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News, Events,
Announcements, Business and Web Site ARCHIVES
This
page will maintain a record of past Al-Anon news, Al-Anon events, District 5
announcements and business, and Web site changes. When we delete past events
and outdated information from other Web site pages, we will post a record here.
For current news and announcements, please see our Announcements
page. For Al-Anon events, please see our Al-Anon Events
page. For current District 5 business, please see our District
5 Business page.
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2013 Al-Anon/Alateen News, Business, Messages and
Events
Al-Anon District 5 had their
annual Open Meeting “Cabin Fever Day” on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from
1pm to 3pm. The meeting was held at
King of Kings Lutheran Church at 2685 Packard Rd near Eisenhower Blvd in Ann
Arbor. It will be highlighted by a talk from our former Michigan Delegates,
Mike Barry and Sue Barry from Fenton, Michigan. Groups are being asked to bring
a finger snack food to be shared. 30 people attended.
2013
“Other” Events (events that invite Al-Anon participation but are not
organized solely by Al-Anon.)
2012 Al-Anon/Alateen News, Business, Messages and Events
Michigan Alateen Fall Rally Lock-in: was held on Saturday October 6, 2012 – Sunday October 7, 2012; at the Dawn Farm Community barn, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan. Doors were opened on Saturday 4:00 pm and closed at 8:00 pm. They reopen again on Sunday at 8:00 am. Sponsers had to have permissions slips from all Alateen’s. Lots to do!! Candlelight Meeting, Hayride and much more.
KOMIAC 2012:
July 27-29 2012 In Ohio: KOMIAC is Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
Alateen Convention. All Alateens were welcome to attend. The weekend was filled with excitement, fun,
sharing and unconditional love!!!
20th
Trillium Al-Anon Convention 2012 Years Steps with AA Participation – The convention was held Friday June 15-17,
2012 at the Double Tree International Plaza Hotel 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, ONT.
There was Al-Anon, Alateen and AA speakers. Also there
was a full Alateen and AA Program.
Michigan AFG Spring Assembly:
June 9, 2012 “Our Spiritual Journey- We get as we give” was held on Saturday, June
9, 2012 at the St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 West Monroe Road,
St. Louis, Michigan.
Registration started at 9:00am, 9:40am New Group Rep Orientation and 10:00am
Assembly begins. Al-Anon registration was $7.00 – Alateens attend free. Buffet
lunch provided. The Area Assembly is a business meeting where participating
members share experiences and ideas, and group representatives vote on behalf
of their members. If your Group Rep or Alternate Group Rep can’t make it, please
designate someone from your group to attend.
40th Annual Michigan Al-Anon/Alateen State Convention with AA Participation, Bay City, Michigan:
was held Friday, May 18- Sunday May 20, 2012 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Bay City - Riverfront. “Celebrating the Gifts of Our
Legacies”. There were 418 attendees including 126 walk-ins.
Wisconsin 24th Annual Al-Anon Adult Children Workshop
and Festival:
was held Friday,
May 4th - May 6, 2012 at the Green Lake Conference Center W 2511
State Hwy 23, Green Lake, Wisconsin 54941. The theme was “Many Voices, One
Journey” ‘Pulling Together on a Spiritual Odyssey’.
It’s May! Now
we are in May and I am late getting this out. Better late
than never. As we get ready for
summer let’s take time to appreciate the flowers someone else planted and all
the little kindnesses others do. Thank your higher power for being there with
you on your journey and bless each day for being in Al-Anon. I always say
“we’re all in this together” and we need to be there at meetings to help each
other and all the newcomers who come just like we did. Have a great month,
Cheryl B. District 5 Rep.
Temporary Meetings
changes:
All Al-Anon & A.A. meetings starting Monday, April 23, 2012,
thru Saturday April 28, 2012, at the King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685
Packard Rd., Ann Arbor was cancelled due to the Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, April 28th. All
AA & Al-Anon groups, with the exception of those that meet on Tuesday
evening, were relocated to the Church
of the Nazarene at 2780 Packard Rd., across Packard Rd from the
church) for the whole week (Mon thur Sat). The Tuesday evening groups met
at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ at 2145 Independence Ave. (next block
behind King of Kings Lutheran Church). (2013 ck location for Friday night
8:30pm Al-Anon meeting)
Michigan Alateen Spring Rally Lock-in: was held on Saturday April 21, 2012 – Sunday April 22, 2012; at the Dawn Farm Community barn, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan. Doors opened Saturday 4:00 pm and closed at 8:00 pm. They reopen again on Sunday at 8:00 am. Sponsers must have permissions slips from all Alateen’s.
