In-Person Meetings
Nar-Anon Literature will need to be purchased before your first meeting. Some of these are New Group Packets, Newcomer Packets, Blue Books, SESH Books, etc. Quantities of each should be held to a minimum until your membership grows. These materials can be purchased through the WSO website – WSO Literature
Newcomer Packets are normally given to new members but Blue Book and SESH Book costs can be recovered from sales to members.
Costs associated with the printing of Meeting flyers should also be considered – these are discussed more under Getting the Word Out to the Public.
If possible, try to avoid a rental-type agreement with the facility providing meeting space. This cost can seem insurmountable if your meeting doesn’t draw large numbers.
At some point, you may want to set up a checking account for the group. Try to work with your bank to avoid monthly charges on the account.
Virtual Meetings
If your group is going to be hosted by a region of Nar-Anon that has a common meeting room, you’ll need to request the use of the meeting room for your meetings; be sure to give them the exact day, time, and length of the meeting information. If an agreement is reached, you will want to ask for the typical donation to the region for the use of their virtual meeting space, in keeping with Tradition 7.
If you’re going to have to provide your own virtual meeting you’ll need to consider the costs associated with hosting meetings of varying participation times and sizes as most virtual collaboration platform plans limit the time allotted and number of attendees per plan.
If your NFG Group Conscience decides to mail Newcomer Packets, Blue Books, or other pamphlets and bookmarks available for purchase from Nar-Anon’s website, quantities should be kept to a minimum until your membership grows.
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