New Al-Anon PSA Campaign Is Underway
The WSO is pleased to announce the release of the new 2019–2020 Al‑Anon Public Service Announcements (PSAs). The new campaign features two different scenarios that introduce Al‑Anon Family Groups to the general public,
New Way to Designate “Closed” and “Open” Meetings
The Al-Anon Meeting Type designation, which previously referred to whether the meeting was open to visitors or closed to attendance by members only, often confused members and newcomers. It has been replaced by
Fast Forward to September
When is a great time to share information about the Al-Anon program in order to help families and friends of alcoholics find us? September offers some definite advantages: Many people, including professionals, have returned
The Forum’s Unsung Heroes: The FEAC
Readers of The Forum often ask how the decision to publish an article is made and by whom. And, while there are a number of people who work to produce the magazine every
Welcoming Change—AFA 2019
I like consistency in my life. I don’t like surprises, such as when a favorite store of mine closes or when a nice neighbor moves away. However, my Al‑Anon recovery helps me to
Road Trip! You and Your Board Connect
Come to Road Trip! You and Your Board Connect If you would like to interact with YOUR Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and the Executive Director If you would like to hear personal
It’s all in the “Service Manual”!
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” – Anonymous, AFG, Inc. Archives, 1955 The Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27) is a how-to manual that explains how to start a meeting, how
Why We Are Here – the Suggested Preamble to the Twelve Steps
Have you ever wondered why the Suggested Preamble to the Twelve Steps of Al‑Anon and Alateen appears in so many pieces of Conference Approved Literature? Does your Al‑Anon or Alateen group read it