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A telemeeting is a meeting that is held via a telephone conference call. COSA is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone’s compulsive sexual behavior. Based on the 12 steps and 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, our common goals are recovery from the effects of compulsive sexual behavior and to help others who suffer.

Q: How does the telemeeting work?
A: You will dial a teleconferencing server and enter the passcode. All attendees will be automatically joined together in the call. A secretary leads the meeting.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: The only cost is your usual long distance rate multiplied by the number of minutes the meeting lasts. This charge will appear on your regular telephone bill as a long distance call.

Note: Calling cards may be available from local merchants for rates as low as 4 cents per minute. These charges do not appear on your phone bill.

Q: Who can attend?
A: Men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s compulsive sexual behavior can attend mixed meetings.

Q: What happens during a telemeeting?
A: The telemeeting follows a structure that is very similar to on-ground COSA meetings. Each meeting is led by a secretary. It is the secretary's role to welcome callers, to guide callers throughout the meeting, and to maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Although each telemeeting may have a slightly different format, all meetings follow a similar structure.

Welcome	Callers are welcomed to the meeting.
Introduction	The secretary begins the meeting with a brief introduction.
Serenity prayer	Everyone
Readings	Program-related readings are shared. The secretary will ask for volunteers to read. You are encouraged to download the readings and participate either by reading, or by following along.
General introductions	Callers are encouraged to identify themselves by first name and the location from which they are calling. Members who acknowledge that they are codependents will say something like, "Hi, I'm Bob. I'm a codependent calling from Los Angeles, California." Guests or newcomers are invited to introduce themselves by name and location, and to identify that they are new to the meeting so we can get to know you.
Guest reading or Guest Speaker	On the first meeting of the month we will have a guest speaker (a member) who will share their experience, strength and hope in recovery. The rest of the month there will be a Guest Reader. The Guest reader can read from the AA Big Book, the AA Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Book, or other program-related literature. The reading will frequently focus on one of the 12 steps.
General Shares	The meeting opens for discussion. The secretary helps moderate as callers are invited to share about the reading or just 'get current.' "Crosstalk," which means direct comment about someone's share, is discouraged to help keep the meeting a safe environment. Sharing is optional, although encouraged.
Anonymity	Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions.
Seventh Tradition	Callers are encouraged to contribute to the continued work of bringing the message of recovery to other codependents. They can also send donations to ISO-COSA (form May 06 it's possible to send donations using paypal).
Announcements	Meeting-related announcements.
Closing Readings	We bring the formal meeting to a close with a couple short recovery readings.
Unity Prayer	Everyone
Fellowship	Callers ask questions, respond to shares, and socialize. Callers are welcome to stay on the call as long as desired.

Q: When are telemeetings held?
A: Please click on the tab "Telemeetings Schedules & Codes" at the top of the page.
Q: What is the telephone number and passcode?
A: You can find them by clicking on the tab "Telemeeting Schedules & Codes" at the top of the page.

Q: Does the number ever change?
A: Occasionally. However, if you subscribe to telemeeting updates, you will receive e-mail notification of changes.

Q: Who can I contact for more information?
A: Send an e-mail to the telemeeting coordinator:
cosacall@yahoo.com
Q: How can I reach or make program calls to others on the telemeeting call?
A: Email the telemeeting coordinator at cosacall@yahoo.com
and request our cosacall contact list.
Q: How is the telemeeting contact list used?
A: If you would like to make your contact information available to others on the call, please email the telemeeting coordinator at cosacall@yahoo.com. You can specify your first name, last initial, region of the country where you live, if you are open to phone calls or email contact only, or both. The purpose of the list is strictly to allow us to connect between meetings to make program calls for support or to ask recovery related questions.



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