Attendance in my local groups ebbs and flows. Occasionally attendance drops to a minimal sustainable level. Then it gradually rises again. Occasionally a newcomer shows up. Occasionally multiple newcomers all arrive at the same time. Personally, I would like to have peak attendance coincide with peak newcomers. I think this will show the newcomers how strong and active our group is. Typically, though, it seems like the peak influx of newcomers coincides with the days when there is minimal attendance from the long time members.

Perhaps that is best. A twelve-step program offers help for the individual. Each newcomer will decide for themself if this is where they want to be. Perhaps a few members are better at clearly presenting the program to the newcomers. Perhaps a great mass of opinions would simply create confusion.

I do not know. I simply trust that those who want the program will recognize it for what it is.