Al-Anon Mini-Conference
sponsored by the Lenawee Area Intergroup: Al-Anon Program – District 4 - was
held on Saturday April 21, 2012. Registration began at 9:30am. Admission $5 single/$8.00Family. Lunch on your own; dinner
included. Location: First United Methodist Church 1245 West Maple Ave
Adrian MI.
Hello everyone! Happy February!
Our District 5 had a busy January with our Cabin fever/ Gratitude day. We had about 45 people attend and we all had a marvilous time! Now we can leap into this month because it is leap year. Let’s remember that we are never alone in this and that we all have a higher power with us at all times. Enjoy all the great weather and our great meetings. Check out the bulletin board sharings for Feb. on “First things first”. I have the District 5 information cell phone this month and I look forward to answering calls. I have not had any so far, but I do check it regularlly. Bless you for being in the program and have a great leap year! Cheryl B, District 5 Rep.
Happy New Year!
I am Cheryl B. and your new
District 5 Representative. I want to wish everyone a happy and serene 2012! We
have a change coming up in January with the moving of the answering service
phone from longtime member Georgia to a district cell phone that will be
answered by our district volunteers. Georgia will still
maintain the literature and she has lots of good titles of our CAL. Our
district is hosting a Gratitude/Cabin
Fever day, January 21st
from 1pm-3pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church on Packard Rd ,
Ann Arbor. Look for info on our website. As a former Literature Chair, I would
encourage all to use our conference approved books and The Forum to strengthen
your program. Also, we could be open to trying different meetings to break out
of the box and wake up our program! I hope we all find the serenity we seek in
2012! Cheryl B.
Saturday, January 21, 2012 from
1pm to 3pm District 5's Cabin
Fever/Gratitude Day was held at
King of Kings Lutheran Church at 2685 Packard Rd near Eisenhower Blvd in Ann
Arbor. It was be highlighted by a talk from our former Michigan Delegate,
Skeet J. from Whitmore Lake. Groups were asked to bring a finger food snack or
dessert to pass. About 50 people
attended.
2012 “Other” Events (events that
invite Al-Anon participation but are not organized solely by Al-Anon.)
It was time to schedule a shift for the AA
& Al-Anon information booth at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. Al-Anon co-hosted
an information booth at the 2012 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival, Friday
August 17 through Sunday August 19, 2012, at Riverside Park in the Depot
Town area of Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was a great opportunity for 12th Step
work! Al-Anon Volunteers were asked to staff the booth for 2 hour shifts.
60th Michigan
Alcoholics Anonymous State Convention with a full Al-Anon/Alateen Program: was held Friday June 29, 2012
through Sunday July 1, 2012, at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe NW, Grand
Rapids, MI. Weekend events and activities included AA speakers,
Al-Anon and Alateen speakers, panel discussions, and more.
2011 Al-Anon/Alateen News, Business and
Events
Al-Anon Open
Speaker Meetings: Fridays;
December 30, 2011; Open Al-Anon meetings may be attended by anyone, including
people who are not members of or newcomers to Al-Anon.) This open Al-Anon meeting hosts a speaker
meeting every 5th Friday of each month that has five Fridays.
Fellowship begins at 8:00 pm and speaker at 8:30pm. The meeting is located at
the First Methodist Church, 1245 W. Maple St. Adrian, MI. For more information, please phone the Adrian
A.A. and Al-Anon number at 517-265-3590.
District 5 Business Meeting: On Saturday, November 19, 2011 the Election was continued at 11:00am to
1:00pm at the King of Kings, Lutheran Church at 2685 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor,
Michigan. The
following positions were elected: District Representative, Alternate District
Representative, Treasurer, Secretary and Alateen Coordinator. The following Committee Chairs were
appointed: Public Outreach, Group Records and Monthly Newsletter.
Michigan AWSC Meeting (Area World Service Committee) use
back parking lot: was held on
Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Family Life Center at the St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, Michigan. This
meeting was attended by the Area officers, the Area coordinators, the District
representatives, AIS/LDC Liaisons and any Al-Anon/Alateen members who are
interested in learning about service work.
Michigan
Alateen Fall Rally Lock-in: was held on Saturday October 29, 2011 –
Sunday October 30, 2011; Doors were open Saturday 4:00 pm and closed at 8:00
pm. They were reopened again on Sunday at 8:00 am. Everyone had a great time.
Elections for District 5
officers
was held at August 27, 2011 District 5 business meeting.
The following officers
and Chair Persons
were elected at the meeting for 2012/2015:
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Group Records: Barb R Liason, Literature and phone: Georgia D. |
The
following were elected to the Area World Service Board Panel 46 for
Michigan Al-Anon. They assumed office in
January 2009 for a three-year commitment.
Following is
the result of this 2009 thru 2011 election.
