Announcement

2018-10-13 Michigan AFG Fall Assembly

All GR’s can vote at this state level meeting and are encouraged to attend or send someone else to represent your meeting. The Assembly is at Church of Christ, 1075 W Monroe Rd, St Louis, MI. Area officers are elected at this meeting. Registration opens at 9:00AM; new GR orientation begins at 9:40 AM, and the Assembly starts at 10:00 AM. There is a $7 fee that includes continental breakfast and lunch. Attendance is free for Alateens. Park in the front lot.

CLOSED: This meeting of Al-Anon is closed to the public. Closed meetings are for anyone whose personal life is or has been deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. If you are interested in Al-Anon/Alateen or wish to observe as a student or professional, we welcome you to attend one of our meetings designated as ‘open’.

2018-10-06 Open Speaker Meeting

An Al-Anon member, Rick T, shares their experience, strength, and hope at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. You may download a full sheet PDF or half sheet PDF flyer for printing and posting. Parking is available on-site.

OPEN: This meeting is open to the public and welcomes everyone interested in Al-Anon/Alateen, including those who wish to observe as a student or professional.

2018-09-15 Open Speaker Meeting – Kelly S

An Al-Anon member, Kelly S, shares her experience, strength, and hope at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. You may download a full sheet PDF or half sheet PDF flyer for printing and posting. Parking is available on-site.

OPEN: This meeting is open to the public and welcomes everyone interested in Al-Anon/Alateen, including those who wish to observe as a student or professional.

Upcoming District Position Rotation

The Information Phone, Open Speaker Series, and Website coordinators will be vacating their positions at the end of 2018. Please consider volunteering for one of these newly available positions. The openings are announced early to allow for a gradual transition of duties. Please contact the respective coordinator if interested.

2018-08-18 District Meeting

Please join us in serving the district to further the Al-Anon mission from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at King of Kings, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. We are still seeking a new District Representative (DR) and Alternate DR; you must be or have been a Group Representative to stand for either position. You are welcome to join after 11:00 AM if necessary. Please email the District 5 Secretary to add items to the agenda.

Agenda

  • Open with Serenity Prayer
  • Read Twelve Concepts of Service
  • Introductions
  • Minutes from past meeting
  • Instructions on District Meeting voting policy – Each registered group may assign only one individual per District Meeting who may vote. Officers that are not voting on behalf of a group at the District Meeting may also vote.
  • Spring Assembly report – Julie S
  • Treasurer’s report – Jan A
  • AWSC Report – Vicky D or Sunshine
  • Items to discuss
    • Elections: District Representative and Alternate District Representative
    • Michigan AFG Fall Assembly October 13, 9 AM – 3 PM, 1075 W Monroe Rd, St Louis, MI
    • Assign representative to report back on Fall Assembly
    • Elect voting representative to attend AWSC November 10, 10:00 AM, 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
    • Vacant positions: Information Phone (2019), Open Speaker Series (2019), Public Outreach, Web Admin (2019)
    • Intimacy Open Speaker Meeting – Richard H
    • Question about anonymity from Monday Noon Serenity meeting at Alano Club – Sheila L
    • Should we have Gratitude Day and who will organize?
    • Childcare guidance – Bryan T
    • Remind use of umbrella email addresses – Bryan T
  • Reports
    • Alateen – Robin R
    • AIS – Diane B
    • LDC Liaison – Diane B
    • Group Records – Julie S
    • Information Phone – Marilyn F
    • Open Speaker Series – Annie J
  • Other business
  • Next meeting Dec 1, 2018, 11:00 AM
  • Close with the Al-Anon Declaration

    Let It Begin With Me.
    When anyone, anywhere,
    reaches out for help – let the hand of
    Al-Anon and Alateen always be there, and
    Let It Begin With Me.

CLOSED: This meeting of Al-Anon is closed to the public. Closed meetings are for anyone whose personal life is or has been deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. If you are interested in Al-Anon/Alateen or wish to observe as a student or professional, we welcome you to attend one of our meetings designated as ‘open’.