Open the meeting up for general discussion if there is time after the round-robin. Ask if someone in the group has something specific they want to talk about or suggest a topic yourself. The treasurer should pass a basket for voluntary donations before the close of the meeting. The treasurer should also give a simple report of donations and expenses from the previous week, and the balance of group funds. Remind everyone that MM groups are self-supporting and that MM Network is funded solely through membership fees and individual donations.
Some groups choose to collect contributions at the beginning of the meeting.
Read the Closing Statement at the end of the meeting and ask for volunteers to help straighten up the meeting area. Periodically set aside the last 15 minutes of the meeting to discuss or vote on any group matters. MM is a program for people who have a sincere desire to reduce their drinking to a nonharmful level. For some this level will be zero and a significant minority of MM members will eventually choose abstinence. The purpose of Moderation Management is to provide a supportive environment for people who have made the healthy decision to cut back or quit drinking and make other positive lifestyle changes.