AA sponsorship meeting?
 

The AA meeting I went to today said there is a sponsorship meeting. I wanted to ask but social anxiety wouldn’t let me.
Is this for people who want to be a sponsor or need a sponsor?
Thanks.

I don't know to be honest, but i used to get social anxiety at meetings too and would ask things afterwards. It was crazy - I could talk non-stop on the breaks to people and of course, it's the same people when you go back in, but for some insane reason I could never talk in the meetings.
I'm sure someone else will know though :)

glad ya went to the meeting. this is a new one to me.i dont think ive heard of a sponsorship meeting.it'll be interesting to see what others say.
glad ya went, anarock.the doors will get easier and easier to open as ya go to more meetings.

No,never heard of a sponsorship meeting.

the more you go the less daunting it becomes and before you know it you will feel just like another piece of the furniture. I haven't heard of it either but think it's a great idea for people looking for either. for me and probably many others it's kinda awkward to just go up to someone and ask. tried it once and it don't go so well so know I am a little gun shy. probably would be easier at a specific meeting for that purpose.

If you'd like and what would help take
the nervousness away, go to your local
Walmart to the bakery department and
pick up some delicious cookies or some
cake slices and bring them with you to
your meeting and set it right next to the
coffee pot. :)

I did that and baked for a many a meetings
and i'll tell you what, folks love food/deserts,
a little something to go along with the coffee.

They will absolutely welcome you each
and every time you do this service work
while listening, learning, absorbing, and
applying all there is to help you stay sober
each day. :)

When i place my focus on someone else,
other members, then I'm getting out of
my own self seeking thoughts.

Just another step to take in building
a strong solid recovery foundation
to live upon for yrs to come. :)

I've never heard of a sponsorship meeting either, so it certainly wouldn't seem a silly question to ask. Maybe just ask the secretary and the next meeting you go to quietly before or after the meeting or at break.

BB

Perhaps it was an open meeting? :dunno:

I haven't heard of a meeting specifically called this either- but it sounds like a neat idea. Maybe it's a group of people willing to be sponsors, who are current sponsors, people looking for sponsors....?

I'd ask someone on the side and definitely consider going (I'd be in the category of people willing to sponsor) - perhaps it is a way to get to know other people in a different meeting setting? Let us know what you find out!

Okay thank you all for your input. I will keep you updated when I find out. I have another meeting tonight maybe I’ll have the courage to ask.
I’ve been to lots of meetings but my anxiety never seems to get any better.

I had a lot of anxiety at meetings when I was newly sober.

I was afraid to share too much. I am a super private person, always have been; and it seemed like many people just emotionally blurt out their life stories in meetings and it makes me uncomfortable. I don't really want to know *that* about you. :lol: So I thought that was what was expected, and that wasn't gonna happen with me.

Turns out I didn't have to share at all when I didn't feel like it. It is perfectly okay in the beginning to just listen. The jangly nerves do die down in time.

You could ask before or after the meeting.

Please do ask. I'm curious as well. I'm going to try and hit up my morning meeting today, so I'll ask around too and see if anyone has heard of it. I know several different meetings, I've been to,have different names for their meetings and times.

I started to feel less anxious at meetings once I started to get a bit more involved in them, because that's when I started getting to chat to people. In the early days that just meant getting there a bit early to help set the chairs out, and staying behind to help wash up the cups. It's easier to talk to people when there is a shared task - no pressing need for eye contact for a start off.

BB

This is what I did too. I always try and get there a bit early and have a smoke/talk before and then hangout afterwards to help with whatever needs done or have another cig/small talk. I'm a pretty outgoing guy though in any setting.

I’m going to pick up a box of timbits tonight and get there 10 minutes early, maybe I’ll make some friends hehe.

The few sponsorship meetings I've seen in my area are for anyone and the meeting tackles sponsor specific topics. Think of it as a step study from the sponsor/sponsee view point.

Did you make it to your meeting Anarock?
If so, how did go? What was the topic about? :)