we discover it.  FA is a spiritual program, not a religious one. “Catch the FA Spirit.”

 “Listening”
Sam W., current FA member of Group #101, Huntsville, AL., Retired Colonel, US Army.
Sam knows the value of listening, both to ourselves and to others.  After his military career he was a very successful realtor.  Later he became a trainer for other real estate sales persons.  His career taught him the importance of listening to clients.  FA has taught him the importance of listening to himself.  Being an effective listener at FA meetings is a valuable asset.

 “FA’s Future”
Mark M., current WSB Member, candidate for WSB Chair, founder of the FA Meeting Without Walls, active member and friend of many FA Groups.
Mark has a deep love and respect for the FA Program.  He is a member of the “Planning for the Future” committee.  He would like to use this opportunity to solicit ideas for improving and expanding the service that the FA Program provides.  He has been instrumental in moving the program into the electron

“Know Yourself” Step 4
Jerry W., current WSB member, E-Meeting chair, active member of group #899 (Scotia, NY) and many years in e-group #1651.
Jerry has worked the 4^th Step and has provided guidance to other members.  He has much experience working with people as a banker, travel agent, and in retail with a major grocery chain.  Jerry retired in 08 and is enjoying retirement and service to FA.  Jerry will share his involvement in FA with emphasis on taking personal inventory.

“Acceptance”
Tom L.  13 year member of FA, currently attends two F2F groups, Lexington, KY #515 and Versailles, KY #1597 which he helped to start. Group Secretary of #1597 and a member of TABW E-group #1651.   Planning committee Chairman of 2005 WS Convention in Lexington, KY; past Interim Board Member; volunteer, New Group Outreach with Joan M., 2 1/2 years.
Tom has dusted off his presentation from 2005 and has made several changes & updates. He will bring hard copies for anyone who wants one.  Tom will cover his own personal experiences with learning what Acceptance really is, examples of things he had to accept, and how this process has taught him to live a better life.