A Suggested Format for Conducting an A.A. Meeting. 1. Good Evening ladies and gentlemen.The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) business meeting format is a crucial component of the organization's structure and overall effectiveness. The following are four basic 60-minute AA meeting formats with literature excerpts, all in one PDF. Most AA business meetings are run according to the following format: 1. In most groups, the chairperson or another officer calls the business meeting, which ordinarily is held on a monthly or quarterly basis. General Meeting Format (ONLINE). Whether closed or open, an A.A. member serving as "leader" or "chair" opens the meeting using that group's format, and selects a topic for discussion. This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. OPEN MEETING FORMAT: All are welcome to attend open meetings.