It’s Time To Prepare for the Annual Alateen Recertification!
Every year, each Area in the World Service Conference Structure is required to take part in the Annual Alateen Recertification process in order to continue using the Alateen name, as explained in the
How Can I Attend Al-Anon Meetings?
My disease does not take a break just because it’s the middle of the night, a holiday, or when I’m on vacation. Did you know that Al‑Anon meetings are available 24 hours a
Awareness of Alcoholism—Opening More Eyes in April
The literature table at my first Al‑Anon meeting immediately caught my attention. Suddenly, I had access to information about alcoholism and its effects on the families of alcoholics. At the time, I felt
Facing Change Together
The 19th International Al‑Anon General Services Meeting (IAGSM) opened on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Holiday Inn in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Rosie M., Chairperson of the International Coordination Committee, warmly welcomed representatives from
Group Conscience: What Is It?
Tradition Two tells us that “for our group purpose there is but one authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants—they do not
Including Local Al-Anon Contact Information Is Another Way To Carry the Message
Adding a local Al‑Anon District or Al‑Anon Information Service telephone number, email, and/or website address to public outreach materials makes it easier for newcomers to find meetings in your community. A sticker or
How Do I Find a Sponsor?
I used to think, how am I possibly going to “unlearn” all these bad habits? In hindsight, I realize that I didn’t have to unlearn anything but had to re-learn how to listen
Terms Used in Al-Anon Service
Area World Service Committee (AWSC) This Committee consists of the officers of the Assembly, District Representatives, Coordinators and liaison members, who meet between Assemblies to discuss Area and District matters, plan the agenda