The 2020 Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Detroit, Michigan with the theme “Love and Tolerance is our Code.” A.A. members and guests from around the world will celebrate A.A.’s 85th year at this event with big meetings held Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday morning in the Ford Field Stadium. Other meetings, scheduled or informal, will take place throughout the weekend in the COBO Center in downtown Detroit. Visit https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/international-convention-2020 for more info as the event approaches. Online registration opens Sept 9, 2019.
Event
August 23, 2019 – AA 67th Michigan State Convention
This AA convention has Al-Anon participation. Located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Detroit, MI. You may download the flyer.
August 17, 2019 – District Meeting
Please join us in serving the district to further the Al-Anon mission from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at King of Kings, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. We are still seeking a new District Representative (DR). You are welcome to join after 10:30 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
- 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.
- Treasurer’s report – Jan A
- AWSC Report – Maggie S
- Items to discuss
- Elections: District Representative
- Elect voting representative to attend next AWSC Nov 9, 2019 at 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
- Vacant positions: Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), Open Speaker Series, Public Outreach
- Al-Anon Legacies posters were they found
- Reports
- District Representative (DR) – Vacant
- Alternate DR – Maggie S
- Alateen – Robin R
- AIS – Vacant
- LDC Liaison – Diane B
- Group Records – Julie S
- Information Phone – Kelly S
- Open Speaker Series – Vacant
- Public Outreach – Vacant
- Secretary – Bryan T
- Web Admin – Melinda K
- Other business
- Next meeting 2019-11-16
- 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’.
August 10, 2019 – Area World Service Committee (AWSC) Meeting
WHO: District Representatives, Area Coordinators, Past Delegates, AIS/LDC Liaisons, and Elected Officers EVERY MEMBER IS WELCOME AND HAS A VOICE.
WHAT: Area World Service Committee (AWSC) Meeting. Determines the agenda for Assembly.
WHERE: Church of Christ
1075 West Monroe Rd. St. Louis, MI 48880
989-681-2524 * Park in back of church
M46 near US 127
From west: approx. 1 mi. east of US127
From east: 2nd church on south, west of town
WHEN: Saturday, August 10th, 2019 10:00 AM (9:40 AM new DR Orientation)
June 15, 2019 Tribute to Georgia D
The event will be held at King of Kings Church, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Georgia was ‘the voice of District 5’ for many many years. Hers was the first voice many heard pre-internet. To have funds to pay for the separate phone line in her house, she contacted WSO and began selling our Conference Approved Literature. We will be sharing experience, strength, & hope as we recall memories of this District 5 icon (kleenex provided). If you cannot attend but would like to share, please send an email, and it will be read aloud at the event. Please send your questions, comments, and shares to TributeToGeorgiaD@aol.com. Please download and distribute the pdf flyer.
June 15, 2019 – District Meeting
Please join us in serving the district to further the Al-Anon mission from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at King of Kings, 2685 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. We are still seeking a new District Representative (DR). You are welcome to join after 10:30 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
- 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.
- Treasurer’s report – Jan A
- Assembly Report – Nancy B
- Items to discuss
- Elections: District Representative
- Elect voting representative to attend next AWSC August 10, 2019 at 1075 West Monroe Road (M 46), St. Louis, MI
- Vacant positions: Al-Anon Information Service (AIS), Open Speaker Series, Public Outreach
- Georgia D Memorial & Celebration of her Al-Anon District 5 Service Legacy – Maggie S
- Intimacy Open Speaker Meeting Report – Jan B
- Locate Al-Anon Legacies posters
- Reports
- District Representative (DR) – Vacant
- Alternate DR – Maggie S
- Alateen – Robin R
- AIS – Vacant
- LDC Liaison – Diane B
- Group Records – Julie S
- Information Phone – Kelly S
- Open Speaker Series – Vacant
- Public Outreach – Vacant
- Secretary – Bryan T
- Web Admin – Melinda K
- Other business
- Next meeting 2019-08-17
- 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’.
June 8, 2019 Michigan AFG Spring 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. 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.
Please download and distribute the flyer and review the agenda and minutes from the last assembly before the meeting.
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’.
May 3-5, 2019 – 47th Annual State Convention “Celebration of Success” by Michigan Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups with AA Participation
This year’s convention will be held at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI. You may download the conference and hotel registration forms.
April 27, 2019 Lenawee County AA Intergroup Mini-Conference
The mini-conference is held at New Song Community Church, 5211 S Occidental Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49285 from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. There is a full Al-Anon program. Lunch is included in the admission fee of $4 per person or $6 per family. You may download the redacted flyer for more info.