I understand the sanctity of keeping an eye on the clock at the noon AA meetings, because these came about primarily for working people who only have an hour lunch. I've been to some of these nooners (chiefly in the big cities) where timers rule, audibly ticking away, & no one objects.

The group conscience decides the particular style of each group. Your group needs to make some clear, open decisions about how rigid the time element will be followed in your group--if they haven't already done this.

As for your sponsor ... Sponsors aren't perfect, and some will occasionally make wrong calls for those they sponsor. others are perfect idiots and have no business ever becoming sponsors. Only you know whether this is just an isolated case ... something you can work out with her ... or whether you need to look for a better-grounded sponsor.

I'm so sorry you had this experience. I'm glad you realize it's a local thing and hope you will open your next meeting by asking for a group conscience over the time issue. This will clarify it for you, and I have no doubt the group will respect you for dealing openly with the problem.

Roadie