Michigan
AFG Fall Assembly: Was held Saturday, October 15,
2011 at 10:00 am in
the Family Life Center at the St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 West Monroe
Road, St. Louis, Michigan. Host District graciously provided lunch.The Area
Assembly is a business meeting where participating members share experiences
and ideas, and group representatives vote on behalf of their members. Election for the Michigan Area World Service
officer’s was held at this meeting. Elections for
2012-2015 were held for the Michigan Area World Service. Newly
elected was: Delegate: Liz P., Alternate Delegate: Mike D., Chair Person:
Debbie K., Secretary: Gayle H., Treasurer: Kristine G. “Get
Involved!!! - When I got busy, I got better!!!
It was time to schedule a shift for the
AA & Al-Anon information booth at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. Al-Anon cohosted
an information booth at the 2011 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival, Friday
August 19 through Sunday August 21, 2011, at Riverside Park in the Depot
Town area of Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was a great opportunity for 12th Step
work! MaryM. was looking for
volunteers to staff the booth for 2 hour shifts.
Michigan AWSC Meeting (Area World Service Committee) use
back parking lot: was held
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Family Life Center at the St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, Michigan. This
meeting was attended by the Area officers, the Area coordinators, the District
representatives, AIS/LDC Liaisons and any Al-Anon/Alateen members who are interested
in learning about service work.
Spanish speaking meeting has
moved from 2430 E. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI to St. John Neuman Parish at 44800
Warren Rd., Canton MI. Meeting Day
and time has not been decided at this time. They will need your support. Para
mayores informes, favor de pulsar aquí.
District Elections: Saturday, August 27, 2011 Elections were held at
11:00am to 2:00pm at the King of Kings, Lutheran Church at 2685 Packard Rd., Ann
Arbor, Michigan. The
following positions were elected: District Representative, Alternate District
Representative and Treasurer. The
following Committee Chairs were appointed: Public Outreach and Group Records.
The following position is still open: Secretary. Elections will continue at the
next District 5 meeting, November 19, 2011.
2011
KOMIAC Alateen Convention (Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana)
was held on Friday July 29, Saturday July 30, and Sunday July 31, 2011. KOMIAC was
a weekend filled with excitement, fun, sharing, and unconditional love, for
Alateens and sponsors.
Spanish speaking meeting has
moved from 2430 E Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI to St. John Neuman Parish at 44800 Warren Rd., Canton MI. Meeting has
not decided on a meeting day and time. Para mayores informes, favor de pulsar aquí. Call
for group status: 734-645-3012 or E-Mail: afgdistrict5@gmail
Michigan AFG
Spring Assembly (“How To In Al-Anon”): was
held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in
the St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 West Monroe Road,
St. Louis, Michigan.
Registration started at 9:00am, 9:40am New Group Rep Orientation and 10:00am
Assembly began. Al-Anon registration is $7.00 – Alateens attend free. Buffet
lunch provided. The Area Assembly is a business meeting where participating
members share experiences and ideas, and group representatives vote on behalf
of their members.
Ohio Area Al-Anon Convention 2011 “60 years
of Winners” was held Friday June 3
through Sunday June 5, 2011 at the Holiday Inn (Dayton-Fairborn) (Across from
Wright State just off of I-675) 2800 Presidential Dr., Fairborn, OH 45324 (973-426-7800). The Ohio area convention was
an occasion for Al-Anon and Alateen members to gather for fun and fellowship to
celebrate their beginnings, enhance their understanding of the program and to
find ways to attract new members.
Al-Anon District 3 had a Birthday party
for Al-Anon’s 60th birthday on Sunday, May 22, 2-5 pm. It was a potluck picnic
Birthday Party. They held it at Sharp's Park,
better know as Cascades Park in Jackson, MI. No one from there could go
to the celebration at Virginia Beach, so they decided to have their own celebration.
They were asking people to bring a passing dish, tableware and a drink.
They want to “Keep it Simple” this time. Their budget was quite
small. A cake was there, games and they had some talks. Address: County of Jackson: Cascade Falls, 1401
South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203.
Michigan Al-Anon/Alateen 39th Annual
State Convention 2011 with AA Participation was
held: Friday May 13 through Sunday May 15, 2011, at the Marriott Centerpoint
Hotel Pontiac, Michigan. Theme: “You’re
in for a ride...”
44th
Niagara Blossom Time Convention was held Friday May 6 - Sunday May 8, 2011, at the Doubletree
Fallsview Resort, Niagara Falls, Canada. Full A.A., Al-Anon
and Alateen program.
