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Old Dec 23, 2015, 10:50 AM
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Congrats on your sobriety.

The way it was explained to me, when I was new and going to a local beginner's meeting, is that it's meant to be a meeting that focuses more on issues facing beginners, and to familiarize newcomers to AA with meeting structure and protocol. I'm not sure; that's how it was when I was new, though it may be different at different meetings. I'm fairly certain the desired outcome is to help beginners feel safe and comfortable and welcome.
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