[Businessmtg] OT/Sponsorship

[Steve Rankin]

Thanks Linda!

Linda points out an excellent set of reasons for not having a sponsor list.
The gist of it is that we should focus on working our own programs and
simply let sponsees work their own programs by finding their own sponsors. 

Another classic example of Al-Anons trying to do for others what they should
do for themselves.

Hugs,
Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Businessmtg
[mailto:businessmtg-bounces+steve=serenitysys.com at asp-afg.org] On Behalf Of
LindaLee H
Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2016 3:13 PM
To: Steve - SC
Cc: ASP Business
Subject: [Businessmtg] OT/Sponsorship

I would like to clarify my reluctance to create a volunteer sponsor list.
First and foremost, I would like to make clear that not putting my name on
such a list does not, in any way, mean I am unwilling to sponsor.
 
Referring to the free pamphlet (P-31) "Sponsorship, What It's All About", I
would like to quote selected sections.
 
Page 4, Choosing a Sponsor states, "Sponsorship is about trust.  It is about
learning to reach out in a positive way, to be willing to ask for help
..............."
 
Page 5, How Do I Choose a Sponsor?  "Asking someone to be our Sponsor is
part of our own personal recovery in Al-Anon, or Alateen.  Being too shy or
too proud to do so could mean the difference between finding a new life in
the program or returning to misery and loneliness.  We look for someone who
'has what we want' and with whom we feel comfortable...........Ultimately, a
Sponsor relationship is one of choice; we feel comfortable with a particular
member, and ask that person to act as a Sponsor."
 
Page 7, How Do I Become a Sponsor?  "Most Sponsors do not volunteer for the
job; they wait to be asked, recognizing that part of another member's
personal recovery depends upon a willingness to reach out for help.  Some of
us didn't decide we were ready until someone asked us." 
 
Linda
 
 		 	   		  
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