Originally Posted by
cmc 
Does this group use Al-Anon suggested readings to open and close each meeting? Are the Traditions read?
If I saw that happening I would report it to the district office, they can tell you what needs to happen to get things on track. What you describe as happening is _not_ how an Al-Anon meeting/group is supposed to be conducted.
That kind of behavior has no place in the rooms of recovery.
This group does do the suggested reading and yes the Steps and Traditions are read. The readings are discussed. There is never a topic set for the meeting. Like I said at one time I tried to set a format, each person take turns chairing the meeting and setting the topic, but that went on for 3-4 weeks then back to the same way it has always been.