Click to download the Materials to Start a Meeting in Word or PDF* format

This PDF version emulates the Materials to Start a Meeting that is mailed to people when they inquire by mail about starting a meeting. Some of the material that is mailed in hard copy is "linked" in this online version. For example, in the PDF, you can click on a hyperlink to view the most current meeting list available, whereas when you are mailed Materials to Start a Meeting, a printed meeting list is included. Order a printed kit here (includes a printed copy of each of our pamphlets). 

Nicotine Anonymous® is a Twelve-Step fellowship of people helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. Our recovery program uses the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted with permission from Alcoholics Anonymous. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using nicotine. Our fellowship defines "abstinence" as a state that begins when all use of nicotine ceases. There are no dues or fees, but we are self-supporting through our own contributions. In addition to the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, our program consists of five "tools"—meetings, sponsorship, literature, phone/email list, and service. 

Many nicotine users chose to end their use of nicotine with the help of nicotine withdrawal aids such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, or prescription medications. Use of such substances or products is up to each. Providing support in order to live free of nicotine is our Fellowship’s primary purpose, not how an individual member may choose to get free. (For more information, see the chapter on Tradition Ten in Nicotine Anonymous: The Book)

CONTENTS

The Materials to Start a Meeting includes:

• Each of our pamphlets - when you order by mail.
• Or each of our pamphlets here - when you download. 
  
• Guiding principles
• Suggestions on finding a meeting place
• Outreach ideas to announce the new meeting
• Guidelines for service positions 
• ​​Sample meeting formats to help you create your own
• Sample 1 -- literature, topic, or anniversary
  
• Sample 2 -- main speaker
• Sample 3 -- Steps or Traditions
  
• Sample 4 -- chosen topic
• Sample 5 -- Step Study Workbook
• Sample 6 -- video conferencing
  
• The Serenity Prayer for Nicotine Users
• Our Preamble
• Welcome
  
• The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Nicotine Anonymous
• Our Promises
• Newcomer’s Welcome samples
• Suggested Newcomer Packet
• Meeting flyer sample (download editable Microsoft® Word file*)

Click to download the Materials to Start a Meeting in Word or PDF* format

Order a printed copy of the
Materials to Start a Meeting at our Store.

(Includes a printed copy of
each of our pamphlets!)

Remember to register your meeting so it will appear on the meeting list: