Tonight, the recovery topic is “Popsicle sticks.” Now, Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting. Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are three ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership  This is the single most effective way to support the show.  Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium Sustaining Partners  We have three ways in which you can participate in this 12-step mission We invite you to be a partner is this work. Call Us Now  http://recoveredcast.com/speakpipe Email mark@recoveredcast.com First Up - 2020 International Convention News   Who’s going to the 2020 International Convention?   So, listeners, join us at The 2020 International Convention of AA in Detroit. If you are coming into town for the convention, the Recovered Podcast wants to meet you!   If you would like to get all the information regarding the Recovered Podcast at the 2020 International Convention, just email me and we will get you on our google group.   Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get on our 2020 International Convention Google group   This google group will be notified with all the Recovered Podcast Plans for the convention and will have all the information about how to find our tailgate party.  Right now, our google group has been provided with maps and general information about Detroit. Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com if you want these kinds of updates. ________________________________________________________   Now, back to the show…   Tonight, the topic is  Popsicle Sticks   A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share on.  Here in the studio, we have a can full of popsicle sticks. Each stick has a recovery topic written on it.  We will take turns, randomly picking a stick and then sharing on that topic that was chosen.   I first experienced “Popsicle Sticks” at the Thursday Midnight night meeting at the Northwest Alano Club in Wayne Michigan.  At first I hated it, then I got used to it, then it became my favorite meeting.     Flash forward to 2008ish when the PC Alano club started in Canton, Michigan.  On September 28, 2008, the Canton Candlelight meeting started at the PC Alano Club.  Soon after that, this style of meeting started on Thursday nights. This style of meeting continues at Canton Candlelight every Thursday at 10:00 pm and is led by are own Matt O.   Here’s how it goes. Pick a stick Announce the topic to all Share on the topic Keep the stick Pass the can   ______________________________________________________ We asked our listeners about this topic.   Now, listeners, If you would like to participate in these weekly surveys, just email me for an invite request.  Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com And I will send you an invite to our Recoveredcast Google group.  This group receives the show notes for the upcoming show. You will also receive an invite to participate in the weekly survey.  You will also receive a link to call into the show so you can share you experience with the recovery topic. This group helps us prepare for each week’s topic.   Again, just email for your a google group invite. Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get involved in each week’s show prep.   We asked our listeners,  "How did you discover the Recovered Podcast?”   Did you take the survey?   https://www.surveymonkey.com/analyze/0PZWSW24rrUA2B3Am6wkXdBpks1iC8uVw3xXUw88DQuJcupl_2FyXSQLcOXOi5yfZO   What would be your answer? ________________________________________________________ We have calls - Our phone call segment is brought to you by our  Recovered Podcast Sustaining Partners   _______________________