King
of Kings Lutheran Church was unavailable
to all support group meetings the week of May 2nd thru Mary 7th. They were preparing for their Saturday Annual
Rummage Sale. Pastor Ryan tried to place all the meetings at different
facilities. A few groups he was unable
to find a facilitie so the meeting was cancelled for that week only
23rd
Annual Al-Anon Adult Children Workshop and Festival: was held
on Friday April 29
- Sunday May 1, 2011; at the Green Lake Conference Center, W2511 State Road 23,
Green Lake Wisconsin. Theme: “ACCEPTANCE COURAGE WISDOM”. Included
meetings,
speakers, campfire and other fellowship, hiking and sightseeing opportunities,
dancing, service opportunities, a raffle, other entertainment and Hugs!
Al-Anon’s 60th Anniversary: Al-Anon, Alateen, and A.A. members and their guests were at
Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
There was a special ceremony at 3 pm commemorating paying off the WSO’s
mortgage. The Open House was free of
charge. Continuing the celebration, there was a 60th Anniversary
Banquet-a ticketed event, with limited seating. Price of
$50.00 for banquet tickets.
Reception was fom 6:00pm to 6:45pm with the Banquet at 7:00pm. Virginia beach convention Center, 1000 19th Street,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Michigan
Alateen Spring Rally Lock-in:
was held on Saturday April 2, 2011 – Sunday April 3, 2011; at the Dawn Farm
Community barn, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan. Doors were open
Saturday 4:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm. They reopen again on Sunday at 8:00 am.
There was an Michigan Alateen & Komiac Business
meeting and also a Candlelight Meeting. They worked on items which will be sold
at the Al-Anon State Convention in May at Marriott Centerpoint Hotel, Pontiac,
Michigan to help with the cost of the coming KOMIAC convention. Cost of event
was $5.00 per person.
North
Central Regional Deletates Meeting, March 18-20,
2011.
WSO E-Mailed and said they are no longer holding Regional Service
Seminars, they are now partnering with Area(a) to hold TEAM Events. These
events are Area specific events that focus on topics selected by the Area or
Areas involved. Our Area may be
dicussing holding a TEAM Event however the WSO has not received a TEAM Event
Request Form for one yet.
District 5 Al-Anon/Alateen Gratitude
Day:
was held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at King of Kings
Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan. All Al-Anon members,
families and friends were welcome. The speaker Former delegate Skeet J. from Whitmore Lake, MI. was unable to
attend because of family illness. An alternate panel shared on Gratitude.
Al-Anon Groups were asked to bring 1 finger food snack to share. Admission is
free, but a Seventh Tradition donation was gratefully accepted to cover the
facility cost for the event.
2011 “Other” Events (events that
invite Al-Anon participation but are not organized solely by Al-Anon.)
The
23rd Annual Fall Weekend:
was held on Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16, 2011. The weekend
include fun, fellowship, AA and Al-Anon panels, speakers, ice cream social,
card games, and the mystique of Mackinac Island.
59th Michigan Alcoholics
Anonymous State Convention with a full Al-Anon/Alateen Program: was held Friday August 12, 2011
through Sunday August 14, 2011, at Lansing Causeway Bay Hotel. 6820 South Cedar
St., Lansing, Michigan. Weekend events and activities included AA speakers,
Al-Anon and Alateen speakers, panel discussions, Traditions Skit, and more.
March Roundup 2011 was held on Friday March 4, through Sunday March 6, 2011; at the Hyatt
Regency Hotel, 600 Town Center Drive,
Dearborn Michigan. Hosted by Area 33 Alcoholics Anonymous of
Southeast Michigan.
2011 Web Site Changes, Additions and Updates
Lone Member Service: In addition to on
line meetings, people who are unable to attend face-to-face meetings may also
be interested in Al-Anon’s “lone member service,” which can help newcomers and members who
cannot travel to the nearest Al-Anon meeting due to distance (25
miles or more from a meeting), physical impairment, illness or other reasons.
The members of the service correspond by writing letters to “Lone Member
Contacts,” i.e. Al-Anon members who attend regular face-to-face Al-Anon
meetings. Lone Member Service not longer has a link. Most members use the electronic meetings
which can be found here: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/grpsrvreqlm.html.
Monday
night 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church 300 N Washington St. Ypsilanti
starting Oct 3rd will hold their Al-Anon meeting for about 9 weeks in the welcome center of the church.
Enter by the side entrance off the parking lot and there will be 3 stairs to the right and then you will enter the
welcome center.
In January 2011, we added a page
for sharings on the Al-Anon Traditions.
Archives of News,
Events, Business and Web Site Changes from Past Years
2010 Archives – please
click here.
2009 Archives – please
click here.
2008 Archives – please
click here.
2007 Archives – please
click here.
2006 Archives – please
click here.
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