Friday, April 24th, 2009 - 8:00 pm

"Mucker/Booker" Don F. from Edmonton, AB.

Toronto, ON, Canada

Don F., one the originators of the "booking" process and the founder of "The Muckers" addresses:

The History of "Booking"
His Experience of "Booking" newcomers
Questions and Answers

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Don F. tells his story at the Saturday Night Live Group of CA, April 25, 2009

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More About "Who are "The Muckers"?

The Muckers or "Bookers" are a group of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of addiction/alcoholism, using the 12 step program as outlined in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous". Central to the Muckers/Booking methodology is the action of a recovered addict or alcoholic, guiding another addict or alcoholic through the Big Book. We have discovered through experience that this one-on-one approach, as described in Chapter 7 of the Big Book, is a powerful method of working the 12 step program of recovery.

What is "Getting Booked"?

"Bookers" use the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous as their basic recovery text. The emphasis is on the first 103 pages of the Book, which have not been altered since originally published in 1939. The process of one addict/alcoholic guiding another through the Book takes between 24 and 30 hours, usually done in 2 - 3 hour sessions, typically over a period of 2 - 3 weeks. In the process, "bookers" write comments and notes, circle words and highlight passages in the Book. (They are called Muckers, because they muck up the Book!) During this period of "being booked", the individual actually performs the first 11 steps of the program.

The purpose of this brief, intense process is to jump-start the program for the individual. The goal is to facilitate the "vital spiritual experience" as described throughout the Book, and to give the individual the tools to maintain and grow that experience. Once the individual has had this experience, "bookers" find that the obsession to use is removed. Subsequently, much of the maintenance and growth of the spiritual experience is achieved by working Step 12. This means working directly with other alcoholics/addicts. Once recovered, the individual is encourage to pass the process on to someone else - to give it away. While other forms of service are not discouraged, (including helping out a meetings - making coffee, etc.), this is not considered to be Step 12.

The primary purpose of the Special Meeting Group of Cocaine Anonymous is to carry our message of recovery through the teaching and practice of the 12 Steps, as outlined in the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous. We achieve this purpose by hosting recovered cocaine addict speakers, from any part of the world, in an extended meeting format at Toronto, Ontario. Typically this meeting content will be sharing and interactive Q&A during one day. The frequency of these meetings is currently once per year, although this may be expanded if the fellowship desires.

Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances and to help others achieve the same freedom.

Disclaimer: We're here and we're free" and the C.A. Logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved." Use does not imply endorsement of the web site by the CA World Service Conference or the CA World Service Office. The information provided within this site is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our site. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply any endorsement, by or affiliation with, the Cocaine Anonymous Southern Ontario Area or the Districts within the Area. This website is maintained by the Special Meeting Group of Cocaine Anonymous. Some of the material contained herein may not be approved literature of Cocaine Anonymous, and as such may not express the opinions of Southern Ontario CA, or CA as a whole. Phone: 416-927-7858 or Toll Free: 1-866-622-4636 (1-866-6-CA-INFO).



Home CA Speaker - Don F. (Edmonton, AB) - 4/24-25/2009 CA Speaker - Wally P. (Arizona) - 11/11/2008 CA Speaker - Chris R. (Texas) 5/31/2008 Our 12 Steps of Recovery Our 12 Traditions for Unity What is Sponsorship? Southern Ontario CA Groups	Friday, April 24th, 2009 - 8:00 pm "Mucker/Booker" Don F. from Edmonton, AB. Toronto, ON, Canada Don F., one the originators of the "booking" process and the founder of "The Muckers" addresses: The History of "Booking" His Experience of "Booking" newcomers Questions and Answers Get the Flash Player to see this player. To download this MP3 - click here Don F. tells his story at the Saturday Night Live Group of CA, April 25, 2009 Get the Flash Player to see this player. To download this MP3 - click here More About "Who are "The Muckers"? The Muckers or "Bookers" are a group of men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of addiction/alcoholism, using the 12 step program as outlined in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous". Central to the Muckers/Booking methodology is the action of a recovered addict or alcoholic, guiding another addict or alcoholic through the Big Book. We have discovered through experience that this one-on-one approach, as described in Chapter 7 of the Big Book, is a powerful method of working the 12 step program of recovery. What is "Getting Booked"? "Bookers" use the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous as their basic recovery text. The emphasis is on the first 103 pages of the Book, which have not been altered since originally published in 1939. The process of one addict/alcoholic guiding another through the Book takes between 24 and 30 hours, usually done in 2 - 3 hour sessions, typically over a period of 2 - 3 weeks. In the process, "bookers" write comments and notes, circle words and highlight passages in the Book. (They are called Muckers, because they muck up the Book!) During this period of "being booked", the individual actually performs the first 11 steps of the program. The purpose of this brief, intense process is to jump-start the program for the individual. The goal is to facilitate the "vital spiritual experience" as described throughout the Book, and to give the individual the tools to maintain and grow that experience. Once the individual has had this experience, "bookers" find that the obsession to use is removed. Subsequently, much of the maintenance and growth of the spiritual experience is achieved by working Step 12. This means working directly with other alcoholics/addicts. Once recovered, the individual is encourage to pass the process on to someone else - to give it away. While other forms of service are not discouraged, (including helping out a meetings - making coffee, etc.), this is not considered to be Step 12. The primary purpose of the Special Meeting Group of Cocaine Anonymous is to carry our message of recovery through the teaching and practice of the 12 Steps, as outlined in the "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous. We achieve this purpose by hosting recovered cocaine addict speakers, from any part of the world, in an extended meeting format at Toronto, Ontario. Typically this meeting content will be sharing and interactive Q&A during one day. The frequency of these meetings is currently once per year, although this may be expanded if the fellowship desires. Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. We are not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances and to help others achieve the same freedom.
Disclaimer: We're here and we're free" and the C.A. Logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved." Use does not imply endorsement of the web site by the CA World Service Conference or the CA World Service Office. The information provided within this site is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our site. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply any endorsement, by or affiliation with, the Cocaine Anonymous Southern Ontario Area or the Districts within the Area. This website is maintained by the Special Meeting Group of Cocaine Anonymous. Some of the material contained herein may not be approved literature of Cocaine Anonymous, and as such may not express the opinions of Southern Ontario CA, or CA as a whole. Phone: 416-927-7858 or Toll Free: 1-866-622-4636 (1-866-6-CA-INFO).