Are You Ready Newcomer Preparedness Checklist
The holiday season can be a challenging time for families and friends of alcoholics, and even more so for those who have not yet found Al-Anon. Putting a plan in place to welcome
19th Biennial IAGSM Is Kicking Off in Virginia Beach, Virginia
In October 2016, I had only been working at the World Service Office for a month when I boarded a trans-Atlantic flight to Rome, Italy, to attend the 18th Biennial International Al‑Anon General
Thinking Ahead to the Holidays
Step Ten helps me reflect upon my life in the past 273 days of 2018. Thanks to Al‑Anon, I am taking care of myself physically, emotionally and spiritually. But that is about me.
Ours Is Truly a Worldwide Fellowship
Earlier this year, I visited Greece with the Chairperson of the Board, Debbie G. Our purpose was to meet with members of Public Outreach and Literature, as well as group members, to talk
Expanding Our Horizons with Conference Approved Literature
Are you ready to step beyond the comfort of our daily readers, but don’t know where to start? With 20 different Al‑Anon/Alateen Conference-approved books, 8 booklets and 38 pamphlets to choose from, there
Fall into Service
Did you ever wonder how Al‑Anon is held together? How is it that the Al‑Anon program of hope is the same everywhere that Al‑Anon meetings take place? What is a structure? What is
Al-Anon Annual Group Update—It’s on the Way!
The WSO Annual Al-Anon Group Update Sheet for the North Central and South Central regions are on the way. Please take a moment to verify your group information and return the completed form
“Forum” Articles Are Shared Around the World
Many international Structures, that is, Al-Anon service entities outside of the US and Canada, publish monthly or quarterly newsletters in print or online. Many of these small offices struggle to find enough articles
Terms Used in Al-Anon Service—WSO Notes
Panel—A panel consists of one-third of the Delegates attending the World Service Conference. A panel is elected every year for a three-year term. The elections of the three panels are staggered so that
Can We Talk…Please?
Growing up in my alcoholic home, no matter what the issue was, whoever yelled the loudest won. By forcing solutions, I set myself up for many battles throughout my life. When I arrived