Bob36,
It is not uncommon for people first learning AVRT to still go to meetings. You should be aware, though, that viewed through the lens of AVRT, much of the lingo (ie, the slogans) will be identified as Addictive Voice ("any thinking, imagery, or feeling that supports or suggests the possible future use of alcohol or drugs -- ever").
For example:
Slogan: "Meeting Makers Make It"
AV: If you don't make a meeting, you might drink!
Slogan: "Don't get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired (HALT)"
AV: If you get hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, you might drink!
etc., etc.