How do I find out when meetings are?
How do I get to a meeting?
I’m still smoking. Can I participate?
What are the rules for meetings?
How come people make comments when others are sharing?
Where can I get a microphone? Do I have to have one?
What is the format for chairing a meeting?
How do I volunteer to chair a meeting?
Do I have to be quit to chair a meeting?
Where to find a Quitmeter?
What do LOL, YFIR, etc. mean?
What do you think about nicotine replacement therapy?
How much will VONR cost me?
How do I find out when meetings are?
Go to our Calendar & Meetings page at: https://voicesofnicotinerecovery.com/calendar
How do I get to a meeting?
How to attend meetings on Zoom
- Go to Zoom and download and install the app to your computer or go to your app store to download the app and install on your device.
- Create an account with a username and password on your computer or device.
- In VONR’s Calendar, click on the day/time of the meeting you wish to attend, and find the link to the meeting room. Input the password to enter the meeting.
I’m still smoking. Can I participate?
Absolutely!! The only requirement for Nicotine Anonymous membership is a DESIRE to stop using nicotine (Tradition 3). You will find that we have participation in our meetings from people who are still smoking, people just beginning quits, on up through people who have years off of nicotine. ALL are welcome to come and participate!
What are the rules for meetings?
We don’t really have any “rules,” per se. We do ask that people try to be courteous and help make our meetings a safe place to be and share. We have what we call “rules of quiet and courtesy” which are basically guidelines for sharing. The following is read at the start of each meeting:
“We observe the rules of quiet and courtesy so as not to interrupt whomever is sharing at the time. Please “raise your hand” (there is a hand button at the bottom right under the Paltalk user list) when wanting to share and wait until chairperson calls on you. Press the “talk” button to share. When you are finished commenting, please type or say GA (for go ahead).”
How come people make comments when others are sharing?
In a face-to-face (aka F2F) meeting, you can see others’ expressions as you share. When you are speaking at an Internet meeting, you can’t see the other people in the chat room. People therefore like to give support and encouragement by typing really simple things that let the speaker know they are being heard and understood. We discourage cross talk, or talking while another is sharing, but you may type basic comments or phrases (such as “agree” or “relate” or you can use “emoticons” as you feel is appropriate.
Do I have to have a microphone?
You don’t have to have a microphone. All you need for meetings is speakers so that you can hear what others are sharing.
You can also attend meetings by phone or tablet and use the built in microphone on your device.
What is the format for chairing a meeting?
The suggested format for chairing a meeting is posted under the Resources > Chairing Meetings navigation link on our website: Chairing Meetings
How do I volunteer to chair a meeting?
To volunteer to chair a meeting, simply pick a meeting in need of a co-chairperson and contact the current chairperson that you would like to co-chair at that time. VONR requires that chairs and co-chairs have 30 days nicotine free.
Do I have to be quit to chair a meeting?
Yes. VONR requires that chairs and co-chairs have 30 days nicotine free.
Where to find a Quitmeter?
You can do a search for ”Quitmeter” and find one of the many apps for your device.
What do LOL, YFIR, etc. mean?
When it comes to typing, we use a lot of shortcuts in chats and messages. Here are a few abbreviations you might come across:
BRB: Be Right Back
ESH: Experience, Strength and Hope
EST: Eastern Standard Time
F2F: Face to Face (real, live meetings)
GA: Go Ahead
GTSY: Good To See You
HOW: Honesty, Openness and Willingness
HP: Higher Power
K: OK
LOL: Laughing Out Loud
NP: No Problem (It’s ok)
NRT: Nicotine Replacement Therapies (Nicotine Gum, Patches, Etc.)
OMG: Oh My Goodness
ROFL: Rolling On The Floor Laughing
TTYL: Talk To You Later
TY: Thank You
VONR: Voices of Nicotine Recovery
WB: Welcome Back
WTG: Way To Go!
YFIR: Your Friend In Recovery
YW: You’re Welcome
5Ds: Delay, Distract, Discuss, Drink water, Deep breathe
What do you think about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)?
Nicotine Anonymous officially has no position on NRT, nor do the moderators of this board. We welcome you whether you are using nicotine or not, and we support you in your quit whether you use NRT or not. We can not give you any advice as to the helpfulness of using NRT, all we can do is share our experience, strength and hope which is that it works for some and doesn’t work for others.
How much will VONR cost me?
Tradition Seven states, “Every Nicotine Anonymous group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” There are no dues or fees for VONR membership, however there are plenty of expenses associated with a worldwide fellowship and outreach program.
Although we have no dues or fees, if you would like to send a voluntary contribution to VONR to help with our expenses, you can make an online donation by going to https://voicesofnicotinerecovery.com/. You’ll find the donate button at the bottom of this page.